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FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

This issue was discussed at the Gyan Sangam addressed by Prime Minister.

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Railways promise more comfort for senior citizens in trains

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Folding ladders would be made available in coaches.

World's most beautiful railway stations

World's most beautiful railway stations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai also finds a mention among these architectural marvels.

Biggest listed stock exchanges in the world

Biggest listed stock exchanges in the world

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at market capitalisation of some of the biggest listed stock exchanges in the world.

Budget reflects a strong sense of political will for reforms

Budget reflects a strong sense of political will for reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget is remarkably coherent.

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday unveiled steps including Rs 38,000 crore investment for fast-tracking highways to augment the nation's arterial network.

Volvo V40: Can it outshine BMW X1, Audi Q3?

Volvo V40: Can it outshine BMW X1, Audi Q3?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

To establish itself as a top luxury player, Volvo plans to launch V40 in India by April.

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is keen to come out with reforms that can help cut fiscal deficit.

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Budget emphasises on capacity building and empowerment of marginalised sections of society including farmers.

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Skoda to bring third-generation Octavia to India this Diwali

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

The new Octavia is larger, both on the inside and outside when compared to its predecessor and boasts of superior efficiency, features and build quality.

Not a Big Bang Budget, but very positive and realistic

Not a Big Bang Budget, but very positive and realistic

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The government should now focus on governance and monitoring the supply side to manage inflation, says M V Subramanian.

Jaitley to spell out final stand on taxing EPF in Budget debate

Jaitley to spell out final stand on taxing EPF in Budget debate

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The EPFO has about 3.7 crore (37 million) members.

Infographic: Central Plan outlay by sectors

Infographic: Central Plan outlay by sectors

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday sought to lighten the burden on the middle class by lowering excise duty on cars, SUVs and two-wheelers and proposed no increase in taxes on other products.

Budget 2018: Jaitley may have some bad news for the labour ministry

Budget 2018: Jaitley may have some bad news for the labour ministry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

It had earlier proposed cutting it down to Rs 250 crore due to slow progress in enrollment of new employees.

FinMin working to remove 'unwanted discretions' in taxation

FinMin working to remove 'unwanted discretions' in taxation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The move is a part of an exercise to streamline taxation structure and improve the country's image as an investment destination

Air travel becomes costly, AI to get Rs 2,500 cr

Air travel becomes costly, AI to get Rs 2,500 cr

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

First and business class air travellers would find flying costlier.

Housing prices zoom in these 18 cities!

Housing prices zoom in these 18 cities!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Housing prices have risen in 18 major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, by up to 9.6 per cent during October-December period 2012 compared with the previous quarter, according to National Housing Bank (NHB).

Budget's farm-related proposals are a watershed

Budget's farm-related proposals are a watershed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Announcing MSP at an elevated level will not be enough. Growers must be able to procure inputs, such as quality seeds, plant nutrients and irrigation water at reasonable prices, says Kunal Bose.

Maruti to launch SX4 Crossover, XA Alpha

Maruti to launch SX4 Crossover, XA Alpha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Taking a cue from success of Mahindra and Renault sports utility vehicles, Maruti Suzuki plans to launch two compact SUVs.

Rail Budget: Where the Re came from, where it went!

Rail Budget: Where the Re came from, where it went!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The Railways will invest Rs 1.21 lakh crore (Rs 1.21 trillion) in 2016-17.

20 milestones in the history of YouTube

20 milestones in the history of YouTube

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at 20 milestones in the history of YouTube.

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Pharma firms wants new policies that will boost investment.

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Pharma sector seeks boost to research, innovation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Pharma firms wants new policies that will boost investment.

How the Budget will hike your household expenses

How the Budget will hike your household expenses

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Aerated drinks, mineral water, travel packages, coaching classes and beauty parlour services might also cost more

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister has announced that there is an urgency to attract FDI in Railway projects.

Gold eases on subdued demand; silver ends steady

Gold eases on subdued demand; silver ends steady

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Silver held steady at Rs 37,300 per kg.

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Budget 2018: Luxury cars, premium bikes to be costlier by upto 5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The move will primarily impact luxury car companies like Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi and Volvo and bike brands like Triumph and Harley Davidson.

Corporate tax exemptions dented state exchequer by Rs 62k cr

Corporate tax exemptions dented state exchequer by Rs 62k cr

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Tax exemptions to corporates result in revenue loss to state exchequer in 2014.

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Curbing the federal deficit is the government's absolute priority on February 28.

RBI concerned over postponement of fiscal deficit target

RBI concerned over postponement of fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Arun Jaitley opted for a fiscal deficit of 3.9% in 2015-16.

People unhappy over no new train announcements

People unhappy over no new train announcements

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu tabled the Railway Budget on Thursday

India's 10 longest railway routes

India's 10 longest railway routes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

India has of the one world's largest railway networks.

Flight of trust: Kingfisher crashes to ground zero

Flight of trust: Kingfisher crashes to ground zero

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

From a valuation of Rs 2,500 crore (Rs 25 billion) two years ago, the brand on Wednesday has come to nought.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad route to get India's first bullet train

Mumbai-Ahmedabad route to get India's first bullet train

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

There has been a great debate on whether it is profitable for India to have bullet trains.

Why we need to manage our Budget expectations

Why we need to manage our Budget expectations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Most expect the Budget to be path-breaking.

Honda stops Jazz production to focus on Amaze

Honda stops Jazz production to focus on Amaze

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Honda dealers stopped taking orders for Jazz. The company will, however, deliver pending orders.

5 key takeaways from Jaitley's fifth Budget

5 key takeaways from Jaitley's fifth Budget

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The Budget for 2018-19 has at least five takeaways that are yet to receive adequate attention, says A K Bhattacharya.

How our netas reacted to the Budget

How our netas reacted to the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.

Budget 2018: A tough balancing act for Jaitley

Budget 2018: A tough balancing act for Jaitley

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The Budget may see new rural schemes and stepping up of funding towards existing programmes like MNREGA, rural housing, irrigation projects and crop insurance.

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

No more leaking coaches, promises Mumbai Metro

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A day after an air-conditioning duct on the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro railway train malfunctioned leading to rain water pouring into a coach, its operator Mumbai Metro One claimed that it has taken "all necessary measures" to ensure such incidents do not recur.