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AIG lobbied for US-India nuclear deal

AIG lobbied for US-India nuclear deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Even as it gasped for breath, American insurance giant AIG was lobbying the United States Congress hard to get the Indo-US civil nuclear energy deal cleared, reports ProPublica.org.

Reliance Capital to list proposed bank in 3 years: Ambani

Reliance Capital to list proposed bank in 3 years: Ambani

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Exuding confidence in setting up a profitable banking venture, industrialist Anil Ambani on Tuesday said the proposed bank will help lower Reliance Capital's debt to one-fourth of current levels and would be listed as a separate entity in three years.

Reliance HR to recruit 5 lakh staff in 4 yrs

Reliance HR to recruit 5 lakh staff in 4 yrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Reliance HR Services (RHRS), a human resources company formed by the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), will recruit half a million people for the group in the next four years.

'Environment to bring people into the financial system is very strong in India'

'Environment to bring people into the financial system is very strong in India'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Venture capitalists Adam Wolfensohn and Ameya Bijoor tell Anjuli Bhargava about the kind of investments and companies they are looking to invest in.

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

For first time in 8 yrs, stake sale proceeds could exceed Budget Estimates. ONGC's acquisition of HPCL alone could get the exchequer more than Rs 30,000 crore.

TCS shares down over 2% post Q3 earnings

TCS shares down over 2% post Q3 earnings

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The results have not provided any positive surprise

In defence of small shareholders

In defence of small shareholders

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Sebi to fix promoters' side deals with PE investors

Bajaj Auto board approves company's split

Bajaj Auto board approves company's split

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The board of directors of Bajaj Auto, which met on Thursday, approved a proposal for the demerger of the company.

Modi goes shopping for nuclear power in France and Canada

Modi goes shopping for nuclear power in France and Canada

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Modi has made nuclear power a key element of his clean energy strategy

Filing income tax returns: Keep these documents handy, now

Filing income tax returns: Keep these documents handy, now

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Whether salaried or running your own business, it's about time to get your investment proofs in tax-saving instruments ready for filing your income tax returns later this year.

'Hold or exit from these stocks?'

'Hold or exit from these stocks?'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

ICE eyes ICICI's NCDEX stake

ICE eyes ICICI's NCDEX stake

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Intercontinental Exchange, which trades in energy derivatives, is in talks to buy ICICI Bank's holding in the National Commodities and Derivative Exchange.

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Decade on, Jaypee Infratech customers still waiting for a home

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Booked between 2007 and 2011, out of the total 32,700 residential units under various Jaypee Infratech (JIL) projects, at least 20,000 homes are yet to be delivered. Supreme Court documents show that, till last March, Jaypee had issued 7,997 offers of possession to homebuyers while executing only 6,530 sub-lease deeds. These deeds offer homebuyers possession rights but, unlike registration, does not guarantee absolute ownership.

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Kamala Harris promises jobs, affordable care act

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Hitting hard on the three and half years of the Trump administration during her first appearance after being picked as the vice presidential nominee of the Democratic party on Tuesday, Harris, 55, presented a long list of missteps taken by the current United States government.

Project delays worry Tata

Project delays worry Tata

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Ratan Tata, in his capacity as the chairman of the Investment Commission, has warned that major projects entailing a combined investment of nearly $60 billion are meeting delays and roadblocks for no apparent reason.

This BPO needs team leaders

This BPO needs team leaders

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

US Technology Resources is looking for Process Associates and Team Leaders.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.

Indo-US summit from Nov 16

Indo-US summit from Nov 16

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Cairn India's Rs 5,725 crore share buyback starts on Jan 23

Cairn India's Rs 5,725 crore share buyback starts on Jan 23

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The exploration company will buy back shares from January 23 and extinguish them.

Govt outgo on stimulus package is just Rs 2.02 lakh cr

Govt outgo on stimulus package is just Rs 2.02 lakh cr

Rediff.com17 May 2020

EY said out of the nearly Rs 21 lakh crore package, Rs 8.01 lakh crore is on account of liquidity enhancing measures taken by the RBI since February.

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Indian tycoon's sweetened Cairn bid is still sour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

All in all, Cairn India shareholders are getting a 9.1 per cent premium based on closing prices of July 22

Aam admi to be more in focus

Aam admi to be more in focus

Rediff.com30 May 2007

A sense of urgency can be detected in the Congress-led UPA government's attempt to shift its policy stance with a series of initiatives aimed at reinforcing its image as a government for the common man.

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

No need to fear CAA, NPR, says Uddhav after meeting Modi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Shiv Sena chief said an atmosphere is being created in the country that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is 'dangerous' for Muslims, but added that the exercise will not be carried out in Maharashtra.

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Do we know where 150 million Indians spend?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

'Being one of the 150 million upper middle class consumers, I can vouch that the average expenses on white goods or clothing are minimal. Indians are not consumerist by nature,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

At $51 billion India 9th largest FDI recipient in 2019

At $51 billion India 9th largest FDI recipient in 2019

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report on Monday that a lower but positive economic growth in India in the post-Covid-19 pandemic period and India's large market will continue to attract market-seeking investments to the country. The World Investment Report 2020 by UNCTAD said that India was the 9th largest recipient of FDI in 2019, with 51 billion dollars of inflows during the year, an increase from the 42 billion dollars of FDI received in 2018, when India ranked 12 among the top 20 host economies in the world.

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Will this Budget pull India out of economic slump?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The actual expenditure will only be marginally higher and hence, the multiplier effect will be muted.

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Sushma makes strong pitch for India's permanent seat at UNSC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Swaraj emphasised that the UN must accept it needs fundamental reform.

Modi confident, India all set for economic revolution

Modi confident, India all set for economic revolution

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The aspirations, energy, enterprise and skills of the youth will be the force for India's economic transformation

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

TCS' 3-pronged strategy to sustain growth

TCS' 3-pronged strategy to sustain growth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

N Ganapathy Subramaniam, chief operating officer (COO), discusses the strategy to concert digital opportunities to larger deals, focus on reskilling own people instead of acquiring a company to get access to skillsets and demand from newer verticals in an interview with Romita Majumdar

India, Myanmar to enhance security, trade ties

India, Myanmar to enhance security, trade ties

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The two sides signed three agreements to boost cooperation in power, banking and insurance sectors besides deciding to step up ties in areas of oil and gas, agriculture, renewable energy and health care.

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

PM Modi addresses first Mann Ki Baat in 2016

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said awareness about it should be spread across the country so that at least 50 per cent of the farmers join it within two years.

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

India closing in on Westinghouse deal to build six nuclear reactors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

This would make India the world's second-biggest nuclear energy market after China

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

India, IEA to fight oil price volatility

India, IEA to fight oil price volatility

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

India will join hands with Paris-based International Energy Agency to counter artificial price volatility in the international oil market and create buffers for supply disruptions.

Dollar revenue growth in IT sector to fall further

Dollar revenue growth in IT sector to fall further

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Repeat business from existing clients is not coming easily and companies are still in the process of building digital capabilities

10 things that can wreck the finances of a company

10 things that can wreck the finances of a company

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Companies world over have to confront unprecedented factors that can cause losses.

India will continue to import oil from Iran despite US sanctions

India will continue to import oil from Iran despite US sanctions

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

US sanctions against Iran kick in from November 4, which will block payment routes. Sources said India and Iran are discussing reverting to rupee trade after November 4.

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Why India has high hopes from Obama's next visit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

India is expected to strongly push for a bilateral totalisation agreement with the US during President Barack Obama's visit later this month.