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Uttam's Take: Vaccine RACISM!

Uttam's Take: Vaccine RACISM!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Britain's controversial travel advisory wherein Indian travellers who received both doses of the Covishield vaccine will be considered unvaccinated and have to undergo self-isolation for 10 days.

Hockey: Men's reserve side set for exposure tour

Hockey: Men's reserve side set for exposure tour

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Hockey India on Tuesday announced a 20-member Indian men's A squad for an exposure tour to Europe which will feature eight matches from July 8 to 20.

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Some of the key names include: Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Britannia, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, LemonTree, Indian Hotels, Niva Bupa, HDFC Life, IGL, Acme Solar, Suzlon, Swiggy, Delhivery, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance," according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Uttam's Take: Maximum Sarkar

Uttam's Take: Maximum Sarkar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Uttam Ghosh's take on the Big Ministerial Shuffle.

Uttam's Take: Udta Punjab

Uttam's Take: Udta Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the weekend's whirlwind political developments in Punjab.

Uttam's Take: Sidhu's Stunt

Uttam's Take: Sidhu's Stunt

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Sidhu's latest drama.

25% Donald Trump tariff likely to weigh on pharma margins: Analysts

25% Donald Trump tariff likely to weigh on pharma margins: Analysts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

If pharmaceutical exports from India to the US come under a 25 per cent tariff bracket, the impact on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) could be around 5 per cent, felt analysts. This is after assuming that about 75 per cent of the tariff would be passed on.

Uttam's Take: E-D In Charge!

Uttam's Take: E-D In Charge!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis -- 'ED', as Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera quipped, a jibe at the Enforcement Directorate filing cases against opponents of the BJP -- taking charge as Maharashtra's new chief minister and deputy chief minister on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

'Banca channel key to achieve insurance for all'

'Banca channel key to achieve insurance for all'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'The kind of reach it has with so many bank branches even in the remotest part of the country, it is one channel which will play a very important role in vision of insurance for all.'

Mutual funds turn up the dial on active factor funds

Mutual funds turn up the dial on active factor funds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The factor fund launch spree by mutual funds (MFs) is moving from the passive to the active space. Two new fund offerings (NFOs) - ICICI Pru Active Momentum Fund and Bandhan Multi-Factor Fund - are currently open for subscription. Sundaram MF's multi-factor fund NFO closed this Wednesday.

Uttam's Take: Adani 'Squeezes' Prannoy Roy's NDTV

Uttam's Take: Adani 'Squeezes' Prannoy Roy's NDTV

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Gautam Adani's hostile takeover attempt of Radhika and Prannoy Roy's NDTV.

Uttam's Take: Sibal Finally Exits Congress

Uttam's Take: Sibal Finally Exits Congress

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Kapil Sibal's revelation that he quit the Congress, a party of which has been a member of for 30 years, last week.

US advisory for India warns of crime, rape; MEA says 'noted'

US advisory for India warns of crime, rape; MEA says 'noted'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

In the June 16 advisory, the US urged its citizens to exercise "increased caution" due to crime and rape, and advised them not to travel to certain parts of central and eastern parts of the country due to terrorism.

Sebi extends rebalancing timeline rule to all passive MF breaches

Sebi extends rebalancing timeline rule to all passive MF breaches

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Market regulator Sebi on Thursday said that timelines for portfolio rebalancing in mutual fund schemes will now be applicable to all types of passive breaches across actively managed schemes, which was earlier limited to only asset allocation. A passive breach refers to unintended deviations from the mandated asset allocation or regulatory limits that do not arise from the direct actions or omissions of asset management companies (AMCs).

Uttam's Take: The Lankan Lion Flees

Uttam's Take: The Lankan Lion Flees

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Gota's flight in the middle of the night.

Uttam's Take: Bhagwat's Message For Modi

Uttam's Take: Bhagwat's Message For Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Mohan Bhagwat's views.

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"We currently manage collections for over 98 million retail and small-business loan accounts, covering a loan book of about $250 billion," says Rishabh Goel, cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Credgenics, a software-as-a-service platform for debt collection. With more than 700 million smartphone users and over 450 million UPI users, digital access is everywhere.

Uttam's Take: Didi Cozying Up To Modi?

Uttam's Take: Didi Cozying Up To Modi?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's startling remark in the state assembly that she believed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not behind the alleged misuse of the CBI and ED in the state and that it the handiwork of some BJP leaders.

Uttam's Take: ED: The Ultimate Tool Kit!

Uttam's Take: ED: The Ultimate Tool Kit!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Enforcement Directorate being deployed to intimidate the ruling regime's political opponents.

