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Lodha acquires US Consulate's Washington House in Mumbai

Lodha acquires US Consulate's Washington House in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

It is estimated that the property, nearly 2,702 sqmt, was sold at over Rs 120,000 per sq ft.

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Health Insurance: What You Must Know!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Purchase health insurance at an early age, before you incur a disease, as this makes access to health insurance difficult and raises the premium significantly.

Exciting World Of Data Science

Exciting World Of Data Science

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

...and say bye to the humanities-science divide, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Jet once again defaults on salary payment

Jet once again defaults on salary payment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The salaries for August were to be paid in two instalments -- 50 per cent by September 11 and the remaining by September 26.

India's CAD declines sharply to 1% of GDP in Q2

India's CAD declines sharply to 1% of GDP in Q2

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

India's current account deficit declined sharply to 1 per cent of the GDP or $8.3 billion in the second quarter of this financial year, mainly due to lower merchandise trade deficit and growth in services exports, according to a RBI data released on Tuesday. The current account deficit (CAD), which represents the difference between the total amount of money sent abroad and money received from overseas across the economy, was 3.8 per cent of GDP or $30.9 billion in the July-September quarter in 2022-23. CAD was $9.2 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year 2023-24.

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Prize money for Olympic gold-winning athletes is a good start: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday lauded World Athletics' decision to award USD 50,000 to all its gold-medallists in the Paris Olympic Games and said he would like to see such incentive being given in other global competitions as well.

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

With a surge in users and transactions in two weeks, payment wallets step up cashbacks to get more users online.

Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC's hotel demerger move

Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC's hotel demerger move

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Three leading domestic voting advisory firms are not on the same page over the proposed demerger and separate listing of ITC's hotel business, ITC Hotels. Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) has recommended a vote "against" the resolution, while InGovern and Stakeholders Empowerment Services (SES) have advised their clients to vote in favour. Voting on the resolution is currently underway.

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jaitley's Budget has the potential to change the face of Modi's Bharat

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Can Rupee Dethrone The Dollar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Those who consider the rupee as a proxy for virility have started thumping their chests and dreaming of dethroning the dollar from its coveted position, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

BCCI makes Rs 2.61 crore payment to Dravid as coaching fees

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Details of the Board of Control for Cricket in India payments of above Rs 25 lack during the month of April 2016.

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

'Middle Class Won't Be Affected By Indexation'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'For me, if I want to buy a house to stay, I don't care about indexation because I don't want to sell that house.' 'The only thing that matters to me as a buyer is that the home price should be within my reach.' 'Any market, when speculators and investors go out, it will benefit the middle class.'

Of credit card payments and personal loans

Of credit card payments and personal loans

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Converting credit card outstandings to a personal loan reduces the interest burden. But one needs to select the right tenure.

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Negotiations on with three brokers holding 5% of about Rs 5,500-crore (Rs 55 billion) overall dues

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Despite deal, India's payment issues with Iran persist

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

India owes Iran around $8.8 billion primarily on account of crude oil imports.

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

It's mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Dotted with saree shops and hawker stalls that sell everything, from hairpins, hangers and towels to hosiery, mobile phone covers and kurtas, this is one of South Kolkata's busiest shopping areas. And it is beginning to wake up to the Paytm crisis.

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

SC rejects pleas on 100% EVM-VVPAT verification, paper ballot voting

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Khanna said the court has rejected all the petitions, including those seeking resorting back to ballot papers in elections.

Want To Calculate Your Credit Score?

Want To Calculate Your Credit Score?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Sujata Ahlawat, Senior Vice President and Head of Direct-to-Consumer Interactive, TransUnion CIBIL, offers a quick glimpse into what a CIBIL Score is, the factors that impact it, and tips for maintaining a healthy score.

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

No decision on setting up of 'Payments Banks' yet: Rajan

No decision on setting up of 'Payments Banks' yet: Rajan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

A RBI constituted panel on financial inclusion headed by Nachiket Mor had recommended the setting up of the payments banks in order to deepen access to finance.

25-bp deposit rate hike likely this festival season

25-bp deposit rate hike likely this festival season

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) decision to withdraw the incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) is expected to benefit banks during the festival season. They are likely to increase deposit rates by up to 25 basis points (bps) in select maturity buckets. The rise in demand for funds to cover tax payments and meet quarter-end business targets could influence rate decisions by banks, according to bankers and money market executives.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

How To Manage Rising Home Loan EMIs

How To Manage Rising Home Loan EMIs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

While managing rising EMIs can be challenging, the right strategy can help individuals can ease their financial burden, says rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd).

