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Is Hardik Getting Preferential Treatment?

Is Hardik Getting Preferential Treatment?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Hardik Pandya secured a Grade A contract despite not participating in Ranji Trophy matches

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Net direct tax collection surpasses RE in FY24; corp tax receipts a miss

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Direct tax collection, net of refunds, moderately exceeded the revised estimates (RE) for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) on the back of personal income tax revenues, but corporation tax receipts fell short of the RE. Net direct tax collection stood at Rs 19.58 trillion in FY24, surpassing the RE of Rs 19.45 trillion by Rs 13,000 crore, or 0.7 per cent. The government had revised up FY24 projections for personal income tax by 13.5 per cent over the Budget estimates (BE) of Rs 9 trillion, at Rs 10.22 trillion.

Sponsor MF contributions near Rs 1 trn

Sponsor MF contributions near Rs 1 trn

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mutual fund bets in their own schemes are nearing the Rs 1 trillion mark. The total value of sponsor and associate investments across all categories of schemes touched Rs 95,058 crore in February, according to a Business Standard analysis of data from industry body the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). This represents a 28.9 per cent increase over March 2023.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Why Are Milk Prices On The Boil?

Why Are Milk Prices On The Boil?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Milk supplies could improve with the monsoon, provided the rains are not excessive.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Payments banks bat for new model, pin hopes on lending licence amid stress

Payments banks bat for new model, pin hopes on lending licence amid stress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Payments banks are expecting to get the rights to offer small-ticket loans sometime soon, according to an industry source familiar with the matter. The industry has been in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for some time in seeking lending rights.

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Uncle Sam's Dollar Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

US's terrible political and economic leadership will ultimately cost the dollar its value. India must act early to avoid being dragged down, suggests R Jagannathan.

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Getting future-ready: Govt may tweak IBC to factor in climate change

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The government is contemplating changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to deal with environmental claims and liabilities of defaulting companies to make the law future-ready and meet climate action goals, sources told Business Standard. Currently, the IBC has various categories of claims and creditors, including those related to environmental liabilities.

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance

2 planes take off, land on same runway at Mumbai airport

2 planes take off, land on same runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The DGCA has derostered the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) who was on duty at the time of the incident on Saturday, while IndiGo has initiated a probe into the matter

Swiggy gets one step closer to $1.25 bn IPO

Swiggy gets one step closer to $1.25 bn IPO

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Food delivery major Swiggy has received approval from its shareholders for a $1.25 billion initial public offering (IPO), according to filings made with the Registrar of Companies sourced by Tofler. The Bengaluru-based firm plans to raise as much as Rs 3,750 crore (around $450 million) via a fresh issue and up to Rs 6,664 crore (around $800 million) through an offer-for-sale (OFS) component, the filings stated.

Sabarimala board defends use of 'halal' sign on jaggery in HC

Sabarimala board defends use of 'halal' sign on jaggery in HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, on Thursday told the Kerala high court that the jaggery received by it had 'halal' mentioned on the packaging as they are also exported to Arab countries by the company supplying to them.

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Godrej split: Who gets to keep what

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Jamshyd Naoroji Godrej and his sister Smita Crishna Godrej-controlled Godrej & Boyce will hold the exclusive construction rights over a vast land bank, including a prime 3,000 acre-property in Mumbai, they got as part of the family agreement that split the Godrej empire, as per sources and regulatory filing. According to the agreement reached late Tuesday, the 127-year-oldgets to keep what group will be split into two entities - one led by Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir and the other by their cousins Jamshyd and Smita.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

Listed cos get more time to confirm or deny market rumours

Listed cos get more time to confirm or deny market rumours

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Capital markets regulator Sebi has extended the deadline for implementation of rules related to mandatory confirmation or denial of market rumours by the top 100 listed companies. The deadline has been extended for the top 100 listed companies by market capitalisation to June 1 from February 1 this year at present, according to a circular by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). For the top 250 listed entities, the rule will kick in on December 1, 2024, from the current requirement of August 1, 2024.

