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Challenging times for Vodafone Idea

Challenging times for Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

'Vodafone Idea has losses running over Rs 10,000 crore in the last four quarters.' 'It has long-term debt of about Rs 1.15 trillion.' 'Even post-issue, the debt service numbers won't be good,' points out Devangshu Datta.

6 stocks that make for good investment bets

6 stocks that make for good investment bets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

These have been selected based on the earnings growth prospects and favourable (buy) ratings by brokerages

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

GlowRoad, a business network for homemakers, is helping women who want to earn from home.

Oil ministry to cut ONGC's subsidy burden, adjust its cess payment

Oil ministry to cut ONGC's subsidy burden, adjust its cess payment

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

According to a new subsidy sharing formula, the payout of upstream oil producers like ONGC is to be reduced to the extent of Rs 4,500 per tonne oil development cess they pay to the government, sources privy to the development said.

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The sector will start making operating profits by 2020.

Sensex ends at 2-week low amid weak global cues

Sensex ends at 2-week low amid weak global cues

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The broader markets underperformed benchmark indices as the BSE Mid-cap and Small-cap tumbled over 2%.

RBI asks banks not to levy processing charges on loans

RBI asks banks not to levy processing charges on loans

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The main objective is to determine whether among these companies there are NBFCs that ought to have registered with the RBI for carrying on their NBFI activities.

Non-bank finance firms score on home loans

Non-bank finance firms score on home loans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

NBFCs are allowed to include registration, stamp duty

Brokers offer 'happy hours' to clients in face of still competition

Brokers offer 'happy hours' to clients in face of still competition

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Some of the sops being offered to rope in new clients and retain the existing ones are cashbacks, reduced fee, and customised consultancy for clients.

Market crash: What should you do?

Market crash: What should you do?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'It is only fear and speculation, without much substance, that has led to the fall.'

Is it time for stocks without brokers?

Is it time for stocks without brokers?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Why do investors need a broker to buy stocks which were dematerialised long ago and can be delivered directly into their accounts?

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Cancer facts: Why surgery may not always be the cure

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Oncologist Dr P Jagannath debunks the myths about cancer treatment in India.

Now, SBI loans get costlier

Now, SBI loans get costlier

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

SBI is the first major state-run bank to hike lending rates after short-term rates rose as a result of the Reserve Bank of India's liquidity tightening moves announced in July.

UCO Bank looks to life after Iran sanctions windfall

UCO Bank looks to life after Iran sanctions windfall

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

An obscure Indian bank has been an unlikely beneficiary of Western sanctions against Iran, handling billions of dollars from frozen oil payments that boosted its interest margins, but is now having to prepare itself for life after the windfall.

Markets end flat amid volatility; bluechips put up a good show

Markets end flat amid volatility; bluechips put up a good show

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Sesnsex ended the day flat on heavy selling pressure.

Moody's maintains negative outlook on Indian banks

Moody's maintains negative outlook on Indian banks

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Moody's, which cut its FY14 growth estimate to 4.5 per cent recently, said economic growth will be lowest in a decade.

Rupee closes flat; RBI rate decision key

Rupee closes flat; RBI rate decision key

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Indian currency resumed lower at 61.50 per dollar as against the last closing level of 61.46 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market.

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Amazon has committed over $5 billion to grow its business in India so far and says it will pump in more capital as and when needed, a big worry for rival Flipkart which has been struggling to raise funds over the past couple of months.

Hyperlocal grocery delivery app PepperTap shuts shop

Hyperlocal grocery delivery app PepperTap shuts shop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Globally, the viability of on-demand businesses is being questioned

Why there is no need for a cap on airfares

Why there is no need for a cap on airfares

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Airfares are at an all-time low because of fall in crude oil prices.

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The central government's deposits with the RBI had fallen to just Rs 100 crore as of June 8.

'Economic package is like an onion'

'Economic package is like an onion'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'

Gold smuggling reportedly surging

Gold smuggling reportedly surging

Rediff.com27 May 2016

In the second half of April, the discount on gold came down to $3 an ounce.

Remove food subsidy extended to parliamentarians: BJD MP

Remove food subsidy extended to parliamentarians: BJD MP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Biju Janata Dal leader and Lok Sabha MP from Kendrapara in Odisha Baijayant Panda on Thursday demanded removal of food subsidy extended to the Parliamentarians in Parliament canteen to raise public trust and confidence in lawmakers.

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Banning cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh on govt radar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigations Team on black money has also proposed that holding more than Rs 15 lakh in cash be made illegal for individuals and for companies, report Tinesh Bhasin and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Sanjiv Puri reveals ITC's future strategy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Puri said ITC will focus on health and wellness products within the FMCG vertical. He also said the company will attempt to reinforce the existing categories in the FMCG segment.

India's Budget maths looks ambitious

India's Budget maths looks ambitious

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

India's track record of over-promising and under-delivering also leaves plenty of room for doubt.

5 smart tips for home loan customers

5 smart tips for home loan customers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Do you aspire to purchase a house? Are you depending upon a bank or housing finance company to fund your needs? Is the same rate of interest charged by two different lenders confusing you? You are at the right place.

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

What's plaguing the Indian film industry?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

More Indians are watching films across screens, TV, online and other platforms than ever before. Whether it is by tackling costs, processes or revenues, the trick is to find a way of making money from all of them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

More pain ahead for banking stocks

More pain ahead for banking stocks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Banking stocks, including top ones like State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of India, among others, have fallen sharply in the last one month.

Markets end flat amid choppy trade; Nifty holds 8,700

Markets end flat amid choppy trade; Nifty holds 8,700

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

PSU bank shares were the top gainers on hopes of a rate by the RBI on easing consumer inflation

IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India

IMF flags decelerating pace of reforms in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

IMF, which has also lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2016 and 2017 by a marginal 0.1 per cent to 3.1 and 3.4 per cent respectively, recommended six 'reform priorities' for India

'Demonetisation gives Modi a powerful narrative for 2019'

'Demonetisation gives Modi a powerful narrative for 2019'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'If the Modi government is successful in extraditing a high-profile fugitive such as Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi before the 2019 election, the government will be able to link demonetisation to this and turn it into a positive.'

RIL completes Network18 open offers for Rs 17 crore

RIL completes Network18 open offers for Rs 17 crore

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

RIL has completed Network 18s open offer after four months of acquiring the latter.

Why government's thinking on interest rates is worrisome

Why government's thinking on interest rates is worrisome

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Will the government now push to move away from what Mr Rajan has been doing in the last few years?

Oh, to be in Mallya's shoes!

Oh, to be in Mallya's shoes!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'Somehow, I don't see the Modi government shutting down Air India.' 'So, Mallya may prove to be luckier than the government; at least his financial clock has stopped ticking,' says T N Ninan.

'We exit 2016 with a set of surprises'

'We exit 2016 with a set of surprises'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

'The markets could shrug off demonetisation as a one-off extraordinary period.'