News for 'remittance'

Jan Dhan account deposits cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Jan Dhan account deposits cross Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

As per the latest finance ministry data, the total balance in over 36.06 crore Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts was at Rs 1,00,495.94 crore as on July 3.

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

There is positive correlation between crude oil prices and Indian equities and investors can expect more upside after the recent rally in Brent crude price.

G20: Modi presents '5-I vision' to use tech for social benefit

G20: Modi presents '5-I vision' to use tech for social benefit

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Addressing a G20 Summit session, Modi also presented his '5-I' vision to maximise digital technology for social benefit.

RBI warns public against fictitious fund offers

RBI warns public against fictitious fund offers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

"The Reserve Bank of India, has today once again clarified that remittance in any form towards participation in lottery schemes is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999," RBI said in a release.

'Current bull run calls for caution'

'Current bull run calls for caution'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'

And now 'e-Cash Home' for NRIs

And now 'e-Cash Home' for NRIs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Public sector banking major Indian Overseas Bank on Wednesday launched an Internet-based online remittance product 'e-Cash Home', providing a fast channel for the United States-based non-resident Indians to remit money back home.

E-com firms want govt to 'tweak' existing export policies

E-com firms want govt to 'tweak' existing export policies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

E-commerce firms and sellers including Amazon and eBay have made recommendations to the government for a differentiated policy framework for e-commerce in the revised Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) which is expected to come into effect from April 1, 2021. This is because the existing policies on exports have catered largely to traditional, offline and business-to-business exports. Suggestions have been made to the government that through the FTP, it is important to create a conducive policy framework for e-commerce exports that lowers the entry barrier for small businesses to start exporting, according to the industry sources.

Drop in exports poses risk to Pak

Drop in exports poses risk to Pak

Rediff.com12 May 2009

As the Pakistan government is struggling to fix the country's crumbling economy, a drop in it's demand for export and uncertainty about remittances pose a risk to its external outlook, the IMF said.

How will you revive economy, Mr Modi?

How will you revive economy, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'Mere fundamentals will not do the trick,' cautions former commerce secretary Rahul Khullar.

RBI acts tough on offshore FX trading on the internet

RBI acts tough on offshore FX trading on the internet

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The RBI cracked down on offshore foreign exchange trading by Indians through online trading websites.

Tata, Idea, Etisalat, HSBC launch money transfer

Tata, Idea, Etisalat, HSBC launch money transfer

Rediff.com7 May 2008

As part of the service, UAE-based Indian immigrants can transfer money to their families based in India and the service would complement existing remittance channels and make transferring money internationally more affordable, Tata Communications said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. In the first phase, this service would be extended to over 27 lakh subscriber base of mobile services operator Idea Cellular in Kerala.

Kingfisher case: CBI fails to take immediate action

Kingfisher case: CBI fails to take immediate action

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

When contacted whether Letters Rogatory have been sent, CBI sources said "it is in the process".

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

Finance ministry asks banks to revisit risk management process

Finance ministry asks banks to revisit risk management process

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The review will help all the banks find if there is any loophole.

How corporate honchos reacted to black money allegations

How corporate honchos reacted to black money allegations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

India Inc reacted cautiously to allegations on Swiss a/cs.

Bachchans invest $250K in Singapore firm for minority stake

Bachchans invest $250K in Singapore firm for minority stake

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Meridian Tech Pte has its development centre in Hyderabad.

Omani bank launches service for NRIs

Omani bank launches service for NRIs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The new service, Pravasi, will offer banking solutions for NRIs in India and Oman, with services ranging from basic remittance service, investments in international and Indian funds, wealth management solutions to demat accounts in India and Oman for trading in shares and retirement solutions, the bank said.

How ATMs can come to the rescue of the unbanked

How ATMs can come to the rescue of the unbanked

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Providing access to unbanked areas in the country has been high on the agenda of RBI, as almost 40 per cent of the population doesn't have a bank account.

Get ready to trade in overseas derivatives

Get ready to trade in overseas derivatives

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Individuals may soon get to invest in overseas commodity and equity derivatives.

SPECIAL: Why current account deficit may fall in FY14

SPECIAL: Why current account deficit may fall in FY14

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Anand Rathi recently carried out a research on the behaviour of the economy and CAD.

