Barun Jha And K J Bennychan

Stories by Barun Jha And K J Bennychan

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.

FM puts best foot forward to woo global investors

FM puts best foot forward to woo global investors

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

Indian government is trying hard too woo global investors.

Why foreign investors will make a beeline in India next fiscal

Why foreign investors will make a beeline in India next fiscal

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

Indian economy has started looking up.

Why Jaitley is optimistic about investments in India

Why Jaitley is optimistic about investments in India

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

Jaitley said he is meeting the existing investors and potential investors, those who are looking at India, those who are looking to expand.

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Jaitley promotes India as an investment hotspot

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who is in Davos to showcase India as an investment destination at the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Wednesday promised India has a "lot in the pipeline" for global investors even as he plans to take up with Switzerland the issue of black money stashed in banks there.

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

Indian govt is trying hard to get global investors to invest in the country.

WEF Summit begins in Davos

WEF Summit begins in Davos

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began in Davos this evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.

BlackRock to host global investors meet in India next year

BlackRock to host global investors meet in India next year

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

World's largest asset manager Blackrock will host a global investors meet in India next year, CEO Laurence Flik conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Modi meets American CEOs over breakfast; pitches India story

Modi meets American CEOs over breakfast; pitches India story

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York on Friday on a five-day US visit, he was greeted with 'Har Har Modi' slogan.

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted famous Indian tea to the captains of 11 large American corporations.

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 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.

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.