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Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the fall of Congress, Chidambaram's political graph too started moving southwards.

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

Rediff.com11 May 2019

His vision drove ITC to pursue business models that today support over 6 million livelihoods, many amongst the weakest in society.

OPPO launches world's thinnest smartphone R5

OPPO launches world's thinnest smartphone R5

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

To collaborate with Flipkart and Amazon for online sales.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.

How Indian handset cos lost to the Chinese

How Indian handset cos lost to the Chinese

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The Chinese outdid them in the price game and turned the competitive dynamics at the lower end of the handset market from price to value.'

RIL Q3 net rises 3.6% to 7,506 crore

RIL Q3 net rises 3.6% to 7,506 crore

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Refining and petrochemicals contribute around 90 per cent to RIL's overall revenue and profit.

Will India choose Rupay over Visa, Mastercard?

Will India choose Rupay over Visa, Mastercard?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

RuPay has 42% of total debit cards, but contributes only 16% of PoS, e-commerce transactions. With banks scheduled to renew deals with Visa, Mastercard, here's how RuPay plans to increase its reach to premium customers.

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The need of the hour is to strike a balance between the capability of the conventional and the prospect of the renewable to give a realistic shape to the Prime Minister's vision, says Rajiv Mishra.

60-year old, but Fevicol ads are as quirky as ever

60-year old, but Fevicol ads are as quirky as ever

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Fevicol has played with its advertising to convert an adhesive, a product that bore none of the glamour and glitz of consumer goods, into a loved and recalled brand.

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Jaswant Singh, an upright politician and Vajpayee's Hanuman

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

During Vajpayee's tenure, he was there as an indispensable insider, witness to every action that had an impact on history: Pokhran-II (nuclear tests in 1998), the 1999 Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indo-Pak Agra Summit in 2001, intense engagement with the United States on nuclear issues besides the Kandahar hijack.

FDI: Why the govt expects 45% jump in 2016

FDI: Why the govt expects 45% jump in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government has hiked foreign investment caps.

Mufti Mohammed Sayeed to be sworn-in as J-K CM on Sunday

Mufti Mohammed Sayeed to be sworn-in as J-K CM on Sunday

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

It is expected that Sayeed will invite Modi for the swearing-in function in Jammu.

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Will CV turnaround lessons help Tatas in doing the same with cars?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Under its Turnaround 2.0 programme, Tata Motors will work to improve its sales capabilities -- "as the product itself is not enough" -- use experiential marketing to excite the market and cut costs to make its offerings more competitive.

Xi re-elected as China's President after removal of term limit

Xi re-elected as China's President after removal of term limit

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Xi has already been elected as general secretary of the ruling Communist Party of China at its once-in-five-year congress in October last year.

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Why linking loans to external benchmark won't be easy for banks

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Senior bankers are trying to impress upon the central bank that the shift to external benchmark-linked lending be postponed to April 1, 2020.

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Our task at Mercedes is to have the right setup. It is the customers who make the decision. But, if our approach with the Indian customers is right, we will grow.'

PM Modi's world outreach

PM Modi's world outreach

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Ministers will travel to different countries across the world, mostly where no ministerial visits have taken place in the last 20 to 25 years, to establish 'sampark' (contact) and 'samvad' (communication).

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Again would offer two variants of double-toned milk with almonds, cashews, dates; and strawberry, chocolate, jaggery - and two variants of double-toned yoghurt - alphonso mango; and carrot, orange, banana.

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Car makers struggling hard to see 'achche din'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Car makers are trying hard to boost sales in India.

Trump's top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

Trump's top economic advisor resigns after trade dispute

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Cohn served as Trump's chief economic advisor since the beginning of the Administration. During his stay at the White House, he led coordination of Trump's pro-growth domestic and global economic policy agenda, including the passage of historic tax cuts and reforms in December 2017, the official said.

'PM's note ban has killed 55 people. He must apologise'

'PM's note ban has killed 55 people. He must apologise'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala released a list of 55 persons who lost their lives while standing in queues at banks and ATMs in the wake of demonetisation and demanded compensation to their families besides probe into their death.

Why FPIs and MFs are dumping mid- and small-cap stocks

Why FPIs and MFs are dumping mid- and small-cap stocks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

There is polarisation among sectors with IT and healthcare receiving the lion's share of FPI money in the past two quarters.

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

India Post is grappling with e-tail shift

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'A fresh look is being given to ways of processing, transmission, and delivery.'

Is Chinese invasion of India's mobile phone market over?

Is Chinese invasion of India's mobile phone market over?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The number of new entrants is decreasing since 2015, as Indian market matures

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Air India asks employees if they are happy at work

Air India asks employees if they are happy at work

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Integration of workforce has been a thorny issue and a cause of litigation and strikes.

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.

India slams Nepalese minister who said its troops in plainclothes may enter Nepal

India slams Nepalese minister who said its troops in plainclothes may enter Nepal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India on Tuesday strongly condemned as "provocative" and "ill-intentioned" allegations that it is sending soldiers in plain clothes to Nepal amid the ongoing agitation against the new Constitution by Indian-origin Madhesis.

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Everyone wants health in a bottle!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

As competition heats up, health drink brands like GSK, Mondelez, Nestle get more aggressive with promotions and promises.

PM Modi inaugurates museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Modi inaugurates museum at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

PM Modi inaugurates the second phase of Rashtrapati Bhavan museum.

Markets end lower on caution ahead of Yellen speech

Markets end lower on caution ahead of Yellen speech

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Tata Motors was the top gainer on better-than-expected June quarter revenues

Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?

Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Real reason for crashing gold prices is not Trump victory, says expert.

How can 'Bees' help India Inc?

How can 'Bees' help India Inc?

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Businesses across the world consider efficient delivery of shipments to be a growth driver, and IoT-based start-up Roambee fills this need with real-time reports to businesses using tracking data.

Nippon, Reliance Group launch India funds for Japan investors

Nippon, Reliance Group launch India funds for Japan investors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The Prime Minister's visit to Japan reinforces the strategic focus of global partnership between India and Japan.

Indian investors expect major rally in equities this year

Indian investors expect major rally in equities this year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

As the stock markets scale new peaks almost every day in a pre-poll rally, a vast majority of Indian investors expect a further rise in equities in the current year, says a survey.

Sebi may allow FPIs to directly trade in capital markets

Sebi may allow FPIs to directly trade in capital markets

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The regulator may float consultation papers for FPIs and private equity funds and the final decision will be taken after taking into account views of all the stakeholders

LIC chairman bullish on Indian markets

LIC chairman bullish on Indian markets

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the Reserve Bank of India's commitment to contain inflation have sparked the improved confidence.

Why is Modi's path to reforms a rocky one?

Why is Modi's path to reforms a rocky one?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The government is now contemplating issuing an executive order to implement these measures, which would need to be approved by lawmakers within six weeks of the opening of the next session of parliament, scheduled for the beginning of February. India's president would also need to agree.

Who will be king of the road among sedans?

Who will be king of the road among sedans?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

With the new Verna, Hyundai takes on Honda. Beating the Honda City is something the country's second-largest car maker has taken upon itself with its new launch. Will it succeed?