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How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Govt brings all cooperative banks under RBI lens

Govt brings all cooperative banks under RBI lens

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The government on Wednesday said that all urban cooperative banks and multi-state cooperative banks will come under the supervision of the Reserve Bank of India, a development aimed at providing comfort to depositors and prevent repeat of PMC Bank like scams. The President of India will promulgate an ordinance to this effect, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters after the meeting of the Union Cabinet.

Is Yes Bank out of the woods?

Is Yes Bank out of the woods?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Infusion of fresh capital, handsome growth in deposits and focus on recovery should bring Yes Bank back on the growth path in the next financial year,' observes Tamal Bandyopodhyay.

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Expect Another Rate Hike In December

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Probably 35 bps. There could be even an encore in February 2023 to take the policy rate to 6.5% before the financial year ends, predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

West Indies banking on Chanderpaul to save Test

West Indies banking on Chanderpaul to save Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

West Indies opener Adrian Barath, who scored a fighting half-century in the second innings, said the experienced Shivnarine Chanderpaul will be the visitors' key batsman on Thursday as they battle to save the second Test and three-Test series against India.

Separatist ideology 'dead' in J-K, people reaise it as futile: Sajad Lone

Separatist ideology 'dead' in J-K, people reaise it as futile: Sajad Lone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Lone, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla constituency, said one of the reasons he wants to go to Parliament is to strive and advocate for the same set of laws for the children of Kashmir and the rest of the country.

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The payments industry is at a crossroads with the banking regulator on two pressing issues, neither of which seems headed towards an amicable solution. Depending upon which side accommodates the other, customers in India will have to choose between convenience and ironclad safety. In the end, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which regulates both banks and all payments services providers, will prevail. But the question is: will it do so by bending a little or by sticking to its firm stand? The two issues - one concerning payment facilitators storing customers' card details and the other about auto-renewal of payments - appear similar but aren't.

What's Modi Up To?

What's Modi Up To?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

No government in the past initiated the process of policy making for its next tenure even before going in for elections. Once the Model Code of Conduct is enforced by the Election Commission, should the government of the day refrain from taking an active interest in policy making for the next five years and let that be the function of the new government?, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Pele pays tribute to 'goalkeeper with magic' Banks

Pele pays tribute to 'goalkeeper with magic' Banks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The death of the 81-year-old former England keeper was announced by his former club Stoke City on Tuesday.

More bad news: Household savings fall to 2 decade low

More bad news: Household savings fall to 2 decade low

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The decline is attributed to lower salary growth and a rise in households' financial liabilities.

Small savings schemes score for retail investors

Small savings schemes score for retail investors

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

For longer tenure products, they offer higher returns compared to other instruments. But for shorter tenures, things are getting tighter for investors.

Electoral bonds: SBI gets SC notice for not disclosing bond numbers

Electoral bonds: SBI gets SC notice for not disclosing bond numbers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which was hearing an application filed by the Election Commission (EC) seeking a modification of the operative portion of its March 11 order in the electoral bonds case, directed its registrar (judicial) to ensure that the data filed earlier by the poll panel before it in a sealed cover be scanned and digitised.

'Disinflationary stance allows for rate cuts'

'Disinflationary stance allows for rate cuts'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Investment creates capacity and reduces inflation. Income, employment, and savings rise.'

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

India's banking system brutally unfair: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

He said trust and confidence were the backbone of any financial system and one should never underestimate the power of ethics and values.

Ajay Singh's toughest challenge: How to save SpiceJet

Ajay Singh's toughest challenge: How to save SpiceJet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The fairy tale turnaround story has, however, taken a few knocks after a second wave of the pandemic has brought a series of default notices and has posed the toughest test for the 55-year old Singh to save the airline he founded and sold to the Marans only to assume control later.

Looking For Regular Cash Stream?

Looking For Regular Cash Stream?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Investors looking for a fixed-income product that is free of credit risk may invest in these bonds.

Mr PM, This Is What You Could Do For Banks

Mr PM, This Is What You Could Do For Banks

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Your promise to protect bankers for their commercial decisions is a huge confidence booster, but how does one define a commercial decision? Are our investigative agencies well equipped to dissect lending decisions of bankers?

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

RBI has also announced new guidelines to price loans from April 1.

