News for 'employees provident fund'

Jet Airways lenders move NCLAT against Jalan-Kalrock consortium

Jet Airways lenders move NCLAT against Jalan-Kalrock consortium

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Lenders of debt-ridden Jet Airways on Tuesday filed an appeal in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against implementation of the resolution plan by the Jalan-Kalrock consortium, according to sources. The sources said the lenders have maintained that the condition precedent mentioned in the resolution plan of the consortium has not been met. And therefore, the plan is not valid. "The lenders want the plan to be circled back to the committee of creditors (CoC) for fresh consideration," the sources said.

Protests against new PF rules turn violent in Bengaluru

Protests against new PF rules turn violent in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

At least two Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses and one of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation have been set on fire, they said.

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Suppose you had bought a television set that came with a one-year warranty. It breaks down two years after purchase. You can't react emotionally and say that such an expensive set should last for at least five-six years.

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

Is your pension fund regulated?

Is your pension fund regulated?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns

European cargo airline moves tribunal to acquire 3 Jet Airways aircraft

European cargo airline moves tribunal to acquire 3 Jet Airways aircraft

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A European cargo airline has moved the National Company Law Tribunal seeking expeditious acquisition of three Jet Airways B777-300 aircraft. The application is by a Malta-based Ace Aviation VIII Limited, which emerged as a successful bidder in the auction of three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The firm is part of a Belgium-based cargo airline and its application will be heard on Wednesday.

Tata Motors begins production at new Sanand plant acquired from Ford

Tata Motors begins production at new Sanand plant acquired from Ford

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, on Friday announced that it has commenced production at its second factory in Sanand, Gujarat, which it had acquired from Ford India last year. This new facility will unlock an additional manufacturing capacity of 300,000 units per annum, which is scalable to 420,000 units. The new facility is spread over 460 acres and is adjacent to Tata Motors' existing passenger vehicle facility in Sanand.

EPFO unveils new PF transfer form for online transactions

EPFO unveils new PF transfer form for online transactions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Taking the first step towards launch of online PF transfer claim facilities, retirement fund body EPFO has unveiled the revised transfer claim form for the purpose.

Must read: 5 smart tips to invest in PPF

Must read: 5 smart tips to invest in PPF

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

With a strong plan in mind, Public Provident Fund can become an important and strong part of your investment, says Naval Goel.

Pension schemes: Govt owes Rs 9,100 crore, says EPFO

Pension schemes: Govt owes Rs 9,100 crore, says EPFO

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Part of the dues has been pending since 1995-96 - the inception year of the Employees' Pension Scheme administered by the EPFO. The Centre also owes the EPFO more than Rs 1,000 crore towards the minimum pension scheme it had notified in September 2014.

Govt approves Rs 1,000 million monthly pension in perpetuity

Govt approves Rs 1,000 million monthly pension in perpetuity

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Around 20 lakh pensioners to benefit from govt new pension scheme.

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sebi bats for ploughing PF money into equities

Sebi bats for ploughing PF money into equities

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The EPFO, which has 50 million subscribers, provides annual interest of 8.75 per cent on provident fund deposits.

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday is likely to retain 8.5 per cent interest on PF deposits for its over 5 crore subscribers in 2013-14.

No lowering of EPF interest, remains at 8.65%

No lowering of EPF interest, remains at 8.65%

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's apex decision making body, the Central Board of Trustees, had decided to provide 8.65 per cent rate of interest on EPF deposits last December.

Share of youth employment at 5-year high in 2022, shows EPFO data

Share of youth employment at 5-year high in 2022, shows EPFO data

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

In the jobs created in 2022, the share of those in the age group 18-25 increased to at least a five-year high of 56 per cent. A Business Standard analysis of the monthly Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) payroll data shows in 2018 the share of youths among the new EPFO subscribers was 50.9 per cent. The National Statistical Office is releasing the monthly EPFO payroll data since April 2018 as part of the government's effort to track formal-sector employment by using payrolls as an instrument.

BharatPe Fraud: Ashneer Grover, wife Madhuri stopped at Delhi airport

BharatPe Fraud: Ashneer Grover, wife Madhuri stopped at Delhi airport

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri Jain were stopped at the Delhi international airport following a look out circular issued against them in the alleged fraud at the fintech firm, sources said. The couple were to travel to New York late on Thursday for vacation when they were stopped at the airport on the basis of a look out circular issued by the Economic Offences Wing (EoW) of the Delhi police. EoW is investigating complaints of payments being made at BharatPe to fake human resource consultancies allegedly operated by Grover and family. They have also been accused of backdating invoices to use funds.

Last minute tax tips...

Last minute tax tips...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Evaluate recurring investment products and do the numbers before making any investments.

