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How diamond industry stands to gain from GST cut

How diamond industry stands to gain from GST cut

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Blocked working capital worth Rs 1,500 crore, in the almost-defunct job work diamond polishing units, is expected to be released even as diamantaires will issue fresh orders to such units following the GST relief.

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Songs with Kishore Kumar

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Songs with Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'It's very difficult, almost impossible, to select my favourite duets with Kishoreda.'

How govt plans to buy med devices cheaply for Ayushman

How govt plans to buy med devices cheaply for Ayushman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

According to a senior government official, the plan is to do "collective bargaining" for certain medical devices and implants by assuring a bulk requirement to the manufacturers. "The requirement for these devices runs into millions. We assure them that the requirement is going to be in bulk. In return, they should offer us better rates," he said.

Sunny Leone has a REQUEST FOR YOU!

Sunny Leone has a REQUEST FOR YOU!

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Raveena shares a wow throwback picture...Tisca shares her OTT binge list...

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The diamond merchant wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts.

'Indian food is not just butter chicken and biryani'

'Indian food is not just butter chicken and biryani'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'

Exports contract for 6th straight month; trade deficit widens

Exports contract for 6th straight month; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to $41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of $15.17 billion.

Why Ayushmann, Parineeti are celebrating a flop

Why Ayushmann, Parineeti are celebrating a flop

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Meri Pyaari Bindu is special for both actors.

Exports contract 10.21% in July; trade deficit narrows to $4.83 bn

Exports contract 10.21% in July; trade deficit narrows to $4.83 bn

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Sectors with positive growth during the month include rice, iron ore, oil seeds, oil meals, meat, dairy and poultry products, pharmaceuticals, coffee, engineering goods, and plastic.

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

Exports jump 58.23% to $34 bn in March

Exports jump 58.23% to $34 bn in March

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The country's exports jumped by 58.23 per cent to $34 billion in March as key sectors such as engineering, gems and jewellery and pharmaceuticals recorded healthy growth rate during the month, according to the Commerce Ministry's provisional data. Exports during April-March 2020-21, however, dipped by 7.4 per cent to $290.18 billion compared to $313.36 billion in 2019-20, the data showed. Imports during 2020-21 contracted by 18 per cent to $388.92 billion compared to $474.71 billion during 2019-20. In March 2020, the exports stood at $21.49 billion, which was a decline of about 34 per cent over March 2019 due to global slowdown induced by the Covid-19 crisis.

Exports rise 3-fold in April to $30.6 bn; forex at $589 bn

Exports rise 3-fold in April to $30.6 bn; forex at $589 bn

Rediff.com14 May 2021

India's exports in April jumped nearly three-fold to USD 30.63 billion from USD 10.36 billion in the same month last year, according to government data released on Friday.

Akshaya Tritiya brings cheers to jewellers

Akshaya Tritiya brings cheers to jewellers

Rediff.com7 May 2019

There was positive news from across the country especially from the South.

'Let the holidays begin,' says Taapsee

'Let the holidays begin,' says Taapsee

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Rajkummar wraps up Bheed... Huma is proud of Saqib...Farah gets nostalgic...

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com14 May 2021

For the second straight year, the gems and jewellery industry is set for almost a washout of business on Akshaya Tritiya as only about 10 per cent of pre-Covid sales of 2019 are expected on Friday amid the raging pandemic sapping footfalls and purchasing power of people.

'I kept holding his hand, waiting for him to wake up'

'I kept holding his hand, waiting for him to wake up'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'His shocking demise is a reminder to us to take life slow.'

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to launch 16 EVs by 2027

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to launch 16 EVs by 2027

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it plans to launch 16 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2027 across SUV and light commercial vehicle categories to strengthen its leadership position in India's electric mobility segment. The company, which has set a cumulative revenue growth target of 15-20 per cent by 2025, is keeping its options open to either bring in private equity investors or carve out its EV business into a separate entity to drive its growth. M&M, which has already announced plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore in EVs, is also considering a new brand name for the electric SUVs that it will launch by 2027.

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Ice-cool Williamson applauded for match-winning ton

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'There cannot be a batsman in the world less liable to panic than Kane Williamson'

Exports surge 42.33% to $35.47 bn in Oct

Exports surge 42.33% to $35.47 bn in Oct

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

India's merchandise exports in October surged 42.33 per cent to $35.47 billion on the back of good performance by the engineering and petroleum sectors, as per provisional data released by the government on Monday. The exports stood at $24.92 billion in October 2020 and $26.23 billion in October 2019. "India's merchandise exports in October 2021 was $35.47 billion, an increase of 42.33 per cent over $24.92 billion in October 2020 and an increase of 35.21 per cent over $26.23 billion in October 2019," as per an official statement.

