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Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

IL&FS case reveals what India's resolution mechanism is lacking

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The infra-major going belly up cracked open some major flaws in the system - the most evident being weak corporate governance and how layers of corporate structures could be formed adding to the opaqueness of the group.

After spike in Q3, investments to fall in Q4 as projects stall

After spike in Q3, investments to fall in Q4 as projects stall

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Private sector investment is likely to improve mildly in H2 of FY17, even though signs from investment data are not encouraging.

'High inflation to cast its spell on the economy in 2014'

'High inflation to cast its spell on the economy in 2014'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

RICS, the UK-based self-regulatory body for qualification and standards in land, property and construction, said the upward revision in repo rate in October by RBI is likely to increase pressure on real estate developers.

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

The little-known company that's buying up distressed telcos

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

UV Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd has made the highest bid of Rs 16,000 crore to buy Anil Ambani group's Reliance Communications and Reliance Telecom, which are in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Last year it was the highest bidder for taking over Aircel's assets for an upfront payment of Rs 150 crore. Surajeet Das Gupta and Dev Chatterjee dig deeper to find out more about this little known company.

'India has adequate forex to manage challenges'

'India has adequate forex to manage challenges'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India's forex reserves recently declined by $704 million to $354.517 billion.

Falling rupee hurts debt market

Falling rupee hurts debt market

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Foreign investors keeping off; inflows into bonds also likely to improve if RBI resumes rate cuts.

Risk-free returns aren't enough

Risk-free returns aren't enough

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian households put bulk of savings in bank deposits and insurance; the returns are minimal. If you're part of this, change.

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

After Lehman Brothers and StanChart, it's DMK time!

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Why is an NRI banker with an MBA from MIT canvassing votes in Madurai?

Corporate spying: CBI arrests commerce ministry employee

Corporate spying: CBI arrests commerce ministry employee

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

CBI has also summoned a senior official of Reliance Industries Limited and a noted chartered accountant.

Don't have Form 16? You can still file your tax return

Don't have Form 16? You can still file your tax return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

If a salaried employee does not possess Form 16, he can still file the I-T Return with the help of his salary slips and Form 26 AS.

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Those scheduled to attend the five-day WEF Annual meeting, beginning January 21, include more than 40 heads of state or government, including those from the UK, Australia, Japan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, WEF announced on Wednesday at a press conference in Geneva.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

The IPO scam that changed India's primary market

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Eleven years on, while 80% of scam-hit investors have been fully compensated, more than 50% of the sum is yet to be distributed.

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

In last few years, a number of global players have exited the Indian mutual fund business.

NRIs watch out: Stricter norms for you!

NRIs watch out: Stricter norms for you!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

NRIs could run into difficulties if they possess discontinued currency notes amounting to a high value.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekhar, Country Head - India, CFA Institute shared crucial advice to crack the competitive exam.

7 common tax filing mistakes people commit

7 common tax filing mistakes people commit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Today one can easily file returns online.

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Why the insolvency process will get longer and more litigious

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Some experts says that the high net-worth requirement of Rs 50 crore for setting up an IU is a deterrent.

'Budget is growth-oriented, part populist & investment friendly'

'Budget is growth-oriented, part populist & investment friendly'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Experts hail Budget 2015 as a progressive, growth oriented one.

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Oil's slide below $30 sends shockwaves far and wide

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Traders have all but given up attempting to predict where the new-year rout will end

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Technically, the Indian economy is on road to recovery.

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The share capital of the company is Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million).

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

To send a notice under money laundering law.

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Budget: How new tax slabs will benefit you

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, G Srikanth, partner, GSV Associates, chartered accountants, Chennai and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered queries about the new income tax proposals mooted in the Union Budget 2020-2021.

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Ten years on, ICAI probe into GTB auditors' role still not complete

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Action against auditors, last of the 276 recommendations of a JPC probing Ketan Parekh scam, is still pending.

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Is Nayattu anti-Dalit? Is Karnan pro-Dalit?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'If questioning and dethroning hierarchies is your primary motive, why not put an end to the practice of announcing your shining star, your box office draw, in big flaming letters and mentioning everyone else's name in small font at the bottom of the screen?' asks Sreehari Nair.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Cash Crisis: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

At ATMs, as a step to avoid getting Rs 2,000 notes, people are withdrawing Rs 1,900 in Rs 100 notes and then putting another request for the balance Rs 600, so that they remain within the limit of Rs 2,500 per day of withdrawal.

Shareholders stand to lose in Diageo, Mallya deal

Shareholders stand to lose in Diageo, Mallya deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The deal comes at a huge cost to minority shareholders who have till date lost close to Rs 5,500 crore that were written off United Spirits' books

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Why company auditors are suddenly showing some spine

Why company auditors are suddenly showing some spine

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

While auditors have come in for a lot of praise for their proactive stand against what they perceive to be dodgy practices followed by companies, there is still a long way to go, says Shyamal Majumdar.

He runs 147 km non-stop in a day!

He runs 147 km non-stop in a day!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'After 8 to 10 hours of running, when my body starts paining, I keep thinking about the pain and sacrifice of my mother and it makes my will stronger.'

Spot the difference between Indian taxmen and their global peers

Spot the difference between Indian taxmen and their global peers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

India's new tax policy which makes it mandatory to disclose foreign is not so common in developed countries.

How Mallya squandered money on yachts, jets and islands

How Mallya squandered money on yachts, jets and islands

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

As his personal wealth started booming, Mallya went on a buying spree.

How are 'minorities' allowed tax benefits under HUF?

How are 'minorities' allowed tax benefits under HUF?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Should the Income-Tax Act have been simultaneously amended to exclude Sikhs and Jains from the definition of HUF once they were declared a minority by the government? Sanjeev Nayyar discusses the curious dichotomies in our laws.

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'Part A of the Budget was like it was written by somebody from the 21st century and Part B was written by somebody from the 19th century.'