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7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Hopes dashed, why India Inc fears Modi now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'The Modi government needs some big private sector trophies to affirm its anti-corruption credentials before the polls.' 'So on whose neck will the sword fall next?' 'To that extent, the outing of the ICICI Bank-Videocon story is cathartic,' says Shekhar Gupta.

New Spiderman film casts a wide web of brand tie-ups

New Spiderman film casts a wide web of brand tie-ups

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The movie has attracted 60 brands as merchandise partners and seven media partners

Is a low Brent crude oil price good for India?

Is a low Brent crude oil price good for India?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The real benefits can be seen when prices stabilise, preferably at levels acceptable to both consumers and producers.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold, sell

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold, sell

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Telemarketers oppose Trai's 'do-call' registry

Telemarketers oppose Trai's 'do-call' registry

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Industry lobby, Mobile Marketing Association, along with other industry bodies, is submitting a proposal to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), opposing the possibility of a 'do-call' registry.

How Air India plans to cut fuel cost

How Air India plans to cut fuel cost

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

In a bid to slash costs, Air India has hedged 10,000 barrels of jet fuel for its aircraft this month, four weeks after its Board gave a nod to the move.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

Bullion traders slam duty move, gold markets shut for 3 days

Bullion traders slam duty move, gold markets shut for 3 days

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Association will write a letter to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to demand a rollback.

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Is Vitamin D deficiency India's new epidemic?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Our busy schedules, our living conditions where sunlight is often a luxury, pollution as also social mores that frown upon exposure are collectively responsible.

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Endorsement by celebrities such as Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan among others and increasing awareness among customers are helping stem cell firms grow the brand footprint

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Revealed! What makes young Indians ANGRY?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The 'Age of Rage' survey by Tata Salt Lite revealed some startling facts about the causes of stress and anxiety among urban Indians.

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'

India's start-up world booms with 100,000 new firms in 2014

India's start-up world booms with 100,000 new firms in 2014

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

About 80 per cent of the companies that are registered are essentially non-IT.

Ola to launch self-drive rental service

Ola to launch self-drive rental service

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

With its foray into self-drive, Ola will go head-to-head with early entrants Zoomcar, Revv and a few other.

MF exposure to bank stocks hits record high of Rs 1 lakh cr

MF exposure to bank stocks hits record high of Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Equity fund managers' other favourites are software stocks followed by pharma, finance and consumer non-durables

Why India's gas pricing needs urgent reforms

Why India's gas pricing needs urgent reforms

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

IHS said low regulated gas prices have precipitated a supply shortfall in India, but proposed that reforms to the pricing formula could yield higher domestic production and boost India's economy.

Companies yet to see pick up in their e-commerce segment

Companies yet to see pick up in their e-commerce segment

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

According to a 2013 CLSA report , online retail in India was worth $3.1 billion, or about 10% of the country's organised retail market

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'These provisions may even be seen to be a threat to burgeoning businesses, since they would view every announcement of a rate cut as a starter's pistol that triggers a long race to adjust prices and to justify the adjustment,' argue Rashmi Deshpande and Anjali Krishnan.

Foreign direct investment in India jumps to $13.6 bn

Foreign direct investment in India jumps to $13.6 bn

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Foreign direct investment in India has increased by about 35 per cent to $13.6 billion during the first half of 2013 with merger and acquisitions accounting for the bulk of inflows, says an UNCTAD report.

Industry for ban on rubber futures

Industry for ban on rubber futures

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Rubber futures trading has further invited flak from natural rubber producers and consumers in the country.

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

How India can profit from China's stumble

How India can profit from China's stumble

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

China's slowing means commodity markets are no longer overheated.

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Govt turns down FDI in retail e-commerce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Ecommerce firms will have it tough as govt turns down FDI proposal.

Govt, industry lock horns over hiking TV prices

Govt, industry lock horns over hiking TV prices

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

For India to be atmanirbhar, domestic manufacturers cannot remain merely assemblers of imported parts. Manufacturing in India cannot survive on support of imports forever.

Why Whirlpool decided to change

Why Whirlpool decided to change

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The consumer durables player has modified its decades-old logo as it hopes to hold fresh appeal beyond 'mums' to include millennials, says Ritwik Sharma.

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The vehicle will not be available until end-2017, or later.

Nokia is back but will its smartphone conquer?

Nokia is back but will its smartphone conquer?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The once-popular brand plans to try its luck in the smartphone market with reliability as its key proposition.

Now, get ready to shell out more for potatoes

Now, get ready to shell out more for potatoes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Large stocks were ruined in transit due to thunderstorm and rainfalls in the north and the north-east states, resulting in fewer kilos of potatoes at mandis.

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Popular sweetmeats are costing a staggering 35% more on spike in sugar prices, veggies are up due to intermittent rainfall the past one week

4 things that could change India in 2016

4 things that could change India in 2016

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

More people will be literate, on the Internet, linked to the national identification scheme and likely to receive electricity, especially from alternative-energy sources.

How Mukesh Ambani re-invented Reliance again

How Mukesh Ambani re-invented Reliance again

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Dhirubhai may or may not have owned the government; it would seem his son wants to own the market, notes T N Ninan.

When prestige brands become less snobby

When prestige brands become less snobby

Rediff.com9 May 2017

There is a beguiling allure to 'masstige' brands, which trade places up and down the value spectrum. But they aren't always easy or successful.

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Can we ever keep China out of Indian industries?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Experts say while the increasing demand for a ban on Chinese goods might make for good optics, the reality is that India is still heavily dependent on that country in a wide range of industries like electronics, mobile devices, auto, pharma, telecom equipment, and fertilisers.

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

Akshaya Tritiya was never so dull for jewellers

Akshaya Tritiya was never so dull for jewellers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Industry estimates over 30 tonnes of gold were sold on Akshaya Tritiya this time.

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