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Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Govt rules out fresh PSB merger proposal

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Experts attribute the lower target to increased allocation under the credit guarantee scheme for small businesses. Out of the Rs 3.21 trillion worth loans sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in the last financial year, Rs 3.12 trillion were disbursed to entrepreneurs, according to official data.

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Re-evaluate your career goals and be ready to embrace challenges. ' 'Work thoroughly on your resume by highlighting the key skills and major areas of work.' 'Check and apply for jobs posted by employers regularly.' 'Stay positive.'

'Raising funds is not the end, execution is important'

'Raising funds is not the end, execution is important'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'We do realise it is time to have a larger ambition.'

Issues India must focus on while negotiating trade deals

Issues India must focus on while negotiating trade deals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

As India goes into firming up trade deals with developed nations like Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the regional bloc, and the European Union (EU), it will have to be well prepared to negotiate on new-generation issues, such as data protection regulation, e-commerce, and environment. India is yet to negotiate pacts with its trading partners on these evolving issues since discussions between them have until now been largely focused on tariff and non-tariff barriers and the rules of origin. "We can no longer look at trade just as trade. We have to look at it in totality of global and regional conditions.

Winter session begins today, farm law repeal among 26 bills on agenda

Winter session begins today, farm law repeal among 26 bills on agenda

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The government's agenda also includes the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021.

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

Devas shareholders to continue seizing Indian assets abroad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Unfazed by the Supreme Court upholding winding up of the company, shareholders of Devas Multimedia will continue to seek seizure of Indian government assets abroad to collect $1.2 billion the firm has been awarded by arbitration tribunals for cancellation of a satellite deal but are open for talks to settle the issue, their counsel said. "The decision by the Supreme Court does not change anything. The Modi government and the Indian courts cannot rewrite the facts. "Their flimsy allegations of fraud will never stand up in courts outside of India," said Matthew D McGill, partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and lead counsel for several Devas' shareholders.

2021 is the new 1991, believes Kumar Birla, predicts Capex Mahotsav

2021 is the new 1991, believes Kumar Birla, predicts Capex Mahotsav

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The force of reforms. The force of investment. The force of formalisation. The force of digital and green technology. And the force of youth and entrepreneurship. I am convinced that these 5 forces will propel India's rise over the next several decades,' predicts Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Aditya Birla group.

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Trump, Modi hold talks, finalise defence deals worth $3 bn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The relations between the two countries have never been as good as they are now, Trump said, adding that the countries have made "wonderful deal".

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Shehbaz Sharif set to become next PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

With the Sharif family set to return to power in Pakistan amid the fast-deteriorating economic situations and political instability, it is to be seen if Shehbaz Sharif infuses fresh energy into the system, or the much-tainted family continues to resort to its old ways.

Meet those who led the farmers' movement

Meet those who led the farmers' movement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Here are some of the key farmer leaders who fronted the protests.

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Strategic direction post-COVID-19 and further details on asset monetisation are key expectations from the 43rd AGM of RIL, analysts said.

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

India Inc goes slow on increments; hikes pay for select few

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

While salary growth may range from a marginally positive to stagnant or even negative, the increment for some of the "super-specialised" profiles can go beyond 15%.

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

'Kohli has phenomenal connect with youth'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'RCB is a natural choice for us, mainly due to our long-standing association with Virat Kohli.'

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 70,000 by Dec 2022

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 70,000 by Dec 2022

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Despite headwinds, it remains "structurally bullish" on India and expects the Sensex to scale up to the 70,000-mark by December 2022; 80,000 level in a bull-case scenario and hover around the 50,000-mark as a bear-case, the brokerage house said in a report.

Tata group keen to enter chip manufacturing: Chandrasekaran

Tata group keen to enter chip manufacturing: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The Tata group is looking to make a foray into semiconductor (also known as chips) manufacturing and it has set up a business to seize the opportunity, Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. "At the Tata group, we have already pivoted into a number of new businesses like electronics manufacturing, 5G network equipment as well as semiconductors, in all probability," he said while speaking at the annual general meeting of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chandrasekaran said global supply chains, currently heavily dependent on China, would see a big change in a post-pandemic world with businesses shifting their reliance to other countries.

Big-ticket PE investments take Jan-Aug deal tally to $13.8 bn

Big-ticket PE investments take Jan-Aug deal tally to $13.8 bn

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Sectors which attracted big-ticket investments were real estate, energy, banking and start-ups

Sec 144 reimposed in Mumbai but no new lockdown

Sec 144 reimposed in Mumbai but no new lockdown

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The restrictions under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure are in place since lockdown began.

