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Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory on Friday.

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

'Shocked, saddened': PM, other leaders pay tribute to Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

'The untimely demise of Shri Cyrus Mistry is shocking. He was a promising business leader who believed in India's economic prowess,' Prime Minister Modi said in a tweet.

Reliance Takes Another Bite At Dairy

Reliance Takes Another Bite At Dairy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

This is the Mukesh Ambani-led company's second entry into the dairy segment and it will directly compete with Amul and Mother Dairy.

8 core industries grow by 5.8% in August

8 core industries grow by 5.8% in August

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

During April-August, the eight sectors grew by 4.4 per cent, against 4.2 per cent in the year-ago period.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply or creating a cumbersome licensing regime. The announcement is likely to provide relief to companies in the IT hardware segment in India as they had flagged concerns over the imposition of a strict licensing regime for importers.

India exported goods worth $280 mn to Russia in Oct, up 3.7%

India exported goods worth $280 mn to Russia in Oct, up 3.7%

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

As sanctions-hit Russia increasingly relies on consumer products from India, outbound shipments to Russia have started picking up for the second consecutive month in October. This comes after it witnessed contraction for six consecutive months starting March, commerce and industry ministry data showed. During October, India exported goods worth $280 million, up 3.7 per cent as compared to a year ago. It was led by demand for items such as vegetables, tea, coffee, chemicals as well as iron and steel products.

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Can BJP Wrest Mahakoshal From Congress?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Modi and Chouhan have visited Mahakoshal multiple times and reached out to tribals to shore up support for the BJP.

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

What Are RBI's Challenges In 2024?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The challenge for the RBI in 2024 is likely to be less about containing elevated inflation and more about curbing excessive financial market exuberance and a 'problem of plenty', notes Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist JP Morgan.

After record sales in FY23, auto companies expect demand to mute

After record sales in FY23, auto companies expect demand to mute

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'In FY23, PV sales are expected to end the year at a record 3.8 million units, up 26 per cent. In FY24, however, the industry is expecting 5-7 per cent volume growth'

Industry drafts 100-day action plan for government

Industry drafts 100-day action plan for government

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Industry bodies Confederation of Indian Industry and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry have asked for cut in interest rates to spur the sagging economy while presenting 100-day action plans to the government on Friday. Faced with high borrowing rates and demand slowdown,industry chambers have presented separate 100-day action plans to the government asking for steps to restore the economy back on high growth trajectory.

Indo-Australia trade pact: Over 6000 products to get free access

Indo-Australia trade pact: Over 6000 products to get free access

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The interim free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force on Thursday, providing duty-free access to thousands of domestic goods such as textiles, and leather in the Australian market. The agreement will help almost double the bilateral commerce to $45-50 billion in around five years, according to exporters and industry players. The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which was signed on April 2, would provide duty-free access to Indian exporters of over 6,000 broad sectors, including textiles, leather, furniture, jewellery and machinery in the Australian market.

Here's how the commerce minister plans to boost India's exports

Here's how the commerce minister plans to boost India's exports

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The government on Wednesday unveiled the FTP for 2015-20.

Tides turning for India's startups?

Tides turning for India's startups?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The recovering valuations, will lead to enhanced optimism among investors about funding startups.

Tripura CM allots portfolios; keeps home, health

Tripura CM allots portfolios; keeps home, health

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Saha has kept the home, health and family welfare and public works department with him while Ratan Lal Nath has been given the charge of power, agriculture and farmers' welfare, according to an official notification issued by Chief Secretary J K Sinha.

Nagaland: CM Rio distributes portfolios, keeps finance with him

Nagaland: CM Rio distributes portfolios, keeps finance with him

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Rio also appointed 24 MLAs as 'advisors' to various departments in his opposition less government.

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

Ravneet Kaur: An IAS officer with varied experience

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has named Ravneet Kaur, a Punjab cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, as chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Kaur will hold the post for five years or until attaining the age of 65. She is the second woman to serve in an 'economic regulator' role after Madhabi Puri Buch, who was appointed chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India last year and the first woman to head the country's chief national competition regulator.

Worst may be over for manufacturing: Industry

Worst may be over for manufacturing: Industry

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

A survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Ascon for the April-June quarter reveals that almost half of the respondent companies recorded a growth rate in excess of 10 per cent. A study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry projected a growth rate of 9.5 per cent for the sector in 2008-09.

India, Africa revise 2015 trade target to $100 bn

India, Africa revise 2015 trade target to $100 bn

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The decision to revise the target by $10 was taken in New Delhi at the India-Africa Ministers Round Table conference chaired by Commerce, Industry & Textiles Anand Sharma.

Industry, exporters hail new Exim Policy

Industry, exporters hail new Exim Policy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

Describing the new Exim Policy as 'bold and pragmatic', industry and exporters' association, on Monday, hailed it saying, "The policy would help India achieve one per cent share of global exports by 2007."

Starbucks looks to work with Indian coffee growers

Starbucks looks to work with Indian coffee growers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

To involve local craftsmen in designing the outlets.

