News for 'Unit Trust of India'

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In switching over, Nitish has sent out a message that if he could not now become the NDA's PM, then he would need to stay on as CM at the very least, which a third term for Modi would not let him have, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

Govt looks to sell shares of RIL held through SUUTI

Govt looks to sell shares of RIL held through SUUTI

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The government is looking to sell shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) held through Specified Undertaking of the Unit Trust of India (SUUTI) and is soon going to appoint an intermediary to manage it. The plan is to sell about 8 lakh shares of RIL that will help the government garner around Rs 180 crore. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) will appoint an intermediary that will act as a custodian of these shares. The intermediary, based on its market analysis, will offload these shares at the best price, said an official. A final approval on the proposal is expected soon.

Modi embarks on historic US visit, says this before departure

Modi embarks on historic US visit, says this before departure

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Modi said this 'special invitation' from President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for a state visit is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between the democracies.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

Ticketing mess and World Cup scheduling leaves fans frustrated

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The regular Indian cricket fan is usually stoic, but ahead of the ODI World Cup at home, he is frustrated and angry.

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

A look at match-ups that could potentially decide the winner of the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

'How many of us really know our prime minister?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'We think we know him because he's written about everyday.' 'But how many of us know him as a person?'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.'

Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons

Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Liquidity, stable income generation, potential capital appreciation are the benefits from REITs

In Manjhi, we trust: BJP to support Bihar CM during confidence motion

In Manjhi, we trust: BJP to support Bihar CM during confidence motion

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The BJP clarified that it would not be a part of the Manjhi government if he was able to prove his majority.

'It's not easy to muster courage to take on a powerful man'

'It's not easy to muster courage to take on a powerful man'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Kadian, who competes in heavy-weight category, reiterated that their fight is against the WFI chief and not against the government.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules

CA, CS handling client money in PMLA ambit; FinMin notifies rules

Rediff.com5 May 2023

To further tighten its control of practising accountants, the Centre has brought within the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) their "financial transactions" such as operating and managing their client firms and trusts, and buying and selling business entities. The Union finance ministry issued a gazette notification on this on Wednesday. Under the new rule, chartered accountants, company secretaries, and cost and works accountants carrying out such transactions (on behalf of their clients) will now be required to go through the Know Your Company (KYC) process before commencing work.

Congress keeps JD-U guessing on Bihar trust vote

Congress keeps JD-U guessing on Bihar trust vote

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Despite Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's praise for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Congress kept cards close to its chest on whether its members of Legislative Assembly would vote in favour of the trust vote sought by him on Wednesday.

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pompeo describes Swaraj somewhat disparagingly, using the American slang words "goofball" and "heartland political hack" for her.

Realty stocks soar on Sebi proposal to formalise fractional ownership

Realty stocks soar on Sebi proposal to formalise fractional ownership

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The BSE Realty index on Monday soared 4.3 per cent-most among the 19-sectoral sub-indices-buoyed by the proposal to formalise fractional ownership of real estate in the country. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday issued a discussion paper proposing to regulate online platforms offering fractional ownership in real estate, a model already popular in countries such as the United States and UAE.

Century Textiles names Palat director

Century Textiles names Palat director

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Century Textiles & Industries Ltd named Raghu Palat a nominee director on behalf of Unit Trust of India. He replaces A P Kurian.

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Muslims worldwide must unite, rise above sects: Iranian prez

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rouhani said people who think Islam is a religion of "violence and terrorism" are wrong in their assessment.

Treaties like Indus Water work on mutual trust: MEA

Treaties like Indus Water work on mutual trust: MEA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Vikas Swarup says India unlikely to give Pathankot-like offer to Pak in Uri attack probe.

Trust deficit among oil companies costs India dear

Trust deficit among oil companies costs India dear

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Indian oil and gas exploration companies work in silos.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

UTI changes names of listed schemes

UTI changes names of listed schemes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Unit Trust of India said following its bifurcation, two schemes listed on BSE - Mutual Fund (Subsidiary) Unit Scheme and Master Value Unit Plan - have gone to UTI 11.

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

LA mayor could be next US envoy to India: Reports

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Garcetti, 50, who served as the co-chair of Biden's presidential campaign, was initially considered for the Cabinet.

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Modi remembers Nehru in farewell speech at old Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

As the old Parliament building hosted a session one last time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday bid a poignant farewell recalling the country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's iconic 'tryst with destiny' speech for continuing to inspire everyone and another predecessor Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 'governments may come and go' remark.

'Deadly for democracy': Ex SC judge tears into Rijiju

'Deadly for democracy': Ex SC judge tears into Rijiju

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

What is the independence of the judiciary if independent and fearless judges are not being appointed, SC judge Rohinton Fali Nariman said.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

India slips 2 spot to 132 in UN Human Development Index

India slips 2 spot to 132 in UN Human Development Index

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Human Development -- a measure of a nation's health, education, and average income -- has declined for two years in a row.

Why Anti-Defection Law Needs Scrutiny

Why Anti-Defection Law Needs Scrutiny

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Should the anti-defection law in India exist only to prevent democratically elected governments from being toppled?

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Policymakers should aspire to restore the pre-Independence environment where the rupee was trusted and used all over South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in West Asia, and in East Africa, suggests Ajay Shah.

Nitish faces trust vote tomorrow, expected to win

Nitish faces trust vote tomorrow, expected to win

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

After the Janata Dal-United parted ways with ally the Bharatiya Janata Party, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will seek a trust vote on Wednesday at a special session of Bihar assembly to prove his majority, which he is expected to muster without any hitch with support of independents and Congress deciding to abstain.

Maruti will fight to get back to 50% market share: RC Bhargava

Maruti will fight to get back to 50% market share: RC Bhargava

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India will not "walk away" and fight to get back to 50 per cent market share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment, according to company Chairman R C Bhargava. The auto major, which is commemorating 40 years of operations, has seen its market share drop to 43.38 per cent in FY22 from a peak of 51.21 per cent in FY19. In order to get back its dominant leadership, the company plans to drive in models catering to both urban and smaller cities and rural areas.

Pakistan bats for PM-Sharif meeting to 'build trust'

Pakistan bats for PM-Sharif meeting to 'build trust'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Friday said a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly would be an "useful opportunity" to build trust and consolidate ties.

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

Govt sells Axis Bank stake for over $900 mln, say sources

Govt sells Axis Bank stake for over $900 mln, say sources

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Axis Bank share sale was launched on Thursday in an indicative price band of roughly Rs 1,290 to Rs 1,357 a share.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Shubman Gill disappointed at missing out on half century

Shubman Gill disappointed at missing out on half century

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Gill expressed his disappointment after he went back to pavilion at 49 off 57 balls.

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.