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How NBFC crisis has hit India's textile industry

How NBFC crisis has hit India's textile industry

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Large retailers are allegedly importing apparel made of Chinese fabric from Bangladesh at nil duty, under our free trade agreement with the latter country. However, the same agreement does not permit duty-free export from here.

Stock exchanges will face penalties for tech glitches: Sebi

Stock exchanges will face penalties for tech glitches: Sebi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Stock exchanges and other market infrastructure institutions as well as their top officials are liable to face penalties for lapses in handling and recitfying technical glitches, with Sebi putting in a place a stricter compliance system driven by "financial disincentives". The markets watchdog has come out with a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) less than five months after a technical glitch halted trading at the country's largest bourse NSE for nearly four hours. There will be a "financial disincentives" structure for MIIs -- stock exchanges, clearing corporation and depositories -- for any business disruption beyond pre-defined time, according to a circular issued on Monday.

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The brand integration not only marks the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world, but will also set the company on its future journey to offer strong digital experiences to 1 billion Indians on its 4G network.

UPI: What the govt wants you to believe vs what you should know

UPI: What the govt wants you to believe vs what you should know

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The NITI Aayog may want us to believe this is one of the easiest payment systems in the world, but Tinesh Bhasin decodes the many unanswered queries and concerns involving the United Payments Interface.

India's largest coal mine hit by a political war

India's largest coal mine hit by a political war

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

There are allegations that the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh govt is putting pressure on South Eastern Coalfields to not renew the contract with Sainik Mining whose promoter Rudra Sen Sindhu is the son-in-law of the late Sahib Singh Varma, a BJP leader and former chief minister of Delhi.

January likely to see IPOs worth Rs 8,000 crore

January likely to see IPOs worth Rs 8,000 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

RailTel Corporation of India, Indigo Paints, Home First Finance Company, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, and Suryoday Small Finance Bank are among the companies looking to tap the market.

Infosys' cup of woes spills over

Infosys' cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com24 May 2018

This time an anonymous whistleblower made an appeal to market regulator Sebi to probe an agreement made by the tech giant with some of its ex-directors.

Don't charge migrants for bus/train back home, says SC

Don't charge migrants for bus/train back home, says SC

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The apex court, which passed interim directions, said all migrant workers who are stranded at various places shall be provided food by concerned states and Union Territories (UTs) at places which shall be publicised and notified to them for the period they are waiting for their turn to board a train or a bus.

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Naresh Goyal resigns; Jet to get Rs 1,500 crore funds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar said Naresh Goyal would be eligible to bid for the airline when the lenders auction it next month.

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Benefits of demonetisation come at a heavy price for Fintech firms. They will spend a massive amount on securing and reinforcing their cyber security apparatus this financial year. Karan Choudhury reports.

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used car? Read this

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about its condition, you also have to think about whether the price you are offering is anywhere close to its true value, reveals Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How to deal with different scores from credit bureaus

How to deal with different scores from credit bureaus

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

If variation is over 50 points, write to the bank and bureau immediately to correct the discrepancy

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Postmen to carry GPS devices from next week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

GPS devices will enable real-time money transactions

PM CARES Fund got Rs 3,076 crore in just 5 days: Account statement

PM CARES Fund got Rs 3,076 crore in just 5 days: Account statement

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The fund generated a lot of interest immediately after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced its formation of the fund in the last week of March after the COVID-19 outbreak and appealed for donations, prompting several private firms, government bodies and individuals, including celebrities, to donate money.

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

2 days after Cyclone Vardah, Chennai picks up the pieces

2 days after Cyclone Vardah, Chennai picks up the pieces

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

While flight operations have already resumed, inter-intra state train services also were partially operating since Tuesday night, they said.

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Why liquid funds are better than savings accounts for idle cash

Rediff.com11 May 2017

When selecting a liquid fund, stick to schemes with an AUM of above Rs 1,000 crore.

