Priyanka Tikoo And Barun Jha

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Rain Gods were kinder to previous govts: Jaitley

Rain Gods were kinder to previous govts: Jaitley

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2015

About 15 per cent of the country's total GDP comes from agriculture.

Rates should come down, but RBI final authority, says Jaitley

Rates should come down, but RBI final authority, says Jaitley

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2015

Arun Jaitley on Sunday said monetary policy plays an important role in stimulating growth.

India will give better returns on investments: Jaitley

India will give better returns on investments: Jaitley

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2015

Digital India and Make in India (initiatives) are designed to give special boost to manufacturing and India has huge potential in these areas.

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

India ranks low on inclusive growth, development: WEF

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2015

India has been ranked very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth and development even as it fares much better internationally when it come to business and political ethics.

It is real economy that matters, not transient factors: FM

It is real economy that matters, not transient factors: FM

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday asserted that India's "real economy" will dictate both the currency valuation and the market.

Gender parity in workforce can boost India's GDP by 27%: Lagarde

Gender parity in workforce can boost India's GDP by 27%: Lagarde

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2015

The IMF chief listed three key policy areas for women's empowerment as the education, getting a job and having a family.

India pitches for greater mobility of skilled labour at G20

India pitches for greater mobility of skilled labour at G20

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2015

India on Saturday favoured greater mobility of skilled labour

Global safety nets to check currency, market volatility needed, says Jaitley

Global safety nets to check currency, market volatility needed, says Jaitley

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2015

India on Saturday strongly demanded creation of global safety nets to address concerns over volatility in currency movements and markets.

Volatility? Don't be scared, says Rajan

Volatility? Don't be scared, says Rajan

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2015

IMF chief said the G20 leaders need to respond to the calls for creating jobs.

PM holds talks with UAE crown prince, denounce terrorism in all forms

PM holds talks with UAE crown prince, denounce terrorism in all forms

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

Apart from key bilateral issues, the two leaders also discussed situation in the region, particularly in wake of the increasing threat of terrorism and extremism from various sources including the Islamic State militant group.

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Modi sells India dream to UAE prime minister

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2015

India's major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

PM Modi on two-day UAE visit from Sunday

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2015

During his visit, first by an Indian prime minister in 34 years, Modi will seek to enhance cooperation in energy and trade and reach out to investors to hardsell India as an attractive business destination.

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Indian money in Swiss banks falls by over 10% to Rs 12,615 cr

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2015

This is the 2nd lowest amount of funds held by Indians.

Airbus to increase India sourcing to $2-bn by 2020

Airbus to increase India sourcing to $2-bn by 2020

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2015

Airbus' own centre in Bangalore for engineering has got more than 350 engineers working in core engineering function.

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Undeterred by the controversy over his earlier "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" remark, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asserted that he will go to "any extent" to protect India and those who attack will be "paid back in the same coin".

Deepak Parekh seeks pro-growth Budget, large PSU divestments

Deepak Parekh seeks pro-growth Budget, large PSU divestments

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2015

Parekh said divestment can unlock huge funds.

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2015

With the Swiss government showing eagerness to help India trace suspected black money hoarders, banks based in Switzerland appear to be losing traction among the wealthy Indian clients and could not get much business commitments during the just-ended WEF summit.

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Chandrababu Naidu hardsells Andhra Pradesh to foreign investors

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2015

Making a strong pitch before foreign investors at the World Economic Forum, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said the state offers great opportunities in areas ranging from technology to tourism to infrastructure to oil refineries.

Maharashtra to be most attractive biz destination in India: CM

Maharashtra to be most attractive biz destination in India: CM

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2015

Looking to attract foreign investors to Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised them easier business environment and faster clearances as he works towards making his state the most preferred destination within India for investors.

'Govt not to burden investors with taxation'

'Govt not to burden investors with taxation'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2015

Subramanian said the government is also taking various other steps to improve ease of doing business in the country.