News for 'Ro'

Banks take demand loans from RBI

Banks take demand loans from RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

According to sources, this is quite rare since most of the requirements of the banks are first met through call market borrowings and then through the repo window of RBI . Under the repo, banks borrow funds from RBI by pledging government securities.

Sari nights and henna parties

Sari nights and henna parties

Rediff.com21 May 2008

As Indians become wealthier they are spending more to stage elaborate multi-day events leading up to the ceremony. India's $31bn wedding industry is growing at 25 per cent a year, according to a report in the Indian magazine The Week.

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

After Rs 65bn loss, SBI mulls strategic advisor

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

According to SBI executives, the aim is to do things efficiently with an eye on profitability, and get a feedback on areas, including which business to enter and which to exit.

Auction mulled for mines with proven reserves

Auction mulled for mines with proven reserves

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Under the current system, companies apply to state governments, which in turn recommend the shortlisted entities to the central government.

AKS: Only for Himesh fans

AKS: Only for Himesh fans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The film has no story and poor acting. But excellent songs.

Green PCs won't burn your pocket

Green PCs won't burn your pocket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

RoHS-compliance is still at an awareness stage in India.

Points to remember before closing a loan

Points to remember before closing a loan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Remember to take important documents like no dues certificate.

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Ruias to seek govt view on sale

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

The Ruias are contemplating approaching the Ministry of Company Affairs for its views on the Right of First Refusal (RoFR) clause in their shareholders' agreement with Hutchison Telecom International Ltd (HTIL).

Vodafone chalks out strategies for brand relaunch

Vodafone chalks out strategies for brand relaunch

Rediff.com21 May 2007

With the completion of the acquisition of Hutch Essar earlier this month, British mobile major Vodafone is chalking out strategies to relaunch the rechristened 'Vodafone Essar' brand in India.

Union minister's son denies kidnap

Union minister's son denies kidnap

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Speaking from his hotel room in Chennai, he told TV9 news channel that he had come to Chennai on his own on Tuesday, disputing his estranged wife Susheela's complaint to the police that he was kidnapped from a hotel room in Chitoor town.

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Modiji, please extend the lockdown!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Premature lifting of the lockdown will spread the disease from asymptomatics, and those undetected, to the whole community, ushering in prolonged misery, preventable and avoidable deaths, famine and social unrest,' warns Dr Debashish Danda.

Yusuf Pathan replaces Sehwag

Yusuf Pathan replaces Sehwag

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat in the Twenty20 World Cup final against Pakistan in Johannesburg on Monday.

Software's new challenges

Software's new challenges

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The export-oriented software industry has reacted in several ways to the negative impact of rupee appreciation on its financial performance, especially in the last (April-June) quarter.

Pune gets 1st Taj Gateway Hotel

Pune gets 1st Taj Gateway Hotel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The contract has been entered into with Paranjpe Schemes Construction Limited and the new hotel will be a part of the Taj Business Hotels portfolio, a release stated.

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.

India must lead WTO talks: US

India must lead WTO talks: US

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The US on Tuesday said India must play a leadership role for achieving a global trade-liberalising agreement among 150 WTO members under the Doha Round of negotiations.

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Work can wait, family can't, say stranded migrants

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Daily wagers are running out of resources, including ration and cash, and the state governments might not be able to sustain their needs for a longer period of time, given the lockdown has already been extended until May 3.

Federer wary of dangerous Gonzalez

Federer wary of dangerous Gonzalez

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Australian Open final appears to promise two possible scenarios, either the finest display of stroke-making in living memory or the maestro Roger Federer simply crushing Chilean dasher Fernando Gonzalez.

LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng

LA Classic: Sania goes down to Meng

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

China's Yuan Meng beat Indian 16th seed Sania Mirza 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA tournament in Los Angeles.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

Singapore Armed Forces beat Mahindra

Singapore Armed Forces beat Mahindra

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Chaiman Therdsak's goal from a free-kick gave the visitors a 1-0 victory in the AFC Cup match.

A lacklustre Road Romeo

A lacklustre Road Romeo

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Ashitha and debutant Dileep Pai shine in this otherwise lacklustre fare directed by much the experienced Sai Prakash. There is not even an iota of freshness in the film.

Perfect Stranger not so perfect

Perfect Stranger not so perfect

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Perfect Stranger could have made a good film had the scriptwriter, Todd Komarnicki, and the director, James Foley, been less careless.

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The firm will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in marketing, cash backs and promotional spends

Yamagola Malli...review

Yamagola Malli...review

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Yamagola is a three-hour laugh riot with Srikanth-Venu combo entertaining you once again.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

No higher offer for buying out Essar: Sarin

No higher offer for buying out Essar: Sarin

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

British telecom giant Vodafone on Wednesday ruled out any higher offer for buying out Essar's 33 per cent stake in mobile venture Hutch-Essar, saying it would be same as that for Hutchison Telecom's stake.

Footballers take ballet lessons

Footballers take ballet lessons

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

Footballers at second division leaders QPR are taking ballet lessons from a member of the English National Ballet to help them win promotion.

UP avoid relegation

UP avoid relegation

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The defending champions beat Andhra by an innings and 103 runs on the third day of their seventh and last Ranji Trophy match.

Deposit rates to climb

Deposit rates to climb

Rediff.com30 Dec 2006

According to sources close to the developments, major PSU banks -- State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, and Union Bank of India -- were likely to review the deposit rates for a possible upward move.

Coast Guard to get vessels to fight pollution

Coast Guard to get vessels to fight pollution

Rediff.com27 May 2007

The commissioning of these ships is of great significance for the Coast Guard, that is the nodal agency for oil spill response in India's Exclusive Economic Zone under the National Oil Disaster Contingency Plan.

Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways

Four key lessons to revamp the ailing Railways

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Railways must pull back its share of freight traffic.

It is no longer about phones vs computers

It is no longer about phones vs computers

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers, says Ritwik Sharma.

Ringing Bells to face action if fails to deliver Rs 251 phone

Ringing Bells to face action if fails to deliver Rs 251 phone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ringing Bells has said the manufacturing cost of the phone is about Rs 2,500.

Crackdown on shell cos forces 1 in 3 registered firms to shut shop

Crackdown on shell cos forces 1 in 3 registered firms to shut shop

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

A crackdown on shell companies, increased regulatory compliance and failure of companies to avail bank credit, and defaulting on loans are some of the reasons cited by accounting professionals for the closure of such a large number of companies

What the Winter has wrought

What the Winter has wrought

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

India needs to stop pretending it's something other than what it really is. Only then will its native genius allow it to reach for the stars, once again.

Russian ships leave for India

Russian ships leave for India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

These will be the first joint anti-terror exercises.