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Infrastructure Funds: What You Must Know

Infrastructure Funds: What You Must Know

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Since infrastructure projects have long gestation periods, investors need to enter them with a long horizon of at least 10 years.

India to add 90-110 lakh gig workforce by 2025

India to add 90-110 lakh gig workforce by 2025

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

With more and more companies preferring to hire employees on project basis, a report has revealed that there is likely to be 90-110 lakh additions to the gig workforce by 2025, a report said on Wednesday. The gig economy has been one of the most pivotal economic shifts in a long time and people are choosing gig jobs because it works with their lifestyle, they can choose when and how much they work, or it allows them to earn money between jobs, global job site Indeed said in the report. According to the report, companies have also started investing in gig work platforms and processes, which indicates how integral they are to the future of jobs growth in India.

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman died after her scooty was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around four kilometres in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri on Sunday, police said.

India Inc sees Budget to define 'Amrit Kaal', expect extension of PLI scheme

India Inc sees Budget to define 'Amrit Kaal', expect extension of PLI scheme

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

A vast majority of the business leaders believe that the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have been beneficial and expect an extension to other sectors in the coming years, a Deloitte Survey said on Friday. An overwhelming number of survey respondents hope the budget will fuel growth across industries by building strong domestic demand and focussing on capital expenditure and believe that it would define the 'Amrit Kaal'. "Critical to this growth will be the pace of capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and the need to boost infrastructure financing through private partnership. 60 per cent of respondents suggested raising funds through Indian Government Bonds," the survey said.

'Investors, prefer flexi cap schemes'

'Investors, prefer flexi cap schemes'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Small cap funds do have their own merits and they make sense when the investor has a longer investment horizon.'

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian junior men's team beat Pakistan in a thriller in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023.

'Going in and out of the market does not add any value'

'Going in and out of the market does not add any value'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Chasing sectors which have reported strongest earnings is not always the right strategy for outperformance.'

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Battle for Hyderabad: Stage set for municipal polls on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

As many as 74,44,260 voters would exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives in the 150-ward Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, according to official data.

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Want To Buy Annuity? Read This

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The choice should depend on the size of the retirement corpus, stage in life, and state of health.

Should you still bet on BAFs or move back to FDs?

Should you still bet on BAFs or move back to FDs?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Now that bank FD rates have gone up and most BAFs haven't delivered good returns, these investors are likely to be moving back to FDs, observed a senior MF distributor. The performance of BAFs in the past year has been mixed.

Hold On To Equity Funds in 2023

Hold On To Equity Funds in 2023

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Many investors want to exit equities now and re-enter when they begin to rise. Such timing is difficult to pull off.

What You Must Know About Advance Tax

What You Must Know About Advance Tax

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Salaried persons whose liability is fully deducted as tax deducted at source by their employer need not worry about advance tax payments, unless they have other sources of taxable income.

'How to file revised IT return?'

'How to file revised IT return?'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Rediff.com24 May 2022

India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

BJP makes electoral inroads in Hyderabad with a 'saffron strike'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

BJP's resurgent performance prompted the state leadership to describe it as a 'saffron strike', while party in-charge Bhupendar Yadav said it has now emerged as the 'only alternative' to the K Chandrasekhar Rao-led regional dispensation with people accepting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brand of good governance.

'Premium valuations a big challenge for markets'

'Premium valuations a big challenge for markets'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'The reason being we cannot let premiums go beyond a certain point.'

SVB fallout: Indian start-ups staring at uncertain future

SVB fallout: Indian start-ups staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups breathed a sigh of relief after the UK government facilitated the acquisition of the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB's) British arm by HSBC. In a bid to allay fears, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FIDC) announced recently that it had transferred all deposits of start-up-focused SVB to a newly created bridge bank and all depositors would have access to their money. President Joe Biden also sought to reassure jittery depositors that they can have confidence that the US banking system is "safe".

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

This sort of property is better suited for an investor rather than an end user.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan guns down 4 colleagues with AK-47 rifle

Chhattisgarh: CRPF jawan guns down 4 colleagues with AK-47 rifle

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As per preliminary information, constable Reetesh Ranjan fired at his colleagues with his service weapon, an AK-47 rifle, the official said.

Want To Opt For EPF-EPS Joint Scheme?

Want To Opt For EPF-EPS Joint Scheme?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Before opting for this scheme, consider how EPS is calculated.

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Long Term Investor? Small-Cap Funds Best Bet

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Over longer periods of three, five and 10 years, small-cap funds have rewarded their investors handsomely.

Data Bill: Too much govt control will hit investments

Data Bill: Too much govt control will hit investments

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Significant controls and exemptions to the government under the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection bill 2022 are likely to make it harder for companies to invest in data centres and data processing activities in India, according to global technology industry body ITI. The ministry of electronics and IT has floated draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill 2022 and has invited comments on the same till January 2. "The Bill grants significant controls to the executive arm of GOI (Government of India) and delegates much of the detailed rulemaking authority to separate, as yet undefined processes.

