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RBI caps withdrawals from Yes Bank; supersedes board

RBI caps withdrawals from Yes Bank; supersedes board

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The regulatory actions, undertaken by the RBI and the government, came hours after finance ministry sources confirmed that SBI was directed to bail out the troubled lender. For the next month, Yes Bank will led by the RBI-appointed administrator Prashant Kumar, an ex-chief financial officer of SBI.

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Key relaxations traced in final regulations.

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Knight Frank and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in their report said that 10 million homes will be delivered by 2022 as targeted by the government.

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

In a show of solidarity, the CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against Covid-19.

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Deed done, now to make mega bank merger work

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'We can't have the best of both worlds -- large, efficient, world class government-owned banks, doing social banking and making profits. 'Why not set them free from the shackles of such obligations and run them as business units?' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

Food Security Bill: A few pertinent questions

Food Security Bill: A few pertinent questions

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Can the leaky public distribution system, or PDS, deliver the subsidised grain to two-thirds of the population?

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Budget is credible but badly packaged

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

As for structural reform, there are signs if one looks hard enough.

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Committee wants MoD to look upon private industry as an ally

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Stressing on the 'Make in India' initiative, a Ministry of Defence appointed committee has recommended enhanced private sector involvement by granting manufacturers tax and import concessions.

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

From crisis leaders to future Goliaths, India Inc saw them all in 2017, says Shailesh Dobhal.

We are paying for your misdeeds: Jaitley attacks Congress

We are paying for your misdeeds: Jaitley attacks Congress

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Insisting that Vijay Mallya was not given even "a rupee benefit" under the Modi government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said that loans were reportedly given to the businessman during the previous United Progressive Alliance rule through intervention of the North Block, a reference to the finance ministry.

3 troublesome twins that will rock economy in 2018

3 troublesome twins that will rock economy in 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The trio, 'twin shocks' of demonetisation and GST, 'twin balance sheet' problem that has been weakening India's banking system and the 'twin deficit' problem will continue to challenge economic management and performance in the year ahead, says Shankar Acharya.

A look at Jaitley's successes and failures in the past one year

A look at Jaitley's successes and failures in the past one year

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has few feathers in his cap for taking serious eff

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua and Ravindra Dholakia have been appointed for 4 years

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

The case for autonomy in higher education

The case for autonomy in higher education

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'Providing funds and autonomy to a few institutions that may not have the intent to excel must not become a case of trying to feed those who are not hungry and starving those who are famished,' says Jitendra Kumar Das, Director, FORE School of Management, New Delhi.

'Lockdown will lead to shutdown'

'Lockdown will lead to shutdown'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'You cannot start an MSME again.' 'It is not like a Yes Bank that someone comes and saves the bank.' Once the shutter is down for an MSME, nobody will come to its rescue.'

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.

India's real problem is not the Fed rate hike

India's real problem is not the Fed rate hike

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

There will very little direct impact from the US Fed's rate hike this time, as we are well prepared both to handle liquidity, outflow of FII funds and managing our currency. But that doesn't mean India will be out of the woods anytime soon, says M V Subramanian.

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

PM delivers a moving speech, but Dalit entreprenurs want action

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The original idea was to replace the existing schemes for scheduled castes and tribes.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.

Banks: 'No need to press panic button'

Banks: 'No need to press panic button'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'These are only passing clouds. The banking industry is a century-old industry and this is not the first time it is going through such a crisis.' 'When the economy revives, those companies that are in the infrastructure fields will also get revived.' 'After all, a lot of money has gone into creating assets like power projects and roads, so you can't say money has been wasted.'

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'

RBI may soon allow interoperability of Post payment bank ATMs

RBI may soon allow interoperability of Post payment bank ATMs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The vertical will be based out of Bengaluru.

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

India needs a National Trade Policy Council, chaired by a minister who reports directly to the PM, says Jayanta Roy, former economic advisor to the Union commerce ministry.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

Fitch cuts India's FY20 growth forecast to 4.6%

Fitch cuts India's FY20 growth forecast to 4.6%

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Fitch reaffirmed India's rating at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook saying the rating balances a still strong medium-term growth outlook compared with similar category peers and relative external resilience stemming from solid foreign-reserve buffers against high public debt, a weak financial sector and some lagging structural factors, including governance indicators and GDP per capita.

Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

Labour reforms move a step ahead; outsiders can now become TU leaders

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Centre has, however, retained its proposal to curb flash strikes as workers in all factories will be required to give employers a strike notice of at least two weeks after the Bill becomes a law.

Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks yet

Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks yet

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'Investors should not commit fresh money to these stocks right now, unless they can hold for the next three to four years.'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

'Don't treat nurses as angels, treat them as professionals'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'The government lights lamps for nurses but when we demand what's due for us, they don't listen at all.'

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

Pvt players may run freight, passenger trains in India

Pvt players may run freight, passenger trains in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Inviting private sector in Indian Railways is a good idea.

Brand building: Why oil companies avoid sports stars

Brand building: Why oil companies avoid sports stars

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Many believe that marketing budgets could be a hurdle.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget.

PM must announce radical reforms to win investors confidence

PM must announce radical reforms to win investors confidence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

This was India's time; with a strong central bank governor and a new decisive government, anything was possible.

How Sunil Vachani plans to take Dixon Tech global

How Sunil Vachani plans to take Dixon Tech global

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Today, Vachani's public-listed company, Dixon Technologies, has gone beyond manufacturing just television sets. Armed with private equity funding from Motilal Oswal eight years ago, it has transformed itself into a Rs 4,400 crore electronic manufacturing services major, which now straddles lighting products, home appliances, feature phones, LED bulbs, amongst others. A two-part series looks at how two home-grown manufacturers are leveraging the govt's production-linked incentive scheme.