Nayanima Basu And Sanjay Jog

Stories by Nayanima Basu And Sanjay Jog

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2014

No one's quite sure on the retail FDI issue in this regard, after the new Rajasthan and Delhi governments cancelled the approvals given by their predecessors

Pakistan may seek immunity for drivers crossing border

Pakistan may seek immunity for drivers crossing border

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

Pakistan has kept trade and bus services suspended for a little over 10 days but has not publicly stated its stance.

Abe, Singh to meet today; investment deals likely

Abe, Singh to meet today; investment deals likely

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2014

The annual summit between India and Japan on Saturday will seek to forge greater bilateral trade and investment ties, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe coming with a high-powered business delegation.

No Modi wave in India, says Pawar

No Modi wave in India, says Pawar

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2014

Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar said on Friday there was no Modi wave in the country but argued that the new government at the Centre should be stable in the larger interest of the economy and the country. He observed that development would be a major plank in the run up to the coming parliamentary elections.

Coal ministry proposes new bid rules to check corruption

Coal ministry proposes new bid rules to check corruption

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

After the Union comptroller and auditor-general saying there'd been a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crore in allotment of coal blocks, the draft Request For Proposal (RFP) for new allocations has strong clauses for cancellation for breaches on this count.

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant

DMIC project will be delivered on schedule: Amitabh Kant

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Downplaying concerns of delay, Amitabh Kant, managing director of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMIC), says the project will be delivered on time.

Maharashtra may take AAP route on power

Maharashtra may take AAP route on power

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2014

Committee set up by state govt considering reduction in rates

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Government plans to allow FDI in e-commerce before April

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

Floats discussion paper for stakeholders' feedback with a deadline of January 28.

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

Executives in the segment say some top European, Japanese and Korean retailers are seriously interested.

UPA's new year gift: FDI in Railways

UPA's new year gift: FDI in Railways

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2013

DIPP had proposed 100% FDI in Railways, which it had to now scale down to 74% in certain areas

Indo-US row a blow for trade ties

Indo-US row a blow for trade ties

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

Flaring of tempers comes atop much simmering trouble on clashing views; these stands might now get frozen.

RBI's thumbs-down for exporters

RBI's thumbs-down for exporters

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2013

RBI declines to accede to plea, upheld by Padmanabhan panel, for priority sector tag; feels move would dilute claims of those needing it more.

Gadkari is AAP target, Anjali Damania to contest from Nagpur

Gadkari is AAP target, Anjali Damania to contest from Nagpur

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2013

AAP is quite keen to repeat party chief Arvind Kejriwal's sterling victory against Delhi's former chief minister Sheila Dikshit by pitting Damania against Gadkari in the proposed high-profile contest.

War not an option, but can't brush aside issues: Pak Punjab CM

War not an option, but can't brush aside issues: Pak Punjab CM

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2013

Chief Minister of the Punjab province in Pakistan and the Pakistan prime minister's brother, Shahbaz Sharif, tells Nayanima Basu that strategic issues go hand in hand with trade normalisation. Sharif believes that cordial relations are in the interest of the people of both India and Pakistan and issues such as Kashmir will also be resolved soon.

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Mumbai will take Modi back to his roots

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2013

Mega rally on December 22 to have special enclosure for 10,000 tea vendors, says Sanjay Jog.

Congress softens stand on seat sharing with NCP in Maharashtra

Congress softens stand on seat sharing with NCP in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2013

Debacle in four states prompts party to step up efforts to fare well in general elections, reports Sanjay Jog.

Bali decision ring-fences us completely: Anand Sharma

Bali decision ring-fences us completely: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2013

A visibly elated Sharma said the decision gave India complete protection even if it breached the food subsidy limit under WTO rules

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

India steals the show at Bali meet; 'peace clause' stalemate continues

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2013

India rejected the proposed interim measure and trade facilitation agreement, risking an outright collapse of the ongoing talks.

Irrigation scam: PIL for independent scrutiny

Irrigation scam: PIL for independent scrutiny

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2013

The high court has directed the state government to file its response.