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Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The earlier resolution allowing these developers to charge higher power tariffs, now stands cancelled.

Oaktree emerges highest bidder for debt-ridden DHFL

Oaktree emerges highest bidder for debt-ridden DHFL

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

US-based Oaktree on Monday pipped Piramal Enterprises and Adani Group to emerge as the highest bidder for DHFL after fresh bids were invited under the insolvency process, according to sources. The committee of creditors had fixed December 14 as the last for submission of revised bids. According to the sources, Oaktree raised the bid to Rs 36,646 crore, including Rs 1,000 crore for insurance and Rs 3,000 crore of interest earned, while Piramal Enterprises offered Rs 35,550 crore, including Rs 300 for insurance and Rs 3,000 of interest earned.

Sebi makes dividend distribution policy must for top 1,000 listed cos

Sebi makes dividend distribution policy must for top 1,000 listed cos

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

To strengthen corporate governance practices and disclosure requirements, Sebi on Thursday decided that top-1,000 listed firms should formulate a dividend distribution policy.

Retail price inflation not to fall below RBI's 6% mandate any time soon

Retail price inflation not to fall below RBI's 6% mandate any time soon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

However, it may still not change its stance on the policy rate as inflationary pressures are coming from high commodity prices.

Budget: Easier tax administration to boost revenue

Budget: Easier tax administration to boost revenue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Budget proposed abolishing the under-performing, authority of advance ruling, to replace it with a two-member board of advance ruling.

What You Must Know About Small Savings

What You Must Know About Small Savings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Decide on an asset allocation you are comfortable with and stick to it for the long term.'

Why did ED freeze Amway's Rs 757 crore?

Why did ED freeze Amway's Rs 757 crore?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Amway maintains the action was related to a case in 2011 and it has been cooperating with the investigative agency.

Omicron may force RBI to delay policy normalisation

Omicron may force RBI to delay policy normalisation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

As COVID-19 infections spike in the country resulting in restrictions in various states and impacting the fragile recovery, many economists are expecting RBI to delay the policy normalisation move, which is expected in the February review. The country has reported a single-day rise of 58,097 new Covid-19 cases as of Wednesday morning--the highest in around 199 days -- of which 2,135 are Omicron cases and later in the day, the first confirmed Omicron-related death has also been reported. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 653 Omicron cases followed by Delhi at 464, Kerala 185, Rajasthan 174, Gujarat 154 and Tamil Nadu 121 cases, taking the total tally of cases to 3,50,18,358.

MPs seek higher wages; some cite inflation

MPs seek higher wages; some cite inflation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A demand for raising wages and allowances of MPs was made in the Rajya Sabha on Friday with members demanding that their salaries should be higher than the revised scale of the Cabinet Secretary.

Expert panel recommends granting emergency nod to Oxford vaccine

Expert panel recommends granting emergency nod to Oxford vaccine

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

As for Bharat Biotech, the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the CDSCO asked the firm to expedite volunteer recruitment for the ongoing clinical trial and said it may conduct interim efficacy analysis for further consideration of restricted emergency use approval for its vaccine Covaxin, they stated.

A Lot At Stake for Badals in Punjab Polls

A Lot At Stake for Badals in Punjab Polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

This election will decide in what shape and form the Akali Dal will survive.

RBI may not tinker with rates in August policy: SBI report

RBI may not tinker with rates in August policy: SBI report

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

With retail inflation witnessing significant uptick in May, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain status quo in its August monetary policy review, according to a report. According to the SBI's research report- Ecowrap, inflation may remain elevated in the coming months due to several global and domestic factors. "We expect a status-quo in August. We believe RBI would still try to find a marriage of convenience of regulatory and developmental measures and monetary policy in August policy," the research report said on Wednesday.

