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Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Maharashtra: The most favoured investment destination

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

If money allocations, investment commitments are a sign of better things to come, the state can be optimistic.

Congress chief ministers are in trouble

Congress chief ministers are in trouble

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Even if they score administratively, state governments ruled by the party suffer from an inability to communicate positively, say observers.

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

'Forget trade or defence. Talk chemistry! Chemistry ab badhega!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'It's the first-ever US presidential visit which is specially planned for India.' 'The standalone visit itself has achieved something already. Don't underestimate it.' Sheela Bhatt gives us an exclusive glimpse of what the Modi government hopes to achieve from Trump's visit.

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

'The temptation of governments, to have a finger in the RBI pie will be just too great to resist, unless extensive amendments are carried out in the RBI Act treating it almost as the fourth branch of the government.'

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This analysis is based on the quarterly earnings for 724 companies.

Modi govt's loyal in-house Opposition

Modi govt's loyal in-house Opposition

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

On the first anniversary of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, Sangh Parivar affiliates say they are annoyed with the ruling dispensation but can't live without it either

Nitish Kumar: The 'Bihari DNA' triumphs

Nitish Kumar: The 'Bihari DNA' triumphs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Joining hands with his arch rival, Lalu Prasad Yadav, paid off for the Bihar chief minister

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

'The real farmer doesn't go out to agitate'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Most of the agitations are staged by the Opposition to disturb the peace of the state.'

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The states will be asked to tap the Centre's JAM trinity.

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Confused about the Budget proposals? Please read this

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Indian economy about to take-off

Are we serious about e-cars?

Are we serious about e-cars?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond targets, says Vandana Gombar.

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

For Make in India to succeed, stop wasting crores on useless manpower, Mr PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India must first improve working condition, then it can concentrate on Make in India concept.

India's job market is ailing, do we have a remedy?

India's job market is ailing, do we have a remedy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Whether India can create labour-intensive factory jobs instead that it needs to put millions to work in the next few years looks very unlikely.

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

Flexible inflation targeting: Here's what Rajan needs to do

Flexible inflation targeting: Here's what Rajan needs to do

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

CPI-based inflation on a (year-on-year) basis has come down from 8.59 per cent in April 2014 to 7.80 per cent in August 2014.

Govt hopes to make Swiss Challenge work for railways

Govt hopes to make Swiss Challenge work for railways

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Has the rail ministry taken care to draw up a transparent framework?

100 days of Modi Govt: No major decisions yet, but on right path

100 days of Modi Govt: No major decisions yet, but on right path

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Most top industrialists rate PM's first 100 days in office as 'good', primarily due to his intentions, not concrete policy measures.

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Is Modi govt's economic agenda ready?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Modi government has to come up with a robust economic agenda to impress the masses.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Mr Modi, sarcasm and humiliation are a waste of time

Mr Modi, sarcasm and humiliation are a waste of time

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party might have a majority in the Lok Sabha but sarcasm and public humiliation of rivals may not be the way to assert this. In fact, it is a waste of time

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

Must Read: The future of jobs in India

Must Read: The future of jobs in India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

'The rule for millennials is: You can have a career for life.' 'You have to constantly adapt to the needs of the industry to stay relevant.' 'The jobs will be the same, but the skill sets required will be different.' 'Technology will dominate the nature of jobs available in the future.'

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is the government's most important duty to ensure that when war breaks out, the armed forces are absolutely ready to face the adversary -- well equipped, well trained and in high spirits,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

When cronies plunder scarce resources

When cronies plunder scarce resources

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Crony capitalism will of course generate investment and ensure profit for private capital, but it won't give employment or income to the people. If you can make money by selling coal or speculating in land, why produce electricity, why invest in research and development, why even set up factories, asks Praful Bidwai.

Realty firms line up affordable projects in Gurgaon

Realty firms line up affordable projects in Gurgaon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Raheja has unveiled Krishna Housing Scheme in sector 14 at Sohna and the homes will be priced at Rs 15,00,000-23,00,000.

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Budget a 'big jumla' of Modi govt: Oppn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The opposition has attacked the Modi government over the National Democratic Alliance's last full-fledged budget before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Bata came up with new brands to beat industry competition.

BSE proposes new transaction tax structure in capital markets

BSE proposes new transaction tax structure in capital markets

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pitching for a slew of reforms in the Indian capital markets, leading bourse BSE has suggested the government bring in a new transaction taxation structure and besides seeking tax pass through status for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Falling jet fuel prices and a revival in domestic traffic growth offer the new CMD a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Is the worst over for banks?

Is the worst over for banks?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Many stalled projects are about to get going again, providing potential relief to banks, says T N Ninan.

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.

IIFCO ranked 1st among world's largest agri cooperatives

IIFCO ranked 1st among world's largest agri cooperatives

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

IFFCO beat competition from among the 523 cooperatives from 30 counties that were surveyed for the agriculture and food industries sector.

'Revive the Railways? Go back to the 1950s' model'

'Revive the Railways? Go back to the 1950s' model'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

'There is tension between the zones all the time.'

Airport privatisation: Another scam in the making?

Airport privatisation: Another scam in the making?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

The UPA Government is trying to push through the second wave of airport privatisation before the elections and the controversial elements of this process threaten to harm the sector.

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Russia asks World Athletics to postpone decision on possible expulsion.