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'Sunrisers Hyderabad strong enough to replace Warner'

'Sunrisers Hyderabad strong enough to replace Warner'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Wriddhiman Saha, on Tuesday, said Sunrisers Hyderabad have enough bench strength to replace Australian batsman David Warner, who is facing a lengthy ban from Cricket Australia for his role in the ball tampering scandal.

Auto industry braces for impact of bumper-to-bumper insurance on pricing

Auto industry braces for impact of bumper-to-bumper insurance on pricing

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

If the court order is implemented, it will lead to an increase in the insurance outgo for car owners by a minimum Rs 50,000 for car and a minimum of Rs 7,000 for two-wheeler owners.

'RBI faces an uphill task this year'

'RBI faces an uphill task this year'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'It is going to be a tough balance for the RBI to manage economic stability and ensure smooth government borrowing.'

P-note investments dip to 8-yr low at Rs 1.19 lakh cr in Jan

P-note investments dip to 8-yr low at Rs 1.19 lakh cr in Jan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Besides, the quantum of FPI investments via P-notes dropped to 3.5 per cent during the period under review from 3.8 per cent in the preceding month.

P-note investments hit 4-mth high of Rs 1.78 lakh cr in March

P-note investments hit 4-mth high of Rs 1.78 lakh cr in March

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The quantum of FPI investments via P-notes remain unchanged at 6.6 per cent in March.

'It will remain a stock pickers' market'

'It will remain a stock pickers' market'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'At this moment, investors should look for relative value within sectors and clear visibility (third-wave-or-not) on earnings delivery.'

'Indo-US trade could reach $500 bn'

'Indo-US trade could reach $500 bn'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Budget was big jump forward in revitalising the economy

'China is enlarging the spectrum of war'

'China is enlarging the spectrum of war'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'They will try more rounds of military level talks and move it to the diplomatic and political domain to see if there is a possibility of a solution -- and like the CDS said if that does not happen, we are prepared.'

Govt's answer to Jan Lokpal? Grievance Redress Bill

Govt's answer to Jan Lokpal? Grievance Redress Bill

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Eight years after publishing a toothless handbook and compendium on citizens' charters in May 2003, the government on Wednesday took the first step of declaring its intent to bring a law for redress of grievances, but only half-heartedly. The draft unveiled is silent on the quantum of punishment to the erring public servants.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

Centre-Bengal ties may hold key to investments

Centre-Bengal ties may hold key to investments

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Though the mandate is seen largely an outcome of Banerjee's welfare schemes, she has promised to industrialise at a faster pace, or so read the manifesto.

'Railway jobs are open for all; not reserved for any region'

'Railway jobs are open for all; not reserved for any region'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Railway Ministry has sanctioned 55 new lines, nine gauge conversions and 128 doubling projects since 2009.

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Naidu asks TDP ministers to quit Union cabinet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The TDP chief said he tried to speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'courtesy' to inform him about the decision to quit but he did not come on line.

How to calculate your life insurance coverage

How to calculate your life insurance coverage

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

There are different ways in which you can calculate the life insurance coverage. Here are some simple ways to find out your life's worth.

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Will India gain if businesses actually shift from China?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

What happens if China depreciates its currency. In that case, Chinese products will be cheaper and people will continue to buy their products: Abhijit Banerjee.

How much black money is stashed abroad?

How much black money is stashed abroad?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The studies found that sectors with the highest unaccounted income included real estate, mining, pharmaceuticals, pan masala, gutkka and tobacco, bullion and commodity markets, film industry, educational institutes and professionals.

Govt to overhaul financial market legislation

Govt to overhaul financial market legislation

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The pre-Budget annual report card on the state of the economy, which was tabled in Parliament on Friday, said the capital markets performed well in 2010, with a record quantum of funds raised in the primary market and the highest-ever levels being reached in the secondary market also.

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Post-Ukraine, Finance Minister Must Revisit Budget

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Budget has already bombed at the box office and passing it without a revisit will be a mockery of the exercise though any modification may be short lived and perfunctory, observes V Ranganathan.

Hacking: Indian cyber offensive poor, says experts

Hacking: Indian cyber offensive poor, says experts

Rediff.com19 May 2010

India has to step up on its cyber offensive to match Chinese and Pakistani hackers breaching the Indian cyber networks, says Ankit Fadia, the man who made his name as India's youngest and first certified ethical hacker.

