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Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Political parties use fake social media accounts for self-promotion and image building and to tarnish the image of opponents and contesting candidates, especially during the elections, the plea said.

RBI slaps Rs 6.5 cr penalty on 6 PSU banks

RBI slaps Rs 6.5 cr penalty on 6 PSU banks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The RBI on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 6.5 crore (Rs 65 million) on six public sector banks including IDBI Bank, Dena Bank and Indian Bank, for violation of customer identification or KYC norms and anti-money laundering guidelines.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

Why your Uber/Ola surge prices won't soar anymore

Why your Uber/Ola surge prices won't soar anymore

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

New norms issued as per the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 have mandated a cap on surge price, preventing aggregators from charging more than 1.5 times of the base fare.

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'

EPFO targets to make UANs operational by Oct 15

EPFO targets to make UANs operational by Oct 15

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Retirement fund manager EPFO that has initiated the process of seeding KYC details like PAN, Aadhaar of contributing members for making Universal Account Number (UAN) has set a target of seeding 2 crore (20 million) bank account data by end of this month.

Sebi's plan to phase out physical shares runs into Rs 4trn hurdle

Sebi's plan to phase out physical shares runs into Rs 4trn hurdle

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The top three companies in terms of the largest value of physical shares showed over 30 per cent shares are held in physical form. Two of the top three were part of the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 indices.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

Rajan softens stance on Jan Dhan, says it's a welcome scheme

Rajan softens stance on Jan Dhan, says it's a welcome scheme

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The RBI Governor had earlier cautioned the banks on the risks involved in just hunting for numbers, asking them not to compromise on core objectives of the programme.

SBI to freeze customer accounts if...

SBI to freeze customer accounts if...

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

'All account holders of the bank who have not yet complied with the KYC guidelines are hereby requested to make their accounts KYC compliant by contacting their home branches and completing the required documentation latest by October 31,' SBI said in a notice. Failing to comply with the guidelines would result in the freezing of account operations, it said.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

P-note investment rises to over Rs 60,000 cr till May

P-note investment rises to over Rs 60,000 cr till May

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

P-note is, however, now not a preferred route for investing in India as Sebi has made registration easier and also desirable for FPIs.

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Retail investors have matured and have moved away from investing in only in-vogue products, says the managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Prudential AMC.

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

According to experts, work from home, volatility in stock markets worldwide, and redemption pressures compelled investors to defer new investment plans.

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In the past four months, more than 4 million new accounts have been opened, taking the total to 44.3 million.

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

While mobile wallets are still busy exploring the multiple facets of interoperability, experts believe that bringing in new customers would be costly affair and the numbers of new wallet users might not see a major hike anytime soon.

Now file PF withdrawal claims without employers' attestation

Now file PF withdrawal claims without employers' attestation

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

This facility will be available to all those subscribers whose Universal Account Number (UAN) is activated and seeded with the KYC details like bank account and Aadhaar number.

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Currently, only three have completed more than six months of operation in the space - Fino Payments Bank, Airtel Payments Bank and Paytm

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

RBI refuses to share inspection reports with intel agencies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

RBI has cited "legal impediments" in sharing the reports.

3 weeks after launch date, Aadhaar's virtual ID yet to roll out

3 weeks after launch date, Aadhaar's virtual ID yet to roll out

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 16-digit randomly generated number by the Aadhaar system was supposed to be introduced by the UIDAI on March 1 and mandatorily deployed by companies using Aadhaar by June 1.

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Dealers with turnover of Rs 2 crore and above covered; industry says threshold too low

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India's huge digital prowess and potential will play a huge role in enabling digital lending, says Romita Majumdar.

Axis Bank dismisses 24 staffers, suspends 50 accounts

Axis Bank dismisses 24 staffers, suspends 50 accounts

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Axis Bank dismisses 24 staffers, suspends 50 accounts after I-T raids

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.

Your neighbourhood store can turn into a bank soon

Your neighbourhood store can turn into a bank soon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Your nearest grocery shop might soon become a one-stop shop for depositing and withdrawing money.

Zakir Naik speeches inspired majority of 127 held for IS links: NIA

Zakir Naik speeches inspired majority of 127 held for IS links: NIA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'The NIA has shared with states concerned a list of 125 suspected activists who have close links with the JMB leadership'

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

With OCEN, small businesses have access to instant loans

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The protocol aims to "democratise" lending, reduce costs of credit, and ensure accessibility of credit to small companies and street vendors, according to Nandan Nilekani.

Paytm bank rolls out the goodies on launch

Paytm bank rolls out the goodies on launch

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Every customer, on opening a Payments Bank account, will get a cashback of Rs 250 as soon they bring deposits of Rs 25,000 in their bank account. The account will have zero balance requirement and every online transaction (such as IMPS, NEFT, RTGS) will be free of charge.

What can Payments banks do for You?

What can Payments banks do for You?

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Priyadarshini Maji evaluates the impact that payment banks are likely to have on your financial life.

NSEL questions investor numbers

NSEL questions investor numbers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Financial Technologies (India), has made a loan of Rs 225 crore to NSEL.

SC rejects plea to stay sale of electoral bonds ahead of state polls

SC rejects plea to stay sale of electoral bonds ahead of state polls

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking stay on further sale of electoral bonds ahead of assembly elections.

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Rediff.com24 May 2021

If the nominations are not in place, the heirs need to go through a lengthy process to get access to the money cautions Bindisha Sarang.

Now, open a bank account through Aadhaar without paperwork

Now, open a bank account through Aadhaar without paperwork

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled a feature that would allow anyone with an Aadhaar number to open a bank account, without any paperwork.

Funds question Sebi move to raise cash investment limit

Funds question Sebi move to raise cash investment limit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The majority have stayed away from getting into cash handling.

How 'briefcase' firms are robbing the govt of GST tax

How 'briefcase' firms are robbing the govt of GST tax

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A government report revealed that fake companies floated with fake addresses, issued fake GST invoices and generated fake e-way bills, with fake vehicle registration details without supplying any goods causing huge loss to the exchequer.

No LPG to houses with multiple-connections from Jun 1

No LPG to houses with multiple-connections from Jun 1

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The three state-owned fuel retailers have been "directed to stop supplies of LPG refills to households having multiple- connections for which no KYC (Know Your Customer) details have been received, with effect from June 1," a statement issued by Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, said.

RBI penalises 22 banks for violating customer ID rules

RBI penalises 22 banks for violating customer ID rules

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

It has also issued cautionary letters to seven other banks.

The high points of Raghuram Rajan's farewell policy

The high points of Raghuram Rajan's farewell policy

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Inflation target remains 5% for January 2017.