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IIT JEE:  Chemistry model papers solved!

IIT JEE: Chemistry model papers solved!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

SmartLearn presents video tutorials on how to crack the Chemistry section of IIT JEE 2010.

MFs lose Rs 1 trillion in March

MFs lose Rs 1 trillion in March

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Total MF investments in debt papers like certificate of deposits, commercial papers and collaterised borrowing and lending obligations stood at around Rs 184,000 crore at the end of February. Industry experts said that by March-end, this corpus had depleted by over 50 per cent. "The industry would have lost around Rs 1 lakh crore as banks and institutions redeemed their investments during the last week of March," said Jaideep Bhattacharya of UTI Asset Management Company.

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

FM to banks: Explain rate cut reluctance

FM to banks: Explain rate cut reluctance

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Monetary transmission has been an issue for the Indian banking sector.

How to raise cash through paper gold

How to raise cash through paper gold

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

With gold prices on the rise, financial institutions are trying different ways to attract the customer.

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The government is contemplating changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to deal with environmental claims and liabilities of defaulting companies to make the law future-ready and meet climate action goals, sources told Business Standard. Currently, the IBC has various categories of claims and creditors, including those related to environmental liabilities.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

India back on growth path but where are loan queries, ask bankers

India back on growth path but where are loan queries, ask bankers

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Despite Indian economy recovering, there is very little room for loan growth, say bankers.

CRISIL reaffirms P1+ rating to Nahar CP

CRISIL reaffirms P1+ rating to Nahar CP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

CRISIL reaffirms P1+ rating to Nahar CP.

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

New risks that threaten short-term debt schemes

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Nearly three-fourths of the debt money, as of April 30, 2019, was invested in securities with duration of less than three years.

Short-term rates on the rise

Short-term rates on the rise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Tech M to announce open offer for Satyam today

Tech M to announce open offer for Satyam today

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Tech M's priorities include retaining current customers, winning back business lost as a result of the crisis, retaining key associates, winning new businesses and exploring the best ways to realise operational and structural synergies between the two companies. On the possibility of layoffs and cost-cutting, Vineet Nayyar, Tech Mahindra's vice-chairman and MD, said, "I can't say anything. The company has to be viable and we will work at it. Layoffs will be the last option."

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Here are the key highlights of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

New mechanism for financing NBFCs

New mechanism for financing NBFCs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The government is considering setting up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for financing of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) following the reluctance of banks and mutual funds to make available funds for the sector.

RBI may ease NBFC funding norms

RBI may ease NBFC funding norms

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering options to make cheaper finance available to the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including a separate line of credit for bank finance backed by government securities or AAA-rated commercial paper (CP).

RBI seeks investment data from MFs

RBI seeks investment data from MFs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

Faced with a tight monetary situation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sought data from the mutual funds on their debt investments. These include investments in certificate of deposits (CDs), pass-through certificates (PTCs) and commercial papers (CPs).

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Primary debt market drying up

Primary debt market drying up

Rediff.com27 May 2003

FMPs: Upset with mutual funds, investors shy away

FMPs: Upset with mutual funds, investors shy away

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Though the fund houses have garnered over Rs 1,500 billion from investors, only 8-10 would declare their monthly FMP portfolios till a few months ago. Instead, they gave 'indicative portfolios' and 'indicative returns' to the potential investor. This month, all fund houses declared the portfolios of their schemes because of the half-yearly results. And, to the horror of many investors, the real portfolios were 80-90 per cent different from the 'indicative portfolios.'

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Tough times ahead for NB finance companies

Tough times ahead for NB finance companies

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

High interest rates and lack of funds has hit non-banking finance companies. Though banks had extended loans to NBFCs at fixed rates, there is a reset clause which is now being exercised. Besides, the increase in interest rates is impacting companies that were borrowing directly from the market. What is also making life tough is the demand for longer-tenure loans by borrowers as they want to keep the equated monthly instalments under control despite a rise in interest rates.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

India Inc gets another month to file Q4 results

India Inc gets another month to file Q4 results

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The development comes after Sebi received representations from listed entities, chartered accountant firms, and industry bodies, seeking further extension of time for filing of financial results for the quarter/half year/financial year ended March 31, 2020.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

No takers for Tata Power bond issue

No takers for Tata Power bond issue

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Even as the market remained flush with liquidity, banks were in no mood for subscribing to fresh corporate bonds or commercial papers ahead of the annual policy review. According to market dealers, the 10-year, AA-rated bond issue of Tata Power to raise funds devolved on its lead arranger Standard Chartered Bank. The bank did not offer any comment when contacted.

Anti-incumbency to factionalism: Factors that will decide Rajasthan poll

Anti-incumbency to factionalism: Factors that will decide Rajasthan poll

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Here are the main factors that impact the November 23 elections in the state.

Commercial frauds worth Rs 1,600 cr under govt scanner

Commercial frauds worth Rs 1,600 cr under govt scanner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

All these were done on the basis of forged papers.

SBI revises lending rates based on new method

SBI revises lending rates based on new method

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

State Bank of India has revised lending rates based on marginal cost of funds, a new methodology that will take effect from April 1.

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Benchmark rate for new loans to be lower by 80-90 bps from Friday; move could increase competition but hit commercial papers.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

SBI: No major risk in NBFC portfolio

SBI: No major risk in NBFC portfolio

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

NBFCs are facing the heat of a crisis at IL&FS, which defaulted on repayment of its commercial paper dues, leading to a contagion effect in the sector.

Crisil reaffirms ratings on Tisco's fund raising p

Crisil reaffirms ratings on Tisco's fund raising p

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

The Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd (Crisil) has reaffirmed its ratings of three different fund raising programmes of Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd (Tisco).

More creditworthy than the govt!

More creditworthy than the govt!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

Aim to double every 4 years: HDFC Bank MD after merger

Aim to double every 4 years: HDFC Bank MD after merger

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Having successfully executed the merger with parent HDFC, HDFC Bank's managing director and chief executive Sashidhar Jagdishan on Saturday said the country's largest lender aims to double every four years. In a letter to the over 4,000 employees from HDFC who joined the bank's rolls on Saturday, Jagdishan said the future is bright, and the work on realising the potential of the merger starts now. "The runway for financial services and mortgage, which are so underserved and under penetrated, is going to be very large. HDFC Bank - the combined entity - with a large and growing distribution and customer franchise, more than adequate capital, healthy asset quality and profitability, will be best positioned to capture growth.

Dewan Housing makes Rs 962 cr payment, to seek ratings upgrade

Dewan Housing makes Rs 962 cr payment, to seek ratings upgrade

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

This payment of Rs 962 crore is inclusive of the Rs 500 crore DHFL received from exiting its entire stake in subsidiary firm Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.

Oil cos eye short-term loans

Oil cos eye short-term loans

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

What Makes Malayalam Cinema So Distinctive?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.

RBI moves to restrict bank exposure to corporate loans

RBI moves to restrict bank exposure to corporate loans

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

RBI moves to restrict bank exposure to corporate loans.

SBI fixes BPLR, cuts rate on term deposits

SBI fixes BPLR, cuts rate on term deposits

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

State Bank of India has fixed its benchmark prime lending rate at 10.25 per cent, 0.25 per cent below the existing PLR, which is 10.5 per cent