Shilpi Pandey And Barun Jha In New Delhi

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Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Defence major Boeing on Monday proposed greater business engagement with India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the US companies to provide friendlier business environment in the country.

Modi's US visit to boost fund inflows: Reliance MF

Modi's US visit to boost fund inflows: Reliance MF

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

It boosts confidence to investors sitting on the fence.

India pitches for US companies to list on Indian exchanges

India pitches for US companies to list on Indian exchanges

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first ever US visit, India made a pitch for listing by American and other foreign companies on Indian exchanges under the newly proposed Bharat Depository Receipts.

'Indian markets can generate $3-trillion wealth in 10 years'

'Indian markets can generate $3-trillion wealth in 10 years'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament and former investment manager Jayant Sinha on Friday said the country has potential to become a $5 trillion economy.

Bullish on India, investors set to pump in billions of dollars

Bullish on India, investors set to pump in billions of dollars

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits US, fund managers from India and abroad expect improving sentiments and impressive returns from Indian markets to help attract billions of dollars flowing into the country's asset management industry.

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Indian bourses can raise $100-150 bn capital every year: BSE

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

Some of the newer regulations are such that they are even better than many advanced countries such as in the Americas and the Europe.

Investors see 'Mangalyaan success' as India growth story model

Investors see 'Mangalyaan success' as India growth story model

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

As US businessmen and investors await Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, the investor community and the industry leaders said the success of 'Mangalyaan' goes on to prove India's growth story based on 'frugal innovations'.

India like cleanest among dirty shirts: Cartica Capital

India like cleanest among dirty shirts: Cartica Capital

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

Likening India to the "cleanest among the dirty shirts" left with a person towards the end of a business visit, a foreign fund house said the country presents enormous growth potential despite the "kind of mess" it has been in for many years.

Modi attacks EC, takes out roadshow in Varanasi

Modi attacks EC, takes out roadshow in Varanasi

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Narendra Modi Thursday launched an all-out war on the Election Commission accusing it of working "under pressure" and showing bias against him and took out a roadshow defying prohibitory orders over the denial of permission for him to hold a rally in Varanasi

Walmart seeks clarity on FDI rules for multi-brand entry

Walmart seeks clarity on FDI rules for multi-brand entry

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2014

The retailer has registered a new company called 'Wal-Mart India Private Ltd' in the country.

World needs fair tax regime for free markets: Australian PM

World needs fair tax regime for free markets: Australian PM

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

Tony Abbott's views come at a time when the influential G-20 grouping, that includes India, is making stringent efforts to crack down on illicit money flow in the financial system.

Lok Sabha elections, AAP dominate India discussions at Davos

Lok Sabha elections, AAP dominate India discussions at Davos

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party and talks about next Lok Sabha elections seem to be hogging the limelight when it comes to discussions around India at the World Economic Forum's annual talk-fest of the rich and famous from across the globe.

Huffington Post to launch India edition in May

Huffington Post to launch India edition in May

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2014

US-based leading online newspaper Huffington Post is planning to launch an India edition by May this year and negotiations are currently underway to finalise a local partner for this venture.

WEF: Mumbai may be projected as top global finance centre

WEF: Mumbai may be projected as top global finance centre

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2014

There have been many efforts in the past to develop Mumbai into an IFC, while an expert group was also set up by the government years ago to study this possibility.

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Gates, who is to attend the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, on Monday said there is reason to be optimistic than ever about the future progress using vaccines to give all children a healthy start to life.

Lack of stronger cyber security may cost world economy $3 trillion

Lack of stronger cyber security may cost world economy $3 trillion

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

With the recent proliferation of cyberattacks, corporate executives need to devote increasing attention to protecting information assets and on-line operations, said a report released on Monday by the World Economic Forum.

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

WEF meet sees high-profile exits even before start

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2014

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has cancelled his visit to WEF annual meeting after a deadly Taliban attack in his country.

Sharma rules out easing sourcing norms in multi-brand retail

Sharma rules out easing sourcing norms in multi-brand retail

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2013

Believes companies would come to India eventually.

Congress has accepted Rahul Gandhi as its leader: Khurshid

Congress has accepted Rahul Gandhi as its leader: Khurshid

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2013

Rubbishing reports of confusion within the Congress on its prime ministerial candidate, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi is the party's "consensus leader" and it was up to him to decide about taking on the leadership role in the government.

India seeks ratification of extradition pact by Indonesia

India seeks ratification of extradition pact by Indonesia

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2013

India on Friday pressed Indonesia to speedily ratification an extradition treaty, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the two countries would frame a comprehensive action plan for mutually beneficial security cooperation.