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Boardroom tussle at Usha Martin sees the exit of Basant Jhawar

Boardroom tussle at Usha Martin sees the exit of Basant Jhawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The rival promoter group and the entire block of public institutions voted against Basant Jhawar.

Rate cut to spur housing demand: Realty firms

Rate cut to spur housing demand: Realty firms

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

They sought further cut in interest rates as well as reforms.

Coerced to make self-incriminating confessions: Rhea

Coerced to make self-incriminating confessions: Rhea

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In the plea filed in a sessions court on Wednesday, Rhea also claimed that she has not committed any crime whatsoever and has been falsely implicated in the case.

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

From auto to watches, the mood is sombre due to the alarming state of the Indian economy and value erosion in stock market capitalisation.

The Future Of Work

The Future Of Work

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Workers of tomorrow will have to figure out how to help themselves transition to different career pathways, predicts Sandeep Goyal.

Local HNIs, FIs keen to invest in Yes Bank

Local HNIs, FIs keen to invest in Yes Bank

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The bank may post a loss of Rs 1,000 crore during October-December 2019-20 quarter, an analyst commented.

Should you wait before buying a house?

Should you wait before buying a house?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Those looking to take advantage of current market conditions should buy only after conducting due-diligence.

Why premium car dealers are seeing an unprecedented churn

Why premium car dealers are seeing an unprecedented churn

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Higher costs of car inventories, missing sales targets and manufacturer expectations, and soaring rentals, are eating into dealers' margins.

Raj Kundra appears before ED in Iqbal Mirchi PMLA case

Raj Kundra appears before ED in Iqbal Mirchi PMLA case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The central probe agency is looking at Kundra's purported dealings with Ranjeet Bindra and a firm called Bastian Hospitality in connection with this case.

'GST to benefit realty sector, reduce tax burden'

'GST to benefit realty sector, reduce tax burden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Construction costs would be reduced to some extent and this benefit can be passed on to the customers, thereby spurring home buying

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Realtors reducing land banks

Realtors reducing land banks

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Shift to new business model to help companies cut capital cost, increase margins.

Top 15 fund houses lead equity asset growth

Top 15 fund houses lead equity asset growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

MFs have benefited from a shift to financial assets from physical assets like real estate and gold.

Home sweet home indeed!

Home sweet home indeed!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Bengaluru-based developers, such as Puravankara Limited and Sowparnika Projects, have witnessed over 85-90 per cent of their customers being first time buyers or end users.

4 senior citizens brought down realtor Supertech's big plans

4 senior citizens brought down realtor Supertech's big plans

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

It was the relentless pursuit of justice over a decade by a group of senior citizens that resulted in the Supreme Court's order for demolition of the illegal 40-storey twin towers of a real estate group in Noida.

Buying a home? Banned notes can be useful!

Buying a home? Banned notes can be useful!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Looking for a way out, property developers deal in banned notes.

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Such minutes will be available within two weeks from the date of its confirmation in the next meeting of the central board and on being signed by the chairman in the same meeting, the RBI said in a statement on its website.

With Zomato's offering, fresh fundraising via IPOs set to hit 14-year high

With Zomato's offering, fresh fundraising via IPOs set to hit 14-year high

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Fresh capital raised by companies by way of initial public offerings (IPOs) is set to hit a 14-year high, thanks mainly to Zomato's maiden offering. India Inc has raised about Rs 19,300 crore in fresh capital by maiden offerings, including the Rs 9,000 crore the food delivery company will raise this week, so far in 2021. The best year in terms of fresh fund-raise was 2007, when companies had raised Rs 32,102 crore. With Paytm planning to issue fresh shares worth Rs 12,000 crore, the domestic market looks set to surpass that tally this year.

20 Ways the Indian Military CHANGED

20 Ways the Indian Military CHANGED

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

20 defence ministry reforms 'is a reflection of the resolve of the government to make the defence sector stronger and more efficient.'

South-based firms saw fund infusion of $6.5 billion since 2014

South-based firms saw fund infusion of $6.5 billion since 2014

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A steady demand environment, prudent debt management and faster absorption of office space gave them an edge over others.

