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India's economy will grow at over 5 per cent: FM

India's economy will grow at over 5 per cent: FM

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

He says he does not share IMF's pessimism.

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.

Rs may hit 70+ levels to the $

Rs may hit 70+ levels to the $

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

RBI is unlikely to stem the slide against the dollar as the greenback is rising rapidly against all currencies in the world.

All that glitters is not gold

All that glitters is not gold

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The current bear run has already been the second longest since 1975.

More trouble for SpiceJet: DGCA might issue showcause notice

More trouble for SpiceJet: DGCA might issue showcause notice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

DGCA sources pegged SpiceJet's total dues at Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion), which the airline owes lessors, vendors, income-tax department and airport operators.

India can attain 8-9 per cent growth, IMF confident

India can attain 8-9 per cent growth, IMF confident

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

India's near-term growth has improved: IMF

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

India Inc's cash flows back in positive zone

India Inc's cash flows back in positive zone

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Firms generated free cash flows in 2013-14, for the first time since the 2008 Lehman crisis

How best to nurse the weak banks back to health

How best to nurse the weak banks back to health

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The choice clearly is between prompt corrective action and slow but sure destruction, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

'Natural partners' India and US script new chapter in ties

'Natural partners' India and US script new chapter in ties

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Furthering Indo-US cooperation on terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama on Tuesday agreed to make "joint and concerted efforts" to dismantle safe havens for terror and criminal networks like Lashkar-e-Tayib, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Dawood-company, Al Qaeda and the Haqqani network.

Jan Dhan Yojana: Many questions remain

Jan Dhan Yojana: Many questions remain

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Against National Democratic Alliance's 75 million target, United Progressive Alliance added 61 million in 2013-14.

What 2019 holds for the banking sector

What 2019 holds for the banking sector

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The evolving RBI-government relationship, a reversal in the interest rate cycle and return to profitability will dominate bankers' conversation this year, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'We will always fight this battle with our hands tied behind our back'

'We will always fight this battle with our hands tied behind our back'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'It has taken bombings in Beirut, bombing of a Russian airliner and now terror attacks in Paris for people to realise that we are not going to achieve our objectives of destroying ISIS if we drive in second gear. We need to get into top gear.'

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Perfect storm gathering over Smriti Irani's ministry

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rising skills gap, falling exports, low productivity, rising debt and low foreign investment is jeopardising the target set for the textile and apparels sector

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.

To stop tax evasion, Sebi cracks the whip on offshore wealth managers

To stop tax evasion, Sebi cracks the whip on offshore wealth managers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

An estimated $344 billion has been illegally removed from the Indian economy between 2002 and 2011

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

'Apt policy corrections alone can revive India's growth'

'Apt policy corrections alone can revive India's growth'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The former RBI deputy governor talked about the prospects of an economic revival, reforms in IMF, etc.

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'For how long can investors fund loss-making companies?'

Will Flipkart be Walmart's Waterloo?

Will Flipkart be Walmart's Waterloo?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'"We want to get the learnings from Flipkart and take it to other parts of the world," Walmart CEO Doug McMillon was quoted as saying.' 'That is a very large tuition fee for an MBA in a country that outdoes Brazil and perhaps even China in busting multinationals' knees and sometimes their heads as they try to crack a market of mostly impoverished people run by a government that has never really given up the sadistic pleasures of administering the license raj,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Nifty ends above 8,700 at fresh 52-week closing high; RBI policy eyed

Nifty ends above 8,700 at fresh 52-week closing high; RBI policy eyed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Gains were led by index heavyweights with Reliance Industries contributing the most.

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

On the occasion of the National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) silver jubilee celebration, its MD and CEO Vikram Limaye, bottom, left, spoke to Somesh Jha to discuss the way forward and how the exchange plans to deal with the present set of issues.

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Trusts withdrew Rs 4,000 crore prematurely from Tata Sons in May

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Terms reveal that such premature redemption is allowable on dividend reset dates in case there is no agreement on the dividend rate

Why Australians are staying away from Olympics Village

Why Australians are staying away from Olympics Village

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Australian Olympic team refused to move in to Rio de Janeiro's village for athletes on Sunday, saying the accommodation was "not safe or ready" for next month's games."

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The IPL is by the biggest sports property in the country and having it will give any digital video player an edge.'

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

F1 Pit-lane tales: Ecclestone wants more races in America

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Speaking at last weekend's title deciding US Grand Prix in Austin, the 84-year-old Briton told reporters he hoped to add more American venues to a series that is already set for a record 21 races next year.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Paris and after: India in the world

Paris and after: India in the world

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The omission of historical responsibilities, implying the build-up in the atmosphere of 165 years of greenhouse gas emissions from industrialised countries, is a body blow to the notion of climate justice, sums up Darryl D'Monte, reporting exclusively for Rediff.com from COP21.

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For the first time the Ford Foundation is placed under a watch.

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

So what's keeping Modi's junior ministers busy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Empowered in the Modi government, junior ministers have enough on their plate.

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Dr Raghuram Rajan's departure holds lessons for all, be it sections of the media, politicians or the people themselves. We need to learn how to value and retain talent. At the same time the talented must realise that talent alone does not ensure the top job, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

How the 'mother of all tax reforms' actually evolved

How the 'mother of all tax reforms' actually evolved

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In its essence, GST is a national level system of value added taxation of goods and services, says Shankar Acharya.

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

If Rajan does go, it would not be the end of the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

A two-year extension at the helm of the RBI still looks a real possibility

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Low-cost male contraceptive finds no takers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It could also ease the burden on the 225 million women in developing countries, says Ari Altstedter.

Why is the government reacting in fits and starts to Paris agreement

Why is the government reacting in fits and starts to Paris agreement

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Niti Aayog has finalised the first draft of a new national energy policy.