India, China sign pact to set up industrial parks

India, China sign pact to set up industrial parks

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

According to Chinese officials, its current investments in India stands at $1.1 billion, mostly in Gujarat.

Olympic torch run led to losses for industry

Olympic torch run led to losses for industry

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Early estimates by Assocham claim that the Olympic torch relay caused financial losses to industry such as airlines, railways and BPO centres. It caused trouble for long-distance travellers and patients in hospitals. The railway platforms remained heavily overcrowded as incoming passengers had no option but to stay on to railway stations due to shrinkage in exit facilities. Hospitality and industry staff night shift staff reported atleast 5 hours late because of traffic jams.

UP seeks to take embassies' help to boost exports

UP seeks to take embassies' help to boost exports

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Uttar Pradesh government will tap the Indian embassies in the US and European countries in its bid to double merchandise shipments to Rs 3 trillion in the next 4-5 years. The Indian embassies in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Israel, Singapore, etc. will promote the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) products, apart from traditional handicrafts and indigenous products, under the state's flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme. "Indian embassies will provide the much-needed traction and visibility to our traditional products in key export destinations across the globe," UP additional chief secretary (MSME and export promotion) Navneet Sehgal told Business Standard.

FM holds pre-Budget talks with film industry team

FM holds pre-Budget talks with film industry team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Besides, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry secretary general Amit Mitra, L Suresh, vice president of Film Federation of India, UTV Group chief financial officer Rajeev Waghle, chief financial officer of Reliance Big Films Subhashish Sarkar and Zee Tele films chief executive officer Puneet Goenka, among others, were also part of the delegation.

MFN status must for India: Pakistani industry chamber

MFN status must for India: Pakistani industry chamber

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Zubair Ahmed Malik also said that the negative list should also be pruned to boost bilateral trade with India.

Exports: Industry leaders, bankers to advise govt

Exports: Industry leaders, bankers to advise govt

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

The working group members have been selected from the board of trade, which met here under the chairmanship of Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.

Facing hardships in maintaining lending levels: ADB

Facing hardships in maintaining lending levels: ADB

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Manila-based multilateral lender had extended $2.4-billion loan to India across sectors like transport, energy, commerce, industry, trade and finance in 2012. India is the biggest borrower of ADB.

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

4 trends that shaped Indian industry in 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

From crisis leaders to future Goliaths, India Inc saw them all in 2017, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Restaurant to jewellery, brands make a beeline for metaverse

Restaurant to jewellery, brands make a beeline for metaverse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We're seeing major Bollywood celebrities, fashion icons, and even movie studios all wanting to build Metaverse experiences'

Wholesale price-based inflation hits 3-year low in May

Wholesale price-based inflation hits 3-year low in May

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Wholesale price-based inflation rate fell to a 3-year low of (-) 3.48 per cent in May on easing prices of food, fuel and manufactured items, strengthening the case for continuing with the pause in rate hike in the coming months of the current fiscal. This is the second straight month when WPI has been in the negative zone mainly on account of a higher base and falling prices of fuel and manufactured goods. Food prices also eased during May. In May, 2022 WPI inflation was at 16.63 per cent. Last month, it was (-) 0.92 per cent.

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Mayawati's Now Or Never Moment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Unless she joins one of the coalitions, she has a bleak future.' 'The NDA option is suicidal, but INDIA could help her.'

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

E-commerce on a roll, draws Rs 20,000-crore funding so far this year

E-commerce on a roll, draws Rs 20,000-crore funding so far this year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

While investment activity jumped three to four times this year over last year for e-commerce, it has shown marginal growth (five per cent) in the case of consumer and retail

Change in tack: Zomato's side ventures continue to outshine core business

Change in tack: Zomato's side ventures continue to outshine core business

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Key drivers of profitability for Zomato has not witnessed remarkable growth, the management believes the venture will turn profitable in the long term.

Centre seeks info from embassy on Iran's bar on rice, tea imports

Centre seeks info from embassy on Iran's bar on rice, tea imports

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The department of commerce has urged the agriculture ministry as well as the diplomatic mission in Tehran to apprise it of details as to why Iranian buyers have stopped import of rice and tea from India, a senior government official said. Exporters said that exports of items such as high quality tea and rice have stopped since last week. As of now, there has been no confirmation from the authorities and the response from the embassy in Tehran is also taking time, they said.

After curbing import of toys, India to turn tap off for Chinese fans, smart meters

After curbing import of toys, India to turn tap off for Chinese fans, smart meters

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

We are looking at bringing quality control orders for mass production items such as smart meters and ceiling fans. This will benefit our own industry and consumers, a government official said.

Why it makes sense to keep off digital stocks

Why it makes sense to keep off digital stocks

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Investors seem to be shying away from stocks of companies in the 'digital' space with most counters that comprise the Nifty India Digital index giving negative returns over the past year. The index tracks the performance of a portfolio of stocks that broadly represent the 'digital theme' within basic industries, such as software, e-commerce, IT-enabled services, industrial electronics, and telecom services. The fall in some of these stocks over the past year has been steep; the sharpest decline of around 60 per cent was seen in shares of PB Fintech (parent company of Policybazaar).