Manojit Saha &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Stories by Manojit Saha &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Govt, Vodafone yet to agree on third arbitrator

Govt, Vodafone yet to agree on third arbitrator

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2014

Officials say telco still keen on process.

Congress politicians, biz tycoons on black money list?

Congress politicians, biz tycoons on black money list?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2014

As the government submitted a list of 627 foreign account holders to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the spotlight is on family of former Maharashtra chief minister, former minister in the UPA government, a Mumbai-based corporate among others. Vrishti Beniwal reports

Black money disclosures may prove costly for banks

Black money disclosures may prove costly for banks

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Financial institutions at the risk of US sanctions as sharing of documents on SC directive amounts to violation of existing agreements.

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

UBI knocks on EU regulator's door against Airbus

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Airbus recently bagged large orders from Indian airlines such as Indigo and Go Air.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

Misplaced euphoria: Why diesel deregulation won't change Rajan's mind on rate cuts

Misplaced euphoria: Why diesel deregulation won't change Rajan's mind on rate cuts

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

The change from wholesale to retail inflation as an anchor means that the weightage of diesel in inflation has decreased

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rajan gets his way on RBI's restructuring plan

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

RBI conducts interviews for first lateral hire for CGM post; deputy governors to head four distinct verticals.

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Govt expects to save Rs 10,000 crore through this move.

GST: Centre plans 3-year compensation for states

GST: Centre plans 3-year compensation for states

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2014

States' demand for 5 years and Constitutional provision ruled out

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

It came down from $1.94 billion in 2009-10 to $1.17 billion the next year and to $1.11 billion in 2011-12.

FIPB going paperless for greater ease of investing

FIPB going paperless for greater ease of investing

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2014

All FIPB records will now be digitised; old and unnecessary files will be weeded out

Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

Bureaucrats are finding it difficult to keep pace with Modi's working style -- from long work hours to faster clearance of files -- it is a telling tale in the corridors of power. Vrishti Beniwal finds out

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

Some experts had said the Budget did not have much in terms of big ideas.

PM asks Jaitley to fast-track GST implementation

PM asks Jaitley to fast-track GST implementation

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

The state has extended its full support, provided its revenues are protected.

Robust review before PSU bank chiefs are selected

Robust review before PSU bank chiefs are selected

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

The move to make the appointment process more robust comes after last month's arrest of S K Jain, chairman and managing director of Syndicate Bank last month, over graft charges.

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2014

New Delhi bureaucrats, accustomed to leisurely lunches, golf in the afternoon and long weekends, have been shaken out of their somnolence, say authors. Fear and suspicion hang heavy over the red-sands.

Farm growth: Govt, experts differ on impact of uneven rains

Farm growth: Govt, experts differ on impact of uneven rains

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Experts say it will make GDP growth target of 5.7-5.8% difficult to achieve, while ministries feel late resurgence will help in sowing of rabi crops.

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

SBI to raise global biz share to 25% in 3 years

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

SBI's number of foreign offices increased from 186 in March 2013 to 190 in March 2014, in 36 countries.

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

Preparing legal framework to protect states from revenue loss.

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

I have enough liquidity to look after growth needs, assures SBI chief

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

In an interview with Business Standard, Arundhati Bhattacharya says she expects stalled projects coming back on track in two quarters.