Rajesh Bhayani, Avishek Rakshit &Amp;Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Rajesh Bhayani, Avishek Rakshit &Amp;Amp; T E Narasimhan

Why gold buying is not picking up ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

Why gold buying is not picking up ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2018

Gold prices this year are higher than last year, and the goods and services tax is an additional burden for consumers

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Crypto currency investors hit hard by RBI diktat to banks

Crypto currency investors hit hard by RBI diktat to banks

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2018

'As an investor, I either have to exit my investments in the next three months or use dark pools or cash to transact. For a normal investor, it will be almost impossible to transact in bitcoin and other digital currencies.'

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.

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.

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic two-wheeler market and it continues to grow.' 'That is why many new models are being launched in this category.'

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

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

Infrastructure, stricter implementation boost commercial vehicle sales

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

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Why are so many Indians turning to kinesiology for better health?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2018

Kinesiology, best described as the science of movement, is complex yet holistic.

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%.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

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

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Arvind Subramanian on how to prevent bank scams

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2018

CEA offers three compelling arguments in his case for privatisation of government-owned banks.