News for 'Utilisation of Funds'

'Inflation is the biggest threat right now'

'Inflation is the biggest threat right now'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'For equities, inflation trending upwards but within the range of expectations can actually be a big positive as it helps earnings and may shift flows from bonds to equities.'

Over 200 crore anti-Covid jabs administered in India

Over 200 crore anti-Covid jabs administered in India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 200-crore mark on Sunday.

Maximum age for joining NPS hiked

Maximum age for joining NPS hiked

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The increase in joining age will provide the options to the subscribers who are at the fag-end of the employment

Sebi allows gold ETFs to invest in Gold Deposit Schemes

Sebi allows gold ETFs to invest in Gold Deposit Schemes

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

To help mobilise idle gold in households.

DLF raises Rs 750 crore through bonds issue

DLF raises Rs 750 crore through bonds issue

Rediff.com2 May 2013

According to sources, DLF raised the funds through issue of bonds with maturity period of five years with coupon rate of 12.5 per cent.

'This will encourage states to go for their own monetisation programmes'

'This will encourage states to go for their own monetisation programmes'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'They are also sitting on huge public sector assets without many returns.'

Maha likely to ink MoC with Japan for big ticket projects

Maha likely to ink MoC with Japan for big ticket projects

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

As part of its infrastructure development, the state may ask the Japanese government to develop infrastructure with a view to utilise Japan's public funds.

UPA government anti-Muslim, say Lalu, Mulayam

UPA government anti-Muslim, say Lalu, Mulayam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The reports of Sachar and Ranganath Misra committees on minority welfare on Thursday generated heat in the Lok Sabha, with RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his SP counterpart Mulayam Singh Yadav charging the government with being anti-Muslim and leading walkout by their party members.

'Gurumurthy must be sacked from RBI'

'Gurumurthy must be sacked from RBI'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'For a responsible person like him to utter such nonsense is shameful.' 'He is not fit to be a director on the RBI central board.'

Nitish takes on governor over VCs' graft charges

Nitish takes on governor over VCs' graft charges

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Nitish government has increased pressure on Governor Phagu Chauhan to take action against vice chancellors of two universities following allegations of corruption against them.

India, Brazil offer investors highest nominal yields, says Fitch

India, Brazil offer investors highest nominal yields, says Fitch

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Money funds represent less than 5 per cent of broad money supply in India, Canada, Korea and Taiwan.

Election-Neutral Budget In High-Stakes Poll Season

Election-Neutral Budget In High-Stakes Poll Season

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

While no specific state-oriented sops were rolled out, a strong thread of political wellness ran through the Budget.

Sebi cites Karvy's illegal transfer of client money worth Rs 2300 cr

Sebi cites Karvy's illegal transfer of client money worth Rs 2300 cr

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

After considering the facts and circumstances of the case including enormity of the prima facie violations observed against Karvy, Sebi in an order passed late night Friday said it would not be prudent to allow the use of PoA by Karvy given to it by its clients.

States' GST compensation may need to be extended

States' GST compensation may need to be extended

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

It shows that states would require a compensation to the tune of at least Rs 1.67 trillion in 2024-25, as none of them would be able to achieve a 14 per cent growth every year.

RIL-Aramco deal fits well for both their future strategies

RIL-Aramco deal fits well for both their future strategies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Aramco also plans to invest in building India's largest oil refinery on the country's west coast.

Tourism Min sanctions Rs 100 cr special package for U'khand

Tourism Min sanctions Rs 100 cr special package for U'khand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The fund will be used to restore and reconstruct the government tourist facilities

Covid nearly grounds Modi's ambitious UDAN scheme

Covid nearly grounds Modi's ambitious UDAN scheme

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The government's regional connectivity scheme UDAN has witnessed a slow progress of implementation, as not even 50 per cent of the route have been operationalised and the second wave of the pandemic, which started from mid of March 2021, may impact it further going forward, according to a report. Rating agency ICRA in its report on Tuesday said that there is likely to be a further delay of two years in achieving the target of operationalising as many as 100 unserved and underserved airports and starting at least 1,000 RCS routes by 2024. Aimed at enhancing regional connectivity through fiscal support and infrastructure development, the maiden flight under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Shimla for Delhi on April 27, 2017.

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Govt gets serious about rural development; readies roadmap

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

A fresh scheme is likely to be released in the upcoming Budget

Finally some good news for 32 mn construction workers

Finally some good news for 32 mn construction workers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Apart from Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, where none of the estimated 6.7 million construction workers got cash transfer benefits, the coverage of the construction workers was the lowest in Delhi, where only about 5 per cent of the estimated workers received cash under the PMGKY, followed by Kerala and Uttar Pradesh (22 per cent), among major states. In India, construction workers belong to the unorganised sector but account for the highest share of non-farm jobs after manufacturing.

