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'People should feel like spending more'

'People should feel like spending more'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'One of the ways to do that is to ensure that NBFCs have got liquidity.' 'If we don't do that, this mood of gloom will continue.' NBFCs need to be provided with liquidity if they have to start lending.

Varanasi: Clean ghats, unclean rivers

Varanasi: Clean ghats, unclean rivers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The challenges authorities face in cleaning Ganga and other holy rivers in Varanasi.

'We're looking for firms that can survive crisis'

'We're looking for firms that can survive crisis'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

We look at strong companies. We tell them to conserve liquidity and conserve cash so that they can survive this period of downturn and come out stronger, says Shahzaad Dalal.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Shringla last served as India's envoy to the US. He will be serving a two-year term. In the course of a diplomatic career spanning 35 years, Shringla has held a variety of positions in New Delhi and abroad, and is considered an expert on India's neighbourhood.

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The weakness in the rupee and broader markets has led to evaporation in the market cap.

Going Green: Now even you can own a solar park in India

Going Green: Now even you can own a solar park in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The move comes at a time when IL&FS Energy has joined hands with SB Energy

RIL keen to sell stake in Haryana SEZ

RIL keen to sell stake in Haryana SEZ

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

With an aim of roping in a strategic partner for its Haryana SEZ project, corporate giant Reliance Industries is believed to be in talks with IL&FS and a couple of other players for part-sale of its stake.

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Financial planners advise against putting capital to work by anticipating what might go up or down.

We don't want to be lectured by India, Pak FS

We don't want to be lectured by India, Pak FS

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Pakistan Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir who spoke to the media at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Thursday after meeting his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao said his country desired better ties with India but said Pakistan did not wants talks in which it is lectured to by India.

Piramal Group's resolution plan for beleaguered DHFL gets NCLT nod

Piramal Group's resolution plan for beleaguered DHFL gets NCLT nod

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday approved Piramal Group's resolution plan for the beleaguered Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), which has been reeling from the insolvency process since 2019. The plan put forward by Piramal Group, which has offered to pay Rs 37,250 crore, has been approved by the committee of creditors (CoC), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

MFs see strong inflows in October

MFs see strong inflows in October

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

In October, the contribution through SIPs rose to Rs 79.85 billion, up 42% compared to the same month last year.

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

While the lender has Rs 17,000 crore of retail assets and land parcels in Juhu, Borivali, Worli, and Chembur in Mumbai, there may be a disconnect between the quality of DHFL's books and the value bidders ascribe to it.

8 broking stocks you could look at

8 broking stocks you could look at

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Valuations of broking companies have halved since January 2008. Patient investors can start accumulating selective stocks with a long-term perspective.

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since last month, the realty (down 23%), auto (down 16%) and finance (down 14%) indices have underperformed the market by falling over 13%, as against 8% decline in the benchmark indices

SBI: No major risk in NBFC portfolio

SBI: No major risk in NBFC portfolio

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

NBFCs are facing the heat of a crisis at IL&FS, which defaulted on repayment of its commercial paper dues, leading to a contagion effect in the sector.

How the new Companies Act will affect Tata Sons, Bharti Telecom

How the new Companies Act will affect Tata Sons, Bharti Telecom

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Companies such as Tata Sons and Bharti Telecom, which are unlisted but have listed subsidiaries, may soon have to file periodic financial statements with the registrar of companies under the new provision of the Companies Act. The provision requires greater financial disclosures by a certain category of unlisted companies.

Bandhan Bank keen on affordable housing loan

Bandhan Bank keen on affordable housing loan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Bandhan Bank is expecting that a little less than 50 per cent of its portfolio will be dominated by affordable housing loans in the next three to five years.

'We remain positive on India though there could be some blips on the way'

'We remain positive on India though there could be some blips on the way'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'Slower-than-anticipated recovery can be a bigger risk this time than a liquidity-driven event -- at least for India.'

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED has summoned Raj in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities related to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services loan to Kohinoor CTNL.

Pakistan admits timing of meeting Hurriyat leaders 'not totally right'

Pakistan admits timing of meeting Hurriyat leaders 'not totally right'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Pakistan has admitted that the timing of its high commissioner's meeting with the Hurriyat leaders in New Delhi ahead of the foreign secretary-level talks was "perhaps not totally right".

