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EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

European countries are trying to woo back the Indian customers they had lost following seizure of drug consignments by Customs authorities of several European Union members.

20 best nations to live in

20 best nations to live in

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Latin America has the largest income inequality, although it is more equitable than sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia in life expectancy and schooling, states a UNDP report.

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

MNCs look towards India for a booster dose

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In recent months, several pharma multinational corporations (MNCs) are increasingly turning to Indian companies to expand market reach in the country's pharmaceuticals sector. Sanofi's partnerships with Dr Reddy's, Cipla, and Emcure, AstraZeneca and Mankind Pharma - teaming up for asthma medication distribution - are a few instances of this trend. This strategy allows MNCs to leverage established Indian networks and reach a wider audience. Indian companies also benefit from global brands and expertise, say analysts.

20 biggest rice producers in the world

20 biggest rice producers in the world

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the major rice producers in the world.

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has announced several incentives for exporters to explore new destinations under focus market and focus product scheme.

Shashi Tharoor is being missed in South Block

Shashi Tharoor is being missed in South Block

Rediff.com27 May 2010

A delegation of Latin American ambassadors, which visited Thiruvananthapuram when Tharoor was the MoS, were all praise for him for the attention he gave them, particularly to facilitate their visit to his own constituency. Now, with only one MoS in the ministry, the ambassadors from Africa, Latin America and the Gulf have no chance of meeting the MoS. By his exit, Tharoor has left a wide gulf in the ministry

L&T on aggressive expansion abroad

L&T on aggressive expansion abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Larsen & Toubro, India's largest engineering, construction and technology company, is aggressively expanding its footprint across various places abroad

Biggest coffee producers and drinkers in the world

Biggest coffee producers and drinkers in the world

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Green (unroasted) coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world.

Post acquisitions, Godrej redraws future plans

Post acquisitions, Godrej redraws future plans

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

It has set in motion an integration exercise that will see it transfer its category knowledge and expertise in hair colour and household insecticides to the acquired units.

Column: Will China rule the world?

Column: Will China rule the world?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

If China attains economic predominance, democracy may well lose its lustre as the global norm.

 Why European Union seizes Indian drugs

Why European Union seizes Indian drugs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

India's status as the pharmacy of the world is at stake.

Indians keen on advanced mobile services: KPMG

Indians keen on advanced mobile services: KPMG

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Indians are more willing to experiment with value-added services, including chatting, video gaming and watching live TV on mobile phones, as compared to their global counterparts, KPMG says.

With Spain through, it's do-or-die time

With Spain through, it's do-or-die time

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

After two weeks of increasingly exciting football in South Africa, some huge names are out: Italy and France. Some smaller ones -- most notably Slovakia -- have triumphed against the odds to win a second round place.

Tata Nano to be produced overseas soon

Tata Nano to be produced overseas soon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Tata Motors is 'at a very high stage' in finalising a production site for its small car Nano at an overseas location, which could be either in Latin America, South East Asia or Africa.

UNSC reforms 'inevitable', says India

UNSC reforms 'inevitable', says India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Pitching for "urgent" reforms of the United Nations Security Council, India on Friday said that the long pending expansion of the top organ of the world body is "inevitable".

Engineering exports jump 187% to $8.2 bn

Engineering exports jump 187% to $8.2 bn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Exporters are now looking at new markets.

Textile exporters look at new markets

Textile exporters look at new markets

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

To counter demand contraction in key markets like the US and Europe, Indian textile exporters are exploring alternative markets like Japan, South Africa and Latin America. At present, only 4 per cent of India's textile exports go to these markets.

'NRIs helped US-India relations'

'NRIs helped US-India relations'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

'The role played by the Indian expatriate community in the US acted as the lever for the change of perception about India,' says Foreign Secretary Shashank.

Krishna on Iran visit; nuke issue, IPI on agenda

Krishna on Iran visit; nuke issue, IPI on agenda

Rediff.com15 May 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Saturday embarked on a four-day visit to Iran during which its controversial nuclear energy programme and the proposed IPI gas pipeline project are expected to figure prominently in the bilateral talks.

