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Foreign clients move Rs 25-trillion away from Swiss banks

Foreign clients move Rs 25-trillion away from Swiss banks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

While there are no specific data for money that could be of Indians, this includes outflows to the tune of 100 billion Swiss francs that are related to fine payments in the context of declaration of untaxed money, as per a new study by PwC.

BJP tops with Rs 1917-cr income in FY22, TMC second at Rs 546 cr: Report

BJP tops with Rs 1917-cr income in FY22, TMC second at Rs 546 cr: Report

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The BJP declared a total income of Rs 1917.12 crore during 2021-22 and spent Rs 854.467 crore or 44.57 per cent of it.

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Relations with the government, the bank's majority owner, are a tricky issue for all SBI chiefs, and, like all his predecessors, Khara will be closely watched for his equations with the finance ministry representative on the SBI board.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren slapped with fresh ED summons for Nov 17

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren slapped with fresh ED summons for Nov 17

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to appear before it in Ranchi on November 17 for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state, official sources said Wednesday.

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

As Microsoft ends support for its Windows XP next month, the software giant said a number of ATMs are yet to upgraded and such cash vending machine may face security risk.

US court sentences Indian to 3 years in jail for call centre fraud

US court sentences Indian to 3 years in jail for call centre fraud

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

An Indian national from Gurgaon has been sentenced to three years in federal imprisonment on charges of call centre fraud that intended to cheat Americans of millions of dollars, a US attorney said.

Banks have no right over info on overseas assets: Mallya

Banks have no right over info on overseas assets: Mallya

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya on Thursday told the Supreme Court that banks have no right over the information of his overseas movable and immovable assets as he was an NRI since 1988.

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

Who is George Soros? The man who criticised Narendra Modi

Who is George Soros? The man who criticised Narendra Modi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

George Soros, who is in the eye of the storm over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Adani issue, is an Hungarian-born American financier, philanthropist, and activist whose success as an investor made him one of the wealthiest men in the world. He is also known as a powerful and influential supporter of liberal social causes. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference on Thursday, the billionaire philanthropist said he believes the turmoil at Gautam Adani's business empire may weaken Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hold on the government, a statement which was strongly contested by the BJP as an attack on Indian democracy.

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Govt must protect central bank's independence: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan rejected the argument that inflation has come down largely because of "good luck" stemming from low oil prices.

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The agency wants to question and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Sell assets of guarantors if firms don't repay: Govt to banks

Sell assets of guarantors if firms don't repay: Govt to banks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The ministry further told banks that "it would be prudent to take steps against guarantors immediately when no sign of revival is visible".

India still eyes World Bank loans

India still eyes World Bank loans

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Diplomatic channels activated to keep India eligible for soft loans from World Bank affiliate, though rules show it's probably time we made way for the needier others.

Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Shares of cos having Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investments settle on mixed note

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Shares of companies having investments of late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ended on a mixed note on Tuesday. The 62-year-old investor, who was known as the Big Bull and Warren Buffett of India for his investment acumen, passed away on Sunday. Jhunjhunwala had investments in more than three dozen companies, the most valuable being watch and jewellery maker Titan, part of the Tata group. Titan ended 0.88 pe cent higher at Rs 2,493.65.

Private banks at high risk of losing customers: IBM study

Private banks at high risk of losing customers: IBM study

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Conducted by research firm IDC, the study titled 'Understanding the Indian Retail Banking Customer' says push marketing is fast becoming obsolete and the thrust should be on creating brand advocates.

Come and arrest me, Soren tells ED as agency rejects his plea on summons

Come and arrest me, Soren tells ED as agency rejects his plea on summons

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader had asked the ED to advance the date of appearance to November 16, which has not been agreed to by the agency, they said.

ITR: Don't Fail To Make Full Disclosures

ITR: Don't Fail To Make Full Disclosures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Many salaried taxpayers hold the misconception that they don't need to disclose any other income since TDS is deducted from their salary.

LNG Tankers Shortage Affects India's Fuel Supply

LNG Tankers Shortage Affects India's Fuel Supply

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tightening Russian gas supplies to Europe has led to scramble for tankers before winter sets in.

SBI is the most trusted bank but needs to shift gears for Gen-X

SBI is the most trusted bank but needs to shift gears for Gen-X

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

SBI had a tough journey in the last 40 years.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If there was one event that made the month of August stand out, it was a strengthening of the dollar index to levels last seen only 20 years ago, as the Federal Reserve dispelled all doubts about its intention to continue raising interest rates. Predictably, most currencies suffered against the US unit, with the bulk of the losers belonging to the emerging markets pack. Amid the volatility, the rupee, however, has displayed significant resilience and fared much better than most of its peer currencies.

