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10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

10 Tips to Enjoy India on a Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Fight the high season and ridiculous prices with these simple and easy travel hacks.

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Historical quarterly data from listed companies (excluding banks, finance and insurance, oil and gas, and power sectors) indicate an adverse correlation between corporate margins and crude oil prices.

How travelling becomes a struggle in India

How travelling becomes a struggle in India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

While some of the journeys are memorable for fun and adventure, others highlight the pathetic transport infrastructure which fails to offer a comfortable ride to daily commuters.

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'My opponents are like braying asses'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.' 'It was never for me to ask or for them to give.'

Rs 103 lakh cr infra projects launched under NIP: FM

Rs 103 lakh cr infra projects launched under NIP: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Accelerated development of highways will be taken up with 2,500 km access controlled highways and 9,000 km of economic corridor. In addition, there will be 2,000 km each of strategic highway projects and port connectivity projects, she said.

Mukesh's firm loses rights for laying gas pipelines

Mukesh's firm loses rights for laying gas pipelines

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Downstream oil sector regulator Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board had been pushing for cancellation of the authorisation given to RGTIL.

Delays in infrastructure projects cost Rs 52,446 crore

Delays in infrastructure projects cost Rs 52,446 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Delays in execution of mega infrastructure projects has seen a massive Rs 52,446 crore jump in their original cost estimates.

Himachal Kinnaur cut off from Shimla after major landslide

Himachal Kinnaur cut off from Shimla after major landslide

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Machinery and manpower have been deployed, but stones falling from the hills are obstructing the road opening work, the officials said.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

'Congress Is Not Ready For A Fight'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'If you fight you win, if you don't fight, how will you win?'

Transport logistics: Service tax hike is not good for the sector

Transport logistics: Service tax hike is not good for the sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Stocks to watch: Container Corp, Snowman Logistics & Transport Corp

Budget 2015: It's infrastructure all the way!

Budget 2015: It's infrastructure all the way!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

EPC companies are a good bet.

Why the Railways needs a tariff regulator

Why the Railways needs a tariff regulator

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Tariff fixation has become such a politicised exercise that the institution is losing its importance in the national transport infrastructure.

Hinduja Group eyes Africa for biz expansion

Hinduja Group eyes Africa for biz expansion

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The UK-based group, run by billionaire Hinduja brothers, is already present across various countries including India in sectors like banking, auto, energy, technology and healthcare and has a turnover of over $25 billion (about Rs 1.4 lakh crore or Rs 1.4 trillion).

Swraj Paul group plans to set up manufacturing plant in India

Swraj Paul group plans to set up manufacturing plant in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The company, which has opened an exclusive showroom in Gurgaon, plans to open more showrooms in metros and mini metros in the coming months, the company said in a statement.

India to be top infrastructure goods importer by 2020: HSBC

India to be top infrastructure goods importer by 2020: HSBC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

According to the report, the demand for materials needed for infrastructure projects like metals, minerals, buildings and transport equipment is expected to increase as the country invests in building its civil infrastructure.

No takers for Mukesh's RGTIL

No takers for Mukesh's RGTIL

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Valuation slips on rights cancellation; OIL pulls out, GAIL puts plan on ice.

Bids invited for RIL's MP gas pipeline

Bids invited for RIL's MP gas pipeline

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Board would start selling the bid documents on November 22.

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman said Rs 1.7 lakh crore has been provided for transport infrastructure in 2020-21.

OilMin cancels RGTIL's permits for 4 gas pipelines

OilMin cancels RGTIL's permits for 4 gas pipelines

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The ministry refused to buy RGTIL's argument that the government has already allocated all of the projected mmscmd of gas output from the KG-D6 fields to customers in Andhra Pradesh, Maharasthra and other northern states, leaving no gas for transportation through its proposed pipelines from Kakinada to Howrah, Chennai, Tuticorin and Mangalore.

Adani forms JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii

Adani forms JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Adani Group on Thursday said it has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Japanese conglomerate Kowa Group for sale of green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii markets. Billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate is investing up to $50 billion over the next 10 years in setting up a fully integrated green hydrogen ecosystem in India. This includes the production of 1 million tonne of green hydrogen in the initial phase which will be ramped up to 3 million tonne later.

Arunachal to get first rail line this year

Arunachal to get first rail line this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Bansal said he would also pursue for the approval of projects identified as being of national importance, including the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh, Jammu-Poonch via Akhnoor, Tanakpur-Bageshwar and Parsuramkund-Rupai.

