News for '-hindu-business-line'

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Tentative Truce In Tata Trusts: BusinessLine Report

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

After months of discord, the Tata Trusts appear to be moving towards reconciliation, with recent reappointments and open exchanges signalling a return to cooperative governance.

Rahman Goes AI!

Rahman Goes AI!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The maestro is all set to launch Secret Mountain, an AI-powered band on the Metaverse.

Rs 2000 note: Hoax or real?

Rs 2000 note: Hoax or real?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Twitter is abuzz with images of supposed new Rs 2,000 notes

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The RBI refuses to classify a cryptocurrency as an asset since it doesn't have future cash flow and its value is always fluctuating because of speculation. There is also no consumer protection, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay, and hence the e-rupee trial run.

Ukraine crisis: Govt may defer LIC IPO

Ukraine crisis: Govt may defer LIC IPO

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

With the Russia-Ukraine war roiling financial markets globally, the government may defer the mega IPO of LIC and wait for an opportune time to get the maximum value of its holding in the state-owned insurance behemoth, sources said. "It's a full blown war now so we will have to assess the situation for going ahead with the LIC IPO," a government source said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, too, had indicated review of the IPO in view of the evolving geopolitical situation.

Infosys' Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Modi

Infosys' Kris Gopalakrishnan praises Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Infosys executive co-chairman and president of the Confederation of Indian Industries Kris Gopalakrishnan on Friday heaped praise on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as 'a global leader'.

The Hindu family war may become legal battle

The Hindu family war may become legal battle

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Key members of the family and directors on the board of Kasturi & Sons, who are opposed to the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the group publications, N Ram, are considering moving the Company Law Board (CLB) over issues about the running of the group.

India to miss deficit target: S&P

India to miss deficit target: S&P

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

International rating agency Standard & Poor's has said India's budget deficit is likely to exceed the government's target of 4.3 per cent for the current fiscal year, which ends in March, a newspaper reported Wednesday.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

She quit her career in financial services to pursue her passion for writing.

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

India may take WTO action against EU over drug clinical trials

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

GVK Biosciences is the latest Indian firm to come under international scrutiny over quality issues.

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Tax cuts will have only marginal effects in the short run and significant positive effects in the medium term,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

The feud over Indian Readership Survey

The feud over Indian Readership Survey

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The return of Indian Readership Survey numbers has met with a silent response.

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Amazon has committed over $5 billion to grow its business in India so far and says it will pump in more capital as and when needed, a big worry for rival Flipkart which has been struggling to raise funds over the past couple of months.

The art of getting out hit wicket

The art of getting out hit wicket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Modi is not being consistent with his past record of caution.' 'Has something changed in the way Modi does things?'

No records of PM's meeting on aviation policy, says government

No records of PM's meeting on aviation policy, says government

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

There is no clarity on the stand taken by the PM on many issues plaguing the aviation sector

Editors I have known

Editors I have known

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'There are different ways in which some are lucky through their lives. My great boon has been serendipity,' says Subir Roy.

Rupee depreciation: Foolish government, intelligent Indian

Rupee depreciation: Foolish government, intelligent Indian

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

A theory that is doing the rounds is that with election nearing, this depreciation of the rupee will allow politicians of all hues to bring back their ill-gotten wealth.