Nayanima Basu &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Stories by Nayanima Basu &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

WTO discussing food security due to India's efforts: Roberto Azevedo

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2013

In an interview with Nayanima Basu, the DG lauds the efforts of Indian negotiators in bringing the deal on the table.

RIL's wait for higher gas price to get longer

RIL's wait for higher gas price to get longer

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2013

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries (RIL) might be denied a higher gas price from its D1 and D3 fields until the arbitration process with the government is over and a third-party expert report on the fall in output at the KG-D6 block is out.

FinMin questions IMF's GDP growth projections

FinMin questions IMF's GDP growth projections

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2013

IMF projected India's economic growth at 4.25% in 2013-14.

Construction firms top service tax amnesty charts

Construction firms top service tax amnesty charts

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

As of September, account for bulk of applications for availing of the government's amnesty scheme.

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Hennes & Mauritz's FDI proposal gets DIPP green signal

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2013

Approval comes 6 months after Swedish clothing giant applied for India entry; FIPB now to consider on Oct 18.

Stability returns to North Block

Stability returns to North Block

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

The rupee and equity turmoil seem over, with interest shifting to key personnel changes and 2014 polls.

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Are India and Bangladesh choosing pragmatism over politics?

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

The compulsions of domestic politics notwithstanding, India and Bangladesh script a new story in bilateral relations, say Nayanima Basu and Aditi Phadnis

FinMin chalks out strategy to limit US shutdown damage

FinMin chalks out strategy to limit US shutdown damage

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2013

India may be hit if stalemate in Washington persists over two weeks.

Centre hopeful of GST nod at Oct 21 meet

Centre hopeful of GST nod at Oct 21 meet

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2013

State finance ministers' panel to decide on latest attempt at harmonising of views on Constitution amendment.

Mahila Bank to have pay-per-use IT infra model

Mahila Bank to have pay-per-use IT infra model

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2013

Move to hasten rollout and, if successful, set a precedent for new banking firms.

India won't withdraw from G20 currency pool

India won't withdraw from G20 currency pool

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2013

A day after BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations agreed on a $100-billion foreign currency reserve pool to tackle the volatile foreign exchange markets, India on Friday said the pool would act as a buffer arrangement, adding it might not withdraw anything from this reserve.

India to ask US to calibrate tapering of stimulus

India to ask US to calibrate tapering of stimulus

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2013

India says it gives equal treatment to foreign companies on tax matters, not special consideration.

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2013

Govt mulls raising duty on non-essential goods with annual import bill exceeding $1 billion

Plan spend may be axed again: Montek

Plan spend may be axed again: Montek

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2013

A cut in government spending would come at the cost of growth.

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

Many economists say only a substantial rise from October would point to a real recovery.

Special pact with World Bank to keep loan tap open

Special pact with World Bank to keep loan tap open

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

The World Bank would provide loans to India at higher than its existing concessional rates but lower than the market rate.

Rupee slide due to panic, says EXIM Bank

Rupee slide due to panic, says EXIM Bank

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

The rupee has fallen almost 20 per cent in the first four months of FY14, forcing the government to consider raising import duties on gold and non-essential luxury items.

FinMin to pitch for upgrade from Japanese agency

FinMin to pitch for upgrade from Japanese agency

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2013

Amid fears of a downgrade from ratings agencies, the finance ministry is gearing up for a visit of Japan Credit Rating Agency officials on September 6.

Earning Rs 10 cr? Get ready for 35% income tax

Earning Rs 10 cr? Get ready for 35% income tax

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

Cabinet likely to pave way for the 'super-rich' tax today.