Subhayan Chakraborty, Archis Mohan And Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Subhayan Chakraborty, Archis Mohan And Indivjal Dhasmana

Er, how many jobs were actually created in the non-farm sector in 2017?

Er, how many jobs were actually created in the non-farm sector in 2017?

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2018

ASK Wealth Advisors says 5 million, CMIE's estimate is 2 million and Ghosh & Ghosh said it was 7 million!

Will GST 2.0 lead to changes in tax rates?

Will GST 2.0 lead to changes in tax rates?

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2018

Assembly elections coming up in November and December could offer a window of opportunity to the government to make GST attractive through rate cuts.

India hopes to be 3rd largest economy by 2030, behind US and China

India hopes to be 3rd largest economy by 2030, behind US and China

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2018

However, if the rupee depreciates much, the economy in dollar terms would be that much smaller.

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Will Donaldbhai grace Republic Day 2019?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2018

A US president graced the Republic Day parade in the first year of the Modi regime. Will another American prez turn up in the final year of the first Modi Sarkar?

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2018

The BJP can only form a government if the PDP splits.

Amid inflation worries, June manufacturing sees fastest growth in 2018

Amid inflation worries, June manufacturing sees fastest growth in 2018

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

PMI went up from 51.2 points in May to 53.1 in June. Owing to the June figure, PMI for manufacturing stood at 51.9 points in the first quarter of 2018-19 against 51.8 points in the fourth quarter of 2017-18.

How GST changed Indian politics

How GST changed Indian politics

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2018

Shadow of elections may overshadow political consensus at GST Council meetings.

RS dy chairman's election a key test of Oppn unity

RS dy chairman's election a key test of Oppn unity

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

A suitable non-Congress candidate from a regional party could help influence even some of the NDA allies like the Shiv Sena and the Janata Dal-United to vote for a consensus Opposition candidate, reports Archis Mohan.

How Congress is targeting 150m first-time voters

How Congress is targeting 150m first-time voters

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has taken to invest in young people from non-dynastic backgrounds to build a core team of 100-odd youths in every state who believe in the Congress party's philosophy, reports Archis Mohan.

Why PM Modi picked Dehradun for Yoga Day

Why PM Modi picked Dehradun for Yoga Day

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2018

The state doesn't only have religious and spiritual significance, but also electoral significance as it is the last Yoga Day celebrations before the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, reports Archis Mohan.

Opposition unites against Modi -- never mind the Congress

Opposition unites against Modi -- never mind the Congress

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2018

Kerala Chief Minister and CPI-M leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, West Bengal CM and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee, and Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy lent support to the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government's fight with the Centre.

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

Despite the 6-month high, trade deficit has widened to a four-month high of $14.62 billion, as imports rose by 14.85 per cent during the month, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

Over 39 lakh jobs created in 7 months till March

Over 39 lakh jobs created in 7 months till March

Rediff.com   22 May 2018

The highest number of jobs were created in the age group of 18-21 at 1.29 million, followed by 22-25 years of age at 1.12 million during these seven months.

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

Rediff.com   20 May 2018

Ahmedabad-based crypto firm Kali Digital Ecosystems' plea against the ban will be heard on July 20.

How KCR helped the Congress-JD-S mission

How KCR helped the Congress-JD-S mission

Rediff.com   20 May 2018

A message from KCR on Thursday evening persuaded the Congress to take its MLAs to Hyderabad.

Why did Modi say he spoke to Deve Gowda?

Why did Modi say he spoke to Deve Gowda?

Rediff.com   19 May 2018

JD-S sources read it as an attempt by Modi to sow seeds of doubt in the Opposition ranks.

Can Yechury step into Surjeet's big shoes?

Can Yechury step into Surjeet's big shoes?

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

Yechury could play the role Harkishan Singh Surjeet had played in 1996 and 2004 to unify the opposition, writes Archis Mohan.