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Crypto firms bank on fair play as Binance logs into FIU-IND

Crypto firms bank on fair play as Binance logs into FIU-IND

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The regulatory gap between crypto firms registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India) and unregistered offshore entities is expected to narrow, industry players said, after global crypto players Binance and KuCoin received approvals to register with India's anti-money laundering unit.

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

'Indian call centres stole $300 million from Americans'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The five Ahmedabad-based call centres that made calls to people living in the US are Hglobal, Call Mantra, Worldwide Solution, Zoriion Communications and Sharma BPO Services.

Cabinet gives nod to hire 20,750 staff for I-T Dept

Cabinet gives nod to hire 20,750 staff for I-T Dept

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The Cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to create an additional 1,349 additional posts in the Indian Revenue Services cadre and 19,402 in the non-IRS cadres.

'In the long run, thanks to AI, we will need less talent'

'In the long run, thanks to AI, we will need less talent'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'If creative jobs can get disrupted, then left brain jobs like coding are easily disrupted. We are going through the journey of huge disruption.'

ER&D software firms navigate Q2 bends with growth arrows in sight

ER&D software firms navigate Q2 bends with growth arrows in sight

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The July-September quarter results of software companies in the engineering research and development (ER&D) segment were broadly in line with expectations, though there have been cuts in revenue growth guidance. While results were a mixed bag, and there are cautionary views on the near-term outlook, brokerages and global consulting firms highlight the strong growth trajectory for the sector. They expect this segment of the software sector to grow by 8-12 per cent going forward.

Govt finally accepts Kejriwal's resignation from IRS

Govt finally accepts Kejriwal's resignation from IRS

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

The government has finally accepted the resignation of Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal from the Indian Revenue Service, almost six years after he quit the job.

Analysts wary of Vodafone Idea's falling subscribers, broadband users

Analysts wary of Vodafone Idea's falling subscribers, broadband users

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Vodafone Idea's (Vi's) subscriber loss reduced to a seven-month low in March, and alongside the company added 1.1 million broadband users after two months of net loss -- two things analysts have noted as key trends that need to be monitored. While Vi has been losing customers for more than two and a half years now, the churn reduced to below a million after five straight months in March, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) data has shown. "Jio's softer than usual subscriber growth in March, and VIL's slowing subscriber market share loss are key trends to keep an eye on going forward," global investment banking and financial services major UBS said in an analyst note.

GR Sofi to be Jammu and Kashmir's new CIC

GR Sofi to be Jammu and Kashmir's new CIC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The coveted chief information commissioner's post in Jammu and Kashmir went to GR Sofi, presently chief commissioner, Income Tax, Amritsar region. Sofi, an Indian Revenue Service officer of 1977 batch will retire shortly.

Be humane in dealing with taxpayers: FM to taxmen

Be humane in dealing with taxpayers: FM to taxmen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

He reminded the officials that it was because of increased tax buoyancy and collection efforts of Revenue departments that the government was able to waive off the loans to farmers amounting to Rs 71,000 crore (Rs 710 billion).

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

While Kejriwal meditates, his fans put I-T dept in quandary

While Kejriwal meditates, his fans put I-T dept in quandary

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

While Team Anna spokesperson Arvind Kejriwal is attending a meditation course at Sohna in Haryana, income tax department officials are losing their peace of mind over more worldly affairs involving their former colleague.

I-T dept doesn't know what to do with money from Kejriwal fans

I-T dept doesn't know what to do with money from Kejriwal fans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Kejriwal's supporters have bombarded Income Tax offices with cheques and demand drafts, offering to pay his tax dues.

Aster DM Healthcare's sale of Gulf business faces flak

Aster DM Healthcare's sale of Gulf business faces flak

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare's plans to sell its Gulf business may run into rough weather with voting advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) raising concerns over the transaction. Recommending an 'against' vote on the resolution, IiAS has said there is no clarity on how Aster DM will utilise the proceeds that it will obtain by selling the unit, which contributes to bulk of its revenues. In November, Aster DM had announced its plans to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Affinity Holdings, which conducts business in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, to Alpha GCC for $1 billion.

Study smarter, not harder: All India CS topper

Study smarter, not harder: All India CS topper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

20-year old Shruti, who is simultaneously studying for CA, aims to join the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in the future.

39 babus under scanner for alleged corruption

39 babus under scanner for alleged corruption

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The department of personnel and training, which acts as a nodal authority for IAS officers, is conducting the proceedings.

Indian service cos confident of increased biz

Indian service cos confident of increased biz

Rediff.com22 May 2008

About 60 per cent of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations anticipate a rise in business activity whereas only two per cent expect a decline. These are the findings of the latest Business Outlook Survey conducted in April by advisory firm KPMG.

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Trouble started brewing after Cognizant announced that Ravi Kumar, former Infosys president, would take over as the Nasdaq-listed company's CEO.

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The government on Wednesday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra by a year till November 18, 2022, days after the Centre brought ordinances to allow ED and Central Bureau of Investigation directors to occupy the office for up to five years.

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row with China in eastern Ladakh as well as concerns over evolving security situation in the strategic waterways.

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

In times of COVID, how travel firms plan to generate revenue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

While Yatra is building a digital services platform to offer skill development training and sourcing solutions to corporate, Thomas Cook has partnered ICMR-accredited labs to offer Covid-19 certification, and MakeMyTrip is offering chartered flight services.

