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Global economic outlook most favourable since 2008

Global economic outlook most favourable since 2008

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Outlook for external sector is the most favourable.

Govt to infuse Rs 7,940 cr in PSU Banks in FY'16

Govt to infuse Rs 7,940 cr in PSU Banks in FY'16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday proposed to infuse Rs 7,940 crore funds next fiscal in the public sector banks.

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Says the automobile sector would grow double digit in Asia's third largest economy after financial year 2017-18.

10 celebrities betting big on tech start-ups

10 celebrities betting big on tech start-ups

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Will they catch the next Google and Apple at the right time?

The world's scariest train rides

The world's scariest train rides

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Rock your way through steep bridges, dark tunnels and spiralling mountains.

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister said on his Facebook page that he had a very fruitful meeting with Sandberg, who called on Modi to discuss her ideas about connectivity.

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Nissan had launched Sunny first in the Indian market in 2011.

Unemployment lowest in Gujarat, highest in Kerala

Unemployment lowest in Gujarat, highest in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Notwithstanding marginal growth in employment, there were as many as 28 million unemployed persons in the country in 2009-10.

Gold deposit scheme can fetch Rs 1 trillion: SBI Research

Gold deposit scheme can fetch Rs 1 trillion: SBI Research

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

This may free up resources for productive or lending purposes.

India's best and worst performing PSUs

India's best and worst performing PSUs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

ONGC is the country's most profitable PSU.

We'll tap regional partners: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

We'll tap regional partners: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Biocon chairperson and managing director Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is in a firefighting mode, as the company she founded was forced to call off a blockbuster deal with global pharmaceutical major Pfizer.

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: Who will win in India?

BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: Who will win in India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The two car makers from Germany, BMW and Audi are in a tug of war for the top slot in the luxury car segment in India.

Modi's influence on making a pro-poor Budget

Modi's influence on making a pro-poor Budget

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The impact the Economic Survey had on the Budget proposals and the influence the Prime Minister wielded on them deserve close attention.

Budget: Which cars will cost more?

Budget: Which cars will cost more?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Finance Minister proposed a cess of 1 per cent on small petrol, LPG and CNG cars, 2.5 per cent on diesel cars of certain capacity.

Budget 2017 pushes Nifty above 8,700 for 1st time since October 25

Budget 2017 pushes Nifty above 8,700 for 1st time since October 25

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Sensex closed the day at 28,141, up 486 points, while Nifty50 settled at 8,716, up 155 points.

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.

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jaitley's Budget has the potential to change the face of Modi's Bharat

Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free farming

Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free farming

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Centre will promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for the delivery of digital and high-tech services to farmers across the country during the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Presenting the Budget 2022-23 in Parliament, Sitharaman said the inclusive development is one of the four priorities of the government moving forward. As part of the inclusive development, the government will promote the use of 'Kisan Drones' for crop assessment, digitisation of land records and spraying of insecticides. The government will also facilitate a fund with blended capital raised under the co-investment model through Nabard to finance agri start-ups and rural enterprises, she said.

Government, RBI sign pact to target CPI at 4%

Government, RBI sign pact to target CPI at 4%

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Government, RBI sign pact to target CPI at 4%.

Govt misses fiscal deficit target; higher at 3.5% in FY'18

Govt misses fiscal deficit target; higher at 3.5% in FY'18

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Fiscal deficit has a bearing on sovereign rating of the country as well as the debt market.

Mutual fund investors to gain from Budget sops

Mutual fund investors to gain from Budget sops

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Investors were stuck in old schemes though they were suspended because of tax implications.

Buying Term Insurance? 7 Tips For YOU

Buying Term Insurance? 7 Tips For YOU

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Buying term insurance is not a one-size-fits-all purchase. It requires some level of deliberation to ensure that the policy aligns with your needs, life stage as well as future circumstances, says Casparus Kromhout, MD & CEO Shriram Life Insurance Company

'Budget is not the last word on PSU banks' recapitalisation'

'Budget is not the last word on PSU banks' recapitalisation'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Arun Jaitley addressed a post-Budget press conference.

Economic Survey's agricultural road map better than Budget's

Economic Survey's agricultural road map better than Budget's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

A barrier-free market -- coupled with removal of controls, licensing system, intermediaries and state-imposed levies on farm commodities -- will benefit both sellers and buyers.

Budget brings tax worries for foreign portfolio investments

Budget brings tax worries for foreign portfolio investments

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Portfolio investors based out of the US and other countries with which India does not have favourable tax treaties will have to pay a 15 per cent tax on their derivative transactions, after the Budget decided to classify income from all foreign portfolio investment as capital gains.

Why gold saving schemes may offer lower returns

Why gold saving schemes may offer lower returns

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Experts suggest bank deposits or exchange-traded funds over these.

Mercedes to launch G63 SUV on Feb 19

Mercedes to launch G63 SUV on Feb 19

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The Mercedes G-class was developed as a military vehicle on suggestion by the Shah of Iran.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Before joining Facebook, she was the vice-president for global online sales and operations at Google.

High speed trains to cut travel time between metros

High speed trains to cut travel time between metros

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Speed of trains would be increased up to 200 kilometres/hour.

China to launch its biggest passenger aircraft this year

China to launch its biggest passenger aircraft this year

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Company has secured orders for 450 C919 planes.

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In January, Gopalakrishnan had donated Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) to set up a brain research centre in a joint effort between IISc and a trust formed by him and his wife.

MEA gets 19% hike in allocation

MEA gets 19% hike in allocation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The major thrust is towards Technical and Economic Cooperation.

If the Budget disappoints, Nifty could fall below 8,000

If the Budget disappoints, Nifty could fall below 8,000

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The market is moving up because there is a high degree of speculative retail and operator action. This is rarely a situation sustainable for any lengthy period, says Devangshu Datta.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Sitharaman announces 30% tax on crypto gains, 1% TDS on payments

Sitharaman announces 30% tax on crypto gains, 1% TDS on payments

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that income from digital asset transfers will be taxed at a rate of 30 per cent. This move is seen as 'crypto tax'.

Why the govt is keen to lower visa fees, air fares

Why the govt is keen to lower visa fees, air fares

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

India charges $100 as visa fee while other countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives charge only $25.

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

With the industrial production dragging the overall growth down, it said the government must also focus on the manufacturing sector by reducing the "infrastructure deficit".

Revealed: Specs, features of Honda Amaze

Revealed: Specs, features of Honda Amaze

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Check out the features and specifications of Honda Amaze.

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The country's fourth budget carrier has also announced the addition of Kochi to its existing network from July 20.

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said a 10 per cent tax long on capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh made from the sale of shares has been introduced but those made till Janaury 31 would be grandfathered. A 10 per cent tax on distributed income by equity oriented mutual funds has also been proposed in the budget.