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Swamy raises red flag against GST body

Swamy raises red flag against GST body

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

He also pointed out that the home ministry was neither consulted, nor did it give the necessary security clearance

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

How to tackle high home loan rate

How to tackle high home loan rate

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Discrimination between old and new customers have come down after base rate.

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Traditionally, most PSUs have been cash-rich, which added to their value. However, the government has been tapping regularly into their cash resources to boost revenue for the exchequer

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Why govt's Rs 25,000 cr realty push fails to enthuse most analysts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

A recent report by Citi had pegged the total amount stuck in stalled projects across seven major Indian cities (Bengaluru, Mumbai Metropolitan region, National Capital Region, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune) at Rs 80,000 crore.

Major relief for realty sector; govt nod for Rs 25,000 crore fund

Major relief for realty sector; govt nod for Rs 25,000 crore fund

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The move is likely to help 4.59 lakh housing units across the country.

Bank operations hit as strike enter day 2

Bank operations hit as strike enter day 2

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The two-day nationwide strike call, demanding early wage revision among other issues, was given by United Forum of Bank Unions that comprises nine national unions.

Money and your family

Money and your family

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Domestic investors increase clout in stock market

Domestic investors increase clout in stock market

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The total value of holdings of domestic institutional investors as a percentage of the value of FII holdings has reached its highest level in four years.

No escape for Modi Sarkar from extra borrowing

No escape for Modi Sarkar from extra borrowing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Clearly, the extra borrowing of Rs 4.2 trillion the government has planned so far will not be enough to meet the shortfall in revenues which could be between Rs 8 trillion and Rs 10 trillion, points out A K Bhattacharya.

FII holding in Sensex touches 8 year high in Jan-Mar

FII holding in Sensex touches 8 year high in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com13 May 2013

According to a research note by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, while foreign institutional investors' holding in Sensex has gone up to the highest level in last eight years, while LIC and domestic MFs were net sellers.

Why Indian Railways is likely to go the Air India way

Why Indian Railways is likely to go the Air India way

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The solution for railways lay in understanding the strengths of the system,

Financial institutions battle royalty squeeze of HUL

Financial institutions battle royalty squeeze of HUL

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Say will take up the issue with the HUL management.

As Himachal CM celebrated daughter's wedding, CBI raided his residence

As Himachal CM celebrated daughter's wedding, CBI raided his residence

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Congress termed the raids as highly vindictive and said it is part of "PM Narendra Modi's hate agenda and political vendetta against the Congress and its leaders".

DA case: Himachal CM, wife appears before Delhi court

DA case: Himachal CM, wife appears before Delhi court

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The judge posted the matter for argument to May 29 after the CBI sought time to file a reply to the bail pleas by Singh.

COVID-19 and the changing Shiv Sena

COVID-19 and the changing Shiv Sena

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

This was not Sharad Pawar or Prithviraj Chavan speaking. It was Uddhav Thackeray, the undisputed chief of the Shiv Sena!

Institutional holding in RIL rises to 7-year high

Institutional holding in RIL rises to 7-year high

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Institutional investors have hiked their holding in Reliance Industries Ltd to nearly 29 per cent - highest in about 7 years - as LIC and foreign funds stocked up shares worth Rs 1,000 crore in the last quarter.

LIC to rake in Rs 10,000 cr through Varisth Bima

LIC to rake in Rs 10,000 cr through Varisth Bima

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Public sector insurance major Life insurance Corporation of India hopes to register a total premium income of Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) from the Varisth Pension Bima Yojana in 2004-05

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'They want (the ownership and management of PSU banks) to pass into the hands of a private sector entity.' 'Ownership of these banks will go from the public sector to private sector.'

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

Fear grips financial sector as DHFL defaults on payment

Fear grips financial sector as DHFL defaults on payment

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Nomura analysts said the Reserve Bank of India and the government would need to segregate the potential solvency issue at DHFL from liquidity issues at other larger wholesale NBFCs and HFCs.

