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RBI Reassures on HDFC Bank's Financial Health Following Chairman's Exit

RBI Reassures on HDFC Bank's Financial Health Following Chairman's Exit

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a statement assuring the public of HDFC Bank's stability and sound financial position following the resignation of its chairman, Atanu Chakraborty, citing ethical concerns.

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Interpol Warns of Soaring Financial Fraud Fueled by AI

Rediff.com3 days ago

Interpol's latest report reveals a significant surge in global financial fraud, driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence by scamsters, resulting in losses of over USD 442 billion in 2025.

Couple's Death in Indore Raises Suicide and Financial Hardship Questions

Couple's Death in Indore Raises Suicide and Financial Hardship Questions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A couple in Indore was found dead in their home, with police investigating the possibility of a murder-suicide linked to financial difficulties.

Paytm Outpaces Rivals in Monetisation, Driven by Lending and Financial Services

Paytm Outpaces Rivals in Monetisation, Driven by Lending and Financial Services

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A BofA Global Research report indicates that Paytm is leading in monetisation compared to its competitors due to its diversified mix of merchant lending and financial services, which enhances profitability and strengthens its position in the Indian fintech market.

How Sleep, Screen Time Affect Your Sex Life

How Sleep, Screen Time Affect Your Sex Life

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Burnout reduces pleasure, curiosity, and the ability to feel desire, even in healthy relationships.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com1 days ago

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the Magic Number despite a plan?

Why 85% of investors fail to reach the "Magic Number" despite a plan?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The majority of investors fail to reach their financial goals, even if they started with a well-defined financial strategy. This isn't just about market volatility; it's a complex interaction of factors that include human psychology, inconsistent habits and lack of proper monitoring.

Jio Payments Bank Enables UPI Cash Withdrawals at Touchpoints

Jio Payments Bank Enables UPI Cash Withdrawals at Touchpoints

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jio Payments Bank introduces UPI-based cash withdrawals at business correspondent touchpoints, enhancing financial inclusion and simplifying access to cash for rural and semi-urban customers.

How did India secure Hormuz passage for ships? Jaishankar reveals

How did India secure Hormuz passage for ships? Jaishankar reveals

Rediff.com3 days ago

Amidst rising Middle East tensions, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlights India's strategic dialogue with Iran to safeguard maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring India's energy security and continued oil trade.

Stop mlitaryops in West Asia at once, says China

Stop mlitaryops in West Asia at once, says China

Rediff.com3 days ago

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, China is urging all parties to cease military operations, following Trump's appeal for help in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Why HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty Resigned

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Atanu Chakraborty has resigned as chairman of HDFC Bank, citing ethical concerns, marking an unusual departure and prompting the appointment of an interim chairman.

How India's New Phygital Centre Aims to Transform Rural Life in Madhya Pradesh

How India's New Phygital Centre Aims to Transform Rural Life in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has launched its first integrated phygital service centre in Umri village, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to provide online services and boost rural development through digital connectivity and various essential services.

Parliamentary panel wants minimum pension under EPS hiked to Rs 7500

Parliamentary panel wants minimum pension under EPS hiked to Rs 7500

Rediff.com2 days ago

A parliamentary panel has recommended an urgent review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995, to raise it to a more realistic and dignified level, considering the rising cost of living and the financial hardships faced by pensioners.

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Fexo's AI Engine Aims to Streamline Business Loan Decisions for Banks

Rediff.com7 days ago

Fexo, an AI intelligence platform focused on the BFSI sector, has launched its AI decisioning engine for business loans, designed to help financial institutions accelerate AI adoption and improve decision-making processes.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kushal Das played a pivotal role in organising the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.

The 5-Step Action Plan To Your First Rs 1 Crore

The 5-Step Action Plan To Your First Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

From a modest salary to Rs 1 crore, here's Ramalingam Kalirajan's smart compounding blueprint for young earners

Airline stocks fly into rough weather again

Airline stocks fly into rough weather again

Rediff.com11 hours ago

India's aviation sector is facing fresh turbulence, with rising fuel costs, the Ministry of Civil Aviation's free-seat directive, and geopolitical disruptions in West Asia clouding near-term earnings visibility.

Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after Premier League rule breaches

Chelsea fined 10.75 million pounds, given suspended transfer ban, after Premier League rule breaches

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chelsea have been fined a record total of 10.75 million pounds ($14.3 million) for historical breaches of the Premier League's regulations, the league said on Monday.

Rajpal Yadav's sentence suspended in cheque bounce case

Rajpal Yadav's sentence suspended in cheque bounce case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi High Court has extended the suspension of actor Rajpal Yadav's sentence in cheque bounce cases until April 1, acknowledging his 'substantial' payment towards the outstanding amount.

