News for 'remittance'

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

What Pakistan plans to do with a new political map

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

India cannot afford to be complacent about a possible Pakistan resort to military options across the LoC, warns Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Yes, crude oil and Sensex do move together

Yes, crude oil and Sensex do move together

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Higher crude oil prices also translate into better corporate earnings for India's top companies

Attack on Israeli car: ED to probe Kazmi's fund source

Attack on Israeli car: ED to probe Kazmi's fund source

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

The Enforcement Directorate has begun a probe into the source of alleged foreign funds received in the accounts of journalist Syed Mohd Ahmad Kazmi arrested in connection with the bomb attack on an Israeli embassy vehicle.

Dec salary paid, but Jet pilots may still strike tomorrow

Dec salary paid, but Jet pilots may still strike tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

'There will be no flying unless the company pays us substantial salaries and provides a road map,' the National Aviators Guild, the pilots union, said in a message to its members.

Ex-Pak PM Sharif facing probe for laundering $4.9bn to India: Reports

Ex-Pak PM Sharif facing probe for laundering $4.9bn to India: Reports

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Once formulated, this will be the fifth case against the ousted premier by the NAB.

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

A total of 41 companies had applied for the permit

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Postal Dept to use its network for proposed Payment Bank

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Post Office has 1,54,000 rural branches.

Govt mulls scheme to support overseas workers

Govt mulls scheme to support overseas workers

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said the diaspora community has been contributing significantly to India's economy by sending billion of dollars in remittances and government is launching the scheme to support them on their return to the country.

Israeli car attack case: ED questions Kazmi's wife

Israeli car attack case: ED questions Kazmi's wife

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned the wife of journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested in the Israeli diplomat car bombing case, in its probe into the source of alleged foreign funds received by the couple.

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Short-term lending rate unchanged at 7.75 pc.

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Nepal: How did India lose the plot?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'By treating Nepali politicians as shabby buffoons to be pampered one day and collared another day, India badly exposed itself.' 'A belief got entrenched in the Nepalese mind that we are a dangerous neighbour,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Workers flock to Kerala in search of greener pastures

Workers flock to Kerala in search of greener pastures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Kerala, which largely depends on remittances of around two million Malayalis working in the Gulf, has now become a thriving job market for workers hailing from Assam, West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.

All payments during IPL in SA in 2009 were legitimate: BCCI

All payments during IPL in SA in 2009 were legitimate: BCCI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday refuted allegations that it violated India's foreign exchange regulations while conducting the second edition of the Indian Premier League in South Africa in 2009, insisting that all the payments were "bona fide and legitimate".

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

'It is unlikely most labourers have returned home'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'Make sure you provide enough support (income, nutrition, healthcare, and housing) to migrants stuck (and their households), so they are not compelled to seek work or migrate back.' 'Otherwise, the risk of contagion is extreme.'

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

ITD freezes Cognizant's bank accounts on a Rs 2,500-crore dispute

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The allegations of DDT evasion is connected to some transactions the Indian entity has made while buying shares of the company from the Mauritius and US companies of Cognizant.

India's CAD triples to 1.9% in Q4 year-on-year, pegged at 1.6% in FY18

India's CAD triples to 1.9% in Q4 year-on-year, pegged at 1.6% in FY18

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

It was primarily due to a higher trade deficit ($41.6 billion) brought about by a larger increase in merchandise import.

Rupee fall spells windfall for Kerala

Rupee fall spells windfall for Kerala

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The steep fall of the Rupee is not just making things scary for the Indian economy and economists.

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Panama papers: Govt sets up multi-agency probe team on money stashed abroad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

However, the Indian economy is expected to bounce back in 2021, the World Bank said.

Foreign funds to NGOs: Why better scrutiny is needed

Foreign funds to NGOs: Why better scrutiny is needed

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha in 2010, whilst moving certain amendments to the FCRA, Home Minister P Chidambaram said that the government would like to ensure "that the foreign money does not dominate social and political discourse in India. There is enough money within India."

Don't think import duty for gold is high: C Rangarajan

Don't think import duty for gold is high: C Rangarajan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

In an interview to Business Standard, Rangarajan says CAD will be brought under control at around two per cent of the gross domestic product.

Aussie bank opens first branch in Mumbai

Aussie bank opens first branch in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Commonwealth Bank of Australia on Wednesday opened its first Indian branch in Mumbai and became the only Australian bank to operate a full Indian banking licence.

CWG organising committee refutes corruption charge

CWG organising committee refutes corruption charge

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

'Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi would like to state that we have followed due diligence in making all payments, getting the clearances from the Executive Board and from Reserve Bank of India for incurring the expenditure in foreign currency. All remittances happened against this clearance,' OC spokesperson Lalit Bhanot said in a statement.

Widening trade gap pushes CAD sharply to 2.4% of GDP

Widening trade gap pushes CAD sharply to 2.4% of GDP

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

CAD refers to the difference between inflow and outflow of foreign exchange that has a bearing on exchange rate.

Pak origin money launderer jailed in UK

Pak origin money launderer jailed in UK

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Touted as underworld's biggest money launderer Tanveer Jaffery, 65, funnelled crime lords' dirtycash through banks and his 'Remittance to Pakistan' money transfer firm, which let people send funds home to Pakistan through website R2PK.com, the Daily Mirror reported.

How to remit money abroad

How to remit money abroad

Rediff.com26 May 2011

"While you can approach money transfer agencies apart from banks to receive money, only a bank can help you send outward remittances," says Ravi Menon, head of foreign exchange at Cox and Kings.

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

After initial euphoria, payments banks find the going tough

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Currently, only three have completed more than six months of operation in the space - Fino Payments Bank, Airtel Payments Bank and Paytm

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

General Naravane's UAE and Saudi Arabia visits communicate India's long awaited arrival in the domain of integrated foreign policy where the diplomatic and the military domains both complement each other much more substantially, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi among 11 players to make banking easier!

Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi among 11 players to make banking easier!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Payments banks will mainly deal in remittance services and accept deposits of up to Rs 1 lakh.

Current account deficit widens to 2.9% of GDP in Q2

Current account deficit widens to 2.9% of GDP in Q2

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The widening of the CAD on a year-on-year basis was primarily on account of a higher trade deficit at $50 billion

Expand Jan Dhan beyond bank accounts, says ex-RBI Guv Subbarao

Expand Jan Dhan beyond bank accounts, says ex-RBI Guv Subbarao

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The former RBI Governor also emphasised on the need to boost economic productivity and attract investments.

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

Dubai court orders extradition of AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel

Dubai court orders extradition of AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The ED, in its chargesheet filed against Michel in June 2016, had alleged that he received 30 million (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

6 arrested in BoB forex fraud case

6 arrested in BoB forex fraud case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Enforcement Directorate is jointly probing the case.

India will catch up with China's growth in 2 years: World Bank

India will catch up with China's growth in 2 years: World Bank

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

India will catch up with China's growth at 7 per cent during 2016-17, the World Bank has forecast, saying India's economy has recovered in the wake of the economic reform measures taken by the new Indian government, falling oil prices and lower interest rates.

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The rubber and tourism industries in the state, to which the bank has exposure, have been hit.

Not using your bank account? You will be fined

Not using your bank account? You will be fined

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

If you fail to carry out any transaction for 24 months through your bank account, it can be frozen.

Ola may put international expansion plans in neutral gear

Ola may put international expansion plans in neutral gear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Ola was supposed to expand to the Netherlands, Kenya, Dubai, Israel, and Brazil.

The fine print in foreign investing

The fine print in foreign investing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

You can remit abroad or in India. Both entail their own risks.