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For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Jet's staff strength stands whittled down to around 4,000, with many former employees having joined airlines in India and abroad.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

Mumbai Metro: 240,000 travel on first day

Mumbai Metro: 240,000 travel on first day

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

About 240,000 commuters travelled on the first day (Sunday) of the Mumbai Metro's operations, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) said on Monday.

FY20 GDP growth may fall to 5.8%: BofAML

FY20 GDP growth may fall to 5.8%: BofAML

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Economic growth has slipped to a six-year low of 5 per cent for the June quarter and is expected to turn in lower than that in the September quarter. Lack of consumption is seen as one of the key factors pulling down growth.

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

FinMin nixes India Post's plan to set up a bank

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Tells RBI this is not the time to consider such a foray, especially given the lack of funds to spare for such a venture.

PMO opposes plea to bring PM-CARES under RTI ambit

PMO opposes plea to bring PM-CARES under RTI ambit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The high court was hearing a plea by Samyak Gangwal challenging a June 2 order of the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), PMO, refusing to provide documents sought by him on the ground that PM CARES Fund is not a public authority under the RTI Act.

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, says Jayanta Roy.

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Reserve Bank Governors do not seen any harm in central bank consulting the government before firming up monetary policy initiatives saying such an step would not amount to infringement on its independence.

PFO settles 10.26 lakh claims in May

PFO settles 10.26 lakh claims in May

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In May, EPFO received deposits of Rs 6,500 crores (Rs 65 billion) which, is 200 crores more than what was received in April this year.

Soft interest rate bias to continue: RBI

Soft interest rate bias to continue: RBI

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Two days after the repo rate cut, the Reserve Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan on Monday said the soft interest rate bias will continue.

RBI not to change interest rates

RBI not to change interest rates

Rediff.com13 May 2004

No proposal to cut repo rate: RBI

No proposal to cut repo rate: RBI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Reserve Bank of India Governor Bimal Jalan said on Friday that there was no proposal to lower the short-term benchmark repo rate now.

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

'Dear Ajit: Need your advice on mid- and small-caps'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'My departure was not thrust upon me'

'My departure was not thrust upon me'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Jalan has unquestionably left an indelible mark on Mint Street.

Good news! Mumbai Metro to start this year

Good news! Mumbai Metro to start this year

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Reliance Infrastructure said it plans to commission the Mumbai Metro rail project this year.

RBI expects inflation rate to turn soft

RBI expects inflation rate to turn soft

Rediff.com15 May 2003

RBI Governor Bimal Jalan on Thursday ruled out the possibility of a change in Repo rate, but hoped that inflation would turn soft from the second quarter of the current fiscal.

RBI cuts bank rate, CRR by 0.25%

RBI cuts bank rate, CRR by 0.25%

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday cut the bank rate by 0.25 per cent to 6 per cent with effect from close of business hours.

EPFO not keen to invest in stock markets

EPFO not keen to invest in stock markets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Finance Ministry has been pitching for EPFO funds to be invested in the equity markets to maximise their yields.

RBI to transfer highest-ever surplus of Rs 1.76 lakh cr to govt

RBI to transfer highest-ever surplus of Rs 1.76 lakh cr to govt

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The additional cash will now give the Centre more headroom for stimulating the economy.

Economy strong enough to handle any shock: RBI

Economy strong enough to handle any shock: RBI

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Indian economy has the resilience to face any problems that might crop up in the event of a war in Iraq and said the soft interest bias would continue despite a rise in price level.

No repo rate cut now, says RBI governor

No repo rate cut now, says RBI governor

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

Reserve Bank of India chief Bimal Jalan reiterated on Monday the bank's soft monetary bias but said there was no immediate plan to cut the short-term repo rate.

India is suffering from inertial inflation

India is suffering from inertial inflation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

High support prices, wage inceases and RBI's assumption of an 'acceptable' rate of inflation are responsible for the continuous price rise.

Betting on a bank rate cut

Betting on a bank rate cut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

The Reserve Bank of India, which slashed the repurchase rate (repo) and savings bank rate by half a percentage point each on February 28, is certain to cut the bank rate in April.

AFC Cup: Churchill lose to Warriors

AFC Cup: Churchill lose to Warriors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Churchill Brothers' hopes of making it to the next round of the AFC Cup suffered a jolt when they lost 0-1 to Warriors FC in an away match in Singapore, on Wednesday.

Poll panel to take a view on new bank licences on March 31

Poll panel to take a view on new bank licences on March 31

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Last month, the Bimal Jalan panel, which scrutinised applications for new bank licences, submitted its report along with shortlisted entities to the RBI.

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

In the event of a Chinese attack on Arunachal, troops and equipment from mainland India will travel on the existing south bank railway till Bogibeel, cross the Brahmaputra on the new bridge and then head further east on the Strategic Rail-Road Link, once it is ready.

Why all Budget numbers must be suspect

Why all Budget numbers must be suspect

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

For 2017-18 and 2018-19, investors are better off focusing on the quality of measures announced in the Budget and outside it rather than on the Budget numbers themselves, says T T Ram Mohan.

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

RBI likely to go for 35 bps rate cut: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Foreign brokerage Bank of America Merrill Lynch said they expect the headline inflation to rise to 3.3 per cent in May, but added that it is within the 2-6 per cent range which the government has set for the RBI.

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

EPFO has verified or attested 64.67 lakh Aadhaar numbers.

EPFO targets to make UANs operational by Oct 15

EPFO targets to make UANs operational by Oct 15

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Retirement fund manager EPFO that has initiated the process of seeding KYC details like PAN, Aadhaar of contributing members for making Universal Account Number (UAN) has set a target of seeding 2 crore (20 million) bank account data by end of this month.

Why the Rs 20,000-crore UP leather industry is on tenterhooks

Why the Rs 20,000-crore UP leather industry is on tenterhooks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

In its UP Vision Document, the BJP had promised it would shut down illegal and mechanised abattoirs in the state if it came to power.

BSE wants Sebi to raise ceiling on depository holding

BSE wants Sebi to raise ceiling on depository holding

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Rules for market infrastructure institutions such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories have come under review by Sebi after five years.

Disabled excluded from welfare schemes from time immemorial: HC

Disabled excluded from welfare schemes from time immemorial: HC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

"Fact that persons with disabilities get marginalised from every scheme does not require a debate," the court said.

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The company will now focus on value creation for shareholders in the defence and construction businesses.

EPFO to roll out universal A/C nos, calls for clean up act

EPFO to roll out universal A/C nos, calls for clean up act

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is likely to issue permanent account numbers to employees.

EPFO unveils new PF transfer form for online transactions

EPFO unveils new PF transfer form for online transactions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Taking the first step towards launch of online PF transfer claim facilities, retirement fund body EPFO has unveiled the revised transfer claim form for the purpose.

Taking stock of exchanges

Taking stock of exchanges

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Bimal Jalan cmmittee's recommendations must be viewed in the context of the lessons learnt from the trans-Atlantic financial crisis and the impact that distortions and mis-governance in the financial sector can have on the real economy. The report's focus on stability of markets is, therefore, important.