News for 'Minerals Bill'

Adani, Tata Power get tariff relief

Adani, Tata Power get tariff relief

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Will get Rs 830 cr, Rs 329 cr respectively to offset higher coal costs

Only Bajaj in Peru

Only Bajaj in Peru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Bajaj three-wheelers outsell Chinese three-wheelers in Peru. The Pulsar is number one in its category. Nikhil Lakshman discovers in Lima that even though the Chinese are far ahead in investments in Latin America's fastest growing economy, Indian manufacturing and IT are holding its own.

'Farmers can no more be hoodwinked'

'Farmers can no more be hoodwinked'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Vinay Sahasrabuddhe explains BJP's strategy.

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Gandhi accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of being remote-controlled by Modi

Mandatory recognition for trade unions likely

Mandatory recognition for trade unions likely

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Employers' refusal to recognise TUs has caused industrial tiffs.

What the Supreme Court told us this year

What the Supreme Court told us this year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

From Rafale relief to heat on realtors, 10 landmark Supreme Court judgments in 2018.

Which are India's best wines?

Which are India's best wines?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Life is too short to drink bad wine!

States can mine, sell coal

States can mine, sell coal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The coal-bearing states shall be getting additional revenue from such coal mines.

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

'Modi@1: It has been a good year for the economy'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.

'Pace of reforms under Modi somewhat disappointing'

'Pace of reforms under Modi somewhat disappointing'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

This is the lowest investment grade rating.

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Rate sensitive sectors were among the top gainers with Tata Motors and ICICI Bank leading the gains on the Sensex.

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi taunts Congress, says it is above criticism

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi taunts Congress, says it is above criticism

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Narendra Modi was both conciliatory and mocking towards the Opposition, particularly Congress, during his hour long reply to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Upper House.

Modi's 10 commandments to transform the economy

Modi's 10 commandments to transform the economy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked NITI Aayog to frame policies to propel India into the next century.

Chandrababu Naidu now knows what to do, and what not to do

Chandrababu Naidu now knows what to do, and what not to do

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Ten years after his defeat, Chandrababu Naidu is once again going to be the chief minister of a truncated Andhra Pradesh, says Aditi Phadnis

Govt rejigs excise duty on petrol, diesel; keeps tax unchanged

Govt rejigs excise duty on petrol, diesel; keeps tax unchanged

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Petrol prices on Thursday crossed Rs 73 a litre mark, the highest level since the BJP government came to power in 2014, while diesel touched a record high of Rs 64.11 a litre.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

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.

How the sinking world economy will hit India

How the sinking world economy will hit India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Amid a grim global scenario, India will have to labour hard to hold on to seven per cent growth in 2016-17.

Sensex ends below 27,000; ITC, ICICI Bank dip 2%

Sensex ends below 27,000; ITC, ICICI Bank dip 2%

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended 79 points lower at 26,909 and the 50-share Nifty closed 25 points lower at 8,102.

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

101 cancelled mines to be put up for auction under new rules

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Dual methodology for e-auction to introduce price ceiling for power sector

Not a single scandal, is this not Achche Din, asks Modi

Not a single scandal, is this not Achche Din, asks Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The government has taken a number of steps to address the situation faced by farmers.

Budget to unveil second generation reforms: Jaitley

Budget to unveil second generation reforms: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The Finance Minsiter says country requires 'a larger opening out in more sectors, stability of policy and tax regime'

Exclusive! Medha Patkar: Land acquisition ordinance will destroy poor

Exclusive! Medha Patkar: Land acquisition ordinance will destroy poor

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The new ordinance on land acquisition will allow land grabbers to deprive millions, destroy agriculture, horticulture, rivers, forests, tree cover and mangroves to extract minerals as well as ground water, without replenishment at a pace that will not leave anything for the next generation, warns activist Medha Patkar.

Tips to buy good stocks and get richer

Tips to buy good stocks and get richer

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Large-cap scrips are still trading at a discount to mid-caps.

Markets end flat; Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vedanta surge over 6%

Markets end flat; Kotak Mahindra Bank, Vedanta surge over 6%

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Kotak Mahindra Bank and Vedanta were the top Nifty gainers.

'Below-normal rains may not lead to a spike in inflation'

'Below-normal rains may not lead to a spike in inflation'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, HSBC, speaks about a range of issues ranging from inflation, to how Goods and Services Tax and land acquisition bills can help India hit double digit growth, and her impressions about economic growth in the last one year after Narendra Modi took over as India's Prime Minister.

'If con is the opposite of pro then Congress is the opposite of progress'

'If con is the opposite of pro then Congress is the opposite of progress'

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The full transcript of the exclusive interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Disruption in Parliament is India's version of tradition

Disruption in Parliament is India's version of tradition

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

'Blocking Parliament brings attention to a party that has poor speakers like Rahul Gandhi. It is unlikely to shine in debates, assuming we were a nation that enjoyed listening to sparkling intellectual exchange, which we are not.'

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi could be in for a tough fight in Varanasi with the Congress declaring its resolve to put up a formidable candidate against the Bharatiya Janata Party's PM nominee in the Lok Sabha polls and ruling out support to the Aaam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal.

Can India beat the 'super-cycle'?

Can India beat the 'super-cycle'?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The Indian economy can grow if it is delinked from the slow growth in the West and the deceleration in China, says Ashok K Lahiri.

Why the Modi hope lives on

Why the Modi hope lives on

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The government is following a path where it will not be irresponsible or profligate with public money but will intervene in the interest of the poor

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Coal crunch: A chance to revamp, reallocate and revive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

In the long run, the decision could bring clearer rules to a sector that has failed to provide India with enough power because it has been so hamstrung by confusion and scandals over concessions allegedly handed to government cronies.

We are not obsessed about our debt: Tata Steel MD

We are not obsessed about our debt: Tata Steel MD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Tata Steel is fine-tuning strategies to enhance revenues.

'Gadkari, Fadnavis promised me a Vidarbha state'

'Gadkari, Fadnavis promised me a Vidarbha state'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Four years ago, when Gadkari was BJP president, Fadnavis was president of the state BJP, I had gone on a fast unto death demanding separate statehood for Vidarbha.' 'They had come to meet me and promised that once the party comes to power at the Centre and in the state, we will get separate statehood.' 'Four years have passed, but no change is seen on the ground.'

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.

Economic Survey: Government remains committed to fiscal consolidation

Economic Survey: Government remains committed to fiscal consolidation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Enhanced revenue generation is a priority for the government.

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Duty cut on raw material imports are not likely.

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tall claims that no one has served nature more than India, some of the steps taken by his BJP government proves that the ground reality is exactly opposite, says Devanik Saha.

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.