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Jump in small savings to burden govt

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Centre has to bear the maximum burden of borrowing NSSF loans to the tune of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank placed under moratorium, withdrawals capped at Rs 25,000

Lakshmi Vilas Bank placed under moratorium, withdrawals capped at Rs 25,000

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The government on Tuesday placed Lakshmi Vilas Bank under one-month moratorium, superseded its board and capped withdrawals at Rs 25,000 per depositor. The step was taken by the government, on the advice of the Reserve Bank, in view of the declining financial health of the private sector lender. In a statement, the RBI said in the absence of a credible revival plan, with a view to protect depositors' interest and in the interest of financial and banking stability, there was no alternative but to apply to the central government for imposing a moratorium under Section 45 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

Retirement planning, secondary sources of income rise up the priority list

Retirement planning, secondary sources of income rise up the priority list

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Retirement planning and secondary sources of income have become key financial priorities for Indians, as they look to prepare for higher inflation, health concerns, and economic slowdown risks. PGIM India Mutual Fund's Retirement Readiness Survey shows that at present 67 per cent Indians have their retirement plan in place, compared to 49 per cent in 2020. "The pandemic was probably the factor making people realise the importance of saving and investing, leading to an increase in people planning for it.

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

PMC Bank depositors have spent the last one year holding protests, meeting politicians, writing to various authorities in an effort to get their hard-earned money back.

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Rediff.com20 May 2024

American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Why depositors continue to flock co-op banks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The interest offered is mostly 0.5 to 1 per cent more than what other banks offer. Moreover, customer service and long-term association spanning generations are also other reasons for the popularity.

Be Careful About Festival Loan Offers

Be Careful About Festival Loan Offers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Look not just at the interest rate but also the processing fee.'

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

None of the four benchmarks suggested by the RBI is ideal as banks in India create loan assets from their deposits and not borrowing from the regulator or market, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SBI to charge for cash withdrawal beyond 4 free transactions per month

SBI to charge for cash withdrawal beyond 4 free transactions per month

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The country's largest lender SBI will levy charges for cash withdrawal beyond four free transactions in a month from customers holding the basic savings bank deposit (BSBD) accounts. These customers will also be levied charges for cheque book beyond 10 leaves in a year. As per the revision in service charges for BSBD accounts, State Bank of India (SBI) will levy charges ranging from Rs 15 to Rs 75 for the "additional value added services" with effect from July 1, 2021.

Have you tried using games to help you save money?

Have you tried using games to help you save money?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Banks play 'mind games' to woo customers. Big data and 'games' are now the tools of the trade.

Join Ajit, Shinde instead of...: Modi to Pawar, Uddhav

Join Ajit, Shinde instead of...: Modi to Pawar, Uddhav

Rediff.com10 May 2024

"The nakli Shiv Sena wants to bury me alive. They abuse me in such a way that it will be liked by their favourite vote bank," Modi said.

Lock-in your investments in small savings schemes

Lock-in your investments in small savings schemes

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The next revision will make the rates similar to those of bank FDs.

Pay life insurance premium in advance and get a discount

Pay life insurance premium in advance and get a discount

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The discount should be equal to interest rates on savings bank account deposit of State Bank of India.

How long will savings, profits, stocks remain high?

How long will savings, profits, stocks remain high?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

How long will the RBI allow the government to borrow cheaply? A change in policy direction will see rates climb and bond values fall. Investors in debt funds are therefore at risk, as are people invested in the heated stock market, warns T N Ninan.

'Nationalise all private banks!'

'Nationalise all private banks!'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'One by one we are seeing these private banks taking people's money and mismanaging it.' 'In the last 30 years, 30 private banks have collapsed.' 'Nationalise all banks so that people's money is safe.'

How household savings recovered quickly post DeMo

How household savings recovered quickly post DeMo

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

According to the report, financial assets of the Indian households are predominantly in the form of bank deposits, followed by life insurance - a pattern that got disrupted after note ban

We enter their homes and kill terrorists: Modi

We enter their homes and kill terrorists: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

"During the Congress regime, the news headlines were of India handing over another dossier to Pakistan about terror activities. Some of our friends in media used to clap after such any such dossier was sent," Modi said at an election rally in Maharashtra's Latur.

India Post may apply for payment bank licence

India Post may apply for payment bank licence

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

India Post may be keen to apply for payment bank licence.

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Can India, China Embrace Each Other On Economic Front?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

An improvement in political relations, anchored in a restoration of peace and tranquillity at the border, could open up opportunities for expanded economic and commercial relations between them, suggests former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.