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Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

Foreign chains get leeway on back-end investments

Foreign chains get leeway on back-end investments

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Retailers can buy existing facilities if they spend $50 mn to create additional infra.

RECAP: The big stories of the week

RECAP: The big stories of the week

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.

Rejig of FDI policy in offing

Rejig of FDI policy in offing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The government would try to minimise layers in FDI ceilings.

TCS to open BPO centre in Ahmedabad

TCS to open BPO centre in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

India's largest information technology (IT) services provider, TCS, is setting up a greenfield business process outsourcing (BPO) centre in Ahmedabad that can house 2,000 people.

India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' to win 1st unofficial Test

India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' to win 1st unofficial Test

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

South Africa 'A' fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, on a comeback trail after injury, bowled Gill, who made a classy 90 in the first innings to leave India 'A' at 10 for one.

Are signs of green shoots in economy really visible?

Are signs of green shoots in economy really visible?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

While seven companies bagged orders worth Rs 42,000 crore, industry experts said most of this new order activity was a spillover, and fresh project finalisation remains weak.

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Swamy's plea to stay AirAsia operations: HC notice to Centre

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Manmohan issued notice to Civil Aviation Ministry, DGCA and others and sought their response by October 30.

Reliance Infra buys Pipavav Defence in all-cash deal

Reliance Infra buys Pipavav Defence in all-cash deal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Anil Ambani will take over as the chairman of Pipavav Defence

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The company will raise $1.8 billion for the under construction and contracted portfolio of 12 GW, which includes the country's first manufacturing-linked solar power plant of 8 GW.

India continues to score self-goals

India continues to score self-goals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The pandemic has brutally highlighted the inadequacy of India's administrative systems. And, the government has demonstrated its culpable inability to speed up vaccination in a timely manner, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Odisha plans five new airports

Odisha plans five new airports

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

The state presently has 17 airstrips and 16 helipads.

Why entrepreneurs will struggle to make it big in India

Why entrepreneurs will struggle to make it big in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

India's inability to set up new projects means older, inefficient companies reap windfall profits while new businesses will struggle.

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Of the 100 cities 20 were to get funding in 2015-16.

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

Adani urged to fast-track Queensland coal mine project

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The massive coal mine in Queensland state has been a controversial topic, with the project expected to produce 2.3 billion tonnes of low-quality coal.

Continuing with its focus on R&D, Tata Steel plans to develop 40 high-end products

Continuing with its focus on R&D, Tata Steel plans to develop 40 high-end products

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

New products being designed mainly for auto, oil & gas sectors; firm is raising Kalinganagar plant capacity from three mtpa to eight mtpa

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Climate Strike: Students around the world march for action

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Climate change is real, and we need, need, need to do something about it. That's why, on March 15, tens of thousands of students worldwide have decide to skip class to demand that elected officials act on this awful crisis. The move is inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden, who since last August has been striking outside the Swedish parliament building. She has been boycotting classes every Friday, demanding that her government step up the fight against climate change. Her message is simple: "Strike for climate". Take a look at the marches across the world.

Zurich Airport eyes Navi Mumbai, Goa

Zurich Airport eyes Navi Mumbai, Goa

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Even as German airport developer Fraport AG is shutting its operations in India, deciding to sell its small stake in the Delhi airport, its competitor in Europe, Zurich Airport, is bullish on Asia's third-largest economy. The company is eying investments in the greenfield international airport projects at Navi Mumbai and Goa.

Peugeot revises India launch target

Peugeot revises India launch target

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

PSA Peugeot Citroen, France's largest car maker, has again revised its India launch plans, as it battles financial losses.

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

PM inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 4,000 cr in Arunachal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Terming the state "pride" of the country, Modi said it is the gateway of the nation as it guards the frontier. It is the duty of the government to develop the state at any cost, he said.

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

What makes this loss-making steel co so attractive?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

India Ratings expects long products demand growth to be sharp, supported by a demand push from the government-led infrastructure investments in affordable housing, railways, rural electrification and road networks.

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Reliance Jio targets 75 million households with fibre-to-home roll-out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Globally China, Japan, Russia and South Korea and the US are the top FTTH markets.

'Ajit Singh wants airport near his village'

'Ajit Singh wants airport near his village'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Ajit Singh writes a letter to Akhilesh Yadav asking him to send experts to Muthura for the airport.

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.

Nalco to foray into energy sector

Nalco to foray into energy sector

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The company also has plans to set up a 1.4 million tonnes per annum alumina refinery in Andhra Pradesh.

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With passenger growth pegged at 14 to 15 per cent, airport infrastructure could be a make or break business for both new players and incumbents.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

'Pandemic could potentially set us back a few decades'

'Pandemic could potentially set us back a few decades'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

'The future looks quite bleak unless we ramp up testing and start vaccinating on a war footing.'

'Metal firms took environmental approvals lightly'

'Metal firms took environmental approvals lightly'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

In conversation with Shubhashish and Arijit Barman, Rakesh Arora, managing director and head of research, Macquarie Capital Securities (India) Pvt Ltd and among the most authoritative metal analysts in India, says companies should start taking environmental laws more seriously.

Airport project in Arunachal hangs in limbo

Airport project in Arunachal hangs in limbo

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Two sites for the location of the airport had earlier been rejected, one of them being Imchi near Gumto, which was cancelled on account of being a riverbed and not having an even ground.

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Centre ups infra projects offering to Rs 111-trillion

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The infrastructure spending target for 2020-25 was revised because of additional and amended data provided by central ministries, state governments since the release of the summary NIP Report in December 2019 when it was pegged at Rs 100 trillion.

How the fault lines between politics and business grew sharper in 2010

How the fault lines between politics and business grew sharper in 2010

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

From environmental clearance to regulatory approval, from land acquisition for greenfield projects to displacement of tribals, it's been a season of scams, deep mistrust and hostility among companies, bureaucrats, regulators and politicians.

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The BCCI senior selection committee on Saturday announced the India A squad for the five one-dayers against the Lions.

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The government on Saturday made its prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb 'opportunistic takeovers' of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic, a move which will restrict Foreign Direct Investment from China.

Navi Mumbai airport: A saga of controversies

Navi Mumbai airport: A saga of controversies

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

It took 13 years to get environmental clearance for the greenfield international airport at Navi Mumbai.

PSA Peugeot plans re-entry via south

PSA Peugeot plans re-entry via south

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

A senior delegation from PSA Peugeot Citroen, France's leading car producer, is expected to meet the Tamil Nadu government next week.

Renault-Nissan trains its global staff in Chennai

Renault-Nissan trains its global staff in Chennai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Renault Nissan Alliance has said that its Oragadam greenfield facility near Chennai - its first in the world - will be a template for its upcoming Morocco facility, with a few changes only in the back-end engineering. The company is training 30 senior employees drawn from various verticals at its Oragadam plant.

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Africa adds flavour to Indian tea firms' profit margins

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Production cost in Africa varies between $1 and $2 a kg while in Assam it is $1.9 and in West Bengal over $2

How govt can boost infra funding in India

How govt can boost infra funding in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

For development finance institution to succeed now, the government must stand like a rock behind it and be patient.

Tata Steel to pump Rs 8,000 cr in Jamshedpur

Tata Steel to pump Rs 8,000 cr in Jamshedpur

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Jamshedpur plant is expanding its capacity at a cost of Rs. 20,000 crore.