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Irda restricts high-value Ulips' sale over phone

Irda restricts high-value Ulips' sale over phone

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Life insurance companies would not be allowed to sell Ulips with annual premiums exceeding Rs 50,000 for non-single premium policies and Rs 1,00,000 for single premium polices via telemarketing.

'Inflation is the biggest threat right now'

'Inflation is the biggest threat right now'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'For equities, inflation trending upwards but within the range of expectations can actually be a big positive as it helps earnings and may shift flows from bonds to equities.'

Capgemini bucking Covid trend, gives hikes, promotions

Capgemini bucking Covid trend, gives hikes, promotions

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Not just in the IT sector, Capgemini is probably the only company, in India, which has offered salary increments.

What you MUST look for in stock portfolios

What you MUST look for in stock portfolios

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Choosing whether to opt for fixed or variable cost structure depends on several factors.

Beaten India aim for improved batting in 2nd T20 vs England

Beaten India aim for improved batting in 2nd T20 vs England

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Left shaken by a bunch of world-class operators, the Indian team's white-ball stars will be aiming to put up an improved batting effort in the second T20 International against England in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Infy hit by exits of high performers

Infy hit by exits of high performers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Overall attrition jumped to 20.6 per cent in the quarter, a 400 basis points rise over 16.6 per cent in the earlier quarter.

Modiji, enough of politics, focus on economy now!

Modiji, enough of politics, focus on economy now!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'With the big political job done, the time has come to pay attention to the economy, which is the main problem now,' argues T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

'Corporate earnings in June quarter can be weak'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'There is a weak link between the economy and the stock market.'

'We expect markets to be volatile this year'

'We expect markets to be volatile this year'

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'The variables to watch include the monsoon, resolution of NBFC liquidity issues, GST collections, and NPA resolution.'

Private bank CEOs' bonus goes missing in 2017-18

Private bank CEOs' bonus goes missing in 2017-18

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri, ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar, and Axis Bank MD and CEO Shikha Sharma did not receive their bonuses in full for financial year 2016-17

India may be entering endemic stage of Covid: WHO chief scientist

India may be entering endemic stage of Covid: WHO chief scientist

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The endemic stage is when a population learns to live with a virus.

Why any job IS NOT better than no job!

Why any job IS NOT better than no job!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Researchers suggest a poor quality job may be worse for your health than no job.

New inflation index to impact DA, 30 mn govt staff to get more pay

New inflation index to impact DA, 30 mn govt staff to get more pay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

However, the hike in salary for government officials may take some time as the Centre had earlier this year decided to put a freeze on any hike in the DA of its employees till July, 2021, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

'Government is in denial mode on the economy'

'Government is in denial mode on the economy'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'The economy may not improve unless you admit there are some problems.'

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

11 govt banks don't have a chairman!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The annual earnings of a non-executive chairman of a PSB is capped at Rs 10 lakh, inclusive of fees for attending board meetings. This is way below the compensation of the chairman of any private bank, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Woods fighting to return, 'grateful' to have life, leg

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Woods said amputation "was on the table" during the three-week hospital recovery in California.

'IPL can't happen without foreign stars'

'IPL can't happen without foreign stars'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The BCCI is looking at the September-October window for hosting the IPL, which has been postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic.

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

When it comes to performance and affordability, how do these Indian headphones fare when compared popular international brands like JBL and Sennheiser?

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

'UP battle is now between SP and BJP'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Congress and BSP are in the fray, but not in the contest.'

Bigger reforms coming, we'll see a V-shaped recovery: CEA Subramanian

Bigger reforms coming, we'll see a V-shaped recovery: CEA Subramanian

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Krishnamurthy Subramanian listed land, labour, law, and liquidity as the key areas of big reforms.

'Not in a million years would I go back on Bigg Boss'

'Not in a million years would I go back on Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'...Because it has changed.' 'Participants are almost provoked to behave in a certain manner.'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

'Growth has revived in certain segments'

'Growth has revived in certain segments'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'There are some high-frequency indicators where uptick is visible and some where it is not'

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Analysts expect firms to shift focus to online platforms to boost sales in these Covid-19-impacted times.

