News for 'remittance'

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

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.

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The ET report said that many workers from Meerut who were working in Dubai in some tile production units, were shocked to receive SMSes stating that their contracts had been terminated and they need not return to Dubai.

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Why chit funds are so popular in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

While chits and the formal financial sector are not 'largely substitutable', users like the commitment to savings that these enforce and the flexibility in borrowing, reports N Sundaresha Subramanian from New Delhi.

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.

PAN not quoted? Pay higher TDS

PAN not quoted? Pay higher TDS

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

New TDS-related law comes into force from April 1.

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Diplomats agree that amid stormy relations with China and Pakistan, Modi has posted impressive foreign policy successes, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Obama opens America's doors for Cuba

Obama opens America's doors for Cuba

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Bringing cheers to more than 1.5 million Cuban-Americans, the Obama Administration said on Monday it has lifted all restrictions related to the travel of family members to Cuba and removed restrictions on remittances to their family members in the island.

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.

SFIO probes 11 companies on BoB forex fraud

SFIO probes 11 companies on BoB forex fraud

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A forensic probe has been ordered into alleged irregularities by the department of financial services.

The end of the immigration boom

The end of the immigration boom

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

The global recession is beginning to seriously hurt international migration, and many migrants are forced to go home again.

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.

4 PIOs on Fortune's '40 under 40' list

4 PIOs on Fortune's '40 under 40' list

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Dhivya Suryadevara, chief finance officer of the US's largest automaker General Motors, comes in at the 4th spot, followed by Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud (14), cofounder and co-CEO of Robinhood, Baiju Bhatt (24) and Female Founders Fund founding partner Anu Duggal (32).

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

This was announced by External Affairs Spokesman Vikas Swarup in New Delhi on Sunday.

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.

Kingfisher Airlines fined Rs 26 cr on tax issue

Kingfisher Airlines fined Rs 26 cr on tax issue

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The government on Friday said it has penalised Kingfisher Airlines with a fine of over Rs 26 crore (Rs 260 million) for delay in the payment of tax deduction at source (TDS).

Are we staring at a new NPA crisis?

Are we staring at a new NPA crisis?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The measures to reduce the current account deficit should have focused far more on narrowing the trade imbalance, principally through export facilitation and linked FDI, says Nitin Desai.

Singapore makes most of India's outward FDI

Singapore makes most of India's outward FDI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Most investments by Indian corporate houses in the overseas market is through countries that have either low tax rates or allow tax-free remittance of income. Much of the outward foreign direct investment (FDI) by India Inc done between April and December 2007 was directed to Singapore, the Netherlands and British Virgin Islands (BVI), according to the latest Reserve Bank of India data. RBI said the actual outward FDI in April-December 2007 grew 13 per cent at $10.11 billion.

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi brothers, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi brothers, Khaitan

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The sources said questioning revolved around accounts of IDS Tunisia and remittances received by it.

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.

Naveen Jindal, family on ED radar

Naveen Jindal, family on ED radar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The foreign agency has claimed four accounts held by the Jindals.

How Modi's financial inclusion can become a success

How Modi's financial inclusion can become a success

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The govt has a lot more to do then just open bank accounts for the poor in the Jan Dhan scheme.

Rupee rise? NRIs seek compensation

Rupee rise? NRIs seek compensation

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates have demanded a compensation package from the Indian government as the appreciation of the Indian rupee had impacted their remittances back home. The demand follows a study conducted recently by the Centre for Socio-economic and Environmental Studies, Kochi, which had focused on the impact of rupee appreciation on the economy of Kerala.

No rush of foreign funds in banking: FM

No rush of foreign funds in banking: FM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Tuesday the inflow of foreign funds in the banking system was not disorderly and could be channelled for productive use. There was large inflow of capital mainly from export earnings, remittances, foreign direct investment, foreign institutional investments and private equity, he said.

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani highlights all that you need to know about the online currency.

Obama win and BPOs: Can we talk of self-respect?

Obama win and BPOs: Can we talk of self-respect?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

Looking for crumbs from Obama doesn't say much for India Shining.

New money centres to bridge banking divide

New money centres to bridge banking divide

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

These are the Zipp money centres which are being introduced for the first time in the country by the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC), a forum formed in 1997 and which has inclusive banking interventions as one of its key projects. The money centres have already brought banking to the doorstep in many villages and far-flung areas in one district in Uganda where CBC started the project.

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).

Attractive fund offers on e-mail? Say No!

Attractive fund offers on e-mail? Say No!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised the public not to succumb to the temptation of fictitious offers of large funds through e-mails from unknown entities.The RBI clarified that under FEMA restrictions on transfer of funds also apply to lottery-like schemes functioning in different names such as money circulation scheme or remittances for the purpose of securing prize money/awards etc.

Bandhan in talks with Ola, Uber for car finance

Bandhan in talks with Ola, Uber for car finance

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Bandhan expects to have a loan portfolio of Rs 14,500 crore.

RBI may ease norms to boost forex outflow

RBI may ease norms to boost forex outflow

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to do a balancing act by further liberalising limits on the foreign exchange outflow to tackle the capital inflow and its impact on inflation. The central bank was likely to raise the limit on corporate investment abroad and the ceiling on individual remittances overseas. RBI has liberalised limits on the overseas investment by companies from 200% to 400% of their networth. Liberalisation is proposed since India has good forex situation.

113 entities in race to set up niche banks

113 entities in race to set up niche banks

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Reliance, Birla Group, Airtel eye small finance banks.

FCRA case: CBI to question NGOs

FCRA case: CBI to question NGOs

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation is expected to question representatives of NGOs whose names have cropped up during its probe against a Home Ministry official Anand Joshi who was allegedly issuing notices of foreign remittances violations to voluntary groups in an arbitrary manner.

Bharti Airtel to apply for payment bank

Bharti Airtel to apply for payment bank

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Kotak Mahindra Bank to have a 19.9% stake in the proposed banking venture.

Curbs for investors on $100,000 limit

Curbs for investors on $100,000 limit

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India has restricted individuals from utilising the facility of $1,00,000 scheme for maintaining any kind of speculative positions in overseas markets.

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

9 more banks under scanner over money laundering

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the magnitude of the alleged black money transfer through state-owned BoB will only be known after completion of the multi-disciplinary probe.

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.

VVIP chopper scam: ED seeks assets details from MoD, income tax department

VVIP chopper scam: ED seeks assets details from MoD, income tax department

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Officials said the agency has sought property details on ten serving and retired officials of the ministry of defence and the IAF.

Soon, you can pay utility bills at a nearby supermarket

Soon, you can pay utility bills at a nearby supermarket

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Soon, one will be able to pay utility bills at the local supermarket, while buying groceries, with the RBI allowing the setting up of payment banks.