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'Fresh start', a big challenge facing the microfinance industry

'Fresh start', a big challenge facing the microfinance industry

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The origin of the challenge is the so-called "fresh start" process. Many in the MFI industry apprehend that such a law in India will encourage small unsecured borrowers to default and destroy the credit culture. So, while'Fresh start' is a welcome step as it will free up the debtors from the archaic laws of the colonial era, debtors need handholding and counselling to prevent any misuse, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How to stay financially fit after 60

How to stay financially fit after 60

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

After retirement, the pressure on finances increases in the absence of regular income. Here are a few suggestions to ensure a smooth post-retirement life

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Centre has to bear the maximum burden of borrowing NSSF loans to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore.

SC directs Mallya to disclose assets by April 21

SC directs Mallya to disclose assets by April 21

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The banks also wanted disclosure of assets of Mallya's other close relatives and former relatives, including his ex-wife, which was objected by his counsel.

RBI chief Rajan says not seeking second term

RBI chief Rajan says not seeking second term

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Rajan tells RBI colleagues he will be returning to academics

5 signs your debit card is at risk

5 signs your debit card is at risk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Be careful if you find your postal mails/ bank and financial statements intercepted, pilfered or tampered with.

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

Why this is the right time to buy your dream car

Why this is the right time to buy your dream car

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

From discounts to hundred per cent financing to talks of a price hike, companies are doing everything to ensure retail sales pick up this month.

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'The people let off by the NBFCs have little bargaining power and willingly settle for a 20% to 25% cut in their existing salaries when hunting for new jobs.'

Rupee gains 14 paise against dollar

Rupee gains 14 paise against dollar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The rupee depreciated by 19 paise to trade at almost seven-month low of 61.94 against the US currency in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on capital outflows amidst the dollar's gain against other currencies overseas.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

It's 19/11 and D-day dawns for the RBI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

'If the RBI board forces the management's hand on all the key issues, it should be prepared for resignations by the governor and the key deputy governor, Viral Acharya,' warns T N Ninan.

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ma and the other co-founders had finalised the name "Alibaba" after much research on its acceptability.

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

PM warns of 'surgical strikes' against black money

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

"If we do surgical strikes (in this area), you can imagine what all will come out," the prime minister said.

Pitfalls in reverse mortgage that your heirs inherit

Pitfalls in reverse mortgage that your heirs inherit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The biggest catch in a reverse mortgage is that you cannot move out of the house

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

FinMin sets up panel on unclaimed PPF, small savings deposits

FinMin sets up panel on unclaimed PPF, small savings deposits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Committee, which has been set up in pursuance of the announcement made by the Minister in his Budget speech, will also suggest whether the unclaimed deposit should come to government or be kept in a separate account.

Sensex defies Greek bailout, reclaims 28,000

Sensex defies Greek bailout, reclaims 28,000

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Positive cues from the global market front aided the rally.

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

Mallya case: Diageo questions DRT's power to attach money

Mallya case: Diageo questions DRT's power to attach money

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The company contented before the tribunal that the amount was paid outside India.

'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.

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Modi said there was a need to make transactions 'transparent' in India.

Is the much-touted Bhavantar project a disaster?

Is the much-touted Bhavantar project a disaster?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Allegations abound that traders milked the scheme to artificially keep prices down, while a significant amount of growers didn't even register owing to multiple difficulties in registration and were deprived of the payout.

Rupee retreats from 7-month high as shares fall

Rupee retreats from 7-month high as shares fall

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The domestic currency hovered in a range of 60.59-60.85 per dollar during the late morning deals.

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thanks to rupee depreciation, India has a chance to fundamentally rework its stifled manufacturing sector.

Global cues to dictate market movements

Global cues to dictate market movements

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The higher rate cut by RBI is positive for rate-sensitive sectors in the medium to long term.

Rupee snaps two-day fall, rebounds 39 paise vs dollar

Rupee snaps two-day fall, rebounds 39 paise vs dollar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Tracking a recovery in local shares, the Indian rupee on Friday snapped a two-day declining trend and bounced back by 39 paise to end at 61.44 against the Greenback on fresh dollar selling by exporters and some banks.

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Time for Pakistan to accept reality on Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'The sooner Pakistan and India face these geopolitical realities, the better it will be for their own security and prosperity,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Teesta Setalvad's NGO's licence suspended for 6 months

Teesta Setalvad's NGO's licence suspended for 6 months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The home ministry said exercising the powers conferred under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, the registration of Sabrang Trust has been suspended for a period of 180 days with effect from September 10, 2015.

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.

India to become a global player? First, get your trade policy right

India to become a global player? First, get your trade policy right

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

World Bank's Doing Business Indicators ranks India (out of 189) at 132 for trading across borders.

How to earn more in the golden years

How to earn more in the golden years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'The stimulus message was tagged on to what was meant to be an exhortation to self-reliance, glossing over the near impossibility of merging the immediate requirement of relief for a huge population and a questionable strategy for the future trajectory of a large economy aspiring to superstardom,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Rupee at 3-month high of 61.08 versus dollar

Rupee at 3-month high of 61.08 versus dollar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Overseas funds have also become strong buyers of debt, with net purchases of $5.6 billion so far this year.

59 government U-turns on demonetisation

59 government U-turns on demonetisation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The finance ministry and the RBI have performed many somersaults in these last 42 days.

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'If I had to highlight one area that will do well, it is the financial assets -- that is the private sector banks, insurance and mutual funds.'

In an interconnected world, India cannot escape Greece crisis's fallout

In an interconnected world, India cannot escape Greece crisis's fallout

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

If the impact of the Greece crisis spreads across Europe and parts of the world which are more interconnected than ever before, India cannot hope to be insulated, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

India Inc's growing disconnect between profits and dividends

India Inc's growing disconnect between profits and dividends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Some big ones hoard cash unduly and others borrow to keep up payments to shareholders

How govt plans to curb domestic circulation of black money

How govt plans to curb domestic circulation of black money

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The Central Board of Direct Taxes is set to rationalise I-T rules.