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Minister part of $1million bribe to win Goa project: US firm

Minister part of $1million bribe to win Goa project: US firm

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

A New Jersey-based construction management firm has been charged with bribing Indian officials several crores of rupees to win two major water developmental projects in Goa and in Guwahati.

Surprise rate cut by RBI: What the experts have to say

Surprise rate cut by RBI: What the experts have to say

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The RBI cited lower-than-expected inflation, weak crude prices and weak demand, as well as the government's commitment to sticking to a fiscal deficit target as reasons.

How ICICI Bank plans to keep investors' wealth intact

How ICICI Bank plans to keep investors' wealth intact

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'We focused on de-risking our balance sheet but we are very clear that the steps we have taken over the past few years, about changing the proportion of the loan mix, improving the ratings of the incremental portfolio, and reducing the concentration risks have now created a strong position that will allow us to attain growth with stability.'

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The airline management has now sought a meeting with civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju to present the airline's plan.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

'MF industry needs simple KYC norms'

'MF industry needs simple KYC norms'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

'The number of first-time investors into MFs can grow four times more than the current rate if we are able to accept the bank KYCs.'

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Jobs hiring picks up but many sectors still await better days

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

More activity in the IT, health care, services sectors; manufacturing firms keeping fingers crossed.

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Government to take 'harsh punitive' action against shell cos

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

In a major crackdown on domestic shell companies, the government on Friday decided to take "harsh punitive" action, including freezing of their bank accounts used to launder money or evade taxes.

Note ban: Centre may still get a windfall

Note ban: Centre may still get a windfall

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

The theory that all banned notes will come back into the system may not be true. Anup Roy finds out.

Can Indian markets absorb FII selling?

Can Indian markets absorb FII selling?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It is unlikely that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) might increase their India allocation, given the overweight status for most FPIs.' 'Given the commentary from the Republican Party, an anti-imports approach means money will not flow out of the US.'

Xi takes over in new role as military 'Commander-in-Chief'

Xi takes over in new role as military 'Commander-in-Chief'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Besides being the President, 62-year-old Xi is already General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

A brief report card on Modi's ministers.

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The airline pitches its product and service, keeps silent about price in a new campaign as it looks to win over young business travelers.

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Execs of RIL, Essar, Cairn India, Jubilant Energy, ADAG detained.

Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The conflict began around Diwali when a group of workers demanded pay hike.

Who will regulate the regulators?

Who will regulate the regulators?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It would be a good idea to create independent oversight committees for each regulatory institution and indeed, even for their appellate bodies, says A K Bhattacharya.

Titan takes big leap towards 'Make in India'

Titan takes big leap towards 'Make in India'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

New plant will manufacture around 1 mn cases per annum.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty holds 8,400; TCS top laggard

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty holds 8,400; TCS top laggard

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

On the BSE, 1,493 shares declined and 1,236 shares rose. A total of 177 shares were unchanged

Online hiring activity up 6% in Jan

Online hiring activity up 6% in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Online activity grew in January on improved markets sentiment.

CEA Arvind Subramanian to leave FinMin, return to US

CEA Arvind Subramanian to leave FinMin, return to US

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Subramanian was the Dennis Weatherstone Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Global Development in the US before joining the ministry.

Brick-and-mortar retailers to offer deep discounts to shore up revenue

Brick-and-mortar retailers to offer deep discounts to shore up revenue

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Feel the pinch of predatory pricing by e-tailers

Airlines operate all-women crew flight

Airlines operate all-women crew flight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Vistara also operated all women crew flights, though on their domestic network.

In FY17 hotel occupancies hit 9-year high of 65%

In FY17 hotel occupancies hit 9-year high of 65%

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Corporate clients form more than half of the business for most branded hotels, especially in cities.

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The governance reforms, as an official put it, would bring in measures to track the performance of the executive-rank employees of the banks, intensively.

GST cut: Companies to pass it on to buyers

GST cut: Companies to pass it on to buyers

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Many consumer good companies say they will pass on the benefits to consumers, which will bring down prices.

The more problematic her health, the more determined she was to rule

The more problematic her health, the more determined she was to rule

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Having learnt her lesson in popular democracy, Jaya would become more populist than the DMK and more so than the imagery that mentor MGR had created in the Tamil voter's mind, both as an individual and as an elected ruler.'

Opinion: Why you should not donate to government funds

Opinion: Why you should not donate to government funds

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'These days, you could give the money to your maid or the person who comes to collect your garbage or your watchman; they are struggling to make ends meet.' 'You could help a friend whose business is at risk due to the lockdown and the struggling economy.' 'Even if you lend money to someone in this crisis, it will be more useful to the economy than parking your money in some government fund,' says Praful Nikam.

Here's how much Aamir, Salman, Akshay have made in 2016

Here's how much Aamir, Salman, Akshay have made in 2016

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Guess who ruled the box office in 2016?

RBI cautions banks against excessive lending to infra projects

RBI cautions banks against excessive lending to infra projects

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The NPAs of banks stood at over Rs 3 lakh crore as on December 2014.

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

It is urgent that we break the silence around the 'M' word, one ward and gram panchayat at a time, so that women and girls -- irrespective of their financial capacity -- can demand the information and materials they need, says Archana Patkar.

Why govt's moves on transfer pricing tax need clarity

Why govt's moves on transfer pricing tax need clarity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The government must rein in its tax officers.

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Two-in-one works just fine, find hotels

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Hospitality chains are hosting dual brands on one property, looking for operational efficiencies without diluting their brands, says Shivani Shinde Nadhe.

'Indian IT industry has to de-risk itself'

'Indian IT industry has to de-risk itself'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

"Protectionism is not new. The attention that is given is because there is a political and emotional element to it." TCS COO N G Subramaniam on why his company is optimistic despite global headwinds.

India's gold obsession needs a correction

India's gold obsession needs a correction

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

India's gold obsession needs a correction.

Insurance policy will cover in-home treatment, but conditions apply

Insurance policy will cover in-home treatment, but conditions apply

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Cases linked to surgery among those considered.

Govt should come down hard on cronies, says Mohandas Pai

Govt should come down hard on cronies, says Mohandas Pai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Mohandas Pai took part in an hour-long chat on rediff.com

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Search is on for reliable indicators of underlying activity.

Mayawati's close aide among 19 booked in UP memorial scam

Mayawati's close aide among 19 booked in UP memorial scam

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati's close aide Naseemuddin Siddiqui and former minister Babu Singh Kushwaha were among the 19 people booked on Wednesday for their alleged role in the Rs 1,400 crore scam in the construction of Dalit memorials and parks in Uttar Pradesh.