Reliance Industries net profit jumps 27% in Q2

Reliance Industries net profit jumps 27% in Q2

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 27 per cent jump in its September quarter net profit as earnings from the oil and gas business rebounded, and a pick-up in fashion and grocery helped boost retail revenues. The oil-to-retail-to-telecom conglomerate's consolidated net profit of Rs 17,394 crore, or Rs 25.71 per share, in July-September - the second quarter of the current 2023-24 fiscal - was 27.3 per cent higher than Rs 13,656 crore, or Rs 19.92 a share, earning a year back, the company said in a statement. The net profit was also higher quarter-on-quarter compared to Rs 16,011 crore earnings in the preceding three months ended June 30.

AAP victory is Kejriwal's gift to wife on birthday

AAP victory is Kejriwal's gift to wife on birthday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The counting of votes in Delhi election 2020 is currently underway. Early trends suggest that Aam Aadmi Party is on course to a victory. The victory is befitting as February 11 -- is also Kejriwal's wife Sunita's birthday.

Early birds' Q2 profit soars, top line a worry

Early birds' Q2 profit soars, top line a worry

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The combined net profit of "early bird" companies, those that have declared their quarterly results, rose for the third consecutive quarter in July-September 2023 (Q2FY24). But the figures suggest a continued slowdown in revenue growth and stagnation in earnings over recent quarters. This slowdown is severe for companies in the manufacturing and non-financial service sectors.

Kejriwal returns IT dues, sends Rs 9.27L cheque to PM

Kejriwal returns IT dues, sends Rs 9.27L cheque to PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Arvind Kejriwal returned over Rs nine lakh in dues to settle the issue of his resignation from the Indian Revenue Service, insisting that he was doing so in protest and it does not mean he has accepted any mistake.

Kejriwal decides to pay dues, may take loan from friends

Kejriwal decides to pay dues, may take loan from friends

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

43-year-old Kejriwal said his move should not be seen as admitting to the government's argument that he violated bond conditions and that he reserves his right to approach court against it.

Results preview: IT companies brace for Q2 setback on muted growth

Results preview: IT companies brace for Q2 setback on muted growth

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

However, the second quarter of FY24 is expected to be muted, and, with that, the hope of double-digit growth is now being pushed to FY25. However, analysts are expecting the momentum in the closure of record total contract values (TCVs) will continue, as has been the case over the last two quarters.

Bihar govt transfers over 100 bureaucrats amid political turmoil

Bihar govt transfers over 100 bureaucrats amid political turmoil

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The transferred officers included 22 IAS, 79 IPS, 45 Bihar Administrative Service officers

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Rs 72,000-cr I-T refunds in '09-10

Rs 72,000-cr I-T refunds in '09-10

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

The issue of delayed refunds was not a healthy trend and was tarnishing the department's image.

I-T dept needs 9,000 more people in 5 years

I-T dept needs 9,000 more people in 5 years

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The 8,965 officials include an estimate for an extra 760 sanctioned personnel in the Indian Revenue Service. Apart from this, the department would have to create 42 posts of principal chief commissioner of Income Tax (Principal CCITs), 74 CCITs, 116 Senior CCITs and Deputy CITs. "This would have to been done through simultaneous abolition of posts in other grades," said the report.

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 3.1% to Rs 6,215 crore

Infosys Q2 net profit rises 3.1% to Rs 6,215 crore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India's second largest IT services company Infosys on Thursday reported a 3.1 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 6,215 crore for the September 2023 quarter. The earnings (before minority interest) of the Bengaluru-based company stood at Rs 6,026 crore in the year-ago period. The company - which competes in the IT services market with TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies and others - saw its revenue rising 6.7 per cent to Rs 38,994 crore for the just-ended September quarter.

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

How Netflix Finally Got It Right In India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Its success script: Investing more in local content ecosystem; growing its partnership footprint.

Ahead of interim Budget, Sensex gains 612 points

Ahead of interim Budget, Sensex gains 612 points

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Benchmark equity indices climbed nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday on buying in HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. Investors are eyeing the two important events lined up ahead -- the interim budget and the US Fed interest rate decision -- to derive further cues from. Recovering all the early lost ground, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 612.21 points or 0.86 per cent to settle at 71,752.11.

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

India one of the toughest markets for Uber: CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of the toughest markets and a standard to succeed in any other part of the world. One of the biggest challenges for the ride-hailing firm, according to Khosrowshahi, is the expectation of Indian consumers for more services at lower spending. "India is one of the toughest markets out there.

GST collections rise to 2nd highest-ever in Jan

GST collections rise to 2nd highest-ever in Jan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Goods and Services Tax collections jumped 10.4 per cent to over Rs 1.72 lakh crore in January, reflecting buoyant economic activity and setting the stage for the next phase of GST reforms. This is the second-highest monthly collection ever and marks the third month in this financial year with a collection of Rs 1.70 lakh crore or more, a finance ministry statement said on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley ups target price of IT stocks by up to 29%

Morgan Stanley ups target price of IT stocks by up to 29%

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Morgan Stanley has increased the target prices of certain information technology (IT) stocks by as much as 29 per cent, anticipating an improvement in earnings in the near future. Within the IT and engineering research and development (ER&D) services sector, it is now more optimistic about growth and margin estimates for 2024-25 (FY25).

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The 1984-batch IRS officer was otherwise to remain in office till November 18, 2023, according to the notification issued by the government.

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

'Marwari' school of business keeps 3 generations of Ruia family under one roof

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. But metals-to-ports conglomerate Essar's Ruia family seems to be an exception. Three generations of the Ruia family - founder brother Shashi and Ravi Ruia, their children and grandchildren - continue to live under one roof and jointly run the business empire.

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'