Sohini Das, Shine Jacob And Sanket Koul

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Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

After completion of its mandatory tender offer in Fortis Healthcare and Fortis Malar Hospitals, Malaysian health care giant IHH Healthcare is aiming to add 2,000 beds in a bid to double down on value creation in India. IHH, which is Asia's largest multinational private healthcare provider, currently has over 5,000 beds across a combined network of 35 hospitals and 11 states.

One-Regulator Education Bill Sent To Panel

One-Regulator Education Bill Sent To Panel

Rediff.com   18 hours ago

'It interferes in administrative matters of institutions, robbing them of their independence in day-to-day affairs and appointments.'

'14+ Anti-Obesity Drugs In The Pipeline'

'14+ Anti-Obesity Drugs In The Pipeline'

Rediff.com   3 days ago

The semaglutide patent expiry next year could unleash a wave of generic versions from Indian drugmakers, with prices expected to go lower -- at least 80 per cent.

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   4 days ago

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.

20% Shopping Centres Are Ghost Malls

20% Shopping Centres Are Ghost Malls

Rediff.com   4 days ago

Ghost malls have a vacancy rate of over 50 per cent.

GST 2.0 boosts petrol-diesel car sales over EVs

GST 2.0 boosts petrol-diesel car sales over EVs

Rediff.com   6 days ago

While GST on ICE vehicles was brought down significantly, for electric cars it remained at 5 per cent.

Indian Student Numbers Surge at UCL

Indian Student Numbers Surge at UCL

Rediff.com   6 days ago

University College London has recorded a 19 per cent and 26 per cent rise in undergraduate and postgraduate students from India for the 2026 term, indicating a preference for the UK over the US at a time when Indian students are facing visa uncertainties in US-based institutions.

GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane

GST 2.0 Puts Luxury Cars In Fast Lane

Rediff.com   6 days ago

India's luxury auto market is rebounding after a slow start to 2025, with GST 2.0 emerging as the main catalyst.

Trump Group To Invest Rs 1 Trillion In Telangana

Trump Group To Invest Rs 1 Trillion In Telangana

Rediff.com   7 days ago

The announcement comes a day after the state government proposed renaming a prominent stretch of road, running alongside the US consulate general, in Hyderabad as Donald Trump Avenue.

Telangana summit attracts Rs 1.88 trillion investment proposals

Telangana summit attracts Rs 1.88 trillion investment proposals

Rediff.com   7 days ago

Investment proposals for around Rs 1.88 trillion through 35 major agreements, spread across deep tech, green energy, and aerospace, were the hallmark moment of the first day of the two-day "Telangana Rising Global Summit", which started on Monday.

HD Hyundai plans shipyard in Thoothukudi for $2 billion

HD Hyundai plans shipyard in Thoothukudi for $2 billion

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

South Korea's HD Hyundai, one of the world's largest ship manufacturers, is planning to build a shipyard in Thoothukudi. The project may see an investment of around $2 billion, said a government source.

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Pan masala cess to boost public health, security

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2025

Experts said that earmarking of funds for public health at par with national security indicates a key policy shift.

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2025

Several IITs have been pushing for a diversification of job profiles as roles move beyond just tech companies and start-ups, particularly with the advent of AI.

PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

PMJAY for 70+ covered 700K treatments in one year

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

The government aims to cover around 60 million people in the age category, irrespective of income, with an assured 5 lakh annually to be shared within the family.

Will New Labour Codes Boost Textile Exports?

Will New Labour Codes Boost Textile Exports?

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

While the move may give a competitive edge over rivals like Bangladesh in the global market, several industry bodies raised concerns that many state governments may not implement it on the ground.

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

50 Mn To 100 Mn Indians Suffer From Long Covid

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Even by conservative assumptions that 5 to 10 per cent of infected individuals develop long Covid, India today may be home to 50 to 100 million infected individuals -- many silently coping with breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, brain fog, or unexplained clotting tendencies.

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Brookfield, Reliance Industries and Digital Realty, on Wednesday announced an investment of $11 billion till 2030 for building 1 gigawatt (Gw) state-of-the-art AI-native, purpose-built data centres in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Affordable homes no longer attractive to investors

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2025

Affordable homes, priced under Rs 40 lakh per unit, may not be attractive anymore, not just for developers but also for investors, with the segment seeing a 26 per cent price rise over three years since 2022 versus 40 per cent returns from luxury homes priced Rs 1.5 crore and above.

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

'We are expecting investment, public and private, of around Rs 40 trillion by 2029.'

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Seniors to Drive 25% of India's Pharma

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2025

'Once the 60-plus population hits 20 to 30 per cent of the country, the demand for elderly-care treatments will surge -- cardiac, metabolic, neurological, and musculoskeletal medicines are going to dominate the market for the next several decades.'