Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Nayanima Basu

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Nayanima Basu

Pvt players may run freight, passenger trains in India

Pvt players may run freight, passenger trains in India

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2015

Inviting private sector in Indian Railways is a good idea.

Economic growth may not exceed 6.8% without reforms: Bibek Debroy

Economic growth may not exceed 6.8% without reforms: Bibek Debroy

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2015

We should improve the business climate in Mumbai and Delhi, and India's ranking would immediately shoot up, says Bibek Debroy, a full member of NITI Aayog.

Moody's continues to assign India lowest investment grade

Moody's continues to assign India lowest investment grade

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Budget clearly prioritised growth over fiscal consolidation, said Atsi Sheth, Senior VP, Moody's Investors Service.

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

SAARC Yatra continues in Islamabad today

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Both sides will discuss the ongoing incidents of ceasefire violations at the border, the resolution of which will be given topmost priority

'It's a balanced Budget that protects the interests of different groups'

'It's a balanced Budget that protects the interests of different groups'

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2015

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian's interview.

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

Reddy has worked to reform the economy.

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Part of Mukesh Ambani-led project, 55 other SEZs cancelled

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2015

The plan is to de-notify the entire SEZ.

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Inside DIPP, Japan Plus gets going on $33.5-bn dream

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Japan Plus to facilitate and fast-track investment proposals.

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2015

Weeks after 'breakthrough', substantial work is yet to be done

Don't rush in using new GDP data for policies: Arvind Subramanian

Don't rush in using new GDP data for policies: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2015

New data is puzzling as these aren't corroborated by other data

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

UPA-II has yielded a 7.5 per cent average annual growth rate

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Minister projects Rajasthan as Make in India destination

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2015

Sitharaman also highlighted the steps taken by the government to achieve ease of doing business by digitisation of approvals and making more stable policies to make India a favourable destination for investors.

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Walmart India head may meet Sitharaman

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

The previous United Progressive Alliance government had permitted up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail but the current National Democratic Alliance government is opposed to it.

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

India, Australia to sign economic pact by year-end

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2015

During his visit to India last year, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott had expressed concern over lack of growth in bilateral trade.

Even NITI Aayog members are clueless about its role

Even NITI Aayog members are clueless about its role

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2015

Bibek Debroy raised seven questions about the new institution.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

Govt to focus on 10-12 states to kick-start Make In India

Govt to focus on 10-12 states to kick-start Make In India

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

Although the idea is to focus on all states to turn India into a global manufacturing hub, the department of industrial policy and promotion, the nodal agency to carry out the campaign, has selected a handful of states that have a sound industrial backbone such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and others.

GST on petroleum might remain a distant goal

GST on petroleum might remain a distant goal

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

The Centre would need the concurrence of 20 states out of 29 to impose a GST on petroleum

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Now, Russia to get a taste of Amul too!

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2014

Amul will now export dairy products to Russia.