News for 'Revising Committee'

Why RBI's risk draft has little to cheer NBFCs

Why RBI's risk draft has little to cheer NBFCs

Rediff.com27 May 2019

An initial reading of the guidelines indicates two factors - potential rise in borrowing cost and lower returns on investment book - could hit the spread of NBFCs.

'Behaviour of protesting war veterans unlike that of a soldier,' says Parrikar

'Behaviour of protesting war veterans unlike that of a soldier,' says Parrikar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the behaviour of war veterans protesting the notification on OROP scheme is "unlike that of a soldier".

Sebi nods Jet-Etihad deal, govt to take final call

Sebi nods Jet-Etihad deal, govt to take final call

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The proposal will now be considered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

'H1Bs visas must be hiked'

'H1Bs visas must be hiked'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Making a case for revising the H1B visas upwards, the US Commerce Secretary has said high-tech businesses are facing shortages in filling up positions

Sebi to tighten insider trading norms

Sebi to tighten insider trading norms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The high-level panel, chaired by former Chief Justice of Karnataka and Kerala High Courts, K Sodhi, had focused on reviewing the Sebi (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 1992.

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

OilMin to move Cabinet note to allow RIL retain 3 gas discoveries

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

To proceed with a Cabinet proposal to grant the relaxations to RIL, the Election Commission's approval will be sought.

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Mumbai jeweller first to be put on no-fly list for hijack scare

Rediff.com20 May 2018

He was also the first to be booked under the stringent Anti-Hijacking Act which had replaced the vintage law of 1982.

No diesel price hike till new govt takes over

No diesel price hike till new govt takes over

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Amid a spate of government proposals at its door, the Election Commission has asked all Union government departments to route their proposals through the Cabinet Secretariat.

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since last month, the realty (down 23%), auto (down 16%) and finance (down 14%) indices have underperformed the market by falling over 13%, as against 8% decline in the benchmark indices

Federal Reserve can hike funds rate anytime after April

Federal Reserve can hike funds rate anytime after April

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Dollar's strength and falling crude oil prices force downward revision of 2015 growth forecast.

Par panel calls for review of Rangarajan gas price formula

Par panel calls for review of Rangarajan gas price formula

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas in a report tabled in Parliament said the proposed formula is a simple average of two methodologies -- price of imports of LNG into India by different suppliers, and weighted average of prices of natural gas prevailing at Henry Hub in USA, National Balancing Point in London and netback import price at the well head of suppliers into Japan.

Mumbai Metro One allowed to charge Rs 10-40 fare

Mumbai Metro One allowed to charge Rs 10-40 fare

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

R-Infra in its argument had told the high court that it was losing upto Rs 85 lakh a day despite being used by nearly 250,000 commuters

High retail inflation diminishes rate cut hopes

High retail inflation diminishes rate cut hopes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

While a pick-up in summer monsoon rains in recent weeks is expected to cool food inflation, most analysts don't anticipate another rate cut before a new governor is on the job

Trade unions stick to September 2 strike, reject govt's wage hike

Trade unions stick to September 2 strike, reject govt's wage hike

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Trade unions said Jaitley's minimum wage announcement is completely inadequate

Ex-serviceman ends life over OROP delay, triggers blame-game

Ex-serviceman ends life over OROP delay, triggers blame-game

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal committed suicide by consuming poison at a park in New Delhi area on Tuesday evening.

Why Ruchi Soya is a prized asset for its bidders

Why Ruchi Soya is a prized asset for its bidders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

At the heart of the bidding war is the firm's edible oil refining capacity

Despite likely budgetary cut, railways eyes biggest ever capex of Rs 1.7 tn

Despite likely budgetary cut, railways eyes biggest ever capex of Rs 1.7 tn

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Centre is likely to cut budgetary support to the railways by around Rs 5,000-10,000 crore for 2018-19, out of the total budgeted GBS of Rs 53,060 crore. Due to this cut in GBS, the railways is likely to depend more on borrowings, asset monetisation, and internal generation to meet the capex target of Rs 1.465 trillion for the current year.

