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Global PE funds bullish about 6 Indian airports up for sale

Global PE funds bullish about 6 Indian airports up for sale

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

With Indian infrastructure companies burdened with debt, global PE funds and developers sense an opportunity to buy the airports cheap

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

While giving approval to commercially develop land in Gurgaon, the Haryana government considered Robert Vadra's name and status as proof of his company's financial capacity.

How not to lose money in stocks

How not to lose money in stocks

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Overcome your greed. Rebalance your portfolio

India must stop being the West's digital colony

India must stop being the West's digital colony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

GM puts off small car plan

GM puts off small car plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Ball-tampering fall-out: Cricket Australia loses major sponsor

Ball-tampering fall-out: Cricket Australia loses major sponsor

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Though some sponsors of Australian cricketers have pulled individual sponsorship deals, the decision by Magellan suggests the financial impact of the episode will go to the core of a sport seen by many Australians as the embodiment of fairness.

Ram Gopal Varma ties up with Reliance

Ram Gopal Varma ties up with Reliance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

The filmmaker admits he might not get to be as whimsical as before.

Indian carriers may not get leeway on flying abroad

Indian carriers may not get leeway on flying abroad

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Indian airlines currently are required to have a minimum fleet of five aircraft and five years of operational experience for starting international services.

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The culture of these firms is alien to the Indian financial system. Distressed assets funds are known for their ruthless recovery ethics. Slicing and dicing a company and selling it on a piecemeal basis is their usual practice. This is something Indian banks are finding a little uncomfortable.

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Kerala isn't as dependent on agriculture like Bihar or Odisha or even other southern states.' 'Economic losses would not be too intense, unlike other states.' 'The floods could, at best, impact India Inc's earnings for a quarter or two.'

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

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

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Li is currently attending the WEF annual meeting in Davos in back drop of release of the annual GDP figures by China highlighting the continuation of the slowdown of the world's second largest economy.

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector.

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Srini checks in; COA diktat puts BCCI in a fix ahead of SGM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanaswami Srinivasan will be back in focus as some of the Board's state units plan to prop up his name at its Special General Meeting on Sunday despite COA seeking Supreme Court directives on this issue.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

Cong releases poll manifesto for Himachal; woos farmers, students

Cong releases poll manifesto for Himachal; woos farmers, students

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Restoration of the pre-2004 pension scheme, regularisation of contract employees after two years, enhanced daily wages, social security pension and appointment of anti-corruption grievances commissioner were the other promises made in the manifesto.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Government suspends IOA for appointing Kalmadi, Chautala

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Cracking the whip on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Ministry on Friday suspended the Olympic body till the time it reverses the decision to appoint the scam tainted duo of Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala its Life Presidents.

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

'Mid-caps look attractive over large-caps'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Equities are likely to be range-bound with a downward bias for the remaining part of the year.'

'TDP fell into YSR Congress' political trap'

'TDP fell into YSR Congress' political trap'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'The TDP walking out of the NDA is a victory for the YSRCP.' 'The YSRCP wanted it to happen so that it would help them in coming elections.'

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The faster you accept it, the faster you start running and the sooner you will reach your destination -- your next role.'

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Nasheed snubs China, asks India to play role of 'liberators'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

China's stand is that relevant parties should find a solution internally.

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The ruling by US Judge Steven Rhodes, who cited the city's dismal finances and $18 billion owed to a multitude of creditors in support of his decision, marks a watershed in the history of Detroit.

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

In the broader market, the BSE Midcap was down 0.2%, while BSE Smallcap fell 0.1%.

Govt considers 'bad bank' proposal despite doubts

Govt considers 'bad bank' proposal despite doubts

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

FinMin officials say an announcement could be made in the Budget.

Tata-SIA airline JV get NOC from aviation min

Tata-SIA airline JV get NOC from aviation min

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Singapore Airline along with its Indian JV partner have got clearance from the aviation ministry.

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The party's steady flow of money from industrialists has all but dried up, leaving a cash crunch so serious that it's been forced to crowd-fund for a candidate.

Shareholders' nod needed for related party transactions

Shareholders' nod needed for related party transactions

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Providing more clarity, the government has said that certain class of related party transactions whose value is more than Rs 100 crore would require shareholders' prior approval by way of a special resolution.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

No funds for flood victims, but J&K MLAs get SUVs

No funds for flood victims, but J&K MLAs get SUVs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Legislators in Jammu and Kashmir will soon be travelling in brand new sports vehicles following the PDP-BJP government ordered 100 new Mahindra Scorpio S10 BS4s for them at a whopping cost of over Rs 11 crore.

BSE plans to sell up to 30% stake in IPO

BSE plans to sell up to 30% stake in IPO

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Multi-Commodity Exchange of India is the only listed bourse in the country

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The desecration of Vidyasagar's statue during Amit Anilchandra Shah's rally, which the TMC projected to be a 'Bhojpuri' and 'Dhokla' invasion on West Bengal's culture, may help her gain some favour with middle-class and erudite Bengalis in the last phase of the polls.

Budget 2018: A tough balancing act for Jaitley

Budget 2018: A tough balancing act for Jaitley

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The Budget may see new rural schemes and stepping up of funding towards existing programmes like MNREGA, rural housing, irrigation projects and crop insurance.

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Football Focus: Barca president confident Messi will sign new deal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Messi, whose deal expires in 2021, had called his side "weak" and "inconsistent" after they lost the league title to Real Madrid.

GST reflects spirit of one nation, one determination: PM @ Niti Aayog meet

GST reflects spirit of "one nation, one determination": PM @ Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

PM Modi on Sunday called upon states to "speed up capital expenditure and infrastructure creation" to spur economic growth.

Why Budget 2018 won't be populist

Why Budget 2018 won't be populist

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The extra borrowing implies Jaitley will have extra spending space in the Union Budget for FY19, the last full one before the 2019 general election