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New York Times flays demonetisation, says it was 'atrociously planned, executed'

New York Times flays demonetisation, says it was 'atrociously planned, executed'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In a hard-hitting editorial, the US daily further stated that while 'many Indians have said that they are willing to tolerate some pain, their patience won't last if the cash crunch continues'.

HDFC health benefit card convenient up to a point

HDFC health benefit card convenient up to a point

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Prepaid one offered by HDFC Bank and Apollo Hospitals gives discounts but one needs to spend it at designated hospitals and pharmacies to avail benefits

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

'Made in China' Alibaba to enter India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The largest e-commerce entity of China is setting up its first India office -- an indication that it intends to capture a pie of the growing e-commerce market here. Raghavendra Kamath & Alnoor Peermohamed report.

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Risks are increasing with 55 times increase in such transactions over the past three years, says a Assocham-PwC report

CBI books billionaire Nirav Modi in Rs 280 cr cheating case

CBI books billionaire Nirav Modi in Rs 280 cr cheating case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Modi, 46, who had figured in the Forbes' list of richest Indians, has been named in the cheating case on a complaint from the PNB, which alleged that the jewellery firm owner, his brother, wife and Choksi entered into a criminal conspiracy with the officials of the bank and cheated it, causing a "wrongful loss".

Hope floats: Q3 may see banks' financials improve

Hope floats: Q3 may see banks' financials improve

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

In the same quarter a year before, most of them had reported a dismal performance.

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Paytm to hire 500 techies for marketplace consolidation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Amid news that the company was planning to scale down its online marketplace business and eventually exit it, Paytm Mall is targeting Rs 10,000 crore in business over the next 12 months, says Karan Choudhury.

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

Declaration about black money? A few hiccups

Declaration about black money? A few hiccups

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In the previous Budget, the government had come out with a similar scheme.

Zomata co-founder on why it's imp to tap newer markets

Zomata co-founder on why it's imp to tap newer markets

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Google of food, Zomato is keen to do more acquisitions in 2015.

Five tips to ace credit card management

Five tips to ace credit card management

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Credit cards, if used properly, can be a great way to build one's CIBIL score.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

M&M sells Rs 500-cr worth 50-yr bonds

M&M sells Rs 500-cr worth 50-yr bonds

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

This make it the first domestic firm to sell such a long-tenure rupee debt instrument.

Going cashless costs YOU much more!

Going cashless costs YOU much more!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

At a time when the Modi government is attempting to push cashlessness with coercive means, Devangshu Datta explains why cash usage is popular even in nations with good cashless infrastructure.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Today, India is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Asia/Pacific along with China.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

Sebi's score: 1,400 defaulters, Rs 130-crore unpaid penalty!

Sebi's score: 1,400 defaulters, Rs 130-crore unpaid penalty!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Some of the defaulters have not paid up amounts as small as Rs 15,000, while the majority of individual penalties are worth a few lakhs of rupees and a few others amounting to a few crores of rupees.

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Foreign Trade Policy: More incentives for exports, focus on ease of trading

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.

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Have patience and bear with this turmoil. Do not panic. Buy at declines for the long term, says Nirmal Jain.

Bank mergers: Changes that customers can expect

Bank mergers: Changes that customers can expect

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Loan rates will change at the next reset, while deposit rates will continue till maturity.

Enemy shares may become govt's friend in need

Enemy shares may become govt's friend in need

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The government's move to sell enemy shares comes when it is struggling to meet its target of raising Rs 800 billion from the sale of State assets in the fiscal year ending in March 2019. The Custodian of Enemy Property of India holds around Rs 3,000 crore worth of equity shares besides land and property across India.

Paytm announces cashback plans for Diwali

Paytm announces cashback plans for Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Paytm has been preparing for the sale for the past three months.

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Joint venture to take on Amazon will be announced next week.

I-T dept recovers Rs 22 lakh during raids at hospital run by Yogendra Yadav's family

I-T dept recovers Rs 22 lakh during raids at hospital run by Yogendra Yadav's family

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Swaraj India chief alleged that the raid was conducted at his sisters' hospital-cum-nursing home premises with an intent to "intimidate" and "silence" him as he had launched an agitation for fair crop price for farmers and against liquor shops in that city in Haryana.

Opposition disrupted Parliament to defend the dishonest: PM

Opposition disrupted Parliament to defend the dishonest: PM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

"Our agenda is to fight for a country free of corruption and black money. But their agenda is to close (disrupt) Parliament...I am puzzled," Modi said.

Is mobile shopping safe?

Is mobile shopping safe?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Yes, if you follow certain safety measures, says Shruti Puri. Here are some rules you must follow.

7 more reasons why your credit card could be declined

7 more reasons why your credit card could be declined

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

If you ever face a situation where your card transaction is declined, it is advisable to call your bank and check with them for the cause. In most cases, unless it's a fraudulent issue, the problems will be resolved on the phone.

Election adds bounce to sugar demand in India

Election adds bounce to sugar demand in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

India is the world's second-biggest sugar producer after Brazil and has been looking to offload a surplus in an already well-supplied world market.

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Demonetisation has hit at the heart of businesses

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

From farmers to cement, steel, logistics, transportation and automobiles, the back-end is struggling to get going due to the liquidity crisis.

How may credit cards should you have?

How may credit cards should you have?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'You should be able to juggle them, extract the most rewards out of them, and most importantly, be able to repay your dues on time.' 'However, you shouldn't try to get multiple cards at once,' advises Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.com.

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Reliance Cap eyes MCX stake, slams bourse for non-cooperation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Reliance Capital, the financial services arm of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, has also listed several other concerns with regard to MXC deal.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

HDFC Bank aims to offer 1 mn credit cards in 2014

HDFC Bank aims to offer 1 mn credit cards in 2014

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Lender had 5.12 mn cards - almost a third of the total number of credit cards in the industry - at the end of November, 2013.

Paytm alleges 15 customers cheated it, CBI registers FIR

Paytm alleges 15 customers cheated it, CBI registers FIR

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The complaint from the Manager Legal M Sivakumar claimed that the company makes payment for defective products received by a customer and also arranges a reverse pickup of the damaged product which is sent to the merchant.

Clarity needed on new PPF rules for NRIs

Clarity needed on new PPF rules for NRIs

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Because of a new notification, any retirement planning done by non-resident Indians through PPF will go for a toss, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Banks prefer sectoral guidelines for sale of stressed assets

Banks prefer sectoral guidelines for sale of stressed assets

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Those involved in the discussions say the guidelines for selection of bidders in insolvency cases need to be transparent, otherwise anyone who loses out could take legal recourse, leading to wastage of time and derailing the whole process.

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

What awaits Urjit Patel in 3rd year as RBI governor

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Heading to the third year, will Urjit Patel be busy firefighting a currency crisis? Almost no governor of the RBI managed to evade it and Patel perhaps knows it.