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New gas rates to be applicable from Apr 1: RIL to buyers

New gas rates to be applicable from Apr 1: RIL to buyers

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The Election Commission asked the government to defer announcement of the new price till completion of the polls and so RIL was asked to continue selling the gas at old rates.

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.

HDFC Bank to continue opening branches at same speed in FY24 as last year

HDFC Bank to continue opening branches at same speed in FY24 as last year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

After opening close to 1,500 branches in 2022-23, HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, will continue expanding its branch network at the same speed in the current financial year. The lender says branch expansion is crucial for deposit mobilisation. As of March 31, 2023, HDFC Bank had 7,821 branches, up from 6,342 a year ago.

Why India LOVES Modi

Why India LOVES Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We love a leader who oozes authority and firmness, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party termed the LG's orders removing Shah and Gupta from the boards of discoms "illegal and unconstitutional". The LG does not have the power to issue such orders, it claimed.

SC asks states, UTs to clear salary, dues of lower court judges

SC asks states, UTs to clear salary, dues of lower court judges

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SNJPC recommendations cover pay structure, pension and family pension and allowances besides dealing with the issue of establishing a permanent mechanism to determine subjects of service conditions of district judiciary.

Important! Monitor Credit Report Regularly

Important! Monitor Credit Report Regularly

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Going through the credit report regularly will make you aware of a number of issues. One is identity theft.

TDS limit for cooperative sector hiked to Rs 3cr, concessional tax for societies

TDS limit for cooperative sector hiked to Rs 3cr, concessional tax for societies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

For the cooperation ministry, the government made a total budget outlay of Rs 1,150.38 crore for 2023-24, lower than the revised estimate of Rs 1,624.74 crore for 2022-23.

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Indian pharma cos get a shot in the arm in $12-bn Australian drug market

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Indian drug firms get a shot in the arm in the $12 bn Australian drug market as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia agrees to accelerate the drug approval process in that country for Indian players who already have an approved plant and product from one of the stringent regulatory authorities like US, EU or Canada. From current sales of $340 mn, the Indian firms can see a significant upside in sales; felt Dinesh Dua, former chairman of the Pharmaceutical Exports Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil), and the MD of Nectar Lifesciences. He highlighted that only 12 percent of the Australian drug market is generic, as against 80-90 per cent in the US or EU. Of this $1.5 bn generic drug market in India, Indian companies have a small share.

Who should have got the girl/guy? YOU PICK!

Who should have got the girl/guy? YOU PICK!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Raanjhanaa had Abhay Deol and Dhanush serenading Sonam Kapoor's Zoya. Who did YOU think deserved her affections more?

GST rates will have no inflationary impact: Jaitley

GST rates will have no inflationary impact: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

GST compensation law allows for imposition of cess on certain luxury goods like tobacco, high-end cars and aereated drinks to create a corpus for compensating states for any loss of revenue in the first five years

Punjab asks Centre to regulate costly drugs, assembly passes resolution

Punjab asks Centre to regulate costly drugs, assembly passes resolution

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Not only chemists, but several known private hospitals are selling medicines at higher prices than MRP, said Singh, adding that the matter was not peculiar to Punjab, but afflicts the whole country.

What's Love Got To Do With It Review: Vibrant!

What's Love Got To Do With It Review: Vibrant!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

In What's Love Got To Do With It, Shekhar Kapur makes the simple point that when it comes to love, nothing else matters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

FinMin lowers EPF rate to 8.7% for FY16, trade unions protest

FinMin lowers EPF rate to 8.7% for FY16, trade unions protest

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The EPFO pays rate of return to its subscribers on the basis of returns it generates from its investments.

Govt proposes host of incentives to revamp Special Economic Zones

Govt proposes host of incentives to revamp Special Economic Zones

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The commerce ministry is proposing a host of direct and indirect incentives such as deferral of import duties and exemption from export taxes to revamp Special Economic Zones through a new legislation, an official said. In the Union Budget this year, the government proposed to replace the existing law governing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with a new legislation to enable states to become partners in 'Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs' (DESH). The official said the commerce ministry has sought views of different ministries, including finance, on the new bill.

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

Lessons To Be Learnt From Nitin Desai's Death

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

We must stop stigmatising business failures. Particularly when startups are mushrooming all around, the financial system, backed by the RBI and the government, can explore ways of extending support to restart the journey of a failed entrepreneur by finance as well as counselling, recommends Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How HDFC Bank lost Rs 50k-cr corporate loans

How HDFC Bank lost Rs 50k-cr corporate loans

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

HDFC Bank, the country's largest private-sector lender, lost to competition wholesale loans of around Rs 50,000 crore after it increased interest rates in May, said Chief Financial Officer Srinivasan Vaidyanathan in an analyst call. "There were some customers who were offered lower rates by other market participants. "But we decided not to cut back on our rates," he said while addressing analysts after the announcement of the bank's Q1 earnings.

Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama

Muslims, Jews among biggest supporters of Obama

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

A majority 78 per cent of Muslims and 61 per cent of Jews in the United States have remained among the most ardent supporters of President Barack Obama, whose overall job approval ratings have been falling sharply, according to the Gallup survey.

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Crackdown on child marriage: Assam girl kills self

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

At least 2,441 people have been arrested in the state till Monday in the continuing operation against child marriage, launched on February 3.

