Rajesh Bhayani &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee

Stories by Rajesh Bhayani &Amp; Sanjeeb Mukherjee

The rush for less cash

The rush for less cash

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

Initiatives to convince citizens to go cashless.

'Expect all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to come back into the system'

'Expect all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to come back into the system'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2016

The economy could return to 8% growth by the end of 2017-2018, says Arvind Panagariya, vice-chairman NITI Aayog.

BSE to launch commodity derivative trades at GIFT City

BSE to launch commodity derivative trades at GIFT City

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

The exchange, say sources, began mock trading from early October and around 250 Indian brokers have said they'd take membership of the international exchange.

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

Will final GST bill put farm goods on exempted list?

Will final GST bill put farm goods on exempted list?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

Revised draft model Bill clearly says an agriculturist for the purpose of agriculture won't be liable for registration under GST.

I know what you did on Tuesday night, Piyush Goyal tells jewellers

I know what you did on Tuesday night, Piyush Goyal tells jewellers

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2016

The minister asked jewellers not to recover transaction charges for use of debit or credit cards from customers.

Ministries draw plans to go cashless after PM's diktat

Ministries draw plans to go cashless after PM's diktat

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2016

A senior finance ministry source said making the use of debit cards and e-wallets compulsory across the board is legally untenable, but banks have been asked to insist their account holders use these instruments

Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?

Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2016

Real reason for crashing gold prices is not Trump victory, says expert.

Rs 1.28 lakh cr! That's the cost of demonetisation according to CMIE

Rs 1.28 lakh cr! That's the cost of demonetisation according to CMIE

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2016

The study says the entire supply chain of goods and services will suffer a massive liquidity shock.

Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes

Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2016

The concept of gold as an asset capable of getting anytime money is evaporating.

Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins

Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2016

Following the surge in demand, Bitcoin is being quoted on Indian exchanges at 25-28 per cent higher than the international price, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Allowing farmers to buy seeds with old notes will have limited impact

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

Experts claim impact of breather limited as most hybrid vegetable seeds are sold by private companies.

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2016

Have patience and bear with this turmoil. Do not panic. Buy at declines for the long term, says Nirmal Jain.

BJP pushes Jaitley to give tax relief in Budget

BJP pushes Jaitley to give tax relief in Budget

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2016

Budget announcements will come right before five states, with population of around 250 million, go to polls.

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline.

Scrapping notes will boost demand for gold

Scrapping notes will boost demand for gold

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2016

The Modi government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes will drive up interest in the bullion market

Modi Sarkar's Budget IV will keep focus on countryside

Modi Sarkar's Budget IV will keep focus on countryside

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

The focus is likely to be on consolidation and improvement of existing rural-centric programmes to ensure their completion ahead of the next general elections in 2019, rather than announcement of new schemes. Sanjeeb Mukherjee and Arup Roychoudhury report.

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2016

BMS, BKS and SJM are trying to forge common cause with outfits on the other side of the ideological divide over the government's policies they are not in agreement with.

With inflation slowing, there is space for monetary easing: Arvind Subramanian

With inflation slowing, there is space for monetary easing: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2016

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian says that he hopes GDP growth will be at the upper end of the 7-7.5 per cent range.

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2016

The NITI Aayog has big plans for Indian sport.