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case against renowned cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan and others in connection with allotment of land for the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, officials said on Wednesday.

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Review: Vellaikaara Durai is forgettable

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Vellaikaara Durai barely makes an impression. The story is let down by an aimless screenplay with tedious characters and average music, writes S Saraswathi

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Why the new realty Act will deliver a debt blow to developers

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Slump in realty market to add to woes, debt of top players likely to rise 15-20% this financial year

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Creditors of cash-strapped DHFL claim dues worth Rs 87,905.6 crore

Creditors of cash-strapped DHFL claim dues worth Rs 87,905.6 crore

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Of the total, the financial creditors - banks, bond holders and other financial institutions - have claimed Rs 86,892 crore.

How RBI rate cut will boost housing demand

How RBI rate cut will boost housing demand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The real estate industry today hailed the RBI's decision to cut key interest rate, saying the move will boost housing demand and also improve sentiments in the sluggish property market.

More skeletons tumble out of Singh brothers' closets

More skeletons tumble out of Singh brothers' closets

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Whistle-blowers allege the brothers violated court orders by selling assets like art and real estate worth crores bought by funds from their companies.

Nearly 90% companies planning salary hikes in 2021

Nearly 90% companies planning salary hikes in 2021

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Among the sectors, the survey has projected IT, pharma and life sciences, and ITeS among those looking to effect the highest increase in salaries.

'Correction in the Market is Overdue'

'Correction in the Market is Overdue'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'A time-wise, as well as price correction, so that the market can absorb the gains made over the past 17 months.'

Daughter rises at Godrej flagship, Adi hands over baton to Nisaba

Daughter rises at Godrej flagship, Adi hands over baton to Nisaba

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Adi Godrej, 75, will become chairman emeritus after leading the company for 17 years as Nisaba, currently executive director of the company, assumes the new role of executive chairperson at Godrej Consumer Products on May 10, 2017.

2G scam: ED probing all firms raided by CBI

2G scam: ED probing all firms raided by CBI

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

The Enforcement Directorate is probing foreign funding and transaction records of all the firms raided by the CBI in connection with the multi-crore 2G scam for possible money laundering and foreign exchange law violations.

Assam hooch tragedy toll rises to 124, over 330 taken ill

Assam hooch tragedy toll rises to 124, over 330 taken ill

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

A large number of labourers of two tea estates of Golaghat and Jorhat districts had fallen ill after drinking spurious liquor on Thursday night.

How Rose Valley siphoned investors' money

How Rose Valley siphoned investors' money

Rediff.com10 May 2015

ED probe finds funds were ploughed into group's jewellery, entertainment and hospitality businesses

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

On July 23, the apex court had cracked its whip on errant builders for breaching the trust reposed by homebuyers and ordered cancellation of the registration of Amrapali Group under the real estate law RERA, and ousted it from its prime properties in the NCR by nixing the land leases.

Now Tata's coffee at Starbucks' Seattle stores

Now Tata's coffee at Starbucks' Seattle stores

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Tata supplies coffee beans to over 100-odd Starbucks outlets in India but is now also looking to become a supplier of coffee for the Seattle-based company globally

Premium housing: Growth may be slow

Premium housing: Growth may be slow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The real estate industry will witness new launches in the premium residential segment in 2011, on the back of demand revival and good prospects in the economy, albeit at a slower pace.

How India Inc plans to woo buyers amid COVID-19

How India Inc plans to woo buyers amid COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From auto, refrigerator, and mobile handset makers to real estate firms, companies are tying up with banks to dole out attractive finance schemes and discounts to make buying more affordable.

COVID-hit economy to contract 7.7% in 2020-21

COVID-hit economy to contract 7.7% in 2020-21

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

India's GDP is estimated to contract by a record 7.7 per cent during 2020-21 as the COVID-19 pandemic severely hit the key manufacturing and services segments, as per government projections released on Thursday. Amid overall decline in economic activities, some respite was provided by the agriculture sector and utility services like power and gas supply, which have been projected to post positive growth during the current fiscal ending March 2021.

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.