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Indian start-ups get ready to conquer the world

Indian start-ups get ready to conquer the world

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

'Some of these companies are India focused, some are overseas focused and some companies are focused on both.' Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

How must govt use RBI's Rs 1.76 lakh crore

How must govt use RBI's Rs 1.76 lakh crore

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'The Jalan Committee has now provided very clear guidelines on how the (RBI's) balance sheet should be looked at, what kind of disclosures should be made, what are the principles on which the Contingency Risk Buffer should be maintained, what should be the revaluation reserves, and the market risk to the Contingency Risk Buffer.'

UN pegs India's growth at 5.35% in 2014

UN pegs India's growth at 5.35% in 2014

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014 report said a mild recovery in investment as well as stronger export growth will help in the gradual GDP pick-up.

India's poverty rate lowest, says World Bank

India's poverty rate lowest, says World Bank

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

In South Asia, the poverty would fall to 13.5 per cent in 2015.

Investment banks order forensic audit of promoters, key management staff

Investment banks order forensic audit of promoters, key management staff

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The bank wanted to run a background check on some Indian promoters.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Mi 3 vs Mi 4 and selling 100 million Xiaomi phones

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Dubbed as the 'fastest' smartphone in the world, Xiaomi has left no stone unturned to launch Mi 4, the successor to Mi 3 next year. But how is the Mi 4 different from Mi 3? Can these two along with a bouquet of smartphones launched by the Chinese company help it cross the 100 million mark next year?

Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Have minimised COVID-19 spread, cut transmission: Govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

While asserting that the growth of coronavirus cases in the country has been more or less linear and not exponential, it also said testing has been ramped up consistently.

Gold loan firms worried, seek part-payments

Gold loan firms worried, seek part-payments

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Gold prices fell to a 5-year low of less than $1,100/ounce.

Optimism is high, but the business environment is challenging: Mark Goodburn

Optimism is high, but the business environment is challenging: Mark Goodburn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Organisations are focusing on how they are going to be much more nimble, much more innovative and that is the ticket to success, Mark Goodburn tells Sangeeta Tanwar

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Could this be the English guru for 250 million non-English speaking Indians?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Enguru app's 40-hour programme teaches general spoken English & employability-focused English.

BSE to implement new model for supervision of brokers

BSE to implement new model for supervision of brokers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Leading stock exchange BSE has initiated a process of putting in place a new risk-based model for supervision of market entities including brokers, taking forward a new model proposed by regulator Sebi in this regard.

Crisis in Ukraine drags Sensex below 21,000

Crisis in Ukraine drags Sensex below 21,000

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

TCS, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma,Tata Motors and HDFC among the top losers for the day

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

Sensex gains 128 points ahead of Fed meet; Ranbaxy up 6%

Sensex gains 128 points ahead of Fed meet; Ranbaxy up 6%

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Engineering major BHEL rebounded from its day's lows to end around 1% higher.

Saradha probe suggests Rs 2,500 cr-scam just tip of iceberg

Saradha probe suggests Rs 2,500 cr-scam just tip of iceberg

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

As a multi-agency probe continues in Saradha scam, findings of one official investigation suggests that the group floated at least 279 companies to channelise money collected from gullible investors as part of a vast 'ponzi' network.

For airlines, it's time for a ferocious fare war

For airlines, it's time for a ferocious fare war

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

This is the first time domestic players have announced steep cuts.

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

The rise and mighty fall of Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'What made him different was that he was not a banker at all by temperament.' 'He was a businessman, a typical lalaji at that.' 'He had to win at any cost.'

Cabs on apps to race to $1.7-bn mark this year

Cabs on apps to race to $1.7-bn mark this year

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

With Uber & Ola fighting it out, the taxi aggregator space is set for massive growth.

How fast is India growing?

How fast is India growing?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The estimates of national income and growth do not pass the 'smell test'.

Sensex ends lower; auto shares rally, Maruti up 3%

Sensex ends lower; auto shares rally, Maruti up 3%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended lower by 46 points at 27,842 and the 50-share Nifty slipped 17 points to trade at 8,378.

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The US government should not only look at salary, but also focus on skills while making immigration reforms

'Old friend is better than 2 new friends': India, Russia sign 16 key pacts in Goa

'Old friend is better than 2 new friends': India, Russia sign 16 key pacts in Goa

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Big ticket defence deals including purchase of missile systems, frigates and joint production of helicopters were sealed on Saturday.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

World's biggest rogue traders

World's biggest rogue traders

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A common factor that binds all these men is greed.

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Under Nikesh Arora's leadership, SoftBank has made several investments in India in a short span.

Divestment gets a boost with three big PSU stake sales

Divestment gets a boost with three big PSU stake sales

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Offloading shares in ONGC, CIL, NHPC may fetch govt more than the year's target.

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It could also ease the burden on the 225 million women in developing countries, says Ari Altstedter.

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

By piling more pressure on governments, central banks risk not accomplishing much and yet provoking a political backlash that could threaten their independence.

What is capital convertibility & how India should move towards it

What is capital convertibility & how India should move towards it

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The post-crisis debate on capital account management focuses on matching instruments with vulnerabilities.

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Think before you drive: How safe is your car?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Faced with stricter recall & testing norms, industry puts up a brave face, saying recalls improve consumer confidence

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The IPL is by the biggest sports property in the country and having it will give any digital video player an edge.'

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

PNB reports Rs 11,400 cr fraud involving jeweller Nirav Modi, suspends 10

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

While PNB did not name the other lenders, Union Bank of India, Allahabad Bank and Axis Bank are said to have offered credit based on letters of undertaking (LOUs) issued by PNB. Foreign bank branches too are under investigation.

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'We have integrated start-up space created in almost all the 14 district headquarters of the state.'
'They have incubation facilities providing entrepreneurs common facilities like shared software, legal support, fab labs, hardware, manufacturing facilities and services like chartered accounting facilities, etc, enabling the start-ups to concentrate on technology R&D and product development.'

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Vinod Kumar, Tata Communication CEO has amazing business strategies to enhance topline.

Undeterred by arrests, FIFA boss Blatter plots another great escape

Undeterred by arrests, FIFA boss Blatter plots another great escape

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Sepp Blatter comes across as an amiable character with eccentric ideas about football but he has shown in the past that he possesses a ruthless instinct for survival and extraordinary political nous.

The challenge in Kashmir

The challenge in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'Collateral damage during operations needs to be avoided.' 'Such an objective can be achieved more easily should stone throwers not gear up to en masse oppose security forces.' 'With the conditions being quite sensitive at this stage, the death of one of these boys could easily serve the terrorists in instigating violence,' notes Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).