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Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Get a new QR code from an alternative provider. PhonePe, Google Pay, Pine Labs, etc are some of the other service providers.

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Solar scheme: 1 cr families to save Rs 18K cr a year, says FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana will enable one crore families to get up to 300 units of free electricity monthly and help them save up to Rs 18,000 annually. "There is provision of Rs 10,000 crore for rooftop solar (scheme) in the Budget," said finance secretary T V Somanathan in press conference on Budget later in the day. Earlier in the day Sitharaman in her interim Budget speech said through rooftop solarisation, one crore households will be enabled to obtain up to 300 units of free electricity each month.

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali said that the pressure will be on India in the much-anticipated World Cup clash between the two traditional rivals in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

UltraTech Cement's third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) performance saw a combination of 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) volume growth and 8 per cent revenue growth coupled with better realisations per tonne. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) stood at Rs 3,250 crore and Ebitda per tonne was Rs 1,191. Profit after tax (PAT) was reported at Rs 1,780 crore. Other income dipped and interest costs rose.

Paytm looks to rationalise employee costs by revising hiring strategy

Paytm looks to rationalise employee costs by revising hiring strategy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sources close to the development told Business Standard the company was exploring different ways to save on its employee costs and had laid off a few employees on "performance" grounds. "We will see a similar development for the next few months. "The company is fine-tuning its hiring policies and implement rigourous measures to look into employee performance," a source said.

Day after BJP's hat-trick, Sensex closes at all-time high

Day after BJP's hat-trick, Sensex closes at all-time high

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, ICICI Bank and SBI led the index with the maximum gains of 4.68 per cent and 3.99 per cent, respectively. Other major gainers were Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, Wipro and Tata Motors defied the trend and traded in negative.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Startups On Hiring Spree!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

In 2024 so far, 20 startups have already visited the campus with 80 placements.

The Little Mermaid Review: Amazing Movie!

The Little Mermaid Review: Amazing Movie!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Little Mermaid is a very good movie, recommends 8-year-old Audrey Fernandes.

Govt cuts wheat stock limit for traders, wholesalers

Govt cuts wheat stock limit for traders, wholesalers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The government on September 14 further reduced the stock limit on wheat traders, wholesalers and big chain retailers to 2,000 tonnes from 3,000 tonnes with immediate effect to control wheat prices, which are showing an uptick again after being stable for some time. Announcing the move, food secretary Sanjeev Chopra said that retail prices of key essential food items, especially wheat, rice, sugar, and edible oils, were unlikely to see any sharp rise in the upcoming festival season as the country had adequate supply and the government was keeping a close vigil on hoarders.

Head's heroics propel Australia to 6th World Cup glory

Head's heroics propel Australia to 6th World Cup glory

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Australia win sixth World Cup title after Head hundred sinks India

Madras HC stays ED's summons to TN officials in 'illegal' sand mining

Madras HC stays ED's summons to TN officials in 'illegal' sand mining

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The ED, which is probing 'illegal' sand mining under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act apprised the court that it is in possession of credible scientific evidence.

Nirmalaji And Why I Was Suspended!

Nirmalaji And Why I Was Suspended!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'My protest was in the interest of the nation.' 'I am just doing my duty as a citizen of this country.'

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

Pix: Devoleena Marries Her Gym Trainer

Pix: Devoleena Marries Her Gym Trainer

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Television actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee got married to her gym trainer boyfriend Shahnawaz Sheikh in a private ceremony in Mumbai.

India may buy more oil from UAE in the coming months after COP talks

India may buy more oil from UAE in the coming months after COP talks

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

India is expected to ramp up its purchase of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the coming months following discussions between the two countries on the sidelines of the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, multiple sources in the know said. The UAE has historically been India's third-largest source of crude. It has suffered the largest drop in shipments since Indian refiners began to binge on Russian crude in 2022.

Rural push helps Bharti Airtel close in on Reliance Jio in AGR share

Rural push helps Bharti Airtel close in on Reliance Jio in AGR share

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Bharti Airtel has quietly narrowed its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) market share gap with Reliance Jio, the country's largest player in the game, in the last three years. Despite Jio's aggressive entry into 4G and now into 5G, Airtel's gap with Jio, which was 6.4 percentage points in Q1 of FY21 and went up to 7.2 percentage points in Q1 of FY22, has fallen to only 4.4 percentage points in Q1 of FY24. Currently, Reliance Jio's AGR market share is 41.6 per cent while Airtel's is at 37.2 per cent.

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

What PhonePe did differently from Paytm

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'We went from zero to about 10 million users in three months. Paytm came out with the wallet play and we came out with the UPI play.'

Rohit to quit playing T20Is?

Rohit to quit playing T20Is?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Bumrah, Shami to be rotated during home Tests vs England

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

ITC highlighted that legal cigarettes account for 9 per cent of tobacco consumption in India, but 80 per cent of tax collection is from tobacco products. While illicit cigarettes account for roughly one-third of the market share, legal cigarette volumes have recovered to around 96 per cent of peak FY13 volumes, after dipping to 70 per cent in FY21.

