News for 'Uttam Ghosh'

Uttam's Take: Lakhimpur Kheri: Back to the FUTURE

Uttam's Take: Lakhimpur Kheri: Back to the FUTURE

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Lakhimpur Kheri tragedy.

Uttam's Take: Modi's Democratic Heritage

Uttam's Take: Modi's Democratic Heritage

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on democracy in the Modi era and the prime minister's Rs 200 billion dream.

Uttam's Take: No Anti-Incumbency, Modiji?

Uttam's Take: No Anti-Incumbency, Modiji?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's interview where he denied any anti-incumbency against the BJP.

MeitY Probes Indian Data Leak In Global Breach

MeitY Probes Indian Data Leak In Global Breach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Given the proportion of the global leak, it is very likely that the data of Indian citizens might be on the dataset.'

Uttam's Take: Manjul, We Stand With You

Uttam's Take: Manjul, We Stand With You

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the government notice to Twitter to suspend Cartoonist Manjul's account.

Uttam's Take: COVID-19's Deadly Attack

Uttam's Take: COVID-19's Deadly Attack

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the COVID-19 devastation of India.

Parl panel seeks action against social media harming national interest

Parl panel seeks action against social media harming national interest

Rediff.com6 May 2025

A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key government ministries on actions planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest" following a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The panel, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has asked the ministries of Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology to provide details of any contemplated action to ban such platforms under the IT Act 2000 and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. However, a member of the panel, Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, has denied receiving any communication related to the issue and claims that the chairperson cannot issue a statement without the approval of the committee.

Uttam's Take: Lakhimpur Kheri Tragedy

Uttam's Take: Lakhimpur Kheri Tragedy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Lakhimpur Kheri tragedy.

'Banca channel key to achieve insurance for all'

'Banca channel key to achieve insurance for all'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'The kind of reach it has with so many bank branches even in the remotest part of the country, it is one channel which will play a very important role in vision of insurance for all.'

Uttam's Take: Oxygen Crisis Didn't Kill

Uttam's Take: Oxygen Crisis Didn't Kill

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the government's startling assertion that no Indian perished during the second COVID-19 wave because of a lack of oxygen supplies.

Uttam's Take: Election Promises...

Uttam's Take: Election Promises...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on election promises.

Uttam's Take: Another American DISASTER

Uttam's Take: Another American DISASTER

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Uttam Ghosh wonders how Joe Biden -- who was known to have a sure pair of hands when it came to foreign policy -- could have made such a tragic error of judgement.

Uttam's Take: 2022 And No Acche Din Yet!

Uttam's Take: 2022 And No Acche Din Yet!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Uttam Ghosh wonders when Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's promise of Acche Din will become a reality.

Uttam's Take: RIP, Hand of God

Uttam's Take: RIP, Hand of God

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Uttam Ghosh pays tribute to the God of Soccer who passed into the ages on Wednesday.

Growth to remain muted for IT services firms in Q1 amid macro uncertainty

Growth to remain muted for IT services firms in Q1 amid macro uncertainty

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian information technology (IT) service providers are expected to deliver low single-digit sequential growth in the first quarter (April-June) of 2025-26 (FY26), even as macroeconomic uncertainties continue to persist due to the volatile geopolitical environment.

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Last fortnight, State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty lifted the veil on a subject long spoken of in corporate corridors: Why can't our banks finance mergers and acquisitions (M&As)? Change is in the air: Indian Banks' Association (of which Setty is the chairman) is to "make a formal request" to Mint Road to make way for it. Thus far the exclusive turf of foreign banks even though its funding remains offshore - as in, it's not on these entities rupee-book (and a few select shadow banks) - a most lucrative segment in the investment banking suite, M&As, will be homeward-bound.

US trade officials may visit India in coming weeks

US trade officials may visit India in coming weeks

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A team of US officials is expected to visit India in the coming weeks for the next round of discussions on the proposed interim trade agreement between the two countries, sources said. The visit gains importance as India and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 9, with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods.

Uttam's Take: Who Controls BCCI?

Uttam's Take: Who Controls BCCI?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the speculation about who's really in charge of the BCCI -- Dada or Dad's putra?

India Inc to double capex to $850 bn in 5 yrs: S&P report

India Inc to double capex to $850 bn in 5 yrs: S&P report

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Corporate India is embarking on an ambitious investment drive, with capital expenditure (capex) expected to double to $850 billion over the next five years, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings. Indian power & transmission, airlines, and green hydrogen sectors would spearhead the spending, the report said.

Uttam's Take: Nirmalaji's Big Sale!

Uttam's Take: Nirmalaji's Big Sale!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Will the National Monetisation Pipeline revive the economy, which is in deep crisis, wonders Uttam Ghosh.

