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NSEL and MCX set to reconstitute boards

NSEL and MCX set to reconstitute boards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Slew of resignations at NSEL over past month in the wake of scrutiny; MCX gaps caused by new-age norms for commexes.

Onion prices spurt to four-year high

Onion prices spurt to four-year high

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Onion is currently trading between Rs 70 and Rs 80 in retail markets across the country.

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Ad regulator takes a big leap

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

No more a paper tiger, the Advertising Standards Council of India will partner the Department of Consumer Affairs to enforce better compliance.

Why inflation pain could get worse

Why inflation pain could get worse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

As India looks to mend its Covid-battered economy, one thing that will grab the attention of all concerned is the path that both wholesale and retail inflation will follow. Even the Reserve Bank of India in its latest policy statement said, "Going forward, the inflation trajectory is likely to be shaped by uncertainties impinging on the upside and the downside.

The noose tightens around NSEL

The noose tightens around NSEL

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

On Tuesday, it stopped trading in e-series contracts in gold in anticipation of the notification to this effect.

Maggi noodles clears final tests, relaunch likely this month

Maggi noodles clears final tests, relaunch likely this month

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Nestle says newly manufactured Maggi found safe in tests; to start retail sales this month.

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.

Meira Kumar, a diplomat-turned-politician

Meira Kumar, a diplomat-turned-politician

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Daughter of former deputy PM late Jagjivan Ram, Kumar, 72, was also the first woman to occupy the high office of the LS speaker

Importers seek stockholding exemption as pulses turn expensive

Importers seek stockholding exemption as pulses turn expensive

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The Centre has taken several measures such as creating a buffer stock of 40,000 tonnes and sale of imported pulses at cheaper rates to give relief to the common man.

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

India bars all international flights, insists on work from home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The central government said the railways and civil aviation ministry must suspend all concessional travel on trains and flights, except for students, patients and disabled people.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Ex-bureaucrat blames former employees for NSEL crisis

Ex-bureaucrat blames former employees for NSEL crisis

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A major payment crisis involving Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) broke out at National Spot Exchange last year.

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The men and women in Modi's revamped council of ministers have been carefully selected and a delicate balance between administrative experience and balance of power has been maintained.

Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Modi meets Rouhani amid rising US-Iran tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

India, the world's third biggest oil consumer, meets more than 80 per cent of its oil needs through imports.

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The development is significant for Nestle since arguments in the Bombay High Court over testing and sampling went in the company's favour, too.

Tur dal prices still high at Rs 180/kg

Tur dal prices still high at Rs 180/kg

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Over all trends indicate prices of pulses and onions have declined, and prices of all other commodities have remained stable across the country.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

Maggi scare: India seeks damages from Nestle

Maggi scare: India seeks damages from Nestle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The claim is filed with a consumer body.

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BIS proposes compulsory registration for selling hallmarked jewellery. This will kill business of online sales as BIS registration is given only to physical premises.

'Anti-minority' tag for India will hurt domestic cos, warns Rajan

'Anti-minority' tag for India will hurt domestic cos, warns Rajan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Amid concerns over minorities being targeted in India, former Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday cautioned that an 'anti-minority' image for the country can lead to loss of market for Indian products and may also result in foreign governments perceiving the nation as an unreliable partner. India enters the perception battle from a position of strength, the professor at Chicago's Booth School of Business said, alluding to credentials like democracy and secularism, but warned that this battle is "ours to lose". The comments came a day after bulldozers tore down several concrete and temporary structures close to a mosque in Jahangirpuri as part of an anti-encroachment drive, days after the northwest Delhi neighbourhood was rocked by communal violence.

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nestle relaunched its instant noodles Maggi in the country after satisfying the conditions laid down by the High Court.

Weak monsoon may hit gold demand in rural India: WGC

Weak monsoon may hit gold demand in rural India: WGC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Gold demand in rural India is expected to be lower this year with weak monsoon affecting household savings, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Budget 2020: Farm experts pitch for scrapping GST on agri-inputs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Bharat Krishak Samaj demanded that the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana should be replaced with a new crop insurance and compensation scheme.

Future group shareholders stare at possible wipeout of investments

Future group shareholders stare at possible wipeout of investments

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Future group promoter Kishore Biyani's stake fell consistently across group companies since December 2019 after American retail major Amazon infused funds in a Future group promoter entity and the group companies started showing signs of financial distress due to closure of stores due to Covid-19 pandemic. As lenders take Future group companies to the bankruptcy courts to recover their dues under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the shareholders of Future group companies are staring at complete wipeout of their investments as secured lenders get top priority in any potential recovery, say lawyers. "The fate of all Future group shareholders is now sealed with them looking at a complete loss.

UK PM likely to visit India later this month

UK PM likely to visit India later this month

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The visit, which is expected around April 22, is long overdue after Johnson was forced to cancel planned visits to India twice last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt arms DIPP with more power

Govt arms DIPP with more power

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

In its new avatar as the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), it will directly be responsible for 'the welfare of traders and their employees'.

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Who will decide Rail fares from next year?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on setting up Railway Development Authority of India, an independent regulator, which will decide on passenger and freight rates

As supply slumps, onions prices rise by up to 76%

As supply slumps, onions prices rise by up to 76%

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The crop is currently trading at Rs 22 a kg compared to Rs 12.50 one month ago.

Brokers on the warpath against FT group, NSEL

Brokers on the warpath against FT group, NSEL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Investor forum wants govt to take over exchange, raises doubts on claims of matching stocks; NSEL says default by brokers to be dealt with legally.

Sebi doesn't want FMC under its purview

Sebi doesn't want FMC under its purview

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The Sebi Act deals with securities and the definition of securities, according to the Securities Contracts Act, doesn't include commodities.

Govt closely watching NSEL developments: FM

Govt closely watching NSEL developments: FM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The government on Tuesday said it is keeping a close watch on the developments in the crisis-ridden NSEL and will take action once reports of the two committees looking into the problems of the exchange are received.

What does Modi gain by not REPEALING Farm Laws?

What does Modi gain by not REPEALING Farm Laws?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

And the only answer one can think of is that this is being done to preserve the image of toughness and 56 inches and all the rest of it, notes Aakar Patel.

'Traders may have pocketed Rs 8,000 cr during onion crisis'

'Traders may have pocketed Rs 8,000 cr during onion crisis'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The Aayog recently met the ministries on the issue.

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Popular sweetmeats are costing a staggering 35% more on spike in sugar prices, veggies are up due to intermittent rainfall the past one week

Buyers might have defaulted on payments at NSEL: Govt

Buyers might have defaulted on payments at NSEL: Govt

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The government asked the NSEL to become a responsible guarantor to the Rs 5,600-crore (Rs 56-billion) dues to investors and meet its commitments.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

'Inflation numbers show a huge disconnect'

'Inflation numbers show a huge disconnect'

Rediff.com12 May 2015

'Both IIP and CPI inflation numbers are showing a huge disconnect from the leading indicators.'