Vinay Umarji &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

Stories by Vinay Umarji &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

Sabarmati railway station is the venue for the ground-breaking ceremony, be chaired by Modi and Abe, of the Rs 98,000-crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project.

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Most commodities have risen 30-50% in the last one year

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2017

Indian industry will have to deal with high raw material prices, and user industries will see their costs rising though with a lag in some cases.

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Money laundering norms stump jewellery sector

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Dealers with turnover of Rs 2 crore and above covered; industry says threshold too low

Why pulses have become costlier

Why pulses have become costlier

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

According to government data, the prices have still not crossed the MSPs in some mandis.

The Man who can't see the Bigger Picture

The Man who can't see the Bigger Picture

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

Public expression of dissent and quitting a party is not new for Shankersinh Vaghela

Rising commodity prices to take a toll on Q2 results

Rising commodity prices to take a toll on Q2 results

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

On an average most commodities are up between 20-30 per cent compared to a year ago levels.

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Why Gujarat is experiencing floods like never before

Why Gujarat is experiencing floods like never before

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

Simultaneous activation of both Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal low-pressure systems has led to the state receiving an excess 65 per cent rainfall.

Now, gold importers misusing FTA route for money laundering

Now, gold importers misusing FTA route for money laundering

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

In July alone, 2.5 tonnes of gold coins were imported so far from South Korea under zero-duty facility

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

A new solution to raise deal speed is expected to avoid hiccups in trading when launched on August 1

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

GST woes: How Surat's powerloom industry is dying a slow death

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2017

Surat houses more than 650,000 powerlooms. Of this, at least 60 per cent have been shut since a month, a loss of Rs 900 crore, finds out Vinay Umarji.

Why India's gold import bill is set to hit 5-year high

Why India's gold import bill is set to hit 5-year high

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Good monsoon, farm loan waiver -- the two key reasons behind more customers in jewellery shops

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

GST preparedness: Karnataka tops

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

Ironically, West Bengal, which has been seeking a postponement of the GST roll-out, has fared better among most other states.

Brand new student friendly courses at IIM-A

Brand new student friendly courses at IIM-A

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

IIM-A will be offering six programmes that are blended or a mix of online and offline.

Sacked IT workers seek jobs, and a 'listening ear'

Sacked IT workers seek jobs, and a 'listening ear'

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2017

Finding an increasing pool of professionals being dismissed, start-ups and others are improvising to offer emotional support and career guidance.

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

In India 24-carat gold is used mostly in coins and bars

US calling India: Come, study with us

US calling India: Come, study with us

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

Roadshows in India by state and private universities increase over fear of losing foreign students.

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2017

PSG College of Technology has invited IT firms and external agencies to conduct training.

India readying a more transparent gold policy

India readying a more transparent gold policy

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

The proposed bullion bank can help settle gold loan accounts in gold terms, and promote existing gold schemes, along with launching schemes including gold-recurring deposits.