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Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com16 May 2014

In Singapore, gold prices have risen by 0.46 per cent to $ 1,294.20 from $ 1,288 per ounce in last one fortnight.

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The agenda prepared by ministers will be discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other RCEP leaders in Nonthaburi, a city north of Bangkok, on November 4, the official deadline to close talks.

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A robust dispute settlement system would help the government unlock tax revenues, and also aid ease of doing business.

Indradhanush: Rainbow of hope for Indian banks?

Indradhanush: Rainbow of hope for Indian banks?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Indradhanush-II is likely to chart out the process for resolution of non-performing assets.

Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Match-fixing hits Spanish tennis: 28 players investigated

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Of the 83 people implicated in the case, 28 were professional tennis players, playing in the ITF Futures and Challenger categories, and one whose identity was not revealed competed in the 2018 US Open.

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In a major crackdown on domestic shell companies, the government on Friday decided to take "harsh punitive" action, including freezing of their bank accounts used to launder money or evade taxes.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

Mallya says only shareholders can 'oust' him from USL

Mallya says only shareholders can 'oust' him from USL

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Asked to quit United Spririts' board, Vijay Mallya struck a defiant note saying he 'intends' to continue as its Chairman.

Why FIIs want short-term capital gains to be scrapped

Why FIIs want short-term capital gains to be scrapped

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

FIIs fear short-term capital gains would give rise to tax uncertainty and make their operations difficult, reports Pavan Burugula from Mumbai.

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

The village chosen for the 'Babri Masjid'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Iqbal Ansari, one of the main plaintiffs who fought for the right of the community over the disputed land, says Muslims in Ayodhya won't be satisfied if the Sunni Waqf Board accepts the five acres in Dhannipur.

Govt mulls law to give banks more muscle

Govt mulls law to give banks more muscle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

At a time when the asset quality of state-owned banks is deteriorating, the Reserve Bank of India is also planning harsher penalties for wealthy promoters of wilful defaulters.

Wipro disappoints, posts surprise fall in Q3 profit

Wipro disappoints, posts surprise fall in Q3 profit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Revenues from IT services segment, which accounts for a significant portion of the company's topline, stood at $2.013 billion, remaining flat sequentially and up by 5.8 per cent year-on-year.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Modicare: Niti Aayog gets tough, seeks 'realistic' estimates

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The government would be setting up a National Health Protection Council, National Governance Board and National Health Agency before roll-out of the scheme on August 15.

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.

Black money: SIT to discuss new names today

Black money: SIT to discuss new names today

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Special Investigation Team on black money will hold a meeting.

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

I-T woes? Seek redressal through 'e-nivaran'

I-T woes? Seek redressal through 'e-nivaran'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The one-page form will mandatorily seek the taxpayers name.

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The windfall from RBI may be used to trim borrowing, help fund Rs 3.3 lakh crore capex plan, capitalise banks and provide fiscal stimulus to some stressed sectors, experts and economists said.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

PSU banks get more funds for loans

PSU banks get more funds for loans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The decision to increase the quantum of capital infusion was taken at a meeting between Finance Minister P Chidambaram, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram in New Delhi.

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

With no payments coming in, HAL for the first time ever taken a bank loan of Rs 7.81 billion.

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

SYL has been a contentious issue between the two states with the Punjab portion of the canal still incomplete.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'They did the right thing if they were protesting against it. Medically there was no reason to continue the match; it must have been taken off'

Sports Minister's big achievement

Sports Minister's big achievement

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Monday, said bringing the BCCI under the ambit of National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) is one of his biggest achievements since assuming his new office three months ago.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

BJP insulates top brass from Bihar backlash

BJP insulates top brass from Bihar backlash

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Protecting the leadership from any attack, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ruled out holding anyone responsible for the rout in the Bihar assembly elections and rejected criticism even from within that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's quota remarks was one of the major reasons for the defeat.

Barca income to exceed 500 million euros for first time

Barca income to exceed 500 million euros for first time

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Barcelona's revenue is projected to rise to 509 million euros this season, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday, making the club only the second to cross the half-billion threshold after arch rivals Real Madrid.

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

DefMin sacks 13 officers for 'non-performance'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Action has been taken according to a memorandum that requires 'periodic review of performance of government servants'.

Rajan bats for more freedom to state-run banks

Rajan bats for more freedom to state-run banks

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The government's step to curtail fiscal deficit is helping the central bank's monetary policy, Rajan said.

Corporate debt restructuring cases to come under scanner

Corporate debt restructuring cases to come under scanner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The government is set to carry out a performance review of companies that have opted for corporate debt restructuring (CDR).

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Move away from fixed tax targets: Shome

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A tax reforms panel, headed by finance minister's advisor Parthasarathi Shome, is considering moving away from setting fixed tax-collection targets and linking these with the changing economic scenario during the year.

India to provide info on US tax evaders

India to provide info on US tax evaders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The US has been widely criticised for using pressure tactics to secure information from other countries, without reciprocity.

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

ICC allocates $135m for Champions Trophy leave BCCI fuming

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed its reservations with the International Cricket Council's decision to earmark a budget of $135 million (approx) as the organisational cost for Champions Trophy scheduled in the United Kingdom from June 1-18, next year.

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

SBI launches Rs 7,350 cr stressed fund with US firm Brookfield

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

SBI has been reeling under a mountain of bad loans for the past few years as the key sectors in the economy are faltering.

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Govt cuts import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The government on Tuesday cut the import tariff value on gold and silver to $396 per 10 gram and $575 per kg, taking into account weak global trends.

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

The Mystery of Rising FDI as GDP Slumps

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'An explanation perhaps lies in the culture of revisions that has grown deep roots in the government data collection system,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Queen's Park Oval gets 'poor' rating after washed-out India Test

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The pitch and outfield of Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain has been officially rated "poor" by the ICC following the recent Test between India and the West Indies, which saw more than four-and-a-half days' play being lost because of poor drainage facilities.

Govt looking at criteria for fraud reporting by auditors

Govt looking at criteria for fraud reporting by auditors

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Under the Companies Act, 2013, auditors have the responsibility of reporting frauds, at entities being audited by them.