News for 'Direct Banking Channels'

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'I am not minimising either the seriousness or the complex nature of the current situation.' 'Naturally, we have to do what it takes to secure our borders.' 'We are talking to the Chinese, both through military channels and diplomatic ones.'
'In fact, they work in tandem.' 'When it comes to finding a solution, this must be predicated on honouring all agreements and understandings.' 'And not attempting to alter the status quo unilaterally.'

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Mediocrity comes face to face with reality: Rahul hits back at PM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Gandhi had earlier tweeted about a smiling Modi during the latter's visit to Japan recently.

CBI raids D K Shivakumar's premises, 'recovers' Rs 57 lakh

CBI raids D K Shivakumar's premises, 'recovers' Rs 57 lakh

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Congress leaders have hit out at the BJP governments at the Centre and in Karnataka, questioning its timing.

The only purpose note ban served

The only purpose note ban served

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With GDP down by 2 per cent, while 99 per cent of banned notes make way back to the banking system, whom did demonetisation benefit?

Govt may link food subsidy with Aadhaar

Govt may link food subsidy with Aadhaar

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In other welfare schemes, such as those for cooking gas, pension and scholarships, which are linked to DBT, cash is transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

On the controversy surrounding the GDP numbers based on new calculations, he said statisticians have done as good a job as they can and economic growth is significantly high as costs have come down

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Indian govt is trying hard to get global investors to invest in the country.

Syndicate CMD bribery case may come before SIT on black money

Syndicate CMD bribery case may come before SIT on black money

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

The case of alleged bribery of Syndicate Bank Chairman-cum-Managing Director S K Jain may come up for discussion in the meeting of Special Investigation Team on black money, as it is a "classic" case of how proceeds of corruption were transferred through hawala channels.

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says Shyam Ponappa.

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of Indian assets in Kodaikanal and Ooty in Tamil Nadu and a flat in Delhi's Jorbagh. A cottage and house in Somerset in the UK and a tennis club located in Barcelona, Spain have also been attached as part of the same order, the agency said.

India remains FIIs' top pick, $2.87 billion pumped in Jan

India remains FIIs' top pick, $2.87 billion pumped in Jan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

India gains at the expense of Russia and Brazil

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley witll spearhead the campaign with BJP President Amit Shah as its chief strategist.

After tax sops, govt ushers FDI reforms to propel growth

After tax sops, govt ushers FDI reforms to propel growth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

FDI is a major driver of economic growth and a source of non-debt finance for the economic development of the country. The government has put in place an investor-friendly policy on FDI, under which investment up to 100 per cent is permitted on the automatic route in most sectors/ activities. At $ 64.37 billion, FDI in 2018-19 is the highest ever investment received for any financial year.

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

E-commerce companies are seeing an increase in demand for products such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, flour, rice, and lentils, and personal hygiene items like sanitisers and soaps and household cleaning products. Other products include instant noodles, baby food and Ayurvedic items. "There is even a huge spike in pet food," said a person.

Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

Mis-selling: How buyers can protect themselves

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

While regulators are trying to do their bit, the onus is on you to prove it.

Are global summits losing relevance?

Are global summits losing relevance?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Capital flows have become much more skittish and volatile during this period, with short-term horizons dominating allocations.

Time is ripe for up to 1% rate cut by RBI: Panagariya

Time is ripe for up to 1% rate cut by RBI: Panagariya

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

At its last policy review, the central bank left policy repo rates on hold at 7.25 percent, tying future cuts to inflation outlook.

Lessons for India from China's crisis

Lessons for India from China's crisis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The 'China model' will command less respect in India, which could help improve policy formulation.

Rajan on why RBI should have a uniform communication policy

Rajan on why RBI should have a uniform communication policy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Media has gone beyond its traditional boundaries.

Gold bleeding: Is it time to explore silver?

Gold bleeding: Is it time to explore silver?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Both banks and jewelers sell coins and bars, but it is generally costlier to buy it from a bank

'Brexit is only a near-term worry'

'Brexit is only a near-term worry'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Both Sensex and the rupee posted slight gains on Monday but Brexit concerns lingered.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

India Inc logs on to Facebook at Work

India Inc logs on to Facebook at Work

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Facebook will now directly compete with Slack, HipChat, Yammer and a few others in this space.

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Beware of new mobile malware attacks on Android devices!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

536 new malware families and a further 616 new variants affecting the Android platform were detected.

Exempt port projects from MAT: Assocham

Exempt port projects from MAT: Assocham

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

To generate ample private sector interest, there is a need to introduce market-linked tariff rates.

More steps to rationalise subsidies on anvil: Jaitley

More steps to rationalise subsidies on anvil: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The Centre had set up a Commission under former Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan to suggest steps to rationalise subsidy and help the government in effectively bringing down the fiscal deficit.

Rajan flays easy monetary policy; wants global crisis 'safety net'

Rajan flays easy monetary policy; wants global crisis 'safety net'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

RBI Governor flayed easy monetary policy of central banks in advanced economies saying it is "more cause than medicine".

A second attempt for India's first private insurer

A second attempt for India's first private insurer

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

HDFC Life has a balance between traditional policies and Ulips

The silent giant of the stock market

The silent giant of the stock market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.

Deallocation of coal could hit economic recovery: Fitch

Deallocation of coal could hit economic recovery: Fitch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India's economy grew at a two-year high of 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of this financial year, after a below-five per cent growth in 2012-13 and 2013-14.

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.

How Reliance Retail plans to take on ecommerce biggies

How Reliance Retail plans to take on ecommerce biggies

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Reliance has announced that it will roll out its e-commerce platform to as many as 1.2 million retailers and store owners in Gujarat. This is part of a nationwide roll-out that will come later this yea, reports Viveat Susan Pinto.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

Review: Rage turns into beauty in Kadvi Hawa

Review: Rage turns into beauty in Kadvi Hawa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'Don't let anybody tell you that Kadvi Hawa is a manifesto for the fight against climate change or that it's an austere, unforgiving movie.' 'This is an intensely felt, beautifully expressed piece of cinema,' says Sreehari Nair.

'It's a surgical strike against the country's poor'

'It's a surgical strike against the country's poor'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

'The execution has been 100 per cent faulty.' 'The scheme is also a stupid one, a real Tuglaq Darbar scheme.' 'This way of attacking black money is the most ineffective one.'

Black money: 300 accounts in HSBC list have no cash!

Black money: 300 accounts in HSBC list have no cash!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The SIT found and reported that there was no amount shown in almost 289 HSBC Geneva entries, while 122 of them were repeated twice in the same list.

Greece crisis is a good opportunity to buy stocks: Analysts

Greece crisis is a good opportunity to buy stocks: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Major global indices like CAC 40, DAX Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng, Nikkei, Straits Times, Sensex, Nifty have lost 1% - 10% in a week

FM Jaitley, Pak minister share cold vibes at global meet

FM Jaitley, Pak minister share cold vibes at global meet

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Frosty Indo-Pak relations after the beheading of Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops were on full display in Yokohama, Japan.

Economy out of difficult situation, more reforms in offing: Modi

Economy out of difficult situation, more reforms in offing: Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has within 100 days in office steered the economy out of a "difficult situation" and brought stability, and promised to remove roadblocks to foreign investment.