Why NRIs are holding back on market bets

Why NRIs are holding back on market bets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) haven't gone big on the Indian stock market story despite the post-pandemic boom. While domestic participation through mutual funds (MFs) and dematerialised accounts has soared, NRI participation figures show limited signs of a similar rise.

No changes in FDI policy for Pak, China and few others

No changes in FDI policy for Pak, China and few others

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The government has not made any amendments to the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for countries sharing land border with India, sources said on Wednesday. In 2020, the government issued Press Note 3 under which investors from these land bordering countries have to mandatorily take prior approval of the government for making investments in any sector.

Uttam's Take: What's Going On, Didi?

Uttam's Take: What's Going On, Didi?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the brutal political violence in Mamata Banerjee's Bengal.

Uttam's Take: HUH? What Price Rise?

Uttam's Take: HUH? What Price Rise?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the constant rise in the prices of commodities, but for the Modi government, alas!, other issues appear far more relevant

Uttam's Take: Coming Home

Uttam's Take: Coming Home

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Mukul Roy's return to the TMC.

Uttam's Take: Which Is The Real Sena?

Uttam's Take: Which Is The Real Sena?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the current upheaval in the Shiv Sena.

Uttam's Take: Speak Hindi Or Else...

Uttam's Take: Speak Hindi Or Else...

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad's comment that who don't speak Hindi should leave India.

India among top fintech hotspots globally: WEF study

India among top fintech hotspots globally: WEF study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

A new global study on Wednesday listed India among the top fintech hotspots alongside the US and the UK. The World Economic Forum study, released at its Annual Meeting of New Champions in China's Tianjin, also said the fintech sector growth is stabilising amid strengthening profitability and inclusion.

Uttam's Take: When MEA Sees Red...

Uttam's Take: When MEA Sees Red...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on issues that raise the MEA's hackles.

Uttam's Take: TRUTH And Tripura?

Uttam's Take: TRUTH And Tripura?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the events in Tripura, which led to several people being charged under the draconian UAPA, for questioning the state government's version on the recent violence in the state.

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

When Suchitra Sen Got Upset With Dev Anand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'Suchitra Sen threatened to leave, with the film only 80 per cent complete.'

Key factors to drive stock markets this week

Key factors to drive stock markets this week

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Equity investors are up for an eventful trading week ahead as the 90-day suspension period of the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump ends on July 9, analysts said, adding that a positive outcome from the trade negotiations could further lift market sentiment, particularly benefiting trade-sensitive sectors.

Uttam's Take: No Dissent From MPs Too

Uttam's Take: No Dissent From MPs Too

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Rajya Sabha firman.

Do fresh steps signal a stable future for India-China ties?

Do fresh steps signal a stable future for India-China ties?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India and China have announced a series of measures aimed at improving their relationship, including maintaining peace along the border, reopening border trade, and resuming direct flights.

Uttam's Take: Sorry Sardar!

Uttam's Take: Sorry Sardar!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the renaming of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stadium in Ahmedabad to the Narendra Modi stadium.

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Small is big for PEs, companies as M&As rise to $45.4 billion in H1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India's mergers & acquisitions (M&As) market recorded deals worth $45.44 billion in the first half of 2025, up nearly 3.3 per cent from a year ago, even as ultra large-ticket transactions remained subdued. During the first half, the 7.1 per cent rise in deal count to 1,614 signals continuing appetite among domestic conglomerates and private equity (PE) funds for mid-sized and smaller assets.

June retail inflation likely to have cooled further on food prices

June retail inflation likely to have cooled further on food prices

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

India's consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation rate is likely to have cooled further in June, thus remaining below the 4 per cent target of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a fifth consecutive month, giving the central bank wiggle room to focus on growth. Economists reckon that the decline is on account of easing prices in various categories of goods, especially food items, and a favourable base effect.

Give him shock if...: Wife's chats with lover reveal husband's murder plot

Give him shock if...: Wife's chats with lover reveal husband's murder plot

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Delhi police uncover a murder plot in Uttam Nagar involving a woman and her lover, exposed through Instagram messages. The victim was allegedly drugged and electrocuted.

Uttam's Take: Who Controls BCCI?

Uttam's Take: Who Controls BCCI?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the speculation about who's really in charge of the BCCI -- Dada or Dad's putra?

Uttam's Take: HEALTHY, HAPPY, KIND 2022!

Uttam's Take: HEALTHY, HAPPY, KIND 2022!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Uttam Ghosh wishes all our readers a Healthy, Happy, Kind and Successful 2022.