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Why Are Milk Prices On The Boil?

Why Are Milk Prices On The Boil?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Milk supplies could improve with the monsoon, provided the rains are not excessive.

US Targets India's Russian Oil Source

US Targets India's Russian Oil Source

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Urals and Sokol accounted for every 4 out of 5 barrels of Russian supplies to India last year.

Market regulator Sebi lens on MF free float ownership in smallcaps

Market regulator Sebi lens on MF free float ownership in smallcaps

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has asked fund houses operating smallcap funds with a large corpus to share data on their holdings in the total free float of smallcap stocks, according to sources. This is part of the stress tests that the regulator wants fund houses to undertake amid a surge in inflows into smallcap schemes and growing concerns about valuations. Free float refers to the quantum of freely available shares for trading on the stock market.

CBIC Goes Soft On GST Investigations

CBIC Goes Soft On GST Investigations

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The principal commissioner has been made responsible for developing and approving any intelligence, conducting search, and completing investigations and relevant subsequent actions, including at the lower field formations, points out T N C Rajagopalan.

Hong Kong pips India, becomes fourth-largest market

Hong Kong pips India, becomes fourth-largest market

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Hong Kong has regained its spot as the world's fourth-largest market following a broad market rout in Indian equities. Currently, the Chinese territory's market capitalisation stands at $4.9 trillion versus India's $4.75 trillion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In January, the domestic equity markets' market capitalisation had surpassed that of Hong Kong following a spectacular rally in the small- and midcap stocks.

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

'There are greats, there are legends and then there is @sachin_rt.'

Tax on crypto trade will not bestow legality on it, says CBDT chief

Tax on crypto trade will not bestow legality on it, says CBDT chief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The Budget announcement of taxing 'virtual digital assets' or crypto currencies will help the income-tax department measure the "depth" of this trade in the country, know the investors and the nature of their investments and it does not "attach any legality" to these transactions, Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman J B Mohapatra said.

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Centre on Saturday night announced that the probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET will be handed over to the CBI for a comprehensive investigation.

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The exchange cited issues with its telecom service providers that prevented stocks and index quotations from getting updated.

Youngest Rajapaksa brother stopped from boarding flight to Dubai

Youngest Rajapaksa brother stopped from boarding flight to Dubai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is the youngest brother of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was stopped from boarding a flight to Dubai on Monday evening, local media reported.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

'Goa's defectors are pawns on the chess board'

'Goa's defectors are pawns on the chess board'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Goa is a tiny state, but in terms of its Business of Politics, several powerful lobbies of India are involved in it, be it the mining lobby, hoteliers' lobby, casino lobby, hawala lobby, drugs lobby etc.'

Brokers target March-end for secondary mkt ASBA

Brokers target March-end for secondary mkt ASBA

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Investors may have to wait a little longer for Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based block mechanism in the secondary market even as the market regulator has set the effective launch date as January 1, 2024. Several brokerage firms said they may take a few months more to implement it. Investors will be able to register for this facility only if the stock broker has opted for the UPI block facility.

NSE makes fresh attempt to settle TAP regulatory investigation

NSE makes fresh attempt to settle TAP regulatory investigation

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made a fresh attempt at settling a regulatory investigation into the misuse of Trading Access Point (TAP) software at the bourse. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) rejected a similar application in 2022. "NSE and its employees have filed a consolidated settlement application dated May 4, 2023, with Sebi.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Brokers, investors come under scanner for fraudulent trades

Brokers, investors come under scanner for fraudulent trades

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

This was a fresh probe based on the inspection of certain derivative contracts both on the BSE and NSE.

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The mutual fund (MF) industry had an action-packed 2023 as it tackled the scrapping of tax benefits for debt fund investors and surging flows into equity funds.

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 May 2024

"The two sides note that the relationship between Russia and China has progressed to a more advanced interstate cooperation compared to the military-political unions of the Cold War era as it is not bloc or confrontational in nature, nor does it target any third countries," Russia's new agency Tass quoted the document as saying.

'US-India relationship is not only about trade'

'US-India relationship is not only about trade'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'They are geopolitical, commercial, educational, cultural and about innovation.' 'Also, they are about a common value system.'

