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Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Modi slams those abusing Sikhs, appeals to farmers to end protest

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed those calling agitating Sikh farmers names, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

India's outward FDI halves to $5.47 bn in June

India's outward FDI halves to $5.47 bn in June

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Outward flows totalled $12.27 billion in June 2010.

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Cabinet nod for trade pact with Mauritius covering 310 items

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, a kind of a free trade pact, between India and Mauritius which is aimed at liberalising norms to boost two-way commerce

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

It is the government and its policies and attitude toward FDI that is at the root of the problem.

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Explained: What Walmart's reverse merger with Flipkart means

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Although Walmart-Flipkart wholesale game-plan is to target about a $150 billion market out of a total pie of $700 billion in the country, the consolidation marks the end of the multi-brand dream of the American retail giant.

India-China relations: The show must go on

India-China relations: The show must go on

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Trump can afford to say that COVID-19 is a 'China virus', but we can't expect Modi to say that aloud while his actions may speak louder, says Rup Narayan Das.

India set to get $40 bn FDI this fiscal

India set to get $40 bn FDI this fiscal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

India is set to attract foreign direct investment of $40 billion in fiscal 2008-09 with overseas investors betting big on the manufacturing sector in the world's second fastest growing economy.

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Sabarmati railway station is the venue for the ground-breaking ceremony, be chaired by Modi and Abe, of the Rs 98,000-crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project.

MNCs look beyond India slowdown

MNCs look beyond India slowdown

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Have committed themselves to investing Rs 1,85,000 crore since last year.

India may attract $41 billion private funds for roads: Nath

India may attract $41 billion private funds for roads: Nath

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

India's highways development project, the largest public private partnership programme in the world, is likely to attract a whopping investment of $41 billion, including FDI, from the private sector, Highways Minister Kamal Nath said.

Satyam, Nano not to affect FDI in India:Volvo boss

Satyam, Nano not to affect FDI in India:Volvo boss

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

On the company's performance after entering the Indian market last year, he said the car maker has so far sold 100 units. The company right now delivers cars to customers as completely built units from its headquarters in Sweden.

Why American companies are 'angry' with India

Why American companies are 'angry' with India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Indian tax laws are a source of frustration for US companies, says US Ambassador to India Nancy J Powell.

Multinational companies back India's patent regime

Multinational companies back India's patent regime

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Multinational organizations including PepsiCo and industry associations like IPA, have come in favour of India's intellectual property regime, which is being reviewed by the US administration.

US urges India to up FDI cap in defence, insurance

US urges India to up FDI cap in defence, insurance

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The Assistant Secretary of State said trade and agriculture is a major pillar of Indo-US relationship.

Insurance stocks gain on FDI hike

Insurance stocks gain on FDI hike

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Insurance stocks gain after parliament passes bill to hike FII limit.

Major boost for electronic giants, as SEZs clear local sourcing test

Major boost for electronic giants, as SEZs clear local sourcing test

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

While 100 per cent FDI is allowed in single-brand retail, if the foreign investment exceeds 51 per cent, the 30 per cent mandatory local sourcing norm kicks in.

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The founding members of The E-Commerce Council of India include Snapdeal, ShopClues, UrbanClap, Shop101, Flyrobe and Fynd, among others.

Sitharaman to meet CMs, state FMs on Monday

Sitharaman to meet CMs, state FMs on Monday

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Monday meet chief ministers and state finance ministers to discuss measures to attract private investments to help boost the economy. Finance secretary T V Somanathan said the meeting comes in the backdrop of strong economic recovery post the two COVID waves, and the central government has made a big push in Capex. The focus of this interaction will be on state-level issues, opportunities and challenges, which will enable us to go to a higher trajectory of investment and growth, he said.

India's forex reserves stood at $299.2 bn in Jan

India's forex reserves stood at $299.2 bn in Jan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

All components showed improvement with the exception of FDI and banking capital in the first half of 2010-11.

EY survey says India's investment climate better than BRIC peers

EY survey says India's investment climate better than BRIC peers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Investors recognise India's market growth

Walmart India plans likely to be at final stage

Walmart India plans likely to be at final stage

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Global retail giant Walmart is expected to soon firm up its plan to foray into India's multi-brand sector.

How insurance brokers losing the game to technology

How insurance brokers losing the game to technology

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The Ola Money and Uber tie-ups demonstrate how insurance companies, including even government-run ones, are forging partnerships with every possible service company to offer products.

Chinese investments in India increased to $870 mn in 2015

Chinese investments in India increased to $870 mn in 2015

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Total FDI from China in India so far is about $1.24 billion

US biggest arms supplier to India in last three years: Def Min

US biggest arms supplier to India in last three years: Def Min

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

In the last three years, the United States has taken over Russia as the largest supplier of weapon systems to India, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Answering a written query in the Lower House, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said in the last three years, India pent Rs 83,458 crore for procuring equipment from foreign vendors which included Rs 32,615 crore worth of supplies from the US whereas Russia exported hardware worth Rs 25,363.96 crore in this period.

Can India's defence sector be atmanirbhar?

Can India's defence sector be atmanirbhar?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'We see the defence industry as one of the leading sectors, which will significantly contribute to the growth of the Indian economy, but more importantly, bring atmanirbharta to national security.'

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The agenda prepared by ministers will be discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other RCEP leaders in Nonthaburi, a city north of Bangkok, on November 4, the official deadline to close talks.

Why media investments in India have dried up

Why media investments in India have dried up

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Poor policymaking, a fractious industry and the cockeyed nature of regulations are to blame, saya Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Fiscal deficit to be at 3.4% of GDP this year: Goyal

Fiscal deficit to be at 3.4% of GDP this year: Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Goyal also said that current account deficit is likely to be 2.5 per cent of GDP this year.

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Has COVID-19 soured India-China relations further?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The virus of trust deficit seems to be taking a toll of the friendship built over the years by succeeding leaderships of the two countries,' notes Rup Narayan Das.

India top investment destination for Japanese firms: Survey

India top investment destination for Japanese firms: Survey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Japanese companies are planning investments of about Rs 75,000 crore

FDI inflows to India treble to $11.4 bn

FDI inflows to India treble to $11.4 bn

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Inflows for the first quarter of financial year 2007-08 went up by 185 per cent to $4.9 billion from $1.7 billion received during April-June last year.

With new FDI rules, relief in sight for realtors

With new FDI rules, relief in sight for realtors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Some developers point out that what comes in the way of low-cost housing is the sky-high price of land

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Govt refuses to budge on September 30 e-com deadline

Govt refuses to budge on September 30 e-com deadline

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The e-commerce companies believe the government is using this exercise to take an unauthorised look into their financials, shareholding and operations.

US perception about India has changed: Ficci

US perception about India has changed: Ficci

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The earlier perception of policy paralysis "has now changed" in the US in view of the new set of economic reforms unleashed by India.

Walmart keen to retail processed food in India

Walmart keen to retail processed food in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A leading Brazilian poultry company has also expressed keen interest in joining hands with Kishore Biyani's Future Group to sell their products in the country

Swiss retail giant Richemont plans to invest $25 mn in India

Swiss retail giant Richemont plans to invest $25 mn in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The company, which sells luxury products, including brands like Cartier, Piaget, Panerai and Montblanc, has also sought few clarifications from the government on conditions for selling sub-brands from the same stores, according to sources.

Allow FDI in education sector

Allow FDI in education sector

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

India is brimming with highest increase in working age population, and there is a need to educate them and ensure employability to enhance productivity

Nike to open fully-owned stores in India

Nike to open fully-owned stores in India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Nike has been present in India since 1996.