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Gujarat cop N K Amin discharged in fake encounter cases

Gujarat cop N K Amin discharged in fake encounter cases

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Special CBI Judge M B Gosavi while discharging Amin observed that there was no sufficient evidence against him.

World Bank to give $944 mn loan to India

World Bank to give $944 mn loan to India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

According to an agreement signed here, the multi-lateral agency would give 600 million dollars toward boosting rural cooperative credit projects, $280 million for supporting 400 ITIs over four years and 64 million dollars for Karnataka-based water tank management projects.

RBI to reveal junked notes deposit data after June

RBI to reveal junked notes deposit data after June

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

"The window (for NRIs) is open till June 30 in which people can deposit cash. And after adding all these, we will give out the number," Mundra said.

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.

ED attaches assets worth over Rs 757 cr of Amway India

ED attaches assets worth over Rs 757 cr of Amway India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 757 crore of one of the country's most known multi-level marketing (MLM) and direct-selling companies, Amway India, as part of a money-laundering investigation. The central agency issued a statement on Monday, alleging that the company was perpetrating a "scam" by running a pyramid "fraud" in the guise of direct-selling MLM network. "The entire focus of the company is about propagating how members can become rich by becoming members. There is no focus on the products. "Products are used to masquerade this MLM pyramid fraud as a direct-selling company," the ED alleged.

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Ratnakar Bank to buy part of RBS' businesses in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Ratnakar Bank to absorb RBS' employees involved in three businesses

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

India Will Spend Rs 1.5 Trillion On Aero-Engines

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India does not have the facilities needed for developing advanced aerospace products. There is only one wind tunnel in the country, the almost six decade old one in the National Aeronautics Laboratory.

Foreign clients move Rs 25-trillion away from Swiss banks

Foreign clients move Rs 25-trillion away from Swiss banks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

While there are no specific data for money that could be of Indians, this includes outflows to the tune of 100 billion Swiss francs that are related to fine payments in the context of declaration of untaxed money, as per a new study by PwC.

'We want to usher in a new era in Indian banking'

'We want to usher in a new era in Indian banking'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Bandhan Bank is the first bank to be launched in eastern India post Independence.

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

When an American professor worked at the RBI...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'We get to know secrets such as some of India's top-rated firms do not always make payments when due and many State-owned, listed, enterprises that borrow in bond markets default regularly.' 'Without naming the bank, he says that ever-greening of poor loans by a part of India's shadow banking lay at the doorstep of India's banking, notably 'one private bank'.' Viral Acharya's Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India won't be music to many ears, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

World Bank predicts crude oil price rebound

World Bank predicts crude oil price rebound

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The revised projection comes after a 17% rise in the April-June.

Rahul summoned by 2 Guj courts in defamation cases

Rahul summoned by 2 Guj courts in defamation cases

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The complaints were filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for allegedly calling Union Minister Amit Shah a "murder accused" and saying that "all thieves have Modi as surname".

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses

'We should pay more attention to China'

'We should pay more attention to China'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'Our competitiveness with China is very important.' 'If the exchange rate depreciates, it is good for us because it helps in our competitiveness.'

BIG jolt for BCCI as Lodha panel asks banks to halt disbursements

BIG jolt for BCCI as Lodha panel asks banks to halt disbursements

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Fuming at the defiance of its recommendations, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha panel directed banks, where the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds accounts, not to disburse any funds for the financial decisions taken by the Board at its Special General Meeting in Mumbai on September 30.

Sitharaman meets IMF chief in Washington, highlights growth measures

Sitharaman meets IMF chief in Washington, highlights growth measures

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday met IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva and discussed a range of issues, including impact of geopolitical situation on global growth.

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Seven note ban tricks and one lesson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The government has provided no official explanation behind the note ban that is backed by hard data, says Debashis Basu.

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Asian Development Bank to give $300 milion loan to India.

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Grim police procedurals, dark superheroes, ghostly encounters, things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.

India-Japan Trade: The Abe Effect

India-Japan Trade: The Abe Effect

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

During Abe's tenure, Japan had announced support for a number of major projects. These included the bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, besides allocations for a freight corridor between Mumbai and New Delhi.

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

As probe into suspected black money stashed abroad by Indians gathers steam, banks in Switzerland are running from pillar to post to safeguard their interest.

