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Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

Will Modi take swadeshi route to privatise Air India?

Will Modi take swadeshi route to privatise Air India?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'Air India's privatisation is acceptable as long as its control does not pass on to a foreign entity,' says A K Bhattacharya.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

UNHEARD Voices from the Lockdown

UNHEARD Voices from the Lockdown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

While those who attended 'Livelihoods in Lockdown' learnt a lot, was anyone from the government listening?

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Centre remains non-committal on loan waiver for TN farmers

Centre remains non-committal on loan waiver for TN farmers

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha 'the government is absolutely sensitive and seized of the matter'.

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

For first time in 8 yrs, stake sale proceeds could exceed Budget Estimates. ONGC's acquisition of HPCL alone could get the exchequer more than Rs 30,000 crore.

Second round of big ticket reforms on cabinet agenda

Second round of big ticket reforms on cabinet agenda

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

In another round of big-ticket reforms, the Union Cabinet will consider tomorrow raising the FDI cap in insurance sector to 49 per cent and opening the pension sector to foreign investment besides creation of a National Investment Board.

Bharti to enter residential realty

Bharti to enter residential realty

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Bharti Retail launched its first mall, The Pavilion, in Ludhiana.

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Air India owes Rs 4,277 crore in unpaid fuel bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Unlike private carriers such as Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines, Air India has not given any security as insurance against default, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms

Withdrawing EPF tax will be a grave mistake

Withdrawing EPF tax will be a grave mistake

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

It's unfortunate the govt seems close to bowing to pressure from a limited section of the public.

LIC looking at PSU equity

LIC looking at PSU equity

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Chairman says turnaround has begun in sector expects 10% growth in firm's core business this year.

39 bills to come up during Parliament's Winter Session

39 bills to come up during Parliament's Winter Session

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The much-delayed insurance bill and the goods and services tax bill are among the 39 bills that are expected to come up during the month-long Winter Session of Parliament beginning next week.

PNB scam: Bank ignored auditors' warning

PNB scam: Bank ignored auditors' warning

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The banks also received a warning from the rating agency Care, in February 2016, after Firestar's financials deteriorated.

There's more than bad rains behind farmer suicides

There's more than bad rains behind farmer suicides

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Harassment, corruption and the burden of compound interest for years are also the reasons.

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

While RCom owes Indian banks close to Rs 45,000 crore, Ambani has lost close to $408 million of personal wealth year-to-date until Tuesday.

New health cover for the poor

New health cover for the poor

Rediff.com29 May 2006

FinMin may not allocate more funds to banks

FinMin may not allocate more funds to banks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The Arun Jaitley-led finance ministry reiterated banks should act tough on wilful defaulters.

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Now, Thailand, Spain ban Uber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The company faces regulatory hurdles in these countries

How Air France mishap will hit Indian operators

How Air France mishap will hit Indian operators

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Kingfisher Airlines, National Aviation Company of India Limited -- the state-owned company that runs Air India -- and Indigo could face additional cost pressures, with reinsurance rates expected to harden following the accident involving the Air France aircraft that was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris with 228 passengers on board.

Bank of India to launch online trading

Bank of India to launch online trading

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Bank of India will soon launch online trading facility for the customers, enabling them to make investments in the equity market.

IPO fundraising hit a 6-year high in FY17

IPO fundraising hit a 6-year high in FY17

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A total of 25 companies raised Rs 28,220 crore during the financial year.

Govt mulling measures to make lay-offs less painful

Govt mulling measures to make lay-offs less painful

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Workers being laid off will be entitled to full wages of 45 days for every year of service.

Now, Sebi does not want RBI on its board

Now, Sebi does not want RBI on its board

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Officials said Sebi first proposed to the FinMin to amend the relevant provisions in the Sebi Act to discontinue RBI's representation on its board, as it already has adequate presence of government nominees and in its over 25 years of existence the regulator has evolved as an "effective and one of the best in the world".

UTI MF issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

UTI MF issue size likely to be up to Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The IPO is an offer for sale of 38 million shares by SBI, BOB, LIC, PNB and T Rowe Price. Barring T Rowe and PNB, the others are selling stake to comply with Sebi norms.

LGBT verdict: Will India Inc manage to walk the talk?

LGBT verdict: Will India Inc manage to walk the talk?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

For most companies this would mean extending medical coverage to same-sex partners, say legal experts.

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

India all set to become the 5th largest economy: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

At $2.6 trillion, the Indian economy is currently ranked sixth in the world behind the US, China, Japan, Germany and the UK.

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Battle lines in Indian politics have been drawn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Not all change is good, but this one is, applauds Shekhar Gupta.

Jhunjhunwala hikes stake in Kesoram Industries to nearly 7%

Jhunjhunwala hikes stake in Kesoram Industries to nearly 7%

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Through rights issue, a firm allows existing shareholders a right to buy additional shares in the company at a specific price.

From March, you can start a business in Mumbai and Delhi in just 4 days

From March, you can start a business in Mumbai and Delhi in just 4 days

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Government planning to slash the number of days required to start a business in Mumbai, Delhi from the current 26.

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Control over PSU banks is what is allowing the government to drive this scheme.

UTI MF promoters to offload 50% pie

UTI MF promoters to offload 50% pie

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

UTI Asset Management Company will float an initial public offer by March-end 2008 to help its sponsors State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Baroda -- offload up to 50 per cent stake.

All is not lost for IL&FS yet as LIC, SBI plan to hike stake

All is not lost for IL&FS yet as LIC, SBI plan to hike stake

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The IL&FS management is also talking to its second-largest shareholder, Orix Corporation of Japan, to infuse more funds into the company - in case any shareholder backs out during the rights issue.

The Work From Home Revolution

The Work From Home Revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Will it trigger a social and management revolution as well, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.