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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

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.

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.

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

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.

High unemployment 'sanyog' or your 'prayog'? Priyanka asks Modi

High unemployment 'sanyog' or your 'prayog'? Priyanka asks Modi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

At a poll rally on Monday, Prime Minister Modi said the protests against the new citizenship law in Shaheen Bagh and other areas in New Delhi are not a coincidence but an 'experiment' ('sanyog nahi prayog') and a political conspiracy to destroy the country's harmony. Taking on the PM, Priyanka Gandhi said a report recently said 3.5 crore jobs have been lost in the last five years in seven important sectors.

FM quoted Kashmiri verse, Tamil literature in longest Budget speech

FM quoted Kashmiri verse, Tamil literature in longest Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

She recited a Kashmiri verse, which was part of a poem by Sahitya Akademi award winner Pandit Dinanath Koul. She rendered the verse in both Kashmiri and Hindi. Besides, the minister quoted woman Tamil poet Avvaiyar, Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, a verse from Raghuvamsa by Kalidasa, as well as late finance minister Arun Jaitley while talking about the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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,

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.

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".

Shutdown puts Rs 15-trillion debt at risk

Shutdown puts Rs 15-trillion debt at risk

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Some of the top indebted companies likely to face financial headwinds in the coming quarters include NTPC, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Adani Power, JSW Steel, UPL, and Steel Authority of India. Together these 201 companies owed Rs 14.9 trillion to their lenders at the end of September 30, 2019, up 4.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) during the first half of FY20.

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.

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

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

MF's asset growth rate slips to 7-year low

MF's asset growth rate slips to 7-year low

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Both the debt and equity markets have seen sharp volatility in recent months.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Ask Ajit: Stocks to BUY, HOLD, SELL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

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

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.

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.

'This Budget will not take us to 12%, but it will help the economy fare better'

'This Budget will not take us to 12%, but it will help the economy fare better'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'There is good indication that the economy is bouncing back, but the problem is, we should look at the eight quarters preceding March 2020.' 'The growth had fallen below 3.1% before March 2020.' 'So, the governments must realise that even if you transform the best of green shoots into banyan trees, you see only 3.1% growth.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.

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.

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.

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Railways sprinter Merlin K Joseph smashed the 13-year-old national record in women's 100m race in the semi-finals on Sunday, but could manage only a bronze in the finals on the second day of the 53rd National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi.

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