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18 lakh persons under I-T lens for 'suspicious' cash deposits

18 lakh persons under I-T lens for 'suspicious' cash deposits

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

They will have to reply within 10 days to avoid any notice from the tax department or further enforcement action.

Parliament should function despite differences: PM

Parliament should function despite differences: PM

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The government, however, asserted that the Budget will be presented as scheduled, rejecting the opposition's allegations that it will impact the upcoming assembly elections.

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Gandhi said if the Congress was voted to power, his party's government would function from Gujarat and not on orders from Delhi.

What surprises will PM spring this week?

What surprises will PM spring this week?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

From note ban result to Delhi's next L-G, a few things to look forward to.

DeMo effect? GDP slides to 3-year low of 5.7%

DeMo effect? GDP slides to 3-year low of 5.7%

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The GDP slumped to a three-year low lagging China for the second straight quarter -- as manufacturing slowed ahead of the GST launch amid demonetisation effect.

Before demonetisation, BJP bought land worth crores, alleges Congress

Before demonetisation, BJP bought land worth crores, alleges Congress

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The opposition stated that BJP party members converted their black money by purchasing eight land parcels worth Rs 3.41 crore in Bihar in the run up to the notes ban.

Demonetisation casts a grim shadow over India's exports

Demonetisation casts a grim shadow over India's exports

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Exporters believe the situation will also have a grave outcome for employment, with large numbers of casual laborers looking at no work, as well as downstream units facing a loss of work, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

Manipur polls: What Asia's largest women-run market wants

Manipur polls: What Asia's largest women-run market wants

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Mother's market or 'Ima Kheitel' in Manipuri is not just a market but a sign of empowerment of women.

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Apple's India growth @ 6-year low

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Revenue share from India has inched up to nearly 0.8 per cent of its global sales. The revenue growth rate is in stark contrast to the firm's performance in volume terms.

'All we can tell you is the GDP figures. After that you are free to speculate'

'All we can tell you is the GDP figures. After that you are free to speculate'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

It is not a good idea to take the line that since demonetisation happened in the third quarter, everything that happened then was a consequence of that, says Chief Statistician TCA Anant.

Sai's Take: Cash makes the elections go round

Sai's Take: Cash makes the elections go round

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'With the Election Commission wisening up to the practice, which strikes at the very root of electoral democracy, the practitioners of cash for votes have been getting more and more ingenious,' points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The specifics will also cover what's fit and proper to be a chest manager; the insurance and re-insurance aspects; and the new capital threshold, which is Rs 100 crore now.

When will restrictions on cash withdrawal go?

When will restrictions on cash withdrawal go?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Jaitley said, RBI will decide by assessing market situation

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Won't let PM sleep until all farms loans waived: Rahul

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If the Modi government does not waive farm loans, we guarantee to waive farm loans if voted to power in 2019'

Even as FIIs pull out crores, high volatility to rule bonds & rupee

Even as FIIs pull out crores, high volatility to rule bonds & rupee

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

While RBI may cut rates by 25 basis points in the February policy review, global monetary policies hold the key to much of the financial assets flow in 2017

Coming together of Opposition not a threat to government: Naidu

Coming together of Opposition not a threat to government: Naidu

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

He said that the grouping up of opposition parties, which are "jealous" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, is opportunistic and will not succeed.

Why BJP is praying for a poll delay in UP

Why BJP is praying for a poll delay in UP

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Many in the BJP believe that postponing the UP elections even by a month will allow the negative perception against demonetisation to dissipate.

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Allegations of strains on democratic and constitutional institutions across the board, security threats from outside, a greedy Opposition inside, were all a part of the package then as now, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

RTOs badly hit by demonetisation

RTOs badly hit by demonetisation

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Note ban hits sales and registration of new cars; states work online payments model to deal with cash crunch. Ajay Modi and T E Narasimhan report.

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Builders bet on affordable homes as luxury sales dip, however, signs of revival after note ban and Rera are slowly visible

Bharti Airtel Q3 net dips 54% on Jio woes

Bharti Airtel Q3 net dips 54% on Jio woes

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Consolidated net debt of Airtel increased by 24 per cent to Rs 97,395.2 crore.

