News for '-request-for-proposal'

The Oberoi is yet to get its glory back!

The Oberoi is yet to get its glory back!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

An industry executive said The Oberoi had a lot of C-Suite guests and most such companies decide to give a new or renovated property some time to stablise before they start booking.

How govt plans to meet divestment target

How govt plans to meet divestment target

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pawan Hans, Dredging Corp on list to meet target of Rs 800 bn for 2018-19

Why Michel's extradition was important

Why Michel's extradition was important

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel may prove to be the missing link in the money trail in the alleged multi-crore scam being probed by the CBI.

Govt to promote India as investment destination for startups

Govt to promote India as investment destination for startups

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The campaign will be launched in global as well as domestic markets across the media.

Green signal for two big-ticket FDI proposals in Railways

Green signal for two big-ticket FDI proposals in Railways

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Shortlisted bidders have been intimated

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

MoD panel found Dassault was not lowest bidder: CAG

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The MoD panel had submitted its report in March 2015, weeks before Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would procure 36 jets.

Fight or flight: Boeing warns Indian govt of price hike in copter deal

Fight or flight: Boeing warns Indian govt of price hike in copter deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

US defence giant Boeing warned of a price hike in USD 2.5 billion deal if India does not finalise the contract soon.

Will defence ministry okay Anil Ambani's Reliance Naval?

Will defence ministry okay Anil Ambani's Reliance Naval?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Warship building projects worth at least Rs 630 billion have ground to a standstill. The defence ministry has halted tendering in wait for a government decision on whether to allow, or to exclude, Anil Ambani's shipbuilding firm from those contracts.

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Union ministry of home affairs changed its mind and gave bid clearance for Hiranandani Developers and its consortium partner, Zurich Airport

Govt eyes Rs 8,000 cr from stake sale in 4 PSUs

Govt eyes Rs 8,000 cr from stake sale in 4 PSUs

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Dipam is conducting the selection of merchant bankers and legal advisors, and planning roadshows.

Microsoft, TCS, Infy among 5 IT cos bidding to build GST network

Microsoft, TCS, Infy among 5 IT cos bidding to build GST network

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The government plans to implement the single rate GST, which would subsume central excise, service tax and other local levies, from April 1, 2016

IT giants keen to upgrade Sebi's fraud detection tools

IT giants keen to upgrade Sebi's fraud detection tools

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

IBM, HP and HCL, have evinced interest in Sebi's proposal to upgrade toolsused for detecting frauds.

Game on: 6 vendors contest to supply IAF with 110 fighters

Game on: 6 vendors contest to supply IAF with 110 fighters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

With the IAF having rejected variants of 4 of the contending aircraft -- the Super Hornet, F-16, Gripen C/D and MiG-35 -- in flight trials carried out between 2009-2011 in the MMRCA tender, are the current contenders improved enough to pass flight trials conducted to the same standards?

Future Rafale deals will also be under govt to govt: Parrikar

Future Rafale deals will also be under govt to govt: Parrikar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Making it clear that one car cannot travel on two roads at the same time, India said all future deals for Rafale fighters would also be through government to government route, indicating that the USD 20 billion MMRCA tender has virtually been scrapped.

Rahul dares Modi for one-on-one debate on Rafale; counters Jaitley

Rahul dares Modi for one-on-one debate on Rafale; counters Jaitley

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Gandhi used a purported audio clip to allege that Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is 'blackmailing' Modi.

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Centre to cancel all defence tenders bagged by Finmeccanica

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The government has already withdrawn the RFP for heavy weight torpedoes for Socrpene submarines which was won by WASS, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, during the United Progressive Alliance regime. The government is now working out the alternatives.

CCS nod for Rafale given 16 months after announcement by Modi in France

CCS nod for Rafale given 16 months after announcement by Modi in France

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said the cost of each Rafale aircraft is approximately Rs 670 crore.

India to buy 60+ Rafale jets off the shelf

India to buy 60+ Rafale jets off the shelf

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

India may scrap negotiations with Dassault for 126 Rafale fighter jets. Instead, it is likely to buy over 60 jets in a flyaway condition.

Govt to kick off minority stake sale in six PSUs

Govt to kick off minority stake sale in six PSUs

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Against FY17 target of Rs 56,500 cr, Centre plans to fetch around Rs 6,400 cr in the first half.

