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Major global brands finally return to Tiruppur after a long dry spell

Major global brands finally return to Tiruppur after a long dry spell

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Following a gap of several months, global brands like Walmart have started lifting orders from Tiruppur's garment makers, leading to growth in knitwear exports in January after five months. Knitwear exports from Tiruppur increased 1.5 per cent in dollar terms and 11.6 per cent in rupee terms in January. According to the Tiruppur Exporters' Association (TEA), global majors have started placing more orders from the region.

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Tata Capital rebuts Mistry, says loan to Siva followed due process

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The company said, due internal processes as applicable for sanctions of loans of such nature and value were followed

Jet Airways Revival Hope Diminishes

Jet Airways Revival Hope Diminishes

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Jet's air operator certificate will lapse on May 19.

Sebi lines up reforms, to boost infrastructure projects

Sebi lines up reforms, to boost infrastructure projects

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The markets regulator made it easier for banks to acquire control in listed companies.

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global economy.'

Crisil, Icra lower India growth projections

Crisil, Icra lower India growth projections

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Rating agencies Crisil and Icra on Monday revised down their India growth projections for the current fiscal and the second quarter mainly due to the ripple effect of slowdown in global growth and mixed crop output. Crisil downgraded the India growth forecast by 30 bps to 7 per cent while Icra pegged the economic expansion at 6.5 per cent for the second quarter of FY2022-23. "We have revised down our forecast for real gross domestic product growth to 7 per cent for fiscal 2023 from 7.3 per cent, primarily because of the slowdown in global growth that has started to impact our exports and industrial activity.

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

No place for Mumbai top cop @MakeInMumbai?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Bombay or Mumbai? Was a senior minister miffed by a breach of protocol? Why did the police commissioner not find a place on the dais? Vignettes from 'Make in Mumbai.'

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In the context of market integrity, the IRAI and RBI should go over the minutes of the LIC and SBI board meetings when the decisions to invest in Adani equity or debt were taken, notes Jaimini Bhagwati, former World Bank treasury professional.

Highlights of Budget 2023-24

Highlights of Budget 2023-24

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Per capita income has more than doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh in around nine years. Indian economy has increased in size from being 10th to 5th largest in the world in the past nine years. Seven priorities of the Budget, 'Saptarishi', are inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial sector.

10 cities that are helping India prosper; Delhi tops

10 cities that are helping India prosper; Delhi tops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Smaller cities like Pune and Noida score better than 'Vibrant' Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Is India's Government Too Bloated?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Perhaps the finance ministry or NITI Aayog could take a detailed look at what governments actually deliver and at what cost; how their services can be improved and expanded where necessary; how much money can be saved through doing things differently; and how many things the government does which it can safely leave to the private sector, argues T N Ninan.

CEOs get finmin shield over frauds by bank officials

CEOs get finmin shield over frauds by bank officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

With a view to protect prudent commercial decision of bankers, the government has taken a slew of decisions, including doing away with personal responsibilities of MD and CEO of PSBs for compliance in dealing with large value frauds committed by bank officials.

Govt plans short-term foreign trade policy, may release before Sep

Govt plans short-term foreign trade policy, may release before Sep

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The government may roll out a new foreign trade policy (FTP) of a shorter term of two-three years in a bid to keep pace with the fast-evolving scenarios in international trade which have been triggered by recent disruptions, such as the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. An FTP is an elaborate policy guideline and strategy to promote the export of goods and services, with a duration of five years usually. The existing policy came into force on April 1, 2015, and was valid for five years, before multiple extensions.

Grim global situation casts shadow on Budget 2023

Grim global situation casts shadow on Budget 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Ahead of the Union Budget for 2023-24, Budget makers have welcomed the global consensus view that India will remain one of the bright spots in calendar year 2023. But there is some alarm over the grim global situation and how that might impact the Centre's projections and assessments for next financial year. The big global headwinds include a deep and sustained recession in the West, including India's biggest trading partners in North America and Europe, continuing volatility in commodity markets, and renewed Covid-19 fears, as lifting of strict curbs by China could potentially lead to a massive spread again.

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

'China is ahead of India because our political leadership was behind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'You have to be a total anti-national bozo to shut down the Nokia plant in Sriperumbudur, which was the first large manufacturing plant for mobile phones in India.' 'Why was the unit shut down? Because of somebody's ego.'

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

What Budget has in store for regional rural banks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

RRBs were formed under an Act to provide credit to small farmers, agricultural labourers and businesses in rural areas.

G-20 announces $5 trillion to deal with Covid crisis

G-20 announces $5 trillion to deal with Covid crisis

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The G-20 leaders under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia's King Salman held an extraordinary video conference in which they resolved to use all available policy tools to minimise the economic and social damage from the pandemic that has killed over 21,000 people and infected more than 470,000 globally.

What Cards Will BJP Play For Elections?

What Cards Will BJP Play For Elections?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Elections may be a few months away, but the government may get into election mode much earlier than that, predicts A K Bhattacharya.

Moody's warns of India's vulnerability to volatile food, energy prices

Moody's warns of India's vulnerability to volatile food, energy prices

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Moody's Investors Service has warned that India, along with the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam are highly vulnerable to volatile food and energy prices in the Asia-Pacific region as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to disrupt supplies and raise the cost of agricultural products, especially cereals and vegetable oils, as well as fertilizers and other agricultural inputs. This is so because these countries have a higher weighting of energy and food prices in their consumer price index (CPI) baskets, Moody's said in its report released on Tuesday. The weighting of energy and food in overall Indian CPI stands at over 55 per cent.