EPFO mulls reinvesting 50% of ETF redemption proceeds in equity market

EPFO mulls reinvesting 50% of ETF redemption proceeds in equity market

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a bid to enhance its equity exposure and earn higher returns for its nearly 65 million subscribers, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering reinvesting 50 per cent of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) redemption proceeds back into equity. Sources close to the development said a proposal regarding this was discussed in the investment committee (IC) meeting in October last year, and the recommendation has been sent to the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the apex decision-making body of the EPFO for its approval. The next CBT meeting is scheduled to be held on Saturday.

Fate of $10 billion Zee, Sony merger in limbo

Fate of $10 billion Zee, Sony merger in limbo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The fate of the $10 billion merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Culver Max Entertainment, formerly Sony Pictures Networks India, is hanging by a thread, with the two parties unable to finalise an agreement as the end of the one-month grace period looms. The two parties are yet to come to an agreement over Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) MD and CEO Punit Goenka leading the merged entity after Sony expressed concerns after market regulator Sebi barred him from holding managerial posts in Zee and any of the entities in a fund-diversion case.

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.

Small but mighty: SME IPOs break 2018 record; one every 1.38 days

Small but mighty: SME IPOs break 2018 record; one every 1.38 days

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

In the current calendar year, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have witnessed an impressive surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), surpassing the 2018 record. Over 150 SME IPOs have been introduced to the market, breaking the previous record of 141 set in 2018. According to data from PRIME Database, a primary market tracking firm, 147 companies successfully concluded their debut share sales by the end of October, raising a cumulative Rs 3,727 crore.

CBI shuts case against firm founded by former Mumbai top cop

CBI shuts case against firm founded by former Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

In its closure report submitted before a special CBI court New Delhi, the agency is understood to have said it did not find enough evidence to prosecute the accused.

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'

NSE defers decision to induct brokers on board

NSE defers decision to induct brokers on board

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Despite changes in rules, the exchange is not in a hurry

Sebi probing smallcaps a warning bell for microcaps; time to exit: Analysts

Sebi probing smallcaps a warning bell for microcaps; time to exit: Analysts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Micro-cap stocks are in the line of fire as market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is tightening its noose around investment in small-cap stocks. Given this, analysts suggest investors exit the segment, at least, for the time being. Independent market analyst, Ambareesh Baliga, for instance, said that regulators have gotten worried on the valuation front, though belated, which could prove to be the last straw on the camel's back.

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Puri said that Gandhi's "initial life" in the UK, his education prepared him for an "English-style barrister".

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh agitation rocked the trouble-torn village, where locals torched the property of accused Trinamool leaders and held demonstrations against the delay in arresting the main accused, Shahjahan Sheikh.

Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a faction operating in the Red Sea -- which is a typically safe area - has been firing projectiles arbitrarily.' 'Additionally, there have been two incidents involving Somali pirates, and one vessel has been hijacked.'

Worsening Canada-India diplomatic ties may take a toll on FPI flows

Worsening Canada-India diplomatic ties may take a toll on FPI flows

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Deteriorating ties between India and Canada could have a bearing on flows into the domestic capital markets. At present, Canada is the seventh largest country for foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows into India. According to the National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL), the assets under custody (AUC) of FPIs domiciled in Canada stood at nearly Rs 1.8 trillion ($21 billion) at the end of August. Almost 85 per cent of these investments are in listed equity, while the remaining in debt and hybrid instruments.

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and food vans named after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj.

Sebi chairman against brokers on NSE board

Sebi chairman against brokers on NSE board

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Regulator proposes mutual fund model for infrastructure debt funds.

Meet IAF's Women Agniveers

Meet IAF's Women Agniveers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Training was incredible and thrilling, be it firing weapons, drill or 10 km runs and push-ups. It gave us unforgettable memories and inculcated soldier like qualities.'

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Balasore impact: Railways to fill posts in safety category via special drive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The order said that zonal railways should have by now assessed their vacancies and planned for filling them up as per their fresh selection calendars.

Now, Sebi does not want RBI on its board

Now, Sebi does not want RBI on its board

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Officials said Sebi first proposed to the FinMin to amend the relevant provisions in the Sebi Act to discontinue RBI's representation on its board, as it already has adequate presence of government nominees and in its over 25 years of existence the regulator has evolved as an "effective and one of the best in the world".

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'