Rupee slips below 81 against US dollar for first time

Rupee slips below 81 against US dollar for first time

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The rupee depreciated 44 paise and slipped below the 81-mark against the US dollar for the first time in early trade on Friday, weighed down by the strong american currency and risk-off sentiment among investors. Forex traders said escalation of geopolitical risk in Ukraine and rate hikes by the US Fed and Bank of England in a bid to contain inflation sapped risk appetite. Further, the strength of the American currency in the overseas market, a negative trend in domestic equities, and risk-off moods amid escalation of geopolitical risk in Ukraine weighed on the local unit.

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Overestimation of AI can lead to an excessive level of trust and the spread of disinformation. ChatGPT's replies are riddled with factual errors, hidden in eloquent, grammatically correct sentences. This leads to a hallucination of truth, explains Kumar Abishek.

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Congress lauds Narasimha Rao as 'pride of the party'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Manmohan Singh said Narasimha Rao can truly be called father of economic reforms in India.

10 Satyajit Ray Films You Must Watch

10 Satyajit Ray Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Raja Sen lists movies that would work wonders for any generation lucky enough to see them on the big screen.

15 CBI officers get home ministry's excellence award

15 CBI officers get home ministry's excellence award

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

CBI officer V K Shukla, who is probing the death of Jharkhand Judge Uttam Anand, is among 15 officers of the agency awarded the 'Union Home Minister's Medal for Excellence in Investigation' for the year 2021, officials said Thursday.

'A TDS refund is only possible by way of...'

'A TDS refund is only possible by way of...'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

We want justice, culprit should be hanged: Nikki Yadav's father

We want justice, culprit should be hanged: Nikki Yadav's father

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Most impact among them is perhaps Nidhi, Nikki's sister who was very attached to her.

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Jharkhand judge death: 243 suspects detained, 17 arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The Jharkhand government had set up a Special Investigation Team to crack the judge's death case, which triggered a nationwide outrage.

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

A Regular SIP Doesn't Pinch

A Regular SIP Doesn't Pinch

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The SIP route suits the salaried class, by matching their income flows with investment frequency.

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Woman officer beaten up as she tried to plant trees

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Superintendent of Police Malla Reddy said Koneru Krishna, brother of TRS MLA Koneru Kannappa, has been arrested and booked under various sections of the IPC.

Two-thirds of Indian technology enterprises hiring gig workers

Two-thirds of Indian technology enterprises hiring gig workers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Two-thirds of organisations in the Indian technology sector are hiring gig workers as they respond to a changing business landscape, said a report by industry organisation NASSCOM and others on Thursday. Focus on requirement for specialised skills, employee demand and cost optimization enabled organisations to use the gig model for technology roles traditionally restricted to HR and support functions. Software development, UI/UX design, and data analytics were the top three gig skills the technology sector needed.

Fund-raises by fintechs slowed by 47% in 2022

Fund-raises by fintechs slowed by 47% in 2022

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Recently, Slice, a payment app, acquired a 5 per cent stake in North East Small Finance (NESF) for $3.42 million - the first such deal by a fintech in a small finance bank. Slice (valued at $1.5 billion, and backed by Tiger Global, Blume Ventures and Axis Bank) will technically get a toehold in a scheduled commercial bank if NESF were to get a licence to morph into one down the line Such a transition is well within the banking regulator's declared framework. The transaction has to be seen in a larger context.

Regulatory changes may usher new dawn for insurers

Regulatory changes may usher new dawn for insurers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The regulatory changes brought in by the insurance regulator and the amendments proposed to the Insurance Act by the Centre may herald a new dawn for the sector in India. This may result in insurers bringing out more consumer-led products, top honchos of general insurance companies of the country concurred at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2022.

'Moonlighting Is Not A Big Deal'

'Moonlighting Is Not A Big Deal'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Career paths are no longer linear as professionals look to build a more holistic career portfolio that is true to their professional and financial goals.'

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12.

Big Tech Is Rushing To Train AI In Local Languages

Big Tech Is Rushing To Train AI In Local Languages

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Indian mobile and Web consumers speak in 30 languages and around 1,600 dialects.

Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: India Inc

Persistency ratio must improve for life insurance customers: India Inc

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

In order for life insurance customers to attain maximum benefits, it is crucial for the persistency ratio to be far higher than its current level, top executives of the industry said at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit on Thursday. The persistency ratio is a metric that measures the number of policyholders who continue paying renewal premium and is gauged at varying stages in the life of a policy. A higher persistency ratio is seen as an indicator of an insurance product that caters satisfactorily to the needs of a customer.