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India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

One of India Inc's top demands is the abolishing of the MAT.

Urjit Patel most likely to have a soothing effect on stock markets

Urjit Patel most likely to have a soothing effect on stock markets

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Rupee, bonds may see knee-jerk reaction, as Urjit Patel is considered an inflation warrior

Banking imbroglio holds up India, Singapore trade pact review

Banking imbroglio holds up India, Singapore trade pact review

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The main issue has been that of a higher Asset Management Ratio as has been prescribed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for qualifying full banks from India.

Indian F1 GP was good start; shame it can't return: Damon Hill

Indian F1 GP was good start; shame it can't return: Damon Hill

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Former Formula One World champion Damon Hill says the decision to scrap the Indian Grand Prix after just three years of its launch was a "shame", especially as the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida has a "great track".

After spike in Q3, investments to fall in Q4 as projects stall

After spike in Q3, investments to fall in Q4 as projects stall

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Private sector investment is likely to improve mildly in H2 of FY17, even though signs from investment data are not encouraging.

New govt must get stalled projects off the ground: Bankers

New govt must get stalled projects off the ground: Bankers

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A revival in investment is likely to be a key near-term initiative.

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

RBI may press pause button on Tuesday

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

While Raghuram Rajan has said in the past that other factors, including domestic fundamentals, outweigh the US Fed policy meet, this time it would be different

DRT directs J P Morgan Bank not to disburse $40 mn to Mallya

DRT directs J P Morgan Bank not to disburse $40 mn to Mallya

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) on Tuesday directed Diageo Plc not to disburse $40 million of the $75 million sweetheart deal to him.

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If GDP growth in Q2FY18 remains below 7%, the outlook for Samvat 2074 would remain uncertain at best, says Nitin Desai.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

How to make the most of credit card 'cash rewards'

How to make the most of credit card 'cash rewards'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Here's what's in it for you!

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision

Rate cut hopes only from Subbarao's successor

Rate cut hopes only from Subbarao's successor

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

After fighting inflation for more than two years, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Duvvuri Subbarao finally managed to bring it below the five per cent level - the tolerance level of the central bank - in FY14.

RBI may make rate cut move this week

RBI may make rate cut move this week

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Analysts have started talking about at least a 25 bps cut immediately.

Corporate tax structure needs to be reformed

Corporate tax structure needs to be reformed

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Clarity on the roadmap necessary to assess its likely impact on near-term fiscal health and investment.

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Havells will enter AC, washing machine space with Rs 1,600-cr Lloyd buyout

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Havells will acquire the entire consumer business infrastructure, people and distribution network. Plus all intellectual property of the Lloyd brand, logo, trademark and attendant rights.

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

India among top 10 FDI destinations in 2014

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

FDI inflows into India were $34 billion in 2014, up 22%.

'A sharp fall in inflation provided RBI with a window to cut rates'

'A sharp fall in inflation provided RBI with a window to cut rates'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The RBI cut rates for third time in 2015 due to favourable economic conditions.

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Vijay Mallya: The reluctant poster boy of bad debt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mallya failed to repay loans worth Rs 7,200 cr, did not pay salaries, did not deposit PF, and did not pay income tax. It is still a mystery why banks continued to pour money into the airline when it was on life support

Abera wins Mumbai Marathon as Ethiopians rule roost

Abera wins Mumbai Marathon as Ethiopians rule roost

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Ethiopian Tesfaye Abera won the Mumbai Marathon crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 46 seconds on Sunday.

USL sells Whyte & Mackay for Rs 4,345 cr

USL sells Whyte & Mackay for Rs 4,345 cr

Rediff.com10 May 2014

In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), USL said it had made a recommendation to the board of subsidiary United Spirits to consider the sale of the entire share capital of Whyte & Mackay.

Toyota, Mitsui, Marubeni to sign first set of pricing pacts

Toyota, Mitsui, Marubeni to sign first set of pricing pacts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

APAs are part of govt's aim to move to a non-adversarial tax regime.

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

In last few years, a number of global players have exited the Indian mutual fund business.

Clouds over Britain's financial sector after Brexit vote

Clouds over Britain's financial sector after Brexit vote

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A leave vote means the future of Britain's financial services industry is now hanging in the balance.

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end

The National Anthem inspires this Olympian

The National Anthem inspires this Olympian

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'I would not be running had it not been for the army.' 'I learned to value my time only after I was posted in Kashmir.' 'I was posted there for three months. In those three months I learned everything about life.'

Falling rupee hurts debt market

Falling rupee hurts debt market

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Foreign investors keeping off; inflows into bonds also likely to improve if RBI resumes rate cuts.

Marketers admit to their digital fears

Marketers admit to their digital fears

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

It is imperative to invest in real time marketing, even at double speed.

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Why is an NRI banker with an MBA from MIT canvassing votes in Madurai?

India gears up to launch interest rate futures

India gears up to launch interest rate futures

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

India plans to launch trading of government bond futures within the next two months as part of efforts to deepen its financial markets, according to several sources involved in the discussions with the central bank.

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

5,275 wilful defaulters (+ Mallya) owe banks Rs 56,621 crore

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

India's five leading wilful defaulters are Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery Ltd and associate Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, Zoom Developers, Kingfisher Airlines, Beta Naphthol and Raza Textiles

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Technically, the Indian economy is on road to recovery.

Risk-free returns aren't enough

Risk-free returns aren't enough

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian households put bulk of savings in bank deposits and insurance; the returns are minimal. If you're part of this, change.

5 steps to avoid credit card debt

5 steps to avoid credit card debt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

...and maximise returns from your card

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Those scheduled to attend the five-day WEF Annual meeting, beginning January 21, include more than 40 heads of state or government, including those from the UK, Australia, Japan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, WEF announced on Wednesday at a press conference in Geneva.

'Fans don't need to see Bolt win all the time'

'Fans don't need to see Bolt win all the time'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'They need to see Bolt compete and struggle and come back from losses,' says Edwin Moses, athletics legend.

This popular bag company was born in a garage

This popular bag company was born in a garage

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Starting from a team of part-time workers to an employee base that exceeds over 3,000, Wildcraft has come a long way

'Budget is growth-oriented, part populist & investment friendly'

'Budget is growth-oriented, part populist & investment friendly'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Experts hail Budget 2015 as a progressive, growth oriented one.

He runs 147 km non-stop in a day!

He runs 147 km non-stop in a day!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'After 8 to 10 hours of running, when my body starts paining, I keep thinking about the pain and sacrifice of my mother and it makes my will stronger.'