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The banks used for the fraud include ING Vysya Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, YES Bank and DCB Bank.

Does Aadhaar have a bright future?

Does Aadhaar have a bright future?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Unique Identity (UID) project, or Aadhaar, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is testing a mobile-based payments system linked to this platform.

HDFC Bank, 2 PSBs fined for regulatory lapses

HDFC Bank, 2 PSBs fined for regulatory lapses

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Reserve Bank carried out the investigation and noted the deficiencies which were reflective of weaknesses and failures in internal control mechanisms

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Taliban-run Afghanistan: Does India have a role?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

New Delhi should resist any temptation to act as spoiler and instead should cooperate with its SCO partners in reaching a regional consensus behind the formation of an interim government in Kabul, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nationwide strike hits banking services of PSBs on Day 1

Nationwide strike hits banking services of PSBs on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Banking operations including cheque clearance across the country got affected on Monday as bankers under the aegis of the United Forum of Bank Unions have gone on a nationwide strike to protest against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders.

'Govt should present new Budget'

'Govt should present new Budget'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'This prime minister thinks he knows everything.' 'He has to consult, he has to talk and he has to mobilise the best people, but having seen him function, I have no expectations from him.'

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.

US major PayPal set to launch UPI-based digital payments in India

US major PayPal set to launch UPI-based digital payments in India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Its entry will increase competition especially when WhatsApp too has received approvals to launch payment service.

Chopper scam: CBI questions Tyagi again, ED team to travel to S'pore, other countries

Chopper scam: CBI questions Tyagi again, ED team to travel to S'pore, other countries

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday questioned former Indian air force Chief S P Tyagi and two others in connection with alleged irregularities in the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.

Competition, profitability key concerns for payment banks

Competition, profitability key concerns for payment banks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Non-resident individuals (NRIs) have also been allowed to apply for the niche banking licence, provided they plan to return to India.

ED raids Amnesty International office in Bengaluru

ED raids Amnesty International office in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The searches are in connection with alleged violation of foreign direct investment norms that is linked to an earlier case of revocation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act licence of the NGO by the Union home ministry in 2010, the ED said.

Current account deficit dips in Q4 to 0.7% of GDP

Current account deficit dips in Q4 to 0.7% of GDP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

In absolute terms, the CAD stood at $4.6 billion in the current fourth quarter, compared with $13 billion in the year-ago quarter and $17.7 billion in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018-19.

Disclosure rules eased for payments to non-residents

Disclosure rules eased for payments to non-residents

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Payment for imports do not require these two forms.

Bankers helped transport hawala cash during polls: DMK leader

Bankers helped transport hawala cash during polls: DMK leader

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

T K S Elangovan has alleged senior bank officials forged documents and faked authorisation from the RBI, to transport huge sums of hawala money during recent elections in the state.

RBI chokes foreign home buys

RBI chokes foreign home buys

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

On Wednesday, RBI reduced the cap on individual remittances abroad from $200,000 (about Rs 1.2 crore) to $75,000 (Rs 45 lakh) and also barred individuals from using funds under the scheme to buy immovable properties abroad.

Rupee may recover to 61/USD, CAD to be fully funded: Barclays

Rupee may recover to 61/USD, CAD to be fully funded: Barclays

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

According to the global financial services major, the country's Current Account Deficit, which is the difference between the outflow and inflow of foreign currency, has the potential to 'surprise favourably'.

PlanCom favours raising diesel price further

PlanCom favours raising diesel price further

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Oil and gold had accounted for 45 per cent of India's imports bill in 2012-13.

Grey India gets FIPB nod for equity conversion

Grey India gets FIPB nod for equity conversion

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Advertising firm Grey India Inc will hold 1,88,260 equity shares of Grey Worldwide (India) as a non-resident shareholder on repatriation basis and has ceased to be an overseas corporate body following an approval from the FIPB.

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to the report, the magnitude of internal migration is about two-and-a-half times that of international migration.

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Barring rice, spices, iron ore and pharmaceuticals, all the remaining 26 key sectors registered negative growth in May. Imports too plunged 51 per cent to $22.2 billion in May.