News for 'Ease of Doing Business'

Banks form GM-level teams for merger ease

Banks form GM-level teams for merger ease

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Banks are also weighing the option of hiring experts for help in specialised areas.

Tailwinds point to better prospects for Emami; FY24 may see recovery in biz

Tailwinds point to better prospects for Emami; FY24 may see recovery in biz

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

While Emami is still struggling to push growth, given weak rural demand, the sale of the group's stake in AMRI Hospitals should ease investor concerns about stake pledges by promoters. It has also carried a series of stake acquisitions which should enable the expansion of its brand portfolio. The Q2 results are likely to see flat volumes and low revenue growth alongside some gross margin expansion.

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

PIX: Chelsea ease past Lille; Villarreal hold Juventus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Goals in each half from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic earned defending champions Chelsea a solid 2-0 first-leg victory over Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.

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.

GT Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

GT Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Did Rashid's cameo outshine all the other knocks?

India-Israel must try to ease agri-trade norms

India-Israel must try to ease agri-trade norms

Rediff.com3 May 2011

"Let us both mobilise ourselves, each one in his respective country, in order to try and ease as much as possible on our businessmen, in opening barriers, easing regulations,...preventing double taxation," said Noked during the interactive session with business delegation, in New Delhi.

Govt to bring 'Bankruptcy Code' for ease of doing biz

Govt to bring 'Bankruptcy Code' for ease of doing biz

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Govt to bring 'Bankruptcy Code' for ease of doing biz

'Market is headed for an eventful 2024'

'Market is headed for an eventful 2024'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Higher valuation remains the only spoiler for equities.'

Improving JLR outlook, margin expansion targets positives for Tata Motors

Improving JLR outlook, margin expansion targets positives for Tata Motors

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Tata Motors' 2022-23 (FY23) January-March quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) results were better than Street estimates, with strong showing across Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), as well as commercial and passenger vehicle businesses in the domestic market. The company posted its highest consolidated top line and operating profit, with growth of 35 per cent and 46.5 per cent, respectively, over the year-ago quarter. While the top line was aided by a 49 per cent growth in the JLR unit, all key segments reported margin expansion.

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Rediff.com11 May 2020

As a result, vehicular traffic and movement of people on roads saw a consequential increase in most parts of the state including rural regions, the State capital and key cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Tailwind ahead for consumer durables sector during festival season

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

It's all eyes on the consumer durables sector during the festival season after a weak Q1FY24 and Q2FY24 was impacted by an erratic monsoon. Traditionally, this period sees the highest number of purchases. Dealers and manufacturers are complaining about low business-to-consumer (B2C) off-take during the first half.

India's services sector activity moderates in August

India's services sector activity moderates in August

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India's services sector activity eased in August but growth rates for new orders remain elevated, as services firms indicated the sharpest upturn in new export business which acted as a catalyst for firms to expand their workforces as well as output, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. Despite falling from 62.3 in July to 60.1 in August, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index indicated one of the strongest increases in output seen since mid-2010. For the 25th straight month, the headline figure was above the neutral 50 threshold.

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps.

90% Retail Investors Lose Money

90% Retail Investors Lose Money

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Only the top 5 per cent profit makers account for 75 per cent of profits.

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

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.

PLI scheme for automotive sector extended by 1 year to FY28

PLI scheme for automotive sector extended by 1 year to FY28

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The government has decided to extend the Rs 25,938-crore production-linked incentive scheme for the automotive sector by one year, Union Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said on Tuesday. Post extension, the five-year scheme, originally in place from 2022-23 to 2026-27, will be active until 2027-28. At present, incentives are applicable under the scheme for determined sales of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products (vehicles and components) manufactured in India from 1 April 2022 onwards for a period of five consecutive years.

PIX: Manchester City cruise into quarters; Real Madrid through

PIX: Manchester City cruise into quarters; Real Madrid through

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Holders Manchester City cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the seventh consecutive season with a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen.

Ease of doing business: Govt to amend tax law for foreign firms

Ease of doing business: Govt to amend tax law for foreign firms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Foreign companies that do not have a permanent establishment in India will be exempt from paying minimum alternate tax.

Doing business? India lags behind Pakistan!

