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Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

To make space for the extra row, Vistara has opted for the smartLav concept offered by Airbus

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Fresh investments by corporates up just 5.8% in FY17, lowest since 1992

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

High interest rates will make the economy sluggish: Jaitley

High interest rates will make the economy sluggish: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

'Where in the world you get 12.5 per cent return of interest?'

Azlan Shah, CT will serve as Olympic preparations: Sardar

Azlan Shah, CT will serve as Olympic preparations: Sardar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

With an eye on the Olympics, the India hockey team skipper Sardar Singh said that the upcoming tournaments like Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Champions Trophy will serve as important preparatory events in the run-up to the Rio Games. Sardar said while the immediate aim is to win a gold in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at Ipoh from April 6-16, the larger goal is to come up with a medal-winning show in the Champions Trophy, to be played in London from June 10-17.

It's growth vs fiscal deficit once again

It's growth vs fiscal deficit once again

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The government has spent a little less than one-third of the Budget estimate of capital expenditure, it can still spend about Rs 20,000 crore this year without disturbing its fiscal deficit target.

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'You can't take money from Shaktikanta Das (the RBI governor) and give it to Nirmala Sitharaman (the Union finance minister). She will blow it away on Modi.'

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'If the government spends Rs 10 lakh crore this year then you would be looking at a GDP growth of minus 5 per cent.' 'If you do not do this, you will be looking at GDP growth between minus nine and minus 10 per cent.'

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

If allowed to go unchecked, this addiction can wreck you financially as well as emotionally.

Modi should raise outsourcing issue with US: Bhagwati

Modi should raise outsourcing issue with US: Bhagwati

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Bhagwati reminded Modi that the US system was driven by lobby groups and India needed to voice its concern over the anti-outsourcing sentiment in the US

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'Helicopter drop' was first proposed as an alternative to quantitative easing.

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank saw economic growth slowdown in February, prompting it to cut rates ahead of the curve and wondered why markets were surprised with the decision to pause rate reduction. Noting that there is a need for an "informed and objective discussion" on the country's economy, Das said the RBI would do "whatever is necessary" to address growth slowdown, spikes in inflation as well to ensure good health of banks and non-bank lenders. The apex bank went for five consecutive rate cuts starting in February this year, making it a cumulative reduction of 1.35 per cent.

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The figure is based on the base price of spectrum for the upcoming auction fixed by the TRAI and on the assumption that there will be no bidding war.

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the lockdown extended till May 3 to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the little money daily wagers had is mostly gone and so is hope.

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.

'My first salary made me financially independent'

'My first salary made me financially independent'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff readers share their interesting stories about the first salary and what it taught them.

How legalising betting in India could prevent fixing in cricket

How legalising betting in India could prevent fixing in cricket

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

'Where betting is legalised it is heavily regulated and they work in close conjunction with us, so it does assist us' 'Sometimes these corruptors are like paedophiles and what I mean by that analogy is that they are prepared to spend a long time particularly grooming young players'

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of demonetisation and high GST rate'

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Why did your generals try to grab a few square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh?' 'And what happened to the hard work that you and Prime Minister Modi put into the Wuhan and Mamallapuram meets?' Claude Arpi writes a letter to Xi Jinping, China's self-styled supreme leader, who turns 68 today, June 15.

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Begging: A Rs 1.8 billion industry

Begging: A Rs 1.8 billion industry

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

After a two year long survey, which has been published under the title Beggars in Hyderabad, Hyderabad based sociologist Mohammed Rafiuddin that there were 73,00,000 beggars across India who earn as much as Rs 1.8 billion. The study put the number of beggars in Hyderabad at 11,000 with a total earning of Rs 150 million.

How to travel across India on just Rs 300 a day

How to travel across India on just Rs 300 a day

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

This post is for those who think they can't travel with less money and for those who have money but want to travel on a shoestring budget for the sake of constraint and the adventure it brings with it.

What every investor must know about the bull run

What every investor must know about the bull run

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'When fund managers talk of being bullish for the long term, they assume strong economic growth.' 'That is what they have assumed every year, naively believing the pronouncements and promises of ministers.' 'Unfortunately, they have been wrong year after year,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.

Heard Shape of You? Then you're responsible for this!

Heard Shape of You? Then you're responsible for this!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

You were one of the millions who made Ed Sheeran the most streamed artist of 2017.

Is India better placed to weather monetary storm than China?

Is India better placed to weather monetary storm than China?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

India has more service companies, such as IT and healthcaresectors, which always trade at a premium to the overall market.

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?

Start-ups get quirky to win over young India

Start-ups get quirky to win over young India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

They are not only coming up with whacky names to grab attention but are also stretching the definition of e-commerce.

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.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Myntra to have $100-mn in-house brands

Myntra to have $100-mn in-house brands

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Myntra expects to reach $100-million annual revenue.

If you invest, keep a five-year horizon: Vetri Subramaniam

If you invest, keep a five-year horizon: Vetri Subramaniam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

'Focus on companies with healthy balance sheets and return ratios.'

TCS likely to report decent revenue growth despite Chennai flood drag

TCS likely to report decent revenue growth despite Chennai flood drag

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Good growth in BFSI segment, favourable currency to aid the company in Dec quarter

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

How Gavaskar and Dravid made Agarwal's India 'A' outing memorable

How Gavaskar and Dravid made Agarwal's India 'A' outing memorable

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Tips from the likes of India batting legends Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid during the just-concluded 'A' teams' tri-series, says Mayank Agarwal, will go a long way in shaping his fledgling career.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

Foreign investors jittery over taxes in India, Modi must act fast

Foreign investors jittery over taxes in India, Modi must act fast

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

It is welcome that the government tried to make its intentions clear last week - especially as risk concerns return to global markets.

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Investing in money-making Internet schemes? Beware!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Before participating in such a scheme, do a detailed background check of the company's credentials, especially if the promised returns are unrealistic.