News for '-complete-coverage-of-budget'

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Before joining Facebook, she was the vice-president for global online sales and operations at Google.

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In January, Gopalakrishnan had donated Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) to set up a brain research centre in a joint effort between IISc and a trust formed by him and his wife.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad route to get India's first bullet train

Mumbai-Ahmedabad route to get India's first bullet train

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

There has been a great debate on whether it is profitable for India to have bullet trains.

Rail Budget: Mumbai gets 860 coaches with swanky interiors

Rail Budget: Mumbai gets 860 coaches with swanky interiors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Mumbai locals will get a swanky look with state-of-the art coaches.

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The range will include two Android JellyBean operating system-based handsets and two smartphones based on the latest Android KitKat OS.

Vishal Sikka is India's highest paid IT CEO

Vishal Sikka is India's highest paid IT CEO

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Infosys Ltd will pay its new chief executive officer Vishal Sikka up to $5.08 million in annual salary besides a stock option of $2 million, a package considered lower than global peers.

Buy a US town for about $400,000!

Buy a US town for about $400,000!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

In an enticing offer, an entire US town complete with a bar, workshop, three trailers, single house and 6.16 acres of prime prairie real estate, is up for sale for about $400,000.

India's premier trains to get a makeover, better services

India's premier trains to get a makeover, better services

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Disposable linen in Rajdhani trains, automatic closing doors in Shatabdi and fire suppression system in passenger coaches are some of the proposals set to be announced in the Rail Budget 2014-15.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended at 26,100 mark up by 138 points and the 50-share Nifty closed at 7,787 mark up by 36 points.

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

NTPC, which currently generates over 43,000 MW, aims to add 14,000 MW capacity by 2017.

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The white metal had gained Rs 200 in the previous session.

Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%

Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A proposal to hike the FDI cap in the sector was first mooted by the previous UPA government.

5 best selling cars of all time

5 best selling cars of all time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

They have lasted for decades with no sign of drop in their sales.

India's top 10 selling cars in June

India's top 10 selling cars in June

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The dynamics are changing as the sales pick up.

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Though India is one of the fastest growing economies, how big is the country's budget compared to other countries in the world?

Reforms to drive Sensex to 27,000: Bank of America

Reforms to drive Sensex to 27,000: Bank of America

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

BofAML said the market impact of the budget has been reducing since most reforms, such as the recent rail fare and freight increase, don't wait for the budget.

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The phone is touted to be for the masses and is surely built to last.

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term US securities in May; net purchases were $34.6 billion.

Why the govt is keen to lower visa fees, air fares

Why the govt is keen to lower visa fees, air fares

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

India charges $100 as visa fee while other countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives charge only $25.

Budget 2014: Rs 1,000 monthly pension is now a reality

Budget 2014: Rs 1,000 monthly pension is now a reality

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

At present, workers whose basic wage at the time of joining is up to Rs 6,500 per month.

Revive investment to boost growth, jobs: Economic Survey

Revive investment to boost growth, jobs: Economic Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

After tabling the Survey, Jaitley told reporters that fiscal deficit for the current year will be 4.5 per cent which needs to go down further in the next two years.

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

With the industrial production dragging the overall growth down, it said the government must also focus on the manufacturing sector by reducing the "infrastructure deficit".

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The country's fourth budget carrier has also announced the addition of Kochi to its existing network from July 20.

A big idea Budget to build a New India?

A big idea Budget to build a New India?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Without tinkering with the tax rates, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his maiden budget provided encouraging signals for domestic and foreign investors.

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced an allocation of Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) for building Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat.

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

George Osborne and British foreign secretary William Hague are on a two-day visit to India to bolster trade and investment ties with Asia's third-largest economy.

Are you happy with Modi government's first Budget?

Are you happy with Modi government's first Budget?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget for 2014-15 on Thursday.

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

BRICS bank opens cooperation opportunities with S America: PM

BRICS bank opens cooperation opportunities with S America: PM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Modi said South America has tremendous potential.

World Bank to commit $5 bln for developmental projects in India

World Bank to commit $5 bln for developmental projects in India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

In the 12-month cycle starting July 2013 and ending June 2014, World Bank had made financial commitments close to $5.2 billion in India.

Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP

Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

BJP on Thursday said while claiming the exercise had brought back "hope" into the economy by charting a roadmap for the country's economic resurgence.

Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare

Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

It will also provide support to the government for finalising the financial and implementation models.

No proposal to dilute our stake in public banks: Govt

No proposal to dilute our stake in public banks: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The government will not bring down its ownership in public banks.

Disruption is an opportunity to develop skills: Infosys CEO

Disruption is an opportunity to develop skills: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Sikka said various people including his wife, family members, alma mater, friends and teachers have played the role of anchors to impart wisdom and clarity to his decisions.

RIL takes control of Network 18

RIL takes control of Network 18

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

RIL has also appointed McKinsey senior advisor Adil Zainulbhai as independent director and Network 18 Media & Investments (NW18) former promoter Raghav Bhel as a non-executive director on the NW18 Board.

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In all, 25 Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) posts, 8 MD posts and 2 Chairman posts are lying vacant, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises P Radhakrishnan in the Lok Sabha.

Adani awaits nod for its mega rail project in Australia

Adani awaits nod for its mega rail project in Australia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The project includes a 300 kms rail line connecting Adani's planned Carmichael Coal Mine, Northwest of clermont, to the Abbot Point Coal port, near the Great Barrier Reef.

Govt hikes minimum export price for onion to $500 per tonne

Govt hikes minimum export price for onion to $500 per tonne

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Onion prices have been rising due to speculation amid anticipation of below normal monsoon despite sufficient supply in the country.

Chat: How will Budget impact your investments?

Chat: How will Budget impact your investments?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, July 16, 4 pm, Feroze Azeez, will offer some valuable suggestions on investments.

Grand i10 breaks sales record; hits 1-lakh mark in 10 months

Grand i10 breaks sales record; hits 1-lakh mark in 10 months

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Hyundai Grand i10 is the fastest growing car in India, says the company.