Himachal CM Sukhu donates all his savings of Rs 51 lakh to disaster relief

Himachal CM Sukhu donates all his savings of Rs 51 lakh to disaster relief

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The chief minister and his wife Kamlesh Thakur presented a cheque of Rs 51 lakh to chief secretary Prabodh Saxena at their official residence in Shimla.

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

For women, it is important to build an emergency fund and a financial independence fund independent of the couple's joint goals and plans.

Budget must address anomalies in Income Tax laws

Budget must address anomalies in Income Tax laws

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

It is not just about archaic limits, there are a number holes which, if plugged, will come to the aid of taxpayers, rues Neha Pandey Deoras

These two ministries are clashing over paid maternity leave

These two ministries are clashing over paid maternity leave

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

After complaints that the new law may impact employment of women, the government has framed a scheme to provide monetary incentive to companies, reports Somesh Jha.

EPFO will not revise interest rate downward: Government

EPFO will not revise interest rate downward: Government

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Trade unions' had demanded 8.9 per cent interest rate.

EPFO takes steps to prevent fraudulent withdrawal

EPFO takes steps to prevent fraudulent withdrawal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Inoperative accounts are those accounts where contributions are not made for more than 36 months. The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has stopped crediting interest in these inoperative accounts.

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The sanction of Rs 8 lakh from Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a dance troupe's visit to Thailand has sparked a row with the opposition questioning the BJP-led government's "priorities" at a time when the state is reeling under severe drought.

Fintechs boost hiring, strengthen leadership

Fintechs boost hiring, strengthen leadership

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

In the backdrop of the crisis brewing at Paytm Payments Bank, major fintech companies are ramping up their workforce and inducting new faces in their leadership teams, industry sources said on Wednesday. Users will not be able to add funds to their Paytm Payments Bank Wallet after February 29, though they will still be able to use the services and the existing balance in the wallets, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) diktat. Industry sources said that competitors to Paytm are investing heavily in offline payments while doubling their salesforce.

Creating 'employee value' is essential for success

Creating 'employee value' is essential for success

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'It is important that employees are trained to acquire skills that would be needed in future, when the company sees disruption coming -- that is, much before the disruption occurs or the company plans to change the business model,' says Asish K Bhattacharyya.

EPFO settles 11 lakh claims in July, 43 lakh since April

EPFO settles 11 lakh claims in July, 43 lakh since April

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

EPFO has recently issued Universal PF Account Numbers for 4.17 crore contributing members.

How you can get up to Rs 7 lakh+ tax exemption

How you can get up to Rs 7 lakh+ tax exemption

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Salaried employees get several benefits under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G and others.

EPF data says job creation trebled in Feb at 861,000

EPF data says job creation trebled in Feb at 861,000

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

During February 2019, the highest number of 236,000 jobs were created in the 22-25 years age group, followed by 209,000 in the 18-21 years age bracket.

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

US media reports that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, could be the latest technology giant to downsize its workforce have triggered trepidation among its 300-400 employees in India, according to people familiar with the matter. "We have not heard much about the impact (of downsizing) on India. "It's a wait-and-watch situation. Certainly, there is uncertainty," said a source.

Should you opt for National Pension System?

Should you opt for National Pension System?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

On maturity, 40 per cent of the accumulated corpus can be withdrawn tax-free.

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

'I've Rs 5 lakh to invest. Buy MFs Or Stocks?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.

No factor to show PM CARES Fund is private: HC told

No factor to show PM CARES Fund is private: HC told

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Opposing the Centre's stand that the PM CARES Fund was not a government fund, a lawyer told the Delhi High Court Wednesday that there was no factor to show that the fund was private in nature.

NRIs, Are You Aware Of Indian Tax Rules?

NRIs, Are You Aware Of Indian Tax Rules?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Understanding tax residency rules and maintaining proper documentation is imperative to ensure smooth tax compliance.

Tough to get back funds in Swiss a/cs

Tough to get back funds in Swiss a/cs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The Swiss authorities have never considered tax evasion a reason for breaking banking secrecy on an account; what they have acknowledged now is that they will cooperate in cases of tax fraud, which has a tighter definition.

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Will Thiruvanathapuram Elect Tharoor A 4th Time?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

24 hours before campaigning ends in Thiruvanathapuram, Archana Masih/Rediff.com discovers Shashi Tharoor and his BJP rival Rajeev Chandrasekhar are busy getting their message across to voters.

Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsClick

Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsClick

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"What we have been able to gather is that Newsclick stands accused of offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), for purportedly carrying Chinese propaganda on its website. All devices, laptops, gadgets, phones, etc have been seized in the past. All emails and communications have been analysed under the microscope," the statement by NewsClick read.

'Can I shift from govt NPS to individual NPS?'

'Can I shift from govt NPS to individual NPS?'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

'How to make Rs 60 lakhs grow quickly?'

'How to make Rs 60 lakhs grow quickly?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila will answer your personal finance-related questions.