Radhika Ramaseshan, Business Standard

Stories by Radhika Ramaseshan, Business Standard

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

The RBI added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold reserves to 879 tonnes as of January 31, 2025.

Govt Ready For Advanced Jet-Engine Deal

Govt Ready For Advanced Jet-Engine Deal

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

It involves India spending an estimated Rs 40,000 crores to Rs 50,000 crores and will take 10 to 15 years to develop.

'We Are Not The Obstacle To Peace'

'We Are Not The Obstacle To Peace'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'We will never recognise any part of territories occupied by the Russians.'

AC prices likely to go up by 4-5% due to component shortages

AC prices likely to go up by 4-5% due to component shortages

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2025

As temperatures shoot up this month signalling an early onset of summer, sales of air conditioners (AC) are set to increase, with companies expected to hike the prices of ACs by 4-5 per cent due to component shortages. Leading players like Haier and Bluestar and suppliers like EPack Durables have raised their production capacities to meet the 25-30 per cent rise in demand expected in the coming months.

NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2025

States are mandated to develop and implement 'heat HAPs' for prevention of heat-induced diseases. But most do not go beyond standard advisory on heat prevention.

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

Why Govt Is In No Hurry On Digital Competition Bill

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'Indian players in the digital market should not be dominated by global players, and they should not dominate the smaller players -- these discussions are on.'

Navi Mumbai airport opening pushed back by 2 months

Navi Mumbai airport opening pushed back by 2 months

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

The entire construction of the Navi Mumbai airport project is expected to be completed in five phases.

'Trump uncertainty will not affect India investment'

'Trump uncertainty will not affect India investment'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'There is no linkage as far as the Indian power-generating business is concerned.'

Why Home Insurance Is A Must

Why Home Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

A home insurance policy covers damage from earthquakes, fires, explosions, floods, landslides, cyclones, storms, aircraft damage, and acts of terrorism.

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

'Luxury car market may double by 2030'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'From the Indian perspective, young customers with more disposable income will also drive the growth.'

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2025

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast.

Retail Investors Bear Brunt Of Market Crash

Retail Investors Bear Brunt Of Market Crash

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2025

Retail investors have been the hardest hit in the recent market downturn, with stocks where they hold over 20% falling 45% from their 52-week highs.

Stricter Steel Rules May Crush Small Manufacturers

Stricter Steel Rules May Crush Small Manufacturers

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

Since India relies heavily on specialised imported fasteners for critical applications in industries, such as automobiles, aerospace, electronics, and defence, their sudden unavailability will jeopardise production.

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

Delhi's Fuel Ban On 15-year-old Vehicles Finds No Backers

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

The Delhi government has announced that vehicles older than 15 years will be denied fuel at petrol pumps starting April 1.

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

Apple's ambitious strategy to expand iPhone exports, shift more production from China to India at a faster pace, and grow its domestic market hits a Trump-sized roadblock.

'Scale Of Wealth Destruction Is Sudden And Sweeping'

'Scale Of Wealth Destruction Is Sudden And Sweeping'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

618 companies were part of the billion dollar club when the markets reached all-time highs on September 26, 2024. That number has fallen to 500 following a $1 trillion wipeout in India's market capitalisation amid relentless selling by FPIs.

Sensex May Hit 105,000 by Dec 2025

Sensex May Hit 105,000 by Dec 2025

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

The risk-reward for the Indian markets, Morgan Stanley said, is turning favourable.

Does Modi Want Sharad Pawar On His Side?

Does Modi Want Sharad Pawar On His Side?

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

Political sources say Modi is 'keen' on getting the NCP (SP) over to the Mahayuti to counter Eknath Shinde's 'demands' and to act as a cushion against his present allies, Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu, 'in case their relationship became untenable'.