Doing business? India lags behind Pakistan!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The Indian economy may be booming but when it comes to ease of doing business, it ranks way down at 134th position among 183 countries.

Financial firms want simple tax provisions for ease of doing biz

Financial firms want simple tax provisions for ease of doing biz

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Domestic financial institutions and mutual funds on Wendesday pitched for rationalisation of tax provisions to improve ease of doing business in the country.

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

How easy is it to do business in India? Now vs 5 years ago

How easy is it to do business in India? Now vs 5 years ago

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Explore the map to see and compare different countries' Doing Business Index in 2015.

Dear India, it's time you improve your ease of doing biz index

Dear India, it's time you improve your ease of doing biz index

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

RPTs are globally recognised as an important component of the ease of business index.

PAN to be common identifier for govt agencies: FM

PAN to be common identifier for govt agencies: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The move would help in further promoting ease of doing business in the country.

Focus on ease of doing business: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Focus on ease of doing business: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Raising the share of manufacturing from about 17 per cent to 25 per cent of GDP is necessary, says S Gopalakrishnan.

Before Obama visit, US drug firms lobby for ease of doing business

Before Obama visit, US drug firms lobby for ease of doing business

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Unlike India, the US is a free-pricing market.

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Companies like Amazon Prime Video are also temporarily lowering bit rates -- a measure of how much data is being transferred -- to ease pressure on telecom network infrastructure.

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour.

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Why it's still difficult to do business in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Do a straw poll of any business friends and you will laugh and weep at what they go through, points out Rahul Jacob.

Navi Mumbai airport construction facing delays, may start ops in 2025: CAPA

Navi Mumbai airport construction facing delays, may start ops in 2025: CAPA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Navi Mumbai airport's construction is facing delays, and is likely to commence commercial operations in 2025 instead of 2024, aviation consultancy firm CAPA has said in a report. When asked about this matter, the Adani Group told Business Standard that the Navi Mumbai airport project is "being executed as per scheduled implementation plan and will be operational by the original target date of December, 2024, without any delay". Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL), responsible for both the construction and operation of the airport, is a subsidiary of the Adani Group.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic finally finds his groove!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Images from Day 6 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

At the core of Nitish Kumar's decision was a cold political calculation. He assessed that the RJD's support base was unlikely to vote for JD-U candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. He was unsure of winning even half a dozen if he stayed with the RJD and the Congress.

Indian businesses most optimistic about economy in 2015

Indian businesses most optimistic about economy in 2015

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Indian businesses have emerged as being the most optimistic about the economy for 2015, with 98 per cent suggesting they are positive about the policies of the new government, way above the global average of 35 per cent, says a report by Grant Thornton.

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'The biggest risk I took was...'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.'

Worst over, funding crunch eases for start-ups

Worst over, funding crunch eases for start-ups

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

There were fewer Series-B deals this year versus last, but more money was raised

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Soaring veggie prices stoke inflation fears

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Unprecedented rains and floods in the northern region in the past few days have not only caused extensive damage to lives and property but have also impacted business and commercial establishments. Vegetable prices have gone through the roof in the national capital and many other parts of the country since rains started pouring earlier this month. Traders say vegetable prices would come down only after roads open and skies clear, even as water in the fields will take time to recede.

Further monetary easing on the cards

Further monetary easing on the cards

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

In the context of RBI's view that the real interest rate, defined as the repo rate less "look forward" CPI, should be around 150-200 basis points.

FDI inflows expected to rebound: Survey

FDI inflows expected to rebound: Survey

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Foreign direct investment into the country is expected to rebound in the coming months on account of India's high economic growth, and steps to further improve the business environment of India, the Economic Survey said on Tuesday. The rise in global uncertainty in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, FDI equity inflows in the manufacturing sector in the first half of the current fiscal (April-September) fell below its corresponding level in the first half of 2021-22, the document, which was tabled in Parliament, said. The monetary tightening at the global level has further restricted the FDI equity inflows, the survey said.

TDS, TCS move will not ease tax burden: Experts

TDS, TCS move will not ease tax burden: Experts

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Experts pointed out the move will only help taxpayers temporarily, as the tax liability remained the same and the date for advance tax has not been extended.