News for 'social stock exchange'

SEBI action against high return schemes

SEBI action against high return schemes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Delhi brokers under SEBI's glare for drawing investors through ads promising unrealistic returns.

Do I need to register with Sebi?

Do I need to register with Sebi?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Having covered the stock market beat for most of those years, I have written articles about several initial public offerings, listed stocks and broader market moves.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

10 countries that are poorer than WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Let's look at 10 well-known nations that have GDP less than the price Facebook paid for the chat service.

10 IMPORTANT Lessons from 2018

10 IMPORTANT Lessons from 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Bollywood has taught us a lot this year. Sukanya Verma picks the most important lessons.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

4 reasons behind Britain leaving the European Union

4 reasons behind Britain leaving the European Union

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'Britain always had a very special relationship with the EU -- it always was an on/off relationship. It retained its own currency and visa.' 'Britain always had what you call in EU lingo 'opt out clauses', which other countries don't have.'

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Used car market heads for boom post-lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

A study by second-hand car dealer CARS 24 showed 42 per cent of the consumer feel the need for a car to travel safely now. Those who used cabs to commute before the pandemic want to buy a car for the family and a two-wheeler for shorter runs.

Why Modi is under pressure to deliver on promises

Why Modi is under pressure to deliver on promises

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

We have to wait and see whether Jaitley's Budget speech translates into actions and desired outcomes, says T N C Rajagopalan.

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

'Since August 2019, I've done business only for 25 days'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What matters right now is what I am able to do in these times of distress for the people of J&K.'

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Yale University has issued a statement saying that Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani attended a weeklong programme and received a certificate from the university last year, along with several other lawmakers from India. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York

Union Budget: BSE seeks cut in Securities Transaction Tax

Union Budget: BSE seeks cut in Securities Transaction Tax

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Sectors throw up a wishlist for the Finance Minister.

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; unveils model of temple

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the palace by the Crown Prince, who appreciated the role played by Indian workers in the development of UAE as a modern nation, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

'I had no training for most things I did in business'

'I had no training for most things I did in business'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'I believe having the right attitude, working hard for what you want and taking no for an answer gets you over any hurdles that are on the path to success.'

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'Being one of the 150 million upper middle class consumers, I can vouch that the average expenses on white goods or clothing are minimal. Indians are not consumerist by nature,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The Indian regulator played key role in uncovering the identity of two Indian men who floated the scheme

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.

DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card

DeMo: Jaitley's Report Card

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'It is common knowledge that cash is anonymous.' 'When demonetisation was implemented, one of the intended objectives was to put identity on the cash holdings in the economy.' 'With the return of Rs 15.28 lakh crore in the formal banking system, the almost entire cash holding of the economy now has an address.' 'It is no more anonymous,' says Arun Jaitley.

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget

Analysing flaws in the new GDP series

Analysing flaws in the new GDP series

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The new numbers did not apparently pass consistency checks with production, inputs, or movements in the National Stock Exchange.

'Some people don't want the poor to get food'

'Some people don't want the poor to get food'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The stock and foreign exchange markets have had a negative reaction to the government's biggest social security programme, the National Food Security Bill. Food minister K V Thomas questions the rationale behind such a response

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

'Manmohan Singh knows very little of the Indian economy'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

'The UPA's claim of growth at 9.5 percent was absolute nonsense and a fraudulent claim because the country did not grow; it was only statistical growth.' 'I do believe that when there is a determined leader who wants to bring a desired change, the system will begin acting. Today, people think there is policy paralysis, but there is functional paralysis also.' 'When things start moving, people will invest. Many companies are holding cash, many people are not investing. Nobody is making any move. Everybody is waiting for the elections to get over.' Economist and Swadeshi Jagran Manch convenor Swaminathan Gurumurthy in conversation with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

How the blockchain can transform the financial world

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

EPFO cannot invest funds in equities

EPFO cannot invest funds in equities

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Labour Ministry has relaxed investment norms for retirement fund manager EPFO, but refrained from allowing the body to invest a part of its huge corpus of around Rs 5 lakh crore in equity markets.

Should you invest in infrastructure funds?

Should you invest in infrastructure funds?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Better stick to equity diversified funds, says Larisssa Fernand

No end to cotton farmers' woes in Maharashtra

No end to cotton farmers' woes in Maharashtra

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

A delayed monsoon and abundant cotton in the international market could spell trouble in the state's suicide zone.

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Govt, BJP to counter anti-demonetisation campaign

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley witll spearhead the campaign with BJP President Amit Shah as its chief strategist.

Govt to create higher education financing agency

Govt to create higher education financing agency

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Entrepreneurship, education and training will be provided in 2,200 colleges, 300 schools, 500 government ITIs and 50 vocational training centres through massive open online courses.

All ye sheep: Beware the Facebook Wolf

All ye sheep: Beware the Facebook Wolf

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'The thing we fondly call FB has come a long way from the cute baby dimples it had in 2006.' 'Today the dimples are long gone and FB looms over us as Mr Hyde, designing the news we see with algorithms that determine what we might want to see; allowing companies to empty our pockets as we hug it good morning and to lobotomise us as we sleep,' says Mitali Saran.

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rs 500, 1000 notes scrapped; ATMs, banks closed tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The people of India have 50 days, from November 10 to December 30, to deposit notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in any Bank or Post Office.

Rs 1.35 trillion bank bailout: 6 Qs for Jaitley

Rs 1.35 trillion bank bailout: 6 Qs for Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Without bringing sound governance and technical capabilities into the RBI's work, injecting new money sets the stage for a next wave of bad behaviour by banks, warns Ajay Shah.

China unveils boldest reforms in decades, shows Xi in command

China unveils boldest reforms in decades, shows Xi in command

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

China has relaxed its one-child policy and further freed up markets in order to put the world's second-largest economy on a more stable footing.

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Greece defaults on IMF payment despite last-minute overtures to creditors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

11th-hour debt restructuring programme offered no concessions to creditors

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Meet the richest and poorest candidates contesting the election to the richest civic body in the country.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Understanding Modi government's economic priorities

Understanding Modi government's economic priorities

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The prime minister's August 15 address was undoubtedly inspirational and outlined important economic and social objectives, such as making India a global hub for manufacturing, ensuring bank accounts for all poor families, major thrusts in sanitation and cleanliness, and a radical restructuring of the Planning Commission.

How deleveraging affects economy

How deleveraging affects economy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

During deleveraging the income falls more than reduction in debt due to the austerity measures.