'A humble human, loved by millions'

'A humble human, loved by millions'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Such memorable performances that brought so much joy and happiness all around.'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

E-com cos told to display 'country of origin' on all products

E-com cos told to display 'country of origin' on all products

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The development comes amid a growing clamour for the boycott of Chinese products in India, combined with the government's push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Top Videos of the Week!

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

'Modi is no god, but a human being who can be defeated'

'Modi is no god, but a human being who can be defeated'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Mamata Didi is the only politician who can take on the might of Modi.'

Excise duty: Jewellers sharpen pitch, to hold rally tomorrow

Excise duty: Jewellers sharpen pitch, to hold rally tomorrow

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The strike entered the 15th day on Wednesday.

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Veteran santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma died in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following a heart attack, family sources said. He was 84.

Nirav Modi's Taiwan, Surat, Hong Kong and Dubai connections

Nirav Modi's Taiwan, Surat, Hong Kong and Dubai connections

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Documents accessed by Business Standard show owners of suspected Hong Kong-based shell companies are spread across the globe.

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

25 Deadliest Bollywood Dacoits

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Ranbir Kapoor's larger-than-life daku depiction in and as Shamshera is old school at its spectacular best. While we wait to watch the actor in one of the most raw, rough and rustic outings of his career, here's Sukanya Verma's list of 25 daku roles we love, ranked in an ascending order.

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The gems and jewellery industry is staring at a sales washout on Akshaya Tritiya for the second consecutive year as most of the states are under lockdowns due to the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to negative consumer sentiment, say industry leaders. Akshaya Tritiya, considered as an auspicious day for buying gold and jewellery, falls on May 14 this year. India is the worst-hit among all nations with the second wave of the pandemic, which has been killing more than 3,500 daily and infecting close to 4 lakhs daily for weeks. The massive caseload has nearly paralysed the medical infrastructure.

Alleging Choksi link, Congress demands Jaitley's removal

Alleging Choksi link, Congress demands Jaitley's removal

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

However, Jaitley's son-in-law had earlier issued a statement stating that his law firm had returned the retainership the moment they came to know that the company was involved in a scam.

Exports down 6% to $ 26.13 bn; trade deficit narrows

Exports down 6% to $ 26.13 bn; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Export sectors that recorded positive growth in the last month include iron ore, electronic goods, spices, and marine products.

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Kohinoor was 'surrendered' by Maharaja of Lahore to British: ASI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Kohinoor diamond, estimated to cost over $200 million (Rs 1,465 crore), was neither stolen nor "forcibly" taken by British rulers but given to East India Company by erstwhile rulers of Punjab

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

Here's how the Budget affects some key sectors

Here's how the Budget affects some key sectors

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

From real estate to metals, what Sitharaman's Budget has in store.

Prospects are brighter for vocational training

Prospects are brighter for vocational training

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The average salaries for vocational jobs have grown by 18% whereas engineering and MBA jobs rose only by 4% and 3% respectively.

Exports rise for 3rd consecutive month; up 0.67% in Feb

Exports rise for 3rd consecutive month; up 0.67% in Feb

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Growing for the third consecutive month, the country's exports rose marginally by 0.67 per cent year-on-year to $27.93 billion in February even as trade deficit widened to $12.62 billion, according to official data released on Monday.

Markets hit fresh highs: Sensex zooms 873 pts; Nifty scales 16K

Markets hit fresh highs: Sensex zooms 873 pts; Nifty scales 16K

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 4 per cent, followed by HDFC, Nestle India, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, Bajaj Auto, Tata Steel and NTPC were the laggards.

Wheelchair bound, she's travelled solo to 58 countries

Wheelchair bound, she's travelled solo to 58 countries

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Globetrotter Parvinder Chawla's story will make you believe that nothing is impossible.

Exports dip 9% in Nov; trade deficit narrows to $9.96 bn

Exports dip 9% in Nov; trade deficit narrows to $9.96 bn

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

India's exports fell 9 per cent to $23.43 billion in November due to a drop in shipments of segments such as petroleum products, engineering and chemicals, even as the trade deficit narrowed to $9.96 billion during the month, according to official data released on Wednesday. Imports also slipped 13.33 per cent to $33.39 billion in the month under review. In November, oil imports dipped 43.34 per cent to $6.27 billion. It was down by 48.7 per cent to $44.10 billion during April-November 2020, the data showed. Exports during April-November 2020 were $173.49 billion, compared with $211.17 billion during the corresponding period a year ago, exhibiting a negative growth of 17.84 per cent.