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Odisha govt slaps Rs 233 crore penalty on Vedanta for 'illegal' water extraction

Odisha govt slaps Rs 233 crore penalty on Vedanta for 'illegal' water extraction

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The Odisha government has issued a notice to Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Jharsuguda, demanding 233.11 crore for allegedly extracting over 30 lakh cubic metres of water monthly from the Bheden river system without authorisation between May 2025 and April 2026, a charge the company denies, claiming compliance with existing agreements.

Pirojsha Godrej: 'Godrej Aims To Become Rs 5 Trillion Market-Cap Group In 5 Years'

Pirojsha Godrej: 'Godrej Aims To Become Rs 5 Trillion Market-Cap Group In 5 Years'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'We are targeting a 2.5x to 3x increase in valuation by FY31.'

'Target is to open 80 branches every year for next few years'

'Target is to open 80 branches every year for next few years'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Best in class asset quality, strong retail granularity, and a sustainable return ratio -- these are the things we will look at, says Yes Bank's new MD and CEO Vinay Tonse.

IPL 2026 preview, LSG vs PBKS: Punjab Kings need miracle to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL 2026 preview, LSG vs PBKS: Punjab Kings need miracle to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Punjab Kings face a must-win situation against Lucknow Super Giants to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive, needing a turnaround after a series of defeats and dependence on other match results.

Builders seek lower interest rate to boost housing demand

Builders seek lower interest rate to boost housing demand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

CREDAI Chairman Lalit Jain said a long term status quo on interest rates would not help prospective home buyers.

Rising interest rates hit home sales hard

Rising interest rates hit home sales hard

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Property developers, consultants and brokers have seen a 40 per cent decline in enquiries from home buyers over the last three months.

Interest rates may rise due to high fiscal deficit

Interest rates may rise due to high fiscal deficit

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Captains of the banking industry expect rates to move up, says Rajesh Kumar.

Govt indicates further cut in interest rates

Govt indicates further cut in interest rates

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

India should be prepared for lower GDP growth of around 7 per cent in 2008-09, according to the Mid-Year Review of the finance ministry that was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.

Should interest rates be cut? A tough decision for MPC

Should interest rates be cut? A tough decision for MPC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Some say the MPC will raise the rate, while others are of the view that there is already de facto interest rate tightening through rising bond yields, which might prompt the central bank to go for a pause.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged amid Trump's tariff threat

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged amid Trump's tariff threat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the policy rate by 100 basis points. In its previous policy review in June, it had trimmed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent.

West Asia Conflict Can Create Havoc With Budget Numbers

West Asia Conflict Can Create Havoc With Budget Numbers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The conflict may disrupt Budget 2026-2027 projections, squeezing revenues and raising subsidies, prompting fiscal adjustments and potential reforms, echoing lessons from the Covid-era shock, points out A K Bhattacharya.

IPL 2026: Starc Blitz Revives Delhi Capitals' Playoff Hopes

IPL 2026: Starc Blitz Revives Delhi Capitals' Playoff Hopes

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Rediff.com15 May 2026

With duties at 15%, GST at 3%, and making charges running as high as 20% -- the gap between a smart purchase and a careless one can easily be Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 on every Rs 1 lakh invested. And most of that gap is entirely avoidable. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the math.

Interest rates to slip to single digit in 2009

Interest rates to slip to single digit in 2009

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Volatility in lending and deposit rates witnessed during the year is expected to end in 2009 with interest rates seen to be going down, due primarily to an easy monetary stance being pursued by the Reserve Bank of India to push growth.

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

Govt may announce new interest rates on small savings schemes soon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

RBI has also announced new guidelines to price loans from April 1.

SBI to raise interest rate on car loans

SBI to raise interest rate on car loans

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

A senior SBI official dealing with the retail business confirmed the country's largest lender's decision.

Another interest rate hike on the cards

Another interest rate hike on the cards

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Individuals and corporate borrowers face the prospect of further interest rate increases, as the Reserve Bank of India battles inflation and high credit growth.

RBI raised interest rates; how this impacts you!

RBI raised interest rates; how this impacts you!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The Reserve Bank of India in its quarterly monetary policy review has hiked rates.

No immediate rise in interest rate in sight: ICICI

No immediate rise in interest rate in sight: ICICI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The finance ministry has voiced the opinion that there was no need for the RBI to increase the key rates that could impact the banks lending rates.