Ex-servicemen blame Jaitley for OROP deadlock

Ex-servicemen blame Jaitley for OROP deadlock

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Jaitley had on Monday had virtually ruled out annual revision of pension as demanded by agitating ex-servicemen under OROP.

Jharkhand dents Mittal demands

Jharkhand dents Mittal demands

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Air India staff to be provided ESOP option

Air India staff to be provided ESOP option

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The government is betting on the fact that it will be conducive for the new owner to give voluntary retirement scheme

Mumbai metro fares hiked by Rs 5

Mumbai metro fares hiked by Rs 5

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The new fare structure which will come into effect from December 1.

Cameroon's suspension ends; may play WC qualifiers

Cameroon's suspension ends; may play WC qualifiers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

FIFA lifted Cameroon's indefinite suspension from international football on Monday, clearing the way for the team to finish their World Cup qualifiers.

Independent directors reject Essar Energy's delisting move

Independent directors reject Essar Energy's delisting move

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The committee said the move 'clearly undervalued the company and its long-term growth prospects'.

Govt to consider all views on gas price hike: FM

Govt to consider all views on gas price hike: FM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The Oil Ministry has proposed raising natural gas prices by at least 60 per cent, a move that will result in rise in urea as well as power costs.

Employment scheme to be expanded

Employment scheme to be expanded

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

RBI can cut rates by 25-75 bps: Survey

RBI can cut rates by 25-75 bps: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

It further pointed out that the twin balance sheet problem -- at the end of banks and corporate -- more attractive interest rates for borrowers in the bond market and from non-banking financial institutions are other reasons for slow bank credit growth.

BCCI to consider player demands for increased pay

BCCI to consider player demands for increased pay

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Indian board (BCCI) will consider a further increase in salaries for its contracted players after leading cricketers expressed dissatisfaction with the pay raise announced last month.

L&T announces Rs 5,030-cr open offer for Mindtree at Rs 980/share

L&T announces Rs 5,030-cr open offer for Mindtree at Rs 980/share

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The open offer is slated to commence on June 17 and close on June 28

Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis

Mumbai Metro faces financial crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This is despite a 10 per cent rise in the average weekday ridership.

Interest rates on FDs offered by post offices hiked

Interest rates on FDs offered by post offices hiked

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A day ahead of Lok Sabha polls announcement, the government today decided to hike interest rates on fixed deposit schemes offered by post offices by up to 0.2 per cent.

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

WPI inflation spikes to 4-year high of 5.77% in June

WPI inflation spikes to 4-year high of 5.77% in June

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

RBI targets to keep inflation at 4 per cent, (+/- 2 per cent), and its rise beyond this comfort zone will put pressure on the central bank to hike rates.

GST gets a nudge forward, DTC hits the dead end

GST gets a nudge forward, DTC hits the dead end

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Arun Jaitley said he would put the DTC Bill in cold storage.

WPI inflation falls sharply to 0.90% in June; lowest in 8 months

WPI inflation falls sharply to 0.90% in June; lowest in 8 months

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Prices of food articles contracted by 3.47 per cent in June on a yearly basis. Vegetable inflation stood at (-)21.16 per cent.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

iGate CEO to get over Rs 1 crore as performance bonus

iGate CEO to get over Rs 1 crore as performance bonus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Within six months of joining iGate as CEO, Ashok Vemuri will get a performance bonus of $175,000 (about Rs 1.10 crore) for his strategic initiatives, which helped the US-based outsourcer grow revenues by over 10 per cent in the December quarter.

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

'We've gone out of our way to retain the violent flavour of NH10'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

'From the day I've taken over as chairperson of the CBFC, Ashoke Pandit and Chandraprakesh Diwedi have ganged up against me,' Censor Board chief Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Home ministry issues fresh proforma for Padma awards

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

To make the process of conferring Padma awards more transparent, the home ministry has issued a revised proforma for people who wish to apply for the prestigious civilian honours.

Human trafficking probes, prosecutions, convictions in India low: US report

Human trafficking probes, prosecutions, convictions in India low: US report

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Since 2011, India has remained on Tier 2 of the State Department reports on human trafficking.