Shrimi Choudhary &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Shrimi Choudhary &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Sebi's expert panel to probe glitch at NSE, submit report by March 15

Sebi's expert panel to probe glitch at NSE, submit report by March 15

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2021

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) technical advisory committee has been mandated to probe the trading halt at National Stock Exchange (NSE) and fix accountability. The committee after a detailed examination would send its findings and recommendations to whole-time member Madbhi Puri Buch, to decide the future course of action, said two people in the know. The panel, which is currently chaired by Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT Madras, is learnt to have sought an explanation over two key issues from NSE: One on the effectiveness of interoperability as it was unable to migrate the trading positions; the other on laxity in switching it to the disaster recovery site.

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2021

'While intensification of fuel prices and broad-based domestic cost pass-through pressures is a downside risk, core inflation is expected to strengthen further as demand recovers to pre-Covid levels,' the ministry said on Friday.

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2021

Despite Nirav Modi win, in the last five years, India managed to bring only about 20 fugitive offenders.

ED slaps money laundering case on Franklin MF

ED slaps money laundering case on Franklin MF

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2021

The ED case follows the police complaint for alleged criminal conspiracy and defrauding investors.

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Payments by Indian firms for foreign software not taxable: SC

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2021

The apex court has settled the long-pending dispute between companies such as Samsung, IBM, HP & others and the tax department.

Govt likely to ease restrictions on Chinese FDI

Govt likely to ease restrictions on Chinese FDI

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2021

However, that could only be for sectors where 100 per cent FDI is allowed under the automatic route and pose no risk to national security.

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

NSE technical glitch cost us immensely, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2021

Taking lessons from that, I would think seamless digital payments is something you have to clearly have a roadmap for, the FM said.

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2021

The exchange cited issues with its telecom service providers that prevented stocks and index quotations from getting updated.

Stressed asset cases likely to be resolved soon

Stressed asset cases likely to be resolved soon

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2021

Government may also consider giving relief to some of the worst-affected sectors.

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2021

Sebi's change of rules will give the government -- which owns 100 per cent of LIC -- the flexibility to assess market demand and opt for lower dilution.

FM Sitharaman seeks Parliament nod for Rs 6.3-trillion extra spending

FM Sitharaman seeks Parliament nod for Rs 6.3-trillion extra spending

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2021

Of the cash outgo, Rs 64,598 crore is for enhanced expenditure on fertiliser subsidy under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan 3.0 and Rs 20,466 crore for the capital outlay in defence services.

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

FY22 will be the year to rebuild with the IMF projecting output growth at 11.5 per cent, economic survey at 11.0 per cent and the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee at 10.5 per cent.

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

'Rather than cutting and pasting from advanced economies, we should use basic economic principles to think about what is right for India at the stage of development at which we are,' says Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

4-day week likely for some firms as final rules of labour codes are set

4-day week likely for some firms as final rules of labour codes are set

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2021

Working hours cannot go beyond 48. Those who give a four-day week will have to provide three consecutive holidays after that.

RBI wants government to cut fuel tax to ease inflation

RBI wants government to cut fuel tax to ease inflation

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2021

'Pump prices of petrol and diesel have reached historical highs. An unwinding of taxes on petroleum products by both the Centre and the states could ease the cost-push pressures,' the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has said.

Railways, India Post not among PSUs to go on sale block

Railways, India Post not among PSUs to go on sale block

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2021

The department of investment and public asset management (Dipam) can also seek in-principle approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for strategic divestment of PSUs on a case-to-case basis considering investor appetite and sectoral trends.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

Niggling issues in India-US mini trade deal mostly addressed: Commerce Secy

Niggling issues in India-US mini trade deal mostly addressed: Commerce Secy

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2021

India has demanded resumption of export benefits to certain domestic products under GSP, and greater market access for its products from sectors like agriculture, automobile, auto components and engineering. On the other hand, the US wants greater market access for its farm and manufacturing products, dairy items and medical devices, data localisation, and import duties cut on some ICT products.

Going easy on loans: FM brings transparency in off-budget borrowings

Going easy on loans: FM brings transparency in off-budget borrowings

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2021

Sitharaman does away with loans from National Small Savings Fund to Food Corporation of India.

Budget 2021: Govt stares at revenue shortfall of Rs 7 trillion this fiscal

Budget 2021: Govt stares at revenue shortfall of Rs 7 trillion this fiscal

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2021

Revenue from divestment has fetched Rs 40,000-50,000 crore against target of Rs 2.10 trillion.