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How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Sachin P Mampatta goes back in time to recall a deluge that that has passed into lore in Kerala.

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Hotel chains do their bit to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The strident support from the hotels comes at a time when the industry is itself caught off guard with a sharp dip in both in-bound traffic from foreign markets, reduced domestic traction as well as a total shut-down of MICE business that has led the country top players by market cap to lose over half their value in just a little over a month.

Must read: This celebrity couple's beautiful parting letter

Must read: This celebrity couple's beautiful parting letter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

How the duo taught their fans a valuable lesson on love even after calling it quits.

FMPs crisis: Lessons for all to learn

FMPs crisis: Lessons for all to learn

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'Why are FMPs used as a vehicle for promoter funding against listed shares?' asks Debashis Basu.

In pics: Kim, JLo sizzle on the red carpet

In pics: Kim, JLo sizzle on the red carpet

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The hottest arrivals at the NBCUniversal Upfront red carpet.

Auto sector sees no fireworks this Diwali

Auto sector sees no fireworks this Diwali

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Industry expects sales to remain depressed in the coming festive season.

RIL, NBFCs drag Sensex down 464 points

RIL, NBFCs drag Sensex down 464 points

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The broader NSE Nifty too fell over 150 points to crack below the 10,400-mark as financials, IT and energy stocks declined.

2019: Year of reality check

2019: Year of reality check

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

From promoters losing their firms to consumers realising there are no free lunches, 2019 was a year of getting real,says Shailesh Dobhal.

Harshal Patel's eight-wkt haul sends Karnataka crashing

Harshal Patel's eight-wkt haul sends Karnataka crashing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Ronit Roy party with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Ronit Roy party with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

A look at the party pictures.

Are mutual fund investments really SAFE?

Are mutual fund investments really SAFE?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The Securities and Exchange Board of India does not seem to have understood the enormity of what funds have been up to. If Sebi does not crack down on mutual funds using cooked-up credit ratings to hide behind promoter funding, this is bound to grow into a systemic menace, says Debashis Basu.But MFs decided to become lenders without the legal backing to secure themselves, or the skillset to assess lending risk. If Sebi does not crack down on mutual funds using cooked-up credit ratings to hide behind promoter funding, this is bound to grow into a systemic menace, says Debashis Basu.

JD-S corporator murdered in Bengaluru

JD-S corporator murdered in Bengaluru

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

A Janata Dal-Secular corporator was shot dead by unidentified persons at Banashankari area of Bengaluru on Sunday, the police said.

'Mayaram would be of great help to Tourism ministry'

'Mayaram would be of great help to Tourism ministry'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Union Tourism Minister Shripad Naik on Friday said that having Arvind Mayaram as the new secretary in the ministry would be of great help.

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

DHFL resolution plan: Stakeholders seek legal protection

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The stakeholders want protection from any litigation which might arise due to fresh claims against the company, especially after PE funds have bought stake in the company and the resolution plan has been cleared by the bankers.

India Inc revenue growth hits six-quarter low in Q4: Report

India Inc revenue growth hits six-quarter low in Q4: Report

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

According to the Icra report, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation margin of its sample declined by 44 basis points on a YoY basis and 23 basis points on a quarter-on-quarter basis to 16.6 per cent.

How DHFL diverted Rs 12,700 crore to shadowy firms

How DHFL diverted Rs 12,700 crore to shadowy firms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The ED, which is probing the DHFL promoters' role in financing funds to gangster Iqbal Memon (alias Iqbal Mirchi), said Kapil Wadhawan, former chairman and managing director of the debt-laden company, played a very crucial role in these "nefarious transactions" by way of money laundering.

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, say ED

Huge scam in YES Bank for many years, say ED

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Proceeds of the crime had been siphoned off and laundered or concealed, or layered and integrated into the main financial system through the acquisition of properties. His wife Bindu Kapoor has been charged with being aware of the source of monies that were being routed through these companies.

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.

Anil Ambani appears before ED in Yes Bank case

Anil Ambani appears before ED in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Reliance group chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Mumbai in connection with a money-laundering probe against Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor and others, officials said. The agency is expected to record the statement of Ambani under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The 60-year-old businessman arrived at the ED office in Ballard Estate around 9.30 am.