RBI raises charges on select ATM transactions

RBI raises charges on select ATM transactions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank on Thursday permitted banks to increase charges for cash and non-cash ATM transactions beyond free monthly permissible limit from next year. Bank customers will have to pay Rs 21 per transaction, instead of Rs 20, with effect from January 1, 2022, if they exceed the monthly limit of free transactions. "To compensate the banks for the higher interchange fee and given the general escalation in costs, they are allowed to increase the customer charges to Rs 21 per transaction. "This increase shall be effective from January 1, 2022," the RBI said in a circular.

Fitch sees RBI holding interest rates through FY22

Fitch sees RBI holding interest rates through FY22

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Fitch Solutions sees RBI keeping benchmark interest rates unchanged during the fiscal to March 2022 following its decision to buy Rs 1 lakh crore of government bonds. "We had initially expected another policy rate cut to arrest the rise in government bond yields since the Union Budget announcement in February. "However, having an explicit bond purchase guidance from the RBI following the announcement of the G-SAP will also achieve a similar effect, if not even be more effective than a rate cut on capping the increase in bond yields," it said in a note. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) held its policy repurchase (repo) rate unchanged at 4 per cent at its monetary policy meeting on April 7.

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 4% for 7th time in a row

RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 4% for 7th time in a row

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance as the economy is yet to recover from the impact of the second Covid wave.

Fresh crisis in Cong as Azad, Sibal seek CWC meet amid defections

Fresh crisis in Cong as Azad, Sibal seek CWC meet amid defections

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Beset by troubles on multiple fronts within, the Congress faces the danger of imploding with party veterans Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal on Wednesday sharply questioning the decision-making process, saying there are 'no monopolies', and demanded convening an urgent meeting of the Congress Working Committee for a 'dialogue'.

Sebi makes separation of chairperson and MD, CEO roles voluntary

Sebi makes separation of chairperson and MD, CEO roles voluntary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

In a significant move, markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday decided to implement the requirement to separate the positions of chairperson and managing director at listed companies on a voluntary basis and not make it mandatory for now. The development also comes against the backdrop of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently saying the regulator should hear if Indian companies have a view on the matter even as she made it clear that she was not "giving a diktat". The top-500 listed entities were required to split the roles of chairperson and managing director/chief executive officer before the April 2022 deadline.

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

Didi annoyed as Shree Cements ends deal with East Bengal

Didi annoyed as Shree Cements ends deal with East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'East Bengal have a great legacy. We all want Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to play in ISL. I am very happy that Mohun Bagan are playing and we all want East Bengal to play in the ISL too.'

Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map

Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The government had registered the amendment proposal in Parliament on May 22 after releasing the new political map of Nepal depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as its territories on May 18.

More Covid vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India

More Covid vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila, Bharat Biotech's intra-nasal candidate are among the candidates who got approval from the expert panel to conduct clinical trials, Sohini Das reports.

Don't worry over gap between Covishield jabs: Govt

Don't worry over gap between Covishield jabs: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The government on Friday said there is no need to panic on the need for an immediate change in the dosage interval of Covishield vaccine, underlining that reducing the time gap requires proper scientific study in the Indian scenario.

RBI wants government to cut fuel tax to ease inflation

RBI wants government to cut fuel tax to ease inflation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

'Pump prices of petrol and diesel have reached historical highs. An unwinding of taxes on petroleum products by both the Centre and the states could ease the cost-push pressures,' the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has said.

Government has accepted OROP, but bones of contention remain: Ex-servicemen

Government has accepted OROP, but bones of contention remain: Ex-servicemen

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

The government is considering appointing a committee under a judge to go into the issue of equalisation of pension, Major General Satbir Singh (retd), who has been leading the 'One Rank One Pension' protest in Jantar Mantar for the last 80 days, said after a meeting with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Maharashtra among states to delay CBI probe into ABG Shipyard: Govt

Maharashtra among states to delay CBI probe into ABG Shipyard: Govt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Replying to a query in Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said there was no delay by the Centre in taking action after identification of fraud by the State Bank of India following the forensic report from Ernst & Young.