What these 7 Covid-related terms mean, and why the are important

What these 7 Covid-related terms mean, and why the are important

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Here are seven jargons you may often come across when discussing the Covid-19 pandemic that Devangshu Datta makes sense of.

Tips To Get Your DREAM Job

Tips To Get Your DREAM Job

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'It is important that students not focus on the remuneration that the job fetches in the first year, but look at the next 5 year journey with that job role.'

Who should be part of bio-bubble in IPL?

Who should be part of bio-bubble in IPL?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The CEOs and owners, most of whom are yet to reach UAE, are also allowed in the bio-bubble but any SOP violation will send them into a seven-day quarantine.

RBI's lack of support pushes up bond yields

RBI's lack of support pushes up bond yields

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The bond market is not in a mood to reason with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on keeping yields low. The 10-year bond yields continued to rise for the fourth straight session to close at 6.202 per cent from its previous close of 6.135 per cent. The yield was at 6 per cent a week ago. The RBI wants the yields to remain at 6 per cent, but bond dealers say the central bank will have to step up its bond-buying programme.

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

June indicates a change in trend from previous quarters in terms of how much companies are spending on employees. The worst hit sectors included steel, air transport service and automobile firms.

6 feet apart may not be enough to stop COVID-19

6 feet apart may not be enough to stop COVID-19

Rediff.com20 May 2020

According to the scientists, shorter adults and children could be at higher risk if they are located within the trajectory of the saliva droplets.

Exclusive! How Pujara battled pain to defy Aussies

Exclusive! How Pujara battled pain to defy Aussies

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I couldn't even hold my bat, but I still wanted to carry on batting despite the amount of pain because me staying there was important for the team.' 'It was tough, but if you want to win matches for your team, if you want to contribute, then you will have to overcome such challenges.'

Infy's top leadership sees pay revision, COO may take home Rs 8 cr

Infy's top leadership sees pay revision, COO may take home Rs 8 cr

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The Bengaluru-based firm has also inducted founder and CEO of Surya Software Systems D N Prahlad as an independent director on its Board, effective October 14, 2016.

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Want better returns at lower risk? Go for STPs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Now STPs or variable SIPs can earn better returns than vanilla SIPs.

Is this why BCCI was not in favour of Kumble's extension?

Is this why BCCI was not in favour of Kumble's extension?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Remunerations dominated former India coach Anil Kumble's 19-page proposal on restructuring of contracts to the Board of Control for Cricket in India in which he had demanded that the 'chief coach should earn 60 percent of the captains' estimated earnings'.

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Crude price rally to benefit Indian equities in the near term

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

There is positive correlation between crude oil prices and Indian equities and investors can expect more upside after the recent rally in Brent crude price.

Analysts caution investors on small-caps

Analysts caution investors on small-caps

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Experts say, investors will be better off exiting them at higher levels and investing in stocks of fundamentally sound companies.

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Yatra ends merger pact, sues Ebix in US for breach of terms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Ebix had signed the agreement last year to acquire Gurugram-based Yatra Online for an enterprise value of $338 million (about Rs 2,327 crore) in an all-stock deal. The deal was supposed to conclude in the October-December quarter after regulatory approvals but went through several extensions, according to regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

No salary hike, job cuts likely: TCS

No salary hike, job cuts likely: TCS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

As a part of cost cutting measures to tackle global economic downturn, IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said job cuts are possible and ruled out salary hikes next year.

Starting a new job? 10 things you must know

Starting a new job? 10 things you must know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Present a positive image by exuding enthusiasm and energy for work, says Surya Mahadevan.

Motera Test: Pitch the focus as India venture into unknown

Motera Test: Pitch the focus as India venture into unknown

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

A virgin Motera pitch has become the big talking point as captain Virat Kohli looks to get the combination right with India looking to continue their momentum to trouble England in the day-night third Test match, starting in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday.