Shreya Nandi &Amp; Peerzada Abrar

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Centre launches Rs 4,531 cr mkt access support scheme

Centre launches Rs 4,531 cr mkt access support scheme

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support (MAS) intervention scheme for a six-year period (FY26-31) to improve global reach, visibility and competitiveness of Indian exporters through 'structured and outcome-oriented' interventions.

India-US to resume trade talks in January

India-US to resume trade talks in January

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Talks on the proposed trade deal between India and the United States will resume after the year-end holidays, coinciding with Sergio Gor -- a close aide of American President Donald Trump -- taking charge as the US Ambassador to India in early January, according to a person privy to the development.

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Digital healthcare platform Practo is targeting annualised gross merchandise value (GMV) of $1 billion by June 2026, with its expanding US operations expected to contribute between $250 million and $300 million, according to people familiar with the company's plans.

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2025

Prosus, the Amsterdam-based technology investor with net assets valued at over $200 billion spanning payments to e-commerce, has identified India as one of its most critical growth markets, and is increasing its strategic investments here.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China

Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2025

Mexico on Thursday imposed a tariff of up to 50 per cent on imports from its non-preferential trade partners, including India, a move that might hit New Delhi's annual $5.75 billion shipments to its third-largest car export market.

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Dutch technology investor Prosus signaled a sharp acceleration in artificial-intelligence investments across its portfolio in the country.

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2025

'There are very few issues and a political call needs to be taken about some of them.'

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

India's merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The uptick comes despite globa

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2025

India's gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US) on several Indian products.

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2025

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $41.68 billion in October, as gold imports trebled and outbound shipments registered their sharpest contraction in 14 months, according to data released by the commerce department.

Govt: Boost AI Now or Lose IT Edge

Govt: Boost AI Now or Lose IT Edge

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

'What the government is doing would be a drop in the ocean. It has to be matched by investments by industry.'

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

Guardians continue to have full oversight of teen trips and activity on the app.

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

Govt in talks to streamline FDI, FII processes: Goyal

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

The Centre is regularly holding consultations with stakeholders to streamline foreign direct investments (FDIs) and foreign institutional investments (FIIs) related processes to enable faster and more efficient investment flows into the country, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, adding one such meeting with stakeholders was held on Tuesday.

Byju's Alpha alleges $533 million was routed back to founder in new court filing

Byju's Alpha alleges $533 million was routed back to founder in new court filing

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2025

Debtor alleges evidence from OCI Ltd shows funds were "round-tripped" to Byju Raveendran despite his earlier sworn statements -- claims Byju's founders strongly reject.

Almost There: India, US Set to Seal Trade Deal

Almost There: India, US Set to Seal Trade Deal

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2025

'We are now awaiting a response from the US; they have to get back to us.'

Ola Electric rebuts LG tech leak claims

Ola Electric rebuts LG tech leak claims

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2025

Ola Electric has denied media reports suggesting its involvement in a leak of proprietary pouch cell technology (tech) from South Korea's LG Energy Solution, calling the allegations "baseless". The company said it has no commercial or research interest in the older pouch cell format cited in the reports, emphasising that its new 4680 Bharat Cell - based on advanced dry-electrode cylindrical tech - is already in commercial production.

Deepinder Goyal's $25 Mn Bet On Longer Life

Deepinder Goyal's $25 Mn Bet On Longer Life

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

'Our goal here is to become a small catalyst in humanity's journey of conscious evolution. To lead us into the Post-Darwin era.'

India-US Trade Deal In Final Lap!

India-US Trade Deal In Final Lap!

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2025

'As far as the contentious issues such as agriculture are concerned, we are finding some common ground.'