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India's manufacturing growth outpaced China in June: HSBC

India's manufacturing growth outpaced China in June: HSBC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

China posted the sharpest increase in output for 15 months, while India saw the steepest expansion since February 2013.

'Govt should present new Budget'

'Govt should present new Budget'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'This prime minister thinks he knows everything.' 'He has to consult, he has to talk and he has to mobilise the best people, but having seen him function, I have no expectations from him.'

Jaitley and his team deserve compliments

Jaitley and his team deserve compliments

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Budget chose to stick to an ambitious disinvestment programme for 2016-17.

No looking back: India all set for growth amid shrinking deficit

No looking back: India all set for growth amid shrinking deficit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Indian Economy poised for growth, say experts.

Cairn Energy lays off 40% staff following India tax dispute

Cairn Energy lays off 40% staff following India tax dispute

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The company has not been able to sell its 9.8% stake in Cairn India

Corporate tax may be unchanged

Corporate tax may be unchanged

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Most items may face 16% excise

Most items may face 16% excise

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

FDI above 26% in defence sector on case-by-case basis: Jaitley

FDI above 26% in defence sector on case-by-case basis: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

28 private sector companies are having FDI varying up to 26 per cent.

Budget is populist, aims to transform lives of the masses

Budget is populist, aims to transform lives of the masses

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Budget is a populist one, wil lbeneift common people

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Duty rejig on petrol, diesel to give Rs 40K cr for road projects

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Petrol attracts a total excise duty of Rs 17.46 per litre.

Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Survey

Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The Economic Survey called for improving business environment.

Customs duty hike on imported steel to benefit steel players

Customs duty hike on imported steel to benefit steel players

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The govt has hiked customs duty for metallurgical coke.

No major sops for IT sector

No major sops for IT sector

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

There are no major announcements in the Union Budget 2014-15.

Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Panel, OROP extra burdens

Govt to prioritise expenses; Pay Panel, OROP extra burdens

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Jaitley said the government has been able to improve its budgeted expenditure.

GST rollout needs more changes to service tax, excise: Sinha

GST rollout needs more changes to service tax, excise: Sinha

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Amendments to RBI Act likely soon

BharatNet plan to set up rural fibre networks slowed down in pandemic

BharatNet plan to set up rural fibre networks slowed down in pandemic

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

It has been over two decades since the cabinet cleared the BharatNet project, earlier known as National Optical Fibre Network. However, progress of the programme has been slow. While the government had set the target of connecting 100,000 gram panchayats by 2013, it took another four years to achieve this target in December 2017. Progress under the current administration has improved, but the government has again missed its targets.

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Despite a temporary relief, foreign investors still see the sword of double-taxation hanging above their hard earned returns.

Budget: Will infra outlay of Rs 2.21 lakh crore boost growth?

Budget: Will infra outlay of Rs 2.21 lakh crore boost growth?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The total allocation for the road sector has been Rs 97,000 crore.

Govt staff wages set to rise

Govt staff wages set to rise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While she primed up spending on infrastructure to create jobs and boost economic activity, Sitharaman did not tinker with income tax slabs or tax rates. Her Budget for the fiscal year beginning April 2022 proposed a massive 35 per cent jump in capital expenditure to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, coupled with rationalisation of customs duty, an extension of time for setting up new manufacturing companies and plans for starting a digital currency and tax crypto assets.

'Strike a balance between 'Make in India' and Skilling India'

'Strike a balance between 'Make in India' and Skilling India'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Make in India crucial for growth.

A whopping Rs 4 lakh crore stuck in tax appeals

A whopping Rs 4 lakh crore stuck in tax appeals

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Total number of tax disputes in SC cross 10,000

Vistara moves court over trademark

Vistara moves court over trademark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The petition will come up for hearing on Tuesday.

Govt stares at Rs 50,000 crore GST revenue shortfall in FY18

Govt stares at Rs 50,000 crore GST revenue shortfall in FY18

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The revenue from GST for the current fiscal has been pegged at over Rs 4.44 lakh crore, while for next fiscal it is Rs 7.43 lakh crore.

Tech stocks lose favour with domestic, foreign investors

Tech stocks lose favour with domestic, foreign investors

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Modest growth projections hits IT sector.

'Make in India for India makes more sense'

'Make in India for India makes more sense'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

This remark is in consonance with RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's comment.

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.

India Inc likely to give 10.6% salary hike in 2015

India Inc likely to give 10.6% salary hike in 2015

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

It is a slight improvement over last year.

5 things you want to know about Hyundai i20 Active Crossover

5 things you want to know about Hyundai i20 Active Crossover

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Hyundai i20 Active would feature almost the same specs as Elite i20 hatch.

Markets decline on caution ahead of the Union Budget

Markets decline on caution ahead of the Union Budget

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The market breadth ended weak on the BSE with 2,086 shares declining and 893 shares advancing.

FIIs' demand for corporate bonds set to rise

FIIs' demand for corporate bonds set to rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

According to experts, due to reduction in withholding tax, FIIs' investment in corporate bonds will pick up.

Govt moots lower corporate tax at 25% for new manufacturing units

Govt moots lower corporate tax at 25% for new manufacturing units

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

This is a part of the exercise to bring down corporate tax rate in a phased manner.

SBI pins hopes on economic recovery to cut NPAs

SBI pins hopes on economic recovery to cut NPAs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

SBI raised Rs 8,032 crore (Rs 80.32 billion selling 5.13 crore shares through a QIP in January.

PROTECT Your Money From Rising Prices!

PROTECT Your Money From Rising Prices!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Rishi Piparaiya lists three simple steps to manage the impact of rising prices and protect your financial future

Price revision? Soft drink makers to take a Rs 600 cr hit

Price revision? Soft drink makers to take a Rs 600 cr hit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

kers likely to pass on additional excise duty burden to consumers; price increase to be 5-10%

Jaitley says jobs, skill training among 10 key focus areas

Jaitley says jobs, skill training among 10 key focus areas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

He said the government proposes to extend Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras to more than 600 districts across the country, from 60 districts at present.

Demonetisation bold, decisive step; to boost economy: Jaitley

Demonetisation bold, decisive step; to boost economy: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Demonetisation will help in transfer of resources from tax evaders to government, he said.

Chemical industry cheers custom duty revision

Chemical industry cheers custom duty revision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

There is nothing specific announced for Chemicals Industry, however, reduction in customs duty

When Budget hits the sweet spot!

When Budget hits the sweet spot!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

It is possible that the final Budget architecture may be at variance with the comments.