Somesh Jha And Arindam Majumder

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Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2018

The Centre has, however, retained its proposal to curb flash strikes as workers in all factories will be required to give employers a strike notice of at least two weeks after the Bill becomes a law.

States with dry ATMs received highest share of currency notes in 2017-18

States with dry ATMs received highest share of currency notes in 2017-18

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2018

An RBI official said the supply of currency was adequate in the states facing a crunch at ATMs but the logistic issues led to the present situation

Cash crunch: Suspected hoarding of Rs 2,000 notes to be probed

Cash crunch: Suspected hoarding of Rs 2,000 notes to be probed

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2018

The rate of cash withdrawals over deposits was almost double in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, according to the latest analysis submitted by the RBI to the finance ministry.

Why no one is ready to bail out Air India

Why no one is ready to bail out Air India

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2018

Air India buyer has to take over interest-bearing debt of Rs 16,500 crore a large portion of which is aircraft related, meaning they are backed by aircraft value

EoI deadline for Air India may be relaxed

EoI deadline for Air India may be relaxed

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2018

Government officials say a shareholding structure has been mandated to discourage non-serious bidders from accessing Air India's data room

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Steep rise in compensation for flyers likely

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2018

The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.

IndiGo no more in race to buy Air India

IndiGo no more in race to buy Air India

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2018

This is a setback for the divestment process of Air India as no other Indian airline has the capability to fund the process

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

According to preliminary information memorandum, Air India's new owner will be asked to list the company in some time

RBI tells finmin that PNB misled it on SWIFT migration

RBI tells finmin that PNB misled it on SWIFT migration

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

'PNB had confirmed compliance with the RBI's prescription in its circular of August 3, 2016, which has now turned out to be factually incorrect,' Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Compulsory annual health checks proposed for workers

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2018

This will help employers keep a track of the diseases workers could suffer from while doing their jobs.

Air India staff to be provided ESOP option

Air India staff to be provided ESOP option

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

The government is betting on the fact that it will be conducive for the new owner to give voluntary retirement scheme

PNB may be allowed to spread fraud losses over 4 quarters

PNB may be allowed to spread fraud losses over 4 quarters

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

With the entire fraud amount becoming a non-performing asset, around 25 per cent of the bank's estimated net worth of Rs 40,000 crore could be affected.

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

Honoured all LoUs during 2011-16: PNB to FinMin

Honoured all LoUs during 2011-16: PNB to FinMin

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2018

The bank also issued 234 LoUs worth Rs 1,880 crore to another group of companies promoted by Mehul Choksi in 2015 and 2016

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

DGCA's decision to ground A320neo planes upsets Pratt and Whitney

DGCA's decision to ground A320neo planes upsets Pratt and Whitney

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2018

Grounded Indian planes will be up in air by end of April says company president

The bank has the power of 5Cs: PNB chief

The bank has the power of 5Cs: PNB chief

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2018

The bank has one of the highest current account savings account share, stable credit quality, robust credit growth, adequate capital and low cost-to-income ratio, said PNB chief Sunil Mehta.

PNB to provide for Rs 60 bn loss this quarter for NiMo scam

PNB to provide for Rs 60 bn loss this quarter for NiMo scam

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2018

"Our preliminary estimates show we may have to provide for around Rs 60 billion in the balance sheet for the quarter ending on March. The due date for LoUs amounting to Rs 60 billion is falling in the present quarter. This will be a contingent liability for the bank," said a senior executive, on condition of anonymity.

Airline Passengers: You have rights!

Airline Passengers: You have rights!

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

Government to ask airlines to educate flyers. 'It will be an exhaustive charter which will tell the passenger about all their rights, like whether they are eligible for a refund when there is a delay in flight, what to do in case of a flight delay and other in-flight etiquette.'

The rot in the EPFO data

The rot in the EPFO data

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2018

Out of around 80 million accounts that were analysed, there were 10 million records with only names and no other details about the subscribers, including their date of joining, date of birth and father's name, among others, in the EPFO's records.