Priyanka Tikoo And Barun Jha

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Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Defence major Boeing on Monday proposed greater business engagement with India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the US companies to provide friendlier business environment in the country.

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Modi's desi tadka at Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sells his Indian dream to the Diaspora at a packed Madison Square Garden in New York

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, one of the brightest stars of the Republican Party, and discussed areas of possible cooperation including investment opportunities in India.

Modi's US visit to boost fund inflows: Reliance MF

Modi's US visit to boost fund inflows: Reliance MF

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

It boosts confidence to investors sitting on the fence.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

PHOTOS: Modi pays homage to 9/11 terror attack victims

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the second day of his US visit by paying homage to the victims of the dastardly 9/11 terror attacks which killed nearly 3,000 people, including many Indians.

PM arrives in New York, says US a natural global partner

PM arrives in New York, says US a natural global partner

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2014

Describing America as India's "natural global partner", Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day visit to the US, holding out an assurance that India is "open and friendly" for business and innovations.

India pitches for US companies to list on Indian exchanges

India pitches for US companies to list on Indian exchanges

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first ever US visit, India made a pitch for listing by American and other foreign companies on Indian exchanges under the newly proposed Bharat Depository Receipts.

'Indian markets can generate $3-trillion wealth in 10 years'

'Indian markets can generate $3-trillion wealth in 10 years'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament and former investment manager Jayant Sinha on Friday said the country has potential to become a $5 trillion economy.

Bullish on India, investors set to pump in billions of dollars

Bullish on India, investors set to pump in billions of dollars

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits US, fund managers from India and abroad expect improving sentiments and impressive returns from Indian markets to help attract billions of dollars flowing into the country's asset management industry.

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

Some of the newer regulations are such that they are even better than many advanced countries such as in the Americas and the Europe.

Investors see 'Mangalyaan success' as India growth story model

Investors see 'Mangalyaan success' as India growth story model

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

As US businessmen and investors await Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, the investor community and the industry leaders said the success of 'Mangalyaan' goes on to prove India's growth story based on 'frugal innovations'.

India like cleanest among dirty shirts: Cartica Capital

India like cleanest among dirty shirts: Cartica Capital

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

Likening India to the "cleanest among the dirty shirts" left with a person towards the end of a business visit, a foreign fund house said the country presents enormous growth potential despite the "kind of mess" it has been in for many years.

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Sushma Swaraj wants to develop 'Little Singapore' in India

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2014

The neighbour to help in development of 100 smart cities project announced in the Budget.

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

Swaraj concludes talks in Bangladesh, leaves for home

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday met former Bangladesh President Hussain Ershad's wife and opposition Jatiya Party leader Roshan Ershad before leaving for Delhi at the end of her three-day visit to Dhaka.

Swaraj hold talks with Bangladesh counterpart; meets Hasina

Swaraj hold talks with Bangladesh counterpart; meets Hasina

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday called on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed key bilateral issues.

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on key bilateral issues, including Land Boundary Agreement and proposed Teesta river water sharing deal, during which the Indian side also raised the matter of illegal immigration.

Modi attacks EC, takes out roadshow in Varanasi

Modi attacks EC, takes out roadshow in Varanasi

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Narendra Modi Thursday launched an all-out war on the Election Commission accusing it of working "under pressure" and showing bias against him and took out a roadshow defying prohibitory orders over the denial of permission for him to hold a rally in Varanasi

Walmart seeks clarity on FDI rules for multi-brand entry

Walmart seeks clarity on FDI rules for multi-brand entry

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

The retailer has registered a new company called 'Wal-Mart India Private Ltd' in the country.

World needs fair tax regime for free markets: Australian PM

World needs fair tax regime for free markets: Australian PM

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

Tony Abbott's views come at a time when the influential G-20 grouping, that includes India, is making stringent efforts to crack down on illicit money flow in the financial system.