How govt plans to fund the mother of all highway projects

How govt plans to fund the mother of all highway projects

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Over the years, NHAI's expenses have spiraled due to sharp increase in land acquisition costs, while budgetary support has shrunk, leading it to fall back on internal resources and market borrowings

How to invest in gold, silver, copper, platinum and zinc

How to invest in gold, silver, copper, platinum and zinc

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Investing in these precious and base metals is as easy as investing in stocks. Here's how

'If AI can be bailed out, why not Kingfisher'

'If AI can be bailed out, why not Kingfisher'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The suggestion comes within days of reports that LIC and the Employee Provident Fund Organisation snapped up the entire Rs 7,400-crore (Rs 74-billion) bond issue of the debt-ridden Air India.

End-users should stay away from realty pre-launch offers

End-users should stay away from realty pre-launch offers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Investing in such properties is high-risk proposition, as developers do not have requisite approvals. At a later stage, projects can be delayed or even shelved for lack of funds.

Housing Fin firms gear up to raise lending rates

Housing Fin firms gear up to raise lending rates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Brace yourselves to shell out more for home loan instalments.

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'No commercial bank will be allowed to fail. There is nothing to worry about.'

Banks' asset quality improves as NPAs remain stable

Banks' asset quality improves as NPAs remain stable

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

RBI said the improvement in asset quality was driven by state-run lenders which saw a drop both in both GNPA and in the net NPA ratios.

Govt gets Rs 6000 cr from NMDC share sale

Govt gets Rs 6000 cr from NMDC share sale

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The NMDC issue was oversubscribed 1.73 times on Wednesday, fetching Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) for the government for its 10 per cent stake, thanks to strong participation from FIIs and state-run insurer LIC.

Govt sells 5.58% in Hindustan Copper to raise Rs 808 cr

Govt sells 5.58% in Hindustan Copper to raise Rs 808 cr

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

The government's 4 per cent stake sale in Hindustan Copper was on Friday over-subscribed, marking the start of ambitious Rs 30,000-crore (Rs 300 billion) disinvestment programme that is crucial for meeting the fiscal deficit target.

She's taking the fight to the tobacco companies

She's taking the fight to the tobacco companies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

'Imagine the message it sends to people. They will think tobacco cannot be a killer because LIC is investing in it.' 'The so-called rakshak (protector) has become a bhakshak (destroyer).'

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I have been advising investors since the last couple of months to at least take their capital out.' 'Most of the people have made 50-60 per cent in the market, if not more, they must at least take their capital out.'

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Some lenders in talks with LIC for pvt placement

Investors in 'Bharat-friendly' funds to pay more

Investors in 'Bharat-friendly' funds to pay more

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

UTI, HDFC, Reliance MF and SBI MF already source 17-25% of funds from small towns.

FIs to buy Maruti shares in secondary mart

FIs to buy Maruti shares in secondary mart

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

Life Insurance Corporation of India and General Insurance Corporation of India are planning to take exposure in Maruti Udyog from the secondary market once the shares in the automaker drop below Rs 115.

Banks' stocks slump on bourses

Banks' stocks slump on bourses

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

More than a dozen corporates, including big names such as Aditya Birla Group, M&M, L&T, as well as state-owned PFC, LIC and India Post, are likely to apply to the Reserve Bank for licence to open banks.

TCS, Infosys in Forbes 'Super 50' list

TCS, Infosys in Forbes 'Super 50' list

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Companies which have been dropped from the list include Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever, MRF, Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Pfizer, Dr Reddy's Labs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, HDFC and Kotak Mahindra Bank

Golden double for Loganathan at National athletics

Golden double for Loganathan at National athletics

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Suriya Loganathan achieved a golden double, winning the 5,000 metres, at the 52nd National Open Athletics Championships in Chennai on Thursday. The Tamil Nadu lass, who had earlier got the better of Asian Games gold medallist Preeja Sreedharan in the 10,000 metres, held off a strong challenge from Railways' O P Jaisha and LIC's Monika Athare to emerge triumphant.