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Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Why rise in MSP may be misleading

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The minimum support price for the rabi season will not radically alter the falling trajectory of farm incomes

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Still no transparency in Maharashtra's plastic ban

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Retailers, especially food and grocery chains, are clearly unhappy, saying the ban is impractical

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared to its peers is its limited reach.

How Mother Dairy is fighting the digital war for young minds

How Mother Dairy is fighting the digital war for young minds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

With humorous memes, videos and short stories, Brand Mother Dairy has been steadily inserting itself into almost every trending conversation on social media, writes Viveat Susan Pinto.

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

For Rohingyas, Tamil Nadu offers succour during lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

A cyclone shelter building at Kelambakkam, which was recently given a fresh coat of paint, is the current home of nearly 100 Rohingyas who belong to 18 families. The neighbourhood is on the way to Mamallapuram, about 25 km from Tiruvanmiyur in south Chennai. While some Rohingya men work as butchers, some are helpers in restaurants and others do odd jobs like delivering goods on their fish cart.

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision

Companies to slash gifts for employees this Diwali

Companies to slash gifts for employees this Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'There is a bleak business outlook for trade and industry as government struggles to rev up economic growth and labour market.'

India's economic confidence improves marginally: Ipsos

India's economic confidence improves marginally: Ipsos

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

India's economic confidence improved last month in view of falling food prices and growth in exports.

Sensex ends 190 points higher led by Infosys; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Sensex ends 190 points higher led by Infosys; Nifty reclaims 7,900

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Infosys, Cipla, NTPC, ITC and Lupin

Oil's bull run hides a deep disconnect, traders warn

Oil's bull run hides a deep disconnect, traders warn

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Benchmark Brent oil futures prices more than halved between June 2014 and January 2015.

Renault to hike vehicle prices from January

Renault to hike vehicle prices from January

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

French auto major Renault on Wednesday said it will increase vehicle prices in India from next month to offset the impact of high input costs.

The Politics of Education

The Politics of Education

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India outlined in his address to Parliament, India Inc said the efforts to improve farm productivity, rein in price rise and impart skills to youth will transform the nation in the days to come.

Why the govt should not roll back procurement policy

Why the govt should not roll back procurement policy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

More important is to diversify the country's farm production base.

Why high food inflation is good news for the farmer

Why high food inflation is good news for the farmer

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

While rising food inflation is a matter of grave concern for a significant chunk of the population and for policy makers as well, it marks a turnaround in the fortunes of the farmer, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The watch has been designed by multiple Tata Group companies

Renault Kwid to race against Maruti Alto, Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon

Renault Kwid to race against Maruti Alto, Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the vehicle may turn out to be the most spacious in its segment.

'Except foodgrains-related essentials, nothing is moving'

'Except foodgrains-related essentials, nothing is moving'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

At the height of the agitation against Tata Motors and after, the decibel level at Singur has always been high. The coronavirus scare, however, appears to have tempered it. The lockdown has hit Singur's inhabitants hard in more ways than one, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

India sets Guinness world record with 918 kg khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

A team of 50 people led by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor and NGO Akshaya Patra supervised the night-long preparations and yoga guru Ramdev put crowning tadka in the dish at the World India Food event that will conclude on Sunday.

6 event risks investors must track this July

6 event risks investors must track this July

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

In a recent report, BofA-ML suggests investors to track these six event risks in July apart from the Greek drama

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Green revolution: More losses than gains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Indian farming was transformed after the mid-60s.

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

EPF is the major vehicle for the long-term savings of organised private sector employees.

FM makes case for rate cut; experts say RBI may wait

FM makes case for rate cut; experts say RBI may wait

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Jaitley said inflation has been under control for long and is likely to remain so on the back of good monsoon and unlikely spike in oil prices.

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

With Rs 20 lakh, he built a Rs 350-cr business

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'I found my motivation in the fast emerging mobile market.' 'Nokia's biggest mistake lay in its stubbornness to change.' 'It's important to understand the pulse of the people It has been a long journey for Md Gyasuddin, Hitech Mobiles MD.

Eyeing a comeback, landline players offer freebies

Eyeing a comeback, landline players offer freebies

Rediff.com2 May 2015

BSNL, MTNL launch free night calling to win back consumers lost to mobile boom

India to attract higher NRI investment from UAE post polls

India to attract higher NRI investment from UAE post polls

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

There would be an increase in NRI investment in India post elections.

Why are top corporate executives taking up the plough?

Why are top corporate executives taking up the plough?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Hepzi Anthony examines the curious case of the white-collared farmer.

'Economy is already in recession'

'Economy is already in recession'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The economy will pick up in 2020 or a little later... When it picks up, will it reach 10%, 8% or still lower? It all depends on how realistic are the diagnosis and the prescriptions that follow,' says Professor K J Joseph.

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur after the successful launch of the Duster in 2012.

Why Global food prices jumped in June

Why Global food prices jumped in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Global Food Price Index showed a sharp jump in June.

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Gujarat election: Rural belt may spring a nasty surprise for BJP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Just before the elections, the government waived interest on loans up to Rs 300,000 for farmers. But this may not really help small and marginal farmers in the state, who make up for two-thirds of the total and are still dependent on informal channels of credit.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

Fitch sees moderate impact on GDP from notes ban

Fitch sees moderate impact on GDP from notes ban

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"A significant decline in the growth number for this quarter is highly likely, but for the fiscal year as a whole the decline may still be relatively moderate," Fitch Asia-Pacific Sovereigns Group Director Thomas Rookmaaker said.

Tracking RBI's central concerns

Tracking RBI's central concerns

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Governor's statements will be weighed to gauge confidence level.

Wholesale inflation at 30-month high in January

Wholesale inflation at 30-month high in January

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Wholesale inflation shot up to a 30-month high of 5.25 per cent in January as rising global crude oil prices spiked domestic fuel cost, even as food prices moderated.

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy, argues Cargill India chairman Siraj Chaudhry

Poor marriage season spending impacts consumption

Poor marriage season spending impacts consumption

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

'There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy.'