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'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Defence and aerospace show huge potential thanks to the government's Make in India push.'

Second wave of Covid not over yet, can't lower guard: Govt

Second wave of Covid not over yet, can't lower guard: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

71 districts reported Covid case positivity rate of more than 10 per cent in the week from June 23 to 29, the government said, adding that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over.

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

How TN's poll sops went from entitlement to empowerment

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A time has thus come when state encouragement for rural students led to empowerment of the socio-economically marginalised sections of the population. It included women. Today, with greater exposure and consequent enlightenment, it has gone beyond 'empowerment' to become 'entitlement', says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mukesh Ambani's port, power firms get ready for big boom

Mukesh Ambani's port, power firms get ready for big boom

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The two companies have approached banks to raise up to Rs 8,000 crore as debt to fund their expansion plans.

It's time govt started taking decisions: Deepak Parekh

It's time govt started taking decisions: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Deepak Parekh, chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), India's largest mortgage lender, says the exuberance in industry about the new government is justified but big ideas articulated by the prime minister need speedy implementation.

Why Are Banks Venturing Into New Areas?

Why Are Banks Venturing Into New Areas?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

For now, the concerns over bad loans have taken a back seat; a bigger challenge for the banking community is credit growth, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Ask Mayank: How can I be SUCCESSFUL?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

IAF vice chief rebukes critics of Rafale deal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

NSA Doval, defence top brass brief Union ministers on the deal to help them counter Opposition charges.

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jaitley's Budget has the potential to change the face of Modi's Bharat

Explained! High GDP vs poor corporate earnings

Explained! High GDP vs poor corporate earnings

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has noted the contradiction.

India can become $10 trillion economy in 20 years: PwC

India can become $10 trillion economy in 20 years: PwC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

India has the potential to achieve 9 per cent growth rate and become a $10 trillion economy by 2034 on the back of concerted efforts by the corporate sector and a constructive role played by the government, a PwC report said on Monday.

'Govt must come with a survival package'

'Govt must come with a survival package'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'Without reviving employment, consumer confidence will not go up.'

Sonia opposes corporatisation of Rae Bareli coach factory

Sonia opposes corporatisation of Rae Bareli coach factory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

This was a rare instance when Gandhi raised an issue during the Zero Hour.

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first phase of the pan India roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination drive at 10.30 am via video conferencing.

Net neutrality and the privacy debate

Net neutrality and the privacy debate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Indian policy-makers must see the choices before them as economic, not moral, ones, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

FM makes case for rate cut; experts say RBI may wait

FM makes case for rate cut; experts say RBI may wait

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Jaitley said inflation has been under control for long and is likely to remain so on the back of good monsoon and unlikely spike in oil prices.

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses

India did $32.6 bn M&A deals this year; infra high on the list

India did $32.6 bn M&A deals this year; infra high on the list

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In the corresponding period of the last year, there were 614 deals worth $ 27.7 billion.

A brilliant plan to help India achieve top spot in solar power

A brilliant plan to help India achieve top spot in solar power

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

India needs to fix policy paralysis in order to reach teh top slot in solar power.

Wishlist for new PM: India Inc waits for reforms tsunami

Wishlist for new PM: India Inc waits for reforms tsunami

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Wishlist for new PM includes growth boosters, reining in inflation, faster project clearance and reversal of Land Acquisition Act

India's decision on FDI a positive step: US defence industry

India's decision on FDI a positive step: US defence industry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

There is unlikely to be a rush towards the country unless New Delhi is ready with fairly applied regulations.

47% Covid victims in India aged below 60 years: Govt

47% Covid victims in India aged below 60 years: Govt

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

"Also, 35 per cent deaths were recorded in the age group of 45-60 years, 10 per cent in the age group of 26-44 years and one per cent each in the age group of 18-25 years and below 17 years," the health secy said.

How Sitharaman plans to tackle economic slowdown

How Sitharaman plans to tackle economic slowdown

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

As the government plans to take sector-specific steps to tackle the slump, Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon hold talks with representatives from various sectors to get and take steps so that the confidence of those sectors can be restored.

Buy Tejas Mark 1-A now, don't wait for Mark II, HAL tells IAF

Buy Tejas Mark 1-A now, don't wait for Mark II, HAL tells IAF

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The HAL wants the IAF to buy 80 Tejas Mark I-A to keep the production line occupied from 2020 to 2023-24

'The need to look outward is common to both India and China'

'The need to look outward is common to both India and China'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

No Indian auto brand (including Tata or Mahindra) is well-known globally.

'For 8 pc growth India must invest in education, healthcare and environment'

'For 8 pc growth India must invest in education, healthcare and environment'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

ISB professor Tarun Jain talks to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com about what the government must do to achieve 8 pc growth.

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian spoke on a wide range of issues -- from GDP growth and fiscal consolidation to job creation and GST.

Good news for Indian IT workers; US L-1B visas are now easier to get

Good news for Indian IT workers; US L-1B visas are now easier to get

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Such a move, Obama argued would attract larger foreign direct investment to the US.

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.'

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

WhatsApp has drawn massive criticism from users globally, including India over concerns that data was being shared with its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp, on its part, has maintained that messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the private messages on WhatsApp's platform.

'An entrepreneurial revolution is taking place in India'

'An entrepreneurial revolution is taking place in India'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

K Pandia Rajan, an expert on the employment scene and recruiting speaks on the buoyancy in the Indian economy and what youngsters can look forward to.

India is capable of building large aircraft: Boeing

India is capable of building large aircraft: Boeing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

India has got the money and workforce, but no Indian firm has so far decided to do it

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.

India not to import power equipment from China: R K Singh

India not to import power equipment from China: R K Singh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The minister further said state discoms should not give orders for supply of equipment to Chinese firms.

Rafale row is more stupidity than scam

Rafale row is more stupidity than scam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Rafale will surely be flying in Indian skies next year. But the way the BJP government has botched this will cast a shadow on defence acquisitions in the years to come.

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Will Fed hike rates in December? Experts list reasons

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The markets, at this point, have rallied on the view that the Fed will not budge from the zero-bound as long as inflation remains subdued

SBI is the most trusted bank but needs to shift gears for Gen-X

SBI is the most trusted bank but needs to shift gears for Gen-X

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

SBI had a tough journey in the last 40 years.

'2022 will be year of consolidation for markets'

'2022 will be year of consolidation for markets'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'The IPO market is cooling off and getting a reality check.'

How Parrikar is failing the armed forces

How Parrikar is failing the armed forces

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Our large military requirements make for an enormous buyer's leverage, which the defence ministry fritters away in piecemeal purchases