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Efforts to sell PSU stakes lose steam

Efforts to sell PSU stakes lose steam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

One crucial revenue source that can help the government achieve its fiscal-deficit target is the proceeds from the sale of its stakes in public sector companies.

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.

It's chilly, but companies fire up IPO plans

It's chilly, but companies fire up IPO plans

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Unfavourable secondary market conditions aren't a big concern for IPOs by good quality companies.

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.

How to profit from share buybacks

How to profit from share buybacks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Before participating, consider company's long-term prospects, premium offered and acceptance ratio.

Will Ayushman Bharat disrupt the health insurance market?

Will Ayushman Bharat disrupt the health insurance market?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

As a result of the mass state-led scheme, the processes in the health insurance market could get simplified over time and become uniform

All about Modi's PMO

All about Modi's PMO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Who are the men the prime minister relies on to execute his impressive agenda?

Vaidik issue overshadows PM Modi's Brazil visit

Vaidik issue overshadows PM Modi's Brazil visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The Prime Ministers Office is upset that the Congress party was deliberately playing up the Saeed-Vaidik meeting in Parliament to detract attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with the Chinese president. Rediff.com contributor Renu Mittal reports

Technology, innovation to drive growth for HUL

Technology, innovation to drive growth for HUL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Manwani said HUL was using technology across the value chain from manufacturing to distribution, marketing and advertising in its endeavour to be future-ready.

The trouble with the richie itch

The trouble with the richie itch

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The basics and history of India's tax policy suggests that increase in the number of taxpayers has occurred and so has compliance with a reduction of tax slabs and moderate rates of tax.

SpiceJet beats Jet Airways to bag No 2 rank

SpiceJet beats Jet Airways to bag No 2 rank

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

IndiGo's passenger load factor, at 67% in July, fell six percentage points from the same month last year.

'Nothing to worry, Infosys is in a comfortable position now'

'Nothing to worry, Infosys is in a comfortable position now'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

U B Pravin Rao explains how the company is executing the strategy.

E-tail bug bites consumer durables firms

E-tail bug bites consumer durables firms

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

While e-commerce operations for these firms are small at the moment, it is slated to grow in the next 3 to 4 years.

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

RBI working overtime to meet Rajan's licence deadline

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

After the screening, the shortlisted candidates will be vetted by an external committee, to be headed by former RBI governor, Bimal Jalan.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

Equity outlook: First hope for change in 30 years

Equity outlook: First hope for change in 30 years

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The watershed 2014 Indian election has thrown a decisive mandate after 30 years of coalition-based governments.

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The sun is out. The flood waters have receded. Keralites have spent crores in quickly cleaning up the state and making it visitor ready. Go to Kerala folks!

7 smart ways to keep your employees happy

7 smart ways to keep your employees happy

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Always respect your employees and treat them as equals.

Sebi imposes Rs 86-cr penalty on DLF

Sebi imposes Rs 86-cr penalty on DLF

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

DLFknowingly suppressed material facts: Sebi

Tata Realty, L&T put mall projects on the block

Tata Realty, L&T put mall projects on the block

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

While one of them is on the verge of opening, three others are expected to come up in the next three years.

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

No 'trial runs' in ensuring India's security

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

'The debate is not whether the Indian defence apparatus is in a state of disrepair, but whether it is capable of securing the defence of the country if any envisaged threat becomes real.'

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Ghazi Attack tells the story about one of the 'last unsolved greatest mysteries of the 1971 war.'

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.

Rajini 2.0 and the making of a political Thalaiva

Rajini 2.0 and the making of a political Thalaiva

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Tamil Nadu has time and again proved that it needs a decisive leader even if corrupt, rather than an indecisive leader, however good-hearted, good-natured and honest he may be, writes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Was SP feud a veil for Akhilesh's failure?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Akhilesh believes his catchment area is the 4.1 million new voters who are 18 to 19 years old.

SoftBank gets ready for 3rd Indian innings

SoftBank gets ready for 3rd Indian innings

Rediff.com25 May 2017

With a new $100-billion technology fund, SoftBank is likely to go after market leaders.

Is Indian economy capable of attracting foreign investment?

Is Indian economy capable of attracting foreign investment?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Since 2000-01, the Indian economy has shown the tendency of being unable to absorb all domestic savings as investments.

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Sangh mutiny against Modi, Shah if BJP fails to win UP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'The disquiet in the Sangh is, of course, over demonetisation.' 'But more than that, it is about the growing centralisation in the running of the government and party,'

This start-up from IITians helps you find a job

This start-up from IITians helps you find a job

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

While funds will not be a constraint, the challenge for Aasaanjobs will be to reach out to people with no internet, says M Saraswathy.

Why the rising value of the dollar is bad news for America

Why the rising value of the dollar is bad news for America

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Abheek Barua & Bidisha Ganguly explain why the US treasury should intervene if the overvalued greenback continues to rise.

Rupee seen at 57.9 to the dollar

Rupee seen at 57.9 to the dollar

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The central bank has been intervening in the foreign exchange market by buying dollars, and this is capping the rupee's gains.

Why GST will help the auto industry

Why GST will help the auto industry

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

GST will yield 'better value for money' for car buyers, increasing automobile industry demand, says Sandip Neogi.

Paanch sawaal for Kejriwal

Paanch sawaal for Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Sunil Sethi raises five questions to avoid the pitfalls that ended his ignominious earlier tenure as chief minister exactly a year ago

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

'Andhra Pradesh is Gujarat of the East coast'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Andhra Pradesh now comes third in ease of doing business.

Freshdesk: An Indian product wins global recognition

Freshdesk: An Indian product wins global recognition

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

'We had a great product for the global market and we could sell it globally resulting in this amazing growth.' 'When customers come online and buy a product, they don't look at whether it is created in India or somewhere else.'

'I don't make boring films'

'I don't make boring films'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'End of the day, my thing is, entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.'

Here come the gold diggers ... again!

Here come the gold diggers ... again!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The Unnao gold hunt is an exercise in softening Hindu sentiments in the bigger dig for votes in Uttar Pradesh in 2014

'Remove regulatory cholesterol to create jobs'

'Remove regulatory cholesterol to create jobs'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

One popular strategy is to hire contract workers.

Minimum government? It starts right here!

Minimum government? It starts right here!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Nobody is clear what 'minimum government maximum governance' means.