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The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

The two pitfalls that led to SpiceJet's financial debacle

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

The airline dropped fares to gain customer load, but failed to cover the cost of its flights

2G Scam: Out of Alice in Wonderland

2G Scam: Out of Alice in Wonderland

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'At least three top bureaucrats have been declared guilty in recent years in connection with scams where they had no pecuniary benefit.' 'But in the telecom case, a money trail is declared irrelevant because no scam has been proved in the first place.' 'Fair enough; so we must punish illegality without criminality, but ignore possible criminality as suggestive of illegality,' points out T N Ninan.

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While most others have not been able to replicate the WeChat model successfully, experts expect Jio to be able to score on its 300 million plus new mobile phone users.

Sensex ends 102 points higher on global cues; ONGC up 5%

Sensex ends 102 points higher on global cues; ONGC up 5%

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

ONGC was the top performer while private banking major ICICI Bank extended gains

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.

Will GST manage to live up to expectations?

Will GST manage to live up to expectations?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

As and when the GST comes in, Budget projections will have to be unbundled and revised. In fact, the pragmatic decision would be to present another Budget! This makes the passage of the Finance Bill with its multiple unrelated amendments seem even more dubious, says Devangshu Datta.

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M it's six new EVs, including two futuristic concepts

Alibaba's grand IPO renews investors confidence in e-com

Alibaba's grand IPO renews investors confidence in e-com

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Even within China, economic slowdown and stiffer competition may hit growth.

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'In India, most funds have one or at most two platforms, but we are the only one which has four -- growth equity practice, real estate practice, a special situation and credit platform, and infrastructure.'

A curry button washing machine!

A curry button washing machine!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

LG, Panasonic: Making in and for India LG and Panasonic are looking to revive their fortunes in India by building local insights into their new products.

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are up 0.8%-1%.

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A loyalty programme, same-day delivery and repeatability are driving EkStop's business but scaling up and addressing competition are vital.

10 PSU stocks worth buying

10 PSU stocks worth buying

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now.

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

How Nykaa plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

It currently has invested in 35 locations, some of which border on a luxury level format and are large at 2,500 square feet.

Sensex slips 47 pts as RBI holds policy rate

Sensex slips 47 pts as RBI holds policy rate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Market breadth depicted gains with 1,476 advances over 1,403 declines on the BSE. 140 stocks remained unchanged.

Sensex ends below 27K; banks, auto fall, metals shine

Sensex ends below 27K; banks, auto fall, metals shine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Sensex ends belowe 26,800 on domestic concerns.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

Sensex ends 260 points higher on China data

Sensex ends 260 points higher on China data

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The broader markets were firm with mid-caps and small-caps gaining 1-1.4 per cent on the BSE.

Bharti Airtel vs Reliance Jio: How the two stack up

Bharti Airtel vs Reliance Jio: How the two stack up

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Airtel rolls out fourth-generation (4G) data service across 296 cities.

GIC has mega plans for Indian realty; invests Rs 12,600 crore in 8 months

GIC has mega plans for Indian realty; invests Rs 12,600 crore in 8 months

Rediff.com17 May 2018

GIC entered Indian real estate in 2005, when it did a deal with residential developer XS Real, a Chennai-based developer

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

AND, W, Biba step up their game worldwide. While global brands go all out to woo India customers.

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, realty and auto witnessed heavy selling pressure ahead of the RBI Monetary policy which is scheduled on September 29.

Sensex ends below 28,000 led by financials; ICICI Bank dips 2%

Sensex ends below 28,000 led by financials; ICICI Bank dips 2%

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Financials were the top losers after sharp gains in the previous session along with ITC

Sensex ends 200 points lower; Tata Steel among main losers

Sensex ends 200 points lower; Tata Steel among main losers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The main losers on the Sensex were Tata Steel, Hero Moto, BHEL, ONGC & Maruti Suzuki.

Sensex ends above 27,200 led by ITC

Sensex ends above 27,200 led by ITC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Tata Motors, ONGC, HDFC and TCS were the top gainers.

India's wealth inequality: The real story behind the numbers

India's wealth inequality: The real story behind the numbers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

If India has more billionaires than before, it is because the Indian economy began to look more attractive to FIIs, notes T N Ninan.

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has always faced stiff competition from Toyota Innova as the ultimate people's mover.

Sachin Bansal wants to start a bank

Sachin Bansal wants to start a bank

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'If the RBI blesses us with a banking licence, we would like to launch a successful bank.'

Govt banks lure customers away from private lenders

Govt banks lure customers away from private lenders

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Apart from streamlining loan processing, most public sector banks charge lower interest rate, an aspect which seems to be game changer.

A Qute option for Indian roads

A Qute option for Indian roads

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. The Qute infant of the four-wheel world is Bajaj Auto's quadricycle. It is finally set to hit the India roads but the challenge of creating a new category in the competitive automobile market has only just begun.

Sensex, Nifty rise on positive Wall Street cues; bluechips rule

Sensex, Nifty rise on positive Wall Street cues; bluechips rule

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Weak GDP data and unfaouvrable global data has pulled down Sensex, Nifty.

Sensex ends 146 points higher; RIL, HUL put up a good show

Sensex ends 146 points higher; RIL, HUL put up a good show

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Sensex ends in green, bluechips in spotlight.

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'We began foolishly bragging about Saudi-Emirati investment plans as indicative of the sheikhs 'distancing' from Pakistan, including on Kashmir,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Audi sold 10,851 units last year, higher than Mercedes-Benz, which sold 10,201 units.

Zomato wants to be the Google of food

Zomato wants to be the Google of food

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Ramping up globally, the Indian restaurant search service is going as local as possible in its markets to improve its brand's stickiness.

Sensex ends lower in lacklustre trade

Sensex ends lower in lacklustre trade

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 46 points lower at 24,824 and Nifty50 settled at 7,555, down by 8 points after hitting intra-day high of 7,600.45.

Meru to check drivers' Aadhaar every time you book a ride

Meru to check drivers' Aadhaar every time you book a ride

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Radio taxi service provider Meru Cabs is planning to put in place the next level of driver verification, one liked to biometric identification tool Aadhaar.

Sensex ends below 28,000; IT stocks drag Nifty

Sensex ends below 28,000; IT stocks drag Nifty

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The broader markets, however, outperformed their larger peers.