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LVB to become DBS Bank India from Nov 27; Rs 25,000 withdrawal restriction to go

LVB to become DBS Bank India from Nov 27; Rs 25,000 withdrawal restriction to go

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said the amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India will come into force from November 27 and the moratorium imposed on the crisis-ridden lender will be removed on that day. The RBI issued the statement within hours of the Cabinet clearing the Scheme of Amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank Limited (LVB) with DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL).

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With the role of the venerable elder thrust on him in UP, Mr Singh has had to attune himself to the politics at the Centre, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Bank liable for fraudulent card transactions

Bank liable for fraudulent card transactions

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Consumer activist Jehangir B Gai explains a RBI circular that says the customer is not liable for unauthorised transactions that occur due to contributory fraud, negligence, or deficiency on the bank's part.

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Nirav Modi's siblings face CBI, ED action

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Both Purvi Deepak Modi and Neeshal Modi are accused in the $2-billion scam allegedly orchestrated by their elder brother Nirav Modi and uncle Mehul Choksi in Punjab National Bank, they said.

Legendary coach Santoso to work with Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth ahead of Olympics

Legendary coach Santoso to work with Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indonesian coach Agus Dwi Santoso has been roped in to guide the singles players -- both men and women -- ahead of Tokyo Olympics. Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary, Ajay Singhania said the visa process has started and Santoso is likely to join the Indian team in the mid of next month.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

'Nehru profoundly misunderstood how important religion was in the lives of the people'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nehru's inability to take religion seriously as a category led to serious errors of judgement in his dealings with the Muslim League, and later, also with the Hindu right.'

Maara review

Maara review

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Your Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, will answer your queries on HEALTH insurance and AUTO insurance.

Saddled with unsolicited loans, cards? Here's help!

Saddled with unsolicited loans, cards? Here's help!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

In July 2013, RBI warned banks against sending unsolicited cards.

PNB fraud hits banks' loan disbursal to India Inc

PNB fraud hits banks' loan disbursal to India Inc

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

With the management of most State-owned banks hardly having time to concentrate on big-ticket business, growing the business of loan disbursals has been pushed down the priority order.

Nirav Modi's remand extended till Feb 25

Nirav Modi's remand extended till Feb 25

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi appeared via videolink from his London prison for a regular call-over hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday, when he was further remanded in custody until February 25, when the judgment in his extradition case is to be handed down. District Judge Angus Hamilton informed Modi that he would most likely be appearing again via videolink on the day of the ruling, which will decide whether the 49-year-old jeweller has a case to answer before the Indian courts on fraud and money laundering in relation to the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case. Last month, District Judge Samuel Goozee had confirmed the timeline for the judgment at the end of closing submissions in the case, during which he heard that Modi is responsible for overseeing a "ponzi-like scheme" that caused enormous fraud to PNB.

Why should RBI be answerable to SC, asks Deepak Parekh

Why should RBI be answerable to SC, asks Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The chairman of mortgage giant HDFC Ltd in his annual letter to shareholders, also suggested a one-time restructuring of real estate loans, easing of external commercial borrowing rules and immediate changes in regulations to allow end-to-end execution of housing loans online.

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Emotional former players salute Olympic bronze medallists

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'Coaching centres across the world will make everyone watch this game, the quality of the match was top-notch'

NIA searches Akhil Gogoi's house, seizes papers

NIA searches Akhil Gogoi's house, seizes papers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The activist, who advises various farmer organisations, was arrested when Assam was witnessing widespread protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

PNB likely to face teething problems while upgrading system

PNB likely to face teething problems while upgrading system

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Upgradation to the new product (from Infosys) will stabilise by this month-end

CBDT alarmed as direct tax collection is way behind target

CBDT alarmed as direct tax collection is way behind target

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

CBDT asks for urgent action, especially with respect to recovery of arrears and current demand, to achieve the collection target.

