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'Business in India? Risks, uncertainties are substantial'

'Business in India? Risks, uncertainties are substantial'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The company has pointed at the possibility of fines and financial penalties.

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Wistron, which earlier pegged the losses at Rs 437 crore, later notified the Taiwan stock exchange that the total losses were around Rs 50 crore.

India, US have 'almost closed' contours of limited trade pact: Goyal

India, US have 'almost closed' contours of limited trade pact: Goyal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Having almost closed the last contours of the limited trade deal and with the announcement of a much larger trade deal in the offing, we have moved to a new level of engagement: Goyal.

Policy change unlikely to bring instant dollar inflows

Policy change unlikely to bring instant dollar inflows

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Changes in the multi-brand policy unlikely to help the entire retail sector.

India gets an earful from US on affordable healthcare issues

India gets an earful from US on affordable healthcare issues

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

US said access to affordable health care entails a large number of factors from rates, logistics to insurance reforms.

Modi's pet projects show up at Republic Day parade

Modi's pet projects show up at Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

On display were PM Modi's pet projects like the 'Make in India' scheme and 'Jan Dhan Yojana'.

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

India likely to be among top 20 global FDI sources by 2021

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

While the UN report said that FDI inflows rose 6 per cent in 2018 to $ 42 billion, the government's own data for the entire FY19 period has shown that inbound equity investments declined for the first time in six years in FY19.

India launches Brazilian satellite, 18 others

India launches Brazilian satellite, 18 others

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In the first dedicated mission of its commercial arm New Space India Limited (NSIL), the Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday successfully launched Brazil's earth observation satellite Amazonia-1 and 18 other co-passengers, including five built by students, onboard a Polar rocket from the spaceport in Sriharikota.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

More bad news as investment outlook continues to be grim

More bad news as investment outlook continues to be grim

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The contraction in November this year is the second biggest fall in the current financial year.

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The probe is being conducted under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) after the central probe agency recently received a communication from the commerce ministry seeking "necessary action" against e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart pertaining to certain multi-brand retail businesses and an observation made by the Delhi High Court in relation to Amazon.

Bureaucratic hurdles dampen investors in India

Bureaucratic hurdles dampen investors in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Inter-ministerial programmes have run into obstacles as rules written by bureaucrats hamper rather than promote investments.

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

For Atmanirbhar Bharat, Rajnath bans 101 import items

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

According to officials, the list of 101 items includes towed artillery guns, short range surface to air missiles, cruise missiles, offshore patrol vessels, electronic warfare systems, next generation missile vessels, floating dock, anti-submarine rocket launchers and short range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Mauritius co eyes stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Mauritius co eyes stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Tusk Investment, Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of private equity firm Elephant Capital, has sought approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd (ACK).

FM's power to clear FDI proposals may increase

FM's power to clear FDI proposals may increase

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

At present, a project with investment of more than Rs 600 crore in sectors routed through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board has to be referred to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

PepsiCo seeks FIPB nod to invest USD 200 mn more

PepsiCo seeks FIPB nod to invest USD 200 mn more

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Soft drinks and foods major Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd has applied to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board to invest an additional $200 million (around Rs 950 crore) as equity in its Indian operations.

FRL independent directors threaten to 'expose' Amazon

FRL independent directors threaten to 'expose' Amazon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Independent directors of Future Retail Ltd are collating information and will expose the details of contradiction and misrepresentation made by Amazon before the Competition Commission of India (CCI), said FRL independent director Ravindra Dhariwal. Speaking to PTI, Dhariwal said the independent directors are "collating" all the pieces of information together, going "deeper into each and every representation" which Amazon had made before the CCI and showing how its "intent was totally contradictory." "We are going out to point exactly to CCI, this is what they have told you and this is what the internal documents are saying. "We are going to expose the details of contradiction and details of misrepresentation, which they have made," Dhariwal said adding "We are going to show the true face of Amazon to the whole world". In November 2019, Amazon had acquired a 49 per cent stake in Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL), a company that holds a stake in FRL.

