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Tata Tele-Bharti Airtel deal was done in 5 days

Tata Tele-Bharti Airtel deal was done in 5 days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The deal between Bharti group and Tata Teleservices is yet another example of how swiftly things can change in business.

Is ICICI's Chanda Kochhar on her way out?

Is ICICI's Chanda Kochhar on her way out?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The ICICI board, which consists 12 members, is divided on whether Kochhar should be on leave during the internal enquiry

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

If RBI has its way, you won't have to handle soiled notes ever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The specifics will also cover what's fit and proper to be a chest manager; the insurance and re-insurance aspects; and the new capital threshold, which is Rs 100 crore now.

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Govt bats for 50% foreign investment in e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Government seeks stakeholders' comments by Jan 30 on discussion paper.

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Promoters of world's cheapest smartphone refund customers' money, close fresh bookings

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Red signal to bullet train from Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Expresses inability to provide land for train terminal in Bandra-Kurla Complex, a cash cow for MMRDA

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Delayed monsoon: Cheer for some, bad news for FMCG

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Sales of refrigerators were higher this year versus last year.

7.0-intensity quake jolts Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, J-K

7.0-intensity quake jolts Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, J-K

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A high-intensity earthquake hit the Central Asian country of Tajikistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in parts of north India, including Delhi and Kashmir.

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

SpiceJet likely to lay off 1,000 employees

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Last week, the carrier had asked about 60 pilots who had resigned to leave after serving only half the six-month notice period.

UPA's new year gift: FDI in Railways

UPA's new year gift: FDI in Railways

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

DIPP had proposed 100% FDI in Railways, which it had to now scale down to 74% in certain areas

Govt offers allowances for bad climate, cycles and even hair cut!

Govt offers allowances for bad climate, cycles and even hair cut!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Govt resists pay panel suggestion on scrapping allowances for acting, bad climate, family planning, funeral, robe maintenance and even hair cutting.

Is the public hoarding cash? Most likely, says SBI

Is the public hoarding cash? Most likely, says SBI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Income velocity based on currency with the public went down from 0.93 in October to 0.84 in March says a report from SBI's economic research department

Experts caution govt on trade deals with US

Experts caution govt on trade deals with US

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Existing trade deals, especially the 2009 pact with the Asean bloc, have been panned by the Centre for not boosting exports but flooding the domestic market with cheap imports. Subsequently, New Delhi has called for reviewing FTAs with Japan and South Korea. Going by that, a trade deal with the US is unlikely to be beneficial, say experts.

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Weak rupee, Egypt crisis could mean rollicking time for Goa

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Chartered flights may increase 34% from last year as more Russian tourists come calling.

India to become regional export hub for L'Oreal

India to become regional export hub for L'Oreal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

L'Oreal set up a second factory recently in Baddi, HP for hair colour.

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Shah Rukh in trouble! I-T dept attaches Alibag farmhouse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The allegation against Khan is that he had applied to purchase the agricultural land for farming but constructed a farmhouse for personal use instead.

Day after: Corporate tax relief may worsen fiscal deficit

Day after: Corporate tax relief may worsen fiscal deficit

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The immediate revenue loss could worsen the Centre's fiscal deficit, from the budgeted 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 3.7 per cent of GDP -- a massive 40-basis-point increase. It was stabilised at 3.4 per cent since 2016-17, report Abhishek Waghmare and Dilasha Seth.

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Tax sleuths have detected over Rs 52 crore of unexplained cash in jewellers' bank accounts

Govt sets ambitious divestment target for April-September

Govt sets ambitious divestment target for April-September

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The previous highest divestment proceeds for the first half of a year was around Rs 21,000 crore in 2016-17.

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Commerce secy sees double-digit growth in exports

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.

How to end tax uncertainty

How to end tax uncertainty

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Pushing people to litigation is a major source of tax uncertainty.

FinMin fears Vodafone may move court over tax dispute

FinMin fears Vodafone may move court over tax dispute

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Finance Ministry is of the opinion that Vodafone might drag its tax dispute to court.

FinMin finds RBI a tough nut to crack

FinMin finds RBI a tough nut to crack

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

North Block and Mint Road seem likely to now stick to the earlier convention of the RBI governor coming to Delhi and being the only MPC member meeting the finance minister and senior bureaucrats on pre-policy meetings

'Effective CSR spending needs a mindset change in top management'

'Effective CSR spending needs a mindset change in top management'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The new Companies Bill will boost such spending by both public and private companies. Praful Patel, Union minister for heavy industries & public enterprises, speaks to Business Standard on the issue.

Telangana: A hotspot for e-commerce, retail and aviation companies

Telangana: A hotspot for e-commerce, retail and aviation companies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Riding on e-commerce wave is the youngest state, which faces competition from neighbours.

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Piyush Goyal's unique way of thanking one million employees

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Minister of state for power Piyush Goyal will gift wooden-framed 'appreciation letters' to one million govt employees.

Decision likely soon on spot exchanges' regulator

Decision likely soon on spot exchanges' regulator

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

In most developed markets, there are reporting agencies for spot markets and generally deals took place on the over-the-counter market.

After cash pain, some cashless gain

After cash pain, some cashless gain

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ways on how consumers can maximise benefits.

HDFC Bank's S Jagdishan: 'Not a P&L person'

HDFC Bank's S Jagdishan: 'Not a P&L person'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'He's at best a holding-CEO. Not one who will re-imagine the bank,' a senior banker and former colleague tells Raghu Mohan about HDFC Bank CEO & MD Sashidhar Jagdishan.

Cabinet note on Abu Dhabi bilateral to be amended

Cabinet note on Abu Dhabi bilateral to be amended

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

UAE's promise of $50-bn investment in Indian infra won't be included.

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

Now, unlock your door or laptop by just blinking!

Now, unlock your door or laptop by just blinking!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Surat-based company in talks with banks, insurance cos, manufacturing cos etc for their iris scanner machine.

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

India to push for cut in farm sops by rich nations at WTO

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

India believes rich nations should be away from farm subsidies.

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.

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How Tamil Nadu has transformed to attract mega investment

How Tamil Nadu has transformed to attract mega investment

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A team of more than 60 people under Neeraj Mittal, an IAS officer, was instrumental in getting up the New Industrial Policy 2021 targeting investments of around Rs 10 trillion by 2025.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

E-commerce boom gives a lifeline to India Post

E-commerce boom gives a lifeline to India Post

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The delivery channel of India Post is being utilised primarily for small towns and cities.

Bitter pill for India's sugar market

Bitter pill for India's sugar market

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

UP's mills, dominated by the private sector's 94 units, have already expressed their inability to participate in the next crushing season