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Fresh tax demand on foreign investors

Fresh tax demand on foreign investors

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Tax department sends notices saying they are liable to pay MAT.

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The maker of Pulsar and Discover reported a net profit of Rs 1,138.20 crore in the second quarter, compared to Rs 1,402.42 crore a year ago.

Pulses import likely to fall to record low this year

Pulses import likely to fall to record low this year

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

India consumes around 24-25 million tonnes of pulses, but sowing trends show this year production is expected to be lower compared to last year.

Why FCI Stopped Rice Supply For Ethanol

Why FCI Stopped Rice Supply For Ethanol

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Rising prices of cereals and concerns over rice production in the 2023-2024 crop year due to insufficient rains followed by floods could be the possible causes.

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The US hopes India will "reconsider" its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington "encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages, amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine. India, the world's second-biggest wheat producer, has banned wheat exports in a bid to check high domestic prices amid concerns of wheat output being hit by scorching heat waves. The decision would help control retail prices of wheat and wheat flour, which have risen by an average 14-20 per cent in the last one year, besides meeting the foodgrain requirement of neighbouring and vulnerable countries.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

Indian markets have limited upside in the near-term; buy the dips: Nomura

Indian markets have limited upside in the near-term; buy the dips: Nomura

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Indian equity markets have a limited upside potential in the near-term as they negotiate the ensuing cyclical slowdown, wrote analysts at Nomura in a recent coauthored report led by Saion Mukherjee, their managing director and head of equity research for India. He, however, believes that the foundations are in place for sustainable growth over the medium-to-long term, and hence suggests a 'buy on dips' strategy to equity investors. As an investment strategy, Nomura prefers domestic-oriented sectors and companies over exporters, and prefers stocks that provide valuation comfort. Industrials and banks are their overweight sectors, while IT services and consumer discretionary are their underweight sectors.

Paramount Airways might be revived with lawsuit money

Paramount Airways might be revived with lawsuit money

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Lawsuit issue was a dispute over payment, with GE Capital Aviation Services and Celestial Aviation Trading.

The chink in the e-commerce draft

The chink in the e-commerce draft

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

While the new norms are part of the draft policy's guidelines to fight counterfeit and fake products on platforms, they might end up helping brands and e-commerce firms sign exclusive sale deals.

Goldilocks position for Indian equities is getting questioned: Jefferies

Goldilocks position for Indian equities is getting questioned: Jefferies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Rising crude oil prices, traction in China equities and inflation concerns back home are casting a shadow on the Indian equity markets in the short term, believe analysts at Jefferies. They said this could see the markets remaining range-bound in the near term before the next leg up.

Gold import bill stays high on lower prices

Gold import bill stays high on lower prices

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The bill on October 2013 was $1.01 billion for 38 tonnes.

100% FDI in telecom sector gets govt nod

100% FDI in telecom sector gets govt nod

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The government on Wednesday notified its decision to permit 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) under automatic route in the telecom services sector. In a press note, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said foreign investment in telecom services will be subject to the condition of Press Note 3 of 2020. Accordingly, cases requiring prior government approval under the provisions of Press Note 3 will continue to be in place.

How Modi will change India's foreign policy

How Modi will change India's foreign policy

Rediff.com14 May 2014

'Foreign policy-making cannot be shifted out of Delhi and the regional satraps, who do not have a national perspective, should not be allowed to dominate foreign policy. But regional inputs should be integral to foreign policy-making at every step of the way,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Major issues facing Team Modi

Major issues facing Team Modi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Falling private sector investment and farm distress are problems that call for immediate attention, says T N C Rajagopalan.

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Congress on Monday alleged that a Chinese national played a 'dubious role' in the Adani Group's activities and asked the government if it was not concerned that the conglomerate may be involving that person in important defence contracts.

Ease of doing biz: Exporters can use credit cards to pay fee

Ease of doing biz: Exporters can use credit cards to pay fee

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Exporters can make payment of fees through debit/credit cards.

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The product was banned for export earlier, but has now been moved to the restricted category, under which an exporter would have to seek a licence from the government for shipments.

Adani Group gets Rs 5,500 crore tax notice

Adani Group gets Rs 5,500 crore tax notice

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has slapped a Rs 5,500-crore show-cause notice on Adani group for alleged over-valuation of capital equipment imports.

Markets in consolidation phase; prudent to book profit now: Analysts

Markets in consolidation phase; prudent to book profit now: Analysts

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The markets may be entering a consolidation phase and are expected to trade sideways for now after a good run in the last few weeks, suggest analysts. In this backdrop, they suggest investors can book profits at the current levels and enter the market again on a decline from a medium-to-long term perspective. Thus far in fiscal 2023-24 (FY24), the S&P BSE Sensex has moved up around 5 per cent to nearly 62,000 levels.

