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Franchise India, Religare tie up for Rs 500-crore loan

Franchise India, Religare tie up for Rs 500-crore loan

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

The country's franchise industry is estimated at $24 billion with a year-on-year growth of 30 per cent.

Monte Carlo IPO bought eight times

Monte Carlo IPO bought eight times

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

Monte Carlo has raised a little above Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) from anchor investors at Rs 645 a share.

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

The RBI is thinking of a model code of conduct for banks, to ensure customer rights in line with the earlier charter it had framed in this regard.

Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister

Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

Railway Board Chairman Arunendra Kumar said the discussions at the day-long meet involved an overview of five models of participative policy, framework of engineering, procurement and construction contracts and sectoral guidelines for foreign and domestic investment.

Trademark Row: Burger King in the soup

Trademark Row: Burger King in the soup

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

Before opening its first outlet in the country on November 9, the US fast food chain, Burger King Corporation, had approached the HC seeking an assurance that companies it had sued for trademark infringement will not approach lower courts for stay orders against its launch.

Spice launches the value for money Stellar 520n

Spice launches the value for money Stellar 520n

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

The phone is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor and a majestic 5-inch HD IPS display.

After eating into Apple's share in China, Vivo sets eyes on India

After eating into Apple's share in China, Vivo sets eyes on India

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Vivo, a brand of BBK Communication Technology that makes smart devices such as 4G Xshot handset, is now set to enter the fastest-growing smartphone market in India with the first launch planned later this month.

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

The second day of the placement season at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras on Tuesday saw e-commerce major Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd recruiting 19 students - the highest offer so far this season.

Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?

Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

FBT was an unpopular tax and withdrawn before the General Elections in 2009

Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost

Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country's largest car maker, has initiated a service campaign to inspect a probable fault and replace a part of the clutch operation system in the Ciaz, its mid-size sedan.

D-Street cautious ahead of RBI policy

D-Street cautious ahead of RBI policy

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

A majority of economists predicted RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan would leave policy rates unchanged on Tuesday and expected a dovish commentary, as crude oil prices and inflation cool off.

'New manufacturing will not create employment'

'New manufacturing will not create employment'

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2014

Speaking at the annual management conclave 'Confluence 2014' held at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Rekhy stated that automation in manufacturing such as 3D printing will result in loss of job creation in the industry.

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Saradha auditor still at large, watchdog awaits report

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2014

The CA insitute had asked the SFIO numerous times for details against the auditor, but it has not been furnished till now

'Tatas might shift JLR units out of UK'

'Tatas might shift JLR units out of UK'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Meetings to break the deadlock have been planned.

Now, Cobrapost stings realtors

Now, Cobrapost stings realtors

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

The company releases documentary showing top executives of dozens of realty firms offering to launder black money.

Hyderabad 3rd fastest growing market for office space

Hyderabad 3rd fastest growing market for office space

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2014

The outperformance of Hyderabad market was essentially due to the substantial increase in pre-committed absorption during this period, while the average deal size here till date increased 28 per cent at 18,400 sft, Cushman mentioned in the report.

Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

They wanted to learn about the set-up and support entrepreneur there.

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2014

A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet soon

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet soon

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

Low-cost mobile devices maker Datawind is all set to launch its Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet offer.

West Bengal offers big sops to real estate projects

West Bengal offers big sops to real estate projects

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

Relaxation offered to infrastructure projects like transportation or terminal, township, logistics hub.