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How Kishore Biyani got back his magic touch

How Kishore Biyani got back his magic touch

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

From the stock perspective, though, even as all the 10 analysts polled by Bloomberg have a 'buy' recommendation on FRL, their target price of Rs 535 suggest most of the positives are already priced in.

Pak may soon grant MFN status to India

Pak may soon grant MFN status to India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

India granted the MFN status to Pakistan in 1996

A few lessons for presenting a balanced Budget

A few lessons for presenting a balanced Budget

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Getting the balance between fiscal restraint and growth-contracting policy remains a problem.

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'It has even been suggested that Modi and Amit Shah, however grudgingly, harbour admiration for her controlling streak and steely resilience,' says Sunil Sethi.

MFN status must for India: Pakistani industry chamber

MFN status must for India: Pakistani industry chamber

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Zubair Ahmed Malik also said that the negative list should also be pruned to boost bilateral trade with India.

Yuvraj, Sehwag, Bhajji left out of World Cup probables

Yuvraj, Sehwag, Bhajji left out of World Cup probables

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India's selectors went on expected lines, leaving out former champions while giving the nod to top performers in domestic circuit in the 30-man probables' list for the 2015 World Cup.

Mistry's tenure saw LIC cut stake in Tata firms

Mistry's tenure saw LIC cut stake in Tata firms

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Insurer likely to support Ratan Tata; reduction in stake might have been profit booking.

Gift your parents a property

Gift your parents a property

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Individual should be extra careful when taking money from parents or relatives to buy a property

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is believed that Tata Sons was unhappy with Mistry's approach of shedding non-profit businesses, including the conglomerate's steel business in Europe, and concentrating only on cash cows

Indian companies that lost billions in overseas acquisitions

Indian companies that lost billions in overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Tata Steel, others sell assets abroad after taking massive impairments.

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Javadekar and the art of doing what's practical and possible

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Javadekar, along with Piyush Goyal and Dharmendra Pradhan, is among the few ministers who have party as well as ministerial responsibilities.

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Constantine names 32 probables for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

National football coach Stephen Constantine named 32 probables on Wednesday for India's upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup joint qualification Round 1 home and away matches against Nepal. India first host Nepal on March 12 at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium in Sajusarai, Guwahati, while the return leg is slated to be played in Nepal on March 17.

Why income fund investors need to tread carefully

Why income fund investors need to tread carefully

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

After Urjit Patel's appointment as RBI governor-designate, the bond market witnessed a sell-off, as it became evident that there won't be any significant change in stance

What Prasoon Joshi plans to do as Censor chief

What Prasoon Joshi plans to do as Censor chief

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

'Discussion, dialogue and mutual respect for varied points of view,' is what filmmakers can expect from the Censor Board, its new chief Prasoon Joshi tells Subhash K Jha.

Is it time to buy stocks of public sector banks?

Is it time to buy stocks of public sector banks?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

While some equity analysts have raised target prices for public sector banks, others remain cautious

Street concerns at Torrent-Elder deal

Street concerns at Torrent-Elder deal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Analysts are divided on the deal valuations. Some say Torrent could have bargained harder, as Sanofi, among others, passed it over.

Why all Budget numbers must be suspect

Why all Budget numbers must be suspect

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

For 2017-18 and 2018-19, investors are better off focusing on the quality of measures announced in the Budget and outside it rather than on the Budget numbers themselves, says T T Ram Mohan.

How Jet Airways plans to become profitable

How Jet Airways plans to become profitable

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Private carrier Jet Airways is re-working a comprehensive profitability plan sought by its foreign partner Etihad Airways, which completed a 24 per cent stake purchase in the Naresh Goyal-led carrier recently.

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Amid slump, FMCG companies pamper the price-conscious

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Improve speed of delivery, introduce smaller packs, create greater value

Where's the money to fund your ambitions, Mr Modi?

Where's the money to fund your ambitions, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitions abroad may run the risk of foundering on constraints at home.

Rising food prices to hit rural India in 2016

Rising food prices to hit rural India in 2016

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

India's overall retail inflation eased to 4.41 per cent in September, helped by falling commodity prices, but rural inflation was at 5.05 per cent

Why we need to manage our Budget expectations

Why we need to manage our Budget expectations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Most expect the Budget to be path-breaking.

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon

'Govt needs Rs 15.7 lakh crore to provide 24x7 power by 2019'

'Govt needs Rs 15.7 lakh crore to provide 24x7 power by 2019'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

According to the report, the generation projects envisaged for completion by 2018-19 need to be given priority in fuel linkage.

Air India to sell and lease back 14 Boeing 787s by March

Air India to sell and lease back 14 Boeing 787s by March

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Air India is aiming to improve its financials by pruning loss-making flights, improving fleet use, increasing web sales and selling & leasing back 14 Boeing 787s by March-end, top airline executives said on Monday.

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Cognizant to significantly expand local hiring in US

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Firm to prune domestic costs through initiatives such as voluntary separation

Budget: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Budget: Arun Jaitley could squeeze business to balance books

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The corporate income tax breaks make up a relatively small part of $80 billion in business giveaways.

TT Docomo to stay invested in Tata Tele

TT Docomo to stay invested in Tata Tele

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Docomo is looking to expand its reach beyond Japan and sees India and Africa as key emerging markets.

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Don't spread your investments too thin.

Trump vs Clinton: Whose economic policies will be better?

Trump vs Clinton: Whose economic policies will be better?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The fuzziness of Trump's economic blueprint remains the biggest risk.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

5 personal finance tips if you plan to start a business

5 personal finance tips if you plan to start a business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

For an entrepreneur, managing his personal finances well is half the battle won.

Worried over IIP nos, India Inc seeks rate cut by RBI

Worried over IIP nos, India Inc seeks rate cut by RBI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Expressing serious concern over contraction in industrial output in November, India Inc called for immediate policy interventions, including a rate cut by RBI, to prevent job losses and boost demand.

Cyrus Mistry's mantra for success

Cyrus Mistry's mantra for success

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

He wants his companies to have speed and agility to adapt to turbulent times

About 80 items likely on GST exemption list

About 80 items likely on GST exemption list

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Grains, non-mineral water might be on the list; biscuits, butter and cheese might attract GST

Ajit Doval to meet Pak NSA in a third country soon

Ajit Doval to meet Pak NSA in a third country soon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'The Indian strategy is to rope in the powerful Pakistan army in the negotiating spectrum. This can be done at the level of General Janjua, a former army commander,' reveals Rajeev Sharma.

How to get rid of a hangover

How to get rid of a hangover

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Simple ways to cure a hangover after a long New Year Eve party.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?

India Inc on a clean up drive, to shut loss-making businesses

India Inc on a clean up drive, to shut loss-making businesses

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

India Inc is either shutting loss making businesses or is hiving off allied verticals to enhance revenues.