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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.

Few expectations of the 'aam aadmi' from Union Budget 2015

Few expectations of the 'aam aadmi' from Union Budget 2015

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Common people expect the government to be aggressive and opt for growth related measures in the upcoming Budget.

Budget 2016: Few tax proposals that you probably don't know about

Budget 2016: Few tax proposals that you probably don't know about

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The threshold limit for deduction of tax at source has been raised for unusual income such as winnings from horse race, commission

Now, 35 foreign private equity firms in tax soup

Now, 35 foreign private equity firms in tax soup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Face Rs 1,000-cr minimum alternate tax demand

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.

India's top 10 selling cars in June

India's top 10 selling cars in June

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The dynamics are changing as the sales pick up.

Budget doesn't have much for the youth

Budget doesn't have much for the youth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'The strategies outlined in Jaitley's Budget won't create the millions of jobs needed to dispel the despair and cynicism of militant youth in the Red Corridor running from Nepal to Tamil Nadu.'

PM wants railway stations to be better than airports

PM wants railway stations to be better than airports

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Railways Minister Sadananda Gowda will present his maiden Rail Budget on July 8 in Parliament.

Reforms to drive Sensex to 27,000: Bank of America

Reforms to drive Sensex to 27,000: Bank of America

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

BofAML said the market impact of the budget has been reducing since most reforms, such as the recent rail fare and freight increase, don't wait for the budget.

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The phone is touted to be for the masses and is surely built to last.

Big-bang reforms needed to improve fiscal situation: Survey

Big-bang reforms needed to improve fiscal situation: Survey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The government should frame new policies to assure growth.

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India Inc on Saturday cheered the road map for lowering corporate taxation.

ITC highest bidder for Park Hyatt in Goa, but owner cries foul

ITC highest bidder for Park Hyatt in Goa, but owner cries foul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Cases filed in 3 high courts.

Budget 2016: 6 takeaways, 1 lesson

Budget 2016: 6 takeaways, 1 lesson

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

There are a couple of proposals, however, whose goals are not easily achievable.

Budget attempts to bring back economic growth

Budget attempts to bring back economic growth

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

However, the budget arithmetic is slightly optimistic.

RIL takes control of Network 18

RIL takes control of Network 18

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

RIL has also appointed McKinsey senior advisor Adil Zainulbhai as independent director and Network 18 Media & Investments (NW18) former promoter Raghav Bhel as a non-executive director on the NW18 Board.

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'.

Tata unveils Safari Storme concept, facelifted Aria at Geneva

Tata unveils Safari Storme concept, facelifted Aria at Geneva

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Tata displayed its facelifted Aria and Safari Storme Mountain Rescue concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show.

Toyota to launch new Etios, Liva this month

Toyota to launch new Etios, Liva this month

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The new cars, which have undergone over over 100 changes, were spotted at a dealer's showroom.

No gamechanger, expect an ordinary Budget: Nomura

No gamechanger, expect an ordinary Budget: Nomura

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The government is likely to present a "run-of-the-mill" budget with an fiscal slippage to 3.7 per cent of the GDP in the next fiscal from an earlier target of 3.5 per cent, a Nomura report says.

Swipe your card and buy a Tata Nano!

Swipe your card and buy a Tata Nano!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Tata Motors has offered the Nano small car to consumers who wish to buy it using credit cards.

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

India needed more specialists within government

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

Wishlist of an Indian traveller

Wishlist of an Indian traveller

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Hygiene and cleanliness of trains and stations a must

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term US securities in May; net purchases were $34.6 billion.

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The meeting with economists and financial experts has been called off due to pressing engagements of the finance minister.

Tell the finance minister what you want

Tell the finance minister what you want

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Will he tax the salaried class more? Will he give respite to the corporates? Will he smile at the housewife, the pensioner, the middle class? Will he usher in more reforms to boost the economy?

Why this Budget is a challenging one for the Modi government

Why this Budget is a challenging one for the Modi government

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The Budget will indicate where the Modi government stands on reforms, growth and development.

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Budget 2017-18

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Budget 2017-18

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Softening the demonetisation blow, the Budget for 2017-18 on Wednesday halved the tax to 5 per cent on incomes up to Rs 500,000 but proposed a new surcharge of 10 per cent on incomes between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore and raised duties on cigarettes and pan masala while stepping up allocations for infrastructure, rural, agriculture and social sectors.

Postcard to the Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wishlist!

Postcard to the Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wishlist!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

As citizens, here's an opportunity for you to tell Finance Minister Arun Jaitley the reforms you would like to see in various sectors, what needs to be rectified, what needs to be strengthened, what needs to be dumped. So take some time off write a postcard to the finance minister.

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

'Make social-sector schemes more efficient'

'Make social-sector schemes more efficient'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Additional infrastructure for dining rooms in each of the school has been recommended.

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

How finance ministers have amused us with Budget speeches

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Budget speeches have been replete with incomprehensible and even hilarious statements, says Rathin Roy.

India's first monorail gets rolling

India's first monorail gets rolling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

The first phase of the project, 8.8-km stretch between Wadala and Chembur, is expected to be thrown open to public in Aug.

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced an allocation of Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) for building Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat.

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

George Osborne and British foreign secretary William Hague are on a two-day visit to India to bolster trade and investment ties with Asia's third-largest economy.

Crypto currencies not legal, will eliminate their use: FM

Crypto currencies not legal, will eliminate their use: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

There are no regulations governing virtual currencies in India and the RBI has not given any licence to any entity/company to operate such currencies.

The masterclass and the Budget

The masterclass and the Budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

'The finance minister and the government have met the immediate challenge. The wine this time is new and also in a new bottle, which, though not full, is less than half empty.'

Rail Budget has everything for common man: Prabhu

Rail Budget has everything for common man: Prabhu

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The initiatives intended to benefit the common man include e-ticketing, catering on demand, bio-toilets, food for infants, better stations.