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India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

Marking a key milestone in the Indian government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad, India will get this month the complete information on flats, apartments and condominiums owned by Indians in Switzerland as also on earnings made from such properties to help it look into tax liabilities associated with those assets.

Shocking! Traders, MSMEs cut 3.5 million jobs

Shocking! Traders, MSMEs cut 3.5 million jobs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Demonetisation and GST are the main reasons for the job losses.

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Modi said Ayurveda is India's heritage whose expansion entails the welfare of humanity and all Indians will be happy to see that the country's traditional knowledge is making other countries prosperous.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

China, Russia to be the focus of Quad deliberations

China, Russia to be the focus of Quad deliberations

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The leaders of the Quad comprising India, the United States, Australia and Japan are set to demonstrate that the grouping is a 'force for global good' and has a unifying commitment to a rules-based international order amid China's increasingly intimidatory behaviour.

UPI-like digital healthcare interface to go live this week

UPI-like digital healthcare interface to go live this week

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'United Health Interface is in line with UPI. UPI is a language of money transfer, similarly, UHI is a set of protocols, which is going to create a language of health service delivery'

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The partners intend to invest $2 million annually through the India Innovation Growth Programme for the entrepreneurs to develop technology-based solutions for the betterment of the society

Start-ups get a big boost from big companies

Start-ups get a big boost from big companies

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The idea that technology and startups with newer business models will not disrupt traditional businesses has been thrown out the window.

After Amazon, Mastercard says it will invest $1 bn in India

After Amazon, Mastercard says it will invest $1 bn in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The proposed investment will be made over a period of five years in our India operations, which includes an R&D facility at Pune and another centre at Vadodara.

Budget 2016: Bets are on Bharat rather than India

Budget 2016: Bets are on Bharat rather than India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Budget has laid emphasis on enhancing expenditure in farm & rural, and social sector including healthcare, education, skill development, job creation and infrastructure

'Govt will ensure Internet is not dominated by big corporates'

'Govt will ensure Internet is not dominated by big corporates'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The government fully supports foreign and Indian companies in leveraging Internet as "force of good" but will take all measures to ensure that Internet remains open and is not dominated by some big corporates, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Chandrasekhar said the government wants to make sure that intermediaries and the big platforms such as Meta (formerly Facebook) and others develop a culture of mutual respect and accountability between the platform and its users. "And we also want to make sure that given that a billion Indians are going to be there... women, children, elderly, pensioners, all of them, that the internet is also safe and trusted.

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Artificial intelligence works best on unstructured data. And no other country has the amount of unstructured data like India has.'

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Govt makes it mandatory for armed forces to source military hardware locally

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The ministry also decided to dispense with the requirement of the Integrity Pact Bank Guarantee to reduce the financial burden on the Indian defence industry, a move aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing.

'Yoga a problem-solver': Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

'Yoga a problem-solver': Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Mysuru

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Thousands of people joined the Prime Minister in the mass Yoga demonstration in Mysuru.

New co-operation ministry gets Rs 900 cr Budget allocation

New co-operation ministry gets Rs 900 cr Budget allocation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government on Tuesday announced Rs 900-crore allocation in the Budget for the newly set up Ministry of Cooperation for the 2022-23 fiscal, besides slashing Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) on cooperative societies to 15 per cent and surcharge to 7 per cent, which nodal minister Amit Shah hailed saying it will boost the sector. Of the total allocation for the next fiscal, a significant amount of Rs 350 crore has been provided for digitisation of Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACs), while Rs 274 crore for an umbrella scheme 'Prosperity through Cooperatives' which would have a number of sub-components with the aim of all-round development of cooperatives in the country. For the first time, a separate budget of Rs 11 crore has been provided to Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICON).

Five IPOs to hit mkt in H1 of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Five IPOs to hit mkt in H1 of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

After a month long gap, the primary market is heading for a busy time, with five firms including Paytm parent One97 Communications and policybazaar parent PB Fintech have lined up their IPOs in the first half of November to raise over Rs 27,000 crore collectively. The other three firms whose initial share-sales are set to open are Sapphire Foods India, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, decorative aesthetics supplier SJS Enterprises and microcrystalline cellulose manufacturer Sigachi Industries. The IPOs of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, which runs online marketplace for beauty and wellness products Nykaa, and Fino Payments Bank are currently open for public subscription.

Cryptocurrency heists just got harder, thanks to tech

Cryptocurrency heists just got harder, thanks to tech

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Earlier last month, for the first time ever, an anonymous hacker was served with a restraining order as a non-fungible token (NFT), reports Shivani Shinde.

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Nadella advised the start-up community to learn from the failures

Job seekers, here's your chance of getting selected in startups

Job seekers, here's your chance of getting selected in startups

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

New listing on the BSE will create more jobs, say experts.

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Whether you are a mobile App designer, a systems designer or a person with strong data analytical skills, there is a problem you can take on and solve and take India Forward.