Surat-based financier in ED net, Rs 1 cr in new notes seized

Surat-based financier in ED net, Rs 1 cr in new notes seized

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

What was recovered from Bhajiawala family: Rs 1.45 crore cash, of which about Rs 1.05 crore was in new currency notes, bullion worth Rs 1.49 crore, gold jewellery valued at Rs 4.92 crore, other ornaments worth Rs 1.39 crore and silver ingots priced at Rs 1.28 crore.

Demonetisation: Rs 3-4 lakh crore tax-evaded income deposited in banks

Demonetisation: Rs 3-4 lakh crore tax-evaded income deposited in banks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

It has come to light that Rs 25,000 cr cash was deposited in dormant bank accounts while nearly Rs 80,000 cr of repayment of loans was done in cash since November 8

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender

Modiji talks of Pakistan, China but not Gujarat: Rahul

Modiji talks of Pakistan, China but not Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Gandhi said Modi was frequently shifting his campaign plank in Gujarat.

CAG to audit fallout of demonetisation

CAG to audit fallout of demonetisation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The CAG audit may look into expenditure on printing of notes, RBI dividend payout and banking transaction data.

PM talking about Aiyar's remark after getting exposed: Rahul

PM talking about Aiyar's remark after getting exposed: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

He promised a complete loan waiver to farmers as soon as the Congress formed government in the state.

Buying a home? Banned notes can be useful!

Buying a home? Banned notes can be useful!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Looking for a way out, property developers deal in banned notes.

Survey warns of uncertain fiscal outlook, challenges

Survey warns of uncertain fiscal outlook, challenges

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Economic Survey said that a number of indicators -- GDP, IIP, credit, investment and capacity utilisation, point to a deceleration in real activity since first quarter of 2016-17 and a further deceleration since the third quarter.

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts

PM slams Opposition for stalling Parliament; BSP hits back

PM slams Opposition for stalling Parliament; BSP hits back

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Modi addressed Bharatiya Janata Party's Parivartan Yatra through mobile phone from Lucknow after the Indian Air Force chopper carrying him failed to land in Bahraich due to poor visibility.

How RBI can fix the cash crunch quickly

How RBI can fix the cash crunch quickly

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'If the RBI now only prints Rs 100 in small denomination notes and the remaining amount is printed in Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 denominations, then by March-end the central bank can completely normalise the cash crunch situation.'

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Remonetisation, albeit with a difference, has happened in Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Workers who had gone to their hometowns and did not return for work after Diwali vacation owing to the demonetisation impact have now started trickling back to the industrial hubs in Gujarat, say Vimukt Dave & Sohini Das.

Onion prices crash 40% in wholesale markets

Onion prices crash 40% in wholesale markets

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The cost of production of onion is around 800-900 per quintal, while prices are hovering around 500 per quintal across major wholesale markets.

Will Gujarat election results impact the market?

Will Gujarat election results impact the market?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Between now and the general elections (likely in May 2019) there are 12 assembly polls, which analysts say, in a way will also be interpreted as a referendum on the Modi-led government's key reforms

'Whatever number of seats the BJP gets, Modi will be the leader'

'Whatever number of seats the BJP gets, Modi will be the leader'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'I don't buy the theory that if the BJP gets less than 220 seats or 200 seats, there will be a change in leadership.'

Hatred being spread in country under Modi's rule: Rahul @ Bharat Bandh

Hatred being spread in country under Modi's rule: Rahul @ Bharat Bandh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Ramping up his attack against the prime minister, the Congress chief questioned the prime minister's silence on rising fuel prices, the Rafale jet deal and issues such as farmer suicides, atrocities against women and unemployment.

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The I-T dept has issued 87 notices under section 24 of the said Act

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Digital transaction players are hurriedly drawing up a memorandum to be taken to the central bank in hope of having a few of the guidelines -- such as full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance in 12 months -- overturned, reports Karan Choudhury

India still the 'fastest growing', UNpegs growth at 7.7% in FY17

India still the 'fastest growing', UNpegs growth at 7.7% in FY17

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The report cautioned that low capacity utilisation and stressed balance sheets of banks and businesses will prevent a strong investment revival in the short term.