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Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

'India talks to banks for dollar financing'

'India talks to banks for dollar financing'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

The Indian government is talking to banks for a dollar-denominated financing deal to help repay its multilateral offshore debt, debt markets newsletter BasisPoint said

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

Vedanta's future plan may trip on past hurdle

Vedanta's future plan may trip on past hurdle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

According to media reports, CBI is looking into the entire process at the then NDA government and has asked for information from the mines ministry.

India to take on defaulters as parliament approves bankruptcy bill

India to take on defaulters as parliament approves bankruptcy bill

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The insolvency and bankruptcy code will strengthen the hands of lenders to recover outstanding debts by setting a deadline of 180 days for companies to pay or face liquidation

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

If raters get away by moving from AAA to D overnight after companies default, as happened with DHFL, YES Bank, RCom, and IL&FS, it shows a complete breakdown in the rating system. It calls for exemplary punishment, not kid glove treatment, says Debashis Basu.

RCom raises Rs 4,800 cr in the biggest fund-raising by a firm

RCom raises Rs 4,800 cr in the biggest fund-raising by a firm

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

This will help the company reduce its debt that has doubled to Rs 40,177.6 crore in four years.

'Govt won't own a single share in Air India'

'Govt won't own a single share in Air India'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The business continuity clause will mean the Tatas will have to keep running the airline for three years, and cannot exit the flying business.'

Syrian says Liverpool deal close; Huang denies bid

Syrian says Liverpool deal close; Huang denies bid

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi said on Wednesday he is in the final stages of negotiations to buy Liverpool as reports mounted of a wave of bids to buy the Premier League club.

Coffee king's death: Rs 3,500 cr skeleton tumbles out

Coffee king's death: Rs 3,500 cr skeleton tumbles out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The probe gave a clean chit to the tax department that was being alleged to have harassed Siddhartha.

Yuan devaluation to hit firms with foreign loan exposure

Yuan devaluation to hit firms with foreign loan exposure

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The depreciation in the yuan has led to a decline in all emerging market currencies

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Essar Steel: A perverse bankruptcy judgment

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The NCLAT's order is offensive because it goes against every tenet of bankruptcy reorganisation. If Justice Sudhansu Mukhopadhyay's tenets are accepted by the Supreme Court, we will not only regress in modern bankruptcy reorganisation but also slide back in the Doing Business rankings, says Omkar Goswami.

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Slow to start, banks wrestle with insolvency regime

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Insolvency professionals feel the bankruptcy code will deter defaulters, but NPAs will not cease unless banks are sensitised on credit appraisal and experts are hired by banks to inspect what is happening with their loans.

Piramal to buy Canadian firm's assets for Rs 17 cr

Piramal to buy Canadian firm's assets for Rs 17 cr

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Drug firm Piramal Healthcare on Tuesday said it will acquire assets of troubled Canadian medical device firm BioSyntech for Canadian $3.9 million (around Rs 17 crore).

Maharashtra unveils Rs 34,000 cr loan waiver, 89 lakh farmers to benefit

Maharashtra unveils Rs 34,000 cr loan waiver, 89 lakh farmers to benefit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Making the announcement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said this was the "biggest" loan waiver scheme in the country.

7 money management lessons for a Happy New Year!

7 money management lessons for a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Follow these if you want to enjoy credit happiness and easy access to finance in the New Year by maintaining a healthy credit report and high credit score

Realty players go ahead with Dubai meet

Realty players go ahead with Dubai meet

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Undeterred by the real estate crisis after Dubai World's request to creditors for a standstill on repayment of its $60 billion debt until May, the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (Credai) has stuck to its original plan to hold its national convention during January 23-25 in Dubai.

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

AI demand: Rs 2,200 cr. Govt offer: Rs 80 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The government is ready to support Air India, but wants the airline to improve its performance.

Want to know what India's top bankers are up to?

Want to know what India's top bankers are up to?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The bosses of SBI, Union Bank and Central Bank have been driving down to their offices everyday to take stock of the biggest loan drive ever undertaken for MSMEs, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Banks face systemic risk, 2nd wave to hit performance: S&P

Banks face systemic risk, 2nd wave to hit performance: S&P

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said Indian banks face a systemic risk as the second COVID wave will impair the performance of financial institutions in the April-September period. Stating that economic recovery remains highly vulnerable to setbacks due to COVID, particularly if fresh outbreaks trigger new lockdowns, S&P said the banking sector's weak loans will likely remain elevated at 11-12 per cent of gross loans in the next 12 to 18 months. "The second wave has front-ended weakness in asset quality," said S&P Global Ratings Credit Analyst Deepali Seth Chhabria. "Financial institutions face a strained first half amid weak collections and poor disbursements."

