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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.

'Budget is growth-oriented, part populist & investment friendly'

'Budget is growth-oriented, part populist & investment friendly'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Experts hail Budget 2015 as a progressive, growth oriented one.

Farmers see Modi's Budget as all promise, no delivery

Farmers see Modi's Budget as all promise, no delivery

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Most of the extra spending in the Budget is in fact an accounting entry that shifts the cost of an interest subsidy to the agriculture Budget that was previously borne by the finance ministry

Congress blames Modi govt for policy paralysis

Congress blames Modi govt for policy paralysis

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

BJP had attacked previous UPA govt over policy paralysis.

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.

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Railway budget: No service charge on e-tickets; new safety fund to be set up

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

For 2017-18, the plan size has been pegged by the Railways at Rs 1,31,000 crore.

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.

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The range will include two Android JellyBean operating system-based handsets and two smartphones based on the latest Android KitKat OS.

Vishal Sikka is India's highest paid IT CEO

Vishal Sikka is India's highest paid IT CEO

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Infosys Ltd will pay its new chief executive officer Vishal Sikka up to $5.08 million in annual salary besides a stock option of $2 million, a package considered lower than global peers.

A good Budget, Mr Jaitley!

A good Budget, Mr Jaitley!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'On the tax front, most of the Budget proposals are sensible'.

FDI cap in insurance to 49% is positive: Future Generali

FDI cap in insurance to 49% is positive: Future Generali

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

This law will further promote inclusive economic growth targeting a larger population and enabling deeper insurance penetration.

Five ways to improve your household budget

Five ways to improve your household budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Take a moment to consider ways to improve your finances.

These 13 swanky SUVs will soon be in India

These 13 swanky SUVs will soon be in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Right now, MPVs along with SUVs comprise about 15 per cent of the entire passenger car market in India.

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

'Swachh Rail will lead to a Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister outlined proposals on cleanliness.

Auto makers seek clarity on taxation

Auto makers seek clarity on taxation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Govt may not announce any new concessions in excise duty

A forward-looking Budget, finally

A forward-looking Budget, finally

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

If this Budget was not packaged and sold as a Budget for the poor and for farmers, Narendra Modi would have lost the next election.

Balancing the budget -- the Jaitley way

Balancing the budget -- the Jaitley way

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

All credit to the finance minister for walking the fiscal and expectation tightrope extremely well in his budget speech, says Ganesh Natarajan.

41 pilots found drunk on duty!

41 pilots found drunk on duty!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Forty six pilots were found to have violated aviation safety norms last year and 41 tested positive for alcohol during pre-flight medical examination.

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'.

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

NTPC, which currently generates over 43,000 MW, aims to add 14,000 MW capacity by 2017.

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The white metal had gained Rs 200 in the previous session.

Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%

Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A proposal to hike the FDI cap in the sector was first mooted by the previous UPA government.

Commonwealth Games allocation increased

Commonwealth Games allocation increased

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The Budget has increased the allocation for the Commonwealth Games from Rs 3,472 crore (Rs 34.72 billion) from Rs 2,112 crore (Rs 21.12 billion).

Visa-on-arrival to be extended to 150 countries: Jaitley

Visa-on-arrival to be extended to 150 countries: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In January 2015, 25,023 tourists arrived by availing the scheme.

Banks should pass on RBI rate cut benefits: Auto makers

Banks should pass on RBI rate cut benefits: Auto makers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The rate cut would mean actual gains for vehicle buyers only when banks pass on benefits.

'Don't operate flights with contract commanders'

'Don't operate flights with contract commanders'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

There are several first officers who have flown 5,000 hours

RBI closely watching black money probe against HSBC

RBI closely watching black money probe against HSBC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The Reserve Bank on Thursdaysaid it is keeping a close watch on global banking major HSBC.

Slum population in India? A whopping 6.55 crore!

Slum population in India? A whopping 6.55 crore!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Thirty eight per cent of slums are in big cities.

Bad loans in PSU banks up 3-fold to Rs 2.17 lakh cr

Bad loans in PSU banks up 3-fold to Rs 2.17 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Bad loans in public sector banks more than tripled.

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

ED to attach Saradha property worth Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

CBI is also probing a criminal conspiracy angle of the Saradha scam.

Trade unions against increasing pension, retirement age

Trade unions against increasing pension, retirement age

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The pensioners have been agitating for last 18 years

Rupee ends lower by 9 paise vs dollar

Rupee ends lower by 9 paise vs dollar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The rupee had closed with a gain of 12 paise on Friday.

Espionage: Reliance says its firm cooperating with authorities

Espionage: Reliance says its firm cooperating with authorities

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Reliance Group employee is among those who have been arrested

Budget 2016 shows Modi is a reformer in retreat

Budget 2016 shows Modi is a reformer in retreat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The loss in Bihar has forced a change in NDA's market positioning, says Shekhar Gupta.

Top 6 Sensex cos add Rs 57,869 cr in market valuation

Top 6 Sensex cos add Rs 57,869 cr in market valuation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Market valuation of TCS surged by Rs 26,677.87 crore.

Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare

Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

It will also provide support to the government for finalising the financial and implementation models.

Beyond Tech launches Phablet PII priced at Rs 14,999

Beyond Tech launches Phablet PII priced at Rs 14,999

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The phone comes with a screen size of 5.7 inches and has a 5-point multi-touch capacitive screen with 1280x720 HD IPS display.

Infosys set to return to double-digit dollar sales growth in FY16

Infosys set to return to double-digit dollar sales growth in FY16

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

New initiatives expected to bear fruit by middle of 2015

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Jaitley announces 9 pillars for transforming India

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Government will lay greater emphasis on social sectors, finance minister said.

5 best selling cars of all time

5 best selling cars of all time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

They have lasted for decades with no sign of drop in their sales.