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

Union Budget '24: Realty players' high-rise expectations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

During 2023, the Indian real estate sector - both housing and commercial - witnessed buoyancy fuelled by demand, supply, and absorption, and the sector is banking on the upcoming Budget to keep the momentum going. Mumbai-based Sattva Group wants the government to focus on the critical pillars for long-term growth. The company emphasised on the infrastructure boom with increased allocation, lower goods and services tax (GST) rates, incentives for affordable housing and single-window clearance to fast-track projects and support liquidity.

A look at birthday boy Bumrah's stunning records

A look at birthday boy Bumrah's stunning records

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Arguably among the best in his trade across cricketing generations, star India speedster Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday.

When Kohli's wicket fell, stadium felt quiet like a library: Cummins

When Kohli's wicket fell, stadium felt quiet like a library: Cummins

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Australian captain Pat Cummins couldn't believe his ears when he found a near 100,000 people at Narendra Modi Stadium go pin-drop silence after Virat Kohli's dismissal giving the vibe of a "quiet library" during the World Cup final against India.

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Is There Time For A Reset For Paytm?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Going by the RBI directive and the overall narrative, Paytm may have lost the rigour of stress tests, audits and compliance.

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu and Bihar on a plea filed by a YouTuber, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, seeking clubbing of the FIRs lodged against him.

Under-fire Warner in Australia's plans for WTC final

Under-fire Warner in Australia's plans for WTC final

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

McDonald said team management were continually talking to senior players about their plans.

Warner's Test future: Selectors have got to make a decision

Warner's Test future: "Selectors have got to make a decision"

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor said the selectors have to take a call on David Warner's Test future ahead of the Ashes this year.

Jet Air: Creditors question source of Rs 200 cr deposited by Jalan-Kalrock Consortium

Jet Air: Creditors question source of Rs 200 cr deposited by Jalan-Kalrock Consortium

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The creditors of the grounded carrier Jet Airways on Wednesday raised questions over the source of Rs 200 crore deposited by the Jalan-Kalrock Consortium before the insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT and said it does not align with the resolution plan. Additional Solicitor General N Venkataraman, representing lenders including SBI and other banks, told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that there are apprehensions about the source of funds, which deposited money for Jalan-Kalrock Consortium's (JKC). "The payment is not compliant with the resolution plan as it mandates that the money is to be paid through JKC," ASG submitted before a three-member NCLAT bench headed by chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan.

Key infra sector growth rises to 14-month high of 12.1% in Aug

Key infra sector growth rises to 14-month high of 12.1% in Aug

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The growth of eight key infrastructure sectors rose to a 14-month high of 12.1 per cent in August 2023 against 4.2 per cent a year ago, mainly due to expansion in production of coal, crude oil, and natural gas, according to the official data released on Friday. The expansion in August is the highest since June 2022, when it was 13.2 per cent. The production of refinery products, steel, cement and electricity also grew in August, the data showed.

Tribunal questions maintainability of insolvency plea filed against SpiceJet

Tribunal questions maintainability of insolvency plea filed against SpiceJet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday questioned the maintainability of the insolvency plea filed against air carrier SpiceJet by one of its operational creditors Willis Lease Finance Corporation. A two-member NCLT bench comprising Members Mahendra Khandelwal and Rahul Prasad Bhatnagar observed that Willis Lease Finance Corporation has withdrawn its insolvency plea for the same dispute in March 2023 and has approached again with a new plea. The bench wanted to know as Willis Lease Finance Corporation, an aircraft lessor, had filed again for a similar cause of action within a few months.

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit flat at Rs 1,612 cr, ARPU rises to Rs 200

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit flat at Rs 1,612 cr, ARPU rises to Rs 200

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Thursday posted a net profit of Rs 1,612 crore for the first quarter ended June 2023, which is nearly flat over earnings in the same period of the previous year. The revenue for the just-ended quarter was 14 per cent higher at Rs 37,440 crore compared to the year-ago period "backed by strong and consistent performance delivery across the portfolio", the company said.

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Investment trusts, ETFs exempted from capital gains tax in GIFT City

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The government has exempted units of investment trusts and ETFs issued by entities based in GIFT City or traded in exchanges there from capital gains tax. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) notified the exemption from capital gains tax any unit of investment trust; a unit of a scheme; and a unit of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) launched under the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT)-IFSC is being promoted as a tax-neutral enclave for the financial sector.

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The IPL teams are expected to splurge on players like Pat Cummins, Harry Brook and Mitchell Starc.

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?'

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

SC winds up hearing Article 370 pleas after 16 days, all eyes on verdict

SC winds up hearing Article 370 pleas after 16 days, all eyes on verdict

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Breather for SpiceJet; DGCA removes it from enhanced surveillance regime

Breather for SpiceJet; DGCA removes it from enhanced surveillance regime

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA has taken off SpiceJet from its enhanced surveillance regime, a senior official said on Tuesday. The airline, which has been facing multiple headwinds, was placed under enhanced surveillance recently. The senior DGCA official said that in view of the observations made in the past concerning inadequate maintenance and in view of the incidents during the monsoon season last year, SpiceJet was placed under enhanced surveillance.

Pattern to marginalise minority community, hijab petitioners tell SC

Pattern to marginalise minority community, hijab petitioners tell SC

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Asserting that hijab is the "identity" of Muslims, senior advocate Dushyant Dave told the Supreme Court on Monday that various acts of omission and commission like Karnataka's headscarf controversy showed a "pattern to marginalise the minority community".

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

I haven't been everyone's cup of tea, signs off Warner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again.