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World Bank bets on growth post notes ban

World Bank bets on growth post notes ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'We expect growth to increase in 2017, after this brief period associated with the change in notes.'

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'Jin Jiang had invested in Louvre Hotels.' 'Louvre, a couple of months ago, took a majority in Sarovar hotels.' 'So they are coming in now.' 'Look at the Chinese -- two quarters ago they took 25 percent in Hilton.' And then HNA also took majority in Carlson (Radisson).'

India's real estate woes are far from getting over

India's real estate woes are far from getting over

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The real estate sector presents a daunting picture with revival prospects appearing to be bleak.

In defence of farm loan waivers

In defence of farm loan waivers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Domestic banks well-positioned to cope with tapering: Moody's

Domestic banks well-positioned to cope with tapering: Moody's

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The US Fed on May 24 hinted at withdrawing its third round of quantitative easing, or bond buying programme, worth $85 billion each month, which began in the wake of the worst credit crisis in September 2008.

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Construction of new roads in India hit by potholes

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

As FIIs pull out of road projects, doubts have surfaced about the future of new highways and roads

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In his second national broadcast in a week on the pandemic raging across much of the world with the number of infections rising in India, Modi made a fervent appeal to the countrymen not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' of their homes in the next three weeks.

A year of Chandra, Tata Sons' lucky mascot

A year of Chandra, Tata Sons' lucky mascot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

A financial turnaround in Tata Steel and Tata Motors has come as a shot in the arm for Chandra.

NDA Rafale deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA one: CAG

NDA Rafale deal 2.86% cheaper than UPA one: CAG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The CAG observed there was no change in the price of 'flyaway aircraft package'.

The scramble to lure the Rs 1k-2k phone customer

The scramble to lure the Rs 1k-2k phone customer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

With slower than expected growth in smartphone penetration, operators and OEMs are joining hands to provide affordable mobile devices with attractive offers.

Gmail, Yahoo make phone number mandatory for new email ids

Gmail, Yahoo make phone number mandatory for new email ids

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

World's most popular free email providers Gmail and Yahoo have made telephone number mandatory for creation of new email addresses in a bid to check spam.

Reliance raises stake in Jio to 99%

Reliance raises stake in Jio to 99%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

According to documents accessed by Business Standard, RIL increased its direct stake in Jio to 98.9 per cent as on March this year by pumping more capital into the company.

Two Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Two Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Air India is running into losses

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.

Return of the Licence Raj!

Return of the Licence Raj!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Are we creeping back to controls on corporate decision making? Three moves over the past eight months reinforce this notion, says Kanika Datta.

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Another 8 pm prime ministerial speech. Will this one too lead to a scramble and chaos like his previous 8 pm telecasts?

'Farm laws will have to be repealed'

'Farm laws will have to be repealed'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'The issue is not whether the farm laws are beneficial for the farmers or not.' 'The farmers have taken a stand that they do not want these laws.' 'Why do you want to thrust these laws down their throat?'

Jet Airways to hire over 50 foreign pilots for its B-777 planes

Jet Airways to hire over 50 foreign pilots for its B-777 planes

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Six of these aircraft are currently on lease to Etihad Airways, set to start returning to Jetair's fleet in June

SBI says ATM ops in losses, supports idea charging customers

SBI says ATM ops in losses, supports idea charging customers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Stating that its ATM operations are making losses, nation's largest bank SBI has said it is all for charging customers for transactions.

IndiGo and the habit of consistently making money

IndiGo and the habit of consistently making money

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

IndiGo is arguably more a financial services company than airline.

Why second half of FY16 could be challenging for Infosys

Why second half of FY16 could be challenging for Infosys

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The US and Europe are key markets for the over $ 140 billion Indian outsourcing sector.

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

PM chairs 1st meet of new cabinet, several decisions taken

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi said the newly-sworn in government took four major decisions related to farmers' and traders welfare in the first meeting of the Union Cabinet.

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'If development, investment, employment, implementation, credibility and commitment are ensured, security will automatically improve and subversive and militant elements will lose ground and be neutralised by the people themselves,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

Raksha Mantriji, you should read this!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

An ill-informed public narrative centres on expensive weapons platforms instead of the little things that would improve capability.

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Through these new hires and centres, Infosys will also focus on enhancing its play in new technology areas like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, user experience, cloud and big data.

Falling rupee to hurt India Inc badly

Falling rupee to hurt India Inc badly

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Dollar debt and higher import cost might impact earnings by up to 30%.

Things will get worse before they become better

Things will get worse before they become better

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

We should brace ourselves for more bad news in the coming quarters -- on economic output and growth, strains on the fiscal deficit, export slowdown, small and micro enterprises in distress, and further accumulation of NPAs in the banking sector, says Rahul Khullar.

Ask MF Guru: 'Have I invested in too many MFs?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Have I invested in too many MFs?'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

These projects are targeted at financially well-off and upwardly mobile Indians.

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Cyrus Mistry's 2-year report card at the Tata Group

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Cyrus Mistry undertook quite a few significant initiatives at the Tata Group in the past two years.

Manohar Parrikar: Defence minister with a difference

Manohar Parrikar: Defence minister with a difference

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'He consulted widely, both formally and informally and acted quickly on pragmatic suggestions.' 'To his credit, Parrikar took the initiative to reduce excessive litigation against armed forces veterans and widow over small sums of pensionary and disability benefits,' points out says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

4 reasons why Rera will bring cheers to homebuyers in 2018

4 reasons why Rera will bring cheers to homebuyers in 2018

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

It is expected to bring transparency and reinstate consumer faith in the industry, says Brotin Banerjee.

A Swiss business model to push India's infra growth

A Swiss business model to push India's infra growth

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Sensex, Nifty under pressure on weak global cues.

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Siddaramaiah announces free LGP gas, universal health scheme in budget

RIL faces dealer block for reopening petrol pumps

RIL faces dealer block for reopening petrol pumps

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Dealers are not happy with the company's latest retailing policy and decided not to re-open their pumps.

May's Diwali gift: UK tightens visa rules for techies

May's Diwali gift: UK tightens visa rules for techies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

The UK contributed to nearly $20 billion or 18% of India's $108 billion software exports for 2016.

PSU banks need more time to improve credit profile: Moody's

PSU banks need more time to improve credit profile: Moody's

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The overall debt servicing metrics of Indian corporates are weak.