New-look FRDI bill to offer higher deposit insurance

New-look FRDI bill to offer higher deposit insurance

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The government would be ironing out issues related to the controversial 'bail-in' clause in the earlier Bill, explore hiking the deposit insurance cover of customers, and decide whether the resolution framework should apply to public sector banks.

PIX: Katrina, Shah Rukh party with Salman

PIX: Katrina, Shah Rukh party with Salman

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Who all attended Arpita Khan Sharma's Diwali bash?

Low-cost housing? Here come new lenders!

Low-cost housing? Here come new lenders!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

A new crop of lending agencies like Dewan Housing Finance, Gruh Finance, Micro House Finance Corporation, SEWA and Mahindra Rural Housing Finance have entered the market.

A peek into the stocks that Jhunjhunwala is invested in

A peek into the stocks that Jhunjhunwala is invested in

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Jhunjhunwala increases stake in DHFL, luggage maker VIP Industries and pharma major Lupin but is cautious on auto holding. At the end of the March quarter, Jhunjhunwala held positions in 29 firms.

PIX: Priyanka, Sonakshi, Raveena at a store launch

PIX: Priyanka, Sonakshi, Raveena at a store launch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Check out the star arrivals.

After 104 days, GJM suspends Darjeeling shutdown

After 104 days, GJM suspends Darjeeling shutdown

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills will be suspended from Wednesday morning.

PIX: Salman, Anushka at Arpita's baby shower!

PIX: Salman, Anushka at Arpita's baby shower!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Looking at Salman's party pictures.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Now is the time to focus on mid and small-caps

Now is the time to focus on mid and small-caps

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Long-term investors should consider moving into smaller stocks. Rather than try to pick stocks, it makes sense to build a diversified portfolio by exposure across midcap and small caps funds, suggests Devangshu Datta.

North Zone beat West to win Deodhar Trophy

North Zone beat West to win Deodhar Trophy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Yusuf Pathan's 39-ball 80 was in vain as Mukesh Sharma and Rahul Dewan shared nine wickets to help North Zone beat West by 49 runs and win the Deodhar Trophy cricket tournament at the Moti Bagh stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent to custody till Mar 11

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money-laundering charges in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. The banker was held under the provision of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) around 3 am as he was allegedly not cooperating in the probe, they said.

PIX: At Aaradhya's birthday bash

PIX: At Aaradhya's birthday bash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Beti B's birthday was a grand affair!

'I never felt inadequate as a woman'

'I never felt inadequate as a woman'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Anita Dewan, vice president of marketing at Bharti AXA Life Insurance on handling gender discrimination and achieving success against odds.

Home loan rates to fall by 25-50 bps: DHFL

Home loan rates to fall by 25-50 bps: DHFL

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

As liquidity eases and inflation turns negative, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation on Friday said it expects home loan rates to come down by 25-50 basis points in the near-term.

Help U'khand victims, avoid iftar parties: Ajmer Dargah chief

Help U'khand victims, avoid iftar parties: Ajmer Dargah chief

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan on Saturday requested political and non-political groups in the country to avoid holding public Roza iftar parties in view of the recent Uttarakhand tragedy.

Loans by NBFCs plunge 31% in Q4

Loans by NBFCs plunge 31% in Q4

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

With liquidity crunch hitting operations, many finance companies have put the brakes on sanctions in the third quarter in the aftermath of the IL&FS crisis.

PIX: Riteish-Genelia, Shilpa, Lara party with Preity Zinta

PIX: Riteish-Genelia, Shilpa, Lara party with Preity Zinta

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has dropped to 7,000-7,500 units in a month. A lot of government projects have been announced but these are yet to translate to boost CV sales.

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

The murky trail of Rana Kapoor's firm DOIT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

DOIT is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Morgan Credits in which Rana Kapoor's daughters Radha, Roshini and Raakhe, are directors. In 2018-19, the company incurred a net loss of Rs 48.76 crore on revenues of Rs 59 crore - a sharp contrast to 2017-18 when it had profits of Rs 2.7 crore on revenues of Rs 43 crore. To fund these aggressive investments into its subsidiaries in 2018-19, DOIT used debt which doubled to Rs 600 crore in 2018-19 from the previous year.

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

We aren't saying it will happen, but a sequel to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai would be interesting, na?