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Oxygen Crisis: Will this PSU Help?

Oxygen Crisis: Will this PSU Help?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The NINL management can see this as their moment of giving back to the nation and humanity. Its plant has an oxygen unit that can produce 418 tonnes of oxygen every day. 418 tonnes is about 58% of Delhi's daily demand for oxygen, notes Sudhir Bisht.

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Most key rabi-producing states of north India, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have staggered their procurement to enable farmers to come in batches, so that there is no overcrowding. The Centre has also set up a call centre to coordinate the inter-state movement of farm commodities.

Power sector expects good days ahead as demand improves

Power sector expects good days ahead as demand improves

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Friendlier government policies, greater demand and better supply of coal have fuelled investor interest.

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

For Adani it's 5th new business in five years

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The group will be in a better position to now scale up most of its segments irrespective of government policy, but the bad news others add is its growing debt.

Buy Coal India and ONGC stocks under stake-sale overhang

Buy Coal India and ONGC stocks under stake-sale overhang

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Buy these stocks on any correction as both the companies have strong long-term prospects

Why India's hunger for petro products at 2-year high? 10 reasons

Why India's hunger for petro products at 2-year high? 10 reasons

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The growth, however, may not indicate a major revival of economic activity.

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The complaint was lodged by Mumbai-based Express Industry Council of India, which represented major express courier and cargo companies such as DTDC, Aramex India, Blue Dart, DHL Express, GATI and First Flight.

Oil price rise could derail many of Delhi's calculations

Oil price rise could derail many of Delhi's calculations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The task of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to keep inflation under check, even when the country reeled under severe drought for two years in a row, and reduce the current account deficit, was made easier by low crude oil prices.

Captain Sunil James released from Togo prison

Captain Sunil James released from Togo prison

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Indian sailor Captain Sunil James, who was under arrest in the west African country Togo since July, was released on Thursday. India was in touch with Togo authorities to secure his release on compassionate ground so he could conduct the last rites of his 11-month-old son.

Sensex ends 84 points higher; HUL, L&T up 2%

Sensex ends 84 points higher; HUL, L&T up 2%

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Gains were led by HUL on better-than-expected margins in March quarter and capital goods shares.

Zopo Speed 7 Plus: A great phone, but a bit pricey

Zopo Speed 7 Plus: A great phone, but a bit pricey

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A 13.2-megapixel (MP) rear camera takes great pictures, even in low light.

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, they said.

Efforts on for release of Indian ship captain jailed in Togo

Efforts on for release of Indian ship captain jailed in Togo

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Efforts are on to secure the release of an Indian sailor jailed in Togo whose family eagerly awaits his return for performing the last rites of his 11-month son who died earlier this week, Union Minister of State for Shipping Miland Deora said on Friday.

Floor price at Rs 387/share, IOC stake sale may fetch Rs 9,300 cr

Floor price at Rs 387/share, IOC stake sale may fetch Rs 9,300 cr

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

About 48.5 million shares, or 20 per cent of the shares on offer, are reserved for retail investors

Mango exports to further dip this year

Mango exports to further dip this year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Intermittent storm in the first week of March hit the flowers and emerging buds.

Jailed sailor's family meets PM, govt in touch with Togo authorities

Jailed sailor's family meets PM, govt in touch with Togo authorities

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

India on Tuesday said it is in touch with Togo authorities to secure on compassionate ground the release of a jailed Indian sailor even as his family met the prime minister requesting his intervention to ensure the seaman is able to conduct the last rites of his 11-month-old son.

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Maharashtra refinery hit by mega project jinx

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Rs 3-trillion West Coast or Nanar refinery has all the potential to become India's flagship petrochemicals project, with the planet's largest oil producer Saudi Aramco as its biggest shareholder. Yet the locals don't see the plant as a harbinger of better times.

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Indian farming was transformed after the mid-60s.

Many dreams of Tata Group will come true in 2015

Many dreams of Tata Group will come true in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Vistara'a launch, the steel plant at Kalinganagar and e-commerce venture are the ones most awaited for

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

It emphasised that agricultural infrastructure needs considerable investments and hence Section 80IA benefits must be extended to all such investments like IT infrastructure, computers, VSAT, solar panels, water harvesting facilities, storage etc.

Sensex slumps over 500 points as China rattles global stocks

Sensex slumps over 500 points as China rattles global stocks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

BSE Bankex and Telecom indices led the fall.

Billionaire's advice: 'People must borrow less'

Billionaire's advice: 'People must borrow less'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'A lot of people -- whether farmers, students or businessmen -- think when they take a loan, that everything will go well and they will pay back.' 'Sometimes, things don't go well.'

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Younger brother Surendra wants to re-invest his share in real estate and education

Prabhu explains why Railways will never be privatised

Prabhu explains why Railways will never be privatised

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

You cannot say Railways' problems will be solved by privatisation. The solution should be an outcome based approach. Very few railways in the world are privatised, Prabhu said.

25 of 100 power plants have less than 4 days coal stock: Govt

25 of 100 power plants have less than 4 days coal stock: Govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The scheme, which was earlier implemented by the coal companies, has been extended for the current fiscal also.

Challenging market to affect Hindalco's performance: Birla

Challenging market to affect Hindalco's performance: Birla

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The average premium at $390 Main Japanese Port (MJP) was almost 47 per cent higher than 2013-14.

Steel: Industry seeks hike in customs duty

Steel: Industry seeks hike in customs duty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Industry demands the basic customs duty on all steel imports to be raised to 25%

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Oil giant ahoy! ONGC may buy out HPCL in 44K cr deal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Following up on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget announcement of creating an integrated oil company, India's biggest oil and gas producer ONGC may buy all of the government's 51.11 per cent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Shell, ONGC eye tie-up for retail

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Business opportunity after phased diesel deregulation the main trigger.

Meet the Ducati Scramblers

Meet the Ducati Scramblers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Here are 5 things you must know about the Ducati Scrambler series to be launched in India soon

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

What CMs told PM Modi during video meet on COVID-19

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While some CMs suggested reopening economic activity in phases, others pitched for the extension of the coronavirus lockdown, but with a carefully crafted exit strategy

Marines case: UN response leaves Italians fuming

Marines case: UN response leaves Italians fuming

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

In a blow to Italy's attempt to internationalise the case of two Italian marines being tried in India for killing two fishermen, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked Rome to resolve the issue bilaterally.

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Suresh Prabhu inherits quite a mess as railway minister

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Indian Railways is currently implementing a project that involves laying of a broad gauge line connecting Nangaldam to Talwara in Himachal Pradesh.

I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Power minister

I have given states an offer they can't refuse: Power minister

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'It's not as if power demand is falling. It's that generation has outpaced demand.'

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Racing against time, rescuers on Sunday waded through tonnes of rubble of flattened homes and buildings in Nepal to look for survivors of the earthquake.

NSEL's Rs 720-cr sugar stock turned into a multi-storey mall

NSEL's Rs 720-cr sugar stock turned into a multi-storey mall

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A much-vacant mall in a sleepy industrial park is all that's left of the amount allegedly owed by Mangla Shree Properties against 0.2-mt sugar deliveries

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

Increase import duty on tyres to 20%

Increase import duty on tyres to 20%

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Industry seeks cut in customs duty on natural rubber.

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Oil sector woes not addressed, firms reel under pressure

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Custom duties, a major concern for the oil sector.