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Don't be AFRAID of Bank NPAs!

Don't be AFRAID of Bank NPAs!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Business failures rise when growth declines. When Indian growth slowed in the last decade, defaults increased. This is the normal working of the market economy, points out Ajay Shah.

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Asked to share details of income from all its 16 zones, especially through tatkal, ticket cancellation and bed roll charges

APMC mandi in Navi Mumbai to go digital to combat coronavirus

APMC mandi in Navi Mumbai to go digital to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com16 May 2020

People in the know said plans were afoot to begin the sale of all food grains through online, with a major quantity through auctions that would be later extended to other commodities.

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Charged more than the MRP? File your complaint on this number

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Customers can now WhatsApp their complaints on 9869691666 or dial 022-22886666 between 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. to register their complaints.

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

E-commerce draft policy plugs gifting loophole for foreign sites

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Among other things, taking note of complaints against several Chinese e-commerce players such as Shein, Ali Express etc for sending shipments as 'gifts' to customers in India and avoiding duties, the government has now mandated that all e-commerce sites and apps must have a registered business entity. This will be the importer on record and subject to customs rules, report Subhayan Chakraborty, Neha Alawadhi and Karan Choudhury.

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The Unlock 3 guidelines will come into force from August 1 and strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31.

How Vodafone Idea can 'win' the telecom battle

How Vodafone Idea can 'win' the telecom battle

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Globally, the focus has moved back to India, especially in terms of telecom assets. Vodafone Idea, with some 300 million customers, continues to be attractive with shares available at a low price.

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

India Post Payments Bank launch by PM Modi on Aug 21 to be a grand affair

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

According to sources, the postal bank will tie up with other banks and financial companies to offer products like loans, mutual funds, and insurance policies to its customers.

RBI may soon allow interoperability of Post payment bank ATMs

RBI may soon allow interoperability of Post payment bank ATMs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The vertical will be based out of Bengaluru.

Banks, taxman eye Kingfisher House

Banks, taxman eye Kingfisher House

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

According to sources, both the departments have already laid their claim on the proceeds from the sale of the property

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

More cities in lockdown as COVID tally nears 8.5L

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

This was the third consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

Pak Army recalls 300 officers

Pak Army recalls 300 officers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The Pakistan Army on Monday issued orders to recall nearly 300 officers deployed with various departments of the government and security agencies.

PowerGrid to get into telecom biz

PowerGrid to get into telecom biz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

State-owned power company PowerGrid Corporation Limited has been awarded the national long distance (NLD) license by the department of telecom for its proposed foray into the telecom business.\n\n

To beat crisis, Hyundai halts production for several days at Chennai unit

To beat crisis, Hyundai halts production for several days at Chennai unit

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Other players who have declared no production days in the recent past, and during this month, include Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Bosch, Jamna Auto, Wabco and Sundaram-Clayton.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Despite inconvenience, passengers say they miss Jet flights

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The airline owes lakhs of rupees to passengers and its vendors.

3 dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

3 dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Thornton Police said 'it was not an active shooter' but advised people to stay away from the area.

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it. Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit.

Dress code banning jeans, skirts in TN temples put on hold till Jan 18

Dress code banning jeans, skirts in TN temples put on hold till Jan 18

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Justices V Ramasubramanian and N Kirubakaran stayed the order while admitting an appeal filed by the HR&CE department and one G Sarika of Southern Districts Women's Federation.

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Other measures being considered include relatively stringent KYC norms and a separate standard operating procedure for approval, renewal, and fresh investment from India's neighbouring countries.

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Amazon's fulfilment centres, which store products of hundreds of vendors selling on the American online major's platform, are being cited by Karnataka state government authorities as a primary concern in an ongoing tax dispute.

2 years after roll-out, GST glitches still exist, says CAG report

2 years after roll-out, GST glitches still exist, says CAG report

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The Centre's revenue from GST registered a decline of 10 per cent in 2017-18 compared to revenue of subsumed taxes in 2016-17.

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Karnataka tax dept may attach assets of dealers; new retailers not being registered

Tax evasion of over Rs 2,600 cr detected

Tax evasion of over Rs 2,600 cr detected

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

DRI seized contraband worth Rs 504.39 crore.

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Robert, a resident of New Jersey, was charged with illegally exporting to India the military blueprints and technical drawings of parts used in some of the high-tech and sensitive hardware like F-15.

FM prods PSBs to implement 'Aatmanirbhar' relief package

FM prods PSBs to implement 'Aatmanirbhar' relief package

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The finance minister has emphasised on the quick disbursal of additional loans to MSMEs, to simplify process, formats and documentation.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

Patanjali rebuts charge of profiteering from lower GST rates

Patanjali rebuts charge of profiteering from lower GST rates

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Anti-profiteering authority puts Baba Ramdev-led company in the dock for allegedly not passing on benefits received from the reduced rate of taxation under the GST regime. Patanjali to respond to notice at January 28 hearing.

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high-resolution imaging capability.

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The decision was taken to prevent crowding at shops and marketplaces amid the lockdown to contain the coronaviruspandemic, a statement from Thackeray's office said.

Apple Watch goes on sale worldwide amid supply shortage

Apple Watch goes on sale worldwide amid supply shortage

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The Apple Watch goes on sale around the world on Friday.

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