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Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Dubs Modi government a "one trick horse" which will make the Hindu-Muslim issue the dominant one in political discourse; asks Opposition to field one candidate in every seat against BJP nominee in 2019 polls.

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

How Opposition Can Take On Modi's BJP

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The future challenger to Narendra Modi would be somebody who can bring the Hindus and Muslims together again. The Hindus as Hindus, not broken caste groups, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Transformation of India? It's much more than numbers

Transformation of India? It's much more than numbers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

There is no clarity yet on how an estimated 10.9 million new jobs would be created every year.

Liquidity is manageable, says RBI

Liquidity is manageable, says RBI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

Reserve Bank of India on Thursday said the bank would use all its instruments to manage liquidity in the system following increased FII inflow.

There is a need to revive investment cycle: Jaitley

There is a need to revive investment cycle: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Economy improving but long way to full recovery, says FSDC.

Rahul warned of bloodbath, not a bullet was fired: Shah on Kashmir

Rahul warned of bloodbath, not a bullet was fired: Shah on Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Pakistan stands alone in a corner over Kashmir issue, says Union home minister Amit Shah.

Provident fund interest rate hiked to 8.8%

Provident fund interest rate hiked to 8.8%

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

There has been demand to hike the PF interest rate to 8.90 per cent.

Are you a good borrower?

Are you a good borrower?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Find out how banks and lending institutions decide if you are worth their money based on your CIBIL TransUnion Score and Credit Information Report.

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Banks shall not charge fees for transactions settled on IMPS and UPI in excess of rates charged for NEFT for transactions above Rs 1,000, the order said.

Mint a fortune from these best performing stocks

Mint a fortune from these best performing stocks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

A total of 183 stocks rallied 10 per cent, of which 32 stocks saw price appreciation of 20 per cent each.

Centre to waive interest on loans up to Rs 2 crore

Centre to waive interest on loans up to Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

In an affidavit filed by Union finance ministry on behalf of the Union of India, it said that the relief to all borrowers in respect of compounding of interest during the period of moratorium would be admissible to the categories specified irrespective of whether the borrowers had availed the moratorium or not.

Mallya slams CBI, ED, says their actions have no legal basis

Mallya slams CBI, ED, says their actions have no legal basis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The final hearing in the case at the London magistrate's court to extradite Mallya to India is scheduled later this month.

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Deepak Kochhar, the man in the muddle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

How Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar find themselves in a huge controversy.

Agnipath will make youngsters better citizens: Top commanders

Agnipath will make youngsters better citizens: Top commanders

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

"Only time will tell us about that but I am quite sure that if a youngster who has, as you said, got brainwashed (into terrorism), joins the services under the scheme and stays with us for four years, I am sure he will be a different person and probably more of an Indian than a radical as you brought out," the air marshal told reporters.

Friday's Bharat Bandh: What will work and what won't

Friday's Bharat Bandh: What will work and what won't

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Over 18 crore workers are expected to participate making this a much bigger strike than last year.

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Brexit: Rupee may escape currency bloodbath with minor injuries

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term

'What investors want is stability'

'What investors want is stability'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'Hope they don't tinker around with capital gains tax in any way.'

Long-pending four labour codes may go live by June-end

Long-pending four labour codes may go live by June-end

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Their implementation is expected to create investment owing to improving ease of doing business as well as initiating pro-worker measures.

Punjab cabinet passes resolution supporting farmers

Punjab cabinet passes resolution supporting farmers

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi had convened an emergency meeting of newly reconstituted Council of Ministers in view of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) to protest against the three agri laws, an official statement said after the cabinet meeting.

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP of pushing India into a dark age of religious polarisation to "subserve its parochial political agenda in the short term".

Stay invested in bond funds to get good returns

Stay invested in bond funds to get good returns

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

These schemes are expected to perform in the next 2-3 years.

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Draft labour rules: No licence for contractors with criminal history

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The norms, say industry experts, are not sufficient to weed out fly-by-night contractors.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

Can China, Greece woes trip global equity markets?

Can China, Greece woes trip global equity markets?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Analysts agree China, Greece and US Fed developments need careful monitoring but India should gain, over time, from relative rise of the dollar and fall in commodity prices.

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

the connection between the sunflower mystery and the 'rotatable solar trees' India plans to develop.

From BJP's 3-0 loss to oil at $86.29, 12 numbers that defined 2018

From BJP's 3-0 loss to oil at $86.29, 12 numbers that defined 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

If you looked back at 2018 and had to give it a name, the Year of Limitations might be the most accurate.

AAI asks for exemption from Cabinet on lease permission

AAI asks for exemption from Cabinet on lease permission

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has asked for selective exemption from the order to seek permission from the Union cabinet before the sale or long-term lease of any land of the government or a government-controlled statutory body.

'I hope Dr Urjit Patel thinks beyond continuity'

'I hope Dr Urjit Patel thinks beyond continuity'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

'When a soldier becomes a king, he better be a king. He should now just forget the past and move beyond continuity. He should catch the potential of India's moment and play a leader's role,' says Vallabh Bhansali of Enam Group.

9 Infra suggestions for Budget 2018

9 Infra suggestions for Budget 2018

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Stepped up public expenditure must be accompanied by focused policies, advises Vinayak Chatterjee.

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Ajit Doval is now India's all-powerful security boss. This concentration of power disrupts our layered security system. Will it not weaken whatever remains of the power and authority of the home, defence and finance ministers? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Does Nirmalaji know how to turn the economy around?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'We can only hope that the government has finally 'got it' and will stay focused on improving productivity, demand, and governance,' says Debashis Basu.

Court stays order to reveal top loan defaulters

Court stays order to reveal top loan defaulters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

A court has stayed an order to Reserve Bank of India to publicly name top 100 loan defaulters.

Want to stop water to Pakistan? Do this first!

Want to stop water to Pakistan? Do this first!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Water flowing into Pakistan from the Sutlej, Ravi and Beas can be stopped only if three dam projects on this side of the border are completed.

Mallya: ED moves court to confiscate Rs 12,500-cr assets

Mallya: ED moves court to confiscate Rs 12,500-cr assets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the existing process of law under the PMLA, the ED could confiscate the assets only after the trial in a case finishes which usually takes many years.

Centre may offer an exit window to cryptocurrency holders

Centre may offer an exit window to cryptocurrency holders

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The government is considering a provision to provide an exit window to holders of cryptocurrencies (cryptos), keeping in mind that banning them outright could deal a blow to investors sitting on them for years. According to sources in the government, the framework in the making may propose a grace period of three to six months for investors before prohibiting the possession, trading, mining, and issuing of cryptos. A group of secretaries chaired by the Cabinet secretary is learnt to have met in mid-March and discussed issues associated with cryptos, including the consequences of banning them and also on possible substitutes of blockchain technology - an advanced technology Bitcoin uses.

One person cannot take decision for 125 cr people: Sena attacks PM over note ban

One person cannot take decision for 125 cr people: Sena attacks PM over note ban

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Uddhav said there was no point in Modi becoming emotional at a time when people have tears in their eyes.

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

All this is happening at a time when aluminium prices in the world market are firming up.