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'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

'Modi, Shah have to start eating fish to win Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'At this moment, the Trinamool has an edge.'

Want to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain': PM at NRIs' meet

Want to turn 'brain drain' into 'brain gain': PM at NRIs' meet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

"For my government, engagement with the India community abroad has been a key priority," he said.

Lakshmi Mittal hangs up on Odisha

Lakshmi Mittal hangs up on Odisha

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

But he is actively pursuing greenfield steel plants in Karnataka and Jharkhand; ultimately, only one of these might come up.

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Order inflows: Where did this Rs 2.67 trillion go?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Over 93% of the orders in the year came from the central and state governments, PSUs, and NHAI.

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In India, it is fighting a pitched battle against Ola.

It's a down-cycle, sector will bounce back: Sachin Bansal

It's a down-cycle, sector will bounce back: Sachin Bansal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Flipkart faces intense competition from larger global rival Amazon and local rival Snapdeal.

Britain looks beyond Bangalore for biz 'gold'

Britain looks beyond Bangalore for biz 'gold'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

The tier II cities' story continues to thrive.

Better Bengaluru airport years away

Better Bengaluru airport years away

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Phase-II yet to begin, will take three years to conclude.

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rs 8,600 cr worth highway projects stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Most of these road contracts are spread across Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, with the government struggling to restart them.

ArcelorMittal sure India plans will take off soon

ArcelorMittal sure India plans will take off soon

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Months after mounting a blistering attack on the Indian system of governance that prevented big ticket projects, global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Friday exuded confidence that its mega Rs 1.30 lakh crore (Rs 1.30 trillion) investment would take off soon as some states were very 'proactive'.

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Carrefour might apply if Tesco passes muster

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

French giant might apply for multi-brand retailing if UK rival gets nod.

Cops on lookout for 'absconding' Janardhan Reddy in a ponzi scheme case

Cops on lookout for 'absconding' Janardhan Reddy in a ponzi scheme case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Reddy, a minister during the previous BJP rule, had been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in 2011 over alleged multi-crore illegal mining scam and granted bail three years later.

Virat Kohli looks at business off field

Virat Kohli looks at business off field

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Industry sources peg Kohli's investment in the FC Goa franchise at under Rs 1 crore a year.

Centre, 5 state govts gun for ban on TikTok, Helo

Centre, 5 state govts gun for ban on TikTok, Helo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Gujarat are alarmed by the rising use of the app in smaller towns and hinterland, where it is increasingly being used for spreading hate messages and child pornography.

Bengaluru real estate, a hotspot for PE funds

Bengaluru real estate, a hotspot for PE funds

Rediff.com21 May 2015

PE funds have invested Rs 13,000 cr into the property market in Bengaluru.

'Rising oil prices a key threat to Indian equities'

'Rising oil prices a key threat to Indian equities'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Rising oil prices, sharp slowdown in mutual fund inflows and steep valuations remain the key risks for Indian investors going ahead.

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

FDI rules may stump even Indian chains

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Since allowing FDI in multi-brand retail has been left to the states, Indian companies may not benefit as foreign investors are wary of the politics.

Retail giant Tesco plans to enter India; partners Tata

Retail giant Tesco plans to enter India; partners Tata

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

UK-based retail major Tesco Plc on Tuesday filed the first application for setting up multi-brand retail outlets in India.

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Jio's adjusted gross revenue share went up by 7 percentage points in Q2FY18-19 over the previous quarter in the circles of the C category.

'At least 100 tonnes of gold can be mined a year in India'

'At least 100 tonnes of gold can be mined a year in India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

While the gold policy covers every aspect, from sourcing gold to trading and investing in it, experts assert that the policy is incomplete if mining of gold in India isn't promoted.

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Tesco to open 6-8 multi-brand stores in India this year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The company is not holding plans for clarity on policy.

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

How India botched up its war against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

India is in the midst of its biggest crisis since Independence. It is a national emergency and begs to be dealt with. Politics can wait. Lives need to be saved. We need to vaccinate India at a pace faster than any country in the world, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Why Telangana gave cheques to farmers instead of direct transfer

Why Telangana gave cheques to farmers instead of direct transfer

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Despite the growing clamour from the central government on India turning digital, and banks requesting direct bank account transfer, the state government decided to hand over cheques to the farmers, which can be immediately converted into cash.

Iraq war has not hit imports, exports: Jaswant

Iraq war has not hit imports, exports: Jaswant

Rediff.com2 May 2003

There had been no significant impact of the United States-led war against Iraq on India's foreign exchange earnings or on its exports and imports, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

Tata Metaliks scraps West Bengal project

Tata Metaliks scraps West Bengal project

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Five months after Tata Motors shifted its Nano plant to Gujarat, another Tata company has decided to move a project out of West Bengal. Tata Metaliks has scrapped its 500,000-tonne billet project, proposed to be built with an investment of Rs 700-800 crore

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Govt hopes to sell Air India, lease Ashok hotel next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

'The target for next year is unlikely to be more than that of this year. The more you divest in any cycle, the less your potential pipeline for the next,' said an official. 'The first two issues we want to tackle and complete in FY20 are Air India and Hotel Ashok.'

'What auto slowdown are you talking about?'

'What auto slowdown are you talking about?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The August phenomenon of decline in sales occurs every year.' 'What they have done cleverly is, using the economic slowdown as an excuse, they want a package from the government to compensate the expenditure they will incur while converting BS4 to BS6.' 'That's why they are making a hue and cry.'

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'Rolling out the vaccine is not a major challenge in India.'

Clash of the titans: A look at Ola vs Uber

Clash of the titans: A look at Ola vs Uber

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Uber started its business three years ago in India and is now operating in over 20 cities with thousands of cab drivers.

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Chennai reconstruction to push up cement demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Initial estimates suggest the state government will need to spend over Rs 8,000 crore in reconstruction.

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Rediff.com20 May 2014

In a recent interview, Narendra Modi, set to take charge as prime minister in a few days, had said his government wouldn't roll back any policy in the sector.

Cabs on apps to race to $1.7-bn mark this year

Cabs on apps to race to $1.7-bn mark this year

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

With Uber & Ola fighting it out, the taxi aggregator space is set for massive growth.

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh cr commitments

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Maharashtra could become the gateway for the rest of the country.

ONGC eyes 2,000 mw wind energy

ONGC eyes 2,000 mw wind energy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The PSU major plans to generate 1000-2000 mw from wind energy after the successful completion of these projects.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

'2019 election won't be a cakewalk for the BJP'

'2019 election won't be a cakewalk for the BJP'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'Despite the BJP's successes at the state-level, replicating their 282-seat majority in 2019 is going to be an uphill climb.'

Nokia, Wipro, H-P get nod for SEZ

Nokia, Wipro, H-P get nod for SEZ

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The government on Wednesday granted approval to Nokia, Wipro, Hewlett Packard, Reliance, Biocon, Ranbaxy Laboratories, Mahindra and Mahindra, Reliance energy and Adani Group's to set up Special Economic zones.

DLF to develop New Bangalore

DLF to develop New Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

The project will entail an investment of over Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 600 billion) and will be developed in a 50:50 joint venture with the Dubai-headquartered Limitless Holdings, a sister company of Nakheel and a part of the diversified Dubai World group