Eco-friendly cars to Ganga as transport hub... Gadkari's big plans

Eco-friendly cars to Ganga as transport hub... Gadkari's big plans

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Promoting ethanol-friendly cars, turning river Ganga into a waterway and rolling out 50 stalled road projects are three top agendas for him.

Bengaluru's infrastructure mess taints Karnataka's future

Bengaluru's infrastructure mess taints Karnataka's future

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Bengaluru dominates Karnataka's economy and its infrastructure mess compounds the problems, with policies lagging need and expectations.

Adani-Total Gas to invest Rs 20,000 cr in 8-10 yrs to expand city gas

Adani-Total Gas to invest Rs 20,000 cr in 8-10 yrs to expand city gas

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Adani Total Gas Ltd, the joint venture of billionaire Gautam Adani's group and French energy giant TotalEnergies, will invest Rs 18,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore in the next 8 to 10 years to expand infrastructure for retailing CNG to automobiles and piping gas to households and industries, its CFO said. The company retails CNG to automobiles and pipes gas to household kitchens for cooking purposes in 52 licences that cover 124 districts of the country. It has 460 CNG stations in the country and about 7 lakh consumers of its piped cooking gas.

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour. On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane. Vehicles on the right lane were clipping along at 150 kmph, way over the maximum permissible limit of 100 kmph. On occasion, I had to slow down or dodge vehicles suddenly pulling into the middle lane from the side.

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India on Tuesday evacuated the first batch of 278 Indians from Sudan on board naval ship INS Sumedha and rushed in essential relief supplies for its remaining stranded citizens as ceasefire appeared to be holding in the strife-torn African country.

All rescued workers are normal, can return home: AIIMS-Rishikesh

All rescued workers are normal, can return home: AIIMS-Rishikesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Ravikant said the workers were thoroughly examined and their blood test, X-ray, and ECG reports were normal.

Export preparedness: Tamil Nadu takes top spot, Gujarat slips to 4th

Export preparedness: Tamil Nadu takes top spot, Gujarat slips to 4th

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

After topping it for two consecutive years, Gujarat slipped three places on the NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2022, as Tamil Nadu emerged as the most export-ready state, the central think tank said in its report released on Monday. In a continuing trend, coastal states were found to have the most robust export infrastructure, which officials attributed to the integration of maritime trade into the core of their economies. Maharashtra and Karnataka retained their positions -- second and third, respectively; Haryana was ranked first among landlocked states and fifth overall.

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

PM to keep tabs on infrastructure projects

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

PlanCom makes presentation with secretaries of key ministries in tow.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

Ajay Piramal bets highly on infrastructure, realty

Ajay Piramal bets highly on infrastructure, realty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Ajay Piramal bets highly on infrastructure, realty

7 ways GST affects India's infrastructure sector

7 ways GST affects India's infrastructure sector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

There are both positive and negative impacts of the tax, but the net result for India's infrastructure sector is advantageous, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Himachal CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The state has suffered losses of Rs 4,000 crore and the figure is likely to go up as estimates continue to pour in, he said.

Adani says will complete infra projects on time, focused on financials

Adani says will complete infra projects on time, focused on financials

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Adani Enterprises, the flagship of Adani Group, said on Wednesday new businesses of renewables, data centres, airports and roads account for more than 33 per cent of earnings and it will complete all infrastructure projects on time. "We are laser focused on continuing our business momentum, in this market volatility. "We are confident in our internal controls, compliance and corporate governance.

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

IRFC, NBCC, SJVN, BHEL: PSU stocks are on fire; analysts see more headroom

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Stocks of public sector undertakings (PSUs) have been on fire in the past year as investors cheered an improvement in key operating metrics and embraced counters of these state-owned enterprises, analysts suggest. The S&P BSE PSU Index has gained over 90 per cent in the past year, rising much higher than the S&P BSE Sensex, which has rose nearly 19 per cent during this period, according to ACE Equity data. The BSE PSU Index, reports show, has delivered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28 per cent (including dividends reinvestments) over five years and risen by almost 60 per cent in the past year.

Sittwe Port: India's Move Against China

Sittwe Port: India's Move Against China

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The project, the agreement for which was signed way back in 2009, had been gaining strategic relevance over the years as India-China ties took a hit.

Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 7,600cr in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 7,600cr in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Modi also virtually flagged off a new train between Antagarh in Kanker district and Raipur and kickstarted the distribution of cards of the Centre's Ayushman Bharat scheme to beneficiaries in the state.

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While inaugurating the projects, Modi said highways construction has reached 27-km a day from mere 12-km a day during the Congress regime.

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.