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HUL Q3 net profit grows 9% to Rs 1,444 crore on volume growth

HUL Q3 net profit grows 9% to Rs 1,444 crore on volume growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Sales during the quarter under review stood at Rs 9,357 crore, up 12.42 per cent, as against Rs 8,323 crore in the corresponding period of the last fiscal

Foreign airlines can't control Indian carriers: DGCA

Foreign airlines can't control Indian carriers: DGCA

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

In a move which could affect the Jet-Etihad deal or start-up carriers like Tata-SIA or AirAsia India, DGCA has made it clear that foreign airlines or investors would not have the right to control the management of an Indian carrier.

RIL, Adani to set up solar units under PLI scheme

RIL, Adani to set up solar units under PLI scheme

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

As many as 19 firms, including Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Adani Group and Tata have evinced interest for setting up solar manufacturing units under a production linked incentive scheme of the government. In April this year, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules. The scheme is aimed at adding 10,000 MW manufacturing capacity of integrated solar PV modules entailing direct investment of Rs 17,200 crore.

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Shorts: Kashyap in Canada Open SF; Lyles sets 200m high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

DLF hits back at CCI; asks why no penalty on other realtors

DLF hits back at CCI; asks why no penalty on other realtors

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The order followed complaints against DLF Gurgaon Home Developers.

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Ponzi schemes: Lawmakers quiz regulators, ministry officials

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance's meeting comes against the backdrop of CBI probing the Saradha scam in which thousands of crores or rupees of gullible investors were allegedly swindled.

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Onboarding of e-commerce giants crucial to ensure success of ONDC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

When Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was conceived last December, the idea was to reduce the dominance of e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart. It was also to bring in a level-playing field for small merchants in India's fragmented but fast-growing $1-trillion retail market. However, those goals have changed now as large e-commerce players such as Flipkart, Amazon and Ecom Express are in various levels of talks with the ONDC team. They want to form partnerships like integrating with the network as well as providing their expertise to build it, according to the industry sources.

Big Billion Day sale cost Flipkart big; govt takes notice

Big Billion Day sale cost Flipkart big; govt takes notice

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

CCI investigation into predatory pricing likely

DLF proposes provision to sue regulators; CCI rejects idea

DLF proposes provision to sue regulators; CCI rejects idea

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Locked in face-offs with two different regulatory agencies CCI and Sebi, realty major DLF's Chairman K P Singh on Monday suggested a provision in laws to sue regulators if their decisions get overturned at later stages.

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Move comes in view of big debt overhang in two sectors; companies unwilling.

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Move comes in view of big debt overhang in two sectors; companies unwilling.

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Data on India's burgeoning farm exports is not correct

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

A closer look at the data reveals that a lot of the items are not part of this calculation. The notable ones include buffalo meat, marine exports, raw cotton, and plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, etc.

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

When walking would suffice, Sable ran...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

At Birmingham, Avinash Sable became the first non-Kenyan to win a medal since 1994 at the Commonwealth Games.

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

Industry lauds PM's clear signals to make India mfg, export hub

Industry lauds PM's clear signals to make India mfg, export hub

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Echoing similar views, CII too said the Prime Minister has given high importance to manufacturing and investment.

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Court humare kabze mein...: Shah on CBI, ED 'misuse'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Shah said that the people of the country will decide about the principal opposition party to BJP in the 2024 polls and they have not given this label to any party.

Flipkart sale under ED lens

Flipkart sale under ED lens

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

According to sources, the directorate has sent a letter to Flipkart on the basis of complaints received after the Big Billion Day sale on October 6.

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

No CAs in Centre's new regulatory body for accounting professionals

No CAs in Centre's new regulatory body for accounting professionals

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The rules are being framed to maintain absolute transparency and fair play in investigations.

Sun-Ranbaxy merger clears last hurdle

Sun-Ranbaxy merger clears last hurdle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

On January 31, the US Federal Trade Commission cleared the merger.

Govt enhances PLI scheme for domestic solar cells

Govt enhances PLI scheme for domestic solar cells

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed enhancing the funding under the PLI scheme for domestic solar cells and module manufacturing to Rs 24,000 crore from the existing Rs 4,500 crore to make India an exporting nation. "For facilitating domestic manufacturing for the ambitious goal of 280GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, an additional allocation of Rs 19,500 crore for PLI scheme for manufacturing of high efficiency (solar) modules with priority of fully integrate manufacturing units for polysilicon to solar PV modules will be made," Sitharaman said in her Budget speech in the Lok Sabha. In April 2021, the Union Cabinet approved a Rs 4,500 crore production linked incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic manufacturing capacity of solar PV modules.

Trade watchdog begins public scrutiny of Sun-Ranbaxy deal

Trade watchdog begins public scrutiny of Sun-Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The comments need to be submitted to the Competition Commission of India within 15 days, along with supporting documents on how the merger can adversely impact the concerned person or entity, the regulator said, while adding that it would not consider 'unsubstantiated objections' to the deal.

Why Was TN's Finance Minister Removed?

Why Was TN's Finance Minister Removed?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan was on the hit-list, not because the chief minister was unhappy with his performance, but because there were constant complaints from other ministers that he was sitting on their files far too long, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

Pramod Bhagat nominated for Para Badminton Player of Year

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

India's Tokyo Paralympics gold winner Pramod Bhagat was on Thursday named among six shuttlers for the Male Para Badminton Player of the Year by the sport's world body but none of his compatriots featured in the able-bodied awards' categories.

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

'How can India be a competitor to China?'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'China need not worry about a truly 'resurgent India'.' 'It's not going to happen.'

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

'Banks to recover 48% from NPA accounts in RBI list'

'Banks to recover 48% from NPA accounts in RBI list'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The haircut for major banks stands at 52 per cent, if the dues of Jaypee Infrastructure, Lanco Infrastructure and Era Infrastructure are kept out of the calculation.

Reliance Jio tariffs in line with regulations: Trai

Reliance Jio tariffs in line with regulations: Trai

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Trai had asked the Attorney General for views on Jio's free voice and data offering till March 2017, that rivals have termed predatory.

Why consumers must cheer CCI's ruling on errant car makers

Why consumers must cheer CCI's ruling on errant car makers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Such allegations are unjustified, given that the CCI's remedies do not promote a free-for-all scheme.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Adversarial Harmful Networks -- India Case Study, cited in Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's SEC complaints, revealed, among other things, that Facebook was a preferred platform for 'fear-mongering anti-Muslim narratives' in India, observes Devangshu Datta.

Govt set to open power market in India

Govt set to open power market in India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to decide on a Planning Commission proposal to allocate a portion of power generated from Centrally-owned utilities for open access to large consumers.

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'If Walmart is a physical retailer, why is it striking a deal with Flipkart for the online space?'

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

FIA is a body of four established domestic private airlines -- Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.

House panel for 'blanket ban' on FDI in pharma

House panel for 'blanket ban' on FDI in pharma

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The report comes at a time when the government is trying to clear pending FDI proposals, which include various planned investments in this sector.

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

You will be part of fastest growing major global economy, India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringala told young American students.