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A year of Shaktikanta Das: The hits & misses as RBI guv

A year of Shaktikanta Das: The hits & misses as RBI guv

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The career bureaucrat-turned-central banker walked into the 19th floor corner room of the Reserve Bank on December 12, 2018. Since February 2019, the Das-led RBI has cut the repo rate by a whopping 135 basis points to support the sagging growth, including an unprecedented 35 bps reduction in August. As he completes one year at the helm, woes in the NBFC sector, overall health of the banking sector and steeply falling economic growth are among the major challenges that needs to be tackled sooner than later.

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

'2022 will be blockbuster year for films'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'We will see footfall returning to pre-COVID levels by January.'

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

It's difficult to escape the taxman now!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

With big data analyses, your investments, spends and big purchases are being tracked more closely now by the income tax department.

Modi wants to create a new normal

Modi wants to create a new normal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'Gloom is nowhere in sight, with healthy foreign exchange reserves, a strong rupee, healthy tax collections, corruption and crony capitalism under check,' argues Gopal Krishna Agrawal.

Sushant case: ED summons Goa businessman; NCB gathers details

Sushant case: ED summons Goa businessman; NCB gathers details

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Officials said Gaurav Arya, who runs a hotel in the coastal state, has been asked to depose before the central probe agency at its office in the Ballard Estate area of Mumbai on August 31.

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

ISIS terror funding: India meets global eco powers in Paris

ISIS terror funding: India meets global eco powers in Paris

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

India along with major world economies is participating in the first-ever global meeting being held here to discuss and evolve mechanisms to combat the clandestine and largely undetected terrorist financing network of the Islamic State terror group.

'Chinese are fully aware of our resolve'

'Chinese are fully aware of our resolve'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'I want to assure this House that in these talks we have not conceded anything.' Full text of what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament on the Chinese pullback in eastern Ladakh.

Covid-19 impact: Low interest loans likely for vaccine companies

Covid-19 impact: Low interest loans likely for vaccine companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

While there has been no commitment from the government on the procurement of vaccines, initial volumes, or distribution plans, there is a likelihood that the low interest loans may be made available to these players only when the time to scale up manufacturing arises.

Note ban objective was to squeeze out cash: Jaitley

Note ban objective was to squeeze out cash: Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Jaitley said note ban has compelled people to deposit money into bank accounts.

Already bought insurance? Now read this

Already bought insurance? Now read this

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Here are four things to keep in mind after buying life insurance

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Raghuram Rajan: 'James Bond' of the financial world

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Never one to mince words, Rajan will walk away with a mixed legacy

Use technology to make more money

Use technology to make more money

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Priya Nair tells you how you can use technology to invest better and maximise returns.

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

From Samsung to Apple iPhone XR, smartphone firms are showering discounts in April.

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While JioMart is doing 250,000 orders per day, BigBasket and Amazon pantry are doing 220,000 and 150,000 orders, respectively.

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

RBI rate cut makes auto cos happy

RBI rate cut makes auto cos happy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The onus is on the banks to pass the benefit to customers.

The rush for less cash

The rush for less cash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Initiatives to convince citizens to go cashless.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

3 ways we can fight corruption in the system: RBI gov

3 ways we can fight corruption in the system: RBI gov

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The RBI governor believes corruption ca be fought by streamlining the system.

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

More takers for Modi's Jan Dhan in Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The two states account for 24% of total accounts opened under financial inclusion scheme.

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Indicted by Lokayukta, Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

In a Facebook post, Jaleel himself confirmed that he had put in his papers. "I am happy to say that those who had been baying for my blood can be relieved for now. I have submitted my resignation to the chief minister. Since the past two years, I have been facing a media onslaught," Jaleel, second minister in the LDF ministry to resign on nepotism charges, said in the post.

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

RBI begins review of Jan Dhan rollout

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

A senior RBI official said the regulator was focusing on performance of banks' statewise and in each district.

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

E-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others witnessed successful festive season sales this year, Experts say e-commerce adoption in the country is accelerating by multiple years or what it would have looked like in 2025.

Row erupts over Rahul's TV interviews; EC issues notice for flouting poll code

Row erupts over Rahul's TV interviews; EC issues notice for flouting poll code

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

the Congress too petitioned the Election Commission for action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing an event organised by an industry body on the eve of the final phase of the Gujarat polls where he attacked the main opposition party.

Post demonetisation: How to earn more

Post demonetisation: How to earn more

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.

Rupee rises 9 paise to end at 61.95

Rupee rises 9 paise to end at 61.95

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The rupee resumed slightly lower at 62.05 per dollar as against the last weekend's level of 62.04 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market. It recovered to 61.88 per dollar before quoting 61.93 at 1045 hours.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

HC refuses to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami

HC refuses to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Goswami was arrested on Wednesday morning by Raigad police from his residence at Lower Parel in Mumbai for allegedly abetting the suicide of architect and interior designer Anvay Naik, and was taken to the Alibaug police station in neighbouring Raigad district.

How to manage your finances after job loss

How to manage your finances after job loss

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Those who have been handed the pink slip shouldn't make too many loan queries, advises Raj Khosla.

Mini-Budget Part III takes shape

Mini-Budget Part III takes shape

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The BJP chief began his speech with the slogan of uprooting the TMC government from Bengal and said in order to do that, he would visit all the districts of the state.

Post border clashes, China says troops committed to peace

Post border clashes, China says troops committed to peace

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Answering questions on the clashes near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector which resulted in injuries to both sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the most pressing issue for the world at present is the fight against the coronavirus.

What RBI governor needs to do

What RBI governor needs to do

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

'Trust your new governor,' Omkar Goswami advises RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. 'Just because he is from the IAS and doesn't carry a PhD from a US university does not make him unsuitable for the task.' 'If anything, Das will pour oil on troubled waters, and save the RBI's reputation.'

Duty raise to see gold imports dip 20%

Duty raise to see gold imports dip 20%

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Levy in India one of the highest in the world; finance minister urges banks to tell customers not to invest in the metal.

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

China admits 4 soldiers were killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Four Chinese soldiers were killed in the fierce clash with the Indian Army in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June last year, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) acknowledged for the first time on Friday.