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Lenders want Naresh Goyal, Etihad to salvage Jet Airways

Lenders want Naresh Goyal, Etihad to salvage Jet Airways

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The resolution plan has to be put to work this month itself. Jet has a debt of over Rs 8,000 crore and needs to make repayments of up to Rs 1,700 crore by the end of March.

India, Indonesia pledge to take strategic relation to next level

India, Indonesia pledge to take strategic relation to next level

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

The two countries have decided to expedite trade related issues and signed six pacts to take forward their strategic partnership. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, who is travelling with the prime minister on his visit to Indonesia, reports from Jakarta.

Balancing the budget -- the Jaitley way

Balancing the budget -- the Jaitley way

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

All credit to the finance minister for walking the fiscal and expectation tightrope extremely well in his budget speech, says Ganesh Natarajan.

BJP's election loss could bring focus back to reforms

BJP's election loss could bring focus back to reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The National Democratic Alliance won 64 seats.

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'In terms of growth rate, India is better than China.'

Covid-hit Chinese economy grows 4.9% in Q3

Covid-hit Chinese economy grows 4.9% in Q3

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

China's economy, which suffered 6.8 per cent slump in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic -- the worst in 44 years -- bounced back posting 4.9 per cent growth between July and September buoyed by the government's sweeping efforts to stimulate demand and consumption.

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.

PM Modi leaves for UAE on two-day visit

PM Modi leaves for UAE on two-day visit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for the UAE on a two-day visit packed with a string of engagements high on substance and symbolism, including talks with the country's leadership and an address to the Indian diaspora.

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital

Confiscation of currency was not demonetisation's aim: Jaitley

Confiscation of currency was not demonetisation's aim: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In a Facebook post on the second anniversary of demonetisation, Jaitley said in first four years of the National Democratic Alliance government, the number of income tax returns filers has gone up to 6.86 crore from 3.8 crore in May 2014.

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

This start-up helps unemployed youth get jobs easily

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

EduBridge is emerging as a strong player in training unemployed youth.

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

According to preliminary information memorandum, Air India's new owner will be asked to list the company in some time

For India's surging economy, small is beautiful

For India's surging economy, small is beautiful

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

India has more than 45 million SMEs, accounting for nearly 40 percent of gross domestic product.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

India's FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says Moody's

India's FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says Moody's

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Moody's Investors Service on Friday projected India's growth at zero per cent for the current fiscal and said the negative outlook on sovereign rating reflects increasing risks that GDP growth will remain significantly lower than in the past. The outlook also partly shows weaker policy effectiveness to address economic and institutional issues, it noted in the update to its November 2019 rating forecast.

Back to sensible Budgets, at last!

Back to sensible Budgets, at last!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

This finance minister has come of age. That's not condescension. It is a praise, says Omkar Goswami.

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

'He comes out with so many novel ideas'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'The trading community will be a priority for Modi when he forms the next government.'

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Modi@2: Government meets India Inc's expectations on reforms

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The average rating was seven out of 10.

Cricket Buzz: Women umpires to make history in Adelaide

Cricket Buzz: Women umpires to make history in Adelaide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Sheridan and Waldron will stand in a match between Tea Tree Gully and Northern Districts in Adelaide featuring Australia's vice-captain Travis Head.

13 economists laud Telangana's cash support for farmers, red-flag loan waivers

13 economists laud Telangana's cash support for farmers, red-flag loan waivers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

13 eminent economists, including former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and current International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath, in a report have asked the political establishment not to resort to populist tricks.

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

PM, Xi display bonhomie at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi on Tuesday.

Budget 2016: Jaitley likely to keep his promise on capital spending

Budget 2016: Jaitley likely to keep his promise on capital spending

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Capex for next year expected to be up 25% to Rs 3 lakh crore

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

If a feasible business model is worked out for cable operators, they will not only build the last-mile networks, but also market them among the local population telling people the benefits as well as how to utilise them

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

India gets better for doing biz globally but still far behind China

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Several brokerage houses have given a year-end target of as high as 30,000 for the BSE bourse's benchmark Sensex, with fund managers telling investors not to redeem though the index is still only around 25,000.

Budget unveils initiatives to boost growth, empower India

Budget unveils initiatives to boost growth, empower India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

NDA government has shunned populism.

Enough space for China banks to complement India story: Kochhar

Enough space for China banks to complement India story: Kochhar

Rediff.com17 May 2015

ICICI Bank on Sunday said there is also enough space for Chinese banks to play a complementing role in the India.

How Iceland's Cinderella story is a model for others...

How Iceland's Cinderella story is a model for others...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Iceland's fairytale progress to the last eight of the European Championship is just what the competition needs to prevent it going stale and a model for smaller nations to realise their dreams, UEFA said on Tuesday.

Maid, whose hand was chopped off by Saudi employer, returns to India

Maid, whose hand was chopped off by Saudi employer, returns to India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Enduring harrowing days after her right hand was chopped off allegedly by her employer in Saudi Arabia, Kasturi Munirathinam arrived in Chennai on Saturday.

What states must ideally do to boost the broader economy

What states must ideally do to boost the broader economy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Indian states are preparing for a Rs 1.9 lakh crore (Rs 1.9 trillion) tax windfall this fiscal year.

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Shah said India's goal is to become a $ 5 trillion economy in the next five years and without contribution from the energy and petroleum sector, this goal can't be achieved.

US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune

US Inc sing Modi's 'Make in India' tune

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Indian-American business leaders meet to discuss ways to make this initiative a success.

Adani to help Modi fulfill India's port dreams

Adani to help Modi fulfill India's port dreams

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Modi government expects cargo traffic at its ports to jump by two-thirds by 2021 as India ramps up exports of goods including cars and other machinery.

Relaxed FDI norms to boost low cost housing

Relaxed FDI norms to boost low cost housing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Income from renting of properties is taxed at a flat rate of 10%.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

PM unveils key road, power projects to boost development in north east

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The development of the Rih-Tiddim road and establishment of numerous rural "haat" (flee markets) along the Mizoram-Myanmar border would also increase the trade volume, Modi said while addressing a public meeting at the Assam Rifles ground here after inaugurating the 60-MW Tuirial hydro-electric power project.

Here's what US has to tell India on smart cities

Here's what US has to tell India on smart cities

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

US Ambassador Richard Verma's tips to the Indian states.

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Growth oriented, far-sighted Budget has impressed bull market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Finance minister Arun Jaitley has delivered a Arun Jaitley delivered a bold, far sighted budget

It's growth vs fiscal deficit once again

It's growth vs fiscal deficit once again

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The government has spent a little less than one-third of the Budget estimate of capital expenditure, it can still spend about Rs 20,000 crore this year without disturbing its fiscal deficit target.

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Though dubbed as the 'war hero', the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the LTTE with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.