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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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I have been advising investors since the last couple of months to at least take their capital out.' 'Most of the people have made 50-60 per cent in the market, if not more, they must at least take their capital out.'

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.

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'The stimulus message was tagged on to what was meant to be an exhortation to self-reliance, glossing over the near impossibility of merging the immediate requirement of relief for a huge population and a questionable strategy for the future trajectory of a large economy aspiring to superstardom,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

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.

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.

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

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.

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

As economic policy making moves from pragmatism to populism, the bulls begin to make way for cautious optimists.

'Buy 10 good stocks and you are set for a lifetime!'

'Buy 10 good stocks and you are set for a lifetime!'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

'Trust a fund manager, buy some small-cap funds and stay invested.'

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.

Sensex ends 170 points lower on weak Japanese cues, April PMI

Sensex ends 170 points lower on weak Japanese cues, April PMI

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Index heavyweights continue to be top losers with ICICI bank.

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.

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

AITA to meet ITF security team over Davis Cup venue

AITA to meet ITF security team over Davis Cup venue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

'We are not interested in forfeiting the tie. We look forward to working with the ITF to find a solution that guarantees the safety of all the players'

What states must ideally do to boost the broader economy

What states must ideally do to boost the broader economy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Indian states are preparing for a Rs 1.9 lakh crore (Rs 1.9 trillion) tax windfall this fiscal year.

FIIs struggling to understand if economy is picking up or slowing down: Neelkanth Mishra

FIIs struggling to understand if economy is picking up or slowing down: Neelkanth Mishra

Rediff.com5 May 2015

In the near term, the key driver will still be the government's fiscal spending.

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja lists the actors, who are yet to announce their next ventures.

5 key lessons about women and work in India

5 key lessons about women and work in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

With India poised to become the largest economy in the world by 2030, it cannot afford to leave half of its workforce behind.

My prime task was to make India investment-friendly: Jaitley

My prime task was to make India investment-friendly: Jaitley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Why do I want to bring corporate tax from 30 per cent to 25 per cent? I have to attract investment in this country -- not just international but domestic.

Now, services to attract 10% tax under revised DTAA

Now, services to attract 10% tax under revised DTAA

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The amended India-Mauritius tax treaty has inserted a new clause allowing source-based taxation at 10 per cent on fees paid for technical and consultancy services.

Just got your new credit card? Here's what to do!

Just got your new credit card? Here's what to do!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The more you know about using a new credit card, the more you reap!

What China's market crash means for India

What China's market crash means for India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

What China's market crash means for India

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

And why markets could give up 25 per cent of all these gains made since March 2020

'Our choices will shape the markets'

'Our choices will shape the markets'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'

DeMo, GST blues over, demand revives for capital goods cos

DeMo, GST blues over, demand revives for capital goods cos

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

L&T is the preferred pick, but given the opportunities in the power T&D space analysts are also positive on KEC, ABB and Kalpataru

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

For Nirmalaji's immediate attention!

For Nirmalaji's immediate attention!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'No one seems to have looked at the extent of money that is being borrowed by individuals, and the rising levels of household debt.' 'At their present rates of growth, personal loans in India could well become the largest category of bank credit in just two or three years,' cautions T N Ninan.

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

1st Test: Virat Kohli hints on playing XI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

If India's net session on Wednesday is taken into consideration, Wriddhiman Saha is starting as the wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant for the series opener beginning on Friday.