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What the world economy really needs?

What the world economy really needs?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Easy dollar liquidity created by the Fed has helped push global commodity prices, setting off a global inflationary spiral and rising inflation expectations in the US.

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Interception of electronic communication should also be covered in the powers being sought, the report said.

Guidelines for life insurance IPOs by early Feb

Guidelines for life insurance IPOs by early Feb

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

In October last year, market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India had approved life insurance companies to issue IPOs.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

Mandatory rules that e-retailers will have to follow from this week

Mandatory rules that e-retailers will have to follow from this week

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Among other things, the e-commerce players will have to display the total 'price' of goods and services offered for sale, mention the 'expiry date' of goods and the 'country of origin' of goods and services.

Gujarat's GIFT City expects to garner $50 bn biz annually

Gujarat's GIFT City expects to garner $50 bn biz annually

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Sebi has approved the norms for financial institutions setting up shop at GIF City in Ahmedabad.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said international experts were now on the ground in China to understand the outbreak and inform the next steps in the global response.

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Returns have ranged from 13 to 81%.

Viral Acharya always batted for RBI's independence

Viral Acharya always batted for RBI's independence

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Governments that do not respect central banks' independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of the financial markets, ignite economic fires, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution; their wiser counterparts who invest in central bank independence will enjoy lower costs of borrowing, the love of international investors, and longer life spans, said Acharya, who will return to the New York University's Stern Business School in August.

Oz norms put Indian prawn exporters in a soup

Oz norms put Indian prawn exporters in a soup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

In a recent move, the Animal Bio-security of Australia has issued strict guidelines for import of prawns from other nations.

Sebi to accept e-KYC as valid proof

Sebi to accept e-KYC as valid proof

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The information containing relevant client details and photograph made available from UIDAI as a result of e-KYC process shall be treated as sufficient proof of Identity and address of the client.

Vodafone gears up for Rs 16,500-cr IPO, names bankers

Vodafone gears up for Rs 16,500-cr IPO, names bankers

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The IPO is expected to bring handsome fees for the selected banks at a time when billion-dollar listings have become scarce

When tax plays spoilsport with ESOPs

When tax plays spoilsport with ESOPs

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The tax imposed on buyback of shares and employee stock options is different in case of listed and unlisted companies, says Sudipto Dey

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

India used British mercenary pilots in fight against LTTE: Book

India used British mercenary pilots in fight against LTTE: Book

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

According to the book, 'Keenie Meenie: The British Mercenaries Who Got Away With War Crimes', authored by UK-based investigative journalist Phil Miller India's secret use of British mercenaries lasted for four months after the Indo-Lanka accord was signed between former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and then Sri Lankan president Junius Jayewardene in 1987.

Madhuri Dixit gets FDA notice for endorsing Maggi

Madhuri Dixit gets FDA notice for endorsing Maggi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

If the actress fails to respond to the notice within the stipulated time frame, a case could be registered against her, Food Security Officer Mahimanand Joshi said.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

Chawla with Sebi, Montek for stability council

Chawla with Sebi, Montek for stability council

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla, in an impromptu chat with reporters, sided with Sebi, while Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia cited the spat to make a case for setting up a Financial Development and Stability Council (FSDC).

How Modi can crack down on black money

How Modi can crack down on black money

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Today, the single most popular route of laundering is the stock market platform, notes Debashis Basu.

Irda asks insurers to ignore Sebi ban on Ulips

Irda asks insurers to ignore Sebi ban on Ulips

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Says market regulator's order is misconceived and not in public interest.

The merit of value investing

The merit of value investing

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

A portfolio of stocks designed on the basis of Benjamin Graham's principles has beaten the market over the past three years.

Trai keen to curb cell phone theft

Trai keen to curb cell phone theft

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

In a bid to check theft of mobile phones as it involved security aspects, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has issued a consultation paper to seek opinion of the industry and other stakeholders to stop the menace.

USCIS sued for tweaking H-1B duration

USCIS sued for tweaking H-1B duration

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'USCIS has been making arbitrary rules for over eight years, it's our top priority to set things right.'

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

Saudi wealth fund's Rs 11,367 cr cheque for RIL

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

With this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 115,693.95 crore from some of the leading global investment powerhouses at a time when the world is deeply impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Sensex 439 points away from lifetime high, Nifty makes record

Sensex 439 points away from lifetime high, Nifty makes record

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Broader market outperformed the frontline indices and also hit their respective all-time highs

All you wanted to know about NBFCs

All you wanted to know about NBFCs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

What is a non-banking financial company (NBFC)? How does it differ from a bank? Get the answers to these and many more questions on NBFCs.

HDFC MF front-running case: Sebi bars former dealer

HDFC MF front-running case: Sebi bars former dealer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

In its 59-page order, the capital markets regulator Sebi said that the 10-year restraint period for them would be calculated after taking into account the restraint already undergone by him vide an interim order dated June 17, 2010.

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Do you use Fintechs? Read this please!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Fintechs need to behave with responsibility and transparency. A lot of mis-selling has been happening. Other issues have been plaguing the fledgling industry -- high interest rates, even higher processing fees, harsh collection process and, most critically, data leakage leading to rampant frauds, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Insurance firms set to defy Sebi

Insurance firms set to defy Sebi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Several life insurance companies in the country are preparing to take on the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India over unit-linked insurance plans.

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Prices of key diabetes, cancer drugs may drop by 25%

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

A recent report has suggested that future patent expires in the cardiac and anti-diabetes space would form a good opportunity for smaller firms, given their franchise in these segments.

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Around 81 per cent of the workers constitute the unorganised sector - devoid of any social security cover and outside the purview of a complex set of labour laws.

UK regulator to investigate Goldman Sachs

UK regulator to investigate Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

"Following preliminary investigations, FSA has decided to commence a formal enforcement investigation into Goldman Sachs International in relation to recent SEC allegations. FSA will be liaising closely with SEC in this review," FSA said in a statement today. No further details were provided.

Ulip war: Why Sebi order may not be right

Ulip war: Why Sebi order may not be right

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The cornerstone of any efficient financial market is certainty and coherence in its regulatory framework.

'Sebi ban on Ulips may hurt foreign investments'

'Sebi ban on Ulips may hurt foreign investments'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The Sebi, on Friday, banned 14 life insurance companies, including Reliance Life, SBI Life, ICICI Prudential, Tata AIG and HDFC Standard Life, from raising fresh money in ULIP schemes that invests a major chunk of funds in stock markets.

Sebi bars 14 firms from issuing Ulips

Sebi bars 14 firms from issuing Ulips

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, the capital markets regulator, restrained 14 insurance entities from raising fresh money through Ulips - Unit Linked Insurance Products.

Why did RBI take this route to save Yes Bank?

Why did RBI take this route to save Yes Bank?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'The RBI has not allowed any commercial bank to fail in the past three decades.' 'It has always played the role of a matchmaker, but this is the best deal it has stitched,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'May die of corona later. We'll die of hunger before'

'May die of corona later. We'll die of hunger before'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Autorickshaw drivers and families from Kalyan reveal how the lockdown has rendered them jobless and deprived them of bare necessities.