News for 'Invest Karnataka'

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

CBI moves SC seeking review of bail to Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The top court had granted bail to Chidambaram in the case lodged by the CBI saying he is neither a 'flight risk' nor is there a possibility of 'his abscondence from the trial'.

'We expect high single digit returns from the market this year'

'We expect high single digit returns from the market this year'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'The economy needs to deliver the expected 7.5% growth for the markets to deliver better than single digit returns.' 'Any disappointment in growth can see the markets correcting downwards.'

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prof B Ravishankar from Mylapore, Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Why you need to take a closer look at the real state of jobs creation in India

Why you need to take a closer look at the real state of jobs creation in India

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Columnist A K Bhattacharya wonders why is it that the value of investment proposals in 2015 declined by 23 per cent, but the number of jobs to be created through such investments actually went up by 12 per cent.

Royal families of Thailand eyeing 'gold' in Kolar

Royal families of Thailand eyeing 'gold' in Kolar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The royal families of Dubai and Thailand have proposed to jointly invest Rs 20,000 crore for setting up a theme park in Karnataka.

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

With Modicare rollout, focus shifts to states

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

States are now gearing up to implement the scheme, integrating it with their own public health insurance plans and tying up the loose ends.

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.

Ready your taste buds for ITC's milkshakes

Ready your taste buds for ITC's milkshakes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

ITC will also launch paneer shortly and is also working on cheese and Tetra Pak milk

Caf Coffee Day owner goes missing, massive search on

Caf Coffee Day owner goes missing, massive search on

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

It has been also revealed that V G Siddhartha had written a letter to the Board of Directors and employees of Coffee Day Enterprises, saying he had 'failed as an entrepreneur'.

Industrial growth: India's 5 best and worst performing states

Industrial growth: India's 5 best and worst performing states

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Bihar, Odisha and Chattisgarh had grown the most industrially in FY14.

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

India and the US had on July 17 signed a preliminary agreement for cooperating on emergency crude oil reserves, including the possibility of India storing oil in the US emergency stockpile.

More airports = Big IT growth?

More airports = Big IT growth?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Bangalore, India's high-tech hub, will also get a new airport that could replace its old congested one, in 2008.

Delhi loss continues BJP's woes in assembly polls

Delhi loss continues BJP's woes in assembly polls

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Since 2018, the BJP has failed to win a majority in any of the state polls. It lost power in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in 2018 followed by Maharashtra and Jharkhand. The party managed to form government in Karnataka by winning over opposition MLAs and in Haryana by allying with a regional party.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

How the BJP is making inroads into two Telugu states

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the BJP is looking to fill the Opposition slot and not aspire to occupy pole position.

NITI Aayog CEO to head panel on ecommerce FDI norms

NITI Aayog CEO to head panel on ecommerce FDI norms

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Representatives from four states including Maharashtra and Karnataka will also be members of the panel.

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The agency's poor track record in convictions is the only light at the end of a rather long tunnel for the couple, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

'Congress-JD-S will manage at least for two years'

'Congress-JD-S will manage at least for two years'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'The question of survival depends on several factors because this country is divided vertically and horizontally.' 'There will always be demands and ups and downs.'

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

Volkswagen India plans by Sept

Volkswagen India plans by Sept

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Another point of contention is the invoice issued by the e-companies.

'Congress-JD-S will last for a few months'

'Congress-JD-S will last for a few months'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'Then all the usual troubles will break out.'

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

'Fortis has not been doing well in the last 12-18 months'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO of Fortis Healthcare said that they haven't been able to focus on the business due to an internal issue, especially with regard to the promoters

Rajeev Chandrasekhar sworn in as Ficci president

Rajeev Chandrasekhar sworn in as Ficci president

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

A successful entrepreneur from Karnataka, Rajeev founded Jupiter Capital, a venture development managment and investment company, in 2005 and launched the Kannada channel Suvarna in 2007.

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rahul said his party's soon-to-be released manifesto will reflect the people's voice and not just one man's view.

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

India COVID-19 tally tops 2.6 lakh with 9,987 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

CII asks Delhi, Rajasthan to reconsider decision on retail FDI

CII asks Delhi, Rajasthan to reconsider decision on retail FDI

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Industry body CII has asked the governments of Delhi and Rajasthan to reconsider their decisions to scrap the FDI policy for multi-brand retail as such investments would help create millions of jobs and benefit consumers.

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

ILO writes to Modi, voices concerns over labour law changes

Rediff.com26 May 2020

ILO acts upon a plea by 10 central trade unions objecting to the ordinances proposed to temporarily scrap labour laws in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, along with executive orders issued by at least 10 states to increase the daily working limit to 12 hours from eight hours, along with other labour law changes.

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

E-com recovers, grows 17% post-Covid-19

E-com recovers, grows 17% post-Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The consumer buying patterns and preferences have changed significantly with categories like health and pharma, FMCG and agriculture seeing a surge and exponential growth along with the rising number of first-time online shoppers.

How Uber plans to cover 200 cities by 2020-end

How Uber plans to cover 200 cities by 2020-end

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

The key driver of this expansion will be not car-hailing but bike-taxi service. The company is willing to partner local players that have a similar offer and would like to come on their platform.

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

'Every day you wake up to see who was arrested last night'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'If you talk about any kind of equality, you are under attack.'

Trade bandh is proving to be a great success: BJP

Trade bandh is proving to be a great success: BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Big players like Wal-Mart will kill the Indian retail sector," Prakash Javadekar, member of BJP in Rajya Sabha said.

Honda to roll out two new models; commits Rs 800 cr capex

Honda to roll out two new models; commits Rs 800 cr capex

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

HMSI is the biggest player in scooter market with a share of 60 per cent

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Political drama in Tamil Nadu rattles investors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Three way split of AIADMK has slowed decision-making, prompting industry to look outside the state, says T E Narasimhan.

BG Energy plans $420 mn gas grid

BG Energy plans $420 mn gas grid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

What PMO will do for affordable housing

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.