Former Air Chief SP Tyagi arrested by CBI in VVIP chopper scam

Former Air Chief SP Tyagi arrested by CBI in VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Along with Tyagi, his cousin Sanjiv alias Julie Tyagi and lawyer Gautam Khaitan were also arrested.

Coal ministry proposes new bid rules to check corruption

Coal ministry proposes new bid rules to check corruption

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

After the Union comptroller and auditor-general saying there'd been a loss of Rs 10.67 lakh crore in allotment of coal blocks, the draft Request For Proposal (RFP) for new allocations has strong clauses for cancellation for breaches on this count.

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

From 155 million to 217 million, Rafale cost went up by 40%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'It is not clear how the NDA government -- including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, backed by senior IAF officials -- claimed that the 36 Rafale contract with Dassault in 2016 cost the IAF 20% less than Dassault's 126 Rafale offer,' notes Ajai Shukla in the first of a three-part series.

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

Army to buy 49 mini unmanned aerial vehicles for J&K

Army to buy 49 mini unmanned aerial vehicles for J&K

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Army's Northern Command has issued a global tender for procuring latest miniature unmanned aerial vehicles for gathering intelligence and carry out reconnaissance of areas along Line of Control with Pakistan and Sino-India border.

Modi vs Manmohan: What's the Rafale cost difference?

Modi vs Manmohan: What's the Rafale cost difference?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The Raksha Mantri was unable to address media queries about how much the Modi government was paying for 36 Rafales compared to what the UPA government had negotiated.

In digital, our expertise is unique: Wipro CEO

In digital, our expertise is unique: Wipro CEO

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

One of the good things about our business is, if customers are under pressure and in a cost-cutting mode, we are able to provide more efficient solutions.

Rafale will be game-changer, govt had no role in selecting partner: IAF chief

Rafale will be game-changer, govt had no role in selecting partner: IAF chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Meanwhile, Congress president Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the Modi government and Anil Ambani over the Rafale issue, saying that in order to bag India's biggest defence contracts one has to be a "defaulter of Rs 45,000 crore" and have "no relevant experience".

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Unsatisfied with BLS International Services, a visa outsourcing company, the Indian Embassy in the United States has announced for a new bid on February 5.

Army to procure artillery howitzers, 3 Indian vendors selected

Army to procure artillery howitzers, 3 Indian vendors selected

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The army is planning to procure 100 self-propelled artillery howitzers and three Indian vendors, including two private companies, have been selected for trial of their equipment, Defence Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Why are Indian IT firms facing more US lawsuits?

Why are Indian IT firms facing more US lawsuits?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Delays in promised service delivery were earlier settled between client and service provider. More organisations now opt for a legal settlement to save cost and protect investor sentiment, say analysts.

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Agusta case: Centre says PM didn't strike any deal with Italy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

In the matter pertaining to acquisition of AgustaWestland helicopters, the undisputed central issue that stands out is corruption, especially bribery, the statement said.

Parrikar unveils Defence Procurement Procedure

Parrikar unveils Defence Procurement Procedure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

'With the new DPP, there will be greater transparency and faster clearances.'

Reliance owes Rs 341 cr to MMRDA for BKC project delay

Reliance owes Rs 341 cr to MMRDA for BKC project delay

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The amount is penalty charged on the Mukesh Ambani-led company for failing to develop the C-66 plot in G Block, named as One BKC.

Why the Rafale deal will be a game-changer for India

Why the Rafale deal will be a game-changer for India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

India's enemies be warned: The Rafale deal will bring a sea change in India's defence preparedness.

Rafale jets will be inducted into Indian Air Force in 2 Years: Parrikar

Rafale jets will be inducted into Indian Air Force in 2 Years: Parrikar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Rafale deal will bring relief to IAF: Parrikar

Why Rafale jets won't enter India anytime soon

Why Rafale jets won't enter India anytime soon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet contract with France continues to be stuck in the doldrums even as the two countries have agreed to "fast-track" the negotiations.

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

'It is almost as if there is a death wish for the Tejas'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

The contracts with Israel Aerospace Industries will condemn the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft to a marginal presence in the IAF's future fleet.

Infosys to build IT network for GST

Infosys to build IT network for GST

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The company will operate the IT system for five years.

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

NSA Doval, defence top brass brief Union ministers on the deal to help them counter Opposition charges.