Somesh Jha And Kavita Chowdhury

Stories by Somesh Jha And Kavita Chowdhury

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

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.

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.

Why Indian Labour Conference has been postponed

Why Indian Labour Conference has been postponed

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

At the 47th ILC, scheduled for February 26 and 27 in Delhi, trade unions and employers were to discuss key issues related to employment and social security coverage to workers

Job creation takes a beating in April-June 2017

Job creation takes a beating in April-June 2017

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

The number of new jobs created declined by around 65 per cent to 64,000 in April-June 2017, from 185,000 in January-March 2017, according to the Labour Bureau's quarterly report on employment.

Lapses in banking system: Govt seeks RBI's views

Lapses in banking system: Govt seeks RBI's views

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

In its letter, finance ministry has pointed to sections 35, 35A and 36 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, to highlight the powers and functions of the RBI as regulator

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2018

Govt tells PSBs to integrate banking systems, rotate staff as a policy

PNB fraud raises stink over banks' risk management ability

PNB fraud raises stink over banks' risk management ability

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

The latest fraud is a failure of management supervision and accountability, as no bad debt was generated and no cash was involved

No representations from investors against LTCG tax: Sebi chief

No representations from investors against LTCG tax: Sebi chief

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2018

After holding discussions with the FM, the Sebi chief said the government thought it was an opportune time to levy the LTCG tax as the "markets are booming."

Govt drops move to make hire and fire easier

Govt drops move to make hire and fire easier

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2018

The decision to drop the proposal was taken last month during a meeting that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley held with labour ministry officials.

Why RSS' labour wing will boycott PM's speech

Why RSS' labour wing will boycott PM's speech

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2018

Calling the Budget 2018 'anti-labour', the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh will observe February 20 as a 'black day'.

Budget 2018: Jaitley may have some bad news for the labour ministry

Budget 2018: Jaitley may have some bad news for the labour ministry

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2018

It had earlier proposed cutting it down to Rs 250 crore due to slow progress in enrollment of new employees.

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

Income tax department sends out notices to cryptocurrency investors on suspicion of tax evasion.

Govt mulls 100% foreign investment in private banks

Govt mulls 100% foreign investment in private banks

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2018

It is also considering to hike FDI cap for public sector from 20 per cent to 49 per cent

8% savings bonds scheme not closed, but interest rate lowered

8% savings bonds scheme not closed, but interest rate lowered

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2018

The bond, which the Reserve Bank of India started issuing on behalf of the Union government in 2003, was considered one of the safest savings instruments for retail investors.

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Proposal to bring back fixed-term employment on anvil

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2017

Under fixed-term employment, workers are entitled to all statutory benefits available to a permanent worker in the same factory. However, employers may not give notice to a fixed-term worker on non-renewal or expiry of his or her contract.

'DB Realty will be back with a big bang'

'DB Realty will be back with a big bang'

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

Soon after a special CBI court acquitted all those accused the 2G spectrum allocation case, Somesh Jha spoke to DB Realty Managing Director Vinod Goenka at the crowded Patiala House premises.

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2017

Somesh Jha describes the mood at Patiala House courtroom and outside on Thursday during the 2G spectrum case verdict.

'Government doesn't care for workers'

'Government doesn't care for workers'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

'On December 5, the government called unions for pre-Budget consultations.' '12 trade unions were called and the time allotted was one hour which means 5 minutes for each union.' 'We were asked to present our views in about four minutes.' 'That itself is a reflection of how serious the government is about workers' demands.'