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Crude oil producers benefit from 5% customs duty

Crude oil producers benefit from 5% customs duty

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The domestic crude oil producers will benefit from levy of customs duty at 5% on crude oil, and effective tax incidence will come down due to weighted deduction on R & D as well as cut in the surcharge on corporate taxes for domestic companies

Sachin finally gets tax relief on his Pune property

Sachin finally gets tax relief on his Pune property

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Under the I-T Act, if a person has more than one property, one of them may be treated as given on rent even if it is vacant

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Businessmen Subhash Chandra, Naresh Goyal summoned in Yes Bank case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

These businessmen represent the top five firms that have taken loans from the crisis-hit Yes Bank and these debts were either in the red or were stressed, officials said.

'It is a huge victory and a great feeling to win title in China'

'It is a huge victory and a great feeling to win title in China'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal said the triumph at the China Open Super Series Premier was one of her "toughest" and it showed that the hard work was paying off.

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

What the NEP can achieve

What the NEP can achieve

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'Education will definitely benefit by making the child's first language the medium of instruction, by making examinations less prone to rote-learning, by setting up national research universities, all recommendations of the NEP,' observe Pankaj Jain and Shreekant Sambrani.

Saudi oil crisis: Logistics cost a concern as India looks to Russia, US

Saudi oil crisis: Logistics cost a concern as India looks to Russia, US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

On Tuesday, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Russian oil giant Rosneft's chief executive officer Igor Sechin and discussed raising crude imports from that country, in addition to talks about going for more acquisitions.

Improved demand to help cement sector

Improved demand to help cement sector

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hike in excise duty on cement products is negative, but can be overwhelmed by improved demand from greater thrust on infrastructure and rural sector.

For refineries it's marginal benefit

For refineries it's marginal benefit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The hike in Custom and Excise duty on crude oil and petroleum products will be passed on by the refineries as well as oil marketing companies

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

The billion-dollar question before Vodafone Group

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Based on Statista data for 2019, Vodafone has 17.2 million subscribers in the UK, 29.5 million in Germany, and over 13.7 million in Spain. Without Voda Idea, the Group will become smaller than Airtel and Jio.

Hosur's rose exporters face wilting V- Day demand

Hosur's rose exporters face wilting V- Day demand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

A prolonged cold spell in Europe and a rare conjunction of dates in China have combined to wilt the Valentine's Day hopes of rose cultivators in the Hosur region of Tamil Nadu. The two markets together account for 60 to 70 per cent of Hosur's supply, much of it crowded around Valentine's Day, on February 14.

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

According to vastu shastra there are various factors that contribute to gadget addiction and reduces communication and harmony among the members in family or an organisation:

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

There are fears of a fantasized or a re-imagined version of Ramayana to fit the Hollywood machine.

Check out all offers before taking car loan

Check out all offers before taking car loan

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Interest rate and tenure are not the only two factors to consider.

Toure spells out his dream for Manchester City

Toure spells out his dream for Manchester City

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'I want this club to change, I want this club to be bigger than United'

GST Council lowers tax rates for 66 items

GST Council lowers tax rates for 66 items

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Next meeting of the Council will be on June 18, when it will take up lottery taxes and e-way bill.

Turning old stock into money

Turning old stock into money

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

High-end brands like Moschino and sports lifestyle brands such as Puma and Levi Strauss are devising strategies to reduce inventories and old stock pile-ups. While so far the thrust was on end-of-season sales, the low offtake due to the slowing economic environment has compelled most branded apparel makers to look at means to reduce stock to almost nil while maintaining margins.

No army takeover of Pakistan: Sharif

No army takeover of Pakistan: Sharif

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Sharif, who has urged the masses to defy a government clampdown and join a nationwide protest, said the "chances of army takeover is absolutely nil".

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Gasly wins astonishing Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The Renault Formula One team will be renamed Alpine F1 from 2021, competing in French colours to showcase the carmaker's sportscar brand, new company CEO Luca de Meo announced on Sunday.

Brokers told to disclose holding details in listed cos

Brokers told to disclose holding details in listed cos

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The move will help in increasing transparency as well as providing correct picture of the actual shareholding of a listed company.

