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Denim firms see flood of export orders

Denim firms see flood of export orders

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2009

The revival has been such that denim players are experiencing a tsunami of orders. Arvind Limited, India's largest denim producer based in Ahmedabad, has its hands full with export orders. The firm has a denim production capacity of 75 lakh (7.5 million) metres a month.

How the new tax code will affect you

How the new tax code will affect you

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2009

While retaining the basic exemption limits at Rs 1.6 lakh (for individuals), Rs 1.9 lakh (for women) and Rs 2.4 lakh (for the retired), the slabs have been hiked substantially.

Reduce tenure, not EMI, when home loan rates dip

Reduce tenure, not EMI, when home loan rates dip

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2009

Reduced EMIs may be very appealing to borrowers because of a lesser burden on a monthly basis, but there is a catch to it. If the tenure remains unchanged, there is a higher interest outgo.

Computerised CAT to cost less than Rs 2,000

Computerised CAT to cost less than Rs 2,000

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

While the registration fee for CAT 2009, which was Rs 1,300 last year, will surely increase due to the high administrative and infrastructure costs because of the computerisation, it may still be less than Rs 2,000. CAT, say IIMs, will be a candidate-friendly test in terms of flexibility in the selection of test date, ease of registration, better physical environment and test experience, and enhanced security with biometric identification of candidates and video monitoring.

Cisco to invest $2 billion in Modi's GIFT

Cisco to invest $2 billion in Modi's GIFT

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2009

"We have signed an MoU with Cisco to make an investment in GIFT and help us evolve our technology platform. The American giant is likely to invest over $2 billion in the project," a top government official of GIFT said. Cisco is also expected to pick up some stake in the project. However, the details are still being worked and it will take about three-four months to finalise the deal, the official added.

Cong for social welfare, BJP for reforms: Experts

Cong for social welfare, BJP for reforms: Experts

Rediff.com   15 May 2009

The equations would take change completely in case a third front forms the government. Many experts feel that banking, insurance and healthcare will not be impacted whoever forms the government.

Goldman Sachs to train Indian women entrepreneurs

Goldman Sachs to train Indian women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com   5 May 2009

As part of its focus on developing startups across the world, Goldman Sachs is looking at training and development of around 29 select women entrepreneurs in India.

Ford India to launch small car in a year

Ford India to launch small car in a year

Rediff.com   5 May 2009

Asked if it is looking at the Maruti 800 and the Chevrolet Spark segment, Nigel E Wark, executive director, marketing, sales and service, Ford India, said: "Yes, we will be launching the small car in this segment broadly, but there are sub-segments and this is where we will differentiate ourselves. We will be competing in the largest volume segment. India and China are the two markets where small cars are in huge demand and we will be focusing on these countries."

Reliance makes silent re-entry into petro retail

Reliance makes silent re-entry into petro retail

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2009

RIL is aiming to revive its 350-odd outlets in Gujarat and Maharashtra by the end of April, followed by the rest of the country. The company may sell only these two products for some time. The company had closed all its 1,400-odd retail outlets through the country last year, after sales dropped drastically due to its inability to match the subsidised prices offered by state sector oil marketing companies.

Ahmedabad set to be Vodafone's services hub

Ahmedabad set to be Vodafone's services hub

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2009

In a bid to increase efficiency, telecom major Vodafone Essar is set to relocate over 1,500 of its employees to Ahmedabad from all over the country.

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Ajit Jain: Berkshire's next Oracle?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2009

Ajit Jain specialises in mega-catastrophe coverage, that is, he takes risks that rivals avoid.

Check out some cheap investment options

Check out some cheap investment options

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2009

Cheap investment options that offer quick entry and exit.

ICICI Group prepares succession plan

ICICI Group prepares succession plan

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2009

Sources said that this is a contingency plan, in the event of an exit of the present heads of its two subsidiaries ICICI Prudential and ICICI Ventures. At present, Shikha Sharma is managing director & chief executive officer (CEO) of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, while Renuka Ramanathan is managing director and CEO of ICICI Ventures.

B-schools prod students to float ventures

B-schools prod students to float ventures

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2009

Mumbai-based SP Jain Institute of Management and Research has announced that it will provide initial financial assistance to the tune of Rs 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million)to any of its students who wishes to don the entrepreneurial hat. The business school has set up an entrepreneurship cell in association with National Entrepreneurship Network.

Pharma emerges as major recruiter

Pharma emerges as major recruiter

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2009

Firms like Abbot, Piramal and Bayer India have made their presence felt at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. Increasingly, pharma companies are finding it easier to recruit people from B-schools for jobs in marketing, human resources and finance.

IIM-A study bats for IPL players

IIM-A study bats for IPL players

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2009

Analyses cricketers' valuation based on their attributes.

Hiranandani's problems mount as merger plan fails

Hiranandani's problems mount as merger plan fails

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2009

Valuations of projects dated, says valuer. Also, angry shareholders could come together to oppose the proposed reverse merger.

Loan rangers should hold their horses

Loan rangers should hold their horses

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2008

While the fall in rates is certainly a good signal, is it a great idea to take a loan to purchase a home or car? Most experts felt that this may not be the right time to do so.

MFs, life insurers eye pension business

MFs, life insurers eye pension business

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2008

Most mutual fund players and life insurance companies are planning to bid for appointment as pension fund managers for all citizens after the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) today decided to seek expression of interest from prospective fund managers.

Banks begin to revalue properties as prices fall

Banks begin to revalue properties as prices fall

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2008

With a sharp dip in property prices, leading banks, including State Bank of India, are reassessing the value of properties against which loans have been granted.Sources familiar with the developments said that banks are worried that the recent fall could impact their risk valuation, if asset prices continue to fall.Banks are now worried that if rates fall further buyers may lose interest in the property, especially if they are not living in it.