Anusha Soni And Surabhi Agarwal

Stories by Anusha Soni And Surabhi Agarwal

Tech sector wants faster policy implementation

Tech sector wants faster policy implementation

Rediff.com   21 May 2014

Though the party's pre-poll promises include increasing the focus on technology, this isn't a new idea.

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Rediff.com   20 May 2014

In a recent interview, Narendra Modi, set to take charge as prime minister in a few days, had said his government wouldn't roll back any policy in the sector.

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

FinMin not stamping postal bank plan

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2014

Two key depts in ministry cold to rationale for one; postal dept says it's more eligible than IDFC or Bandhan, feels 'strong lobby' scuttling its plans.

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, last month urged small traders to compete with foreign retail chains through e-commerce.

India will teach the world about mobile internet: Google

India will teach the world about mobile internet: Google

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

With faster broadband, you are going to see a new wave of entrepreneurship in India says Karim Temsamani.

Govt panel to review LPG subsidy scheme, expect result by May

Govt panel to review LPG subsidy scheme, expect result by May

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2014

The government appointed panel will look at the difficulties consumers faced in receiving the subsidy after buying gas cylinders at market rates.

BPO to lag sector growth next FY

BPO to lag sector growth next FY

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Digitisation and automation key challenges to business model

CAG report raps Railways

CAG report raps Railways

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2014

CAG says Railways lost about Rs 4,300 crore in 2008-2012 because of improper documentation.

Benefits transfer scheme minus LPG dole a flop-show

Benefits transfer scheme minus LPG dole a flop-show

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2014

Only Rs 3,000 cr has been disbursed. Over 80% of these transfers were for cooking gas subsidy.

End-season sales cheer retailers

End-season sales cheer retailers

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Retailers and mall developers have seen 35-50 per cent growth in the first two weeks of the end-season sale.

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

The rules, the first ever for software applications in the country, were recently issued by the patent office and mandate each new software to be 'machine-specific' and packaged with 'new hardware' to qualify for a licence.

Because the offline world is not enough

Because the offline world is not enough

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2013

E-vyapar.com to help small businesses manage inventory & accounts online.

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2013

With over 200 brands and websites as participants this year, the Google Online Shopping Festival is turning bigger.

No early debt recovery for lenders on Airport Metro line

No early debt recovery for lenders on Airport Metro line

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2013

A consortium of 10 banks, led by Axis Bank, funded the Delhi Airport Express line.

Luxury brands have to brace for high rent

Luxury brands have to brace for high rent

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2013

Because of high rents in Mumbai and the response from Delhi, most luxury retail players want to expand in the capital.

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2013

Infra major's entry could queer the pitch for Jaypee and Hindustan Semiconductor.

Why strategic projects along border are in limbo

Why strategic projects along border are in limbo

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

India has planned 14 strategic railway lines in areas bordering China, Pakistan and Nepal, but most of these projects are stuck for want of funds. Anusha Soni reports

Taking Indian handicrafts online

Taking Indian handicrafts online

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Though e-commerce opens a new world for the handicraft industry, empowering craftspersons still remains a real challenge.

Arunachal, Meghalaya to be on railways map soon

Arunachal, Meghalaya to be on railways map soon

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2013

Projects about to be completed include the first rail connectivity projects in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, along with crucial gauge conversion between Rangpara and North Lakhimpur, which would connect Arunachal Pradesh to the rest of the country.

Centre-states deal on rapid rail costs on cards

Centre-states deal on rapid rail costs on cards

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2013

Officials said the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency and Asian Development Bank had evinced interest in the project.