Ishan Bakshi &Amp;Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Ishan Bakshi &Amp;Amp; T E Narasimhan

In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak

In Ooty, chai pe charcha to double tea export to Pak

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2016

At 235,000 tonnes per annum, Pakistan is the third largest importer of tea in the world as it can't grow tea because of adverse climate conditions. India supplies just about a tenth of tea imported the neighbouring country

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

GST may burn a hole in middle class' pocket

GST may burn a hole in middle class' pocket

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

Taxes on health, excluding medicines, could rise from 8.8 per cent currently, to around 13.6 per cent - an increase of 4.8 per cent.

Which sector to benefit most from GST?

Which sector to benefit most from GST?

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2016

Moody's expects tax to be lower than the multitude of taxes such as sales tax, excise duties, local taxes, and value-added taxes the automobile sector currently pays

Startup India: Why progress is soooo slow

Startup India: Why progress is soooo slow

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

Seven months down the line, not much progress has been made, except that the scheme is still being fine-tuned.

What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time

What makes Rajinikanth the most valued brand of his time

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

The superstar refuses to endorse any label except for one regional cola brand at the start of his career almost four decades ago.

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

The rail ministry has fitted 7,000 bio-toilets and the target is to fix 30,000 for the year.

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rajinikanth: Chennai Express

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Decoding Indian cinema's biggest superstar.

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

How airlines plan to draw passengers' attention

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

As fliers find themselves spoilt for choice, airlines are looking at ways in which to position themselves distinctively.

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Air Carnival to start flying from July 18, offers cheap fares

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2016

The fare for the inaugural flight is Rs 1 and the tariff for the first three months is Rs 999.

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.

Bank employees to go on strike on July 12-13

Bank employees to go on strike on July 12-13

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2016

The unions have called for a strike against proposed closure of associate banks and their merger with the State Bank of India

'Narasimha Rao pushed reforms through stealth'

'Narasimha Rao pushed reforms through stealth'

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2016

Political scientist Vinay Sitapati explores the role played by the then Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in steering the reforms through in his new book Half Lion.

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport utility vehicles to vans to pick-up trucks. It also has a range of electric and hybrid vehicles

Impact of the pay hike burden on 11 key states

Impact of the pay hike burden on 11 key states

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

West Bengal and Maharashtra, despite having fewer public sector employees, are likely to face a higher burden of salaries and pensions.

Tamil Nadu: In debt, state faces pressure to implement pay hike

Tamil Nadu: In debt, state faces pressure to implement pay hike

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

This time, five states, including Tamil Nadu, have requested the Centre to delay the pay hikes.

Among durables, households spend highest on vehicles

Among durables, households spend highest on vehicles

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

The survey covered 47,535 households in rural areas and 36,065 households in urban areas.

With US interest rates heading upwards, how will India fare?

With US interest rates heading upwards, how will India fare?

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Higher interest rates in the US do not necessarily coincide with capital outflows.

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

For panchayats, financial freedom is a distant dream

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

The Finance Commission has substantially increased the allocation of funds to panchayats, but a large part of it is apportioned by state governments.

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.