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Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Rs 11,400 crore PNB fraud saga unfolded after a bribery complaint by the Hong Kong branch of an Indian bank.

How India can get back on high growth path

How India can get back on high growth path

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The revival of household savings and investment is the litmus test of whether we are on the road to recovery,' says Nitin Desai.

Tatas all set to become India's largest steelmaker

Tatas all set to become India's largest steelmaker

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Once Bhushan Steel is into its fold, Tata Steel will increase its capacity from 12.7 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 18.3 mtpa

Double-digit earnings growth expected

Double-digit earnings growth expected

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Over the past four quarters, the Sensex companies' earnings trajectory has improved sharply because of a weak rupee.

Ex-telecom secy R Chandrashekhar to be Nasscom President

Ex-telecom secy R Chandrashekhar to be Nasscom President

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

This decision was taken at Executive Council meeting of National Association of Software and Service Companies held in Pune.

Tax evaders beware! Officials will reach your doorstep soon

Tax evaders beware! Officials will reach your doorstep soon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Those evading taxes could soon find tax officials at their doorstep, with a rather insightful account of their big purchases.

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Bengaluru-based iKaaz Software, a mobile payment solution provider, is launching a new application, MOWA, that works almost like the Apple Pay

'Bond market likely to see a major correction'

'Bond market likely to see a major correction'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

It was a roller-coaster week for the markets, amid talk of a fiscal stimulus by the government. Saurabh Mukherjea, chief executive officer, and Prashant Mittal, strategist, at Ambit Capital tell Puneet Wadhwa the recent flows into equity mutual funds are largely speculative in nature and pose a risk of reversal.

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Why India's pharma cos prefer Gujarat over tax havens

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Gujarat has around 3,000 licensees for allopathic drug manufacturing, apart from around seven homeopathic licensees, 500 ayuvedic and 600-700 cosmetics licensees

Biggest challenge used car portals face

Biggest challenge used car portals face

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

India is a $180-billion automobile market, including vehicles and services. Of this, only $1 billion is online.

How RBI can prevent frauds

How RBI can prevent frauds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Historically, the RBI has tried to keep the crooks at bay by issuing a circular a day. What it needs is more onsite supervision. Merely checking high-frequency data with the help of technology is insufficient, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Bengaluru loves Bitcoin!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut.

TCS expected to outperform again

TCS expected to outperform again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

While TCS will see demand in the US and Europe, its local business is likely to be hit on poor IT spending.

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

India gives $500 million assistance to Mauritius

Rediff.com27 May 2017

The two sides signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth.

7th Pay Panel arrears: For some, festive season has already begun

7th Pay Panel arrears: For some, festive season has already begun

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Home and kitchen appliances, electronic products, apparel and B-segment cars stand to gain.

Financial inclusion may remain an unsolved puzzle

Financial inclusion may remain an unsolved puzzle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Days after the PM announced a financial inclusion package, a look at how banks and insurance firms are going about it and what lies ahead.

Was Cyrus Mistry a victim of back-seat driving?

Was Cyrus Mistry a victim of back-seat driving?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Mistry's intention of selling ailing steel maker Corus, Tata's so-called feather in the cap, was one reason for his ouster

Hurdles that the proposed IBC amendments face

Hurdles that the proposed IBC amendments face

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

While passing the scrutiny of courts is a tough challenge, with eight proposed amendments to the insolvency law, the government has sought to turn the focus back on at least some of the functions of the bankruptcy law.

Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?

Can public sectors banks clean up the rot within?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The finance ministry is not only keen to split the roles of CMD, but also wants to appoint them for a fixed tenure of five years.

Now, quote PAN if e-wallet spend exceeds Rs 50k a year

Now, quote PAN if e-wallet spend exceeds Rs 50k a year

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

But mobile wallet companies say many consumers are not ready to give out their PAN

Let us stop taxing women!

Let us stop taxing women!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.

Sebi readies new listing regulations to safeguard investors

Sebi readies new listing regulations to safeguard investors

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Listed entities would have to co-operate with intermediaries registered with Sebi such as debenture trustees and credit rating agencies

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.

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Kingfisher Airlines' brand valuation under SFIO scanner

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

SFIO is looking into the role of Grant Thornton LLP which had valued the brand.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

Loan default case: ED quizzes ex-CFO of Kingfisher Airlines

Loan default case: ED quizzes ex-CFO of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The agency is also investigating the overall financial structure of Kingfisher Airlines.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

NSA collected millions of SMS messages a day, says report

NSA collected millions of SMS messages a day, says report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The United States National Security Agency collected almost 200 million mobile phone text messages a day from around the world that allowed it to extract contact networks and credit card data of users, according to the latest leaks from whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Let's stop making cash the villain

Let's stop making cash the villain

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a New Year resolution for our policy-makers.

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Low growth visibility and trouble with regulators have resulted in lack of interest from investors

9 StartupVillage firms in Round-II of Nasscom initiative

9 StartupVillage firms in Round-II of Nasscom initiative

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Nine companies incubating at StartupVillage have made it to the second round of Nasscoms flagship programme to support 10,000 technology startups across India.

Another special invite for India's golf hero Shubhankar!

Another special invite for India's golf hero Shubhankar!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Shubhankar Sharma continues to live a dream as four-time major champion and former world no 1 Rory Mcllroy has extended an invitation to him for a practice round at the Augusta National Golf Club before the Masters begins in April.

India's cash-rich firms may deepen govt bond market, but spur volatility

India's cash-rich firms may deepen govt bond market, but spur volatility

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

As with TCS, most companies put their money in mutual funds, corporate bonds and bank deposits, which are losing their appeal versus government bonds in terms of both returns and safety.

Syndicate Bank fiasco: A lesson for PSU banks

Syndicate Bank fiasco: A lesson for PSU banks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

This comes after the arrest of Syndicate Bank Chairman S K jain.

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

In a conversation with Vishal Chhabria and Hamsini Karthik, Gautam Chhaochharia, executive director & head, India Research, UBS, explains why implementing goods and services tax (GST) may not be as disruptive as many perceive it to be. But, he warns investors shouldn't have high expectations on corporate earnings.

Volkswagen plays down hopes of quick answers over emissions cheating

Volkswagen plays down hopes of quick answers over emissions cheating

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

VW is under pressure to identify those responsible, to say how vehicles with illegal software will be fixed.

5 health insurance mistakes you should avoid

5 health insurance mistakes you should avoid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Contrary to popular perception, health insurance is rarely expensive and claims are usually paid by the insurers.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

5 reasons why pre-paid cards are the rage

5 reasons why pre-paid cards are the rage

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Open loop pre-paid cards come with a two-factor authentication. One for ATMs and PoS transactions, and the other for online transactions

Funding the unfunded: India helps small business borrow to grow

Funding the unfunded: India helps small business borrow to grow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

MUDRA bank will help microfinancing firms to lend more.