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

All you need to know about the new Lok Sabha Speaker

All you need to know about the new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

An agriculturist and social worker, the low-profile leader has been active in politics from his student days and served as state unit president of the Bhartiya Yuva Morcha in 1991 and as vice-president at the national level.

Q4 PE investment deal value touches $8,451 mn

Q4 PE investment deal value touches $8,451 mn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

A sector-wise analysis shows that a total of five PE transactions in the energy and natural resources sector led the value chart.

'Sure we have Chinese investors, but...'

'Sure we have Chinese investors, but...'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

In conversation with Deepsekhar Choudhury and Neha Alawadhi, Sharma speaks about his journey and the road ahead.

Hiring to grow by 7% in Apr-June if further lockdowns not imposed

Hiring to grow by 7% in Apr-June if further lockdowns not imposed

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The intent to hire in the current quarter is likely to rise by 7 per cent over the previous three months if further lockdowns and workplace operating rules are not enforced, mainly driven by demand in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, educational services, ecommerce and technology start-ups and IT, according to a report. In fact, out of the 21 sectors reviewed, more than 8 sectors will witness a 9-11 per cent rise in their intent to hire in the current quarter, TeamLease Employment Outlook Report has revealed.

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Imran Khan meets Putin amid Ukraine attack; talks developments in S Asia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The leaders of the two countries "discussed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on current regional topics, including developments in South Asia," said a brief statement issued by the Russian President's office - Kremlin.

Sensex jumps 184 points to close at new record high

Sensex jumps 184 points to close at new record high

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, RIL, ITC, Vedanta, Asian Paints, HDFC and Infosys, advancing up to 3.02 per cent.

S&P index to remove Adani Ports for links with Myanmar military

S&P index to remove Adani Ports for links with Myanmar military

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

S&P Dow Jones Indices on Tuesday said it will remove Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone from its sustainability index following reports of its business ties with Myanmar's military that has been accused of human rights violations after a coup. The Adani Group firm is building a $290 million port in Yangon. In a statement, S&P Dow Jones Indices said: "Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will be removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices following a media and stakeholder analysis triggered by recent news events pointing to heightened risks to the company regarding their commercial relationship with Myanmar's military, who are alleged to have committed serious human rights abuses under international law."

Why rally in RIL stock may not be over just yet

Why rally in RIL stock may not be over just yet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Multiple triggers such as asset sales, pickup in energy cash flows, increased traction in omni-channel retail, and rise in ARPUs could further drive the stock.

Retail inflation spurts to 7-month high in Jan

Retail inflation spurts to 7-month high in Jan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The retail inflation rate breached the 6 per cent upper tolerance limit of the RBI for the first time in seven months in January, while the wholesale price index stayed in double-digits for the 10th month in a row, showed two sets of data released by the government on Monday. Retail inflation, the key input for the RBI while reviewing the repo rate every two months, soared during the month mainly because of a spike in certain food items. The previous high for retail inflation was 6.26 per cent in June 2021.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

US building consultancy major eyes Indian market

US building consultancy major eyes Indian market

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

The company had decided to set up an office in Mumbai last year but had to shelve its plans because of recession and market conditions. The company as part of a consortium had placed bids in infrastructure projects last year in Malegaon, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad.

Another US trade delegation to visit India

Another US trade delegation to visit India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Yet another US trade delegation to India to seek beach-head on the envisaged energy market.

Flipkart inks logistics, data centre pact with Adani group

Flipkart inks logistics, data centre pact with Adani group

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Flipkart on Monday said it has entered into a commercial partnership with the Adani group to strengthen logistics and data centre capabilities of the Walmart-owned company and create about 2,500 direct jobs.

Soon...Brazil to resume soccer matches

Soon...Brazil to resume soccer matches

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Soccer was one example of a sector in the economy that could reopen relatively quickly, and that the government is in talks with clubs and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) about the timing.

India, Japan pitch for resolving Ukraine crisis through dialogue, diplomacy

India, Japan pitch for resolving Ukraine crisis through dialogue, diplomacy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

An India-Japan joint statement said the two leaders expressed serious concern over the conflict and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

From virtual yoga to empathy, the pandemic has prompted the e-commerce giant to double down on building innovations focused on improving remote work culture especially employee well-being, both mental and physical.

Ficci calls for privatisation of Coal India

Ficci calls for privatisation of Coal India

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) president RV Kanoria calls for privatisation of Coal India Limited (CIL), the world's largest coal producer and India's public sector unit.

Yet another change in the Union Council of ministers

Yet another change in the Union Council of ministers

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

There seems to be no end to re-allocation of portfolios even after Sunday's major Cabinet reshuffle with S Jagathrakshakan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Friday being given the portfolio of minister of state for commerce and industry.