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GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

GST 2.0: Soaps, coffee, biscuits, oil to be cheaper from Monday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers.

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

Robin Uthappa grilled by ED for 8 hours!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Robin Uthappa for over eight hours and recorded his statement in a money laundering case linked to online betting app.

Brand ambassador, cricket...: How Maldives aims to attract 3L Indians in 2025

Brand ambassador, cricket...: How Maldives aims to attract 3L Indians in 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Maldives government has set a target of attracting 300,000 Indian tourists in 2025, aiming to regain its position as a top destination for Indian travelers. The country's tourism sector has been impacted by strained relations between Male and New Delhi, which led to a decline in Indian tourist arrivals in 2024. To revive the Indian tourist market, the Maldives is planning a major campaign, including a brand ambassador, cricket summer camps, and expanded flight routes from more Indian cities.

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom businesses and a recovery in its core oil-to-chemicals segment.

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Why Brands Are Slurping Over Ro-Ko

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Their chemistry is organic and authentic, making them an appealing choice for collaborative endorsements.'

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

ED records Yuvraj's statement in online betting app case

ED records Yuvraj's statement in online betting app case

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an online betting app named 1xBet.

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to secure full cooperation from authorities in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death.

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Vroom, which was conceptualised by MuSo and executed in partnership with Vikram Mehta, CEO of Planet Auto, is more than a car show, it is an educational pit stop that promises to ignite a lifelong interest in engineering, mechanics, and design.

Arjun Tendulkar gets engaged to Saaniya Chandhok

Arjun Tendulkar gets engaged to Saaniya Chandhok

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Arjun Tendulkar has reportedly been engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of prominent Mumbai-based industrialist Ravi Ghai.

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Amidst growing competition and global softening of EV demand, its India entry was due for a long time and that finally happened sometime back although yet again the approach was different.

Amazon, Flipkart showcase GST deals as festival shopping begins

Amazon, Flipkart showcase GST deals as festival shopping begins

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Amazon India unveiled a dedicated marketplace section highlighting products with reduced tax burdens as the goods and services tax (GST) restructuring took effect on September 22, positioning the ecommerce giant to capitalise on lower consumer prices across electronics, appliances, and other categories. Its rival Flipkart, too, has rolled out its own GST-focused storefront, the GST Bachat Utsav, aimed at helping shoppers maximise benefits from the new tax rates across multiple categories.

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Mohinder Amarnath will always be remembered as a giant-hearted cricketer who stood tall against the fiercest attacks, carried the bruises with pride, and turned every setback into a comeback.

Upcoming IPOs That Dalal Street is Whispering About

Upcoming IPOs That Dalal Street is Whispering About

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Dalal Street is buzzing with excitement, as some of the most-awaited IPOs are gearing up to hit the market. While some of these big companies are planning to join the stock exchanges towards the end of 2025, others are likely to be available for trading by the first half of 2026.

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

Why Khadi Should Be Part Of Gen Z's Wardrobe

Why Khadi Should Be Part Of Gen Z's Wardrobe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Khadi is versatile, breathable and timeless. What's missing is consistent innovation and branding. 'If khadi is positioned as both cool and conscious, it can easily sit between denim's everyday appeal and today's comfort-driven trends,' says Designer Swatti Kapoor.

Gill's Vest Sparks Storm: Violation of BCCI Deal?

Gill's Vest Sparks Storm: Violation of BCCI Deal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

As fans celebrated his bold leadership, a black Nike vest he sported during the drinks break has triggered questions about a potential breach of BCCI's apparel deal with Adidas.

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Highest Selling New Drug In India Is...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Enhertu currently costs around Rs 1.6 lakh per 100-milligram injection.

Brand India ambassador Priyanka Chopra: 'This is not the country I grew up in'

Brand India ambassador Priyanka Chopra: 'This is not the country I grew up in'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com on Priyanka Chopra's appointment as a brand ambassador for India, despite her frankness on intolerant India.

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models.

Hardik takes pride in bowling despite low returns

Hardik takes pride in bowling despite low returns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'I treat myself as a pure fast bowler and I have taken a lot of pride in that. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of discipline, and it has been a constant which I really enjoy.'

