Rajesh Bhayani &Amp;Amp; Advait Rao Palepu

Stories by Rajesh Bhayani &Amp;Amp; Advait Rao Palepu

How insurance blockchain can ease customers' burden

How insurance blockchain can ease customers' burden

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2018

Life insurance companies assert that the blockchain being created has strict protocols to leave no room for manipulation and exploitation, or unauthorised use of customer data and personal information.

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Gold imports touch $34bn in FY18, highest in 3 years

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2018

Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.

Experts' poll says RBI may hold rates for now

Experts' poll says RBI may hold rates for now

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2018

There is a narrow chance that the central bank may cut rates in the future, according to a poll of 15 economists and treasurers.

Why millennials need to be more careful about kidney ailments

Why millennials need to be more careful about kidney ailments

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2018

Study reveals alarming trend.

Are Indian crypto exchanges going slow on Bitcoin?

Are Indian crypto exchanges going slow on Bitcoin?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2018

Cryptocurrency exchanges face issues with their current bank accounts.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2018

Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery soon

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery soon

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2018

Measure to be implemented in metros first, followed by state capitals, district HQs and rest of country

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2018

There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

How UPA's gold import scheme provided fodder for PNB scam

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Sharp tax cuts on gold among steps mooted by NITI panel

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2018

While the government has not made the report public, sources said the panel had recommended a sharp cut in all taxes on the gold business, including import duty and goods and services tax which amounts to over 13%.

How much diamonds were imported in April-November?

How much diamonds were imported in April-November?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2018

Two entities under the Union ministry of commerce report differing figures for import of cut and polished diamonds for the first eight months of the financial year.

Fraud in sight, De Beers cuts India's rough diamond allocation

Fraud in sight, De Beers cuts India's rough diamond allocation

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2018

'We don't trade with any business where we have specific concerns,' a De Beers spokesperson said.

'Diamond trade continues to be money-laundering conduit'

'Diamond trade continues to be money-laundering conduit'

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2018

The spotlight is back on the hawala trade in diamonds.

PNB fraud: More heads to roll in the jewellery sector

PNB fraud: More heads to roll in the jewellery sector

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

Three-four big gem and jewellery firms are showing financial weaknesses and might find it tough to withstand shocks

PSU banks lost Rs 227 bn to frauds in 5 years

PSU banks lost Rs 227 bn to frauds in 5 years

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2018

Over 25,600 cases of banking fraud reported up to December 21, 2017, says Minister RS Prasad.

Despite odds, hunger for Bitcoins persists

Despite odds, hunger for Bitcoins persists

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2018

Indian exchanges see spurt in volumes due to the entry of newcomers to the trade

'At least 100 tonnes of gold can be mined a year in India'

'At least 100 tonnes of gold can be mined a year in India'

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2018

While the gold policy covers every aspect, from sourcing gold to trading and investing in it, experts assert that the policy is incomplete if mining of gold in India isn't promoted.

Online gold trading will soon be a reality

Online gold trading will soon be a reality

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2018

BSE proposes two models for making gold trading and investment transparent

Trading in second-largest cryptocurrency to start in Feb

Trading in second-largest cryptocurrency to start in Feb

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2018

Last week, the country's leading exchange, Zebpay, launched trading in Litecoin, which is the eighth-largest cryptocurrency, following rising demand from Indian investors.