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Ranbaxy brand may fade away as Sun takes charge

Ranbaxy brand may fade away as Sun takes charge

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The joint entity will have a market share of nine per cent in India. Analysts tracking the company said one of the key outcomes of the merger would be to create a single brand entity of Sun and the Ranbaxy brand would eventually dissolve.

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out when India --at his suggestion -- decided to procure the Rafale combat jets from France.'

Sebi ban to hurt DLF's future biz plans

Sebi ban to hurt DLF's future biz plans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

For the June quarter, sales for DLF were down 25 per cent at Rs 1,725 crore (Rs 17.25 billion) over the same quarter a year earlier.

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Why a police officer saluted his daughter

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'I have saluted thousands of senior officers during my 26 years of service, but saluting my own daughter made me very happy.'

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

For now Walmart has said it remains optimistic about India. But that could change without prior notice, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Floods End Stalin's Honeymoon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

With the unanticipated floods across Tamil Nadu catching the unprepared administration unawares, Stalin finds that some of the early positives that had rubbed on his initiatives have been lost, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

Why Switzerland is as desperate as Adityanath for Noida airport to take off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

There is little that Andreas Schmid, the Swiss-born chairman of Flughafen Zurich AG (Zurich Airport International AG), and Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP), could have in common. But Schmid, whose company is building the Noida airport in partnership with the UP government, finds himself on the same footing as the firebrand Hindutva leader who rules the state. Both hope the Rs 30,000-crore ($4 billion) project, hanging fire for 20 years, shows some progress when UP goes to the polls in 2022.

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

After allowing FDI by foreign carriers in their Indian counterparts, the government has put in place provisions to prevent Indian airlines from being controlled and managed by the foreign investor.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Farm reforms may help Cargill's expansion plans in India

Farm reforms may help Cargill's expansion plans in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Cargill believes the reforms would act as a catalyst in attracting private sector investment in building supply chains for taking Indian farm produce to national and global markets.

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Xi's foreign policy bad for India-China relations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Chinese foreign policy will acquire a more ideological and less pragmatic character. It will be conducted with more nationalist overtones, predicts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Nirma cements $1.4-bn Lafarge India buyout

Nirma cements $1.4-bn Lafarge India buyout

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Ahmedabad-based firm to fund deal through equal amount of equity and debt.

Olympics: Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency

Olympics: Japan extends COVID-19 state of emergency

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Japan on Friday extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas by about three weeks to June 20 as the COVID-19 pandemic shows no signs of easing less than two months before the Summer Olympics open.

Australian Special Forces unlawfully killed 39 Afghan civilians: Report

Australian Special Forces "unlawfully killed" 39 Afghan civilians: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

According to the Australian media, the latest report has been based on over 400 interviews with soldiers and officers from the SAS, a special forces unit, and Commandos, Afghan villagers, special forces interpreters and support staff.

WATCH! Jharkhand elections: Dhoni gets inked

WATCH! Jharkhand elections: Dhoni gets inked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a high-profile name from Jharkhand, went to the polling station to cast his franchise in the 3rd of the five-phased Assembly elections.

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Why Tata, Adani, Essar are upset with the Gujarat govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The earlier resolution allowing these developers to charge higher power tariffs, now stands cancelled.

Maintain status-quo on Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy merger: HC to bourses

Maintain status-quo on Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy merger: HC to bourses

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Based on a writ petition filed by some individual investors, the High Court while ordering the status quo on Friday, issued notices to SEBI, BSE, NSE, Sun Pharma, Ranbaxy, Daichii Sankyo and Silver Street Developers.

Oil regulator seeks consultants to set RIL marketing margin

Oil regulator seeks consultants to set RIL marketing margin

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

After grappling with the issue for two years, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had on November 21 ordered that the margin to be charged, over and above the gas sale price, should be fixed between the seller and buyers in all sectors other than urea and LPG.

I-League clubs need not worry about future: AIFF chief

I-League clubs need not worry about future: AIFF chief

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

I-League-ISL merger likely after three years

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

Haldia Petrochem set to reopen, lenders to infuse funds

Haldia Petrochem set to reopen, lenders to infuse funds

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

According to a source, banks have decided to infuse funds after Purnendu Chatterjee, chairman of The Chatterjee Group, agreed to invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) as margin amount into the ailing plant.

India's shooters draw blank for second day running

India's shooters draw blank for second day running

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Deepak Kumar and Divyansh Singh Panwar finished a lowly 26th and 32nd respectively in the men's 10 metres Air Rifle event of the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday

E-retail discounts may continue

E-retail discounts may continue

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The government guidelines say online marketplaces must not influence the sale price of goods and services but experts say e-commerce majors categorise discounts under marketing expenses.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

BSNL's 4G dream is mired in controversy

BSNL's 4G dream is mired in controversy

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Just to promote govt's policy of Make in India, BSNL said, it cannot afford to procure sub-standard equipment from inexperienced companies, not having proven technology. BSNL complained that when competitors were procuring world-class 4G equipment from experienced vendors, why should BSNL be compelled to procure locally.

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 80 points up at 23,789 while the Nifty50 closed at 7,235, up 24 points.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

'Foreign investors should not control Indian carriers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Several changes have been carried out in the existing rules or Civil Aviation Requirements, including one which clearly states that a passenger airline 'shall not enter into an agreement with a foreign investing institution or a foreign airline, which may give such foreign investing institution or foreign airlines or others on behalf of them, the right to control the management of the domestic operator.'

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The move if implemented, will be a temporary measure to protect both consumers and airlines. A section of airline executives and experts, however, warned that any intervention in pricing would be counterproductive.

Jindal, Adani Power, GMR come under govt scanner

Jindal, Adani Power, GMR come under govt scanner

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Their coal block bids may be referred to CCI.

Minority shareholders want Mallya to be removed from MCF board

Minority shareholders want Mallya to be removed from MCF board

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Through the UB Group, Mallya holds 21.98 per cent stake in MCF.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

Coronavirus holds no threat to Tokyo Olympics: WHO tells IOC

Coronavirus holds no threat to Tokyo Olympics: WHO tells IOC

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The International Olympic Committee has been advised by the World Health Organization that there is no case for contingency plans to cancel or relocate the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over the coronavirus outbreak, the IOC's Coordination Commission head said on Friday.

Russian athletes could be at 2020 Olympics as neutrals

Russian athletes could be at 2020 Olympics as neutrals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Russian athletes are cleared to compete at next year's summer Olympics will do so without their country's flag and anthem.

Lafarge plans to exit India operations

Lafarge plans to exit India operations

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Submits revised proposal to CCI as Birla Corp deal fails

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A memorandum, signed by the chief ministers or finance ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Delhi, West Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, said the terms were disruptive and a cause for concern.

Force India and Sauber withdraw EU complaint

Force India and Sauber withdraw EU complaint

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The two teams said they had been reassured by Formula One's approach under chairman Chase Carey and his new management team, who had "brought a new culture of transparency to the sport".

Future Group's retail biz to merge with Bharti Retail

Future Group's retail biz to merge with Bharti Retail

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Bharti Retail will issue one equity share of Rs 2 each for every share of Rs 2 held in Future Retail