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

While all the Aam Aadmi Party MLAs present in the House voted in favour of the motion as expected, there was no vote against it due to the absence of BJP legislators.

'Loan takers are seen to be benefitting at the cost of depositors'

'Loan takers are seen to be benefitting at the cost of depositors'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

If the interest rate on bank deposits is linked to any external benchmark, it would jeopardise the banks' fund-raising ability. Interest rates on small savings schemes are likely to be reduced very shortly, to maintain parity. All these steps would indeed affect retired people, and particularly those dependent on interest income, says Arindam Gupta.

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The YES Bank family tussle puts focus on RBI guidelines on appointment of directors.

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'

India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all

India to crack down on savings scams as Modi backs banking for all

Rediff.com30 May 2016

India does not have a unified regulatory regime to counter Ponzi, or pyramid, schemes whose operators typically grab new deposits to meet their promise of guaranteed returns to existing savers, point out Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj.

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a crypto-currency scam accused to disclose the username and password of his bitcoin wallet to the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate with the investigation in the money laundering case against him.

Superseding boards of two Srei cos won't roil markets

Superseding boards of two Srei cos won't roil markets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Superseding the boards of two non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in the Srei group will neither create liquidity challenges for sound entities, nor build systemic crises because the markets have factored in the problems with the Kolkata-based firms. Such regulatory steps will help in making the NBFC space more robust, bankers and market experts said. The action should have begun earlier because the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had done a special audit last financial year and asked the group to make provisions for assets considered stressed, analysts said.

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

New Development Bank: A good move for infrastructure financing

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Any additional effort to assuage the growing worldwide hunger for infrastructure funding is more than welcome, says Barun Roy.

Vijay Mallya sentenced to 4-month jail in contempt case, fined Rs 2000

Vijay Mallya sentenced to 4-month jail in contempt case, fined Rs 2000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday awarded a four-month sentence to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in a bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, in a contempt case.

Bank NPAs are just the tip of the iceberg

Bank NPAs are just the tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Once these banks start showing losses, they will not be able to pay dividends to the government nor pay taxes, which will further aggravate the situation for the government as its return on investment as an investor would be very negligible for the next few years, says M V Subramanian.

Raut got Rs 1 cr as proceeds of crime: ED; court remands him till Aug 4

Raut got Rs 1 cr as proceeds of crime: ED; court remands him till Aug 4

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Monday remanded Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till August 4 in a money laundering case.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Eco affairs secretary says double counting possible; cash availability to improve in three weeks.

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

'There is a need for more supervisors at the RBI'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Those who come from outside are surprised at the relatively small strength of the RBI supervisory cadre, relative to the needs of the country and the needs of the financial sector.'

RBI unions to step up stir with mass casual leave on Nov 30 over wage deal

RBI unions to step up stir with mass casual leave on Nov 30 over wage deal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unions have decided to intensify their stir demanding revision of wages, pending since November 2017, and have called for mass casual leave of employees at the central bank on November 30. However, several sources in the RBI told Business Standard that the unions may not have to go on agitation, as the new contours of the wage pact have been almost finalised and could be announced any time. An email sent to the RBI was not answered. The United Forum of Reserve Bank Officers and Employees had deferred its agitation earlier after it was told that RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das was to hold talks with the human resource management department (HRMD).

Gadkari wants to use forex reserves to fund infra projects

Gadkari wants to use forex reserves to fund infra projects

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday pitched for formulating a policy for using the Reserve Bank of India's rising foreign exchange reserves for funding road projects, saying the country needs low cost finance for such infrastructure projects. Addressing a virtual event organised by industry body CII, Gadkari further said that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) should also have a financial arm like the power ministry's Power Finance Corporation (PFC). "We have a surplus of dollar reserves in the country. I have decided to talk with the RBI Governor, about how we can formulate a policy by which we can use this foreign exchange reserves for development of infrastructure in the country," he said.

Will India choose Rupay over Visa, Mastercard?

Will India choose Rupay over Visa, Mastercard?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

RuPay has 42% of total debit cards, but contributes only 16% of PoS, e-commerce transactions. With banks scheduled to renew deals with Visa, Mastercard, here's how RuPay plans to increase its reach to premium customers.

Nothing will deter us from fighting against note ban: Mamata

Nothing will deter us from fighting against note ban: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The TMC chief and West Bengal CM made the remarks after her party member received three calls from the CBI.