SBI cuts interest rate on MSME loans by 1%

SBI cuts interest rate on MSME loans by 1%

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

State Bank of India, India's largest lender, on Thursday slashed interest rates on working capital loans to micro, small and medium enterprises by 0.5-1 per cent effective from December 16.

Interest rate cycle makes a U-turn

Interest rate cycle makes a U-turn

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

YES Bank raises base rate; HDFC Bank, Axis hike deposit rates.

You will get interest rate on savings account every quarter

You will get interest rate on savings account every quarter

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

On higher amounts, banks are allowed to offer differential rates to depositors.

Is GalaxEye's Mission Drishti Satellite Okay?

Is GalaxEye's Mission Drishti Satellite Okay?

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Concerns are rising about the status of GalaxEye Space's Mission Drishti, India's first Made in India OptoSAR satellite, launched on May 3. Reports suggest the satellite is tumbling in space, and experts highlight potential issues with solar panel deployment and stabilisation. The company has remained silent on the matter, fueling further speculation.

Cut interest rates, boost economy: FM to banks

Cut interest rates, boost economy: FM to banks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday asked banks to cut interest rates and provide cheap credit to industry in order to spur economic activity.

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

West Asia War Clouds RBI Outlook

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Markets will look for clear guidance on how the MPC interprets the uncertainty and what it implies for the future course of monetary policy, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

Priya Patil: The MensWear Designer Who Debuted At Paris Fashion Week

Priya Patil: The MensWear Designer Who Debuted At Paris Fashion Week

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Mumbai-based menswear designer Priya Patil who recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2026, talks about her inspiration to design and transform menswear fashion in India.

India Inc steps up demand for cut in interest rates

India Inc steps up demand for cut in interest rates

Rediff.com14 May 2013

In order to boost growth amid some softening of inflation, RBI earlier this month cut the key interest rate by 0.25 per cent. It is scheduled to announce its mid-quarter policy review on June 17.

'No pressure on interest rates over next 9 months'

'No pressure on interest rates over next 9 months'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Last week, RBI raised the CRR--amount lenders need to keep with the central bank-- by 75 basis points to suck out Rs 36,000 crore (Rs 360 billion) from the system and cool down inflation.

SLR reduction: Exporters expect banks to cut interest rates

SLR reduction: Exporters expect banks to cut interest rates

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Banks may reduce their interest rates.

Interest rates to rise in 6 months, say bankers

Interest rates to rise in 6 months, say bankers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to address RBI's Central Board of Directors on July 11, may discuss the government's borrowing programme.

HDFC interest rate to remain stable for some time

HDFC interest rate to remain stable for some time

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The government plans to borrow nearly Rs 4,00,000 crore (Rs 4,000 billion) from markets during 2009-10, a rise of about 50 per cent over what it borrowed a year ago, to fund the widening fiscal deficit necessitated after stimulus doses for the economy.

US Fed cuts key interest rate by 0.75%

US Fed cuts key interest rate by 0.75%

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The cut is being seen as an emergency measure to boost the US economy.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: The Force Has Lost Its Spark!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: The Force Has Lost Its Spark!

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Star Wars franchise as a whole has struggled creatively in recent years, and sadly, Grogu's cuteness alone is not enough to save the day, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.

RBI may keep interest rates unchanged on August 9

RBI may keep interest rates unchanged on August 9

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In policy review meet in June, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan kept interest rates intact.

Market verdict: Rajan to hold interest rate

Market verdict: Rajan to hold interest rate

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

RBI has, since January, cut its policy rate four times.

SBI raises interest rates on NRE deposits

SBI raises interest rates on NRE deposits

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

USD-denominated FCNR (B) deposits of maturities of one year and above but less than two years and two years and above but less than three years, have been revised upwards to 4.68 per cent from 4.64 per cent and 4.57 per cent respectively.

Inflation not to affect interest rates: FM

Inflation not to affect interest rates: FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

The government on Friday said the rise in inflation to 5.16 per cent will not put pressure on interest rates as there is ample liquidity in the economy and inflation would moderate once fresh sugar and wheat supply arrive.

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

RCB Aim To Seal Playoff Spot Against Struggling Punjab Kings

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.

Inflation and interest rates: What is the Reserve Bank's policy?

Inflation and interest rates: What is the Reserve Bank's policy?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

A comprehensive technical framework needed, from which a more convincing policy could be demonstrated