A drunken conversation tipped off Thane Crime Branch detectives to the unprecedented scam targeting unsuspecting Americans from call centres in Thane.
Under Sharma Axis Bank has also taken the lead in focusing on technology, which has now become core to almost every other lender's strategy.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
The GST Council's agenda includes trimming the number of items in the 28 per cent slab by 75 per cent, easier compliance for assessees and small taxpayers, and a presentation on bringing real estate under GST.
R Vignesh is a member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India in Chennai, appeared on Rediff Chat to answer readers' queries on GST.
Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.
These ambitious projects are littered with every possible acronyms and include proposed road links, air connectivity plans, electricity grids and special economic zones on coasts, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.
Talking corporate heads are a barometer of the business community's engagement with the economy. If they have nothing to say now there should be cause for concern.
Bankers say loan demand was more muted this festival season than last year.
A basic problem is that the cost of spectrum and licences relative to earnings is too high.
The GST Network's chairman Navin Kumar speaks to Dilasha Seth and Indivjal Dhasmana on various aspects of the new tax regime.
First time in 13 years the company has declined payment of dividend.
RIL has been talking to groups including Gionee, Huawei and Xiaomi
While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend
Car sales dipped by 2.55 per cent in October, as the festival season demand for auto remained in slow lane.
Would you believe if I were to tell you that YouTube was conceived as a video-dating platform?
Bajaj Finserv has few opportunities and challenges to overcome in 2015.
Before applying for a home loan, make sure you have not been delinquent in the past six months at least.
Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.
The biggest surprise for customers, at the time of claiming, is the fact that they will get only depreciated value of the product.
These include Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, and Harman International Chairman Dinesh Paliwal.
The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.
Attractions range from start-up challenges to non-monetary perks; employee stock options also play a role.
Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.
India has 20,000 tonnes of idle gold; gold is an important aspect of women empowerment: PM.
'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.
'You have to move from one skill to another skill.' 'An employee can't say this job is my right and even if you train me, I refuse to get trained.' 'Those who participate in re-skilling will remain in the industry.' 'Those who refuse to get re-skilled will have to go.'
Former chairman of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani, elucidates how Aadhaar could become the spine for alternative banking and could replace government services with cash benefits.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, bottom, left, says he is fond of Bill Gates' famous quote: "Success is a lousy teacher." Back from a long foreign business trip, the founder-chairman of Bharti Enterprises talks to Malini Bhupta and Kiran Rathee about the challenges posed by Reliance Jio and how he is determined to come out on top once again. Mittal says , today, Airtel is as ready as Jio in pure-play 4G operations.
'If you go on with your start up ensure that you put all your might behind it.' 'Ensure that you talk to a lot of people and bounce off your ideas before you go out and make a pitch.'
The marketplace was simply not conducive to the extension and evolution of broadband networks, particularly for less dense rural markets, so connectivity and services suffered.
At no other time has a single meeting of the leaders of two democracies been so critical and hazardous.
Boost to dairy sector will generate jobs
"The poor will not suffer disproportionately due to bouts of sharp inflation, and the middle class will not see its savings eroded," Raghuram Rajan said.
Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist
Who will make the most of the disruptions of 2016 this year? Mihir Sharma's list of probables.
What makes it one of the most innovative places in the world? Ellen Petry Leanse, former Apple employee, leadership mentor and coach tells us.
No one can build a successful business all alone. It's a task for a team that is united by a common purpose and passion.
Why remain a job seeker? Become a job provider! Read on for more such reasons to startup.
In a recent lecture, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan dished out some frank advice -- don't get into 'jugaad', instead try for the long haul. Only that will sustain in the long-run.
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