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PSU banks write off over Rs 1.06 lakh cr in last 5 years

PSU banks write off over Rs 1.06 lakh cr in last 5 years

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Public banks may have a tough time in 2015 as they had to write off Rs 1 trillion.

India agrees to cut stakes in state banks; could raise $26 bn

India agrees to cut stakes in state banks; could raise $26 bn

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The government holds stakes ranging from 56% to 84% in 27 state-run banks.

Moody's criticism of govt baseless: Jayant Sinha

Moody's criticism of govt baseless: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Moody's Analytics had said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must keep BJP members in check or risk "losing domestic and global credibility".

Government keeping tab on Brexit, oil prices

Government keeping tab on Brexit, oil prices

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

It also receives large investments from the Europe.

SBI downplays 'debt mountain' of India Inc

SBI downplays 'debt mountain' of India Inc

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Say their aggregate borrowings were "well within the norms"

Temples, trusts deposit 1,512 kg gold under GMS

Temples, trusts deposit 1,512 kg gold under GMS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Banks have collected about 1,500 kg of gold from temples and trusts under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) since its launch last November.

Centre issues notices to all those named in Panama Papers

Centre issues notices to all those named in Panama Papers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Income Tax department has sent a detailed questionnaire to about 50 individuals and entities figuring in the list of those allegedly holding offshore assets in tax havens.

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley.

'Changes in Benami Act will block black money in realty'

'Changes in Benami Act will block black money in realty'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The Budget has proposed a Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Bill.

Govt expects Rs 25,000 cr foreign investment in insurance sector

Govt expects Rs 25,000 cr foreign investment in insurance sector

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The insurance sector is going to get a big boost.

Black money: Govt gets Rs 17 cr tax and penalty till Nov 26

Black money: Govt gets Rs 17 cr tax and penalty till Nov 26

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A total of 635 declarants have filed declarations declaring undisclosed foreign assets worth Rs 4,160 crore.

India pips China as top FDI destination in 2015

India pips China as top FDI destination in 2015

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

India was for the first time the leading country in the world for FDI, overtaking the US.

21 banks lower lending rates after RBI rate cut

21 banks lower lending rates after RBI rate cut

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Banks have reduced their base rate or the minimum lending rate in the range of 0.1-0.5 per cent till April 15.

Top 10 borrowers account for Rs 28K cr of PSU banks' NPA: Min

Top 10 borrowers account for Rs 28K cr of PSU banks' NPA: Min

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

As many as 433 borrowers have taken loans of over Rs 1,000 crore.

RBI rate cut to boost economy; EMIs will come down: Sinha

RBI rate cut to boost economy; EMIs will come down: Sinha

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

RBI rate cut is a welcome step for all citizens of India as everyone is looking for near-term boost in economy.

Modi's rendezvous with 40 start-ups: What's in store?

Modi's rendezvous with 40 start-ups: What's in store?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Modi will get the maximum chunk of the session time.

'Govt committed to fiscal consolidation'

'Govt committed to fiscal consolidation'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

The comments come within days of the fiscal deficit for the first eight months of the fiscal touching nearly 99 per cent mark of the budget amount for the entire fiscal.

Govt sees little Fed hike impact on 'fortressed' Indian markets

Govt sees little Fed hike impact on 'fortressed' Indian markets

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Govt sees little Fed hike impact on 'fortressed' Indian markets.

PSU banks account for over 90% of total bad loans in FY'14

PSU banks account for over 90% of total bad loans in FY'14

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Gross NPAs of public and private sector banks stood at Rs 2.41 lakh crore and 26,571 crore respectively.

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Broadly speaking, the expansion of the Council of Ministers sent out three major political signals.

Remove fear of harassment among taxpayers, PM tells officials

Remove fear of harassment among taxpayers, PM tells officials

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Prime Minister also underlined the need for increasing the number of tax payers to 10 crore.

A whopping Rs 1.45 lakh cr stuck due to tax disputes

A whopping Rs 1.45 lakh cr stuck due to tax disputes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said as many as 37,506 tax dispute cases were pending before various Income Tax Appellate Tribunals having a financial implication of Rs 1.45 lakh crore at end March 2015.

Private vs public banks: Who managed finances well in FY15

Private vs public banks: Who managed finances well in FY15

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

All the 27 public sector banks together have market share of about 70 per cent.

Govt meets FIIs on tax, refuses curbs on minimum alternative tax

Govt meets FIIs on tax, refuses curbs on minimum alternative tax

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The revenue department had sent notices to FIIs.

Targeted because I am an OBC leader: Chhagan Bhujbal

Targeted because I am an OBC leader: Chhagan Bhujbal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday alleged that he was being targeted by the Bharatiya Janata Party government as he belonged to a backward community and because some people were trying to settle scores with him.

Black money holders will have a last chance to disclose assets

Black money holders will have a last chance to disclose assets

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The a/c holder will have to mention the date of opening of foreign a/c.

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Budget: Modi govt set to make tax payers happy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

FM is likely to raise tax slabs.

Finally, Mumbai to get a grand makeover

Finally, Mumbai to get a grand makeover

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Taking a cue from neighbouring Gujarat and its successful Vibrant Gujarat summit, Maharashtra has organised a conclave -Transforming MMR into a Global Financial, Commercial and Entertainment Hub - on February 6.

PM reviews situation; keen on more reforms

PM reviews situation; keen on more reforms

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reviewed the situation and favoured pushing ahead with the reforms agenda and taking more steps to strengthen the economy.

Jaitley sticks to fiscal roadmap, FY17 deficit at 3.5%

Jaitley sticks to fiscal roadmap, FY17 deficit at 3.5%

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The fiscal deficit in current fiscal has been estimated at 3.9%.

Fresh ED searches at Bhujbal's premises, NCP alleges political vendetta

Fresh ED searches at Bhujbal's premises, NCP alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

ED officials said the nine premises covered under the action included properties and offices belonging to Bhujbal, son Pankaj, nephew and former member of Parliament Samir and a few others.

How black money holders can avoid prosecution

How black money holders can avoid prosecution

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

he government will allow holders of black money abroad to declare their wealth.

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

PM to seek budget inputs from experts at NITI meeting

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Experts will give their inputs for Budget.

India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

Rediff.com30 May 2016

This is Satya Nadella's third visit to India since he took over as Microsoft CEO in February 2014.

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Implementation of GST is expected to increase the gross domestic product of the country.

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Whatever happens in any part of the world affects us.'

Amit Mitra named chairman of GST panel

Amit Mitra named chairman of GST panel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

He will succeed Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani.

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

ED summons Bhujbal's son, seizes passport

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The ED had conducted searches on at least nine premises, including properties and offices, belonging to the senior Bhujbal, Pankaj, nephew Samir and few others.

Further rate cuts of up to 0.75% expected in 2015: Experts

Further rate cuts of up to 0.75% expected in 2015: Experts

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The central bank may need to further ease the rates by 50-75 bps.

Probe agencies to approach Interpol afresh in Lalit Modi case

Probe agencies to approach Interpol afresh in Lalit Modi case

Rediff.com29 May 2016

It is likely that the IO of Chennai police would also approach a local court to seek Modi's presence in the case as being sought by the ED in its money laundering probe.