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Seed and early-stage start-ups are high-risk businesses, rarely have collateral and only 1 in 10 of them makes it to becoming a viable company.

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

With exporters' claim for over five months still pending, liquidity has been wiped out and the process of finalising new contracts has been held up.

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Body parts wash ashore next to Rio Olympic venue

Body parts wash ashore next to Rio Olympic venue

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Parts of a mutilated body washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, police said, just meters (yards) from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In 50 days, 60% of the work force was let off in retail, agri, textile and other sectors.

How govt plans to untangle the telecom mess

How govt plans to untangle the telecom mess

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Analysts have pointed out that with the dues arising out of the SC judgment there could soon be only two private telcos in the country, and not three - Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea - as now.

Govt used GST compensation cess elsewhere, violated law: CAG

Govt used GST compensation cess elsewhere, violated law: CAG

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The CAG has found that the Union government in the very first two years of the GST implementation wrongly retained Rs 47,272 crore of GST compensation cess that was meant to be used specifically to compensate states for loss of revenue.

Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15

Sitharaman asks banks to roll out loan restructuring scheme by Sep 15

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The finance minister asked lenders to identify eligible borrowers and reach out to them and urged for quick implementation of a sustained resolution plan for the revival of every viable business.

Upset about bank fee on cash transactions?

Upset about bank fee on cash transactions?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Don't fret, says Tinesh Bhasin.

GSTN: The solution to India's tax problems

GSTN: The solution to India's tax problems

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'Through the use of technology, the GSTN will tip the balance in favour of compliance rather than tax evasion, lowering the barriers for entry into the tax payment system while making it much harder to cheat on payments,' says Nandan Nilekani.

Moody's raises red flag on demonetisation impact in short term

Moody's raises red flag on demonetisation impact in short term

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Moody's said implementation challenges, in addition to affecting growth and government revenues, will impact corporates by lowering sales volumes and cash flows.

6 more airports to be auctioned under PPP model: FM

6 more airports to be auctioned under PPP model: FM

Rediff.com16 May 2020

These airports are those at Amritsar, Varanasi, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Raipur and Trichy.

EBay to spin off PayPal in 2015

EBay to spin off PayPal in 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The board finally gives into the demands by activist investor Carl Icahn.

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Diageo to 'review' Tribunal order, says $40mn paid to Mallya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

As part of their deal Diageo agreed to pay Mallya, $75 million for stepping down as chairman of United Spirits and for entering into a non-compete pact

Will you pay GST twice for using credit card? 7 myths busted

Will you pay GST twice for using credit card? 7 myths busted

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

"This is completely untrue. Please do not re-circulate such message without checking it with authority," Adhia said.

Icra downgrades Jet Airways' loan

Icra downgrades Jet Airways' loan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The company has finalised a three year business plan to increase revenue and control costs.

Boeing lease rates like to rise over MAX grounding

Boeing lease rates like to rise over MAX grounding

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Demand for the earlier variant 737NG planes is also expected to pick up due to the grounding of MAX planes.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Want to buy Life insurance and Term plan?

Want to buy Life insurance and Term plan?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Cover the spouse under the same policy. A joint life plan offers assurance that one will continue to receive the same financial care in case of an unforeseen loss of a partner, advises Pankaj Razdan.

'Corporate tax cuts will affect tax collection'

'Corporate tax cuts will affect tax collection'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'The corporate tax cuts will obviously result in lower tax payments by companies,' says Central Board of Direct Taxes member Akhilesh Ranjan who retires after 37 years in government service.

OROP row: No headway yet; two more veterans moved to hospital

OROP row: No headway yet; two more veterans moved to hospital

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

No headway was made on Thursday in resolving sticky issues for OROP implementation during talks between agitating ex-servicemen and government even as two more veterans on indefinite hunger strike were shifted to the army hospital following doctor's advice.

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

With substantial number of employees having been with Jet Airways for around 20 years, getting another job is also not easy considering the age factor and the job market situation.