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Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Wednesday said they have signed definitive agreements for their merger following conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which both parties conducted mutual due diligence. In a joint statement, the two companies said they have "signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries". The agreements follow the conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which ZEEL and SPNI conducted mutual due diligence, it added.

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Leading media firms Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures on Wednesday said they have received in-principle approval for a merger that will combine both companies' linear networks, digital assets, production operations and programme libraries.

Turnaround man Jason Kothari quits Snapdeal to head Infibeam

Turnaround man Jason Kothari quits Snapdeal to head Infibeam

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Infibeam appointed Kothari as president, strategy, corporate development, international operations, and investor relations.

Voluntary disclosures? Corporate India misses the mark

Voluntary disclosures? Corporate India misses the mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A study reveals that top business houses in India are reluctant to voluntarily disclose important information.

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

While RCom owes Indian banks close to Rs 45,000 crore, Ambani has lost close to $408 million of personal wealth year-to-date until Tuesday.

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Around 576,000 housing units, worth Rs 4.64 trillion, are delayed in seven major cities of the country

Success story: He started a software company at 18!

Success story: He started a software company at 18!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Shalin Jain's journey as an entrepreneur started when he was a college going teenager.

Infosys invests in Trifacta

Infosys invests in Trifacta

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Trifacta's investors include Accel, Greylock Partners, Ignition and Cathay Innovation

IIM Lucknow's executive MBA

IIM Lucknow's executive MBA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow announces its third one-year residential International Programme.

India-Singapore business set to double

India-Singapore business set to double

Rediff.com4 May 2010

The number of Singapore-based companies setting up operations in India, about 350 at present, will double in the next five years, a senior executive of the Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore said.

Google's battle in China

Google's battle in China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Three years after Google stepped into China, it is on the verge of closing operations.

Google threatens to shut down China operations

Google threatens to shut down China operations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Google on Wednesday threatened to shut down its operations in China after uncovering hacking attempts into email accounts of Chinese human rights activists, terming it as "highly sophisticated".

Nokia to slash 1,700 jobs

Nokia to slash 1,700 jobs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

The firm said on Tuesday actions would be taken at its devices and markets units as well as in the corporate development office and global support functions. The cell phone maker noted that it intends to scale sales, marketing and technology management to match the pruned portfolio and global consumer demand.

IIM-L's executive MBA programme

IIM-L's executive MBA programme

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) announces admissions to its 1-year residential International Programme for Executives (IPMX 2009-10) at its Noida campus.

IIM Lucknow: Managment degree for Executives

IIM Lucknow: Managment degree for Executives

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Indian Institute of Managment -- Lucknow offers a one year residential International Programme in Management for Executives (IPMX) at its Noida campus.

Sundar Pichai is Google's new head of products

Sundar Pichai is Google's new head of products

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

In major reshuffle, Google CEO Larry Page has transferred leadership of all core Google products over to Pichai

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Videocon launched an app-powered air conditioner.

RPG group hiring plans on track

RPG group hiring plans on track

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Bucking the current trend of job lay-offs and salary cuts worldwide, the RPG Group said on Friday its hiring plans for this fiscal is on track and has already hired 34 interns. "Our hiring plans are very much on track. This year, we hired 34 interns who have worked with various group companies over the summer," RPG Enterprises president corporate development and human resources Arvind Agrawal told PTI.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

Google seeks to scuttle Microsoft's Yahoo bid

Google seeks to scuttle Microsoft's Yahoo bid

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Online search giant Google has come out openly against Microsoft's $45-billion takeover bid for Yahoo, terming the deal as a threat to openness of the Internet.

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Flipkart on Wednesday said it has acquired mobile marketing start-up Appiterate.

New security product for BPO staff

New security product for BPO staff

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Addressing the growing need for security of business process outsourcing employees, Bangalore-based Proficio Geo Technologies has come up with PRO-TMS

Book air tickets from ATMs soon

Book air tickets from ATMs soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

ATMs may soon be used to buy airline tickets with technology firm NCR Corporation developing a software that enables users to make bookings by accessing flight schedules, select destinations and dates of travel.

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability

SPI Tech buys Indian co, to hire 1000

SPI Tech buys Indian co, to hire 1000

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Manila-based content outsourcing company SPI Technologies Inc has acquired KG Information Services and Technologies's medical transcription business for an undisclosed amount and plans to double its headcount to 2,000 by March 2006.

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Narayana Murthy asks Infosys to make Panaya report public; firm says no

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Murthy's letter comes even as Sikka celebrates the completion of three years at the helm of India's second largest software exporter.

Dubash to join WNS as group CFO

Dubash to join WNS as group CFO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

Zubin Dubash, currently working as executive director with Indian Hotels Company Ltd, will join WNS Global Services, a business process outsourcing company, as its group chief financial officer.

Sachin Bansal steps down as CEO, Binny Bansal to head Flipkart

Sachin Bansal steps down as CEO, Binny Bansal to head Flipkart

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The management changes come amid talks that the company is preparing for an IPO in the United States.

Hit by weak rupee, HP, Lenovo to hike prices soon

Hit by weak rupee, HP, Lenovo to hike prices soon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Leading computer makers, including Lenovo and HP, are set to hike prices of their products by up to 10 per cent in coming weeks, hit by increasing input costs due to rupee's southward journey.

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Till the time the Modi government is ruling, they will write off loans of corporates and give opportunities to rogue businessmen to run away, so we will have to come again and again on the roads to demand our just rights.'

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Arundhati Bhattacharya becomes 1st woman to head SBI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The 57-year-old Bhattacharya, front-runner for the post on account of years of service left, was managing director and chief financial officer of the bank prior to her elevation.

How Ahmedabad beat the heat

How Ahmedabad beat the heat

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Even as the death toll due to the searing heat wave mounts by the day across India, state governments are struggling to come up with ways to mitigate the suffering. The Municipal Corporation of Ahmedabad may have a lesson or two to offer.

The Ambani who got sucked in

The Ambani who got sucked in

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Vipul Ambani, a runner who participated in city marathons, never wore his last name on his sleeve, was easy-going, mild-mannered and always smiling. Yet, the question that begs to be asked is why would he join a luxury jewellery company, says Pavan Lall.

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Pichai and Page may prove to be a great partnership - one an ace executor and other a tech visionary