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DHFL auditors raise red flags over financial numbers, loans

DHFL auditors raise red flags over financial numbers, loans

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The auditors also said that the company is in the process of monetising its assets and has submitted a draft resolution plan to the consortium of bankers for restructuring its borrowings and also there have been discussions for stake sale by the promoters to a strategic partner with further equity infusion.

Wholesale inflation rises to 0.58% in Nov with onion remaining sore point

Wholesale inflation rises to 0.58% in Nov with onion remaining sore point

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Build up inflation rate in the financial year so far was 2 per cent compared to a build up rate of 4.56 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year. Inflation in food articles as a group rose to 11.08 per cent during the month as against 9.80 per cent in the previous month, mainly driven by exorbitantly high onion prices, the rates of which spiked by over 172 per cent from a year-ago. The annual rate of inflation, based on monthly wholesale price index was at 0.16 per cent in October.

No breakthrough for jewellers; strike enters day 28

No breakthrough for jewellers; strike enters day 28

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Most jewellery shops and establishments in the country are shut since March 2.

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Import growth moderated to a four-month low, owing to sharp decline in that of gold.

High defaults in new vehicle loans

High defaults in new vehicle loans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The commercial vehicle loans that were extended recently have shown higher tendency for default than old advances, according to a study by rating agency Icra. The large number of borrowers is being brought into the fold in a segment that is growing fast (buoyant) and there is certain lowering of credit criterion (read laxity in lending norms).

WPI inflation eases to 2.47% in March on cheaper food items

WPI inflation eases to 2.47% in March on cheaper food items

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Inflation in onion continued to rule high at 42.22 per cent and in potato at 43.25 per cent.

5 tips for investing in NCDs

5 tips for investing in NCDs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Unlike bank FDs that are considered risk-free investments, NCDs do carry a certain amount of risk, primary among them is the risk of default, either servicing the interest payment or meeting their principal repayment obligations.

Rate cut may not spur corporate capex

Rate cut may not spur corporate capex

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Historically, there has been no correlation between growth in bank credit to industry and lower benchmark interest rate

Modi govt's crude oil party finally over?

Modi govt's crude oil party finally over?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The price of the Indian basket of crude oil jumped as much as 78 per cent to cross $50 a barrel last week, from a multi-year low of $28 in January.

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

YES bank's new CEO has his plate full

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

For the near term, Gill will have to improve relations with the Reserve Bank of India, which have been strained in recent times. He will also need to strengthen the bank's asset quality and improve governance standards and internal processes.

Why fuel prices in India will continue to remain high

Why fuel prices in India will continue to remain high

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Indian benchmark remained static in its last closing on May 28, while Brent prices dropped further to $75.71 a barrel. Less Brent crude in Indian basket makes prices sticky.

Investment picks up to a seven-quarter high of 14.4% in Q4

Investment picks up to a seven-quarter high of 14.4% in Q4

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Economists, however, caution against interpreting the data as a broad-based revival

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Retail inflation eases to 9-month low in July on cheaper food items

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Economic affairs secretary S C Garg said that all macroeconomic parameters are performing well.

Why RBI's risk draft has little to cheer NBFCs

Why RBI's risk draft has little to cheer NBFCs

Rediff.com27 May 2019

An initial reading of the guidelines indicates two factors - potential rise in borrowing cost and lower returns on investment book - could hit the spread of NBFCs.

How govt plans to control fiscal deficit

How govt plans to control fiscal deficit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Govt squeezed capital expenditure, and also cut revenue expenditure, that does not go into creating assets, by 11% in H1

Jewellery biz to grow on exports

Jewellery biz to grow on exports

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Although exports of gold jewellery have increased from Rs 5,220 crore (Rs 52.20 billion) during FY 2001 to Rs 23,516 crore (Rs 235.16 billion) during FY 2007 (source: Icra industry monitor), the export business has been constrained by an inability to compete in global markets on basis of price and superior design capabilities.

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

"Growth is expected to moderate gradually in China... pick up in India, and remain broadly stable in the Asean-5 region."