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

'Without incentives people will not purchase EVs'

'Without incentives people will not purchase EVs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

'Wherever the government has provided incentives for the purchase of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars, buses, and trucks, it gets a push for most of these alternate fuels. '

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

'Banks must be prepared for providing UPI credit'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'A credit line on UPI is going to make banks think about credit fundamentally as they digitise the credit process entirely.'

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Congress on Friday claimed that a 'silent undercurrent' is brewing across western Uttar Pradesh against the 'failures' of the Modi government, as it flagged issues such as 'neglect' of sugarcane farmers and examination paper leaks.

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Naved Masood, former secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Sebi board member; TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Global Education and Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors have ceded their position on the NSE board following end of their tenure.

Byju: 'We'd like you to be part of our turnaround story'

Byju: 'We'd like you to be part of our turnaround story'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Despite the animosity shown by some of the investors in pursuing uncalled for legal actions, we continue to show good faith towards all our shareholders.'

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

Are MF Stress Tests Of Any Use?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

These are usually found among small and midcaps. It is not easy to find such stocks, especially after a strong bull market, discovers Debashis Basu.

'Demand will come back after the elections'

'Demand will come back after the elections'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The Budget will be positive, continuing on the path of growth taken so far.'

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Should IPL Get Rid of Impact Player Rule?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Batters are mauling bowlers this IPL like never before, as the impact player rule effectively gives every team 12 players. Where is it taking the game?

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

'Expect formulations biz to outpace API biz'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'API prices are dragging down margins and impacting our competitive ability.'

New-age, standardised courses in skill ministry's 100-day plan

New-age, standardised courses in skill ministry's 100-day plan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In the first 100 days of the next government, the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) is planning to introduce new-age courses to suit the changing industry needs. It is set to standardise skilling courses to facilitate easier migration of workers and introduce counselling and mentorship on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) portal. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi - during a Cabinet meeting - was reported to have instructed his ministers to draft roadmaps for the first 100 days and next five years of the next government.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Flight delays: DGCA asks airlines to 'sensitise staff'

Flight delays: DGCA asks airlines to 'sensitise staff'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Against the backdrop of a significant number of flights getting delayed and cancelled and passengers facing tough times, the regulator has come out with a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Market regulator Sebi considers tweaks to MF stock categorisation framework

Market regulator Sebi considers tweaks to MF stock categorisation framework

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is reviewing the current stock categorisation framework followed by actively managed equity mutual funds (MFs) to ensure they are true-to-label. Individuals familiar with the matter said the universe of largecap and midcap stocks could be expanded by 25-50 stocks. The move follows concerns raised by industry players that the current threshold has been skewed following a sharp run-up in the domestic markets after the Covid-19 pandemic.

TN cancels Std X board exams, promotes all students

TN cancels Std X board exams, promotes all students

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The class 10 board examinations in Tamil Nadu are cancelled and students are promoted in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced in Chennai on Tuesday. The exams for certain class 11 subjects, which could not be held earlier, were also cancelled.

MFs own larger slice of small and midcap stocks

MFs own larger slice of small and midcap stocks

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Retail investors now own a larger share of smallcap companies than they did a year ago, thanks to their conviction in mutual fund (MF) schemes focused on this segment. Data from Capitaline shows that MFs' average holding in the National Stock Exchange Nifty Smallcap 250 Index stood at 9 per cent at the end of the October-December quarter of 2023-24 (FY24), up from 7.76 per cent in the same quarter of 2022-23.

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Test cricket under pressure from T20s, says AB de Villiers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

South Africa's batting great AB de Villiers is clearly disappointed that the ever-growing popularity of T20 Cricket is putting Test cricket 'under pressure'.

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

Rediff.com24 May 2024

There was no smooth surge in middle class prosperity for foreign businesses to tap into because of the Indian economy was mismanaged, argues Debashis Basu.

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

'Jobs Have To Be Created Everywhere'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

'NPA recoveries has helped to reduce credit cost'

'NPA recoveries has helped to reduce credit cost'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

'For the first time ever it has come below 1 per cent, at 0.97 per cent.'

Regulation doesn't take away minority status: SC on AMU

Regulation doesn't take away minority status: SC on AMU

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Merely because an educational institution is regulated by a statute does not take away from it the character of a minority institution, the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday as it commenced hearing the vexed question of minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'