Sports Shorts: Lin Dan ends title drought at Malaysia Open

Sports Shorts: Lin Dan ends title drought at Malaysia Open

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday.

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Covid robs Moradabad's Brass City of its shine

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the local Brass Handicrafts Manufacturers Association (BHMA), some 800,000 people are directly employed in Moradabad's massive brass handicrafts and utensils manufacturing industry, which has some 30,000 small and micro-scale units and a total annual turnover of Rs 10,000 crore. The manufacturers are heavily dependent on export markets such as the US, Canada, Australia and the European Union. And exports account for nearly 70 per cent of their revenues. According to industry insiders, since this year's lockdowns, manufacturing has been at 65 per cent of normal levels.

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Zee Entertainment last week witnessed shareholder activism that saw an open call for the ouster of promoters and the incumbent management led by Punit Goenka. Besides, Dish TV also faced a similar call earlier this month. The trouble at Zee Entertainment can be gauged from the fact that this is a unique company wherein the promoters own just 3.99 per cent, but fully control the firm.

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

India Inc's global investment shrinks in August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Among other major companies, Cox & Kings made a total investment of $39.95 million in four different WOS situated in Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

Lessons for foreign firms from SoftBank Energy's exit

Lessons for foreign firms from SoftBank Energy's exit

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Energy's exit is a cautionary tale for several foreign investors in India as close to 16 Gw of solar and wind power projects languish without any power purchase agreement, 24 Gw without transmission connectivity and around 2 Gw unilaterally cancelled by project developers.

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

French security researcher Robert Baptiste posted a screenshot suggesting the micro-blogging platform that offers a Twitter-like experience in Indian languages had Chinese connections.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

IIT's K-Yan: a new learning device

IIT's K-Yan: a new learning device

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Aiming at merging technology with education, IL&FS Education & Technology Services along with IIT-Bombay has developed an integrated system with built-in computer, monitor, DVD player, projector and stereo system.

Economy: Modi II will have to undo Modi I's damage

Economy: Modi II will have to undo Modi I's damage

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

'If businesses are focused on de-leveraging, they can hardly be investing. This is the price extracted by investment mistakes during UPA rule, and should have been foreseen. 'But Modi-I must share the blame, for muted reform of the financial sector, partisan policy in telecom, the harm done to exports by an over-priced rupee, and so on,' says T N Ninan.

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

'Indianness of Arunachal is not to be proven to anyone'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Our love for our great nation -- Bharat is second to none and our patriotism towards our motherland -- India is for the entire nation to emulate.'

Justice S J Mukhopadhaya retires as NCLAT chairperson

Justice S J Mukhopadhaya retires as NCLAT chairperson

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

He supervised and handled several major big ticket insolvency cases that includes Essar Steel, Bhushan Power & Steel, Bhushan Steel, Jaypee Infratech, ElectroSteel Steel, Binani Cement, Reliance Communications.

NBFC lending to real estate sector down 48% in FY19

NBFC lending to real estate sector down 48% in FY19

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

this move by the government is likely to iron out the current challenges for the NBFCs and in turn help the real estate sector.

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Zojila Tunnel: All you need to know about India's longest road tunnel

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The 14.15 km tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity to Srinagar, Kargil and Leh.

5 stocks that can give you high returns

5 stocks that can give you high returns

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

They are large-caps, leaders in their business and have good brand value.

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Shareholders force head honchos of Apollo Tyres to take pay cut

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The move comes after Neeraj Kanwar's reappointment as managing director was rejected by minority shareholders owing to his salary, which increased in spite of a fall in the company's profitability.

Satyam scam: Sebi asks Raju's family to return Rs 1,800 crore

Satyam scam: Sebi asks Raju's family to return Rs 1,800 crore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The latest penalties for insider trading follows an earlier disgorgement order passed by Sebi in July last year.

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Investing: Your MF queries answered

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Sensex cracks 554 points despite RBI rate cut

Sensex cracks 554 points despite RBI rate cut

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Top losers in the Sensex pack included IndusInd Bank, Yes Bank, SBI, L&T, Tata Steel, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Vedanta, Tata Motors and RIL, tumbling up to 6.97 per cent.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank comes under Sebi scanner for 'insider trading'

Lakshmi Vilas Bank comes under Sebi scanner for 'insider trading'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

LVB had faced some serious flak in terms of bad loans, earnings and credit rating downgrades, since 2016.