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Rupee at 57-58 levels? Yes says Credit Suisse

Rupee at 57-58 levels? Yes says Credit Suisse

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The bank says the rupee can reach 57-58 levels though the RBI may try to stem the volatility by starting to build reserves at 60.

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We are very watchful about inflation and growth. But the main challenge is economic revival and growth.'

Winding up of Franklin Templeton's 6 debt schemes delayed

Winding up of Franklin Templeton's 6 debt schemes delayed

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, which has closed six debt schemes, has said the winding-up process will be delayed in the absence of authorisation from investors and further steps will be possible only after seeking fresh approval from them. It further said that investors who do not have an e-mail ID or mobile number registered with the fund house will not be able to participate in the voting process. The date on which the voting would start has not been disclosed yet.

Switching your home loan? A to-do list

Switching your home loan? A to-do list

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Borrowers burdened with increasing EMIs because of increasing interest rates can now heave a sigh of relief.

Dangers lurk, as India Inc chooses deleveraging over growth

Dangers lurk, as India Inc chooses deleveraging over growth

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Total net debt-equity ratio improves for third consecutive year, while investment in new projects hits a 10-year low, says Krishna Kant.

Don't let the summer heat beat your credit score

Don't let the summer heat beat your credit score

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Swiping your credit card to take that dream vacation? Beware, says Harshala Chandorkar, Senior Vice President -- Consumer Services and Communications!

30 Years Later, Rao-Singh's Reforms Endure

30 Years Later, Rao-Singh's Reforms Endure

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

But their trajectory and direction have been largely influenced by politics and the political leadership's understanding of how the economy needs to be managed, explains A K Bhattacharya.

Investors reject Jignesh Shah's 25% haircut proposal

Investors reject Jignesh Shah's 25% haircut proposal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Given the nature of the money stuck, investors are fast losing patience with the exchange.

Have a bad credit score? Read this

Have a bad credit score? Read this

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'If your loan application gets turned down by one bank, do not apply immediately to several others.' 'This makes you appear credit hungry and possibly in some form of financial distress.' 'Multiple enquiries affect your credit score adversely,' advises Mohan Jayaraman.

Do you have multiple credit cards? 4 lessons for you

Do you have multiple credit cards? 4 lessons for you

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

If you are the owner of multiple credit cards, here are some dos and don'ts you need to know about credit card management.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

NSEL defaults but pays off small investors

NSEL defaults but pays off small investors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

After defaulting for a consecutive time in paying its investors, National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) got a Rs 177-crore (Rs 1.77 billion) lifeline from its main promoter, Jignesh Shah-run Financial Technologies.

India Inc faces higher gratuity provisioning

India Inc faces higher gratuity provisioning

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Thirty per cent of the firms - mostly big companies - had no ceiling on the gratuity amount.

Low-cost ways to get out of credit card debt trap

Low-cost ways to get out of credit card debt trap

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

If banks won't lend, seek a loan from fintech lenders or P2P platforms to help you get out of a debt trap.

Home ministry serves notice 2 NGOs run by Teesta Setalvad

Home ministry serves notice 2 NGOs run by Teesta Setalvad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Two non-government organisations run by social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband have been served notice by the home ministry for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act and asked to reply within 15 days.

How to manage your finances after job loss

How to manage your finances after job loss

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Those who have been handed the pink slip shouldn't make too many loan queries, advises Raj Khosla.

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Impact of the coronavirus on Formula 1

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Credit rating agency Moody's changed Formula One's outlook to negative from positive on Thursday to reflect the impact of the coronavirus crisis on a global sport that has yet to race in 2020.

8 credit mistakes that you must avoid

8 credit mistakes that you must avoid

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Paying just minimum amount due? Closed your oldest credit card? Have never accessed your CIBIL report? You could be in trouble :(

Reliance lines up Rs 1.5 lakh crore capex, mostly for Jio

Reliance lines up Rs 1.5 lakh crore capex, mostly for Jio

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Reliance has around 90,000 telecom towers now, half of which are operational and owned by the RIL and rest on lease.

Anil Ambani's RInfra staring at yet another legal hurdle

Anil Ambani's RInfra staring at yet another legal hurdle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

RInfra's plan to lease out headquarters property may face legal hurdle. Moreover, PE players with balance sheets that can take on Reliance Centre Office in Santacruz would be limited and include a handful of players such as Blackstone group, GIC, Brookfield Asset Management and Maplewood Investments.

