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'Aviation ministry's role doesn't end with Air India'

'Aviation ministry's role doesn't end with Air India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Government shouldn't be in the business of running airlines, instead it should develop the ecosystem of civil aviation.'

China stocks tumble as regulator warns of 'panic'

China stocks tumble as regulator warns of 'panic'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Chinese stock markets have slumped 30 per cent since mid-June.

Cheers! EPFO subscribers will now get mutual fund units

Cheers! EPFO subscribers will now get mutual fund units

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'A subscriber will know exactly how much of his money is in debt and how much in equity.'

New Fema rules stump foreign-owned MFs

New Fema rules stump foreign-owned MFs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Market watchers believe that the change in guidelines fly in the face of some of the recent initiatives taken by the government, such as easing norms for foreign portfolio investors.

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Kerala Needs To Confront Reality

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Beginning with the bird's eye view of itself -- a narrow state of hills, rivers and high population density, in a tapering part of the Indian subcontinent. It can be a beautiful place shaped by aesthetic founded in appropriate lifestyle and progressive views, or a junkyard shaped by money and what money buys. The choice is Kerala's, notes Shyam G Menon.

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Pentagon staff to return to work but US shutdown drags on

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Most of the 400,000 Pentagon staff sent home amid the US government shutdown have been ordered to return to work even as the deadlock over the federal budget between Republicans and Democrats entered its sixth day on Sunday.

Coming soon: A shakeout in India's banking sector

Coming soon: A shakeout in India's banking sector

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'Banks, fund managers, NBFCs, rating agencies, those buying into debt funds -- all of them will have to watch their step as India's financial system enters a new phase,' warns T N Ninan.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

SC allows Franklin Templeton to make payout in tranches

SC allows Franklin Templeton to make payout in tranches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the validity of e-voting process for the winding up of six mutual fund schemes of Franklin Templeton, and said disbursal of funds to unit holders will continue.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Obama rejects Republican 'threats' in budget standoff

Obama rejects Republican 'threats' in budget standoff

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A defiant US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said he is willing to open talks with Republicans to defuse the budget crisis that has caused the crippling government shutdown, but refused to be intimidated by their "extortion threats" regarding his contentious healthcare plan.

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Mostly, the relief, if needed, would be for housing loans where a person has lost a job and is unable to pay his EMI or there has been a temporary salary cut.'

Stressed firms must get ready for bankruptcy proceedings

Stressed firms must get ready for bankruptcy proceedings

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

With just a few days left for the suspension on fresh corporate insolvency cases to end, government sources have indicated that another extension is unlikely. An extension may not be economically desirable as it hampers the restructuring prospects for stressed companies, according to senior officials. Also, it would be a challenge to amend the law in such a short time. A Bill would have to be passed in both Houses of Parliament, if any change, with respect to suspension of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), is to be made - including extension or creating any exceptions to the rule.

Maha govt to review bullet train project: Thackeray

Maha govt to review bullet train project: Thackeray

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The bullet train project has faced stiff opposition from farmers and tribals whose lands are to be acquired.

Sachin Bansal is back as CEO, this time at a microfinance company

Sachin Bansal is back as CEO, this time at a microfinance company

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Bansal has picked up a majority stake in Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services, a company which runs microfinance institution Chaitanya India Fin Credit.

Redeem money over time from risky schemes

Redeem money over time from risky schemes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

While there is little one can do when the fund house restricts redemptions, it's best to exit even if it means some losses.

NBFC cash crunch worsens

NBFC cash crunch worsens

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.

Bobby Jindal hints at being in the race for White House

Bobby Jindal hints at being in the race for White House

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

In the clearest sign yet that he is seriously considering a bid for the Republican Party nomination in 2016 for presidency, Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal on October 17 unveiled the formation of his new organization, America Next -- a non-profit to promote conservative policy ideas.

Looking for tax-saving options? Opt for ELSS

Looking for tax-saving options? Opt for ELSS

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Investors must, however, be prepared for volatility in ELSS, cautions Sanjay Kumar Singh.