Zomato IPO oversubscribed on Day-1

Zomato IPO oversubscribed on Day-1

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Food delivery platform Zomato's initial public offering was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday with retail investors bidding for 2.7 times the number of shares reserved for them. The offer received bids for 75.60 crore equity shares against an IPO size of 71.92 crore, stock exchange data showed. Retail investors sought 2.69 times the portion reserved for them. Against 12.95 crore shares reserved for retail individual investors, 34.88 crore shares were bid by 1700 hours.

Migrants must not bear cost of Covid: Centre to states

Migrants must not bear cost of Covid: Centre to states

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Labour ministry guidelines say workers returning to cities must get housing, health insurance, facemasks. The Centre has also asked states to issue guidelines to employers to take care of the needs of migrant workers.

Govt halts merger of 3 PSU general insurers

Govt halts merger of 3 PSU general insurers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The Rs 12,450 crore capital infusion will enable the three public sector general insurance companies to improve their financial and solvency position, meet the insurance needs of the economy, absorb changes and enhance the capacity to raise resources and improve risk management.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

Are Banks In Good Shape?

Are Banks In Good Shape?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Flush with liquidity, banks are eager to lend. And, therein lies the problem, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

The single woman's investment guide

The single woman's investment guide

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Leading up to the International Women's Day on March 8, this is the first of a four-part series that talks about how women can invest to achieve their long-term financial goals.

All citizens to get free COVID-19 vaccine: Union minister

All citizens to get free COVID-19 vaccine: Union minister

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that all people will be provided free of cost vaccines.

13 terror financers in J-K identified: Officials

13 terror financers in J-K identified: Officials

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'Individuals have been found providing money to major terrorist groups, Hurriyat leaders, separatists and stone-pelters in Jammu and Kashmir.'

Despite COVID crisis, this fintech is offering 10-12% salary hikes

Despite COVID crisis, this fintech is offering 10-12% salary hikes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Niyo is also offering bonuses and ESOPs, taking the total stock grants to over Rs 100 crore for all eligible employees.

Be prepared to pay higher air fare, govt may levy 2% cess

Be prepared to pay higher air fare, govt may levy 2% cess

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Fliers may have to shell out more with the government mulling to impose a two per cent cess on air tickets

Tata Trusts, private firm join hands to roll out coronavirus testing kits

Tata Trusts, private firm join hands to roll out coronavirus testing kits

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The test - called the Truenat Beta CoV test - effectively enables same-day testing, reporting, and patient isolation initiation.

Audit report says Cox & Kings siphoned off Rs 4387 cr from business sale

Audit report says Cox & Kings siphoned off Rs 4387 cr from business sale

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The 'mystery' of the education business sale by Cox & Kings is part of an Enforcement Directorate investigation, which is also examining the siphoning-off of funds to the tune of Rs 21,000 crore to dozens of so-called related-parties, highlighted by the forensic auditor.

Vodafone Idea files review petition in SC; says struggling to survive

Vodafone Idea files review petition in SC; says struggling to survive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Troubled Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court after the apex court recently dismissed its plea for rectification of the alleged errors in the calculation of adjusted gross revenues-related dues. In the petition, filed earlier this week, VIL has said it is "a travesty of justice" that the company is restrained from questioning the arithmetical errors/ omission which are going to cost it about Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 5,932 crore of principal plus interest, penalty and interest on penalty). VIL has said its contentions have been rejected by the order under review and added that this denial could result in the company going under and its about 27.3 crore subscribers being left "high and dry".

Delhi govt sprinkles water on Yamuna to remove froth

Delhi govt sprinkles water on Yamuna to remove froth

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Officials have admitted that the problem of frothing will continue until sewage treatment plants in Delhi are upgraded to meet the new standards.

'Economy needs animal spirits'

'Economy needs animal spirits'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'Kindling the private sector's animal spirits is more important than focusing on how government can give jobs on its own.'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

While the FPI limit on most bond issues would not be raised above 6 per cent, there would be some in which there would be no limits, reports Arup Roychoudhury.

Bihar poll: It's Sonia vs Nitish, Nitish vs PM

Bihar poll: It's Sonia vs Nitish, Nitish vs PM

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

After Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday accused the Nitish Kumar government of not properly utilising Central funds. Nitish, meanwhile, accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of trying to shift the blame on the state government for "failure" of central agencies on the fund utilisation issue.

Two more companies queue up for IPO amid bullish sentiments

Two more companies queue up for IPO amid bullish sentiments

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Uniparts India and PNC Infratech are the latest companies to file initial public offer papers.

States may face Rs 3 lakh crore GST compensation shortfall in FY22

States may face Rs 3 lakh crore GST compensation shortfall in FY22

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

States may face a GST compensation shortfall of Rs 3 lakh crore in the next financial year, a situation that will force them to borrow more from the markets, says a report. The states may face a shortfall of Rs 2.7-3 lakh crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation from the Centre next fiscal. Out of that amount, the shortfall from cess collections will be at Rs 1.6-2 lakh crore, according to an Icra report released on Monday. In FY21, the states were facing a shortfall of Rs 1.1 lakh crore in GST compensation from the Centre but over 90 per cent of that amount has been cleared now.