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Premji again tops India philanthropy list

Premji again tops India philanthropy list

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2015

The list has been compiled by the Shanghai-based The Hurun Research Institute, the second year it has done this ranking, of an 'India philanthropy list'.

PM assures public sector banks of zero interference

PM assures public sector banks of zero interference

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

At the retreat, PSBs had suggested the government cut its stake in these entities to less than 51 per cent over a period of time and empower the boards of individual banks.

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

An official announcement to this effect would be made next week. The vice-chairman would be of Cabinet rank.

Labour unrest at Hyundai's supplier factory near Chennai

Labour unrest at Hyundai's supplier factory near Chennai

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

Hyundai said its production was not impacted because of the labour problem at the vendor's factory.

India's forex reserves down $287.5 mn

India's forex reserves down $287.5 mn

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

For the week under review, Special Drawing Rights fell by $ 13 million to $4.19 billion, while India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund was down $3.5 million to $1.14 billion.

Private sector staff to head state-owned banks?

Private sector staff to head state-owned banks?

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

An executive director of a bank could, for example, be elevated to the post of chairman of a different bank.

RBI Deputy Guv talks on factors that are slowing loan offtake

RBI Deputy Guv talks on factors that are slowing loan offtake

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2015

After hiking interest rates thrice between September 2013 and January 2014, the central bank has maintained status quo, amid slowing economic growth.

NRIs can set up small, payment banks

NRIs can set up small, payment banks

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

This means individuals like Vikram Pandit, former Citibank chief, can be a promoter only if he comes back to the country permanently.

How best to play the stock market? An investment guru explains

How best to play the stock market? An investment guru explains

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

Mohnish Pabrai whose company handles funds to the tune of $464 mn spoke at length about his investment decisions in Mumbai

Retail inflation to be around 6% in 12 months

Retail inflation to be around 6% in 12 months

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

Retail inflation rose 4.38 per cent year-on-year in November, the slowest pace in data going back to January 2012.

Let Brand India be globally famous for zero defects: Modi

Let Brand India be globally famous for zero defects: Modi

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

The Make in India campaign was launched by Modi in September.

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

The People's Choice Survey is an annual report by CashKaro.com, which identifies key trends in online shopping in India.

Jaitley promises more reforms soon to spur growth

Jaitley promises more reforms soon to spur growth

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

The government had lately issued an ordinance on the insurance sector and introduced a Constitution amendment Bill on a national goods and services tax.

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Microsoft CEO holds all-hands-meet with India employees, reiterates thrust on 'mobile-first, cloud-first' strategy

China eyes Pune for smart city projects

China eyes Pune for smart city projects

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

Enters joint venture with Pune-based Unique Delta Force Security

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

There are more than 30,000 commercial Wi-Fi hotspots in India, and very few public hotspots.

Bank staff to go on 5-day strike in January!

Bank staff to go on 5-day strike in January!

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2014

The United Forum of Bank Unions would be holding a one-day all-India strike on January 7 followed by a four-day strike from January 21-24.

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Dual methodology for e-auction to introduce price ceiling for power sector

Where is the black money sourced from?

Where is the black money sourced from?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

As much as 73% of total income of national political parties is unaccounted for, says Association for Democratic Rights.