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PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

PNB fraud is now pegged at Rs 12,717 crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The jewellers and companies linked to Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi had allegedly colluded with PNB officers to obtain fake bank guarantees to get loan from overseas branches of Indian banks including Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank and UCO Bank.

Budget 2020: FY21 growth rate likely to be pegged at 6-6.5%

Budget 2020: FY21 growth rate likely to be pegged at 6-6.5%

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

It is also likely to assume a deflator of around 4 per cent. That could take the nominal GDP outlook for FY21 to around 10 per cent. It is this nominal GDP forecast on the basis of which the finance ministry is calculating key Budget targets like the fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP and tax revenue growth for the coming year.

How Zimbabwe edged Pakistan in thriller

How Zimbabwe edged Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Pakistan find their tournament in tatters

Vanessa Tyagi Makes Waves In Paris

Vanessa Tyagi Makes Waves In Paris

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

A first generation Indian American living in California, Vanessa first appeared on an international runway in September 2021, when she walked the ramp at New York Fashion Week.

RSS leader raises alarm on poverty, unemployment

RSS leader raises alarm on poverty, unemployment

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Hosabale blamed the "faulty' economic policies of the earlier governments for the "ills" in the economy.

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Global oil prices have slumped and India has access to larger amounts of discounted Russian crude oil, yet refiners are not passing on their savings to consumers

Women's T20 WC: Smriti, Richa's efforts in vain; England beat India

Women's T20 WC: Smriti, Richa's efforts in vain; England beat India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Images of the Women's T20 World Cup match played between India and England in Gqeberha, South Africa on Saturday

Finance minister to address RBI board on Feb 14

Finance minister to address RBI board on Feb 14

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to address the post-budget meeting of the RBI's central board on Monday and highlight key points of the Union Budget 2022-23, including the fiscal consolidation roadmap and high capex plan. It has been a custom that the finance minister addresses the RBI board, consisting of RBI Governor and existing four deputy governors, after the Budget. The meeting has been scheduled for February 14 where she would be addressing the board members and talk about announcements made in the Budget to perk up growth hit by three waves of COVID-19, sources said.

Economy seen to maintain growth above 6.5% in coming years: CEA

Economy seen to maintain growth above 6.5% in coming years: CEA

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday expressed hope that the economy will maintain the trend growth rate of 6.5 per cent and above for the rest of the years in the current decade. The economy will close the current fiscal logging in a growth of 6.5-7 per cent, he said, citing the projections of private sector analysts, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and international agencies like OECD and the IMF. "This appears to be reasonable at this point in time although we will get the data on the fiscal second quarter in a few days, which will give more clarity on these numbers.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The dating world can be a mess of expectations and anxieties, but don't let your emotional baggage spill all over your chance at real love, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Economy poised to do better, says CEA Nageswaran

Economy poised to do better, says CEA Nageswaran

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Indian economy is poised to do better on the back of reforms undertaken by the government and is expected to clock a 6.5-7 per cent growth in the remaining part of the decade, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday. Addressing reporters here after the tabling of the Economic Survey in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Nageswaran said that by and large, inflation is likely to be "well behaved" in FY2023-24 barring headwinds. "My optimism is that in the coming decade, rest of the decade, the potential GDP growth, without taking into account export potential, because global economy is still rife with uncertainty, the growth rate would be around 6.5 to 7 per cent, rather than between 6 per cent and 6.5 per cent," he said.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Australia pegged back by India after steady start on Day 1

PHOTOS: Australia pegged back by India after steady start on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played at Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday

After 3 years, direct tax collections surpass Budget estimates

After 3 years, direct tax collections surpass Budget estimates

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

After a gap of three years, direct tax collections -- which include corporate tax and personal income tax -- have exceeded the Budget estimates for FY'22, indicating economic recovery.

S&P cuts India's growth forecast to 7% for FY23

S&P cuts India's growth forecast to 7% for FY23

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

S&P Global Ratings on Monday cut India's economic growth forecast for current fiscal year to 7 per cent, but said the domestic demand-led economy will be less impacted by the global slowdown. S&P had in September projected the Indian economy to grow 7.3 per cent in 2022-23 and 6.5 per cent in next fiscal year (2023-24). "The global slowdown will have less impact on domestic demand-led economies such as India... India's output will expand 7 per cent in fiscal year 2022-2023 and 6 per cent in next fiscal year," S&P Global Ratings Asia-Pacific chief economist Louis Kuijs said.

Laal Singh Chaddha Is A Disaster, But...

Laal Singh Chaddha Is A Disaster, But...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Overseas collection for Laal Singh Chaddha is better than that of India.