Block deals touch five-month high in a skittish market

Block deals touch five-month high in a skittish market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Despite markets turning volatile, share sale activity at India Inc has surged to its highest level in five months. So far in March, promoters, strategic investors and other large shareholders have been able to offload shares worth more than Rs 33,000 crore-the most since November-defying uncertain market conditions. Both the Sensex and the Nifty are on course to post their fourth straight monthly loss amid headwinds, such as interest rate tightening by the US Federal Reserve and the global banking crisis.

India Inc asks govt to take steps to narrow down CAD

India Inc asks govt to take steps to narrow down CAD

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Expressing serious concerns over the current account deficit touching a record 4.8 per cent in 2012-13, India Inc on Thursday asked the government to take all policy measures, including boosting exports and foreign exchange inflows to bring down CAD.

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

At the World Bank Banga will be replacing David Malpass, a former Trump treasury official, reports axios.com. Malpass had already announced that he will resign by July, months ahead of his term expired. "Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history," President Biden said in a statement. Banga, 63, currently serves as vice chairman at General Atlantic.

'New Pak army chief won't want trouble with India for now'

'New Pak army chief won't want trouble with India for now'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'The last thing he would want is new tensions with India.'

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade on March 25 banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine but said that certain shipments on humanitarian grounds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. With more than three lakh confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and over 8,000 fatalities, the US has emerged as the worst sufferers of the deadly coronavirus diseases to which there has been no cure.

Why 57% of 2018 IPOs are trading below issue price

Why 57% of 2018 IPOs are trading below issue price

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Weakness in the broader markets, along with expensive valuations that these companies had commanded during their IPOs, has led to this fall

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Govt cancels FCRA licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The action came after investigations carried out by an inter-ministerial committee formed by the home ministry in 2020.

Gold refineries shutting bulk operations

Gold refineries shutting bulk operations

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Supply through recycling of used gold declined to around 10 tonnes in the second quarter of the current calendar year.

No English in CSAT: Trade unionism before entering a trade!

No English in CSAT: Trade unionism before entering a trade!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Should candidates for particular positions in the government be permitted to agitate for changing the recruitment process itself? The candidates have to meet the requirements of the jobs rather than ask for their own standards to be accepted as the requirement of the jobs. Those who cannot meet those criteria should seek other jobs that match their skills, says T P Sreenivasan.

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

No govt committee to probe Adani, Lok Sabha told

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The government has not set up any committee to probe allegations a US short seller labelled against the Adani Group, but stock market regulator SEBI is investigating market allegations against the group, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. A separate investigation into imports of Indonesian coal by the conglomerate hasn't reached finality, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said. Lok Sabha saw several questions being put by MPs to the government on the Adani issue, which were replied through written responses by the minister.

Google slams CCI enquiry; says it's 'tainted'

Google slams CCI enquiry; says it's 'tainted'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Google has termed as "tainted" the investigations done against it by CCI, contending that the two informants on whose complaint the fair trade regulator has initiated the enquiry were working at the same office that was investigating the tech major. This was "against the principles of natural justice", Google said in the petition filed before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), adding the Competition Commission of India (CCI) should have refrained from initiating an investigation based on a complaint filed by their own employees. "At the very least, the Commission could have debarred the Informants from working in the DG office while the investigation was ongoing, to ensure that the investigating officer was able to impartially assess the case without any influence, such that no concerns could arise on the independence of the investigation," said Google.

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.

Govt allows gold exports from SEZs after value addition

Govt allows gold exports from SEZs after value addition

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Concerned over decline in gold exports from SEZs following ban on its trading, the government has allowed units in these zones to export gold items after a minimum value addition of 3 per cent.

Govt bans onion export, imposes stock limit

Govt bans onion export, imposes stock limit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The move comes amid sharp increase in retail prices of onion since August despite the government's several measures to boost the supply and contain prise rise.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'There is no shortage of any APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) in the country'

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 80K by December '23

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 80K by December '23

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The bull run in the Indian equity markets is intact, said analysts at Morgan Stanley in a recent note. They expect the S&P BSE Sensex to hit 80,000 levels by December 2023 in their bull-case scenario, to which they have assigned a 30 per cent probability. From the current level, this translates into an upside of nearly 29 per cent.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Nirmalaji's Budget announcements have long-term implications and are not backed by enough money when the short-term outlook looks bleak,' notes T N C Rajagopalan.

Doing business in India gets a bit easier

Doing business in India gets a bit easier

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

An online system generates import-export code.

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog