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Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu EV policy seeks to attract Rs 50,000 cr, create 150,000 jobs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to start-ups in the segment. The overall aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred destination for EVs and component makers.

Bengaluru, Mumbai beat global cities in office rental returns

Bengaluru, Mumbai beat global cities in office rental returns

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Mumbai and Bengaluru also featured among the list of top five global cites in terms of future rental growth.

Not Lehman but a Northern Rock moment for India

Not Lehman but a Northern Rock moment for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Most of the NBFCs do not take public deposits but that does not mean they cannot create systemic risks. The banking system has at least Rs 57,000 crore exposure to IL&FS. Haven't the banks invested public money in IL&FS papers, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

FMPs crisis: Lessons for all to learn

FMPs crisis: Lessons for all to learn

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'Why are FMPs used as a vehicle for promoter funding against listed shares?' asks Debashis Basu.

Modi's landslide win may bring IPOs back to table

Modi's landslide win may bring IPOs back to table

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Several brokerages lifted their outlooks for the BSE Sensex and companies were queuing to ride the wave of political euphoria

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

"We refuse to grant any relief," the SC said.

Ginger Hotels among bidders for railways' amenity complexes

Ginger Hotels among bidders for railways' amenity complexes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

RLDA is a statutory authority established by the ministry of railways for generating non-fare revenue from railway land.

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Global companies are recognising India as a hotbed of talent

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

While the first wave of moving work to India was driven by cost considerations, increasingly companies are banking on local talent to add value to their business by jointly developing products and solutions.

Modi Must Fix His Problems With The States

Modi Must Fix His Problems With The States

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Given the many policy areas where the Centre and the states have not been seeing eye to eye in the last few years, it is time the Modi government convenes a meeting of the Inter-State Council, recommends A K Bhattacharya.

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

Why is Uday Kotak being singled out for his bank's success?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'I find the RBI edict to the Kotak Mahindra Bank to reduce Uday Kotak's shareholding very unreasonable,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Indian Railways is currently implementing a project that involves laying of a broad gauge line connecting Nangaldam to Talwara in Himachal Pradesh.

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India will need an annual investment of Rs 15 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years, says Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Revival in real estate is at least a year away

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

High interest rates and prices mean low affordability. Also, developers have huge inventories.

Airline JV to create jobs, boost airline sector: Tata-SIA

Airline JV to create jobs, boost airline sector: Tata-SIA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Making a strong case for approval of their proposed airline JV, Tatas and Singapore Airlines have said that the venture would create significant job opportunities in India and would boost the country's image as an international investment destination.

Crown of thorns await the next telecom minister

Crown of thorns await the next telecom minister

Rediff.com18 May 2014

A crown of thorns awaits the next telecom minister at Sanchar Bhawan as the new incumbent will have to address a host of tricky issues like industry infighting, tariffs and improving financial health of the Rs 2.3 lakh crore industry.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

'Achche Din' for jobs; Companies to hire more, pay more in 2015

'Achche Din' for jobs; Companies to hire more, pay more in 2015

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Campus placements are already in full-swing and hiring plans of many companies, whose expansion plans were stuck due to policy paralysis, are now getting green signals.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

How Kerala 'lost' the battle against Adani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Court documents show that the Kerala government, whose case was treated as the 'lead case' among all the petitions filed against Adani, made four allegations to convince the court to cancel the contract for the Thiruvanathapuram airport. The state's legal team couldn't substantiate most of these allegations with documentary proof and its self-defeating arguments in court failed to convince the judges to cancel the contract given to Adani. The battle for the Thiruvananthapuram airport between the Communist-led Kerala government, the Adani group and the Modi government over the past year hasn't had a dull moment since the proceedings began. Claims of a smoking gun turned out to be a damp squib, says Sai Manish.

RCom to exit telecom fully to focus on realty: Anil

RCom to exit telecom fully to focus on realty: Anil

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Pointing out to the 133-acre Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City on the outskirts of the financial capital, he said there is huge realty play opportunity that RCom's erstwhile corporate headquarters possesses, and pegged the potential value creation at the site at Rs 25,000 crore.

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The three promoters - Anil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Shiv Priya - had diverted Rs 1,500-1,600 crore through bogus methods like loans and advances between group firms at inflated rates.

Reliance's 'NIMBY' woes prove headache for India's digital push

Reliance's 'NIMBY' woes prove headache for India's digital push

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

RIL has faced protests from local authorities, activists and residents across India campaigning against masts and roadworks.

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

IT exporters were the top gainers amid a weak rupee along with select index heavyweights.

US Fed likely to hike rates: How should India cope?

US Fed likely to hike rates: How should India cope?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All evidence suggests that the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon.

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Reviving Air India: How Rohit Nandan is doing it

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The CMD's focus on raising employee morale and cutting costs is paying off. The airline's operating losses have shrunk and earnings are looking up

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

India's boycott of OBOR an unusual display of spine

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The decision to not attend the forum attended by 28 heads of state and 130 national delegations is a clear break from its usual policy of going along with the crowd.

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Homebuyers caught between banks and builders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian, Karan Choudhury and Shreya Jai report on the sorry condition of homebuyers who invested in Jaypee Infratech and the Amrapali group's Noida-based projects.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Twice shy Tata ticks all SIA boxes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), which recently received a no-objection certificate from the ministry of civil aviation to start a full-service airline (Tata-SIA Airlines), are in the process of securing an import licence for 20 Airbus A320 aircraft.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'

Telcos to be blamed for call drops? Not really, the issue is far deeper

Telcos to be blamed for call drops? Not really, the issue is far deeper

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

A bigger problem is that there is no clear definition of "call drops".

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Prabhu's freight corridors dream hinges on GST

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

FMCG, automobile industries say if GST regime kicks in, rail hubs can take Make in India to a new high.

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Take our money, not FDI: Rail unions to government

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The two major railway unions have proposed to the government an unprecedented alternative to privatisation or inviting foreign investment, to help raise funds and improve revenue.

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

CAG gears up to audit books of 5 private telcos, Delhi discoms

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Lt Governor says discoms must cooperate or face cancellation of licences. Ficci cries interference.

'There is no shortage of money for the Railways'

'There is no shortage of money for the Railways'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The focus is on tapping all resources, even foreign agencies.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back

Ahmedabad: Two steps forward, one step back

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Since many of Modi's urban policies were initiated in Ahmedabad, the city may act as a template to examine what can be expected in a country that is witnessing the biggest migration from rural to urban areas in the world