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India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India's leading agriculture commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), has decided to acquire around a 20 per cent stake in a new commodities and financial derivatives exchange being set up in Sri Lanka, subject to regulatory and governmental approvals. The move aims to deepen NCDEX's footprint in the financial ecosystem of its neighbouring country.

'Need anti-dumping duties on Chinese excavators, cranes'

'Need anti-dumping duties on Chinese excavators, cranes'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The Indian government should urgently consider imposing safeguard or anti-dumping duties on imports of two construction equipment segments - crawler excavators and tower cranes - as Chinese companies are rapidly expanding their presence in these markets in India through 'predatory' pricing supported by lower raw material costs, substantial export subsidies, and extended credit schemes, said Sorab Agarwal, executive director at Action Construction Equipment (ACE).

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk, compliance, taxation, speed, and cost.'

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

'Andhra Will Become Gateway Of India For Investment'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'We are expecting investment, public and private, of around Rs 40 trillion by 2029.'

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

If Lockheed Martin gets the opportunity, then it will set up a mega hub in India to produce the "iconic" aircraft and it will be the first such global facility outside of the US, top officials of the company told PTI.

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

UP ramps up services to achieve $50 bn export goal, eyes $1-trn economy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

To meet its $50-billion export target by 2030, the Uttar Pradesh government is looking to significantly scale up services sector, with a focus on Information Technology (IT) and Global Capability Centres (GCC) domains. Under the UP Export Promotion Policy 2025-30, the state aims to raise goods and services exports from $21 billion in 2024 to $50 billion by 2030.

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

World's Top Schools Set Sights On India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

In the academic year 2024-2025, the IB had 258 authorised schools in India, up from 183 schools in 2019.

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

India's gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US) on several Indian products.

'2025 could be largest IPO year in Indian history'

'2025 could be largest IPO year in Indian history'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Indian capital markets are witnessing a boom in IPO activity in 2025, with the current calendar year being expected to be the largest IPO year in India's history, according to India heads of foreign banks on Wednesday.

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Yamaha expects its first EVs to hit showrooms by the last quarter of FY26 (January - March), once network readiness is complete.

Households Are Moving Away From Banks To Markets

Households Are Moving Away From Banks To Markets

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

For every 100 rupees, households invested Rs 45.2 in mutual funds and equities in 2024-2025.

'Labour Codes Will Reduce Take-Home Salary Is Wrong'

'Labour Codes Will Reduce Take-Home Salary Is Wrong'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'It will increase the contribution to gratuity, which is something the employer has to give.'

A Long-Term Portfolio Should Include...

A Long-Term Portfolio Should Include...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'...a mix of asset classes.' 'Include equities for growth (across market caps), debt for stability and liquidity, gold as a hedge against macro and currency risk, and global assets for geographical and economic diversification.'

BHIM's New Feature To Target Reluctant Users

BHIM's New Feature To Target Reluctant Users

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'This will bring in a lot of net new users to UPI.'

New GDP series to improve informal sector estimates

New GDP series to improve informal sector estimates

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

India's new national accounts will leverage new data sources and surveys to enhance the measurement of the country's informal economy, and introduce double deflation methods across sectors, replacing the current system that relies on a single deflation mechanism in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculations.

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.'

'Digital Arrests Are The Most Challenging'

'Digital Arrests Are The Most Challenging'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'Digital arrests are the cutting edge of the problem and the most challenging part of the ecosystem right now.'

RE leads charge as Andhra bags Rs 13 trn investment proposals

RE leads charge as Andhra bags Rs 13 trn investment proposals

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Renewables sector stole the show as Andhra Pradesh bagged investments to the tune of around Rs 13.25 trillion during the three-day CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. The sector accounted for the bulk of Rs 5.33 trillion out of the memorandum of understanding (MoUs) signed during the summit.

India, Russia to ink pact for skilled migration during Putin's visit

India, Russia to ink pact for skilled migration during Putin's visit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

India and Russia are expected to sign a bilateral mobility agreement during President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, establishing a framework for legal migration, worker protection, and expansion of skilled Indian manpower in Russia.

Global turnover penalty on Apple could cost $38bn

Global turnover penalty on Apple could cost $38bn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

iPhone maker tells Delhi HC the antitrust watchdog has no jurisdiction to consider its global turnover.

H-1B Visa: The Hardest Hit Will Be...

H-1B Visa: The Hardest Hit Will Be...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The US has replaced random H-1B selection with a wage-weighted lottery and a new $100,000 fee for applications, raising uncertainty for students and junior hires.

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

How RBI Governor Fared In The First Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Sanjay Malhotra has made structural changes to banking regulation to bring down costs and increase efficiency. Plus, he kicked off a benign interest regime. But there are challenges ahead.

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

CAG to conduct pan-India audit on ease of doing biz for MSMEs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has launched an integrated audit across 32 states and Union Territories to assess the ease of doing business for the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency.

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

Trai Launches Digital Consent Pilot

Trai Launches Digital Consent Pilot

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A national rollout will take place after the pilot test in which SBI, PNB, Axis Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Indian Overseas Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank are participating.

Neville Tata Steps Out Of Shadow

Neville Tata Steps Out Of Shadow

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

As the business head of Trent Hypermarket, Neville ensures that customers receive high-quality products that adhere to Tata standards.

US expands online vetting for all H-1B, H-4 applicants

US expands online vetting for all H-1B, H-4 applicants

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The United States Embassy in India on Monday said starting December 15, the United States has 'expanded' online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening, and this vetting is being conducted globally for 'all applicants of all nationalities' for these two visa categories.

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

'BoB Is Well Placed To Manage Shift To ECL'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Bank has a robust capital adequacy base. Along with balance sheet preparation, the bank is focusing on strengthening risk management for the new regime.'

India Eyes Self-Reliance in Rare-Earth Magnet Production

India Eyes Self-Reliance in Rare-Earth Magnet Production

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The government plans to establish a fully indigenous manufacturing ecosystem with an annual production capacity of up to 6,000 tonnes. The scheme is expected to run for seven years, according to official documents.

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

How insurers stand to gain from GST rate cut

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The exemption of individual life and health insurance premiums from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) enables the insurance industry to make products affordable and attractive, said Ajay Seth, chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2025.

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well

Brookfield to build Asia's biggest GCC facility in Powai

Brookfield to build Asia's biggest GCC facility in Powai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Brookfield Asset Management will invest $1 billion to develop Asia's largest global capability centre (GCC) in Mumbai's Powai, the New York-based global alternative asset manager said in a statement on Friday. The infrastructure arm of Canada's investment firm will develop the campus across 6 acres with 2 million square feet that can be let out.

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Paid Rs 1.35L Insurance Premium: 'Can I Get It Back?'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

'Can't be blaming weather, you continue to execute'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'The DNA of Tata Consumer Products is all food and beverage.'

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.'

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India's information technology (IT) spend is projected to touch $176.3 billion in 2026, rising 10.6 per cent from 2025, and outpacing the 9.8 per cent growth expected globally, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.