Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Karan Choudhury

Stories by Shine Jacob &Amp;Amp; Karan Choudhury

The Rs 35,000-cr business of making India GST-ready

The Rs 35,000-cr business of making India GST-ready

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2017

Some of the players in the GST race are Payworld, Dell, Tally Solutions

Diesel, petrol prices to change daily from June 16

Diesel, petrol prices to change daily from June 16

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2017

Since May 1, the dynamic fuel pricing model has been applied on a pilot basis in 5 cities

US launches incubator programme to mentor Indian start-ups

US launches incubator programme to mentor Indian start-ups

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

India emerges as a top destination to set up incubators for global firms

Modi, Abe likely to flag off bullet train project in Sep

Modi, Abe likely to flag off bullet train project in Sep

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2017

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is targeting the commissioning of the project by 2023-24

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

NDA's energy plan powered UP win, but it's not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof.

Housing for poor finally taking off

Housing for poor finally taking off

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

For those in the EWS and LIG category who wish to take a loan up to Rs 600,000, there is an interest subsidy of 6.5 per cent for a tenure of 15 years.

To make Indian Railways work like a corporate

To make Indian Railways work like a corporate

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

'You can never bring about a change if you only bring in outsiders. Consultants will never feel what changes are necessary and where,' says Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.

WannaCry spurs govt into boosting cybersecurity

WannaCry spurs govt into boosting cybersecurity

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

Sectoral cyber security teams to be set up to curb attacks, cyber coordination centre likely be set up in New Delhi by June.

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Railways goes corporate, will scrap Rs 30,000 cr social subsidy

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

This comes as IR posted its worst operating ratio (money spent to earn every Rs 100) in 16 years, at 96.9 in 2016-17.

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

Start-up India: Bloodbath on job street

Start-up India: Bloodbath on job street

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

Online marketplace majors, e-grocers, Internet of Things firms, app-based companies and transport service aggregators are among those that have had to shut shop or scale down operations. Now, survival skills like upskilling and retraining will determine who makes it.

10 ways the Rera Act affects realtors

10 ways the Rera Act affects realtors

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Promoters must mandatorily deposit 70% of unused fund collected for project in separate bank account

How India plans to counter China

How India plans to counter China

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

The Cabinet has approved a framework of understanding on cooperation in hydrocarbons with Bangladesh recently.

FreeCharge, MobiKwik in merger talks

FreeCharge, MobiKwik in merger talks

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

New entity is likely to get a top-up of $200 million from a Chinese investor

How WhatsApp plans to spread its wings

How WhatsApp plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

WhatsApp to foray into digital payments & expand to other markets

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal refers to all talk of mergers as 'noise'. 'All this is a distraction, when the focus should be on the customer,' he says.

What PMO will do for affordable housing

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.

India Internet Day: Of guerrilla warfare and barbarians at the gate

India Internet Day: Of guerrilla warfare and barbarians at the gate

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

Most Indian start-ups and e-commerce are largely funded by foreign investors

eBay India hopes to win war after losing ecommerce battle

eBay India hopes to win war after losing ecommerce battle

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2017

US major lost its first mover advantage, now wants to secure its investments in the country.