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Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Insurers set the ball rolling on foreign stake hike

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Bharti will move FIPB soon for increasing Axa's stake to 49%

TCS chairman promises to boost investment, R&D

TCS chairman promises to boost investment, R&D

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Mistry said he hoped the company would soon take a decision on appointing a woman as director on the board.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

How GST refunds are being resolved

How GST refunds are being resolved

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

'So far, the government has sanctioned more than Rs 300 billion as GST refunds,' Ansh Bhargava and Aditya Singhania point out.

How Ashish Bharat Ram transformed SRF

How Ashish Bharat Ram transformed SRF

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

SRF

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Puri Jagannadh also gave his blood sample.

Bank staff slogging it out on their own

Bank staff slogging it out on their own

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

There is not much bank employees can do, but some words of encouragement from the management would have helped. Stretched working hours and the tense atmosphere is taking a toll on their health.

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

As several premium hotels such as ITC, Taj and Oberoi reopen after the lockdown in cities such as Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad, many changes have been made for the safety of guests and staff including temporary closure of spas, bars, gyms, and swimming pools.

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The decision comes hours after an A320 neo aircraft of IndiGo suffered engine failure mid-air and made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport.

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A government-instituted panel which probed the extent of non-compliance by General Motors in re-fitting pre-approved engines on Tavera models sent for inspection to meet specified emission norms, submitted its report late on Monday evening, holding the company responsible for corporate fraud.

Corporates cold to Sebi call for Covid-19 impact

Corporates cold to Sebi call for Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

In a circular dated May 20, Sebi had directed the listed companies to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 on their capital and financial resources, profitability, liquidity position, assets, and ability to service debt. Instead, companies have spoken about the number of plants, warehouses and distribution centres that have resumed operations; work-from-home and safety measures undertaken for employees; and the labour shortage they are facing.

Is online transaction truly online?

Is online transaction truly online?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The online world is driven by convenience, simplicity and speed.

Car sales down in Jan; snap 14 months' growth streak

Car sales down in Jan; snap 14 months' growth streak

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Car sales in India surged by 12.87 per cent in December.

Online sales of insurance policies rise

Online sales of insurance policies rise

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 25-35 age group is the most active online in buying non-life insurance products.

March sees modest growth in car sales

March sees modest growth in car sales

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

There was no sale of premium sedan Kizashi during the month.

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Here's some good news for insurance buyers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

After the Delhi high court's ruling, blanket exclusion of genetic disorders from coverage is likely to become a thing of the past.

SpiceJet discount offer unlikely to get ministry go-ahead

SpiceJet discount offer unlikely to get ministry go-ahead

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The airline has launched a series of discount offers since January this year.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India will need an annual investment of Rs 15 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years, says Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.

Understanding 'waiting period' in health insurance

Understanding 'waiting period' in health insurance

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Health insurers incorporate conditions like Waiting Period in their offerings to prevent customers from taking undue advantage of a service that is essential.

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Lax attitude towards data security could cost India Inc dear

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A large number of large and small businesses process EU data, have customers from the EU or have access to data of EU citizens in one way or another.

Why predatory pricing will slice away Pizza Hut's margin

Why predatory pricing will slice away Pizza Hut's margin

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Analysts say aggressive pricing by Pizza Hut signals weakening demand in the fast food segment and could intensify competition.

FMCG, vehicle makers turn to small towns

FMCG, vehicle makers turn to small towns

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Urban and rural FMCG sales growth data for the last five quarters show the latter outperformed the former consistently.

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

How Kishore Biyani plans to reinvent the Future group

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

T E Narasimhan/Business Standard reports from Chennai on how the Future group plans to shore up its small store network in the South.

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Brexit: Nations shouldn't take decisions in a fit of passion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'A nation can take a quick decision in a fit of passion or excitement that can be damaging to itself in the long term,' says Aakar Patel.

Life insurers rush to revive lapsed policies

Life insurers rush to revive lapsed policies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

According to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority recommendations, a uniform grace period of 30 days is extended for annual, half-yearly and quarterly renewals, and 15 days for monthly renewals.

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Siddle broke the news to his team mates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from the squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

How can Indian banks prevent data theft?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

After the recent attack on debit cards exposed the gaps in their security systems, banks are getting serious about data privacy.

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

1mg has made buying medicines easy and it aims to do more in online health care.

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim molested on Mumbai-Delhi Vistara flight

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The Dangal actor alleged, in an Instagram video, that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on the flight tried to molest her.

Perform or perish, shareholders tell S Kumars chief

Perform or perish, shareholders tell S Kumars chief

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

S.Kumars chief Nitin Kasliwal is charged with non-performance by company shareholders in the recently help AGM of the company.

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Not just e-commerce players, even spirits majors are banking on artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer newer, quicker, smarter services. Shivani Shinde Nadhe reports.

Insured your mobile or laptop? Your claim may get rejected if...

Insured your mobile or laptop? Your claim may get rejected if...

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The biggest surprise for customers, at the time of claiming, is the fact that they will get only depreciated value of the product.

'What is peer to peer lending?'

'What is peer to peer lending?'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

In an online chat with readers January 24, Rajeev Mahajan of Antworks answered queries on personal loans and peer to peer lending.

The truth about spectrum shortage in India

The truth about spectrum shortage in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Chinese telcos hold 60-100 MHz of spectrum, while Indian companies hold 13-15 MHz of spectrum.

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

Save money buying policies etc online

Save money buying policies etc online

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Sanjay Kumar Singh tells you what to watch out for when buying insurance and investing in MFs online.

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

Car sales up for 14th straight month, surges 13% in Dec

Car sales up for 14th straight month, surges 13% in Dec

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 11.45 per cent to 56,840 units in December 2015.