Nirmala, Kharge spar in Rajya Sabha over 'weak women' remark

Nirmala, Kharge spar in Rajya Sabha over 'weak women' remark

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches after Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge made remarks on the manner in which political parties select women candidates from weaker sections and raised the issue of 'delayed' GST payments to non-Bharatiya Janata Party ruled states.

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

'Banking system has learnt lessons from 2008 crisis'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'They have since only tried to improve systems. Also, with regulatory guidance from time to time, we are in a position to assess a situation and react in time.'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

'How can I build a corpus of Rs 2 cr in 2 years?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Rupee Rebound Expected in April-June

Rupee Rebound Expected in April-June

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A potential risk to the rupee's appreciation trajectory lies in the event of a delay in the Federal Reserve's rate cut cycle, particularly if core inflation in the US remains elevated.

NCLAT dismisses insolvency plea against Wipro

NCLAT dismisses insolvency plea against Wipro

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has dismissed an operational creditor's petition to initiate insolvency proceedings against Wipro Ltd. A two-member Chennai bench of the appellate tribunal held earlier that there was a pre-existing dispute over the payment between Wipro and the petitioner and observed that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was not framed for being a "mere recovery legislation for creditors". The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the order of the NCLT.

The 58-year-old woman overseeing India's $4.7 trillion equities market

The 58-year-old woman overseeing India's $4.7 trillion equities market

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Madhabi Puri Buch, the first female chairperson of Sebi, doesn't plan to rest on her laurels in her third and final year in office and has set out an ambitious goal, such as moving towards a same-day and instantaneous settlement cycle for the secondary market.

Have you missed your credit card bill payment?

Have you missed your credit card bill payment?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Here's how to get out of this situation without hurting your CIBIL score.

RBI announces measures for international trade settlement in rupees

RBI announces measures for international trade settlement in rupees

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Reserve Bank on Monday asked banks to put in place additional arrangements for export and import transactions in Indian rupees in view of increasing interest of the global trading community in the domestic currency. Before putting in place this mechanism, banks will require prior approval from the Foreign Exchange Department of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the central bank said in a circular. "In order to promote growth of global trade with emphasis on exports from India and to support the increasing interest of global trading community in INR, it has been decided to put in place an additional arrangement for invoicing, payment, and settlement of exports / imports in INR," it said.

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the pros and cons of both investment types.

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Electoral bonds: TMC 2nd largest beneficiary; Future Gaming DMK's top donor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Future Gaming of lottery king Santiago Martin was the biggest purchaser of electoral bonds at Rs 1,368 crore, of which nearly 37 percent went to the DMK.

'How to make Rs 60 lakhs grow quickly?'

'How to make Rs 60 lakhs grow quickly?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila will answer your personal finance-related questions.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Do not shop around for loans immediately after getting a secured credit card. Such loan enquiries can also pull down credit score, as they are treated as a sign of credit-hungry behaviour.

Rupee best-performing Asian currency so far in January

Rupee best-performing Asian currency so far in January

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

After an extremely stable 2023, the Indian rupee started 2024 on a promising note and has turned out to be the best-performing Asian currency so far in January, appreciating 0.1 per cent despite 2 per cent rise in the dollar index. All other Asian currencies depreciated by around 1.4-4 per cent during the month. The local currency regained its ground against the greenback on the back of foreign portfolio inflows, said market participants.

'Conditions not ripe to make rupee a hard currency'

'Conditions not ripe to make rupee a hard currency'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

India should become a middle-income country and then push to make INR (rupee) a hard currency, and till then, it must promote the settlement of global trade in the local currency, think tank GTRI said on Sunday. Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that transforming a currency into a hard currency is a complex process that hinges on several pivotal factors. Firstly, economic stability is paramount; a country must exhibit low and stable inflation, consistent growth, and a balanced trade environment.

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

"I am personally averse to sealed covers. There has to be transparency in court... This is about implementing orders. What can be secret here," the CJI said.

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has granted an interim stay on a Sebi order that slapped a penalty of Rs 2 crore on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor in a case of mis-selling the private sector lender's AT1 bonds. Kapoor has been in jail since March 2020 in connection with the DHFL money laundering case. The interim relief came after capital markets regulator Sebi in July issued a demand notice to Kapoor, warning arrest and attachment of his assets over non-payment of the fine of Rs 2 crore, along with the interest.