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Priyanka Chopra among World's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

Priyanka Chopra among World's Top 100 Most Powerful Women

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Yet another achievement is added to PeeCee's growing list.

Agnipath has large job potential: India Inc

Agnipath has large job potential: India Inc

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Industry leaders, including Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka and Biocon Ltd chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday came out in support of the Agnipath scheme, saying it has large potential for employment of youth in the corporate sector. Mahindra also expressed dismay over the violence against the scheme while asserting that the farm equipment to aerospace conglomerate welcomes the opportunity to recruit trained, capable and young people under the programme. The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years to 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years.

Arundhati, Chanda among 4 Indians in Forbes' new list

Arundhati, Chanda among 4 Indians in Forbes' new list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

These women are building billion-dollar brands, calling the shots in the financial markets, and crisscrossing the globe to broker international agreements and provide aid, the magazine noted

Biocon Q1 net up 19% at Rs 93.50 crore

Biocon Q1 net up 19% at Rs 93.50 crore

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Profit up due to strong performance of biopharma segment.

IT industry is largest creator of jobs: Murthy

IT industry is largest creator of jobs: Murthy

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Narayan Murthy says the software industry has boosted the international image of India like no other sector.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

Mumbai still home to most of India's richest

Mumbai still home to most of India's richest

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Pharmaceuticals, along with software and services, also added the most new entrants on the rich list 2018.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Noted economist Dr Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Ahluwalia was married to former deputy chairperson of Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia and is survived by her husband and two sons.

How to be a successful entrepreneur

How to be a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Do you have the courage to look through failures and unexpected pitfalls?

Biocon to tap emerging markets to ensure growth

Biocon to tap emerging markets to ensure growth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Given the gestation period for regulatory clearances it is not possible to share any definite timelines.

Can pvt labs do COVID-19 tests for free?

Can pvt labs do COVID-19 tests for free?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'If the government doesn't subsidise, it would be a huge setback in the fight against COVID-19'

'Real growth and opportunity are going to come from GLP-1'

'Real growth and opportunity are going to come from GLP-1'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'It is not just the US and European opportunity, but it is a huge global opportunity.'

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Nilekani, Bajaj bag awards for philanthropy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As many as 11 people, including members from the influential Nilekani, Bajaj and Godrej families, were honoured for their outstanding contribution towards the good of the society at Forbes India Philanthropy Awards.

India's richest club sees nine new entrants; Ambani still No 1

India's richest club sees nine new entrants; Ambani still No 1

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Half of the nation's 100 richest saw gains rising a collective 14% to $517.5 billion, says Forbes. Forbes released 2020's top 100 richest Indians on Thursday, which included newcomers, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, co-founder of Info Edge (India), who owns popular job and property websites; siblings Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, co-founders of discount stock brokerage Zerodha Broking, and three specialty chemicals producers - Vinod Saraf, founder of Vinati Organics, Arun Bharat Ram, the patriarch of SRF, and brothers Chandrakant and Rajendra Gogri of Aarti Industries. Other newcomers included Delhi-based brothers Ramesh Kumar and Mukand Lal Dua of Relaxo Footwears, which owns affordable footwear brands; dairyman, R G Chandramogan of Hatsun Agro; Premchand Godha, who chairs IPCA Laboratories, manufacturing formulations, bulk drugs and drug intermediates; G Rajendran, founder of jewellery chain, GRT Jewellers.

Biocon drug gets nod for use in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Biocon drug gets nod for use in moderate to severe COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

DCGI has approved to market Itolizumab (ALZUMAb) injection 25mg and 5mL solution for emergency use in India for the treatment of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in moderate to severe ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) patients due to COVID-19, Biocon said in a release.

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Karnataka government on Wednesday put the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms on hold amid fierce criticism from business leaders and tech tycoons.

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In India, itolizumab, known by the brand name Alzumab, has been priced at Rs 8,000 per vial. Most patients require four vials for Covid-19 treatment, taking the cost of the therapy to Rs 32,000.

Nita Ambani most powerful businesswoman in Asia

Nita Ambani most powerful businesswoman in Asia

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The list acknowledges the 'inroads women are making in the business world'.