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Carlos Queiroz's players will now fancy their chances after an impressive display

Review: Mubarakan is comedy served in Patiala peg

Review: Mubarakan is comedy served in Patiala peg

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Mubarakan proves convincingly that comedies need not always be about slapstick, that there is more to comedy films than vulgar gestures and crass jokes, says Prasanna D Zore.

Joshimath Tourism Industry Stares At Sinking Fortunes

Joshimath Tourism Industry Stares At Sinking Fortunes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The tourism industry plays a vital role in the town, accounting for 70 per cent of its economy, according to experts.

Citigroup pegs India's GDP growth at 7.9%

Citigroup pegs India's GDP growth at 7.9%

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The North-West is expected to be hit the most.

Government pegs inflation target at 4% for 5 years

Government pegs inflation target at 4% for 5 years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The government had amended the RBI Act through Finance Act 2016.

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

In the coming few weeks, agriculture markets in North and Central India will be full of wheat, mustard, and chana - the three main rabi crops grown in these parts. Not only will the price trajectory of these determine the course of food inflation in the months to come, but it could also have a wider impact on the rural economy in the main growing states for these crops. Wheat and chana are largely grown in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

More bad news for the economy; Q2 GDP growth now pegged at 4.7%

More bad news for the economy; Q2 GDP growth now pegged at 4.7%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

India's growth outlook has weakened sharply this year, with a crunch that started with the non-banking finance institutions spreading to retail businesses, car-makers, home sales and heavy industries.

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Disney-Star and Viacom18 competing to sell their ad space with an eye on the estimated Rs 4,000-crore advertising money.

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

World Bank pegs India's growth at 7.5%

World Bank pegs India's growth at 7.5%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The government had projected the GDP growth to be at 8.5%.

Late wicket pegs back India

Late wicket pegs back India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

A late blow by South African paceman Makhaya Ntini set India back as they finished the first day on 156 for five in the first Test.

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'I don't think @RRRMovie is a gay love story as you say, but even if it was, is 'gay love story' a bad thing? How can you justify using this? Extremely disappointed that someone of your accomplishments can stoop so low!'

Adani stocks may escape MSCI 'extreme price increase' threshold

Adani stocks may escape MSCI 'extreme price increase' threshold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

While the stocks met various other inclusion parameters, there were fears they may still get disqualified given the sharp run up in their stock prices.

10th time running, RBI leaves key policy rates unchanged

10th time running, RBI leaves key policy rates unchanged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent and decided to continue with its accommodative stance against the backdrop of an elevated level of inflation.

Economic Survey: 2018-19 GDP growth pegged at 7-7.5%

Economic Survey: 2018-19 GDP growth pegged at 7-7.5%

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It said that the GDP growth has averaged 7.3 per cent from 2014-15 to 2017-18, which is the highest among the major economies of the world.

Lingayats hold key to electoral outcome in Karnataka

Lingayats hold key to electoral outcome in Karnataka

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Lingayats are said to constitute about 17 per cent of Karnataka's population, and the community has dominance in as many as 100 out of total 224 constituencies, majority of these seats being in north Karnataka region.

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank's growth projection for next financial year is lower than 8-8.5 per cent projected by the finance ministry in the recent Economic Survey which was tabled in Parliament on January 31. Unveiling the bi-monthly policy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Recovery in domestic economic activity is yet to be broad-based, as private consumption and contact-intensive services remain below pre-pandemic levels."

Economic Survey pegs growth rate at over 8%

Economic Survey pegs growth rate at over 8%

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The Economic Survey was tabled in the Parliament on Friday.

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended on a mixed note on Wednesday as the euphoria about the Budget fizzled out, with investors going for profit-taking ahead of the Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 158.18 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 59,708.08 after it trimmed most of the intra-day gains. During the day, it had zoomed 1,223.54 points or 2 per cent to 60,773.44.

All You Want To Know About Digital Rupee

All You Want To Know About Digital Rupee

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'The government will carefully regulate and monitor the Digital Rupee, and because the currency is supposed to be tied to INR or supported by reserves, we should expect little fluctuation in pricing.'

Govt may take fresh look at BPCL privatisation

Govt may take fresh look at BPCL privatisation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The government may take a fresh look at BPCL privatisation, including revising the terms of sale, an official said. "We need to go back to the drawing board on BPCL. "There are issues in terms of consortium formation, geopolitical situation and energy transition aspects," an official said. The government is selling its entire 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL for which three expressions of interest (EoIs), including one from billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group, have been received.

Parliament completes Budgetary exercise amid ruckus

Parliament completes Budgetary exercise amid ruckus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

First Rajya Sabha approved the Rs 45 lakh-crore spending proposed in the Budget, followed by the nod to the Finance Bill that contains tax proposals.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.