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RBI mulls letting firms raise rupee debt offshore

RBI mulls letting firms raise rupee debt offshore

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Offshore rupee debt was likely to attract good demand

Tata Realty, L&T put mall projects on the block

Tata Realty, L&T put mall projects on the block

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

While one of them is on the verge of opening, three others are expected to come up in the next three years.

'Surprise rate cut by RBI is just a start but we need more'

'Surprise rate cut by RBI is just a start but we need more'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley last month pointed to the high cost of capital for India's businesses as a key factor behind a manufacturing slowdown.

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Tax cuts will have only marginal effects in the short run and significant positive effects in the medium term,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Services will steer India's future economy

Services will steer India's future economy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Whether one likes it or not, services constitute the value-addition sector that the country has to build on, using its comparative advantage in infotech and related skills, suggests T N Ninan.

Cabinet clears 49% FDI in insurance

Cabinet clears 49% FDI in insurance

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The move would help insurance firms to get much needed capital from overseas partners.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Big infra push? India must facelift the PPP model

Big infra push? India must facelift the PPP model

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The assumption clearly was that project execution timelines would be adhered to and revenues would flow in as scheduled.

Banks may be allowed to up stake in troubled projects: RBI gov

Banks may be allowed to up stake in troubled projects: RBI gov

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

RBI governor Raghuram Rajan said, banks may be soon allowed to increase stake above the current cap of 10 per cent in companies undergoing debt restructuring.

India to provide 24x7 power by 2019: Goyal

India to provide 24x7 power by 2019: Goyal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Piyush Goyal emphasised that India is committed to pursue a green path to growth.

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

'Budget 2018 certainly obliged the masses'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Congestion on Mumbai roads has become chronic.

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Indian Railways opens up Rs 90,000 cr FDI opportunity

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The Rs 63,000-cr Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor and Rs 14,000-cr CSTM-Panvel suburban corridor are two of the largest projects.

India Inc unprepared for GST roll-out

India Inc unprepared for GST roll-out

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A GST roll-out by April 1 looks difficult, giving the companies some succour.

Sensex, Nifty crack 1% as global markets slip into red

Sensex, Nifty crack 1% as global markets slip into red

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Banks stocks continued to trade weak along with FMCG major ITC.

After mall joint venture, Xander bets big on India

After mall joint venture, Xander bets big on India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

To invest $1 bn in realty sector, mulls new funds; has done exits worth Rs 8,000 crore, says founder

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pranay Bhatia offers insights on some key issues from Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget.

Do you know what impact investing is?

Do you know what impact investing is?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'India is the largest stomping ground in the world for impact investing as we have an extraordinary combination of entrepreneurial drive with huge, absolute demand for all kinds of social services,' IDFC First Bank's chief Rajiv Lall tells Anjuli Bhargava.

GO GREEN! Govt earmarks Rs 75 crore for electric vehicles

GO GREEN! Govt earmarks Rs 75 crore for electric vehicles

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

Is the era of commodity mega-projects over? Hmm...looks like

Is the era of commodity mega-projects over? Hmm...looks like

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Projects in other developed countries, such as Canada, and even in developing nations like Mozambique and Indonesia are also in limbo

Partnership with Jio a virtual merger: Anil Ambani

Partnership with Jio a virtual merger: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Ambani said, in the telecom space, the focus will be on debt reduction, and the virtual merger did away with the need for major capex and will help towards this

Wipro Q3 net up 8% at Rs 2,193 cr, names new CFO

Wipro Q3 net up 8% at Rs 2,193 cr, names new CFO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

IT major Wipro on Friday reported a 9 per cent rise in Q3 net profit at Rs 2,192.8 crore in Q3.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

Budget 2017 pushes Nifty above 8,700 for 1st time since October 25

Budget 2017 pushes Nifty above 8,700 for 1st time since October 25

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Sensex closed the day at 28,141, up 486 points, while Nifty50 settled at 8,716, up 155 points.

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

It's time the govt pays immediate attention to infra sector

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Infra sector is neglected by the Modi govt.

Budget: Time to improve on the good work done

Budget: Time to improve on the good work done

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Budget has unveiled measures that should now pave the way for India to progress from Make in India to 'Innovate in India'.

Tax fillip to fund-raising avenues likely in Budget

Tax fillip to fund-raising avenues likely in Budget

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Exemption from minimum alternate tax for REITs & infrastructure investment trusts; Depository receipts on all securities eligible for tax benefit

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.25-0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.25-0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Welcoming the latest round of stimulus announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, experts said the measures will support the economic recovery boosting demand, job creation and by providing funds to the MSME and stressed sectors. The fiscal impact of the stimulus is likely to be around 0.25-0.6 per cent of GDP in the current fiscal, they said.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

Don't chug off to rail-related stocks: Analysts

Don't chug off to rail-related stocks: Analysts

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Experts caution that the rally in these stocks may fizzle out soon, as the overall market sentiment still remains weak.

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

Mumbai Metro: R-Infra, govt set for a showdown

Mumbai Metro: R-Infra, govt set for a showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Metro projects usually require additional funding by promoters, which RInfra refuses to in this case.

FM announces Rs 1.48 lakh crore for Railways

FM announces Rs 1.48 lakh crore for Railways

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

There's a 13 per cent increase over last year, in an effort to put its flagging revenues back on track.

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

US keen to participate in all 100 Smart City projects

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

On Monday, the US delegation met Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Indian govt is trying hard to get global investors to invest in the country.

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Why India is a prime destination for PE investors

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The first quarter of 2018 saw infrastructure and real estate drive investment worth close to $8 billion across 180 deals