No restriction on movement of oxygen, orders Centre

No restriction on movement of oxygen, orders Centre

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Bhalla said the availability of adequate and uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen is an important pre-requisite for managing moderate and severe cases of COVID-19 and with the increasing cases, the medical oxygen supply will need to keep pace with the requirements of the states and union territories.

Tableau row: Rajnath tries to pacify Mamata, TMC says 'dignity hurt'

Tableau row: Rajnath tries to pacify Mamata, TMC says 'dignity hurt'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

In his letter, Singh hinted since the Central Public Works Department's tableau already featured Bose, West Bengal's float was not included for the parade, without saying it in so many words.

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The NGT had constituted a committee headed by a former Uttarakhand high court Judge to monitor the project.

India must not depend on rate cuts to drive growth: Viral Acharya

India must not depend on rate cuts to drive growth: Viral Acharya

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Revising up inflation bands for the central bank will hurt the poor, former deputy governor of RBI Viral Acharya said on Wednesday, terming the current 4 per cent midpoint on price-rise as a "reasonable target".

Piramal Group claims its bid for DHFL highest and compliant

Piramal Group claims its bid for DHFL highest and compliant

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Piramal Enterprises on Friday claimed that its bid for resolution of debt-ridden mortgage lender DHFL is highest and fully compliant with regulatory norms. Since the conclusion of the fifth and final round of the bidding process last month, Piramal Enterprises and the US-based Oaktree Capital are claiming that their bids are the highest and fully implementable. According to sources, suitors have submitted bids in the range of Rs 35,000-37,000 crore.

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel began its three-day deliberations on Monday to decide the next monetary policy amid expectations that the central bank will maintain status quo on the benchmark interest rate in the backdrop of global scare due to the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce the policy resolution on Wednesday. If the RBI maintains status quo in policy rates on Wednesday, it would be the ninth consecutive time since the rate remains unchanged.

Central Vista: These 2 buildings are first to be razed

Central Vista: These 2 buildings are first to be razed

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The Shram Shakti Bhavan and Transport Bhavan in Lutyens' Delhi will be the first two buildings to be razed to pave the way for the construction of chambers of members of Parliament there as part of Central Vista redevelopment project.

Sri Lanka backs ICC revamp plan

Sri Lanka backs ICC revamp plan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket has finally decided to back the controversial ICC revamp plan proposed by India, England and Australia, saying it is satisfied with the revised resolutions tabled at the Board meeting of the world body earlier this month.

New IIP coming after Holi havoc

New IIP coming after Holi havoc

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Faulty Jan data blamed on festival holiday; govt to form review panel

Metro proposes five-slab fare system to meet operational costs

Metro proposes five-slab fare system to meet operational costs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

A Metro official said the fare revision has been "proposed sometime ago but no action has been taken till now.

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

European soccer's governing body opted against using VAR this season, despite the technology being employed by major European leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany, and the World Cup in Russia this year.

Men's T20 World Cup could have semis reserve days

Men's T20 World Cup could have semis reserve days

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

However, an ICC spokesperson, according to a report in cricket.au.com., said that playing conditions for the men's T20 World Cup will be discussed in the organisation's Cricket Committee, which is scheduled to meet in the middle of this year, before they are formally signed by the Chief Executives Committee (CEC).

Curtailing RBI Guv's veto powers is another flash point

Curtailing RBI Guv's veto powers is another flash point

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Urjit Patel panel wanted all members to be appointed by RBI

Remove subsidy on diesel, LPG by 2016: Kelkar

Remove subsidy on diesel, LPG by 2016: Kelkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The Kelkar Committee has recommended sharp reduction in subsidies on petroleum, food and fertiliser, which the government said was contrary to its policy of protecting the poor.

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The infrastructure spending target for 2020-25 was revised because of additional and amended data provided by central ministries, state governments since the release of the summary NIP Report in December 2019 when it was pegged at Rs 100 trillion.