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Don't harass honest taxpayers, Modi tells IRS officers

Don't harass honest taxpayers, Modi tells IRS officers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Modi told the probationers to have a 'sensitive' and 'humane' approach to the job.

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The family that used to make the legendary sports car wants to bring the same design panache to luxury flats.

Why buying TriZetto is a pretty smart move by Cognizant

Why buying TriZetto is a pretty smart move by Cognizant

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The acquisition has opened a market to 245,000 healthcare providers, 350 payers (insurance firms) and 180 million lives.

Dawn of 'paisa vasool' video parlours

Dawn of 'paisa vasool' video parlours

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

While it is very difficult to ascertain the total number of such screens across the country, a study, commissioned by a film company, projects an annual revenue loss of Rs 436 crore (Rs 4.36 billion) to the film industry from just 500 such screens, which charge only Rs 15 a ticket.

About time Modi spends money on military!

About time Modi spends money on military!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The political-electoral calculus favours spending thousands of crores on vanity projects like Sardar Patel's statue and the Central Vista over building up our military to handle the confrontations and conflicts that loom large, points out Ajai Shukla.

Our spectrum allocation is transparent, says Prasad

Our spectrum allocation is transparent, says Prasad

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The minister said revenue receipts for 2014-15 will be generated from auction of spectrum in 800MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands and from annual spectrum usage charges.

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Tamil Nadu has cornered around 18.63 per cent of the fresh investments in Q1FY21 and topped the list of state-wise investments. These investments should help create over 67,212 jobs.

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Can India get to $5 trillion?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'There is a fiscal crisis building up, which might become apparent when the Finance Commission presents its report,' warns T N Ninan.

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The brand integration not only marks the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world, but will also set the company on its future journey to offer strong digital experiences to 1 billion Indians on its 4G network.

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.

Indian pharma cos well positioned for global growth: S&P

Indian pharma cos well positioned for global growth: S&P

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The growth prospects are particularly high for Indian companies in the speciality and complex generic drugs segment in the US, the report said.

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

Odd-even scheme: 753 people challaned for violations

Odd-even scheme: 753 people challaned for violations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

As many as 753 violators of the odd-even scheme were challaned on Monday, the 11th day of the car-rationing measure's implementation in New Delhi.

Call drops? Blame the govt not mobile operators

Call drops? Blame the govt not mobile operators

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A basic problem is that the cost of spectrum and licences relative to earnings is too high.

Rebuilding a 'desirable' Infosys will take 36 months: Murthy

Rebuilding a 'desirable' Infosys will take 36 months: Murthy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Murthy sought the shareholders understanding, support and encouragement in this exciting and rewarding journey of the next three years.

PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The quarter also saw exits worth $1.9 billion across 37 deals, 59 per cent higher YoY. This was driven by one of India's largest PE-backed IPO exit, the $1-billion partial exit by Carlyle in the SBI Cards IPO.

Budget: The devil is in the detail

Budget: The devil is in the detail

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Strategic sales are tricky and were last undertaken when the Vajpayee government was in power.

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

It will take a female domestic worker 22,277 years to earn a top CEO of a tech company makes in one year.

Nestle set to relaunch more Maggi variants

Nestle set to relaunch more Maggi variants

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The launch of Maggi's second noodle variant is in exclusive partnership with Snapdeal.

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Darjeeling is on the boil over the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. June and July are bad months to have a strike. Tea picking during its most valuable season has been affected. Those consequences will be felt all over the world and ultimately damage Darjeeling tea.

'It's a balanced Budget that protects the interests of different groups'

'It's a balanced Budget that protects the interests of different groups'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian's interview.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Economically, India is going to be a significant force'

'Economically, India is going to be a significant force'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

In India to take part in a board meeting, Martin Sorrell, chief executive officer of WPP, spoke to Alokananda Chakraborty on a wide range of subjects.

Benefit of Ranbaxy deal to accrue in few years: Sun Pharma

Benefit of Ranbaxy deal to accrue in few years: Sun Pharma

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The proposed acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2014, subject to approvals from Indian Courts and the anti-trust body in India and the US

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The 47-year-old Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket for the next nine months at the BCCI's General Body meeting in Mumbai, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

COVID-19: How Mumbai has been done in by poor planning

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Urban planners and real estate experts say bad town planning in Mumbai and rising deaths during the ongoing pandemic are a "sad reality". Dev Chatterjee and Raghavendra Kamath report.

GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI

GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The central bank is the money manager of the government, and not a guarantor of any debt.

Is India's 5G dream in trouble?

Is India's 5G dream in trouble?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Nivedita Mookerji explains why a timely rollout of 5G may not be easy in India.

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL's new orders might be hit

Kolkata flyover collapse: IVRCL's new orders might be hit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

In 2009, the company was blacklisted by the then Andhra Pradesh government after two labourers were killed when a trench dug for sewage pipe caved in

How the note purge affects India's states

How the note purge affects India's states

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The ripples from November 8 may be seen in next year's state budgets.

Mourinho feels Neymar 'not expensive'; Klopp criticises deal

Mourinho feels Neymar 'not expensive'; Klopp criticises deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Jose Mourinho and Juergen Klopp's conflicting views on Neymar's imminent move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain offer an insight into how the 222 million euro (199 million pounds) deal has divided opinion across football.

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Budget: Government must explain the numbers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Nirmalaji's Budget announcements have long-term implications and are not backed by enough money when the short-term outlook looks bleak,' notes T N C Rajagopalan.

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Out of 15 lakh companies, only 6 lakh file returns: Adhia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Close to 9 lakh registered companies are not filing annual returns with the ministry of corporate affairs and are a potential source of money laundering, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said on Saturday.

Fine dining gets a taste of lockdown blues

Fine dining gets a taste of lockdown blues

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Now they are reinventing their strategies to stay afloat, as they see no sign of recovery for at least six months.

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

'The Centre brought down expenses by as much as Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion).'

How RJio's ambitious plans can play spoilsport

How RJio's ambitious plans can play spoilsport

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

RJio's aggressive plans will lead to significant impact on listed companies in this space

Internet for all? Critical to fix these issues first

Internet for all? Critical to fix these issues first

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Indian market is highly competitive, and tariffs here are amongst the lowest in the world.

Jio's new plans will add to Airtel, Voda's woes

Jio's new plans will add to Airtel, Voda's woes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Revenues of Airtel and Idea have been hit by falling realisation and analysts said margins would be affected by higher costs.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Since 2013, the FDA has banned around 30 Indian drug manufacturing units for various violations