Govt blames 6 non-BJP states for high petro prices

Govt blames 6 non-BJP states for high petro prices

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Six non-BJP ruled states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand -- have not reduced the VAT on petroleum products, leading to higher prices of petrol and diesel there, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. Puri said in Lok Sabha that the central government has reduced excise duty on petroleum products and some other states, following cues, reduced their Value Added Tax (VAT). Six states -- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Kerala and Jharkhand -- have not reduced the VAT, he said amidst vocal protests by the opposition members.

PIX: Russian President Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game

PIX: Russian President Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The 66-year-old helped his side to an emphatic 14-7 win in the Night Hockey League.

BSNL slashes STD rates by 47%

BSNL slashes STD rates by 47%

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

In a big bonanza to telecom customers, state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Monday announced a massive up to 47 per cent cut in domestic long distance rates on fixed line phones beyond 500 km.

Bill to reform India's interest rate, monetary policy soon

Bill to reform India's interest rate, monetary policy soon

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The inflation target of the RBI would be reviewed once every five years.

Covovax nod to boost vaccination drive in India: SII

Covovax nod to boost vaccination drive in India: SII

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Vaccine major Serum Institute of India on Tuesday said the approval for the COVID-19 vaccine 'Covovax' would strengthen immunization initiatives across India and various lower and middle income countries across the world.

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are the largest exporters in the listed space with export revenues of Rs 12,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore.

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

'We had tremendous faith in honorable Modiji in his second term as he was well-settled. Sadly that has been belied.'

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to meet with a healthcare provider to discuss your overall health, any pre-existing conditions, and any steps you can take to optimise your health before conceiving, advises Dr Kiran Coelho.

What lies ahead for Sun Pharma post Ranbaxy merger approval

What lies ahead for Sun Pharma post Ranbaxy merger approval

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Sun Pharmaceutical's acquisition of Ranbaxy has received final approvals.

Three-fourth of Pakistanis consider US enemy: survey

Three-fourth of Pakistanis consider US enemy: survey

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

As many as 74 per cent of people of Pakistan consider the United States as their enemy, a figure which is higher than the previous years and the approval rating of US President Barack Obama is exceedingly low in this regard, a new survey released on Wednesday said.

One-offs impacted Jan-Mar quarter, but FY24 likely to be better for ONGC

One-offs impacted Jan-Mar quarter, but FY24 likely to be better for ONGC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

ONGC's January-March quarter results for the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) indicated changes in the trends of the energy cycle as well as the impact of policy change in gas-pricing. The public sector oil and gas major reported standalone Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) at Rs 16,340 crore, down 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY), and down 20 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). There was a net loss of Rs 250 crore due to exceptional items of Rs 9,240 crore for provisions related to the ongoing dispute regarding the applicability of service tax and goods and services tax on Royalty.

Rates need to be cut further

Rates need to be cut further

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Analysts and the media have near-unanimously approved the latest monetary policy update of the Reserve Bank of India which has left key interest rates unchanged, while indicating that its accommodative stance will continue until recovery becomes more robust. But it is possible to question whether this halfway house is the right place to be in right now.

Cabinet set to cut tax refund rate

Cabinet set to cut tax refund rate

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

ISRO removes sinking Joshimath images after gag order

ISRO removes sinking Joshimath images after gag order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The statements on Joshimath are creating confusion not only among affected residents but also among citizens of the country.

Brexit woes ease; Nifty reclaims 8,200 on 7th Pay Commission approval

Brexit woes ease; Nifty reclaims 8,200 on 7th Pay Commission approval

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Participants are keenly awaiting the rollovers to the next series ahead of the expiry of June F&O.

Reliance to sell gas to Anil Ambani's power plant

Reliance to sell gas to Anil Ambani's power plant

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries will sell natural gas from its eastern offshore KG-D6 fields to Anil Ambani Group firm's power plant in Andhra Pradesh at government approved rates.

RBI approves $ 1.7 bn ECB in Q1

RBI approves $ 1.7 bn ECB in Q1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The Reserve Bank of India has approved external commercial borrowing proposals aggregating $1.7 billion during the first quarter ended June 30, 2003, RBI executive director Usha Thorat said on Saturday.

Power gets costlier for Delhi's unsubsidised consumers

Power gets costlier for Delhi's unsubsidised consumers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The monthly electricity bills of the majority of domestic consumers in Delhi -- who use more than 200 units and up to 600 units -- will be hiked by up to Rs 265 due to an increase in the power purchase adjustment cost (PPAC) levied by discoms in the city, officials said on Monday.

GST council clears proposal to remove tax exemptions on some items

GST council clears proposal to remove tax exemptions on some items

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The GST Council on Tuesday approved changes in tax rates on some goods and services while allowing states to issue an e-way bill for intra-state movement of gold and precious stones, officials said. The Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, also cleared a host of compliance procedures for GST-registered businesses along with a GoM report on high-risk tax payers to check evasion. The discussion on the crucial issues of extension of compensation to states beyond June 2022 and the imposition of 28 per cent GST on casinos, online gaming and horse racing, will take place on Wednesday.

Humble leaders, please

Humble leaders, please

Rediff.com21 May 2020

This is one of those crises where it does not only matter that you do something, but how you do it, suggests Mihir S Sharma.