Arrest of a Banker

Arrest of a Banker

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

This is one of the many such cases that helped to create an acute fear psychosis among public sector bankers, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his fascinating new book Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy.

Service sector activity falls to 6-month low in Sep

Service sector activity falls to 6-month low in Sep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Indian services sector activity fell to a six-month low in September, as new business inflows rose at the slowest rates since March, amid inflationary pressures and competitive conditions, a monthly survey said. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell to 54.3 in September, from 57.2 in August, highlighting the weakest rate of expansion since March. For the fourteenth straight month, the services sector witnessed an expansion in output. In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Post graduate colleges are aggressively tying up with banks to introduce banking courses.

'Aim to make FAME scheme more transparent'

'Aim to make FAME scheme more transparent'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'The aim is also to probe how the ministry and testing agencies made negligence in examining these OEMs, so that such negligence is avoided in the future.'

Indians rank 16th on leaked HSBC list

Indians rank 16th on leaked HSBC list

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Switzerland, UK, Venezuela, US and France are t

Fixed deposits may not give you higher returns in future

Fixed deposits may not give you higher returns in future

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Slow credit off-take to put pressure on margins

SBI says ATM ops in losses, supports idea charging customers

SBI says ATM ops in losses, supports idea charging customers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Stating that its ATM operations are making losses, nation's largest bank SBI has said it is all for charging customers for transactions.

Services sector output hits 3-month high in Nov

Services sector output hits 3-month high in Nov

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

India's services sector output growth touched a three-month high in November as business inflows rose markedly amid accommodative demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 55.1 in October to 56.4 in November, indicating a sharp increase in output that was the quickest in three months even amid higher operating expenses. Survey participants linked the latest expansion to demand strength, successful marketing and a sustained upturn in sales.

What NRIs Need To Know About Form 10F

What NRIs Need To Know About Form 10F

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Many non-resident taxpayers faced issues in filing Form 10F since the portal didn't allow those who didn't have PAN to file the form.'

India Inc seeks funds for global acquisition

India Inc seeks funds for global acquisition

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Elaborating this, Swati Piramal, vice president, Assocham and director of drug major Nicholas Piramal said though big multinational pharmaceutical companies have adequate cash reserves to face the global crisis, small and medium scale research-driven pharmaceutical and biotech companies which are heavily dependent on external funds for survival, may find the going tough and this will open up acquisition opportunities for Indian companies.

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

His global experience, deep business acumen and long association with the Tata Group will prove invaluable in his new role: ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar.

Govt agrees to set up experts panel, SC to hear plea on Adani row on Friday

Govt agrees to set up experts panel, SC to hear plea on Adani row on Friday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Centre has no objection to a proposal for setting up a panel of domain experts to look into strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for the stock market, the Supreme Court was told on Monday while it was hearing pleas relating to the Adani stocks rout after the Hindenburg report.

FPIs renew interest in Indian bonds

FPIs renew interest in Indian bonds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Dealers say foreign investors are now taking keen interest in lower-rated corporate bonds, too

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

All shares held by SBI in the five associate banks will stand cancelled after merger.

Why SoftBank's Deep Nishar is bullish on Snapdeal

Why SoftBank's Deep Nishar is bullish on Snapdeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

'Saying that Snapdeal is not doing well is beyond premature. Suggesting that someone has won or lost is myopic.'

Bishnoi joins BJP, lauds Modi as India's best PM

Bishnoi joins BJP, lauds Modi as India's best PM

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Former Haryana Congress leader Kuldeep Bishnoi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday along with his wife Renuka Bishnoi here in the presence of senior party leaders, including state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

NPAs in Indian credit card business rises

NPAs in Indian credit card business rises

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The cost of acquiring new cardholders is quite low for domestic card issuers by international standards, but net credit losses are comparatively high, a study commissioned by the Indian Cards Council (ICC) revealed.

Services sector activities touch 5-month high in April

Services sector activities touch 5-month high in April

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Services sector activities improved further and touched a five-month high in April driven by a surge in incoming new work orders that boosted business activity and supported a renewed increase in employment, according to a survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index jumped to 57.9 in April, from 53.6 in March, highlighting a sharp rate of expansion that was the fastest since last November amid mounting price pressures. For the ninth straight month, the services sector witnessed an expansion in output.

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on ending the prolonged eastern Ladakh standoff which has severely strained bilateral ties.