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Rediff.com2 days ago

Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'

Lakshmi, Durga And The Quiet Irony of Women's Day

Lakshmi, Durga And The Quiet Irony of Women's Day

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Indian civilisation has long imagined wealth and power as feminine forces. And yet, when these qualities appear in real women, admiration sometimes gives way to discomfort, observes Vatsal Ramaiya.

Trump's War Has Crossed Energy Rubicon. And There's No Turning Back

Trump's War Has Crossed Energy Rubicon. And There's No Turning Back

Rediff.com19 hours ago

For weeks, the war skirted the edge of catastrophe without tipping over. Missiles flew, there was much destruction, commanders were assassinated, cities across the Gulf and even in Israel struggled to absorb the shock. But one line held: Energy infrastructure, the arteries of the global economy, remained largely untouched. That is no longer true. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

Why patience matters more than timing for multibagger stocks

Why patience matters more than timing for multibagger stocks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

When it comes to multibagger stocks, patience trumps market timing. Investors who stay invested in fundamentally strong stocks build wealth in the long term, and investors who wait for perfect entry points usually end up confused, late, or out of the market. Here, we will explore the role of patience in multibagger stock investments.

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

CBI Cracks Down on Online Investment Fraud Ring Linked to 'Pyypl'

Rediff.com7 days ago

The CBI has conducted searches across multiple states in connection with a large-scale online financial fraud involving the overseas fintech platform 'Pyypl'.

FDs To SIPs: How To Avoid Costly Money Mistakes

FDs To SIPs: How To Avoid Costly Money Mistakes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

SBI Manager Accused of Rs 2.78 Crore Embezzlement: Chargesheet Filed

SBI Manager Accused of Rs 2.78 Crore Embezzlement: Chargesheet Filed

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offences Wing (ACB/EOW) has filed a chargesheet against an SBI manager accused of embezzling over Rs 2.78 crore through fraudulent transactions.

Kochi Cyber Police Recovers Majority of Funds Stolen in Digital Arrest Scam

Kochi Cyber Police Recovers Majority of Funds Stolen in Digital Arrest Scam

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kochi city cyber police have recovered over 1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man through a 'digital arrest' online fraud. The incident occurred in November when the man was defrauded of around 1.30 crore. Police intervention led to the recovery of 1.06 crore from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in J&K: Seven Arrested

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.

Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supply: Sitharaman

Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supply: Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces increased domestic LPG production to offset import disruptions caused by Middle East tensions, alongside assurances of fertiliser availability and the clearing of UPA-era oil bonds.

Bharat Taxi Surpasses 2 Million Users, Focuses on Driver Welfare

Bharat Taxi Surpasses 2 Million Users, Focuses on Driver Welfare

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, has reached 2.13 million users and 231,000 drivers. The platform operates on a zero-commission model, prioritising driver welfare and expansion into Tier 2 and 3 cities.

Kerala Police Arrest 165 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Kerala Police Arrest 165 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Kerala Police arrested 165 people and registered 455 cases in a statewide operation targeting cyber financial fraud, confiscating devices and disrupting criminal networks.

'Call Me': Lalit Modi Slams SRH Over Pakistan Signing

'Call Me': Lalit Modi Slams SRH Over Pakistan Signing

Rediff.com1 days ago

The signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction has ignited controversy, drawing criticism from figures like Lalit Modi and Sunil Gavaskar due to the historical exclusion of Pakistani players from the IPL and concerns over financial contributions to Pakistan.

Delhi Woman Arrested for Duping Resident with Fake Loan Offer

Delhi Woman Arrested for Duping Resident with Fake Loan Offer

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 20,000 under the guise of arranging a loan through social media. The accused, Satvinder Kaur, was apprehended after a technical investigation revealed her involvement in the scam.

Why Anil Ambani's Son is Being Questioned in 228 Crore Fraud Case

Why Anil Ambani's Son is Being Questioned in 228 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jai Anmol Ambani, son of Anil Ambani, was questioned by the CBI in connection with a 228-crore fraud case involving Union Bank of India. He is expected to be questioned again.

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Time to Reassess Your Term Insurance

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

While investments are typically reviewed annually, risk cover is often left unchanged for years.

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Silver sinks Rs 17,800/kg, gold dives Rs 7K on global selloff

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Gold and silver prices experienced a significant drop in the national capital due to a global selloff driven by inflation concerns, central bank policies, and geopolitical tensions.

Allies in India have been good actors: White House

Allies in India have been good actors: White House

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The US has temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil already on ships to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure is not expected to significantly benefit Russia financially.

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

'Oil Could Cross $100 A Barrel'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'Oil is still well below its all-time highs, and the world is gradually running out of known reserves.'