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Weak brand image hitting Indian exports

Weak brand image hitting Indian exports

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Weak brand image and poor marketing continues to affect the prospects of Indian exports to the European Union, a top official of the European Commission said in Chennai.

India inks intl pact on hydrogen research

India inks intl pact on hydrogen research

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

India has joined 14 other nations and the European Commission in signing a crucial pact to coordinate hydrogen research and technology development.

$1 bn aid for education project

$1 bn aid for education project

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

Three multilateral agencies -- the World Bank, UK's Department for International Development and the European Commission -- will provide $1 billion for the government's education project 'Sarva Siksha Abhiyan'.

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

EU lifts ban on import of mangoes from India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The European Union on Tuesday decided to lift a ban on the import of mangoes from India after the country made improvements in plant health controls and certification system, clearing the way for them to return to the 28-member bloc.

EU paper may propose FTA with India

EU paper may propose FTA with India

Rediff.com11 May 2004

'Fine balance needed on market access for FTA'

'Fine balance needed on market access for FTA'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and European Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht concluded another round of talks on Monday at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, which the Commission said 'provided a renewed momentum to bring the negotiations forward'.

EU gears up to prevent another crisis

EU gears up to prevent another crisis

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The European Commission has unveiled plans for a radical reform of the European Union's economic governance to tackle the underlying causes of the current debt crisis in the euro area.

International commission to probe Kyrgyz violence

International commission to probe Kyrgyz violence

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

A transatlantic international commission will conduct a probe into the ethnic violence against Uzbek minorities in south Kyrgyzstan that killed 2,000 people and left at least 4,000 displaced.

EU may relax visa norms for Indians

EU may relax visa norms for Indians

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The proposed comprehensive free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation EU bloc includes relaxation of visa norms for professionals.

Nobel Peace Price: EU delighted; UK press miffed

Nobel Peace Price: EU delighted; UK press miffed

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Europe's leaders have expressed delight over the awarding of this year's Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union and hailed it as a tremendous honour and encouragement for their endeavour to promote unification, amid derision from the British press which called the decision "frivolous".

Healthy prospects ahead for Hindalco; analysts positive on the stock

Healthy prospects ahead for Hindalco; analysts positive on the stock

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Strong performance by its US subsidiary Novelis and better returns in the copper business helped Hindalco Industries post consolidated revenue growth of 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to Rs 54,100 crore in the July-September quarter of 2023-23 (Q2FY24). Novelis' Flat Rolled Products (FRP) volumes grew 6 per cent Q-o-Q to 933,000 tonnes (down 5.2 per cent Y-o-Y) on better North American and European volumes. The consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) declined 2 per cent Q-o-Q to Rs 5,610 crore despite lower input costs in India and better Novelis performance.

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

EC okays RIL's acquisition of Trevira

EC okays RIL's acquisition of Trevira

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of the German speciality polyester manufacturer Trevira by Reliance Industries Ltd, the largest Indian private sector company.

EC clears relief package for airlines

EC clears relief package for airlines

Rediff.com3 May 2010

The European Commission has approved a relief package that its member states can announce in support of the airline industry.

Free trade: EU, US to launch negotiations

Free trade: EU, US to launch negotiations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The negotiations on a EU-US FTA will set the standards not only for the future transatlantic trade and investment, including regulatory issues, but also for the development of global trade rules.

Trade ties between India, EU on the rise

Trade ties between India, EU on the rise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Ahead of the Indo-European summit scheduled on November 30 in New Delhi, the Commission yesterday said the statistics underscore the growing importance of the emerging Indian economy in the world food trade and the overall trade with Europe, which has grown by 80 per cent since 2000.

EU endorses $110 bn bailout of Portugal

EU endorses $110 bn bailout of Portugal

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Portugal will have to pay an interest rate of 5.7 per cent on the loan from the EU and the IMF.

Free trade: India, EU kick off fresh talks

Free trade: India, EU kick off fresh talks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

John Clancy, spokesperson for the European Commission's trade directorate, told Business Standard this week's talks would focus on 'tariffs and services'.

Transfer systems needs changing to close wealth gap, says EC

Transfer systems needs changing to close wealth gap, says EC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Football's transfer system needs to be reformed to allow a fairer distribution of wealth in the game, the European Commission said in a report.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

EU Parliament postpones voting on motion against CAA

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The sources said friends of India prevailed over those of Pakistan in the European Parliament on Wednesday.

Unravelling the Greek tragedy

Unravelling the Greek tragedy

Rediff.com21 May 2012

A debt overhang can last generations.

Facebook faces criticism on user privacy

Facebook faces criticism on user privacy

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Social networking site, Facebook, has faced sharp criticism from the European data protection officials for putting users privacy at risk due to the changes it brought to its service, a media report said.

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

Jugaad rocks! India is best for entrepreneurs

Jugaad rocks! India is best for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

According to the Global Entrepreneurial Report India is the global leader for entrepreneurism.

Chennai: Apollo gets Joint Commission accredition

Chennai: Apollo gets Joint Commission accredition

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Prathap Reddy, chairman, Apollo Hospitals group, said the group was aiming to provide the best of West and East in healthcare.

Drug patent settlements to come under EU scanner

Drug patent settlements to come under EU scanner

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

In a statement on Tuesday, the European Commission said it had requested 'information from certain pharma companies asking them to submit copies of their patent settlement pacts.'

Ferrari takes lead over poor imitations

Ferrari takes lead over poor imitations

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Under the slogan "Fakes cost more", the European Union is to throw its weight behind a global campaign against counterfeiting. A rare Ferrari and kung-fu-kicking monks will help launch the drive in Brussels on Monday. Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, is to open a counterfeiting summit attended by businesses, charities and campaign groups

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

PM to discuss India's position on Ukraine during Europe visit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries.

Europe eyes tougher fiscal discipline

Europe eyes tougher fiscal discipline

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The European Commission on Thursday announced a set of proposals aimed at increasing the economic and fiscal coordination of European Union member states.

There's still hope for India-EU free trade pact

There's still hope for India-EU free trade pact

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

According to a source on the Indian side, New Delhi and Brussels have agreed to eliminate tariffs on 90 percent of all tradable goods. But, India wants the EU to up their offer to include 95 percent of goods, while the EU wants India to offer a slash in tariffs on 98 percent of goods.

How Euro-zone can exit from the present crisis

How Euro-zone can exit from the present crisis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The EU is still an India in the making.

EU backs India to join talks on nuclear reactor

EU backs India to join talks on nuclear reactor

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

The decision was taken along with six partner countries backing the so-called International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor project.

Manchester City accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules

Manchester City accused of breaching more than 100 financial rules

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

City's alleged breaches stretch from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 campaign, the league said on Monday.

Force India and Sauber withdraw EU complaint

Force India and Sauber withdraw EU complaint

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The two teams said they had been reassured by Formula One's approach under chairman Chase Carey and his new management team, who had "brought a new culture of transparency to the sport".

World's major banks find themselves in new trouble

World's major banks find themselves in new trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

European Commission charges follow a two-year investigation.

73% fake medicines routed through UAE

73% fake medicines routed through UAE

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

About 73 per cent of the fake medicines seized at the European borders last year was routed through the UAE, a newspaper report has said.

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The bill will now go to the House of Lords on Monday for voting before royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II to become law.

India, EU to reach trade deal in a year

India, EU to reach trade deal in a year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

With an ambitious target to more than double their bilateral trade to $200 billion in the next four years, India and EU hoped on Friday they can resolve differences and reach a free trade agreement within a year.