Surajeet Das Gupta And Nayanima Basu

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Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Imported apples, ACs may cost more

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2013

Govt mulls raising duty on non-essential goods with annual import bill exceeding $1 billion

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

July exports euphoria a statistical illusion

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2013

Many economists say only a substantial rise from October would point to a real recovery.

Rupee slide due to panic, says EXIM Bank

Rupee slide due to panic, says EXIM Bank

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

The rupee has fallen almost 20 per cent in the first four months of FY14, forcing the government to consider raising import duties on gold and non-essential luxury items.

Exporters smile as order books bloat

Exporters smile as order books bloat

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2013

Depreciating rupee a silver lining for some businesses amid the economic downturn.

We are exploring 100% FDI in retail: Adidas CMD

We are exploring 100% FDI in retail: Adidas CMD

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

To put its Reebok business in order, the German footwear major hand-picked the soft-spoken Erick Haskell, who has vast experience of working in China.

India still eyes World Bank loans

India still eyes World Bank loans

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

Diplomatic channels activated to keep India eligible for soft loans from World Bank affiliate, though rules show it's probably time we made way for the needier others.

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

No Indian for WTO deputy chief post

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2013

For the first time in the last eight years, India would not have any representative for the post of deputy director general.

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

How downturn helped Bajaj quell Chakan strike

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2013

Striking workers lacked support in the Pimpri-Chinchwad-Chakan belt.

Wage negotiation only after output returns to normal: Rajiv Bajaj

Wage negotiation only after output returns to normal: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2013

Just hours after the union at Bajaj Auto's Chakan plant called off its strike unconditionally, managing director Rajiv Bajaj spoke to Business Standard.

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2013

Deal to help RCom reduce debt, Sun gain subscribers in new markets

Indo-Pak trade talks to be hit again

Indo-Pak trade talks to be hit again

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2013

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation, meaning non-discriminatory treatment for each other) issue is of prime importance to India, as it wants to have greater access in the Pakistani markets.

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Jet-Etihad deal hits Sebi, DIPP roadblocks

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2013

Concerns over effective control not addressed in the second revised shareholders' agreement, says DIPP; Sebi opposes commercial cooperation pact

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Trade deficit: Enough forex reserve to easily finance 59% of India's imports

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2013

The trade deficit makes up an important part of the current account deficit, which had touched an all-time high of 4.8 per cent in 2012-13.

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2013

FDI in brownfield investment has resulted in acquisition of domestic drug-manufacturing firms by multinational companies.

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

India plans massive duty cut on Pakistan textile imports

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2013

Currently, India imposes 30-45 per cent duty on textile products from Pakistan.

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Three FDI offers fail transparency test

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2013

FIPB rejects proposals from firms that have not divulged details of beneficial ownership or source of funding

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

PM calls industry after receiving SOS from Sharma

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2013

In a meeting with the commerce minister, India Inc hammered Sharma on the collapse of investments, structural nature of the current account deficit and stagnant growth in agriculture.

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

A tough challenge awaits AirAsia chief in India

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

Given the cost structure in the country, it won't be easy for AirAsia to offer 'Nano' fares and still make money.

Ours is an FMCG company, not a chit fund: Amway chief

Ours is an FMCG company, not a chit fund: Amway chief

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

William S Pinckney was arrested by the Kerala police for alleged violation of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act.