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10 public sector banks merged into 4 mega banks

10 public sector banks merged into 4 mega banks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

In the biggest consolidation exercise in the banking space, the government on Friday announced four major mergers of public sector banks, bringing down their total number to 12 from 27 in 2017, a move aimed at making state-owned lenders global sized banks.

'More than a majority will shift to new tax regime'

'More than a majority will shift to new tax regime'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'I believe the modified scheme is much more beneficial and simpler.'

Public Provident Fund: An answer to a secure future

Public Provident Fund: An answer to a secure future

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Fulfill the formalities before extending the term, else it is a dead investment.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

'Tughlaqi demonetisation drama': Oppn on 2000 note ban

'Tughlaqi demonetisation drama': Oppn on 2000 note ban

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party rejected this was any sort of demonetisation and instead reminded the Congress that even during the rule of Manmohan Singh, old currency notes were taken off circulation.

Tata Motors launches Safari Storme in Nepal

Tata Motors launches Safari Storme in Nepal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Safari Storme powered by 2.2 litre VariCOR engine, turbocharged with Variable Turbine Technology, delivers 140 PS Power and 320 NM Torque.

Demonetisation: Why Did RBI Protect Modi?

Demonetisation: Why Did RBI Protect Modi?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Events proved that on every count the RBI had accurately predicted both the damage and the lack of benefit. What the RBI was hiding was the fact that Modi had ignored its concerns -- all of which turned out to be true -- and gone ahead anyway, asserts Aakar Patel.

2024 elections could be last in India if...: Kharge

2024 elections could be last in India if...: Kharge

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed apprehension that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be the last opportunity for the people to save democracy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi might prefer dictatorship in case his party wins the upcoming polls.

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.' 'If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.'

Can govt meet fiscal deficit targets? RBI has doubts

Can govt meet fiscal deficit targets? RBI has doubts

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The government has budgeted for total expenditure of Rs 34.83 lakh crore or 6.8 per cent of GDP. While the net tax revenue rose from Rs 5,75,697 crore in October 2020 to Rs 10,53,135 crore till October 2021, a growth of 82.93 per cent annualized, total expenditure rose only by 9.95 per cent, led by infra spending to Rs 18,26,725 crore from Rs 16,61,454 crore during the same period, the RBI said in the financial stability report.

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'In FY21, as of October, LIC has booked a profit of Rs 18,800 crore through sale of equities.'

Old Or New Tax Regime: Which Is Better?

Old Or New Tax Regime: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'If a taxpayer opts for the new tax regime once, he can only switch back to the old tax regime once in his lifetime.'

New tax regime can help you save more in taxes. Here's how

New tax regime can help you save more in taxes. Here's how

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Several changes were made to the new income-tax regime in Budget 2023. The old income-tax regime was not tinkered with and is still available.

Chidambaram assures investors of stable tax regime

Chidambaram assures investors of stable tax regime

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Assuring investors of a stable tax regime, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said I-T Department will adopt a non-adversarial approach in realizing the direct tax target of Rs 5.70 lakh crore for 2012-13.

What FM's stimulus package 2.0 offers

What FM's stimulus package 2.0 offers

Rediff.com14 May 2020

On reforms in pipeline, she said the government is for universal right to minimum wages and wants to remove regional disparity through a national floor wage.

Now, ponzi schemes resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Now, ponzi schemes resurface in Bengal in a new avatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Neither do they have a no-objection certificate from the state nor any kind of Reserve Bank of India permission.

Loans to get cheaper as banks will pass on rate cut

Loans to get cheaper as banks will pass on rate cut

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The RBI has this year cut interest rates by 110 basis points in four instalments but banks have passed only a part of it to borrowers. Before the last reduction earlier this month of 35 basis points, the bank on an average had passed only 29 basis points out of 75 basis points cut affected during 2019.

'Never seen a case like this': SC gives ex-MP life term for double murder

'Never seen a case like this': SC gives ex-MP life term for double murder

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday sentenced former Lok Sabha MP from Bihar Prabhunath Singh to life imprisonment for killing two people on the day of polling for assembly elections in Bihar's Saran district in 1995.

