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At 25, can Jet Airways restore its earlier leadership position?

At 25, can Jet Airways restore its earlier leadership position?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

A resurgent SpiceJet is spreading its wings and Vistara is set to challenge Jet on long-haul routes in the coming years.

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is about $3.5 billion.

Has the taxman sent you a letter?

Has the taxman sent you a letter?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

After a nationwide 'lifestyle survey' on sale of expensive home theatres, plasma TVs, modular kitchen, watches and pens, the income tax department has started sending 'polite' letters to buyers, asking them to file returns of their income.

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.

FDI caps in different sectors could be revisited: FM

FDI caps in different sectors could be revisited: FM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

While India allows 100 per cent FDI in a large number of the sectors, there is a ceiling on foreign investment in sensitive segments like multi-brand retail, insurance, defence and telecom.

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The move is prompted by the disruption in the car usage pattern caused by the app-based ride-hailing companies such Ola and Uber

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

TV, movie tickets to be cheaper as govt cuts GST rates on 23 items

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.

This popular bag company was born in a garage

This popular bag company was born in a garage

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Starting from a team of part-time workers to an employee base that exceeds over 3,000, Wildcraft has come a long way

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Traders were up in arms, fearing huge job loss if Walmart was to enter.

Sahara to buy 10 Boeing 737-800s

Sahara to buy 10 Boeing 737-800s

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Air Sahara is believed to be in the process of signing a deal with Boeing for acquiring new aircraft, even as negotiations are on by mediators to resolve the Jet-Sahara dispute

'We can target any place in India': Hizb chief in TV interview

'We can target any place in India': Hizb chief in TV interview

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

MEA says Salahuddin's interview shows the freedom enjoyed by terrorists in Pakistan.

Raising funds: Amid wait, worry, India Inc looks to Singapore, China

Raising funds: Amid wait, worry, India Inc looks to Singapore, China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The dollar bond market has been a favourite for Indian firms in 2014.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

Tatas buy US coffee firm

Tatas buy US coffee firm

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Suzuki sues 10 Indian firms

Suzuki sues 10 Indian firms

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, on Thursday said it has filed suits in the Delhi High Court against ten companies for using the brand 'Suzuki' as trademark or part of their corporate names.

Mahindra to sell Peugeot scooters in North Africa

Mahindra to sell Peugeot scooters in North Africa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Mahindra to sell Peugeot scooters in North Africa

Govt refuses to recall 1% excise duty on jewellery

Govt refuses to recall 1% excise duty on jewellery

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley refuted the allegations saying when items of common use were being taxed, how could luxury items be kept out.

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Consumer firms stare at a damp festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Almost 40 per cent of a durable company's sales are achieved during the festival season

Can OPS keep the AIADMK together?

Can OPS keep the AIADMK together?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

O Paneerselvam did not even sit in Jayalalithaa's office chamber and left her seat vacant in the assembly. This time Amma is not coming back and he has a large number of challenges awaiting him.

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Walmart may be exploring ways to exit Bharti JV

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.

FDI in retail may not be allowed, hints Nirmala

FDI in retail may not be allowed, hints Nirmala

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The BJP-led government may not permit foreign retailers to open mega stores in the country as such a move may adversely impact small traders and farmers, new Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated.

India's 3rd largest bank is finally born

India's 3rd largest bank is finally born

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

There would be no retrenchment of employees and that their services conditions would also not be affected post merger.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

Few hard questions Modi will not ask bankers in next meeting

Few hard questions Modi will not ask bankers in next meeting

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to draw up an action plan for banking reforms

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

NRC, NPR, Aadhaar are part of huge surveillance plan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'This updated NPR database along with Aadhaar Number would become the mother database and can be used by various government departments...' the home ministry declared in July 2015. 'UID/Aadhaar has been used as a fish bait to ensnare and entrap present and future generations of citizens,' warns Gopal Krishna.

High duty makes beer dearer

High duty makes beer dearer

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Even as the government's move to hike import duties on 45 items is seen as a sign of protectionism, the prime minister was himself involved in the process.

Lodha to spend over Rs 5,000 cr to develop property in Worli

Lodha to spend over Rs 5,000 cr to develop property in Worli

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The company will develop residential and commercial real estate on the 17-acre land in the plush area, which it bought from DLF last year.

India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI

India-Asean services FTA in limbo over retail FDI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Thailand, Indonesia want unconditional access to India's multi-brand retail space.

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Small and medium enterprises had complained of tedious compliance burden under the Goods and Services Tax

How Ravi Jaipuria is building a Rs 20,000 crore empire

How Ravi Jaipuria is building a Rs 20,000 crore empire

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

He has drawn fresh strategies to take his businesses to the next level.

Cigarettes to cost more soon

Cigarettes to cost more soon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Sara Lee to set up arm in India

Sara Lee to set up arm in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2005

Foodgrains, cereals, milk to be cheaper under GST

Foodgrains, cereals, milk to be cheaper under GST

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The GST rates for all but six items were finalised at the first day of the two-day meeting of the GST Council, headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and comprising state representatives.

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'At any given point in time, we expect only 25 per cent of our workforce will need to be in office.' 'And any given person will only be required to spend only 25 per cent of their time in office.'

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

How Nestle bounced back from the Maggi crisis

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Nestle's Maggi 'shock therapy' worked. Nestle probably required such shock treatment as the June 2015 ban on Maggi noodles to jerk it out of its ennui, suggests Suresh Narayanan, now chairman and managing director of Nestle's India business.

Access to low-cost funds to help infra lender, says IDFC

Access to low-cost funds to help infra lender, says IDFC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Most infra projects have hit a road block due to high cost of funds.