Krishna Kant, Ram Prasad Sahu, Business Standard

Stories by Krishna Kant, Ram Prasad Sahu, Business Standard

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2022

In the high courts, only 13.2 per cent women occupied the position of judge.

Manufacturing sector companies outperform on the bourses in 2022

Manufacturing sector companies outperform on the bourses in 2022

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2022

Manufacturing companies have been outperformers on the bourses in the current year, leading to a rise in their weighting in the benchmark index. Companies in sectors such as FMCG, automobile, pharmaceuticals, metals, cement, and agrochemicals now account for 25.43 per cent of the Nifty 50 index, up 88 basis points from 24.55 per cent at the end of December last year and a record low of 23.1 per cent at the end of CY20. The manufacturing sector is now dominated by FMCG majors such as Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Asian Paints, Nestle, and Britannia, accounting for 45 per cent of the combined market cap of all manufacturing companies in the index.

63.3% IT Returns Filed For Rs 5 Lakh Or Less

63.3% IT Returns Filed For Rs 5 Lakh Or Less

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2022

Assessment year 2020-2021 saw returns filed fall to 69.7 million and stood at 71.4 million in assessment year 2021-2022.

Online Gaming: Age Verification Coming!

Online Gaming: Age Verification Coming!

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

Gaming platforms will also be required to display a warning after a certain time of usage to reduce the risk of addiction.

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Akasa, Jet 2.0: Tough Path Ahead

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

'I hope they all survive, but it is a tough world.' 'The carriers who are already established are already struggling.'

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2022

'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'

Guess How Much IPL Brand Value Is!

Guess How Much IPL Brand Value Is!

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2022

The IPL brand value, according to the international brand valuation firm, touched $8.4 billion in 2022 versus $4.7 billion reported in 2021.

NBFCs are not dying to become banks: Industry leaders

NBFCs are not dying to become banks: Industry leaders

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

But the industry's chief executives remain confident of the long-term growth potential of NBFCs in India, given their specialised lending on the asset side, last-mile reach, and a well-capitalised balance sheet. "Over the years, NBFCs have faced many crises.

'Cybercrime has surpassed drug trafficking'

'Cybercrime has surpassed drug trafficking'

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

Financial institutions are 300 times more vulnerable to cyberattacks than any other industry.

FPIs Pull Out A Record Rs 1.22 Trillion!

FPIs Pull Out A Record Rs 1.22 Trillion!

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

FPIs have turned net sellers in 2022 after being net buyers in the last three years.

File Tax Return By Dec 31 If You Haven't

File Tax Return By Dec 31 If You Haven't

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2022

'By filing a belated return, you can avoid the consequences of non-disclosure of income.' 'You can also avoid a notice from the I-T department for not filing an ITR.'

As banks step up lending, NBFCs' share fall to 5-year low of 19.8% in H1FY23

As banks step up lending, NBFCs' share fall to 5-year low of 19.8% in H1FY23

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2022

Banks are gaining market share at the expense of non-bank lenders such as housing finance companies, retail lenders, and those giving gold loans. There has been a steady decline in the market share of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in the credit market as banks have stepped up lending. NBFCs' share declined to a five-year low of 19.8 per cent in the first half of FY23, down from 20.3 per cent in H1FY22, and an all-time high of 23.1 per cent in H1FY19.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

How Will The Markets Pan Out In 2023?

How Will The Markets Pan Out In 2023?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2022

Here's how leading brokerages and research houses expect 2023 to play out for the equity markets, and their sector preferences.

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2022

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.'

Should A Collegium Pick Election Commissioners?

Should A Collegium Pick Election Commissioners?

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2022

The system of 'selecting' an election commissioner, which is before the Supreme Court, must be institutionalised.

'$33 billion was taken out of India -- the highest-ever'

'$33 billion was taken out of India -- the highest-ever'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2022

'Yet the market didn't do all that badly because it was cushioned by domestic inflows.'

'Long-term science is the only thing that works'

'Long-term science is the only thing that works'

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2022

'If we are to be a contributor to the economy, we have to reduce carbon and imports.' 'We will achieve both -- that's our target.'

Property Sale: NRIs Can Repatriate Funds

Property Sale: NRIs Can Repatriate Funds

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2022

NRIs can repatriate the proceeds from the sale of a residential property in India, provided they meet a few conditions.

Adani's Rs 20,000 Crore FPO Is Not A Record

Adani's Rs 20,000 Crore FPO Is Not A Record

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2022

Adani Enterprises' proposed Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) fundraising via fresh issue of equity shares through a public offer would be the fourth biggest by Indian companies, excluding banks and non-banking financial companies.