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Why J-K Has A Power Crisis

Why J-K Has A Power Crisis

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'We feel that till the time statehood is not restored power sector should not be touched in J-K.'

Financial advice for India

Financial advice for India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

As a General Electric employee working in business development in New Delhi, Dhruv Bhatia knew something about finance.

GE's BPO biz sold for $500 mn

GE's BPO biz sold for $500 mn

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

There are opportunities in N-power, healthcare: GE

There are opportunities in N-power, healthcare: GE

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

GE India managed revenues of $2.6 billion (about Rs 130 billion) in 2007 and is hopeful of meeting its target of $8 billion (about Rs 400 billion) by 2010. Key projects in the transportation and nuclear power sector are expected to help it reach that target, says Vice-Chairman John G Rice.

CJI Lalit recuses from hearing Andhra's appeal against 3 capitals verdict

CJI Lalit recuses from hearing Andhra's appeal against 3 capitals verdict

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit Tuesday recused himself from hearing an appeal of the Andhra Pradesh government against the high court verdict that held the state legislature "lacked competence" to make any legislation for shifting, bifurcating or trifurcating the capital.

The triumph of Sunil Mittal

The triumph of Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Sunil Mittal's race up these rankings to No. 2 marks a triumph of core competence over diversification in India.

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gujarat diamantaire who barred his employees from canvasing for AAP joins BJP

Gujarat diamantaire who barred his employees from canvasing for AAP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP criticised the move, claiming the BJP was promoting curbs on the free will of citizens.

GE Healthcare has big plans for India

GE Healthcare has big plans for India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

GE Healthcare, a $15 billion segment of General Electric company, will continue to invest aggressively in India, where it's logging double digit growth, a top company official said on Friday.

The art of acquiring growth

The art of acquiring growth

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

More than 70% of all corporate acquisitions fail to create value. But when done correctly, acquisitions can be valuable disruptive tools.

Frugal innovation: What GE does in Bangalore

Frugal innovation: What GE does in Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

General Electric's technology centre in Bangalore helps the company grapple with technology and costs. Here's the lowdown on this low-cost but cutting-edge facility.

Power stocks to stay charged as heat wave sweeps India, say analysts

Power stocks to stay charged as heat wave sweeps India, say analysts

Rediff.com5 May 2023

As temperatures soar across the country, amid searing heat wave, analysts see power demand hitting fresh record highs this year. The time, therefore, may be opportune to add related stocks on dips as higher demand boosts earnings visibility, they said. On April 18, India's electricity demand touched a new high of 216 gigawatts.

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

Rediff.com5 May 2023

According to the police, a Special Task Force team retaliated when the gangster, recently released from prison on bail, opened fire at them after being cornered. His car had crashed into a pole.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

'Adani Group is a man-made disaster in the making'

'Adani Group is a man-made disaster in the making'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In 1937, a hydrogen-powered German airship flying into New Jersey caught fire and crashed, killing 35 passengers on board. It was sort of a man-made disaster as some 100 people were loaded on to a balloon filled with the most flammable material in the universe. The airship was named Hindenburg. Eight decades later, in 2017, a graduate of international business management from the University of Connecticut founded a "forensic financial research" firm to specialise in spotting wrongdoings and frauds, or what it calls man-made disasters, at companies around the globe and take market bets against them.

Infosys in 'Global Hall of Fame'

Infosys in 'Global Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Infosys Technologies has been inducted into the Global Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) Hall of Fame.

State Bank of India cards under RTI net

State Bank of India cards under RTI net

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Disposing of separate applications by SBI Cards customers Arun Kumar Verma and Dileep Ayachit, CIC has directed the SBI to take a decision on setting up a proper information redressal mechanism within 15 days.

Hillary Clinton to keynote Pan-IIT conference

Hillary Clinton to keynote Pan-IIT conference

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin will also keynote the Indian Institute of Technology 2007 Global Alumni Conference titled 'Transforming the World through Technology' in California next month.

Nokia brand valued at Euro 35 billion

Nokia brand valued at Euro 35 billion

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Valued at Euro 35 billion, Nokia is the world's fifth most valuable brand, after Coca Cola, Microsoft, IBM and General Electric. With annual turnover at 3.6 billion euro, India contributed nearly seven per cent to Nokia's total global revenues of 51 billion euro in 2007. Nokia has invested $ 210 million for setting up a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu and the Indian facility is 1 of the best among 9 Nokia factories. It has estimated 100mn new phone subscribers in India.

