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'Modi govt ushers in positive vibes in the Indian economy'

'Modi govt ushers in positive vibes in the Indian economy'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

The delegation of Indian CEOs from Confederation of Indian Industry highlighted the growing sense of optimism in India following the recent election results.

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Fairfax Financial Holdings made three investments in a month

CCI warns online retailers against unfair practices

CCI warns online retailers against unfair practices

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The warning by the anti-trust watchdog has come days ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' India visit, about which the Seattle-headquartered company has been tight-lipped. Sources in the know indicated that Bezos, coming on a short trip, has sought a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Lack of political consensus on economic reforms a key concern.

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Amid the protests against leading e-commerce firms, Flipkart and Amazon, shipments through the online route in fact witnessed a double-digit growth every quarter.

Lockdown: I-League matches cancelled; Bagan to be crowned champions

Lockdown: I-League matches cancelled; Bagan to be crowned champions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Mohun Bagan with 39 points from 16 matches enjoy a point difference which is insurmountable by any other team even if all other matches had been played and concluded as a normal course of action

Address supply constraints to tame food prices: India Inc

Address supply constraints to tame food prices: India Inc

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Inflation dipped to a five-month low of 5.19 per cent in July mainly on account of decline in prices of some food articles, vegetables and protein rich items.

Nepal kicked out of AFC youth tourney for fielding over-age player

Nepal kicked out of AFC youth tourney for fielding over-age player

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Nepal have been kicked out of the Asian Football Confederation's under-16 championships in India next year after being found guilty of fielding an over-age player in the qualifying tournament.

How I grew my business in the pandemic

How I grew my business in the pandemic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The pandemic helped many entrepreneurs including me realise the power of people who share your passion, says fashion entrepreneur Meghna Saraogi.

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Ex-Union minister Akhilesh Das Gupta dies

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Gupta, 56, was a Rajya Sabha member and was minister for steel in the United Progressive Alliance government.

Here's CII's 100-day agenda for the new government

Here's CII's 100-day agenda for the new government

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The industry body said a strong inter-ministerial coordination group is required to resolve sticky issues like the 'mining conundrum' and 'raw material securitisation' for sectors like steel.

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In a move to revive football in India, the All India Football Federation has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates to bid for two available club slots in India's top-flight domestic football league.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Amazon, trade bodies' courtroom battle may impact e-commerce policy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

The case may drag for a few years, experts say, as CAIT and DVM have said they will appeal against the interim relief granted to Amazon.

Why India must be wary of Nepal's Lumbini Project

Why India must be wary of Nepal's Lumbini Project

Rediff.com6 May 2016

For India to endorse Nepal's Buddhist conference will be like sipping from a poisoned chalice, warns former RA&W official Jayadeva Ranade.

India Inc bats for a rate cut in RBI's next policy

India Inc bats for a rate cut in RBI's next policy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

It is the six per cent target RBI is more concerned about.

'India has its hands full in implementing key reforms'

'India has its hands full in implementing key reforms'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The government has changed arbitration laws, amended some 'provisions' of the Companies Act.

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Bhaichung Bhutia inducted into AFC's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been inducted into the AFC's Hall of Fame, the All India Football Federation said on Wednesday.

What the realty sector wants from Modi

What the realty sector wants from Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The urban development ministry is expected to repeal the existing restrictions on real estate firms by allowing foreign investment up to 49 per cent, free of all conditions.

Praful Patel elected AIFF president

Praful Patel elected AIFF president

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Praful Patel was unanimously elected president of the All India Football Federation at its Annual General Body Meeting, at Football House, the AIFF's headquarters, in Delhi on Thursday.

BWF freezes rankings, to review Olympic qualification system

BWF freezes rankings, to review Olympic qualification system

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Shuttlers in the singles competition have to be inside top-16 of world rankings to qualify for the Olympics. The cut-off for doubles is also top-16.

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Several start-ups have raised concerns over taxation of angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, which provides for taxation of funds received by an entity.

India to benefit from China's IT, pharma mkt: CII

India to benefit from China's IT, pharma mkt: CII

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

With days to go before Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's visits China accompanied by a 55-member industry delegation, Confederation of Indian Industry on Monday said the country provided ample business opportunities and incentives.

Rahul Gandhi's speech: Loved it or hated it? VOTE!

Rahul Gandhi's speech: Loved it or hated it? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday delivered his much-awaited speech at the annual general meeting at the Confederation of Indian Industry.

Why no questions asked from 'activist judges': Ex CJI Gogoi

Why no questions asked from 'activist judges': Ex CJI Gogoi

Rediff.com13 May 2020

He took exception to an "ideological group of people", activists, intellectuals for giving "identification marks" to as to "who is an independent judge" and said that according to them a judge must be necessarily anti-establishment.

India Inc backs second term for Rajan

India Inc backs second term for Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"I think the Governor has been doing a great job for the country and we would certainly see it as a very positive move if he were reappointed," Naushad Forbes, president, CII.

The wonderful world of underwater photography

The wonderful world of underwater photography

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

An accomplished underwater photographer, gives an account of his journeys in deep, mysterious oceans

India Inc okay with cut in tax sops

India Inc okay with cut in tax sops

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Vinod Khanna to lead India at WEF Jordan meeting

Vinod Khanna to lead India at WEF Jordan meeting

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Minister of State for External Affairs Vinod Khanna will lead the Indian delegation to the World Economic Forum extraordinary annual meeting in Jordan from June 21-23.

FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

FC Goa coach Zico's FIFA bid gets lukewarm backing from CBF

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Zico has been promised the backing of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) for his bid to run for the FIFA presidency if he can show he has the support of four other federations.

Sunil Mittal meets Hillary Clinton

Sunil Mittal meets Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

A CII delegation, led by Confederation of Indian Industry president and Bharti Enterprises CEO Sunil Bharti Mittal, called on US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday.

India-Pakistan business council to discuss MFN, visa, Tapi pipeline

India-Pakistan business council to discuss MFN, visa, Tapi pipeline

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Efforts to normalise trading relations expected during the first such meet on Saturday

Cops are there but not doing anything: Delhi residents recall horror

Cops are there but not doing anything: Delhi residents recall horror

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

At least 13 people, including a police head constable, have died and over 200 were injured since Monday as mobs went on a rampage in Maujpur, Jaffrabad, Babarpur, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Chandbagh areas in northeast Delhi.

'India's economic progress not satisfactory at all'

'India's economic progress not satisfactory at all'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'A major thrust is required by the government to stimulate rural demand'.

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

They have everything they wanted as a teenager - only they seem to have got it all 50 years later, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

Brand IPL still rules unchallenged

Brand IPL still rules unchallenged

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

According to the report, published on Tuesday, the event's prize money of $4.2 million is much more than the combined prize money of all other sports leagues in the country.

India meet Nepal in opening qualifier of 2018 FIFA World Cup

India meet Nepal in opening qualifier of 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The world's lowest ranked soccer team, Bhutan, will take on Sri Lanka next month, while sleeping giants India face Nepal in the first qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup.