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ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

GST delay may not impact markets

GST delay may not impact markets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.

Markets come off day's highs; JSPL tanks 10%

Markets come off day's highs; JSPL tanks 10%

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex surged 299 points to close at 28,736 and the 50-share Nifty gained 90 points to end at 8,723.

Sebi cuts lock-in period for promoters to 18 months post-IPO

Sebi cuts lock-in period for promoters to 18 months post-IPO

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Markets regulator Sebi has reduced the minimum lock-in period for promoters' investment post an initial public offering (IPO) to 18 months from three years, under certain conditions. The move comes at a time when many companies are looking to list on the stock exchanges. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has streamlined disclosures requirements of group companies.

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.

A Banking Year Marked By Three Cs

A Banking Year Marked By Three Cs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das kept the red flag on cryptocurrencies flying, warning that the next financial crisis can be triggered by private cryptocurrencies if such speculative instruments are allowed to grow.

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models, GM was pushed to the fringes by the rivals from Japan and Korea.

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Why India denied China 5-G trial

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Given the security dilemma prevailing between India and China, India should curb the operation of Chinese telecom companies in India, asserts Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Udaipur man killed over 'insult to Islam'; 2 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Accused circulated a video of themselves confessing to the killing and threatened to take PM Modi's life

Do You Invest on Basis of Past Return?

Do You Invest on Basis of Past Return?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Investing merely on the basis of past return can land you in trouble even in debt funds, a supposedly safe asset class, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

Sebi tweaks norms for bankrupt cos, FPOs

Sebi tweaks norms for bankrupt cos, FPOs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Continuing efforts to boost the capital market, Sebi on Wednesday decided to tweak the 25 per cent minimum public shareholding requirement for companies undergoing insolvency process, segregate assets as well as liabilities of mutual funds, and ease norms governing promoter participation in follow-on public offers. For the mutual fund segment, the watchdog also relaxed the profitability criteria and mandated minimum Rs 100 crore net worth requirement for entities to become sponsors of mutual funds. The board of Sebi, at its meeting on Wednesday, also cleared amendment regulations pertaining to market intermediaries to avoid duplication of proceedings before the designated authority and the designated member.

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'One after the other, they have committed four murders (Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi, Gauri Lankesh)...' 'They feel they will not have to face the consequences of their actions as it is a favourable time for them.'

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

CBDT to reopen cases, conduct detailed inquiry of taxpayers who invested in such shares

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

'Opening up rural markets is our topmost priority'

'Opening up rural markets is our topmost priority'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The processor is just 5 per cent of the overall cost of a computing device.

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The rot is is not limited to Chitra Ramkrishna and the yogi, observed Debashis Basu.

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Voda, Airtel take on Rel Jio in exchanges, signal the fight is on

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Over the three-month period, Airtel's stock price has rallied from Rs 432 to Rs 540, while Vodafone Idea has risen from Rs 9.2 to Rs 11.8 per share.

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Union home ministry on Wednesday directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation of 'brutal murder' of a tailor in Udaipur and probe involvement of any organisation and international links.

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Telecom equipment from China to face fresh curbs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Telecom equipment from China may face fresh curbs after the Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to secure telecom infrastructure by designating a "trusted source" for the purchase of equipment by service providers. Briefing reporters after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Law, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said a National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector has been framed keeping in mind the national security.

Sebi changed its mind on Tayal's BoR shares after 2 years

Sebi changed its mind on Tayal's BoR shares after 2 years

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The promoters, instead, raised it to 63.15 per cent, while reporting they'd brought it down to 28.6 per cent.

Pfizer withdraws emergency use for its Covid vaccine in India

Pfizer withdraws emergency use for its Covid vaccine in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

An expert panel of the country's drugs regulatory authority had recommended against granting such approval to the firm at this stage just two days ago, officials said.

It's Advantage Fintechs, NBFCs

It's Advantage Fintechs, NBFCs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

If you are running a sweetmeat shop, will you manage a dairy for milk supply or buy milk from the market? Banks are running a dairy (which has its cost for processing milk), while NBFCs are buying milk from the market, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her third Budget on February 1.

For money, don't huddle: RBI to banks

For money, don't huddle: RBI to banks

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

'Space out when raising funds; Sebi mulls securitisation platform'

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The clean break between Russia and Europe that this foolish attack is creating may actually last long.' 'It will undermine Europe and benefit the US and China.'

Rogue ARCs must be punished

Rogue ARCs must be punished

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Why can't we have a sunset clause for the ARCs, which is a global norm? questions Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Patiala clashes: 3 top cops shunted out; 3 arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The order to suspend the services was issued by the home affairs and justice department and heavy police security was deployed at the site of the clashes outside the Kali Mata temple in Patiala.

Banks Made Profits of Rs 1.57 Trillion!

Banks Made Profits of Rs 1.57 Trillion!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

If the banks throw caution to the winds for building loan books, the hydra-headed bad loans may resurface and spoil the party, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

CAs scramble to fathom new whistleblowing law

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Chartered accountants are readying themselves for a higher onus on individuals to report violations that they come across as part of their work. There has been a scramble to understand the implications as the non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR) comes into effect in less than six months. It is applicable from April 1, 2022 after being deferred earlier because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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.

In violence-hit Handwara, 3 army bunkers removed

In violence-hit Handwara, 3 army bunkers removed

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The main bunker, located in the round-about of the main market, has been vacated and taken over by municipal authorities.

Markets snap 2-day losing streak; Nifty ends above 8,400

Markets snap 2-day losing streak; Nifty ends above 8,400

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Shares of ING Vysya Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank rallied by up to 6% on the BSE on reports that Kotak Mahindra Bank in final stages to buy the bank.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

India's CARE joins four others to launch global rating agency

India's CARE joins four others to launch global rating agency

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The credit ratings business is dominated by Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch

How best to play the stock market? An investment guru explains

How best to play the stock market? An investment guru explains

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Mohnish Pabrai whose company handles funds to the tune of $464 mn spoke at length about his investment decisions in Mumbai

BSE small-cap index hits new intra-day high, holds out hope

BSE small-cap index hits new intra-day high, holds out hope

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The current up move, according to analysts, closely resembles the rally post the global financial crisis in 2008-09, not just in quantum and speed, but also the way small-and mid-cap indices outperformed large-cap peers.

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rights of migrant workers can't be ignored: SC to govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Migrant workers play a very vital role in building the nation and their rights cannot be ignored at all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while asking the Centre to devise a mechanism so that they receive food grains without ration cards.