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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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

Why India's domestic airlines will oppose price cap proposal

Why India's domestic airlines will oppose price cap proposal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A ministry's internal note proposes caps on minimum and maximum fares airlines can charge, keeping in mind their cost structure, profit margin and ensuring the last minute fares are not out of bounds of passengers.

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.

Uncertainty looms large at the Delhi Stock Exchange, what next?

Uncertainty looms large at the Delhi Stock Exchange, what next?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Delhi Stock Exchange's (DSE) struggle to end its life without hurting the diverse interests of its multiple stakeholders will continue into another year.

Uber rape: Uber Asia-Pacific head questioned again

Uber rape: Uber Asia-Pacific head questioned again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The Asia-Pacific head of United States-based cab service Uber was questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a 27-year-old finance executive by the company's driver, during which he was asked about details of their safety features, details of drivers among others.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

Domestic car sales decline 1% in September

Domestic car sales decline 1% in September

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Sales of commercial vehicles rose 8.59 per cent to 56,140 units in September, SIAM said.

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Facing procedural problems with your investments? Here's help!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Many people struggle to claim or liquidate investments and insurance policies due to procedural issues.

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Stay alert, beware of 'vishing' frauds!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them.

Buying Mediclaim? An 8 point checklist

Buying Mediclaim? An 8 point checklist

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Instead of getting confused by what agents tell you, check waiting period, claim-settlement ratio, price comparison etc to make the right choice.

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Syndicate Bank brass in damage control

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India's ongoing inspection of the book of accounts of Syndicate Bank is unconnected with last week's arrest of S K Jain, its chairman and managing director.

Old meets new: Kolkata's yellow cabs say Ola!

Old meets new: Kolkata's yellow cabs say Ola!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

About 1,000 such cabs have been registered on the company's platform so far

Yes Bank: 'People will lose confidence in the system'

Yes Bank: 'People will lose confidence in the system'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'RBI was focusing on public sector banks perhaps thinking that private sector banks are managed efficiently while PSU banks are not.' 'Now, RBI has to focus on private sector banks too.'

US says India refusal on WTO deal a wrong signal

US says India refusal on WTO deal a wrong signal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Still, the failure of the agreement should signal a move away from monolithic single undertaking agreements that have defined the body for decades.

The Huge Call Centre Scam

The Huge Call Centre Scam

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

An industry of scamsters is operating in the guise of call centres in India.

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The institute's incubation cell claims the start up mortality rate in the incubators are lowest.

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

5 ways to avoid credit card frauds

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Whether it is the virtual world or the physical one using your credit card with a few precautions go a long way in keeping it safe. Be cautious and do not become a statistic in the growing credit card fraud!

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.

Banks as brokers: Good for you?

Banks as brokers: Good for you?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Lenders are not enthused because, as brokers, their responsibility towards policyholders will be higher than corporate agents.