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India's fastest construction: 10 storeys built in 48 hrs

India's fastest construction: 10 storeys built in 48 hrs

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

A team of over 200 people worked round the clock as INSTACON, the much talked about building constructed in Mohali, met its 48-hour deadline on Saturday to enter into record books as the fastest completed such building in India.

Tata Motors rolls out Tiago at a killer price of Rs 3.2 lakh

Tata Motors rolls out Tiago at a killer price of Rs 3.2 lakh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Tiago comes with a good fuel efficiency of 23.84 km/ltr on Revotron 1.2L petrol and 27.28 km/ltr on Revotorq 1.05L diesel.

Air India stops checking in excess VIP baggage

Air India stops checking in excess VIP baggage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

In an attempt to plug revenue loss of Air India, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has imposed a blanket ban on excess baggage checked in by ministers and civil servants, which is generally carried free by the airlines

NBCC defends decision to fell 14,000 trees, to compensate by planting 2 lakh

NBCC defends decision to fell 14,000 trees, to compensate by planting 2 lakh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

At a press conference, the NBCC CMD defended the move, saying it is a sacrifice that one has to make for development and they would be compensating by increasing the green cover 15 times.

'Lend to low-cost housing sector as priority'

'Lend to low-cost housing sector as priority'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

For loan amounts lesser then Rs 25 lakhs, the interest rate should be lower and should scale up as the loan amount goes higher.

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Explained: How Chinese firms won some of India's recent PSU tenders

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

India's sourcing from China may not necessarily be for cost-effectiveness alone but also for the lack of domestic qualified bidders, technology or other know-how.

HUL's strong Q2 results signal revival of demand

HUL's strong Q2 results signal revival of demand

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Hindustan Unilever Ltd, India's largest personal care product maker, on Tuesday reported a better-than-expected increase in its September quarter net profit and revenues, signalling a revival of demand following the world's biggest lockdown.

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Railways launched the Google's free Wi-Fi service at Vijayawada, Kachiguda and Raipur stations.

India may pip China and Vietnam to become mobile export hub

India may pip China and Vietnam to become mobile export hub

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The government gave clearance to five global and five Indian players that have made a commitment to a production value of 12.5-trillion phones in five years under the Production Linked Incentive scheme.

Tapping private sector, younger talent for top job at govt banks

Tapping private sector, younger talent for top job at govt banks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The candidate will be expected to have at least two to three years of remaining service.

What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?

What's so special in officers of govt-run Dena Bank?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Many from this small lender have made it to other bank boards over the past 5 years

Nalco to foray into energy sector

Nalco to foray into energy sector

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The company also has plans to set up a 1.4 million tonnes per annum alumina refinery in Andhra Pradesh.

Assam: OIL incurs Rs 200 cr loss due to bandhs, blockades

Assam: OIL incurs Rs 200 cr loss due to bandhs, blockades

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

There were about 290 bandhs, blockades called by numerous organisations during fiscal 2012-13.

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

India, Russia seal $500 million deal for construction of 2 frigates

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Under the deal, Russia will provide design, technology know how and key materials to GSL for construction of the ships in India.

Noida settlement brings in cheer for home buyers

Noida settlement brings in cheer for home buyers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The farmers have agreed to call off their agitation.

Over 100 AI pilots threaten to quit

Over 100 AI pilots threaten to quit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The development comes four days ahead of the launch of a training programme for pilots to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Bankers divided over tech vs human touch

Bankers divided over tech vs human touch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

There's a long way to go before human beings are replaced by machines -- in banks at least.

Coal India may take U-turn on imports in new regime

Coal India may take U-turn on imports in new regime

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

CMD designate says company will do everything to meet the presidential directive.

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A rule change may make Nachiket Mor, among others, eligible to replace Chakrabarty.

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon came first in the CEOWORLD magazine's global ranking of the best chief executives across all industries for 2019.

