Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp;Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp;Amp; Ruchika Chitravanshi

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Naresh Goyal, Jet Air under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2019

The probe agency has found that the company's vast network of sales agents across the globe was not independent of Jet Airways and several of these entities were linked to its founder, Naresh Goyal.

Debt-hit fin service providers get a lifeline

Debt-hit fin service providers get a lifeline

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2019

The government on Friday notified the rules for insolvency and liquidation proceedings of financial service providers (FSPs). These rules, notified by the ministry of corporate affairs, will not be applicable to banks, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Unspent PM-KISAN fund may be diverted to MGNREGA

Unspent PM-KISAN fund may be diverted to MGNREGA

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2019

Sources said the rural development ministry has sought an additional Rs 20,000 crore for MGNREGA for 2019-20 over and above the budgeted Rs 60,000 crore for 2019-20. Though, all of the PM-KISAN savings may not be transferred to fund MNGREGA's extra needs, sources said a part of this could be transferred.

Bitter reminder for BJP that assembly polls are fought on local issues

Bitter reminder for BJP that assembly polls are fought on local issues

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2019

Dissatisfaction with the state leadership, along with caste and sectarian factors and economic issues -- particularly those relating to jobs and rural distress cost the BJP.

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Why govt fund and monsoon failed to lift rural economy

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2019

Although demonetisation and improper implementation of GST along with falling prices are being blamed for much of the distress in rural India for some time, experts believe those may not be the only reason.

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2019

A data shows the number of backyard poultry has risen by 46 per cent between 2012 and 2019. The development is extremely positive because it provides an incentive for small and marginal farmers to rear birds.

Why India's milk production has grown at over 6% past few years

Why India's milk production has grown at over 6% past few years

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2019

As the number of cross-bred female cattle rise, the entire concept of lean and flush seasons for milk will go away, as these animals give similar quantities in all seasons.

In a first, BJP meets SJM, others over joining RCEP

In a first, BJP meets SJM, others over joining RCEP

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2019

The BJP's effort comes in the wake of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal set to attend the eighth RCEP ministerial meeting in Bangkok from October 10 to 12.

Thomas Cook India realises there's plenty in a name

Thomas Cook India realises there's plenty in a name

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

Over the last few days, as the fortunes of Thomas Cook Plc took a wrong turn, the Indian entity scrambled to distance itself from its erstwhile parent. Experts have said that the travel firm must not change its brand name.

Govt may now cap prices of antibiotics

Govt may now cap prices of antibiotics

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2019

The intention of the government is to cap prices of drugs that are essential and which the public widely uses.

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Govt eyes divestment proceeds to tackle fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2019

Divestment in BPCL, SCI, Concor, NEEPCO, and THDC would help the Centre keep its fiscal deficit in check in the wake of subdued tax revenues and a Rs 1.45-trillion hit for the exchequer from corporation rate cuts.

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

PM's economic advisory council may be rejigged

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2019

Among possible new members, former chief economic advisor Arvind Virmani's name is doing the rounds.

Kharif crop: No major production loss seen

Kharif crop: No major production loss seen

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2019

However, the estimates could change in the coming months, as full impact of excess rainfall and floods on the standing soybean and urad crops in central and western India in late August and September has not yet been fully taken into account.

From Sitharaman the doer to reformer

From Sitharaman the doer to reformer

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2019

Between August and September Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman toured the length and breadth of India meeting traders, experts and entrepreneurs to gauge the pulse of the nation, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

How govt plans to boost liquidity in the farm sector

How govt plans to boost liquidity in the farm sector

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2019

It has decided not to levy the 2 per cent tax deducted at source (TDS) on cash payments above Rs 1 crore made through Agricultural Produce Market Committees.

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

This should augur well for the rabi crops as delayed withdrawal will leave enough moisture in the soil for early sowing.

Maximum sowing area for each crop to be notified in a year

Maximum sowing area for each crop to be notified in a year

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2019

Farmers should be encouraged into crops needing less of water, while ensuring a market for what they sow, said ICAR's head.

How water-efficient are your home appliances?

How water-efficient are your home appliances?

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2019

The highest water-use efficiency of more than $ 50 per cubic metre is in Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Israel, Denmark, Finland, and Great Britain while the lowest is in Central and South Asia, including India, at less than $ 10 per cubic metre.

Cabinet nods Rs 6,268 crore export subsidy for sugar

Cabinet nods Rs 6,268 crore export subsidy for sugar

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2019

The subsidy will be credited to bank accounts of farmers against cane price dues and are compliant with WTO norms. This will benefit millions of farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

CSR non-compliance: Breather for Corporate India

CSR non-compliance: Breather for Corporate India

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2019

A committee suggested that CSR expenditure be made tax deductible, in order to incentivise spending by companies. It also said that CSR should not be used as a means of resource-gap funding for government schemes.