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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.

'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.

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

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'He is wily and has everything that a political leader needs to succeed at that level.' 'He would be outstanding as a counter to Modi in the Lok Sabha, if he had the Opposition benches behind him,' says Aakar Patel.

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.

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

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.

The 7 steps to excellence!

The 7 steps to excellence!

Rediff.com13 May 2005

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.

Sebi tightens norms for mutual funds

Sebi tightens norms for mutual funds

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Coming down heavily on MF players who in recent past chose to use shareholder fund to buy out debt of bleeding invested companies, Sebi said MFs can't have standstill agreements with companies and will take action against fund houses for such deals.

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.

Mobiles, ACs cheaper, paan masala to cost more!

Mobiles, ACs cheaper, paan masala to cost more!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Let's take a quick look at what could become more expensive and what will cost lesser now.

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.

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.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

9 PSU banks consider merger

9 PSU banks consider merger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

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.

Govt panel for hiking FDI limits in defence, retail, telecom

Govt panel for hiking FDI limits in defence, retail, telecom

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

A government panel on Tuesday proposed raising foreign investment limits in sectors like defence, multi-brand retail and telecommunications, to spur investment in the country and tide over the Current Account Deficit woes.

New Income Tax Bill by next fiscal

New Income Tax Bill by next fiscal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

A new comprehensive Income Tax bill will be drawn up by the next fiscal end to clean up complex and archaic laws, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday.

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

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.

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Paytm plans to induct 5,000 manufacturers and sellers; has started programmes to identify and train new sellers.

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.

Meet Radha Kapoor, the creative entrepreneur

Meet Radha Kapoor, the creative entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

With Awfis, a quirky co-working venture, and other offbeat ideas, Radha Kapoor, the daughter of the Yes Bank CEO, is taking the creative route to entrepreneurship.

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

UTI-I holding company plan shelved

UTI-I holding company plan shelved

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

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.

How India can achieve 9% growth

How India can achieve 9% growth

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'Jaitley should get the GST and multi- brand retail bills passed to achieve 9%+ growth.'

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.

India Shining? Get real

India Shining? Get real

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

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.

Oberoi Realty ties up with Ritz-Carlton for Worli hotel

Oberoi Realty ties up with Ritz-Carlton for Worli hotel

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Both Oberoi Realty and Ritz-Carlton refused to share further details of the management contract stating confidentiality.

Tata Motors Q3 net down 25% due to poor home show

Tata Motors Q3 net down 25% due to poor home show

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Tata Motors reported a 25.47 per cent decline in its net profit.

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

No tyres of any description have rolled out of its factories in Sahagunj (West Bengal) or Ambattur (Tamil Nadu) since 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Amazon's retail practices in India come under scrutiny

Amazon's retail practices in India come under scrutiny

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Enforcement Directorate is looking into whether Amazon India may have sold directly to customers

Jet Airways lines up more domestic, international flights

Jet Airways lines up more domestic, international flights

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Jet Airways on Thursday said it would introduce more flights on both its domestic and international networks.

HLL plans raft of launches

HLL plans raft of launches

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

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.

What your car dealer won't tell you

What your car dealer won't tell you

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004