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When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

The managing directors -- Rana Sinha of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, Dibyendu Bose of TM International Logistics Limited, Sandipan Chakravortty of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Limited, Viresh Oberoi of mjunction, and Sanjiv Paul of Tata Metaliks -- met at Nabanna, the makeshift state secretariat. Finance and industry minister, Amit Mitra, was also present.

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

If the account in a foreign bank has income undisclosed to income tax authorities, or has funds from illegal sources, the account can be declared illegal, under the Fema.

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Pradip Burman belongs to one of India's most illustrious business families, one which runs the noted Dabur brand of mostly Ayurveda-based FMCG products.

Traders to worship electronic gadgets this Diwali!

Traders to worship electronic gadgets this Diwali!

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

Along with Lord Ganesha and goddess Laxmi, electronic gadgets will also enter the pantheon of Hindu gods this Diwali.

DLF finds Rs 2,000 cr in assets 'frozen' by mutual funds

DLF finds Rs 2,000 cr in assets 'frozen' by mutual funds

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

DLF wrote to Sebi, asking if the firm's ban on securities transactions extends to mutual fund investments.

Samvat 2071: Market players expect big bang

Samvat 2071: Market players expect big bang

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2014

But much depends on govt action & global economy; Sensex gains in 2070 the biggest in five years

RBI revises rules on reporting of bad loans

RBI revises rules on reporting of bad loans

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

If a holiday, banks will have to report the details on the next working day.

Bullish bets on India at a high

Bullish bets on India at a high

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Investors more overweight on India compared to other emerging markets says Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Firms cut security spending despite breaches, says PwC survey

Firms cut security spending despite breaches, says PwC survey

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

According to a survey done by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the average cost due to security incidents for Indian companies more than doubled from $194 in 2013 to $414 in 2014.

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

For Swarup, the job would not be just challenging but also tricky, given the negativity attached to the sector.

Despite strong pipeline, IGATE to go slow on hiring

Despite strong pipeline, IGATE to go slow on hiring

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

For the September quarter, the company reported 16.92 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit, at $37.3 million.

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Full mobile number portability soon, roaming charges to go

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

The Telecom Commission, which is the highest decision making authority within the Department of Telecommunications, on Wednesday, accepted the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on full-fledged mobile number portability.

Gujarat's growth story crumbles, ranked below UP in investment

Gujarat's growth story crumbles, ranked below UP in investment

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2014

Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and portrayed as 'growth engine' of India has witnessed a steep fall in new investments for the second quarter of 2014-15 compared to the first quarter of the same fiscal.

Flipkart sale under ED lens

Flipkart sale under ED lens

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2014

According to sources, the directorate has sent a letter to Flipkart on the basis of complaints received after the Big Billion Day sale on October 6.

Why is Chidambaram irked with Modi?

Why is Chidambaram irked with Modi?

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2014

The former finance minister was in Mumbai to address Congress party's poll rallies.

Write to PM on job creation, you may get Rs 2 lakh!

Write to PM on job creation, you may get Rs 2 lakh!

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

The contest, 'Letters to PM Modi' on the subject 'An idea to create new jobs', is open to all college students at all levels across the country.

Govt unveils mental health policy

Govt unveils mental health policy

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

The policy also aims to provide training to physicians and paramedical staff for treating psychiatric patients.

Maruti counters unfair trade practices charges

Maruti counters unfair trade practices charges

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

Practice of opening bookings for cars prior to launch has been followed by several companies over many years in India.

Railways' earnings rise despite fall in ticket bookings

Railways' earnings rise despite fall in ticket bookings

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways for April-September 2014 was Rs 73,404 cr.

Now, transfer money via Facebook

Now, transfer money via Facebook

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Hyderabad firm Digitsecure launches online and mobile social wallet platform that enables payments, money transfers between FB, BBM users.