Electoral bonds: Cong says firms donating to BJP got big projects

The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bonds data has exposed 'corrupt tactics' of the Bharatiya Janata Party such as quid pro quo, seeking donations for the company's protection,......

Electoral bonds: Who is lottery king Santiago Martin?

Future Gaming and Hotel Services whose director is the lottery magnate Santiago Martin is the top purchaser of electoral bonds having purchased bonds worth Rs 1,368 crores, according to data......

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com There was euphoria in social media about India becoming a $4 trillion......

Markets see 70% chance BJP forming next govt

The key risk factors would be anti-incumbency, small vote share swings causing large impact on outcomes and the 2004 example. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi at the inauguration of various......

Can Modi 3.0 Ignite Surge in PSU Stocks?

'Those betting against PSUs will likely be punished in this upswing.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Shares of public-sector undertakings (PSUs) should be accumulated at lower......

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Operating margins put the pedal to the metal on corporate earnings, fuelled by sector-wide Ebitda margin gains, driving net profits to victory in five straight quarters. Krishna Kant and Ram Prasad......

Vodafone sells 18% stake in Indus Towers for Rs 15,300 crore

British telecom player Vodafone on Wednesday said it has sold an 18 per cent stake in Indus Towers for 1.7 billion euro (about Rs 15,300 crore). Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Meanwhile,......

Budget: SBI chief pitches for tax relief on interest income

State Bank of India chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara has pitched for tax relief on interest income, saying it would help banks to garner savings that could be used for funding long-term infra projects.......