Nitin Sethi &Amp;Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

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Why India's exporters are worried

Why India's exporters are worried

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

As the liquidity crunch reaches crisis levels and getting tax refunds remain a big headache, exporters saw orders fall by 15 per cent till October.

Indian exporters can't crack Chinese, US markets

Indian exporters can't crack Chinese, US markets

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

Demand will boom in the US and China, but exporters say it will be difficult for India to tap these markets.

GST woes: Rs 65,000-crore worth of exports may get stuck

GST woes: Rs 65,000-crore worth of exports may get stuck

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

The large drop was for export orders that were meant to be delivered until October.

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2017

Take part in the growth story, Amit A Shah tells Corporate India.

What drove July core sector growth

What drove July core sector growth

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

Growth was primarily pushed by a jump in steel and electricity generation, apart from a sustained rise in natural gas output.

It takes 118 days to set up business in India

It takes 118 days to set up business in India

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2017

Tamil Nadu, the best-performing state, managed to do this in 63 days. Land allotment took 156 days nationally and 28 days in Himachal Pradesh. Environmental approval took 91 days nationally and 25 days in Chhattisgarh.

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

In the run up to three years of the National Democratic Alliance government, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman says it is time to consolidate some of the major initiatives as well as take new steps.

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Trade deficit at 29-month high

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

Exports rise for 8th month, albeit at lower pace

The problem with India's tough stand on H1-B visa

The problem with India's tough stand on H1-B visa

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Amid hints that the government might be exploring capping royalty payments by India-based subsidiaries to US companies, experts warn Subhayan Chakraborty why such a move will only hurt the Indian economy.

It's fiscal! Centre-state ties to undergo drastic change

It's fiscal! Centre-state ties to undergo drastic change

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

There will be a dramatic alteration in the role the Centre and the states will play to shape India's fiscal and economic destiny, report Nitin Sethi and Ishan Bakshi.

No govt deadline to implement long pending forest policy

No govt deadline to implement long pending forest policy

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

The fact that the government has no specific deadline to impose this policy was revealed through a response to an RTI application in February 2017.

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

Projects to pay for clean up if environmental damage is found

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

French retailer Auchan scouts India all over again

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2017

Auchan and another French retailer, Carrefour, exited India in 2014

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries

Exports rise for 5th month, but imports at 2 year high

Exports rise for 5th month, but imports at 2 year high

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Imports rise at highest pace in more than 2 years as crude oil price spikes.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

The research found that 50% of the people were receiving either nothing or less cash than they were entitled in lieu of the subsidised grains that were stopped under the pilots starting from September 2015 till May 2016.

Changes in tribal rights and green rules 'save' 130 mines

Changes in tribal rights and green rules 'save' 130 mines

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

The changes were made to several regulations in a coordinated manner by the environment ministry, the tribal affairs ministry and the mines ministry over a year.

From March, you can start a business in Mumbai and Delhi in just 4 days

From March, you can start a business in Mumbai and Delhi in just 4 days

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

Government planning to slash the number of days required to start a business in Mumbai, Delhi from the current 26.