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

DOIT is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Morgan Credits in which Rana Kapoor's daughters Radha, Roshini and Raakhe, are directors. In 2018-19, the company incurred a net loss of Rs 48.76 crore on revenues of Rs 59 crore - a sharp contrast to 2017-18 when it had profits of Rs 2.7 crore on revenues of Rs 43 crore. To fund these aggressive investments into its subsidiaries in 2018-19, DOIT used debt which doubled to Rs 600 crore in 2018-19 from the previous year.

CCD board to probe Siddhartha's transactions, plans to monetise assets

CCD board to probe Siddhartha's transactions, plans to monetise assets

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Among other things, the company is considering monetising the Global Village tech park located off Mysore Road in Bengaluru, for which private equity major Blackstone was said to have shown interest.

Opt for NPS for higher returns

Opt for NPS for higher returns

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

But be ready for lock-in till the age of 60.

Rogue ARCs must be punished

Rogue ARCs must be punished

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Why can't we have a sunset clause for the ARCs, which is a global norm? questions Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How expensive is your mutual fund?

How expensive is your mutual fund?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

While it may be justifiable to pay a higher expense ratio in a fund that outperforms, you should definitely exit one whose performance is below par, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

Got a job? Invest, but avoid these mistakes

Got a job? Invest, but avoid these mistakes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Those just starting their careers should avoid adding to their liabilities, especially if they already have an education loan. They should think hard before taking a car or home loan.

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We built it in the last three years and then one day, they came and they said you have to close it'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those who come from outside are surprised at the relatively small strength of the RBI supervisory cadre, relative to the needs of the country and the needs of the financial sector.'

'AAP ahead of Congress, Akali Dal'

'AAP ahead of Congress, Akali Dal'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'The distrust of traditional political parties in Punjab is an advantage for AAP.'

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joe Biden's B3W proposal aims to bring democracies together. India should come up with its own plans to contribute to the initiative, states Rahul Mishra.

Why GDP growth is likely to slow to 7.2-7.3% in Q2 of FY19

Why GDP growth is likely to slow to 7.2-7.3% in Q2 of FY19

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The services sector, which plays the biggest role in shaping the economy, is facing loads of issues currently. The largest segments, financial and real estate, are struggling to cope with bad debts and low demand for houses.

Britain's envoy to US resigns amid row over leaked emails

Britain's envoy to US resigns amid row over leaked emails

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Darroch is at the eye of a diplomatic storm after remarks he made about US President Donald Trump's administration, and shared with UK officials in confidence, were leaked over the weekend.

Sensex at 52k. Time for profit-booking

Sensex at 52k. Time for profit-booking

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'Do some profit booking and bring your equity allocation back to its original level.'

Investors lose Rs 5 trn in these stocks

Investors lose Rs 5 trn in these stocks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The companies that have seen sharp erosion of market wealth include YES Bank, Indiabulls Housing Finance, Zee Entertainment, Vodafone Idea, and Bharat Heavy Electricals.

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Rawalpindi must downsize its quest for 'strategic depth' in Afghanistan and Kashmir,' suggests Matein Khalid.

MF basics: Balanced funds vs Dynamic funds

MF basics: Balanced funds vs Dynamic funds

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Mutual fund investments come in various shapes and forms -- ranging from the passive index funds to the actively managed funds. Two of the most popular mutual fund types are balanced funds and dynamic funds. Let us take a deeper look at what each one is and how they are different.

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

These businessmen represent the top five firms that have taken loans from the crisis-hit Yes Bank and these debts were either in the red or were stressed, officials said.

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Bhupendra strikes conciliatory note with Nitin Patel ahead of swearing-in

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Monday said he was not unhappy with the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to select Bhupendra Patel as the state's next chief minister, soon after the CM-designate met him at his residence in Ahmedabad in the morning.

MFs saw Rs 30K cr inflow in February

MFs saw Rs 30K cr inflow in February

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

With this, total inflows have reached Rs 3.98 lakh crore in the first 11 months of the current fiscal (2016-17). In comparison, Rs 2.07 lakh crore was invested in various mutual fund products during April-February period of 2015-16.

You can time the market with these funds

You can time the market with these funds

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Investors can sell their entire equity and move to debt when stocks get expensive