Syndicate Bank bribery case: Court dismisses bail pleas of two

Syndicate Bank bribery case: Court dismisses bail pleas of two

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Lawyer of both the accused, asserted that CBI's case against both his clients was merely on the basis of recorded conversations allegedly intercepted by the agency.

AI boss seeks staff help to revive airline

AI boss seeks staff help to revive airline

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Air India Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Jadhav, has finally looked towards his employees for suggestions after trying many consultants in the past for reviving the debt-ridden state-run carrier.

Obama biz meet: Top industrialists to attend

Obama biz meet: Top industrialists to attend

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The US-India Business Council (USIBC) in coordination with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) is preparing a list of invitees for the business summit to be addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama.

Realty firms hope for revival in housing sales after rate cut

Realty firms hope for revival in housing sales after rate cut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Realty sector is facing a huge slowdown for last 3-4 years, leading to a significant delays in possession of flats to customers.

Education loans: Good marks, no security

Education loans: Good marks, no security

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Bankers' committee suggests banks lend to meritorious students without collateral.

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

Automobile sector will drive economy: Kirloskar

Automobile sector will drive economy: Kirloskar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

We are upbeat on the opportunities in India, says Vikram Kirloskar.

Air India operates 'world's longest all-women flight'

Air India operates 'world's longest all-women flight'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

National carrier Air India on Monday said it flew the "world's longest" all-women operated and supported flight from New Delhi to San Francisco.

Bankers hope for surprise from RBI

Bankers hope for surprise from RBI

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Expect rate rise pause, amid market expectations to the contrary.

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Allahabad Bank to launch mobile banking

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The bank is targeting a total network of 3,000 branches and business of Rs. 4 lakh crore in the next three years.

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

For FY21, CSB is looking at growth of around 25 per cent and is confident of doubling it in two years. And it is also exploring options to acquire a mid-size bank with a good client base and branches in the north to acquire an all-India presence.

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

India CMD Ramkumar Ramamoorthy clarified Cognizant would continue hiring, and that the earlier job-cut announcement was but a small one, considering the company had around 290,000 employees globally.

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Power Minster R K Singh said, "The power supply ramp down and ramp up -- they (officials) handled very smoothly, and I along with my senior officials -- power secretary, POSCO CMD -- were personally monitoring the situation from National Monitoring Centre in the ministry. I congratulate all the engineers of NLDC, RLDC and SLDCs for handling the situation very efficiently especially in huge response to the Prime Minister's call".

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Knight Frank and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in their report said that 10 million homes will be delivered by 2022 as targeted by the government.

Govt eases rules for bank top jobs

Govt eases rules for bank top jobs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

The government has relaxed the norms for appointment to top jobs at public sector banks.

Jharkhand coal mine collapse: Death toll climbs to 17

Jharkhand coal mine collapse: Death toll climbs to 17

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The incident occurred at around 7.30 pm on December 29 when a massive mound of earth came crashing down on excavators at Lalmatia open cast coal mine of Eastern Coalfields Ltd, the worst such disaster in over a decade.

AI rejigs its managerial cadre

AI rejigs its managerial cadre

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The exercise, which will come into effect from July 15, would also see shuffling of eight general manager level and three deputy general manager level officers, airline sources said.

Biotech industry seeks fiscal sops

Biotech industry seeks fiscal sops

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

India's biotechnology industry is pushing the government for fiscal incentives, import duty exemption and correction of policy that gives MNCs higher drug prices than "desi" producers, ahead of the Union budget.

10 dead in Jharkhand mine cave-in, many still missing

10 dead in Jharkhand mine cave-in, many still missing

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

An inquiry has been ordered by the Director General of Mines Safety and a high-level committee of experts has been constituted by Coal India to investigate the causes of the accident.

Central Bank not to hike rates now

Central Bank not to hike rates now

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

State-run Central Bank of India on Thursday said Reserve Bank of India's credit policy initiative has increased pressure on interest rates.