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Ajit Agarkar responds to saliva ban

Ajit Agarkar responds to saliva ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The ICC's ban will be effective from the first international series between England and West Indies, starting July 8.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Affluence without conscience, haunted homes and heads, a big fat Punjabi wedding and more on OTT this week. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations.

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Consumers can effectively make payments using UPI and other debit cards, credit cards and internet banking across 120 banks and over 120 billers, Xiaomi said.

Taking an education loan? Read this first

Taking an education loan? Read this first

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

When taking a loan, it is important to look at various factors, and not just the interest rate, says Tinesh Bhasin.

The Real Hero of the Economic Reforms

The Real Hero of the Economic Reforms

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

It is time for the three finance ministers of the 1990s to reveal the real hero, says T C A Srinavasa-Raghavan.

RBI loosens credit to support economy, keeps rates on hold

RBI loosens credit to support economy, keeps rates on hold

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

RBI sees marginal improvement in economic growth to 5-6%.

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Valuers have found almost no assets to pay for their claims against the Videocon group that entered the insolvency process in 2018. But the dissenters suggest that the money is elsewhere, possibly in the group's oil and gas assets, which are not part of the group's bankruptcy case.

FIIs lent shares of 224 cos abroad, says Sebi

FIIs lent shares of 224 cos abroad, says Sebi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

During the calendar year up to October 9, foreign institutional investors have lent shares of 224 companies, according to latest data released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Friday.

Don't panic: FM to investors

Don't panic: FM to investors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

"There is no reason for Indian market to go down just because the eastern markets are down. Nobody should sell in panic," he said.

China gets tough with Bangladesh

China gets tough with Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 May 2021

We can expect to see more Chinese wolf warrior diplomats on the prowl, in India's neighbourhood, though its mailed fist is not so visible while dealing with India, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Cash reserve ratio: A few important points to ponder

Cash reserve ratio: A few important points to ponder

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The RBI's reluctance to cut rates should be seen as a case of inability in the face of inflation.

India Inc hails RBI's move to cut statutory liquidity ratio

India Inc hails RBI's move to cut statutory liquidity ratio

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The industry also emphasised on supply-side interventions by the government to tackle persistently high food inflation.

Shyam Srinivasan on Federal Bank's vision, and more

Shyam Srinivasan on Federal Bank's vision, and more

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

It has been a decade since Shyam Srinivasan took over as managing director and chief executive officer at Federal Bank. He wants to ramp up the bank's unsecured lending going ahead even as it homes into the space vacated by competition. Reappointed for a fresh three-year term as the bank's helmsman, he spoke to Hamsini Karthik on the plot ahead.

RBI moves: Target shifts from inflation to growth

RBI moves: Target shifts from inflation to growth

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

RBI cut the repo rate - the rate at which the central bank lends to banks in exchange for government securities for a period ranging from one to three days -by one percentage point after a gap of four years. This move was preceded by RBI reducing the cash reserve ratio - the money that banks keep with central bank - by 250 basis points (one basis point is one-hundredth of a percentage point).

Why it's too early to write off payments banks

Why it's too early to write off payments banks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

While payments banks surely lose money, their operating ratios were looking better in 2017-18 compared to the year before. This implies that as customer volumes start picking up, the business models may perk up too, says R Jagannathan.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

How 25 Indians Escaped Ukraine!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'There were moments when you didn't know if you will get out of there alive.'

Are PSBs mispriced stocks or value trap?

Are PSBs mispriced stocks or value trap?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Reports suggest state-owned banks have lapped up Rs 40,000 crore, so far, using both bonds and equity instruments. The question, though, is whether there will be a perceptional change for PSB stocks.

Budget 2016: Dalal Street demands industry status

Budget 2016: Dalal Street demands industry status

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Demand among several pre-Budget representation by BSE Brokers' forum

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Cost of RBI's CRR diktat to banks: Rs 18,000 crores a year

Cost of RBI's CRR diktat to banks: Rs 18,000 crores a year

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Much depends on how the liquidity situation evolves over the coming months, with greater clarity expected from the next monetary policy meeting scheduled for December 7.

Singhvi, Tharoor support Jairam Ramesh on Modi comment

Singhvi, Tharoor support Jairam Ramesh on Modi comment

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Congress leaders agreed that demonising Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "wrong" and he should be praised for doing the right things.

Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan

Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Before applying for a home loan, make sure you have not been delinquent in the past six months at least.

Why home loans have started heading north

Why home loans have started heading north

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

As yields on 10-year government bonds rose from 6.65% in April 2017 to around 7.50% now, liquidity pressures have increased the cost of funds for housing finance companies.

Bankers weigh all options to save Jet

Bankers weigh all options to save Jet

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Indian bankers are fearful that going out of their way to save Jet could lead to subsequent harassment from investigative agencies.

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The regulator is also planning to widen the ambit of 'deemed fraudulent activities'.

FIs get short-selling leeway

FIs get short-selling leeway

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Why measures to arrest rupee fall are not enough

Why measures to arrest rupee fall are not enough

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Recent measures by the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India are being seen by observers as an attempt to reverse the inexorable decline of the rupee.

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

22-yr-old activist arrested for sharing 'toolkit' with Greta Thunberg

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police claimed that Disha Ravi, who was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the force on Saturday, was an editor of the 'toolkit Google doc' and 'key conspirator' in the document's formulation and dissemination.

Sensex snaps 3-day rally, ends 131 pts lower on recession fears

Sensex snaps 3-day rally, ends 131 pts lower on recession fears

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Bajaj Finance was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, tanking up to 8 per cent, followed by Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, Maruti and HCL Tech. Axis Bank, ITC, NTPC and M&M were among the top gainers.

CBI books Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot on corruption charges

CBI books Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot on corruption charges

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The agency has registered the FIR after a preliminary enquiry on a complaint from the oil ministry.

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Is there anything for India to celebrate?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'India resembles not just the more turbulent bits of its own past, but other 'managed' democracies, where all institutional strength and independence have been hollowed out to serve political power,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Modified ALBM to come back

Modified ALBM to come back

Rediff.com10 May 2006

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fintech players are customising solutions for rural markets and helping SMEs learn how to use the services

Interest rates on hold, RBI promises enough liquidity for huge govt borrowing

Interest rates on hold, RBI promises enough liquidity for huge govt borrowing

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance, implying rate cuts in the future if need arises to support the economy hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

India's forex reserves cross half-a-trillion dollar mark for first time

India's forex reserves cross half-a-trillion dollar mark for first time

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The reserves rose to $501.70 billion helped by a whopping rise in foreign currency assets, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India.

Want a hassle-free loan? Go online to get a good deal

Want a hassle-free loan? Go online to get a good deal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

If borrowers don't have access to a bank's credit facility, it could make sense to use peer-to-peer systems.

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

From zeroing in on the best means for stake dilution to moving beyond microfinance, Bandhan navigates a tough path. Namrata Acharya reports.