Mistry to head US-India CEO Forum; Anil Ambani included

Mistry to head US-India CEO Forum; Anil Ambani included

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Days before US President Barack Obama's high-powered visit here, the US-India CEO Forum has been reconstituted with Cyrus Mistry replacing Ratan Tata as its co-chairman

How Deepika will help India fight mental illness

How Deepika will help India fight mental illness

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Deepika Padukone recently inaugurated a lecture series to promote mental health awareness in India.

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Eminent economist Isher Judge Ahluwalia passes away

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Her research was focused on urban development, macro-economic reforms, industrial development, and social sector development issues in India.

EC reveals electoral bond donors, but not who gave which party

EC reveals electoral bond donors, but not who gave which party

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

From steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal to billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal's Airtel, Anil Agarwal's Vedanta, ITC, Mahindra and Mahindra, and a lesser-known Future Gaming and Hotel Services were among the prominent buyers of the now-scrapped electoral bonds for making political donations.

Biocon chief on why India's varsities aren't 'global'

Biocon chief on why India's varsities aren't 'global'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

In an interview with Business Standard, Mazumdar-Shaw spells out her plans for the institution over coming years.

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

How Infosys plans to earn $20 billion revenue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Design thinking refers to solving traditional tech problems using newer, different and innovative methods

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes list of 100 most powerful women

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes list of 100 most powerful women

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The women on the 17th annual Forbes Power List hail from 30 countries and were born across four generations.

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

India Inc on state polls: People want corruption free politics

India Inc on state polls: People want corruption free politics

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Results of four state elections are giving a strong message that government and political parties need to ensure good governance and provide corruption free rule, industry leaders said on Sunday.

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

On the telecom sector, he demanded auctioning of more spectrum.

4 Indians among world's 100 most powerful women: Forbes

4 Indians among world's 100 most powerful women: Forbes

Rediff.com26 May 2015

State Bank of India chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, ICICI bank head Chanda Kochhar, Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and HT Media chair Shobhana Bhartia are among the world's 100 most powerful women.

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

In his press conference on Wednesday, Trump targeted drug-makers and vowed to bring back production in the US.

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Income in US on I-T radar in FY23, non-disclosure to invite action

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Indians having undisclosed income in the United States (US) may face proceedings under Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, this financial year. Also, those named in global leaks may be searched, show-caused, and prosecuted, according to the FY23 internal action plan of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CBDT has rolled out an aggressive target and timeline to investigate tax evasion matters, especially those involving undisclosed foreign assets.

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

US, China and Japan have no quotas for women and have had the lowest increase in female directors.

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

These business leaders gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

India's billionaires are pledging a decent amount of their wealth for the welfare of society.

India's Covid testing data is a black hole

India's Covid testing data is a black hole

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'In the earlier waves, doubling of cases was happening at an interval of 4-6 days.' 'But in the case of omicron the doubling time we are seeing is in the range of 2-4 days.'

Covid: India's rich list swells; Ambani, Adani become wealthier

Covid: India's rich list swells; Ambani, Adani become wealthier

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Forty Indians entered the billionaires' club in the pandemic-stricken 2020 to take the number of those in the coveted list to 177 people, a report said on Tuesday. Mukesh Ambani continued to be the wealthiest Indian with a networth of $83 billion. The head of Reliance Industries witnessed a 24 per cent jump in fortunes and climbed up one spot to be the eighth richest globally, as per the Hurun Global Rich List. Gautam Adani from Gujarat, who has had a spectacular rise in fortunes in the last few years, saw his wealth almost doubling to $32 billion in 2020 and climbed 20 places to be the 48th richest person globally and the second wealthiest Indian.

Eight Indians in Fortune list of powerful Asia-Pacific women

Eight Indians in Fortune list of powerful Asia-Pacific women

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, ranked highest among Indian women, has been ranked second across the region

Social media laps up NaMo's maiden I-Day speech

Social media laps up NaMo's maiden I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Friday received overwhelming response from the netizens.

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Watch! Glimpses from DeepVeer's Bengaluru reception

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Bengaluru's celebs wish the newly-weds.