India's Nov trade deficit widens to $37.84

India's Nov trade deficit widens to $37.84

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

India's merchandise exports in November dipped by 4.85 per cent to $32.11 billion against $33.75 billion a year ago, according to government data released on Monday. Imports increased by 27 per cent to $69.95 billion in November compared to $55.06 billion in the year-ago month.

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Some of the key names include: Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Britannia, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, LemonTree, Indian Hotels, Niva Bupa, HDFC Life, IGL, Acme Solar, Suzlon, Swiggy, Delhivery, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance," according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Uttam's Take: Scindia's survival plan

Uttam's Take: Scindia's survival plan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Jyotiraditya Scindia's decision to dump the Congress on Tuesday and join the BJP on Wednesday.

Uttam's Take: Bharat Bandh!

Uttam's Take: Bharat Bandh!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Bharat Bandh and the economic concerns that led trade organisations to call for the industrial action.

Uttam and Dom's Takes: LPG@859.5

Uttam and Dom's Takes: LPG@859.5

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Uttam Ghosh and Dominic Xavier offer their respective takes on the Modi Sarkar's decision to hike cooking gas LPG prices.

Uttam's Take: My Two Indias

Uttam's Take: My Two Indias

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Uttam Ghosh is puzzled by the anger generated over Vir Das's observations -- at a time when so many serious issues confront this great nation -- and offers his take on 'Two Indias'.

FPIs continue to invest; inject Rs 14,167 cr in equities in May

FPIs continue to invest; inject Rs 14,167 cr in equities in May

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country's equity market, infusing Rs 14,167 crore so far this month, largely driven by favourable global cues and robust domestic fundamentals. Notably, this inflow has come despite the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan.

High US tariffs pushing Chinese exporters to tap Indian firms

High US tariffs pushing Chinese exporters to tap Indian firms

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

American sourcing firms and exporters in China are approaching Indian companies to supply goods to the US as high tariffs imposed by Washington are making it difficult for them to ship directly to America, apex exporters' body FIEO said on Monday. The US has imposed 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods entering the American market. For India, the duty is just 10 per cent.

Can MFN Pricing Reshape India-US Pharma Equation?

Can MFN Pricing Reshape India-US Pharma Equation?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

US accounts for a large part of revenue for top Indian pharma companies like Gland Pharma (54 percent), Dr Reddy's (53 per cent), and Aurobindo Pharma (48 per cent).

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is likely to benefit from a major wave of patent expiries in the US, as small-molecule drugs worth $63.7 billion are expected to go off-patent between 2025-29, a 65 per cent rise over the previous five years, according to a report by Antique stock broking limited.

Uttams Take: Facebook's Snake Charmer

Uttams Take: Facebook's Snake Charmer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the controversy that erupted after The Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook may have supported the Bharatiya Janata Party by permitting hate content to be posted on its platform.

Uttam's Take: Does Didi Want Congress Mukt Bharat?

Uttam's Take: Does Didi Want Congress Mukt Bharat?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Uttam Ghosh asks if Mamata Banerjee plans to make the Congress redundant in the run-up to the 2024 elections.

Debt funds now look to accruals as interest rate cut cycle peaks

Debt funds now look to accruals as interest rate cut cycle peaks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

With the interest rate cut cycle nearing its end, several debt fund managers are shifting their focus towards interest income rather than betting on duration in anticipation of capital gains.

Uttam's Take: Govt snoozes; SC takes charge

Uttam's Take: Govt snoozes; SC takes charge

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Supreme Court constituting a national task force to ensure that allotment of medical oxygen to the states and Union Territories is done on a 'scientific, rational and equitable basis'.

Uttam's Take: Bengal under siege

Uttam's Take: Bengal under siege

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Didi's dharna.

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), mostly mutual funds and insurance companies, overtook foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in ownership of NSE-listed companies in the March quarter of 2025. According to Prime Database, DIIs held a 17.62 per cent stake, up from 16.89 per cent in the December 2024 quarter.

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

Uttam's Take: What should Modi do?

Uttam's Take: What should Modi do?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on how the Government, the opposition eyes the Galwan valley.

Fraud amount jumps 3 times in FY25, PSBs hit most

Fraud amount jumps 3 times in FY25, PSBs hit most

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The overall number of frauds, including those related to loan accounts and digital payments, jumped by three times in FY25, primarily due to reclassification of 122 cases as per a Supreme Court order, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday. The fraud value jumped to Rs 36,014 crore in FY25, up from Rs 12,230 crore in the previous fiscal year, while the number of fraud cases went down to 23,953 in FY25 from 36,060 in FY24.