Outward investments: Monthly data soon

Outward investments: Monthly data soon

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is closely working with the Reserve Bank of India, DIPP's joint secretary Gopal Krishna told reporters in New Delhi at a Confederation of Indian Industry function.

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Coronavirus spread: Retailers, multiplexes, mall owners spar over rentals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Retailers and multiplex operators want mall owners to either forgo rent for the period of the shutdown or lower rent in the event the mall is open but footfalls are low.

Did Aamir Khan damage India's brand identity?

Did Aamir Khan damage India's brand identity?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'Actor Aamir Khan damaged the "brand India" while being the brand ambassador of the celebrated 'Incredible India' campaign.'

FDI in retail? After Tesco, India awaits more proposals

FDI in retail? After Tesco, India awaits more proposals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Tesco was the first global retailer to apply for multi- brand retailing in India.

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The government is considering a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment into the country's defence sector, despite stiff opposition from the defence ministry that has raised security concerns.

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

One of the papers could be on liberalising the foreign direct investment regime in the retail sector.

Why e-commerce policy may not take shape this year

Why e-commerce policy may not take shape this year

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The final policy may be out only after formation of the new government, according to sources

DIPP clears Bharti, Tata Tele proposals

DIPP clears Bharti, Tata Tele proposals

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

The clearances are for three proposals submitted to the Foreign Investment Promotion Board by Bharti Telemedia, which offers direct-to-home television services, Tata Teleservices, in which Japan's DoCoMo has picked up 27.3 per cent equity, and SKR BPO Services, which has made downstream investments in Sparsh BPO. Press notes 2 and 4, issued in February this year, changed the way indirect foreign equity is treated while computing the total foreign investment.

Startups get tax breather upto Rs 10 cr investment

Startups get tax breather upto Rs 10 cr investment

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Giving major relief to budding entrepreneurs, the government on Thursday allowed startups to avail tax concession only if total investment including funding from angel investors does not exceed Rs 10 crore.

Govt plans to put FDI on fast track

Govt plans to put FDI on fast track

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Why the neglect of exports must end soon

Why the neglect of exports must end soon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

It is mind-boggling to find our prime minister putting exports on the back-burner, says Jayanta Roy.

IKEA needs to reapply for opening stores in India

IKEA needs to reapply for opening stores in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Govt recently relaxed sourcing norms for FDI in single brand retail.

FDI dips 19% to $1.79 bn in Feb

FDI dips 19% to $1.79 bn in Feb

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

India received foreign direct investment (FDI) worth $1.79 billion in February, 2013 -- a decline of about 19 per cent due to global economic slowdown.

FDI in telecom sector plunges to $43 mn

FDI in telecom sector plunges to $43 mn

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a source of funding has shrunk to a trickle for the once lucrative telecom sector with foreign investment inflows plunging to $43 million in the April-September period of the current fiscal.

FDI policy set for revamp

FDI policy set for revamp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Govt moves to bring in more clarity on definition of 'control'.

I also know English: Ajit Singh

I also know English: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

This was in response to the assertion of some officials of the finance ministry and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion that a strategically placed comma in DIPP's press note on FDI in civil aviation meant foreign airlines were allowed to hold up to 49 per cent stake in existing Indian carriers, as well as new airline companies being set up.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

The case that led to Chidambaram's downfall

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Chidambaram has not been named as an accused in the FIR and the CBI is yet to file a chargesheet in the matter.

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Sources said the people would be hired at different levels, including application examiners.

Govt promises easy starts, exits for startups

Govt promises easy starts, exits for startups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

She said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is working "hard" on the Bankruptcy Code

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Centre has already started work on developing a mechanism to ensure states producing any item in excess is able to transport it to other states where there is demand

WB, Maha R-Day tableau rejected; Oppn targets Centre

WB, Maha R-Day tableau rejected; Oppn targets Centre

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Twenty-two proposals comprising 16 states and Union Territories and six ministries and departments have been shortlisted for participation in the parade after a series of five meetings.

Maharashtra govt unhappy over ease of doing business ranking

Maharashtra govt unhappy over ease of doing business ranking

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The govt plans to seek Centre's help for a re-assessment by the World Bank.