'Beedi' baron's gaffe incurs oppostions' ire

'Beedi' baron's gaffe incurs oppostions' ire

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A controversy broke out over remarks by 'beedi' baron and parliamentary committee member from the Bharatiya Janata Party Shyam Charan Gupta suggesting "nil" effect of smoking, evoking sharp reaction from opposition parties which sought his removal from the panel

Sports Shorts: Gujrathi jumps to joint lead, Anand draws

Sports Shorts: Gujrathi jumps to joint lead, Anand draws

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It took Gujrathi 40 moves to outwit Benjamin and now he shares the lead with six others. The fourth Indian to cross the 2700 ELO rating barrier, Gujrathi will face American Grandmaster Aleksandr Lenderman in the fifth round.

PCB planning to hold remaining PSL matches in November

PCB planning to hold remaining PSL matches in November

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board is planning to hold the remaining matches of PSL-5 in November provided the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemic improves in the next few months, PCB CEO Wasim Khan said. The PSL was suspended last Tuesday after the PCB revealed that a foreign player showed symptoms of the coronavirus, but Khan said the remaining matches may be held during the 10-day window available in November.

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Consumer durables: computer tablets, LEDs to cost less

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Stocks to watch: Videocon, Blue Star, Hitachi, MIRC Electronics, BPL, Whirlpool, Gitanjali, Titan Group

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Sindhu, who had won the silver at the World Championship last month, recovered from a mid-game slump to stave off the challenge from World No. 19 Minatsu Mitani of Japan 21-19, 16-21, 21-10 in a match that lasted 63 minutes.

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11

Highlights of Union Budget 2010-11

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee presented the Union Budget 2010-11 in parliament on Friday.

'Kareena is a masala film'

'Kareena is a masala film'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'She is a star and that has nothing to do with where she was born.' 'I always say about her that, wherever she would have been born and whatever job she would have done, she would have been a star

How to protect investors from stockbrokers

How to protect investors from stockbrokers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The problem is with the broking model and what brokers are allowed to do, notes Debashis Basu.

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

PIX: Inter Milan too good for Juve; Messi sees red!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in Serie A and Bundesliga.

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

There are four things that stand out in China's strategy for electric vehicles, says Vandana Gombar.

India 'A' lose series after washout

India 'A' lose series after washout

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The fourth and final day's play between India 'A' and Australia 'A' was called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain and a wet outfield as the second unofficial Test ended in a draw with the home side clinching the two-match series 1-0 in Brisbane.

Sonakshi, Swara or Sayani: Who wore it better?

Sonakshi, Swara or Sayani: Who wore it better?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

One outfit. Three celebrities. Tell us who wore it better.

11-minute hat-trick in Bundesliga drama

11-minute hat-trick in Bundesliga drama

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Substitute Joel Pohjanpalo scored a hat-trick in the last 11 minutes to fire Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 win at home to Hamburg SV on an afternoon of late Bundesliga drama on Saturday.

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer Robbie Keane announced his retirement on Wednesday after an 18-year career in which he scored 67 goals for his country to put him 15th on the list of all-time international marksmen.

Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, says Wales manager

Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, says Wales manager

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, Wales manager Chris Coleman has said, adding he was surprised the Euro 2016 semi-finalist was rushed back for the opening Premier League game against Liverpool.

Modi 2.0: FinMin may have bigger say in divestment

Modi 2.0: FinMin may have bigger say in divestment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Failure to sell Air India, IDBI may have prompted a change in strategy.

ONGC's oil production from Mumbai falls by 50%

ONGC's oil production from Mumbai falls by 50%

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

State-owned drilling firm ONGC has reported a more than 50 per cent decline in oil production at its fields off the Mumbai Coast due to the officers' strike, which entered the third day.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Ulips are attractive investments

Ulips are attractive investments

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'If you are looking to fulfil imminent long-term commitments, the new online Ulips are the right product for you,' notes Santosh Agarwal/Policybazaar.com.

Why implementing PM-KISAN may not be easy

Why implementing PM-KISAN may not be easy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Experts say improper records could lead to large-scale leakages and pilferage and benefits going to ineligible people.