India, Pakistan arms race must come to an end: Sharif

India, Pakistan arms race must come to an end: Sharif

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sees his victory in Pakistan's election as a mandate for peace with India, saying an arms race between the two countries must end and they should settle their dispute over Kashmir.

Windstream to buy Q-Comm Corp for $782 mn

Windstream to buy Q-Comm Corp for $782 mn

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Telecom firm Windstream Corp has said it will acquire Q-Comm Corp, a privately held fiber-optic network operator for $782 million.

How to revive Jet Air? Lenders have a plan

How to revive Jet Air? Lenders have a plan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

A source said that the lenders have proposed to change the management of the beleaguered air carrier as they feel it is not possible to run the company with present management.

Why Wockhardt sold 10 key properties

Why Wockhardt sold 10 key properties

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The sale of the 10 hospital properties to Fortis Healthcare will help Khorakiwala repay the Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) debt on Wockhardt Hospital's books.

4 ways to quit your role as a loan guarantor

4 ways to quit your role as a loan guarantor

Rediff.com6 May 2015

It is not very easy to wriggle out of your role as a guarantor in case the original borrower defaults. Nevertheless, you can still come out of the situation with your credit record intact.

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Khan stressed on taking austerity measures, working on tax reforms instead of taking loans, rooting out corruption.

Suzlon board approves right issue

Suzlon board approves right issue

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Energy on Tuesday said it will raise funds through rights issue to repay its debt.

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Should you opt for the 3-month EMI moratorium?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Don't opt for the moratorium unless critical, advises Charlie Lee, founder and CEO, True Balance.

Four IPOs to hit markets; aims to garner Rs 14,628-cr

Four IPOs to hit markets; aims to garner Rs 14,628-cr

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The buzz in the IPO market continues with four companies launching their initial share sales this week to raise over Rs 14,628 crore collectively. This comes after four companies -- Devyani International, Krsnaa Diagnostics, Windlas Biotech and Exxaro Tiles-- launched their initial share-sales last week to mobilise Rs 3,614 crore. So far in the current fiscal, 16 companies have raised Rs 30,666 crore through IPOs against Rs 31,277 crore by 30 firms in the entire 2020-21. Going forward, market analysts expect the IPO environment to remain buzzing during the entire 2021-22.

Will continue to pursue legal remedies: Mallya

Will continue to pursue legal remedies: Mallya

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who lost his UK high court appeal against an extradition order to India, has said that he is "disappointed" with the ruling but will continue to seek legal remedies as advised by his legal team. The 64-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss reiterated that he has repeatedly offered to pay the Indian banks the loan amount owed by his now-defunct airline, an offer which the banks have rejected.

Markets are still not ready to raise fund for capex purpose

Markets are still not ready to raise fund for capex purpose

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

While the fresh issue portion of IPOs has been going down over the years, this financial year has been abysmally low at only Rs 2,663 crore, 82 per cent lower compared to the last financial year.

Barclays to oversee sale of Liverpool FC - source

Barclays to oversee sale of Liverpool FC - source

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The US owners of Premier British League Football team Liverpool are looking to sell the club and have appointed Barclays Capital to find a buyer, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. American businessmen Tom Hicks and George Gillett are facing a demand to repay 100 million pounds ($153 million) of the club's 237 million pounds debt to its lenders, Royal Bank of Scotland and US bank Wachovia, in July.

8 golden money lessons to keep your finances healthy through the year

8 golden money lessons to keep your finances healthy through the year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Managing your money in January will set the trend for rest of the year, says Adhil Shetty.

Moody's not too optimistic about 2nd round of stimulus

Moody's not too optimistic about 2nd round of stimulus

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The government's second round of stimulus will spur consumer spending in the near term but support to economic growth will be minimal, Moody's Investors Service said.

Want to help your dad organise his finances?

Want to help your dad organise his finances?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Calculate his monthly expenses, health care spending, how much funds will he need once he retires, and whether his current savings and investments will enable him to manage his lifestyle through retirement, suggests Ashok Kumar E R, CEO and co-founder, Scripbox.

RCom's cup of woes spills over

RCom's cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

China Development Bank takes Reliance Communications to NCLT over loan default