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'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

'Incorrect to say Article 370 has been abrogated'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

'Article 370 laid down the edifice of the relationship between J-K and the Union of India.' 'If you look at the Article, what is there now is a provision which states that all provisions of the Constitution of India applies to J-K.' 'The veto that the state could exercise previously on most Union laws has ended.'

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

22 companies won bids for the 31 contracts on offer; 15 were new entrants to the oil and gas business. Three years on, none of them have started production.

Revealed: Govt's COVID-19 vaccination plan

Revealed: Govt's COVID-19 vaccination plan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The modus operandi for immunising the country's 1.35 billion population in stages has been thrashed out in more than one meeting among top government officials in the health ministry and the Prime Minister's Office.

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

Light at the end of the tunnel for PMC depositors?

Light at the end of the tunnel for PMC depositors?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'The money is readily available to the depositors.'

Crypto Bourses Under The Scanner

Crypto Bourses Under The Scanner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Crypto exchanges have been asked to furnish details this month itself.

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Mutual funds, bonds, PPFs, equity and real estate are some options which offer varying rates of return.

New twist to Anil Ambani's bankruptcy case

New twist to Anil Ambani's bankruptcy case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the Centre and SBI's reply to former RCom chairman Anil Ambani's plea to include the Chinese banks, which have got a decree of $717 million against him from a court in United Kingdom, in the proceedings related to recovery of Rs 1200 crore loan granted to two of his companies. The high court also said that the moratorium on recoveries from sale of Ambani's assets, as provided under section 96 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), would remain in operation for now. This direction came on the application moved by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking a declaration that the moratorium shall continue to be in effect.

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The actions of Indian monetary authorities will depend on how quickly they want the inflation to come down to 4 per cent.'

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Flipkart arms pledge assets for Rs 1,400-cr credit

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A combination of bank guarantees, letters of credit, buyer's credit for computer servers have been provided to the two local operational arms by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Deutsche Bank.

92.6% bank deposits safe: Govt

92.6% bank deposits safe: Govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The government on Friday said that 92.6 per cent bank deposits are fully protected under the Deposit and Insurance and Credit Guarantee scheme.

England 'keeper Pickford breaks 55-year-old record

England 'keeper Pickford breaks 55-year-old record

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

England's Jordan Pickford is already guaranteed to pick up the Euro 2020 "Golden Glove" award, as he has five clean sheets to his name.

RBI checks flow of bank funds to MFs, FIIs

RBI checks flow of bank funds to MFs, FIIs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Concerned over the increasing flow of banking funds into the stock markets, the Reserve Bank on Friday tightened the credit facility for Mutual Funds and asked banks not to guarantee payments to stock exchanges on behalf of Foreign Institutional Investors.

IFCI recovers Maytas dues, ICICI Bank takes Rs 95-

IFCI recovers Maytas dues, ICICI Bank takes Rs 95-

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

In the coming days, other lenders are expected to initiate similar steps to recover their dues from the company, which is facing the prospects of a change of management. IFCI executives said that the company revoked the guarantee earlier this month to recover its dues amounting to Rs 95 crore from Maytas Infra.

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's economic image is not affected due to Adani Group's recent decision to pull out Rs 20,000 crore FPO (follow-on public offers) amid allegations of financial wrongdoings, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

'How Long Should I Wait For An IPO?'

'How Long Should I Wait For An IPO?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Had there been no war, maybe, we would come out with a 7.5 per cent stake sale.' 'At this point in time, a 3.5 per cent stake sale looked good.'

World Bank approves $600-mn loan to Power Grid

World Bank approves $600-mn loan to Power Grid

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

"Despite a booming economy, India's growth potential is constrained by inadequate electricity services and limited power generation and supply infrastructure... The power sector has improved in recent years, albeit in an environment where demand for electricity continues to outstrip supply," the bank said. The Bank has made three direct loans to Power Grid since 1993.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.

All 8 applicants to bid for spectrum, no withdrawal

All 8 applicants to bid for spectrum, no withdrawal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Government's resolution on the contentious issue of spectrum usage fee seems to have found favour with telecom operators with none of them withdrawing their application from airways auction on the last day on Monday.

SC gives Voda, Airtel, Tata Tele 10 years to pay AGR dues

SC gives Voda, Airtel, Tata Tele 10 years to pay AGR dues

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted 10-year time to telecom firms like Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Tata Teleservices for paying the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)-related dues to the department of telecommunications with certain conditions.

