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Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

AAdhar cannot be successful unless there is proper coordination at the helm.

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says Shyam Ponappa.

For a democracy, Modi's words are ominous

For a democracy, Modi's words are ominous

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Modi followed a prime minister whose second term was marked by such tragic passivity that Indians, it would seem, are willing to go to great pains to help this one realise his ambitions for them.'

Sebi cautions against illicit high-return schemes

Sebi cautions against illicit high-return schemes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Sebi, which has been given powers to take action against all unregulated money pooling schemes worth over Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) besides all public issuances of securities, has issued this fresh caution notice at a time when a large number of people have been duped by numerous schemes in various states and enforcement action is underway against such operators.

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Senior bankers are trying to impress upon the central bank that the shift to external benchmark-linked lending be postponed to April 1, 2020.

Indian lessons from Wall Street heretic

Indian lessons from Wall Street heretic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Classically, the Japanese - who are not guided by short-termism - added capacity during slumps to be ready to reap their good fortune when the business cycle turned upwards again and shortages emerged, says Subir Roy.

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

All you need to know about the Employee Provident Fund

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

EPF has traditionally been the only tool for Indians, especially the salaried class, to save for their retirement corpus.

'Railways have a 5x multiplier effect on the economy'

'Railways have a 5x multiplier effect on the economy'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'We hope there shall be more focus on existing projects and their completion rather than new projects.' 'Any new project announcements should be largely for decongesting the existing lines rather than new lines.'

Small savers need to get aggressive

Small savers need to get aggressive

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Getting locked into instruments before the new regime kicks in would be a good strategy.

All about the govt's social security schemes

All about the govt's social security schemes

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The applicant must have an operational savings bank account.

8 steps to file income tax return without Form 16

8 steps to file income tax return without Form 16

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Can't believe you can file your income tax return without Form 16? Read this...

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The speaker said she was ready to start the debate right away if the House agreed. The debate has been listed in Monday's list of business under Rule 193.

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

Akhilesh is clinging to anything to escape BJP storm: PM mocks SP-Congress tie-up

Akhilesh is clinging to anything to escape BJP storm: PM mocks SP-Congress tie-up

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

PM also came up with new acronym of Vikas--V for 'vidyut', K for 'kanoon vyawastha' and S for 'sadak'.

What HR professionals should know about money

What HR professionals should know about money

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Though it may be anecdotal, there are some HR people who cannot reconcile their own salary from a CTC to take home!

Navy to open doors for increased role of women

Navy to open doors for increased role of women

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Indian Navy is set to open the doors soon for increased role of women on its rolls but has made it clear that there will be no combat positions yet.

Are wages growing at faster rate than job creation?

Are wages growing at faster rate than job creation?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

T C A Anant, former chief statistician to the government, will soon be heading a panel to decide whether the monthly payroll data released by EPFO, ESIC and PFRDA could replace the quarterly enterprises-based survey on job creation by the labour bureau, the prime minister's office decided last week.

Why you need to start your retirement planning early

Why you need to start your retirement planning early

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Experts believe that financial planning should always start as soon as we become financially independent. This helps in building a sizeable corpus over time and is also easy on our pockets

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Pressing the reset button in MoD

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Defence Secretary R K Mathur should take to Prime Minister Narendra Modi just five simple measures that would create or catalyse dramatic improvements across the wider defence arena, says Ajai Shukla.

Modi picks up pace on economic reform, opposition remains

Modi picks up pace on economic reform, opposition remains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Road projects alone worth $10 billion face delays over land disputes and other clearances.

Samajwadi Party still belongs to Netaji: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party still belongs to Netaji: Akhilesh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The chief minister said the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance will win an overwhelming majority in the assembly polls and get more than 300 seats in the 403-member House.

Need right regulation for business growth, jobs: Rajan

Need right regulation for business growth, jobs: Rajan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

A vibrant financial system could can help finance those who wanted to create jobs.

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Taxpayers, here's some good news for you

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

You need not worry even if there is a mismatch between your income and deduction in Form 16/16A and Form 26AS, says Ashley Coutinho

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Market watchdog clears decks for REIT launch

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Key relaxations traced in final regulations.

EU calls on Greece to stick with reforms as PM quits

EU calls on Greece to stick with reforms as PM quits

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The European Commission urged Greece to stick to commitments it has made to reform its economy as Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called a snap election within hours of new EU bailout cash arriving in Athens.

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Under fire from labour unions, Centre puts reforms on the back burner

Rediff.com2 May 2016

BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie

Work together as a team for nation building: PM tells civil servants

Work together as a team for nation building: PM tells civil servants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Addressing bureaucrats on Civil Services Day in New Delhi, he asked them to experiment to bring in change besides increasing engagement with the people for greater results.

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis and Deputy Labour Minister Dimitris Stratoulis also voted against the package.

MNREGA world's largest public works programme: World Bank

MNREGA world's largest public works programme: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

India's rural employment guarantee programme MNREGA has been ranked as the world's largest public works programme, providing social security net to almost 15 per cent of the country's population, the World Bank has said.

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

A six-point comparison by Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director, Bajaj Capital

Cynicism slowing down decision making process: RBI Governor

Cynicism slowing down decision making process: RBI Governor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Raghuram Rajan called for purposeful and effective action to counter the atmosphere of cynicism, which has slowed down the decision making process.

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

India has become world's 2nd largest mobile phone: Modi

Investing in NPS is more attractive now

Investing in NPS is more attractive now

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Rationalisation in taxation on the retirement scheme puts significant money in the hands of investors.

Modi's minister talks of Article 370 debate; Omar, Mehbooba fume

Modi's minister talks of Article 370 debate; Omar, Mehbooba fume

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Controversial remarks from Minister of State in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office about a debate on the relevance of Article 370 that gives a special status to Jammu and Kashmir has evoked sharp reactions from state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and main opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

How safe is your PF money? 10,932 companies caught defaulting

How safe is your PF money? 10,932 companies caught defaulting

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

By region, Thiruvananthapuram leads with 247 defaulters, followed by Kolkata with 173 and Bhubaneswar with 115

Prez concludes Nepal visit, downplays differences in Indo-Nepal ties

Prez concludes Nepal visit, downplays differences in Indo-Nepal ties

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

During his visit, Mukherjee visited the hotbed of Madhesi protests Janakpur and met ex-servicemen of Gurkha regiments in Pokhra.

TMC doesn't utilise funds given by Centre: Rahul

TMC doesn't utilise funds given by Centre: Rahul

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Congress' Rahul Gandhi on Thursday slammed the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, alleging that it only worked for the party and had failed to usher in change.

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

'Is stipend received by me while studying taxable?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers on July 8, Anil Rego answered their tax queries. Here's the chat transcript in case you missed the chat