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

As OPD footfalls drop, private hospitals battle for survival

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Private hospitals, especially smaller standalone ones, are staring at a crisis that they were not prepared for. Analysts say larger corporate chains have to brace up for at least six months for business to return to normal.

Forget surge in IT returns, direct tax growth disappoints

Forget surge in IT returns, direct tax growth disappoints

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Direct tax collections grew by a meagre 6.6 per cent during April-July of the current financial year against the Budget target of 14.4 per cent for 2018-19. Corporation taxes, in particular, grew at just 0.57 per cent, the lowest in the first four months in at least seven years.

'GST rates unlikely to hurt inflation, RBI to be less hawkish'

'GST rates unlikely to hurt inflation, RBI to be less hawkish'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Common use products like hair oil, soaps and toothpaste will be charged with a single national sales tax or GST of 18 per cent instead of present 22-24 per cent

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Exports rise for 8th month, albeit at lower pace

Fiscal deficit hits 115% of FY target

Fiscal deficit hits 115% of FY target

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

For the first eight months of the current financial year, the figure stood at Rs 7.17 trillion.

PEs opting to exit via public offers

PEs opting to exit via public offers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Unlike last year when private equity participants exited through strategic deals with third party investors, this year PEs are opting to exit via initial public offerings route.

RBI mandates banks to link fresh retail loans to external benchmark

RBI mandates banks to link fresh retail loans to external benchmark

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

All public sector banks have moved to such a regime voluntarily, while private banks are yet to. The state-run banks have introduced repo-linked products for floating-rate home and auto loans, but the RBI said loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should also be linked to an external benchmark.

Inflation jumps to nearly 6-year high; factory output shrinks

Inflation jumps to nearly 6-year high; factory output shrinks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The internals of the food inflation are worrying, given a broad-based uptick across categories that tend to be sticky, such as proteins, and a narrower-than-expected reduction in inflation for vegetables.

No LPG subsidy=Rs 300 crore annual savings for govt

No LPG subsidy=Rs 300 crore annual savings for govt

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The calculation is based on annual usage of eight cylinders per household.

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Bad loans: All is not lost for India's public sector banks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Factors like dedicated recovery teams, centralised follow-up on bad loan accounts and resolutions via NCLT are driving the trend

Demonetisation: Cheaper loans likely

Demonetisation: Cheaper loans likely

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Will demonetisation lead to a rate cut, leading to higher quantum of lending?

WPI inflation spikes to 4-year high of 5.77% in June

WPI inflation spikes to 4-year high of 5.77% in June

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

RBI targets to keep inflation at 4 per cent, (+/- 2 per cent), and its rise beyond this comfort zone will put pressure on the central bank to hike rates.

Global IT services spending to grow 8%

Global IT services spending to grow 8%

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

Global IT services spending is likely to increase at around 7-8 per cent over the medium term to $500 billion in 2007 from $470 billion in 2006.

Monsoon cheer for India's farmers

Monsoon cheer for India's farmers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Officials said good rain in August - though it might not improve acreages much for most crops except urad, moong, and paddy - would help in improving yields in the crops already planted.

AP tops in power sector reforms

AP tops in power sector reforms

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Day after: Corporate tax relief may worsen fiscal deficit

Day after: Corporate tax relief may worsen fiscal deficit

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The immediate revenue loss could worsen the Centre's fiscal deficit, from the budgeted 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 3.7 per cent of GDP -- a massive 40-basis-point increase. It was stabilised at 3.4 per cent since 2016-17, report Abhishek Waghmare and Dilasha Seth.

WPI inflation spikes to 14-month high in May on costlier fuel

WPI inflation spikes to 14-month high in May on costlier fuel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Inflation in 'fuel and power' basket rose sharply to 11.22 per cent in May from 7.85 per cent in April as prices of domestic fuel increased in line with rising global crude oil rates.

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

September import growth was the second lowest this fiscal year, after the April growth figures of 4.6 per cent, bringing the trade deficit down to $13.98 billion

Subsidy on kerosene will cease to exist from 2020

Subsidy on kerosene will cease to exist from 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The kerosene subsidy is expected to decline by 40 per cent from Rs 7,595 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 4,500 crore this financial year.