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Himachal Rain Havoc Devastates Business

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Tourism is badly affected. Entire apple orchards have been washed away. 2 million people are threatened with loss of livelihood.

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

To prevent hoarding and check price rise, the Centre on Friday imposed stock limits on all pulses, except moong, held by wholesalers, retailers, importers and millers till October. The stock limits are imposed with immediate effect. An order in this regard has been issued by the Union food and consumer affairs ministry. Retail prices of pulses rose by more than 20 per cent during the January-June period of this year, according to the ministry's data.

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said the ministry of defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing communication on payment of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears in four instalments.

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

India has wage problem, not job problem: Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

India is not producing good jobs, but creating a lot of Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 low-paid jobs which are not fancied by degree holders. Pai suggested that India adopt the Chinese model of opening up labour-intensive industries and building infrastructure near coasts, besides investing heavily in hitech R&D to meet the aspirations of job-seekers.

F77: The Latest Electric Sports Bike

F77: The Latest Electric Sports Bike

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

There will be two variants on sale -- namely the F77 and the F77 Recon, priced at Rs 3.8 lakh and Rs 4.55 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The total investment at risk is $930 billion and oil companies will need to cut their expenses by 30 per cent to make their projects viable provided oil remains around $70 a barrel.

Govt to earn Rs 25K cr from hike in customs, excise duties

Govt to earn Rs 25K cr from hike in customs, excise duties

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

While the surcharge on super-rich would help garner additional income of around Rs 12,000 crore this fiscal on the direct tax side.

Heavy security in Samba ahead of PM's visit in view of Jaish threat

Heavy security in Samba ahead of PM's visit in view of Jaish threat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

An alert has also been sounded along the border and a high degree of vigilance is being maintained at vital installations in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the visit, they said.

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Bad times continue for banks; KFA brands fail to find buyers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Banks put the airline's trademarks including Kingfisher logo and the once-famous tag-line 'Fly the Good Times' on the block

Govt promises broadband access in all villages by 2022

Govt promises broadband access in all villages by 2022

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The mission - unveiled by Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad -- will enable strengthening of technological infrastructure for education, health, entrepreneurship and development.

Mehul Choksi's firm, others owe Rs 37,020 crore to PNB

Mehul Choksi's firm, others owe Rs 37,020 crore to PNB

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

All these companies were provided loans by PNB as part of consortium lending.

Parliament completes Budgetary exercise amid ruckus

Parliament completes Budgetary exercise amid ruckus

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

First Rajya Sabha approved the Rs 45 lakh-crore spending proposed in the Budget, followed by the nod to the Finance Bill that contains tax proposals.

Prez outlines vax success, health infra boost in Parl address

Prez outlines vax success, health infra boost in Parl address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

In his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, Kovind said the Rs 64,000 crore PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission will prepare the country for a health crisis in the future.

India Inc holds on to its cash

India Inc holds on to its cash

Rediff.com7 May 2012

10 Indian companies are holding as much as Rs 2.34 lakh crore (Rs 2.34 trillion).

Padmanabhaswamy Temple not getting enough money: SC told

Padmanabhaswamy Temple not getting enough money: SC told

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

'Rs 1.25 crore is the monthly expense we are able to hardly get 60-70 lakh rupees therefore we have sought certain directions,' the temple told SC.

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Modi inaugurates railway, Kochi Metro Phase II projects in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the state, inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation, railway and metro projects in the state worth Rs 4,500 crore.

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Assam CM's assets grew by more than 71% in 5 yrs

Assam CM's assets grew by more than 71% in 5 yrs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The total worth of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal's assets, both movable and immovable, have increased by over 71 per cent since the last assembly polls in 2016, despite not having bought any new immovable assets.

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The CM wants to develop a Film City that would provide the entire value chain of film-making services and infrastructure in one place.'

Lockdown effect: 'Truckers lose Rs 1,800 cr daily'

Lockdown effect: 'Truckers lose Rs 1,800 cr daily'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The government is saying that essential commodities are exempted, but on the ground there is no competent officer from the government who can say which is an essential commodity and which is not.'

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.