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Debt-hit fin service providers get a lifeline

Debt-hit fin service providers get a lifeline

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The government on Friday notified the rules for insolvency and liquidation proceedings of financial service providers (FSPs). These rules, notified by the ministry of corporate affairs, will not be applicable to banks, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

First-time investor: 'I can afford only low-price stocks'

First-time investor: 'I can afford only low-price stocks'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

15 customs, central excise officers sacked on corruption charges

15 customs, central excise officers sacked on corruption charges

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The government has sacked these officers ranging from the ranks of principal commissioner to assistant commissioner, some of whom were already under suspension.

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh for 3 years'

Ask MF Guru: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh for 3 years'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

India Inc is hiring more contract workers these days

India Inc is hiring more contract workers these days

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Lower cost and easier termination may well be among the reasons that companies seek to have employees on contract. The share of employees on contract has increased to 57.3 per cent of the total workforce this year as compared to 53.7 per cent in the previous year.

More bad news for the economy; exports dip 6.7% in Sep

More bad news for the economy; exports dip 6.7% in Sep

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Out of 30 key export sectors, as many as 22 showed negative growth in September.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Migrant in viral photo reaches Bihar, couldn't see son

Migrant in viral photo reaches Bihar, couldn't see son

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The powerful image of the distraught man, struggling to reach home in Begusarai, almost 1,200 km away during the nationwide lockdown, was widely shared across all media, becoming a defining image of the trauma of lakhs of migrant labourers stranded away from home.

3 PSU banks will be merged to create India's 3rd largest lender

3 PSU banks will be merged to create India's 3rd largest lender

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

These PSU banks also account for the lion's share of bad loans or NPAs plaguing the sector and need crores of rupees in new capital in the next two years to meet global Basel III capital norms.

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Imagine a world in which a human only thinks, and a robot cooks the whole meal.

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Why FinMin is worried about fund infusion for 3 insurance firms

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Since no insurance companies share data on their claims with each other, the finance ministry and Irdai suspect that a lot of the resultant claims are duplicates.

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

We give you the answer!

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

KCR's populist schemes help TRS sweep Telangana

KCR's populist schemes help TRS sweep Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party's gamble to go in for early elections paid rich dividends.

Is India ready for NPR?

Is India ready for NPR?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Prodded by Mamata Banerjee, Keya Sarkar updates her voter card only to discover...

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Christmas is a perfect time for most NRIs to travel back to India and include property buying in their schedule. Ahmedabad, Kochi, Ludhiana and Chandigarh are some cities that witness generous investments from NRI investors.

The 5 major drivers for Indian equities in 2021

The 5 major drivers for Indian equities in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The global COVID-19 situation, rollout of vaccines, geopolitical trends, Union Budget and economic recovery would be the major factors driving investor sentiments in 2021 after a tumultuous year which saw both 'the worst of times and the best of times' for the stock market, said analysts. What a year 2020 turned out to be! From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors went on a roller-coaster ride amid the coronavirus pandemic and massive stimulus measures. Markets closed 2020 with remarkable gains of around 16 per cent, but will the winning ways continue in 2021 as well?

Exports up 2.25% in July; trade deficit narrows to four-month low

Exports up 2.25% in July; trade deficit narrows to four-month low

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Export sectors that showed positive growth last month included chemical, iron ore, electronics, marine products and pharmaceuticals. Decline in overall imports, including oil and gold, led to narrowing of trade deficit.

Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar

Bankers see rates falling by 25-40 bps more before Mar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Of the six-member rate-setting monetary policy committee, five members voted for a 25 bps cut while one by 40 bps, the RBI said.

India's 2nd largest PSB is finally born

India's 2nd largest PSB is finally born

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

BoB now has over 9,500 branches, 13,400 ATMs, 85,000 employees to serve 12 crore customers.

Jawan who killed terrorist in Pathankot honoured with Kirti Chakra

Jawan who killed terrorist in Pathankot honoured with Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Chand was honoured with Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace-time decoration, for displaying great presence of mind, valour and conspicuous gallantry before making the supreme sacrifice.

India's largest telco is finally here!

India's largest telco is finally here!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Kumar Mangalam Birla will be the non-executive chairman and Balesh Sharma the new CEO of the merged entity, which will remain listed.

Remote work options becoming popular with most employees: survey

Remote work options becoming popular with most employees: survey

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The survey found that 76 per cent of employees whose current workplace does not offer remote work options would consider switching to a job that offered more flexibility, while 42 per cent said they have already searched for such job options.

Ahead of Bihar polls, did Nitish refer to Lalu as a snake?

Ahead of Bihar polls, did Nitish refer to Lalu as a snake?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Kumar's comments quoting 16th century poet Rahim were seen as a veiled attack on Lalu.

An insurance plan that will benefit both employers and employees

An insurance plan that will benefit both employers and employees

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The scheme, which will be effective from July 1, 2019 would benefit 36 million employees and 1.28 million employers. The ESI Act applies to factories with 10 or more workers and provides for medical, cash, maternity, disability and dependent benefits to employees drawing a salary of up to Rs 21,000 per month.

How to survive on a fake SC card

How to survive on a fake SC card

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'This is just a harmless card that helps me beat the system occasionally... being labelled a Scheduled Caste is another cup of tea altogether.'

What I want in 2011: 'A 1BHK in Mumbai!'

What I want in 2011: 'A 1BHK in Mumbai!'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

On December 31, we invited you to share your biggest wish for this year. We bring you the first few responses!

Which should India have: JLR or Maruti?

Which should India have: JLR or Maruti?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Maruti, which is majority owned by Suzuki Motors of Japan, pays massive tax, generates huge employment (its staff are almost entirely Indians) and also makes its investors extremely rich. JLR, on the other hand, though owned by Tata has its factories in England and China and in every way (sales, employment, technology) has nothing Indian about it.

Tax hike on rich will also hurt global companies

Tax hike on rich will also hurt global companies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Tax experts said that in FY17 around 80,000 people had reported incomes of over Rs 1 crore

Why is Shinde smiling?

Why is Shinde smiling?

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Will October see him heading Maharashtra?

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rs 1.80 lakh cr bad loans likely to be recovered in FY'19

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

After the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force, which calls for an auction of assets of loan defaulting entities, recoveries have picked up, said Jaitley.

What venom! What vilification!

What venom! What vilification!

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'The vitriolic campaign now in progress, the underlying threat of violence, and the elevation of Pragya Thakur as a star candidate are key markers in the BJP's obstacle-strewn march back to New Delhi,' says Sunil Sethi.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

Which fund is most suitable for you?

Which fund is most suitable for you?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing

2-yr low WPI inflation may prompt another rate cut

2-yr low WPI inflation may prompt another rate cut

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Inflation in food articles basket was 6.99 per cent In May, 2019, down from 7.37 per cent in April. However, onion prices spiked in May with inflation at 15.89 per cent, as against (-) 3.43 per cent in April.

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

India to benefit from US-China trade war: Experts

Rediff.com16 May 2019

India needs to make use of this opportunity to significantly enhance its exports especially in information and communications technology and the automotive sector.

Poll diary: Rahul-Priyanka as party chief-PM candidate?

Poll diary: Rahul-Priyanka as party chief-PM candidate?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Will Priyanka Gandhi emerge as the surprise Congress candidate for the top job?

Rookie Ashok surges into Noida Open lead

Rookie Ashok surges into Noida Open lead

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

The 21-year-old is on course for his maiden professional title after a third-round three-under 69. Vijay Kumar and Uttam Singh Mundy following him closely.

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.