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How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

T E Narasimhan/Business Standard reports from Chennai on how the Future group plans to shore up its small store network in the South.

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'There is a compulsion to look hard, decisive, and risk-taking; start something; and then conclude it in a way you can claim victory.' 'That is not such an easy option against China,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

Rajinikanth's Kabali to be dubbed in Malay

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Rather than cutting and pasting from advanced economies, we should use basic economic principles to think about what is right for India at the stage of development at which we are,' says Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers' star forward LeBron James before dominating in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 Game One triumph in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

Rupee marks lowest close in over 1 week; dollar rebounds

Rupee marks lowest close in over 1 week; dollar rebounds

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

In New York market, the dollar continued to weaken against its rivals yesterday on a day devoid of major data releases out of Europe and the US.

Rupee gains on positive China trade data

Rupee gains on positive China trade data

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The rupee had lost 30 paise to close at 61.35 in the previous session on Friday on fresh demand for the US currency from banks and importers due to firm dollar overseas and sharp fall in local equities.

Shivraj Chouhan needs to get his act together fast

Shivraj Chouhan needs to get his act together fast

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The Great Agriculture Story that propelled Shivraj Singh Chouhan to power just won't sell any longer.

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rupee falls 47 paisa to close at record low of 72.98 as crude oil rises

Rupee falls 47 paisa to close at record low of 72.98 as crude oil rises

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The stubbornly high global crude oil prices are opening up a can of worms to heightened inflation risks and likely to disrupt government's fiscal maths along with deteriorating global financial conditions.

Euro's 20% fall against the rupee to hurt exporters

Euro's 20% fall against the rupee to hurt exporters

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Companies shipping to Europe to see rupee revenues coming under pressure.

Rupee retreats from 3-week high against dollar ahead of Budget

Rupee retreats from 3-week high against dollar ahead of Budget

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Rupee retreats from 3-week high against dollar ahead of Budget.

Why it makes sense for banks to lend to MSMEs

Why it makes sense for banks to lend to MSMEs

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'In times of recovery, we may see a rural-urban divide with the urban pockets affected more by COVID-19, but the MFI business model should encourage banks to handhold them in this hour of crisis,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

Modi's mantra for inclusive growth

Modi's mantra for inclusive growth

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Describing information technology as a change-agent, Modi said IT has the power to transform the country in several ways.

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

All in all, Cairn India shareholders are getting a 9.1 per cent premium based on closing prices of July 22

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The Modi government needs some big private sector trophies to affirm its anti-corruption credentials before the polls.' 'So on whose neck will the sword fall next?' 'To that extent, the outing of the ICICI Bank-Videocon story is cathartic,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble

Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Ahead of the Kumbh Mela from January-March 2019 at Prayag, the tanneries have been asked to shut down to stop discharge of effluents into the Ganga.

Gold near 2-week low as Fed puts Dec rate hike in play

Gold near 2-week low as Fed puts Dec rate hike in play

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

US gold futures slid over 1 per cent on Thursday, while silver futures dropped 2 per cent.

8 reasons why Indian cricket looks like Indian politics

8 reasons why Indian cricket looks like Indian politics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Indeed, if you look at this hypothesis with sufficiently jaundiced eyes, you will find plenty in common in the way 'Team India' conducts its affairs and the way 'Team Modi' does, argues Krishna Prasad.

How to build a fantabulous team

How to build a fantabulous team

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

As a function head or a founder, it is your primary role to get good people excited to work for you or your firm, feels T N Hari, head of HR, BigBasket.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

Rupee firms up 5 paise at 67.85 vs US dollar

Rupee firms up 5 paise at 67.85 vs US dollar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The domestic currency has gained 9 paise or 0.13 per cent in two days.

Where are the crude oil prices headed?

Where are the crude oil prices headed?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Despite the recovery to above $40 levels after hitting $28-29 in Jan, worries of over-supply in the face of weak demand remain.

RBI alone can't enforce a fast banking turnaround

RBI alone can't enforce a fast banking turnaround

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

While the RBI can nudge things along, ultimately bank owners must recapitalise and review internal processes to ensure that a culture of irresponsible lending doesn't continue, says Devangshu Datta.

Inflation data point to more rate cuts

Inflation data point to more rate cuts

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Food and fuel are two perennial areas of concern.

Rupee sees worst fall in over a month

Rupee sees worst fall in over a month

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The rupee appreciated by 10 paise to close at a nearly six-week high of 60.29 against the US dollar in the previous session tracking a solid rally in local shares and continued dollar selling by exporters and some banks.

Bigg Boss 10: Rahul Dev is finally evicted

Bigg Boss 10: Rahul Dev is finally evicted

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Do the producers want us to see more of Nitibha and Manveer? Is that why the less popular contestant got to stay on

A GST that could get better with time

A GST that could get better with time

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The price of ensuring no disruption after rolling out the GST seems to be an imperfect GST with many relaxations in its compliance norms, says A K Bhattacharya.

Tech stocks lose favour with domestic, foreign investors

Tech stocks lose favour with domestic, foreign investors

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Modest growth projections hits IT sector.

Adani joins hands with Total for LNG terminals, fuel retailing

Adani joins hands with Total for LNG terminals, fuel retailing

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Total, which had a few weeks back exited Royal Dutch Shell-led Hazira LNG import terminal in Gujarat, will join Adani in developing a 5 million tonnes a year import facility at Dhamra in Odisha. The two will also set up a joint venture to roll out a fuel retail network of 1,500 outlets, mostly on highways, in the next 10 years, Adani and Total said in a joint statement.

GST: The poor will largely be protected, says Arvind Subramanian

GST: The poor will largely be protected, says Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Make In India and the reduction in barriers of trade will potentially create a growth environment.

At the moment Chelsea is in a zone where I feel ashamed: Mourinho

At the moment Chelsea is in a zone where I feel ashamed: Mourinho

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched his team suffer a 2-1 loss at table-topping Leicester City and then said he felt ashamed at their lowly Premier League position and betrayed by his players.

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Mondelez portfolio in India also includes brands like Bournvita, 5-Star. Nikhat Hetavkar finds out how it stays relevant amid strong pushback from millennials over health effects of its products.

Good monsoon to bring cheer to economy

Good monsoon to bring cheer to economy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Monsoon is critical for the country's 263 million farmers and their rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean crops because nearly half of its farmland lacks irrigation.

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Carmelo Anthony came to Team USA's rescue with a record-breaking effort on Wednesday as the defending Olympic basketball champions beat Australia 98-88 in a thrilling encounter to extend their overall winning streak to 20 games.

'Ek bhi neta nahi dikha line mein'

'Ek bhi neta nahi dikha line mein'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Paloma Sharma -- the only non-middle aged, non-canine member of the home -- on a Sunday spent at the bank.

FMCG: Sanjiv Goenka's latest dream project

FMCG: Sanjiv Goenka's latest dream project

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Launched this April, the FCG business will end the year with a turnover of Rs 500 crore