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PSU banks help DIAL bridge funding gap

PSU banks help DIAL bridge funding gap

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Delhi International Airport Ltd, the five-company consortium led by Bangalore-based infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group that is upgrading Delhi airport, has managed to raise over Rs 1,000 crore (10 billion) to meet its financial obligations for the Rs 8,890-crore (80 billion) project.

1st ODI: Indian women thrash hapless South Africa

1st ODI: Indian women thrash hapless South Africa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

India produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash hosts South Africa by 88 runs in the first one-dayer of the ICC Women's Championship at Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Monday.

SBI mulls further cut in lending rate

SBI mulls further cut in lending rate

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said that it was examining the possibility of another round of reduction in its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR), while adding that it was offering the cheapest rates across loan categories.

He liked the Army dress, says slain NSG Lt Col Niranjan's father

He liked the Army dress, says slain NSG Lt Col Niranjan's father

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Lt Colonel E K Niranjan was undertaking a mopping up and render safe procedure on the encounter spot when a blast occurred and splinters and sharpnels hit the officer fatally.

Cost of financial crisis at $11.9 trillion: IMF

Cost of financial crisis at $11.9 trillion: IMF

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The world has spent a staggering $11.9 trillion to wriggle out of the financial crisis, a sum which is enough to finance a Pound 1,779 handout for every person living on the planet, The Telegraph said quoting the International Monetary Fund.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

The worrying case of mounting judicial vacancies

The worrying case of mounting judicial vacancies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Vacancies in high courts continue to mount with the collegium which made a comeback three months ago yet to recommend fresh names for the posts, including that of chief justices to eight of them.

Gross tax to GDP ratio dips to 10.9% in FY'19: Survey

Gross tax to GDP ratio dips to 10.9% in FY'19: Survey

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Revenue buoyancy of GST will be key to improve the resource position of both central and state governments.

Wet outfield delays start of 4th ODI

Wet outfield delays start of 4th ODI

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Play is likely to begin at 09.30 IST as groundsmen are carrying out mopping up work.

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Fighting COVID-19: TIPS from an ex-Army officer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Bengaluru based Dinesh Malhotra, 54, an ex-Army officer who is working as a human resource professional in a construction firm shares some survival tips.

India plans to impose cess on natural gas

India plans to impose cess on natural gas

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Petroleum minister Murli Deora discussed the idea of levy of $0.20 per million British thermal unit as cess on natural gas to mop up Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) annually for laying down the gas pipeline network with CEOs of state-run firms. The brainstorming session called to chalk out the 100-day plan for the new government also decided on launching a new Scheme of Rural LPG Distributor (Gramin LPG Vitrak), petroleum secretary R S Pandey said.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Divestment target set at Rs 69,500 cr for 2015-16

Divestment target set at Rs 69,500 cr for 2015-16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The divestment department has lined up a host of companies.

I was expecting 10 more overs: Dhoni

I was expecting 10 more overs: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed disappointment after the third and final Test against the Kiwis ended in a draw and said he was expecting another 10 overs to mop up the New Zealand tail before the heavens opened up and dashed his hopes.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

Banks bet big on FDs

Banks bet big on FDs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Banks are busy advertising attractive deposit rates that are on offer, lining up roadshows and door-to-door campaigns. Some of them are even offering incentives to their employees to woo depositors. As a result, they expect to mop up more than 20 per cent of what they usually do during November. Banks have also stepped up the deposit-mobilisation drive because they will be reducing interest rates from December.

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

How to stay FIT at home: 4 things you should do

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.

Direct tax kitty grows nearly 4% in Apr-Sep

Direct tax kitty grows nearly 4% in Apr-Sep

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The net direct tax collections for the period are lower due to higher tax refunds given by the government which grew by about about 64 per cent to Rs 33,137 crore (Rs 331.37 billion) compared to last year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said in a statement on Thursday.

'FM did nothing to create jobs, reduce inequality'

'FM did nothing to create jobs, reduce inequality'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I would want people to have food on their tables and their wages to rise.' 'Will that happen or not is the question that we need to ask and answer.'

Why govt employees hate the National Pension System

Why govt employees hate the National Pension System

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

NPS still has critics despite being in business for a decade and mopping Rs 24,000 crore as of 2013-14.

GST collection crosses Rs 1 trillion for third straight month in May

GST collection crosses Rs 1 trillion for third straight month in May

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Despite a steady collection rate, the government faces a steep Budget target of Rs 6.1 trillion for CGST for 2019-20.

Direct tax kitty grows 3.69% in H1

Direct tax kitty grows 3.69% in H1

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The Centre has collected 3.10 per cent more in direct taxes in September at Rs 64,737 crore (Rs 647.37 billion) compared to the same period last year.

Govt banks to see higher pressure on margins

Govt banks to see higher pressure on margins

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Public sector banks could see higher pressure on their net interest margins in the coming months as they have mopped up large amounts of deposits at higher rates and have also effected steep cuts in lending rates between November 2008 and January 2009.

SHOCKING: 14-year-old maid tortured, found locked in cupboard

SHOCKING: 14-year-old maid tortured, found locked in cupboard

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The girl, who is now hospitalised, had bruises below her waist and was also bleeding from a knife cut on her back. Her eyes were also swollen due to her having been beaten.

IIFCL to raise Rs 5,000 cr via tax-free bonds

IIFCL to raise Rs 5,000 cr via tax-free bonds

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

IIFCL has come out with a Rs 2,500-crore (Rs 25-billion) issue on a private placement basis with an option to retain an oversubscription of Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion). The bond, which was guaranteed by the government, will give a 6.85 per cent tax-free return to investors and have a maturity period of five years.

Additional FDI won't help airlines, say experts

Additional FDI won't help airlines, say experts

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The move will help mop up not more than Rs 10 billion, which is only a fifth of the capital requirement of the industry, led by Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, say experts. The expected investment has been calculated on the basis of a 100 per cent premium on the current valuations of Jet Airways and Kingfisher -- two of the country's largest carriers by market share -- which require over Rs 50 billion.

LIC goes whole hog to sell new policy

LIC goes whole hog to sell new policy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The Life Insurance Corporation of India, the country's largest insurer, is pulling out all stops to mop up Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) through Jeevan Aastha, a single-premium product which offers at least 9 per cent guaranteed returns, in an attempt to reverse the trend of falling sales.

Rain, Ivanovic injury ruin first day

Rain, Ivanovic injury ruin first day

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

The opening day of the Olympic tennis turned into a nightmare for the organisers as rain washed out most of the schedule and women's top seed Ana Ivanovic pulled out with a swollen thumb. Just nine of Sunday's slated 45 matches survived the torrential downpours and thunderclaps that left fans frustrated and volunteers mopping the courts with towels.

FinMin considers fresh steps to curb inflation

FinMin considers fresh steps to curb inflation

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The department of economic affairs in the Union finance ministry has suggested aggressive sterilisation of foreign capital inflows, tightening of government expenditure and intervention in key farm produce markets like wheat.

HDFC Bank, HSBC reduce deposit rates

HDFC Bank, HSBC reduce deposit rates

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Public sector banks have lowered both deposit and lending rates, while almost all private and foreign banks have stayed away from rate cuts despite the Reserve Bank of India reducing key rates. HDFC Bank has become the first private sector lender to reduce deposit rates, while other private sector banks said they would also jump on the bandwagon over the next few weeks.

Terrorist in Taj Hotel injured: NSG

Terrorist in Taj Hotel injured: NSG

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The National Security Guard, which is engaged in a gun battle with the terrorists at Taj Hotel in Mumbai, said all but one terrorists were killed in the encounter and hoped to wrap up the flush-out operation at the Trident-Oberoi hotel and Nariman House very soon."There is one terrorist in the Taj Hotel. He has been injured and I think we will be able to mop up the operation there very quickly," Director General of NSG J K Dutt said.

NHPC IPO may raise Rs 1,850 cr

NHPC IPO may raise Rs 1,850 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The government is set to exceed its 2009-10 disinvestment target of Rs 1,120 crore through the first company that is slated to go to the markets this year -- NHPC.

Rupee ends lower as dollar demand offsets shares recovery

Rupee ends lower as dollar demand offsets shares recovery

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Forex dealers said besides dollar's gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from oil importers for the US currency put pressure on the rupee.

Govt can reduce petrol price up to Rs 25 but won't: Chidambaram

Govt can reduce petrol price up to Rs 25 but won't: Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 May 2018

More than a week after state-owned oil firms ended a 19-day pre-Karnataka poll hiatus on revising fuel prices, petrol and diesel rates have touched record highs.

More fertilizers to get subsidy

More fertilizers to get subsidy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

The central government is considering an expansion of the list of fertilisers that are eligible for subsidy.

Eeeks! A collection made from waste

Eeeks! A collection made from waste

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

It's the kind of collection we would keep our hands off!

Going gets tough for big firms wanting tax reduction

Going gets tough for big firms wanting tax reduction

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Revenue foregone on account of corporation tax exemptions is estimated to grow by 16 per cent in 2018-19 (FY19) versus 8.7 per cent in the previous year and 12 per cent in 2016-17, show the Budget documents.

PE deals cross $3 bn

PE deals cross $3 bn

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Private equity deals in Jan-Mar 2008 touched $3.3 bn, higher than the year-ago period, which registered 101 deals fetching $2.7 bn, according to the data released by Venture Intelligence, a private equity research company. $3.3 bn mopped up through 97 private equity deals in the Mar 2008 quarter were lower than 131 deals totalling $5 bn in the preceding Dec 2007 quarter. Volatility in the secondary market injected a dose of caution on the Private Investments in Public front.

Firms garner Rs 45,300 crore via public equity markets in 2013

Firms garner Rs 45,300 crore via public equity markets in 2013

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Helped by the Offer for Sale route, a whopping Rs 45,300 core was mobilised through public equity markets in 2013, a growth of 25 per cent over last year.

Over 42% money raised via IPOs lie unused

Over 42% money raised via IPOs lie unused

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

More than 42 per cent of the funds mobilised through initial public offers in the last one year are idling away either in banks or debt schemes.