Modi's dream: Of drones and technology

Modi's dream: Of drones and technology

Rediff.com27 May 2022

There was an environment of "indifference" towards the use of technology in governance before 2014 due to which the poor and the middle class suffered the most, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. He asserted the current government has ensured last-mile delivery of services with the help of technology, including drones. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating India's biggest drone festival in Delhi, he said, "At a time when we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, it is my dream that everyone in India should have a smartphone in his or her hand, every farm should have a drone and every house should have prosperity." The enthusiasm being seen in India about drone technology is amazing and indicates possibilities of an emerging sector of employment generation, the prime minister said.

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The highest polling of 72.35 per cent was recorded in Sirmour district followed by 68.48 per cent in Solan and 67.67 per cent in Una and 67.5 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti. The high-altitude district of Lahaul and Spiti had recorded 21.95 per cent, the lowest, till 1 pm, but polling was brisk as the sun came out.

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nadella was in India last December.

Start-ups wants contentious angel tax proposal scrapped

Start-ups wants contentious angel tax proposal scrapped

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Various start-ups have raised concerns on notices sent to them under the Section 56 of Income Tax Act to pay taxes on angel funds received by them.

6 AMAZING lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

6 AMAZING lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Don't spend your time trying to raise funds and then get demotivated by the rejection. Spend your time growing your company first, says Arjita Sethi.

Reliance Retail acquires sole control of Just Dial

Reliance Retail acquires sole control of Just Dial

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail on Thursday said it has acquired sole control of 25-year-old search and discovery firm Just Dial. The firm's subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd had in July announced a deal to buy a controlling stake in Just Dial for Rs 3,497 crore. Further to that announcement, "RRVL has now taken sole control of Just Dial Ltd in accordance with the SEBI Takeover Regulations with effect from September 1, 2021."

Bumper debut for Zomato; m-cap races past Rs 1 lakh cr

Bumper debut for Zomato; m-cap races past Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Shares of Zomato on Friday zoomed nearly 53 per cent in its debut trade against its issue price of Rs 76. The stock made its debut at Rs 115, reflecting a huge gain of 51.31 per cent against the issue price on the BSE. It then hit a high of Rs 138, a jump of 81.57 per cent.

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Access to finance is one of the most crucial needs in the economy.'

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Growth-oriented technology companies have raised Rs 15,000 crore through initial share sales in the last 18 months and IPOs worth around Rs 30,000 crore by such firms are in the pipeline, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said on Thursday. "Growing number of unicorns in the startup ecosystem is a testimony of the new age tech companies coming of age in our economy. These companies often follow a unique business model focusing more on rapid growth than immediate profitability," Tyagi said at an event organised by industry body CII. During the last 18 months, growth-oriented technology companies have raised a sum of around Rs 15,000 crore through IPOs (Initial Public Offerings).

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Emirates and Etihad Airways have over the past year continued to lobby India to allow them more flight slots, which won't be possible until the 2007 pact is revised.

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

PM suffering from 'crisis of credibility': Rahul in Kerala

PM suffering from 'crisis of credibility': Rahul in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

He also said that the prime minister had failed to live up to his promise to create two crore jobs every year.

Govt removes enhanced surcharge on FPIs

Govt removes enhanced surcharge on FPIs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Sitharaman further said that to mitigate genuine difficulties of start-ups and their investors, government has decided to withdraw angel tax provisions for them.

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

What You NEED To WIN In LIFE

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'We go through 18 years of school and college, but we lack many necessary skills.' 'The biggest lessons we need, to live life, are somehow not taught, and they are only learned on the job.' 'My intention, through my content, my books, and my start-ups, is to make college kids become life ready.'

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Wall Street, Silicon Valley excited about India: Michael Schlein

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Enthused by India's financial inclusion drive, US-based Accion, one of the biggest micro finance organisations in the world, has renewed its focus in India. Michael Schlein, bottom, left, chief executive officer of Accicon, tells Namrata Acharya in an email interview the Wall Street and Silicon Valley are eager to participate in opportunities presented by the issuance of the small finance and payment bank licences, the expanded banking correspondent opportunities, and the Jan-Dhan Yojna.

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

GenNext Innovation Hub is also pursuing a new global partnership program to collaborate with organizations in US, Europe and Asia.

RIL's GenNext Ventures, Microsoft set up innovation hubs

RIL's GenNext Ventures, Microsoft set up innovation hubs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The 3-year partnership to set up a pan India initiative to catalyse the country's technology startup ecosystem was signed today by R A Mashelkar, Chairman, GenNext Ventures and Board Member, RIL, and Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft India.

HDFC Bank aims to become go-to bank for start-ups

HDFC Bank aims to become go-to bank for start-ups

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Close to 9,000 start-ups are currently banking with HDFC Bank and it has the bank now dedicated SmartUp zones in 70 branches in 30 cities across India.