News for '-know-your-customer'

'Axis Bank became a true universal lender under Shikha Sharma'

'Axis Bank became a true universal lender under Shikha Sharma'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Sharma would be 60 in November 2018, and would have completed 10 years as Axis Bank's CEO the following year in June.

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

UIDAI clears the air on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The Aadhaar-enabled payment system, or AEPS, allows consumers who don't have smartphones or debit cards to perform basic banking transactions like cash deposit, cash withdrawal, intrabank or interbank fund transfer, balance enquiry and obtaining a mini statement through biometric authentication at micro-ATMs.

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The last few months have been hard on digital wallets which had a short-lived dream run post-demonetisation.

How India can become a hub of software products

How India can become a hub of software products

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Policy lays out a 5-year road map seeking creation of 3.5 mn jobs and promoting 10,000 start-ups.

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

This mutual fund can make your parents rich

Rediff.com25 May 2017

UTI Mutual Fund has launched UTI-FAMILY (that allows investors to buy mutual fund units in their name, but the returns go straight to a parent's bank account.

Setback for Airtel payments bank over Aadhaar linked KYC

Setback for Airtel payments bank over Aadhaar linked KYC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Experts contend that this setback, even if temporary, could put the company at a disadvantage to its competitors in acquiring new customers.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

Now, quote PAN if e-wallet spend exceeds Rs 50k a year

Now, quote PAN if e-wallet spend exceeds Rs 50k a year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

But mobile wallet companies say many consumers are not ready to give out their PAN

Consumers can get LPG cylinders without Aadhaar account: Govt

Consumers can get LPG cylinders without Aadhaar account: Govt

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

A clarification on delinking Aadhaar account from disbursal of subsidised LPG cylinders would be issued within a week, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Veerappa Moily said during Question Hour.

EPFO makes it mandatory to provide workers' bank a/c numbers

EPFO makes it mandatory to provide workers' bank a/c numbers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

EPFO's Central Provident Fund Commissioner K K Jalan has said that these directives shall help the body in getting the bank account details of all the members which are necessary for making UAN operational.

Bank of Baroda scam: RBI finds irregularities

Bank of Baroda scam: RBI finds irregularities

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

CBI and Enforcement Directorate are probing the huge remittances to Hong Kong from the bank.

Plan to buy a low-cost house? You may pledge PF contributions

Plan to buy a low-cost house? You may pledge PF contributions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

There will be tripartite pact with member, bank/housing agency and EPFO.

Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared

Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Mutual fund houses do have several challenges ahead to win more investors.

Markets fall for 6th straight session; Sun Pharma dips 2%

Markets fall for 6th straight session; Sun Pharma dips 2%

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Sun Pharma dipped 2% to Rs 615 on the BSE, its lowest level since November 9, 2016

Want to earn 12%-36% return as a lender?

Want to earn 12%-36% return as a lender?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Lending on peer-to-peer platforms is fraught with higher risks but investors can earn as much as 12% to 36%.

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

How new EPFO norms, mobile app will make life easier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The EPFO launched one-page simplified forms for withdrawal.

PNB fraud: More heads to roll in the jewellery sector

PNB fraud: More heads to roll in the jewellery sector

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Three-four big gem and jewellery firms are showing financial weaknesses and might find it tough to withstand shocks

A case for bitcoin

A case for bitcoin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

A small percentage of asset allocation to bitcoin seems like a reasonable gamble, as it could be a major gainer in an uncertain global environment, says Devangshu Datta.

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

In the next few days, use credit/debit cards wherever possible or download your bank's mobile banking app or a mobile wallet.

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Currently, only three have completed more than six months of operation in the space - Fino Payments Bank, Airtel Payments Bank and Paytm

Private players face glitches in Aadhaar authentication and e-KYC

Private players face glitches in Aadhaar authentication and e-KYC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

E-KYCs and Aadhaar authentication are of crucial importance to the fin-tech companies as the recent RBI instructions require strict KYCs for these players to function in the market.

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

UIDAI has asked police to investigate, it was not fully convinced about nature of the incident

The Aadhaar Effect: Say bye to your privacy

The Aadhaar Effect: Say bye to your privacy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'In 1984, George Orwell dreamt up the concept of a dictatorship that worked on surveillance.' 'The reality of 2017 goes a long way beyond everything that Orwell imagined.' says Devangshu Datta.

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

RBI has cited "legal impediments" in sharing the reports.

Quality control can bump up India's gold jewellery exports 5-fold: WGC

Quality control can bump up India's gold jewellery exports 5-fold: WGC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Indian jewellery is widely prized for intricacy and craftsmanship.

Sebi miffed with new KYC system

Sebi miffed with new KYC system

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Central KYC not in sync with Sebi's KRA system; regulator writes to finance ministry

10 safety tips for home loan borrowers

10 safety tips for home loan borrowers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Yes, you need to be safe when dealing with third party agents who act as intermediaries between you and the lending institutes.

'MF industry needs simple KYC norms'

'MF industry needs simple KYC norms'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'The number of first-time investors into MFs can grow four times more than the current rate if we are able to accept the bank KYCs.'

Govt looking for common ground on GST; hopes to pass it soon

Govt looking for common ground on GST; hopes to pass it soon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Govt looking for common ground on GST; hopes to pass it soon.

Will gold prices bounce back?

Will gold prices bounce back?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Experts advise investors to buy at lower levels in the next few months and sell at the higher end of their range in the second half, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Easy ways to transfer money abroad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Some private banks offer easier platform to transfer money abroad, like ICICI's Money2World.

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.

HDFC Bank's credit card base shrinks

HDFC Bank's credit card base shrinks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The uncertain macroeconomic environment may have prompted HDFC Bank to go slow on expanding its credit card portfolio.

Kishore Biyani launches e-commerce venture

Kishore Biyani launches e-commerce venture

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

With Big Bazaar Direct, the company franchisees will visit customers to take orders and the products would be delivered in three to seven days.

59 government U-turns on demonetisation

59 government U-turns on demonetisation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The finance ministry and the RBI have performed many somersaults in these last 42 days.

25 years of private sector MF:The 3 crucial pillars!

25 years of private sector MF:The 3 crucial pillars!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Over the past 25 years the MF industry has come a long way. Geographic reach has increased, many more customers have been added, more channels have been opened up and the product basket is full.

RBI slaps Rs 6.5 cr penalty on 6 PSU banks

RBI slaps Rs 6.5 cr penalty on 6 PSU banks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The RBI on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 6.5 crore (Rs 65 million) on six public sector banks including IDBI Bank, Dena Bank and Indian Bank, for violation of customer identification or KYC norms and anti-money laundering guidelines.

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Buying a car vs leasing it: The pros and cons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Besides the thrill of changing cars quite often, a higher tax deduction is available, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

Hundreds of thousands face TV blackout in 3 metros

Hundreds of thousands face TV blackout in 3 metros

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Deadline ends for KYC details; cable operators' body says more time needed.

Your neighbourhood store can turn into a bank soon

Your neighbourhood store can turn into a bank soon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Your nearest grocery shop might soon become a one-stop shop for depositing and withdrawing money.