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17 risks that can shake markets

17 risks that can shake markets

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Rumours about a spike in taxes for equity investors are flying thick and fast.

South Asia Fund key to PTL sale

South Asia Fund key to PTL sale

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Out of nearly 30 public sector undertakings and assets under 'strategic sale' plan, only the ONGC-HPCL plan has been completed

What is compensation cess and how will it help govt cuts fiscal deficit?

What is compensation cess and how will it help govt cuts fiscal deficit?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Centre has projected reining in its fiscal deficit at 3.3 per cent of GDP in FY19.

Phased pension hike likely to meet fiscal deficit target

Phased pension hike likely to meet fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The higher salaries and pension outgo will be equivalent to about one per cent of the GDP.

SCI to be flag carrier after divestment: Shourie

SCI to be flag carrier after divestment: Shourie

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

Shipping Corporation of India will continue to be the national flag carrier even after its privatisation and government will have powers to requisition its entire fleet in case of emergency, Disinvestment Minister Arun Shourie said on Wednesday.

War may spell boom for India's IT sector: Shourie

War may spell boom for India's IT sector: Shourie

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

The ongoing US-led aggression on Iraq will help India's information technology industry in the post-war scenario, Union Disinvestment, IT and Communications Minister Arun Shourie said on Tuesday.

Govt to sell 5% stake in ONGC for Rs 17,000 cr

Govt to sell 5% stake in ONGC for Rs 17,000 cr

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Finance Ministry is considering to sell 5 per cent stake in ONGC in the current fiscal, which could garner about Rs 17,000 crore to the exchequer.

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.

Panel to take up STC divestment next week

Panel to take up STC divestment next week

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

A meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Group may be held next week to discuss the draft shareholders and share-purchase agreements for divestment of the State Trading Corporation.

Govt to shut 3 HMT units, offers VRS to employees

Govt to shut 3 HMT units, offers VRS to employees

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Department of Heavy Industry has been undertaking appraisals of each loss making CPSE to assess the prospects of revival.

Govt to save Rs 40,000 crore from austerity drive: Nomura

Govt to save Rs 40,000 crore from austerity drive: Nomura

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The government's austerity drive announced on Thursday , would lead to a saving of up to Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) or 0.3 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but poses risks to growth, Japanese brokerage Nomura has said.

Divestment delay cost the Modi govt Rs 4,700 crore

Divestment delay cost the Modi govt Rs 4,700 crore

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Ministers might be fond of attributing the Sensex's rise to renewed interest from foreign investors, betting on an impending revival in the economy, but share prices are influenced more by supply and demand.

Orissa to privatise 10 functioning PSUs

Orissa to privatise 10 functioning PSUs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Included in the list are Industrial Development Corp of Orissa, Coop Spinning Mills of Nayagarh, Badamba and Baragarh, Kalinga Spinning Mills, Dhenkanal and Gopi Spinning Mills, Baliapal.\n\n

Flying high, IndiGo eyes Air India for a new take-off

Flying high, IndiGo eyes Air India for a new take-off

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The international operations of Air India seem to be the main attraction for IndiGo, which has also flagged concerns about some foreign overseas airlines being allowed "disproportionate access" to the Indian market.

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.

3 years lock in for Hind Copper bidders

3 years lock in for Hind Copper bidders

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Disinvestment Ministry has stipulated a three year lock in period for prospective bidders vying for stake in Hindustan Copper where Government proposes to shed its entire equity.

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Over 2 lakh new central govt jobs by 2017

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Over two lakh posts are estimated to be created by the Central government in its various departments.

Madras Fertilizers touches 52-week high

Madras Fertilizers touches 52-week high

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Madras Fertilizers was perpendicularly boosted by the government's launching the disinvestment process in the company.\n\n\n\n

SCI's mast flies high

SCI's mast flies high

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

SCI found itself sailing ahead on Tuesday following a crucial divestment meet scheduled for Tuesday to decide on the modus operandi for the company's divestment.

A daunting task to meet the fiscal deficit target

A daunting task to meet the fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The challenge of achieving fiscal deficit targets for the next two years seems daunting.

Punjab govt rejects bid for Punjab Comm

Punjab govt rejects bid for Punjab Comm

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

The government of Punjab has rejected the sole bid for a strategic stake in state-run Punjab Communications Ltd, a senior government official said on Friday.

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

BMS, a union affiliated to RSS, plans rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on Nov 17; SJM to protest on Oct 29.

Tax collection beats expectation, up 18%

Tax collection beats expectation, up 18%

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Government gets Rs 17.1 lakh crore in its kitty

Sensex & PSU stake sale: Stock market down for the 17th time

Sensex & PSU stake sale: Stock market down for the 17th time

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The divergence shows lack of financial depth in the Indian stock markets.

How govt plans to meet divestment target

How govt plans to meet divestment target

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pawan Hans, Dredging Corp on list to meet target of Rs 800 bn for 2018-19

RCF up on divestment hopes

RCF up on divestment hopes

Rediff.com26 May 2003

RCF got a boost from the government's inviting bids for global advisors in the divestment process.

HPCL, BPCL weighed down by legal wrangle

HPCL, BPCL weighed down by legal wrangle

Rediff.com19 May 2003

HPCL and BPCL were compelled downward today as marketmen reckon that their divestment may not even take place in the current calendar.

The good news is Parliament is running: PM

The good news is Parliament is running: PM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The prime minister made the reference about the functioning of the Parliament against the backdrop of the virtual washout of its Monsoon session over various issues.

Panagariya on how to make Air India attractive for buyers

Panagariya on how to make Air India attractive for buyers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Out of the total amount, Rs 17,359.77 crore is aircraft loan, while Rs 31,517.04 crore is working capital loan.

Economy showing mixed signals, outlook challenging: FinMin

Economy showing mixed signals, outlook challenging: FinMin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Economy showing mixed signals, outlook challenging: FinMin

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Rediff.com29 May 2019

If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No. 2 in the Modi government.

Rupee seen at 66-68 against USD, says Deutsche Bank

Rupee seen at 66-68 against USD, says Deutsche Bank

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

US interest rate normalisation policy is likely to keep global FX markets volatile.

Modi's sell-off drive thwarted; more spending cuts likely

Modi's sell-off drive thwarted; more spending cuts likely

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Officials say a fall in global oil prices will reduce the government's subsidy burden, giving it a greater chance of hitting its ambitious fiscal deficit target of 4.1 percent of gross domestic product in the fiscal year to March.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

Oil subsidy bill is nearly twice the year's budgeted estimate - with 6 months to go

Oil subsidy bill is nearly twice the year's budgeted estimate - with 6 months to go

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Senior policymakers say it is a tough task and the finance ministry may resort to the time-tested method of carrying forward part of the subsidy payment burden to the next fiscal year.

Budget 2019: Why FM likely to stick to fiscal deficit target at 3.4% of GDP

Budget 2019: Why FM likely to stick to fiscal deficit target at 3.4% of GDP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Budget-makers in North Block are looking to maintain this fiscal status quo, in spite of tax revenues nowhere close to where the government wants and in spite of possible higher expenditure commitments.

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

CBI to probe Air India-Indian Airlines merger, other UPA-era deals

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The CBI today registered three FIRs and a preliminary enquiry to probe alleged irregularities in Indian Airlines-Air India merger and purchase of 111 aircraft, leasing of planes and giving up of profit-making routes by Air India, causing a loss of thousands of crore of rupees.