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The dispute between RCom and Chinese banks led by ICBC started after Anil Ambani led company defaulted on its loans to Indian as well as Chinese banks. A British court on May 22 asked Ambani to pay nearly $717 million to three Chinese banks within 21 days.

How govt can boost infra funding in India

How govt can boost infra funding in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient.

Sitharaman unveils new Covid recovery package, expands credit relief

Sitharaman unveils new Covid recovery package, expands credit relief

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

To help revive the economy battered by COVID-19, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a slew of measures, including Rs 1.1 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme for improving health infrastructure, and enhancing the limit under the ECLGS by 50 per cent to Rs 4.5 lakh crore for the MSME sector facing liquidity crunch. Sharing the details of stimulus package, the finance minister said this comprises eight relief measures and other eight measures to support the economic growth. She announced Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID-affected sectors, including health sector, which includes guarantee cover for expansion or for new projects. Besides, she said, additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore limit enhancement done for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme.

Anil Ambani tells UK court he leads disciplined, not lavish lifestyle

Anil Ambani tells UK court he leads disciplined, not lavish lifestyle

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Asked about his fleet of luxury cars and other references to his lavish lifestyle as the counsel for the banks cross-examined him, the Reliance Communications chief dismissed them as "speculative" media stories.

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Infra sector is neglected by the Modi govt.

India eyes alternative markets for tea export

India eyes alternative markets for tea export

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

India is looking to develop alternative export markets for tea such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the US, Japan and Tunisia in view of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, people aware of the matter said. Meetings are being held with buyers in some of these countries in virtual mode, with the help of diplomatic missions located there. Similar meetings for the remaining countries have also been planned.

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance.

PSBs sanction Rs 3,200 cr loans to MSMEs in one day

PSBs sanction Rs 3,200 cr loans to MSMEs in one day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The scheme is the biggest fiscal component of the Rs 20-lakh crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan package announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last month.

Review: Real Steel banks on Jackman's star power

Review: Real Steel banks on Jackman's star power

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The film is designed as a crowd-friendly project with a big, commercial hero, spectacular action sequences and robotic gimmicks and works to that end.

Budget 2023-24: Stay on fiscal glide path, economists advise FM Sitharaman

Budget 2023-24: Stay on fiscal glide path, economists advise FM Sitharaman

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Union government could target a fiscal deficit of 5.8-6 per cent of nominal GDP for 2023-24, and it should continue its capital expenditure push and look to simplify the personal income tax regime, economists recommended Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team during their pre-Budget interaction on Monday. Starting last week, Sitharaman had eight pre-Budget consultations this time. More than 110 invitees representing seven stakeholder groups participated in these meetings, the finance ministry said in a statement. The stakeholder groups included representatives and experts from agriculture and agro-processing industry; industry, infrastructure & climate change; financial sector and capital markets; services and trade; social sector; trade unions and labour organisations; and economists.

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Uber India gears up for electric future but...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

By 2025, Uber projects that 25,000-30,000 cars -- or 12 to 16 per cent of vehicle additions -- would be EVs, reports Surajeet Das Gupta.

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Indian govt submits more proof against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

District Judge Samuel Goozee expressed his concern at the late submission of the documents, said to include largely bank statements relating to the diamond merchant's companies, but has agreed to consider the application for their submission.

MCD polls: BJP promises houses for slum dwellers

MCD polls: BJP promises houses for slum dwellers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Polling for the municipal elections in Delhi will be held on December 4 and votes will be counted on December 7.

Bill to deal with crisis in banks, insurers cleared

Bill to deal with crisis in banks, insurers cleared

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The Bill when enacted will pave the way for setting up of the Resolution Corporation

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.

Fuel to SpiceJet only on immediate payment, say oil cos

Fuel to SpiceJet only on immediate payment, say oil cos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

SpiceJet grounded all its aircraft due to payment woes

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

According to reports, public transport and banking services remain partly disrupted for the second day in some states.

India's inflation goal needs tougher central bank

India's inflation goal needs tougher central bank

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The proposed four per cent inflation target is onerous, considering India is currently battling near-double-digit increases in prices.

Banks tell SpiceJet to repay dues

Banks tell SpiceJet to repay dues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been asked to open up bookings of SpiceJet till March 31, 2015, while airport operators have been asked to provide 15 days to the airline company for making payments.