News for '-country-head'

HDFC Bank to hire 2,000, to open over 300 new branches

HDFC Bank to hire 2,000, to open over 300 new branches

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

HDFC bank has national distribution network of 3,119 branches across the country as on June 30, 2013.

Mexican multiplex chain to enter Gujarat

Mexican multiplex chain to enter Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

After Ahmedabad, Cinepolis would be opening up a multiplex in Surat and Vadodara by the end of the year.

Realty firms hope for revival in housing sales after rate cut

Realty firms hope for revival in housing sales after rate cut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Realty sector is facing a huge slowdown for last 3-4 years, leading to a significant delays in possession of flats to customers.

NDS to invest $400 mn in R&D in India

NDS to invest $400 mn in R&D in India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Jayant Changrani, country head, NDS India - a leading provider of technology solutions for the digital pay television industry - said, "India is set to overtake US as the largest direct-to-home (DTH) market in the world this year. Besides, with the government taking initiatives to digitise the analogue cable base over the next few years, the potential for us is huge."

BNP Paribas acquires broking firm Sharekhan for over Rs 2,000 crore

BNP Paribas acquires broking firm Sharekhan for over Rs 2,000 crore

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The move will help BNP Paribas expand its operations in India.

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rajnath rubbishes doubts over surgical strikes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Amidst the ongoing hostilities with Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Modi government will not allow anyone to dent India's honour and every citizen has faith in the country's armed forces.

Soon, Ola cabs will drive to your doorstep with micro-ATMs

Soon, Ola cabs will drive to your doorstep with micro-ATMs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Yes Bank and Ola launched a mobile ATM service where customers of any bank can withdraw up to Rs 2,000 per card from PoS terminals

RBI's policy rate hike to pinch realty sector

RBI's policy rate hike to pinch realty sector

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Real estate developers and consultants on Tuesday said RBI's decision to hike policy rates by 25 basis points will affect the sentiment of the property market, but they do not foresee any major impact on housing demand and prices.

M&As become big for PE-backed firms

M&As become big for PE-backed firms

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Consolidation seems to the key word among private equity (PE) backed companies. In the first few months of 2011, about 20 merger & acquisition (M&A) deals worth $150 million took place.

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The scheme would cover incidents like robbery and dacoity.

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Expert tips to crack the CFA exam

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekhar, Country Head - India, CFA Institute shared crucial advice to crack the competitive exam.

Sandisk eyes rural mobile handset market

Sandisk eyes rural mobile handset market

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Sandisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards for digital cameras and maker of the Micro SD cards widely used in mobile telephones, is now getting bullish on the growing rural market for cellphones in India.

No impact on housing prices, post loan scam

No impact on housing prices, post loan scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

"Property prices are sub-set of demand. We do not foresee any negative impact on demand. Hence, the prices will not come down," Jones Lang LaSalle India (JLL, India) Chairman and Country Head Anuj Puri said, when asked about the likely impact of housing finance scam on property demand and prices.

New affordable housing benefits not for urban poor

New affordable housing benefits not for urban poor

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Effects of the new schemes launched under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana would be felt more in tier-II and tier-III cities, as not many budget or affordable housing projects are in the works in metropolitan cities.

'Pak won't move an inch if India doesn't act'

'Pak won't move an inch if India doesn't act'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The Pakistani establishment is looking cautiously into the progress made in relations with India and planning to move carefully as the two countries head towards normalisation of relations following the home minister-level talks.

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

Sangeeta Pendurkar's plans for Kellogg India

Sangeeta Pendurkar's plans for Kellogg India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Now, a new dawn breaks for Sangeeta Pendurkar, 43, who takes charge mid-month as managing director at Kellogg India.

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

Rediff.com15 May 2017

On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate

Lego's Indian CEO!

Lego's Indian CEO!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Bali Padda will head the second-largest toymaker in the world.

Education loan: Don't default at start of career

Education loan: Don't default at start of career

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

A habitual defaulter may find his/her chances of getting a loan in the future derailed.

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Indian tourists are increasingly settling for other destinations such as Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand.

StanChart rejigs board; CEO Sands, Asia head Bindra to leave

StanChart rejigs board; CEO Sands, Asia head Bindra to leave

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Leading share-holders called for change.

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Consolidation is happening because of a prolonged slowdown in residential sales which has also brought down the business of brokerages.

Ranbaxy's top executives in the US resign

Ranbaxy's top executives in the US resign

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

US country head, key departmental heads leave; more likely to follow.

Greece crisis to hit India: UBS

Greece crisis to hit India: UBS

Rediff.com6 May 2010

International uncertainties such as the debt crisis in Greece would have an impact on equity markets globally, including India, a top financial sector expert said.

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

'Chandra has broad enough shoulders to head an Indian icon'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

His global experience, deep business acumen and long association with the Tata Group will prove invaluable in his new role: ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar.

'Base rate not to affect home loans'

'Base rate not to affect home loans'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Anuj Puri, chairman and country head, Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj, tells Business Standard that high prices and hardening of mortgage rates may act as a dampener.

Cabinet nods mid-term appraisal of 11th Plan

Cabinet nods mid-term appraisal of 11th Plan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The MTA will now be placed before the National Development Council, highest policy making body in the country headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

3 disadvantages of group life insurance

3 disadvantages of group life insurance

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

If you quit or change jobs in your 40s, buying an individual term plan will be expensive. You might not even get one if you have health problems, says Priya Nair

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

With debit cards of 5 banks compromised, time to be very cautious while transacting. If possible, avoid non-bank ATMs.

Commercial developers turn brokers

Commercial developers turn brokers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

With necessity being the mother of invention, commercial property developers are going off the beaten track to meet the challenge of a huge sales slowdown.

Will the foreign education bill help?

Will the foreign education bill help?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Apart from the possibility that top-class foreign universities will not want to set up campuses if they're going to come in as 'deemed universities', there is the issue of a level playing field for Indian institutions. Here are two voices, one for and the other against the Bill. Read on. . .

Indian economy needs stimulus package: HSBC chief

Indian economy needs stimulus package: HSBC chief

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Though fiscal deficit is a concern, the country needed spending to boost the economy hit by financial crisis, she said. Going by the bank's research, Kidwai said India is likely to grow at 8 per cent in next fiscal 2010-11.

'India has some promising entrepreneurs'

'India has some promising entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

For India, we continue to believe that the market and clients here require flexible pools of capital that can address their financing requirements across the capital structure, says Sanjay Nayar, CEO and Country Head for India, KKR.

2 Indians in global commission on web governance

2 Indians in global commission on web governance

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

GCIG is a two-year initiative launched by the Centre for International Governance Innovation and Chatham House.

US FDA India head quits; regulator goes for rejig

US FDA India head quits; regulator goes for rejig

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Altaf Ahmed Lal, country head of the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) in India, has quit and so have a few other key officials at the American drug regulator's India office.

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?