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Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared

Invested in mutual funds? You must know how the industry fared

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Mutual fund houses do have several challenges ahead to win more investors.

Bill Scotting to be ArcelorMittal Mining CEO

Bill Scotting to be ArcelorMittal Mining CEO

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Global steel giant ArcelorMittal on Friday said its executive vice president, member of the management committee and head of strategy, Bill Scotting will be the new chief executive of ArcelorMittal Mining.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

'Govt can be bolder on administration, financial reforms'

'Govt can be bolder on administration, financial reforms'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Government needs to focus on areas where reforms are much easier

The threat over Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Hyderabad

The threat over Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The IT slowdown directly threatens the well being of other industries as well as India's IT cities. This impact has not necessarily been factored in, yet.

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Mumbai's iconic Express Towers sold for Rs 870 crore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

After months of negotiations, an entity owned by Pune-based property developer Panchshil Realty and US-based private equity (PE) company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Express Towers.

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com28 May 2018

To outgoing Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao, negotiating big deals was an art form, as an international report pointed out after the $130-billion sale of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, says Nivedita Mookerji.

India can become the largest economy in the world: Facebook COO

India can become the largest economy in the world: Facebook COO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Modi had also said recently that there is a need to administer "bitter medicine" to revive the ailing economy.

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rediff.com31 May 2014

He is expected to be assigned to a medium-security prison in Otisville, New York, about 70 miles from New York City.

Once again! Preet Bharara opposes Rajat Gupta's plea

Once again! Preet Bharara opposes Rajat Gupta's plea

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Bharara has also asked the US Court of Appeals to deny 65-year-old Gupta's motion, filed earlier this month, that his bail be continued pending resolution of his petition for rehearing the insider trading case.

Mystery of India's employment figure

Mystery of India's employment figure

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Most employment surveys suffer from drawbacks such as limited data coverage, infrequent data collection, and time lag

15 facts you didn't know about Sundar Pichai

15 facts you didn't know about Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Hailing from a middle class family, Pichai's family did not own a car or a television during his childhood.

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Even as India goes green, lack of uniform standards for setting up charging stations is holding back companies. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Global fashion brands might give 'Made in India' label a miss

Global fashion brands might give 'Made in India' label a miss

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

China accounts for more than one-third of the apparel export market

So much empty rhetoric

So much empty rhetoric

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

If Narendra Modi could tame his obsession with the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family, Arvind Kejriwal resist polishing his halo and Rahul Gandhi find his voice, we could begin a debate about the future of this country that actually addressed the seriousness of its problems, says Rahul Jacob.

A Sanskrit prayer, Pope and 9/11 memorial

A Sanskrit prayer, Pope and 9/11 memorial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Hindu and Sikh leaders will share stage with Pope Francis during a prayer service in New York

HDFC Bank to welcome back its former employees

HDFC Bank to welcome back its former employees

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The bank introduces project 'Khoj' to re-hire 3,000 ex-workers over 18 months.

Must read! The incredible success story of Faasos

Must read! The incredible success story of Faasos

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jaydeep Barman and Kallol Banerjee reveal how they built the company from scratch.

School celebrates Pichai's appointment

School celebrates Pichai's appointment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

During assembly in the morning students held up posters.

Start-ups slow down hiring at IIMs

Start-ups slow down hiring at IIMs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Start-ups, especially the e-commerce players, are either staying away from these campuses or recruiting in much smaller numbers than last year

Want to save water? Give it a price

Want to save water? Give it a price

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

'In India, we are paying a price for not managing water as we are not willing to pay the cost for it.'

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The second day of the placement season at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras on Tuesday saw e-commerce major Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd recruiting 19 students - the highest offer so far this season.

'India is the best place globally for ventures over next couple of decades'

'India is the best place globally for ventures over next couple of decades'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In an interview with Ranju Sarkar, the founders of Stellaris Venture Partners -- Ritesh Banglani, Alok Goyal and Rahul Chowdhri -- share discuss their unique founder network and why they are bullish on India.

Paytm looking for non-banking CEO for payments bank

Paytm looking for non-banking CEO for payments bank

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

In August, RBI allowed 11 business houses to start a payments bank.

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Just as the mighty Bhim sacrificed his son Ghatotkach and Arjun sacrificed his son Abhimanyu in the battle against Kauravas, Yashwant Sinha must ask his son Jayant to sacrifice his ministerial office, says Sudhir Bisht.

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Why so serious? It's time to peak up!

Flipkart may be readying itself for Nasdaq listing

Flipkart may be readying itself for Nasdaq listing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Flipkart might consider Singapore, too, as listing norms aren't very strict.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Piramals are the largest investors in the Indian real estate sector after HDFC, with investments worth $3 billion already.

US apex court denies Rajat Gupta's appeal against lifetime ban

US apex court denies Rajat Gupta's appeal against lifetime ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The ruling by the Supreme Court was made in a parallel civil insider trading case brought against Gupta by federal regulator Securities and Exchange Commission.

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Your IT job at risk? Here's a survival guide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Software employees can opt for company-run programmes, online courses, boot camps to upgrade skills.

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Only 11 antibiotics in clinical trials have received qualified infectious disease product status from the US FDA, of which five are Wockhardt's drugs.

Don't panic, outlook for Indian IT sector is optimistic

Don't panic, outlook for Indian IT sector is optimistic

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Despite lay-offs and the threat of automation, the industry will continue to be an important driver of growth in employment and GDP, says Ashok Soota.

No IPO for two years as Flipkart not ready for quarterly scrutiny

No IPO for two years as Flipkart not ready for quarterly scrutiny

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Recently, ex-Google executive Punit Soni joined FLipkart.

Key factors to make 'Make in India' a big success

Key factors to make 'Make in India' a big success

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Manufacturing in India accounts for about 16% of GDP.

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Kolkata need not feel inferior as it has its own "alive only at weekends" Lavasa, says Subir Roy.

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Swedish fashion-retail brand cracks open the Indian market faster than its competitors, gaining from an aggressive pricing and retail policy.

'I've to do something about it'

'I've to do something about it'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Delhi's air is a desperate problem, but some of the solutions have been too desperate and unthinking.

India Inc turns to family in its hunt for lady directors

India Inc turns to family in its hunt for lady directors

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Women from promoter families who have become directors since January this year include Sarala Birla (Century Textiles, Century Enka), Nawaz Gautam Singhania (Raymond Group), Bina Modi (Godfrey Phillips), Saroj Bhartia (Jindal Drilling & Industries) and Deepshikha Khaitan (Cera Sanitaryware).