RCB dethrones CSK as IPL's most valuable franchise

RCB dethrones CSK as IPL's most valuable franchise

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 title triumph has propelled the franchise's valuation to US$ 269 million, dethroning five-time champions Chennai Super Kings as the most valuable IPL franchise.

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

'The Intent Is To Make A Better Bank In The Future'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'As the team builds, each of them will bring in a different perspective, new thinking.'

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

P&G, Emami, HUL announce new price list

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Leading FMCG companies have announced a price cut on their products, including soaps, shampoo, baby diapers, toothpaste, razors, and after-shave lotions, effective from September 22 to extend the GST rate cut benefits to consumers. Firms such as Procter & Gamble, Emami and HUL have come up with new price lists which have been communicated to their respective distributors and consumers through their respective websites.

H1B Visa Hike: Come Back Home, Say Experts

H1B Visa Hike: Come Back Home, Say Experts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Returning Indians can leverage their international skills and the strong funding environment for start-ups here.'

Does Naseeruddin Shah Look Like JRD Tata?

Does Naseeruddin Shah Look Like JRD Tata?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Naseeruddin Shah's look as Bharat Ratna recipient JRD Tata in the upcoming series Made in India: A Titan Story was unveiled on social media on Tuesday, July 29, on the latter's 121st birth anniversary.

Vivo Y39 5G For India At 17,000

Vivo Y39 5G For India At 17,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Vivo has introduced a new smartphone in India, expanding its Y series lineup. The newly-launched Vivo Y39 has come up with an array of great features, making it a noteworthy addition to the brand's portfolio.

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

Tilak-Sanju smoothly adapting a new brand of Indian cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'I can't express my feelings right now. It's unbelievable. Can't imagine scoring back-to-back hundreds, that too in SA. Right now, I can't express my feelings.'

Air India unveils new brand identity, aircraft livery

Air India unveils new brand identity, aircraft livery

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Air India on Thursday unveiled a new brand identity and aircraft livery as the airline moves ahead with its transformation plan since being taken over by Tata Group more than one-and-a-half years ago. The new look re-imagines the iconic Indian window shape, historically used by Air India, into a gold window frame that becomes central to the new brand design system. It symbolises a 'Window of Possibilities', according to a release.

No Babar-Rizwan, but Pakistan is ready for Asia Cup

No Babar-Rizwan, but Pakistan is ready for Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha broke the silence about playing the format without the nation's batting bigwigs Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

As lower GST rates take effect on Monday, sales of air-conditioners, TV sets surged dramatically with buyers rushing to grab cheaper deals offered by retailers at the beginning of the Navratra festival.

VW to drive in Golf GTI, Tiguan R-line in India

VW to drive in Golf GTI, Tiguan R-line in India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

German carmaker Volkswagen will be driving in its two globally acclaimed performance models Golf GTI and Tiguan R-line in India as part of its steps to enhance brand positioning in the country, a senior company official said on Monday.

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

Trump's Tariffs: 3 Million Tamil Nadu Jobs At Risk

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The textile and apparel sector is India's second-largest employment provider, after agriculture, and it is now caught in a wave of uncertainty following the Donald Trump administration's tariff policy.

Illegal online betting growing fast in India

Illegal online betting growing fast in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Lacking basic safeguards and regulations, India is fast emerging as a hub for illegal online betting and gambling market, with the top 15 such unauthorised platforms logging an alarming over 5.4 billion visits in FY25, according to a report by public policy think-tank on consumer sovereignty.

India a bright spot for growth: Chandrasekaran

India a bright spot for growth: Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com27 May 2025

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products, has said in the company's annual report for FY25 that India remains one of the bright spots of economic growth amid a volatile global environment. He said India's long-term growth was underpinned by strong demographic and economic fundamentals as well as structural reforms.

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Flat Tracks, Broadcast Blackout Mar Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Under pressure, the BCCI announced that the final to be played from September 11-15 will be broadcast live.

'Jio strongest telecom brand in India'

'Jio strongest telecom brand in India'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is India's strongest telecom brand in India, ahead of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Ltd, according to brand intelligence and data insights company TRA. TRA, formerly Trust Research Advisory, in its 'India's Most Desired Brands 2022' ranked companies according to their brand strength. Reliance Jio topped the telecom category, followed by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea Ltd and BSNL.