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.

India's exports up by 37.5% to $245.8 bn

India's exports up by 37.5% to $245.8 bn

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Imports, however, were higher at $350.69 billion, despite growing at a lower pace of 21.6 per cent amid increasing crude oil prices.

China's economic diplomacy

China's economic diplomacy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

China is using its growing trade power to enhance its global influence, especially in Africa, Latin America and Asia, where it is perceived as an all-weather friend. Since opening up its economy in 1978, China's foreign trade has been growing by leaps and bounds.

OIL eyeing foreign acquisitions

OIL eyeing foreign acquisitions

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

State-run Oil India Ltd, which got listed on the bourses on Wednesday, is looking at acquisition of assets or companies in Australia, South-East Asia, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

Videocon plans major global retail foray

Videocon plans major global retail foray

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Videcocon Industries plans a major consumer electronics retail foray across West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America under the brand name "VC" to raise global revenue shares from the current 2 per cent to 50 per cent by 2011.

Auto exports touch Rs 2928 cr in Apr-Oct

Auto exports touch Rs 2928 cr in Apr-Oct

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Exports of 'Made-in-India' vehicles have touched Rs 2,928 crore (Rs 29.28 billion) during April-October 2003 after growing by 32.4 per cent in value terms during 2002-03 to Rs 3,396 crore (Rs 33.96 billion).

TCS eyes $2 bn revenue from emerging marts

TCS eyes $2 bn revenue from emerging marts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

The emerging markets strategic business unit of the country's largest IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services aims to touch the revenues of $2 billion by 2011-2012. The SBU targets regions such as Eastern Europe, West Asia, South Africa and Latin America. The company is also planning to have strategic development centres that will cater to these regions, beginning with Egypt & Russia. Emerging Markets offer great opportunity for TCS as IT sector there is growing at 8%.

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

"A rising rupee is a good time to go and acquire companies abroad," Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej said at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi on Monday.

India told to 'decarbonise' economy

India told to 'decarbonise' economy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

This is the message of the latest Human Development report, 2007-2008, which was released on Tuesday by Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia in New Delhi. The global release was in Brazil.

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

UNSC expansion must be part of UN reforms: India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

'The expansion of the Security Council should be seen in the context of overall reforms of the United Nations, which would make it more effective and efficient and give strong legitimacy to its decisions.'

Tata Motors eyes overseas buyouts

Tata Motors eyes overseas buyouts

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The former head of Egypt's football federation said on Sunday that ex-FIFA Vice President Jack Warner asked for $7 million from Egypt.

Blair supports India's UNSC bid

Blair supports India's UNSC bid

Rediff.com27 May 2006

British Prime Minister Tony Blair has come out strongly in favour of India's candidature for a permanent seat in an expanded United Nations Security Council, but the US appeared to be lukewarm to the idea "at this point".

Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse

Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Covid-19 pandemic that brought life to a near standstill in 2020 has left Indian adults poorer by 6.1 per cent in 2020, suggests the Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2021. Wealth per Indian adult in 2020, according to the report, dropped to $14,252 by 2020-end compared to pre-pandemic levels. On a cumulative basis, Credit Suisse estimates the drop in the wealth of Indian adults at $594 billion.

OVL plans JV, buyouts abroad

OVL plans JV, buyouts abroad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Vajpayee shining, Bush misfiring

Vajpayee shining, Bush misfiring

Rediff.com6 Mar 2004

Will Indian cardinal succeed Pope?

Will Indian cardinal succeed Pope?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Media and language skills of the new pope will be more important than ever after a globe-trotting multi-lingual Pope, said a media report. Mumbai's archbishop Ivan Diaz knows 16 languages.

MSN to shut down chat rooms in India, 27 countries

MSN to shut down chat rooms in India, 27 countries

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The shut down, says the company, has been prompted by the increasing abuse of chat rooms by paedophiles and spammers.