Current account surplus of Rs 6,520 cr in Q2

Current account surplus of Rs 6,520 cr in Q2

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Current account surplus of Rs 6,520 cr in Q2.

NSEL saga: Was Jignesh Shah a victim of corporate conspiracy?

NSEL saga: Was Jignesh Shah a victim of corporate conspiracy?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

'We were number one in commodity, currency, electricity, bonds, spot and everything. 'The purpose was to create an accident and then exploit it to eliminate the group. There were so many vested interests and therefore they did this," said Shah.

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

'Centre to continue pressing RBI for relaxing norms, funds'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The government wants the RBI to part with most of its profit as dividend.

Now, pay to use even home-bank ATMs

Now, pay to use even home-bank ATMs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

They had also sought to be allowed to charge consumers for use of own-bank ATMs.

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

We will find it difficult to exceed an average of 5 per cent growth in the medium term, warns Shankar Acharya, the former chief economic adviser.

Why India bought IMF gold

Why India bought IMF gold

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Many analysts were surprised at the speed with which India bought the IMF gold. However, they believe that it is a very smart move as by buying IMF gold, New Delhi is shoring up its bullion reserves and slowly trying to hedge its bets on the US dollar which has been losing value against other currencies.

Jan Dhan Yojana powers Modi Sarkar's financial inclusion drive

Jan Dhan Yojana powers Modi Sarkar's financial inclusion drive

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There were concerns that simply opening a bank account wouldn't constitute meaningful financial inclusion, as the poor would rarely use these accounts. However, recent data submitted to Parliament attests to increased account usage, says Ishan Bakshi.

5 simple options to repay your home loan

5 simple options to repay your home loan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Did you know these options existed? Their pros and cons? Here's a lowdown...

Are you using your credit card wisely?

Are you using your credit card wisely?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Used prudently, plastic money is among the most useful, powerful and non-polluting kind of plastic invented. Be smart with it!

What Modi can learn from Abe

What Modi can learn from Abe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Both have been robustly muscular leaders who began as immensely charismatic politicians conveying an impression that they were makers of history, raring to go. Both have been hyperactive on the world stage. But in the final analysis, Abe is departing on a sombre note, unceremoniously and apologetically, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Loans of IL&FS arm gets red-flagged by auditor

Loans of IL&FS arm gets red-flagged by auditor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Based on internal evaluation and legal opinion, the management was of the opinion that the company has the ability to ultimately recover the aforesaid ICDs

Why cash flow analysis is essential for India Inc

Why cash flow analysis is essential for India Inc

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Cash flow-based analysis should throw up businesses better able to survive the transient effects of a working capital crunch, says Devangshu Datta.

Impact of reversing the ban on PNs

Impact of reversing the ban on PNs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

PNs allow such investors (primarily hedge funds, other leveraged investors and high net worth individuals) to enter and exit the India market without the need to register and establish settlement facilities and other requirements. Since it has been difficult for regulators to know those using PNs, questions on the source of such funds have risen.

Understanding RBI's BoP review

Understanding RBI's BoP review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

The recently released RBI First Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2009-10 and the accompanying 'Macroeconomic and Monetary Developments First quarter review 2009-10 have indicated that on the basis of Balance of Payments (BoP) the export growth for 08-09 has declined by over 22% to 5.4% and also the import growth has declined by over 21% during the same period.

Smart tips to curb overspending on your credit cards

Smart tips to curb overspending on your credit cards

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

When you pay by cash, the pain is the highest and when you pay by credit card, the pain is reduced considerably.

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gadkari said the NHAI was working on setting up an InvIT to monetise its projects for mobilising resources through capital markets.

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India's huge digital prowess and potential will play a huge role in enabling digital lending, says Romita Majumdar.

NGT seeks Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's reply

NGT seeks Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's reply

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday sought Art of Living head Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's reply on an application which alleged the spiritual guru had termed its earlier order as "politically motivated".

RBI holds lending rate at 6.25%, reverse repo up by 25 bps

RBI holds lending rate at 6.25%, reverse repo up by 25 bps

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The monetary authority said it was worried on three fronts with regard to inflation as well as the economy.

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

TCS raising Rs 4,000 crore via commercial paper

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Analysts say TCS's total dividend outgo in 2014-15 is likely to cross Rs 11,500 crore (Rs 115 billion), given its policy of paying quarterly dividends.