How RBI managed to give Rs 1-trillion dividend to govt

How RBI managed to give Rs 1-trillion dividend to govt

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) booked massive gains on its foreign currency sales and needed to provide much lesser for its reserves in 2020-21 (FY21), helping it to carve out a significant Rs 99,122-crore dividend for the government, revealed the RBI's annual report for FY21. By doing so, the central bank's risk buffers have reduced to the bare minimum, which may restrict some of RBI's scale of operations, and would likely hamper dividend payout for financial year 2021-22, said analysts. The annual accounts are for nine months ended March 31, 2021 since the RBI changed its accounting year from July-June to April-March from FY21.

Budget 2020 has both vision and action: PM Modi

Budget 2020 has both vision and action: PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The PM said that the Union Budget will accelerate the economic growth, financially empower every citizen and strengthen the foundation of the economy in the new decade.

Ask MF Guru: 'I want Rs 50 lakhs in 5 years'

Ask MF Guru: 'I want Rs 50 lakhs in 5 years'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Marking a key milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, India will get this month the complete information on flats, apartments and condominiums owned by Indians in Switzerland as also on earnings made from such properties to help it look into tax liabilities associated with those assets.

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Coronavirus may lead to 68% of aircraft being grounded

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

According to a calculation by the government, India's airlines currently have 633 aircraft of which they may operate only 200.

The Board is passing through turbulent times: Shashank Manohar

The Board is passing through turbulent times: Shashank Manohar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

BCCI president Shashank Manohar had made a fervent appeal to the Board's members ahead of its 86th AGM to lend their support to a few decisions which, according to him, were needed to protect the autonomy of the Board during its difficult times.

Investment in P-notes hits new low of Rs 80,341 crore

Investment in P-notes hits new low of Rs 80,341 crore

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The decline could be attributed to several measures taken by the market watchdog to stop the misuse of the controversy-ridden participatory notes.

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Amid the gloom of Covid-19, art paints a happy picture

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

All rumours regarding the premature death of the art market have proven to be just that -- rumours -- with a healthy appetite for masters pushing prices up. Kishore Singh reports.

P-notes investments continue to drop; hit fresh low at Rs 83,688 crore

P-notes investments continue to drop; hit fresh low at Rs 83,688 crore

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 61,786 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer. From FMCG majors to IT titans, Kataria joins the league of Indian-origin executives who have climbed the highest echelons of corporate across diverse sectors globally. From Nooyi to Pichai to Nadella, the list of such people at the helm of multi-billion dollar enterprises is long.

Indo-US trade deal caught in ICT web

Indo-US trade deal caught in ICT web

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

ICT products make up a minuscule $ 407 million, out of the $ 35.54 billion of total inbound shipments from the US, as of now.

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 72,321 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'

ARIIA: A true sangam of Lakshmi and Saraswati

ARIIA: A true sangam of Lakshmi and Saraswati

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'If India has to emerge as the world's laboratory and a global innovation hub, the minds of our youngsters must get an opportunity to flourish.'

France to modernise two stations, manufacture locos in Bihar

France to modernise two stations, manufacture locos in Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

France will extend its expertise to modernise Ambala and Ludhiana stations.

Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka: The Cauvery dispute timeline

Tamil Nadu vs Karnataka: The Cauvery dispute timeline

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Following is the chronology of events in the decades-old Cauvery water dispute matter in which the Supreme Court on Friday held that Karnataka will get 284.75 tmcft and Tamil Nadu 404.25 tmcft Cauvery water.

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

1993 Mumbai blasts convict Mustafa Dossa dies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

He was rushed to Mumbai's JJ Hospital due to chest pain.

Why your take-home salary may rise soon

Why your take-home salary may rise soon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The government wants to reduce the rate of contribution - part of the employee's share - for a class of workers depending upon age, income or gender, without changing the contribution from the employer's share.

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20: ICRA

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20: ICRA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Weak consumer sentiment across urban and rural markets due to slow farm inflows, subdued agri-commodity prices, rising cost of ownership as a result of regulatory changes including safety, emissions, vehicle registration, along with a rise in interest cost/EMI, have impacted demand.

Surgical Strike General: 'It can't be left unanswered'

Surgical Strike General: 'It can't be left unanswered'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'You can't get emotional about it. The plan has to be deliberated, debated and options need to be looked at.' 'I am not saying sooner or later, but it can't be too late.'

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A common feature in India is the lag between the occurrence of frauds and the time they are actually reported.