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Thomas Cook India's internal data had highlighted Lucknow region as a high potential source market for holiday business.

Gold price likely to cross Rs 55,000/10gm in 2022

Gold price likely to cross Rs 55,000/10gm in 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Gold, which lost its sheen to some extent in the second half of 2021, is likely to regain the glitter in the New Year and cross the Rs 55,000-per-10-grams level amid pandemic woes, inflation worries and stronger US dollar. After a stellar run up in 2020 when the yellow metal touched a record high of Rs 56,200 on the MCX in August, the prices are near Rs 48,000 per 10 grams now. This is roughly 14 per cent lower from the all-time highs and 4 per cent lesser compared to January 2021 levels.

Sensex, Nifty close at lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty close at lifetime highs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries and IndusInd Bank.

Centre treating human rights organisations like criminal enterprises: Amnesty

Centre treating human rights organisations like criminal enterprises: Amnesty

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

"As an organisation committed to the rule of law, our operations in India have always conformed with our national regulations. The principles of transparency and accountability are at the heart of our work.".

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.

Kick-start likely for finance SEZs in Budget

Kick-start likely for finance SEZs in Budget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Finance firms in these SEZs likely to get tax breaks.

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Nirav Modi has been dethroned!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

If there were an Olympics for bank frauds in India, Rishi Agarwal, founder and former chairman of ABG Shipyard Ltd, a nephew of the Ruia brothers of the Essar group, would bag the gold, pushing Nirav Modi to his right, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

e-Rupee: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The RBI refuses to classify a cryptocurrency as an asset since it doesn't have future cash flow and its value is always fluctuating because of speculation. There is also no consumer protection, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay, and hence the e-rupee trial run.

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap, clean & battery-powered

Rediff.com29 May 2022

India has a history of jugaad, and retrofitting vehicles is one such manifestation of the legendary Indian skill. Not so long ago autorickshaws and small Marutis used to strap on subsidised LPG cylinders and power themselves to a cheap ride. There were the odd explosions, lives were lost, but the jugaad continued. Then compressed natural gas (CNG) was introduced in Delhi following a court order. Initially, customised CNG kits were fitted to conventional (internal combustion engine or ICE) autos cheaply, enabling commuting at less than half of what you would cough up for diesel. The industry is better organised now with Suzuki and Hyundai designing CNG-fired vehicles, and Mahindra and TVS manufacturing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered three wheelers.

Worried About Losing Your Job?

Worried About Losing Your Job?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The first step to keeping your job safe, experts tell Rediff.com's Divya Nair, is understanding why layoffs happen.

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rs 1-lakh-crore infra projects for Mumbai in the pipeline

Rediff.com11 May 2016

These projects will be undertaken by BMC, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation.

Amazon spent Rs 8,546 cr in legal expenses to 'remain' in India

Amazon spent Rs 8,546 cr in legal expenses to 'remain' in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon, which is said to be investigating alleged bribes paid by its legal representatives in India, spent a staggering Rs 8,546 crore or $1.2 billion in legal expenses for maintaining a presence in the country during 2018-20, sources said. Sources aware of the firm's public account filings said entities of Amazon - including Amazon Retail, Amazon Seller Services, Amazon Transportation Services, Amazon Wholesale, and Amazon Internet Services - paid Rs 3,420 crore in India during 2018-19 and Rs 5,126 crore during 2019-20 towards legal fees. Amazon is locked in a legal tussle over the takeover of Future Group and is facing a probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Lok Sabha okays Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction

Lok Sabha okays Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the passage of the amendment will strengthen India's national security and its global position.

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

How govt plans to ensure PNB-style scams don't ever happen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Govt tells PSBs to integrate banking systems, rotate staff as a policy

Better placed than peers to fight inflation: FinMin

Better placed than peers to fight inflation: FinMin

Rediff.com13 May 2022

India's inflation trajectory in the coming months will be influenced more by the geo-political situation due to the war in Europe and its impact on supply chains and commodity prices. However, the country is better placed than most to "weather the storm" and achieve growth of close to 8 per cent in the current fiscal year, the finance ministry said in its latest monthly economic report on Thursday. "Through the channel of imports, elevated global crude and edible oil prices now have a significant impact on India's inflation outlook. "Government measures to keep the prices of these commodities in check, along with the recent hike in policy rates by the RBI, are expected to temper inflationary pressures in the economy," the monthly economic report for April, drafted by the finance ministry's economic division, said.

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

General Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing mechanism.

No major impact of pandemic on client deliverables: Infosys

No major impact of pandemic on client deliverables: Infosys

Rediff.com25 May 2021

IT major Infosys on Tuesday said it has seen no major impact on client deliverables due to the ongoing pandemic, and has been working proactively with clients to mitigate any potential impact. The Bengaluru-based company has also enabled vaccination for 14,150 employees and their family members through its centres, and is in the process of setting up additional facilities across its campuses in India. Besides, Infosys is providing financial support, exploring training and job opportunities for the next of kin and offering necessary assistance to support dependents of deceased staff members.

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

IPO frenzy continues; 2 public issues to open on Sep 1

IPO frenzy continues; 2 public issues to open on Sep 1

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The IPO rush will continue in September with two more companies Vijaya Diagnostic Centre and Ami Organics launching their initial share-sales on Wednesday to raise a total of Rs 2,465 crore. This comes after eight companies including Devyani International, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation and CarTrade Tech floated their initial share-sales last month to mobilise Rs 18,243 crore. So far in the current fiscal, a total of 20 companies have mopped up more than Rs 45,000 crore through IPOs. This is much higher than Rs 31,277 crore raised by 30 firms in the entire 2020-21.