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Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

MSP hike likely to fuel inflation by 50-90 bps

MSP hike likely to fuel inflation by 50-90 bps

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the decision could cost the government roughly Rs 15,000 crore.

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Govt paves way for regulation of OTT platforms, online news

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

There was no law or autonomous body governing digital content in India so far. Now, OTT and other platforms, including digital news websites, are expected to fall within a governmental framework of rules and regulations.

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The rules, the first ever for software applications in the country, were recently issued by the patent office and mandate each new software to be 'machine-specific' and packaged with 'new hardware' to qualify for a licence.

Is our money in the banks safe?

Is our money in the banks safe?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'

Nothing can kill Mallya's appetite for fun

Nothing can kill Mallya's appetite for fun

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

For his 60th birthday in December, which he called his third 20th birthday, Mallya flew in Enrique Iglesias to perform at his villa overlooking the beach in Goa.

GST: Govt yet to appoint empowered panel head

GST: Govt yet to appoint empowered panel head

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill.

AAP may turn to big donations for LS polls

AAP may turn to big donations for LS polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The party will soon set up a team of around 500 members to increase funding.

Savings deposit above Rs 1 lakh? You will earn less!

Savings deposit above Rs 1 lakh? You will earn less!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Your opportunity to earn higher interest by keeping more than Rs 1,00,000 in your savings bank account might soon be limited.

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The CBI has shared its findings with the Enforcement Directorate.

Maharashtra may take AAP route on power

Maharashtra may take AAP route on power

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Committee set up by state govt considering reduction in rates

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India and the US also agreed to support the efforts of the Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to develop a cluster map.

A dummy's guide to GST

A dummy's guide to GST

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Here's everything you need to know about the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

Two major tasks for Sitharaman

Two major tasks for Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

First, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, much-lauded as a game changer, needs serious reform. Second, some vital policy choices would need to be made as far as competition law is concerned., says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Bank mergers cast shadow on wage negotiations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Bank unions - officers and workmen - had buried their differences and sat across the table on August 29 to work out a fresh deal with the IBA involving a 20 per cent wage hike.

Is India's insolvency law really solvent?

Is India's insolvency law really solvent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Woefully inadequate infrastructure is just one of the many reasons why a case is not settled within 180 days and even 270 days as envisaged by the law, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Street expects status quo on policy rate, CRR

Street expects status quo on policy rate, CRR

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

An action on the rate front is unlikely to figure in Rajan's plan for the moment.

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Brokerages face Sebi fire in NSEL scam

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Sebi on April 4 gave the brokerages 60 days to have their books vetted by third-party auditors.

Do ethical companies perform better?

Do ethical companies perform better?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

'If you wish to expand your business in a competitive global environment, you have no option but to be ethical.'

Raise I-T threshold for TDS deduction: Easwar panel

Raise I-T threshold for TDS deduction: Easwar panel

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The draft report of the committee contains 27 suggestions for amendments under the I-T Act and eight for reform through administrative instructions.

Govt to review suspension of 3 drugs

Govt to review suspension of 3 drugs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Besides opposing the suspension of three medicines, the sector has also questioned the process adopted by the government.

RBI is 80! Milestones of an illustrious journey

RBI is 80! Milestones of an illustrious journey

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With a sole mandate of inflation targeting, RBI wears many hats.

Why it is necessary to have a Cabinet panel on exports

Why it is necessary to have a Cabinet panel on exports

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Exports are slowing and economic growth in major markets for Indian goods has taken a hit.

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Why Budget 2020 will be different

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In fact, no other recent Union Budget has held so much significance for the Indian economy as the one to be presented in about six weeks from now, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Sensex, Nifty end at fresh highs for 2nd straight session

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

TCS, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and Cipla were the top gainers on BSE Sensex while Coal India, GAIL, Dr Reddy's and Infosys lost the most on the index.

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

GMR in race to set up semiconductor unit

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Infra major's entry could queer the pitch for Jaypee and Hindustan Semiconductor.

Stimulus packages: Panagariya cautions Modi govt about going overboard

Stimulus packages: Panagariya cautions Modi govt about going overboard

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

India should take 'measured approach' with stimulus packages to deal with COVID-19 by limiting interventions to the provision of food, shelter and basic necessities of life for all; forbearance on payments of outstanding loans; and extra provision of working capital including what will be necessary to cover outstanding wages from lockdown period to enterprises.

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery soon

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery soon

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Measure to be implemented in metros first, followed by state capitals, district HQs and rest of country

Petroleum minister rules out sudden, steep price hikes

Petroleum minister rules out sudden, steep price hikes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The government does not seem inclined, at least in the petroleum sector, to effect sudden and steep upward price revisions to tame its huge subsidy burden and rein in fiscal deficit.

For the time being, the rupee takes the centrestage

For the time being, the rupee takes the centrestage

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'Most importantly, marking a departure from the past, the RBI has made it clear that it is not overtly worried about the level of the local currency,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

Financial Technologies' exchanges abroad under lens

Financial Technologies' exchanges abroad under lens

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Laxity in enforcing KYC and allied norms suspected; money laundering gaps also on probe panel's mind

How GVK pipped GMR to bag Navi Mumbai airport bid

How GVK pipped GMR to bag Navi Mumbai airport bid

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Offers 12.60% in revenue share to Cidco, while only other bidder GMR offered 10.44%.

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The US economy added 160,000 jobs in April, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Abu Dhabi national carrier had bought 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways for $379 million in April.

Rail PPP projects move at a snail's pace

Rail PPP projects move at a snail's pace

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Most of the projects face hurdles such as delay in approvals and lack of coordination between state governments and the railways.

Taking stock of Budget promises

Taking stock of Budget promises

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and Make in India -- are not covered here.