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Why Russia Captured Ukraine's Nuclear Reactors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'By taking over these reactors, it will ensure Ukraine's supply of electricity is cut off.'

Buffett to invest $3bn in GE shares

Buffett to invest $3bn in GE shares

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

General Electric on Wednesday unveiled plans to raise at least $15bn in capital through stock sales to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and the public.

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted famous Indian tea to the captains of 11 large American corporations.

GE to sell Genpact shares worth $100 mn

GE to sell Genpact shares worth $100 mn

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

GE is selling the shares to "an affiliate of a limited partner in one of Genapct's other shareholders," the companies said in statement. Genpact, one of India's largest business process outsourcing firms by revenue, started out in 1997 as the India-based BPO division of GE Capital.

Reliance Industries keen on GE's plastics business

Reliance Industries keen on GE's plastics business

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Investment banking sources said Reliance had made its desire clear to be a global petrochemicals major.

GE bets on India, China as US economy turns weak

GE bets on India, China as US economy turns weak

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The world's biggest industrial conglomerate General Electric is undeterred by a slowdown in the US economy as the group expects any weakness in the home market to be offset by fast growing sales in countries like India and China. Unfazed by the weakness triggered by the subprime credit crisis, Immelt said: "outside the US, particularly in China and India, economies appear strong. In the world as a whole, there is still a lot of liquidity."

Interested in working at GE Money?

Interested in working at GE Money?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

If you are interested in a career with GE Money, here is some information that will come in handy.

PE inflows plunge 42% to $23.3 bn in 2022

PE inflows plunge 42% to $23.3 bn in 2022

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Private equity investments into domestic companies fell sharply year-on-year by 42 per cent to $23.3 billion in 2022, which is the lowest since 2019, when it was $15.8 billion, according to an industry report. The numbers reflect the overall funding winter that the startup space in particular, and the overall foreign investments in general have been witnessing since the Ukraine war began last February. Private equity investment inflows into the country fell by a sharp 42 per cent in 2022 from last year to $23.3 billion -- the lowest annual inflows since 2019 when it was a low $15.8 billion, but still relatively elevated compared to historical levels, said Elaine Tan, a senior analyst at Refinitiv, the LSEG business arm that provides financial markets data and insights.

GE Money in talks with Bharti, Rel Retail

GE Money in talks with Bharti, Rel Retail

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

GE Money India said on Monday it is talking to big retailers including Bharti-Wal-Mart and Reliance for offering credit programmes such as the private label credit card it has provided to Tata Group.

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The government on Friday appointed Suman K Bery as the vice chairman of Niti Aayog, following the sudden resignation of Rajiv Kumar.

Protesting Punjab farmers spend night on road

Protesting Punjab farmers spend night on road

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Scores of Punjab farmers protesting against the government over various issues, including a bonus on wheat and beginning paddy sowing from June 10, spent the night on the road after they were stopped from marching towards Chandigarh.

Freebies: Nothing Called A Free Lunch

Freebies: Nothing Called A Free Lunch

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

To help the country emerge as a true welfare State, political parties must put the country's interests first before strategising to win elections and short-term goals, argues Ramesh Menon.

Dabhol restart to fetch GE $110 mn

Dabhol restart to fetch GE $110 mn

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

GE Money India gets new CEO

GE Money India gets new CEO

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Iqbal Singh has been appointed as the new CEO and President of GE Money India. The company is also planning to induct a strategic partner in a few months.

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The BJP and the AIADMK are unable to sort out ideological differences, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Infosys 9th on 'The Wired 40' list

Infosys 9th on 'The Wired 40' list

Rediff.com2 May 2005

NDTV in talks with NBC for stake sale

NDTV in talks with NBC for stake sale

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Indian television company NDTV is in advanced stages of negotiations with NBC Universal, a subsidiary of New York Stock Exchange-listed General Electric to sell between 25 and 30 per cent in its UK-based subsidiary NDTV Networks Plc.

GE engines to save Air India $150 mn

GE engines to save Air India $150 mn

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Air India will be saving $150 million over 15 years by mounting advanced General Electric engines GE90-115B on its 27 Boeing 777-300ERs aircraft.

GE brings good things to people

GE brings good things to people

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006