Faisal Kidwai

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Abolish income, corporate taxes to boost growth, says Swamy

Abolish income, corporate taxes to boost growth, says Swamy

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2013

The best way to put the economy back on track is to abolish income and corporate taxes, as this will not only raise confidence but also increase savings and boost growth, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Subramanian Swamy tells Faisal Kidwai.

'Indian elites are out of touch with the poor'

'Indian elites are out of touch with the poor'

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

The disparity between the outlook of the rich and poor was greater in India than in any other emerging economy. Indians might want to be worried about this because this suggests that the rich are really out of touch with the poor, Bruce Stoke, Director of Pew Research Center, tells Faisal Kidwai in an interview.

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

Former Air India executive director Jitender Bhargava comes out with a book detailing what went wrong with the national carrier. According to him, India does not have a civil aviation policy, and that's just the beginning.

Leopard on the prowl spreads fear in Thane

Leopard on the prowl spreads fear in Thane

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

Residents, forest officials and experts come together to provide security against a prowling leopard in Thane's Hiranandani Estate and nearby colonies.

India discriminates against foreign businesses: US Congressman

India discriminates against foreign businesses: US Congressman

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2013

India has been pursuing measures that discriminate against overseas businesses, says US Congressman Erik Paulsen.

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'

'Don't expect legislative reforms progressing till elections'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2013

For returning to trend growth of over eight per cent GDP growth and sustained low inflation of four per cent, removal of supply-side constraints and investor-friendly policy reforms are key, says Rajesh Cheruvu, Chief Investment Officer, India, RBS.

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2013

Since 2000, per capita GDP has grown faster in India's rural areas than in its urban centres. Rural incomes are growing, and consumers are buying discretionary goods and lifestyle products, including mobile phones, television sets and two-wheelers, says Sanjay Dawar, MD, Management Consulting, Accenture, India.

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

'Rural India spends much more than urban India'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2013

Since 2000, per capita GDP has grown faster in India's rural areas than in its urban centres. Rural incomes are growing, and consumers are buying discretionary goods and lifestyle products, including mobile phones, television sets and two-wheelers, says Sanjay Dawar, MD, Management Consulting, Accenture, India.

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish Agarwal.

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

'Banking opportunity in non-urban India is under-appreciated'

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

Rural markets can provide 25 per cent growth over the next decade, says CLSA's Aashish Agarwal.

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2013

If you want to see our currency improve, then lower the interest rates, improve the growth and the rupee will rise, says Surjit S Bhalla.

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

'If growth is low, the rupee is worse off'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2013

If you want to see our currency improve, then lower the interest rates, improve the growth and the rupee will rise, says Surjit S Bhalla.

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'

'RBI's intervention to check the fall of rupee doesn't help much'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2013

The rupee should be allowed to find its own level, says analyst Anil Bhansali.

'Terrorists have nothing to hope for in their life'

'Terrorists have nothing to hope for in their life'

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2013

Meet Professor V S Subrahmanian, who has made predicting acts of terrorism his business.

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor

More banks mean better service: RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2013

Change bank if unhappy with service, says RBI's Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty.

'Govt should encourage, not prosecute, whistle-blowers'

'Govt should encourage, not prosecute, whistle-blowers'

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

Giving legal immunity to bribe-givers motivates citizens to report corruption, says Tarun Jain of the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days

Indian sells co for millions of dollars in two days

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2013

Ankur Singla, who sold his startup in a multi-million deal within two days of launching it, speaks to Faisal Kidwai.

Indian techie who is revolutionising the ad world

Indian techie who is revolutionising the ad world

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

We are looking to be a big part of the start-up ecosystem in India, says Nihal Mehta in an interview.

'India needs better quality regional politicians'

'India needs better quality regional politicians'

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2012

Unless the poor get richer, the domestic market is going to be considerably stalled, says Shikha Dalmia.

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2012

'The Haj subsidy is a trap used by politicians to curry Muslim votes,' says Abusaleh Shariff, member, Rajinder Sachar Committee.