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Mahila Bank to have pay-per-use IT infra model

Mahila Bank to have pay-per-use IT infra model

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Move to hasten rollout and, if successful, set a precedent for new banking firms.

Godrej MD reveals how the company beats the blues

Godrej MD reveals how the company beats the blues

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Vivek Gambhir revels in his two-city life between the Godrej-owned flagship in Mumbai and his own family in New Delhi.

Sebi changed its mind on Tayal's BoR shares after 2 years

Sebi changed its mind on Tayal's BoR shares after 2 years

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The promoters, instead, raised it to 63.15 per cent, while reporting they'd brought it down to 28.6 per cent.

Seeking revival, Dabhol embraces a brand new plan

Seeking revival, Dabhol embraces a brand new plan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Dabhol's assets will be demerged into the power plant and the LNG terminal.

Govt eases environment rules to push investments

Govt eases environment rules to push investments

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Rules for mining, roads, power and irrigation projects relaxed.

Australian project stuck, Adani to focus on India plans

Australian project stuck, Adani to focus on India plans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

With projects worth Rs 1,28,000-cr, the group hopes to become one of the country's biggest industrial houses.

ONGC, OIL to gain from gas price hike

ONGC, OIL to gain from gas price hike

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) will add about Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) to its profits annually from near doubling of natural gas prices from next fiscal.

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

1st coal block e-auction earns Rs 1 lakh cr for states

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Non-mineral-rich states will benefit from tariff concessions.

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Wipro Q2 profit rises 6%, sees muted revenue growth in Q3

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The company's growth was driven by a decline in total expenses, lower finance cost and higher other income.

18 books to read in 2015

18 books to read in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Nilanjana S Roy compiles a list of the most eagerly awaited books next year.

India defends right to issue drug 'compulsory licences'

India defends right to issue drug 'compulsory licences'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The USTR has placed India on its "priority watch" list for two years in a row, saying the country's patent laws unfairly favour local drug makers.

A start-up that doubles revenue, every year!

A start-up that doubles revenue, every year!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

From an idea inititated in a hostel room, Hearing Plus went on to become a national chain of hearing treatment clinics.

SpiceJet's new owners plan to cut fleet, shrink network

SpiceJet's new owners plan to cut fleet, shrink network

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The prospective owners of Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd plan to cut the airline's fleet, shrink its network and return to a "plain vanilla" business model to achieve profitability, two people close to the investors said.

Imported coal to now make power costlier

Imported coal to now make power costlier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Power firms can pass on burden to consumers, stocks rise up to 2%

15 lessons every successful entrepreneur follows

15 lessons every successful entrepreneur follows

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Apoorve Dubey lists out the 15 things that will make you a successful entrepreneur.

What the Oil Ministry told Modi

What the Oil Ministry told Modi

Rediff.com22 May 2014

In a presentation prepared for the incoming Narendra Modi-government, the ministry listed national oil companies losing focus on domestic exploration as well as legal disputes around signed contracts with private explorers among the five things that went wrong during the United Progressive Alliance regime.

This could be showpiece of Indo-Japan defence partnership

This could be showpiece of Indo-Japan defence partnership

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

New Delhi's growing defence partnership with Tokyo could take wing with the US-2 (Utility Seaplane Mark 2), a one-of-a-kind amphibious aircraft that has Indian naval planners goggle-eyed.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Domestic and foreign companies pour in a slew of investments in Gujarat.

How cross-border listings will help India

How cross-border listings will help India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Such listings will help internationalise our currency, give us economic heft, compel best in class regulations and further develop the professional-services ecosystem., says Amit Tandon.

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta's expansion plans need to consult people. But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this position and in March 2015 the environment ministry extended Vedanta's environmental clearance till December 2018. This it did even while the question of the need for public hearing by projects in different kinds of industrial parks was being contested in the courts. This allowed the company to carry out construction.

Setback for Reliance from KG-D6 block

Setback for Reliance from KG-D6 block

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) might take a write-down on the KG-D6 block.

Modi hard sells India as an investment destination

Modi hard sells India as an investment destination

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and the United Kingdom are economically made for each other.

What RBI governor needs to do

What RBI governor needs to do

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

'Trust your new governor,' Omkar Goswami advises RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. 'Just because he is from the IAS and doesn't carry a PhD from a US university does not make him unsuitable for the task.' 'If anything, Das will pour oil on troubled waters, and save the RBI's reputation.'

iPhone 6 screen snag may delay its launch

iPhone 6 screen snag may delay its launch

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Suppliers to Apple Inc are scrambling to get enough screens ready for the new iPhone 6 smartphone as the need to redesign a key component disrupted panel production ahead of next month's expected launch, supply chain sources said.

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Their offer values Fortis at over Rs 9,000 crore, or around Rs 172 per share.

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Analysts say it is a case of over-promise and under-delivery.

Why are global retailers in wait-and-watch mode for India?

Why are global retailers in wait-and-watch mode for India?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

The Indian government has simplified FDI policy inorder to attract global retail chains.

Key factors that are driving the bull market

Key factors that are driving the bull market

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Brokers like Vasudevan are struggling to keep themselves in tune with this super-informed, new-generation retail investor.

I-T slaps notice on NDTV promoters' transactions

I-T slaps notice on NDTV promoters' transactions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Promoter entity RRPR - owned by Prannoy and Radhika Roy - says allegations baseless; replies to queries by Sebi.

Yahoo sets Alibaba stake spinoff plan, shares jump

Yahoo sets Alibaba stake spinoff plan, shares jump

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Yahoo Inc plans to spin off its 15 percent stake in China's Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, responding to pressure to hand over to shareholders its prized e-commerce investment valued at roughly $40 billion.

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Abrupt check-out: Bickson quits as Indian Hotels MD

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The sudden resignation and almost-immediate announcement of a successor came as a surprise to many.

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Modi's'Make in India' drive launched last September included laying out a model of "port-led" development that would support industrial growth.

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

'I am an auto driver, now I am also a tennis player'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Participants at the Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour held in Chennai did not let adversity affect their outlook on life. A Ganesh Nadar presents some of their stories.

Markets pause after 3-day bull run

Markets pause after 3-day bull run

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Asian shares ended higher after a string of positive US economic data.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

USL sells Whyte & Mackay for Rs 4,345 cr

USL sells Whyte & Mackay for Rs 4,345 cr

Rediff.com10 May 2014

In a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), USL said it had made a recommendation to the board of subsidiary United Spirits to consider the sale of the entire share capital of Whyte & Mackay.

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Why RIL, Infosys, HUL are keen to play the real game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.

Why Mallya's payback offer should be welcomed

Why Mallya's payback offer should be welcomed

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'Mallya has offered to pay the original amount.' 'Let us say he means the principal amount and that stands at Rs 5,000 crores.' 'The Indian banks have to ask themselves if they would rather have this 5,000 crores or would have none of it at all,' asks Sudhir Bisht.