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

CBI lodges fresh FIR against Nirav Modi, approaches Interpol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

Winding up of Franklin Templeton's 6 debt schemes delayed

Winding up of Franklin Templeton's 6 debt schemes delayed

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, which has closed six debt schemes, has said the winding-up process will be delayed in the absence of authorisation from investors and further steps will be possible only after seeking fresh approval from them. It further said that investors who do not have an e-mail ID or mobile number registered with the fund house will not be able to participate in the voting process. The date on which the voting would start has not been disclosed yet.

Air India owes Rs 5,000 cr in fuel dues; hasn't paid for 230 days

Air India owes Rs 5,000 cr in fuel dues; hasn't paid for 230 days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

IOC, BPCL and HPCL on Thursday afternoon stopped ATF supplies to Air India at six airports - Kochi, Pune, Patna, Ranchi, Vizag and Mohali - over payment defaults. AI flights from these places were tanking up from other airports.

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

Priyanka terminates contract with Nirav Modi's brand

Priyanka terminates contract with Nirav Modi's brand

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The actor had appeared in the a TV commercial for the brand along with Sidharth Malhotra.

'Why is Kangana snatching the hard earned work of a writer?'

'Why is Kangana snatching the hard earned work of a writer?'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Writer Apurva Asrani slams Kangana Ranaut for staking a claim to writing Simran's story.

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

'Govt banks rarely take note of RBI directives'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'For years, the RBI has been warning banks on probable frauds in bank guarantees and advised them to exercise due care.' 'PSB staffers feel their jobs are secured, hence there is no need to be vigilant and exercise financial prudence.'

Home loan rejected? Here's hope!

Home loan rejected? Here's hope!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

A six-point checklist to follow when lenders reject your home loan application.

A pre-approved loan does not mean bank will lend

A pre-approved loan does not mean bank will lend

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Banks send these mails simply as a marketing exercise. It neither reflects your loan eligibility nor ensures lower interest.

Read your CIBIL Report like a pro

Read your CIBIL Report like a pro

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Some simple tips can help you in better understanding of your CIBIL Report.

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rana Kapoor: Banker gone Rogue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'The book captures Rana Kapoor's hunger for real estate leading to bungalows in Delhi, Mumbai, London and other cities; the multiple companies -- over 100 -- to fund his family's various ventures; the attempt to game the system by showing lower non-performing assets,' notes Joydeep Ghosh.

Compliance worries hit shares in India's top two drugmakers

Compliance worries hit shares in India's top two drugmakers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Credit Suisse analysts cut their rating on Sun Pharma stock to 'neutral' from 'outperform

Millions of job at stake, apparel exporters hit panic button

Millions of job at stake, apparel exporters hit panic button

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Even as the industrial cycle has ground to a halt during the 21-day lockdown, the industry has been hit hard by foreign orders from major clients in the US and Europe being cancelled. Also, a sudden lack of labour has crippled the sector because of a mass exodus of workers from industrial units to the hinterland.

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Bedi tried to get his undeserving son in Delhi team: Gambhir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Gautam Gambhir on Sunday alleged former India captain Bishan Bedi of indulging in nepotism while trying to push his son Angad in Delhi's age-group teams.

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

From early graduation to flexible grading, Gunjan Sharma reports on how the IITs will help their graduating students.

You closed all options to recover dues by going public: Nirav Modi tells PNB

You closed all options to recover dues by going public: Nirav Modi tells PNB

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The billionaire jeweller, who has fled the country, in the letter also disagreed with the loan default amount of Rs 11,400 crore and pegged the amount his companies owe to the bank at under Rs 5,000 crore.

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Now, Rotomac Pens owner goes missing after taking loans of Rs 800 crore

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Vikram Kothari took a loan of Rs 485 crore from Mumbai-based Union Bank of India and a loan of Rs 352 crore from Kolkata-based Allahabad Bank. A year later, Kothari has reportedly not paid back either the interest or the loan.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Valuers have found almost no assets to pay for their claims against the Videocon group that entered the insolvency process in 2018. But the dissenters suggest that the money is elsewhere, possibly in the group's oil and gas assets, which are not part of the group's bankruptcy case.

'Sachin Waze is not Mumbai police'

'Sachin Waze is not Mumbai police'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'One man went berserk or rogue that does not mean the Mumbai police should be ashamed.'