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In about 7 years, digital gold accounts cross 80 million

In about 7 years, digital gold accounts cross 80 million

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Digital gold is gold purchased online from various platforms including Paytm or Google Pay and stored in your online account.

Women's taxi services are struggling to make ends meet

Women's taxi services are struggling to make ends meet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Ironically, amid these struggles, interest in these taxi services has grown, as concerns over women's safety have escalated.

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'Expectations were being built up about radical moves and the action plan did not disappoint.'

Two IDBI Bank entities lose chief executives

Two IDBI Bank entities lose chief executives

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

There is churning at the top in IDBI Bank's two group entities.

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Despite a temporary relief, foreign investors still see the sword of double-taxation hanging above their hard earned returns.

Will more subscribers gravitate to RJio for free offer?

Will more subscribers gravitate to RJio for free offer?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Jio's100-million subscribers target appears an uphill task in the next one month, believe analysts. Also, the existing subscribers are already witnessing slowdown in data speed thanks to the high traffic.

From the brink to recovery, India's retail sector pins hope on 2021

From the brink to recovery, India's retail sector pins hope on 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

With an epic battle of billionaires for supremacy in one of the world's most prolific markets and a pandemic-propelled surge in online shopping in the background, India's nearly trillion-dollar retail market is hoping to touch 85 per cent of the pre-COVID business in the first half of the New Year. In a year when the COVID-19 carnage ripped apart the retail business, circa 2020 will best go down for the unravelling of the war between Jeff Bezos, the world's wealthiest man, and richest Indian Mukesh Ambani for pre-eminence in the booming market that is estimated to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025. It all started with Ambani's Reliance Industries agreeing in August to buy assets of the nation's second-largest retailer for Rs 24,713 crore, just a year after Bezos' Amazon purchased an indirect stake in the indebted Future Retail.

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

30 stocks with potential for strong RoE gains

30 stocks with potential for strong RoE gains

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Mid-caps in cyclical sectors such as cement, financials and capital goods estimated to earn much more

Will Vishal Kampani become India Inc's best friend?

Will Vishal Kampani become India Inc's best friend?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Vishal Kampani has big shoes to fill as his father is close to the Ambanis, the Wadias and the Ruias, says Dev Chatterjee.

Realty-high GSC to invest $1 bn in India over 3 years

Realty-high GSC to invest $1 bn in India over 3 years

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It also expects to get its REIT listed on the Singapore stock exchange next year.

12 mistakes that could kill your start-up

12 mistakes that could kill your start-up

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

You have a great product. But is that enough?

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

Sebi to study global systems to catch manipulators early

Sebi to study global systems to catch manipulators early

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The typical modus-operandi of such entities involves setting up of a company, followed by tall claims about their proposed business ventures.

Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia for two-day visit

Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia for two-day visit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Combating threat of terrorism and radicalisation are expected to figure high on the agenda of the talks between Modi and the leadership of Saudi Arabia, a country known as spiritual home of Islam which recently has formed a major coalition of 34 Muslim nations to fight terror, particularly the Islamic State.

New accounting norms to hit banking, telecom firms most

New accounting norms to hit banking, telecom firms most

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Banking and telecom will see the highest impact of this transition.

One-stop shop for sourcing & buying raw materials for SMEs

One-stop shop for sourcing & buying raw materials for SMEs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Power2SME, a one-stop shop for sourcing and buying raw materials for SMEs, is the only B2B firm in this space.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

Markets end flat ahead of Rail Budget, F&O expiry

Markets end flat ahead of Rail Budget, F&O expiry

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex and the 50-share Nifty ended flat at the mark of 29,008 and 8,767 respectively.

Blackstone, Embassy pad up to launch first REIT, raise Rs 4k cr

Blackstone, Embassy pad up to launch first REIT, raise Rs 4k cr

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Draft prospectus to be filed next week; second trust, with Panchshil, in a few months

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since last month, the realty (down 23%), auto (down 16%) and finance (down 14%) indices have underperformed the market by falling over 13%, as against 8% decline in the benchmark indices

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A loyalty programme, same-day delivery and repeatability are driving EkStop's business but scaling up and addressing competition are vital.

Power sector sees $4-billion consolidation in 4 months

Power sector sees $4-billion consolidation in 4 months

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The month also saw Adani Power acquiring the 600-Mw Korba West thermal power plant from the Gautam Thapar-led Avantha group for Rs 4,200 crore (Rs 42 billion).

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Insurance firms want more clarity before increasing foreign partner's stake.

The poor deposit life savings in banks, while rich take loans and flee, says PM

The poor deposit life savings in banks, while rich take loans and flee, says PM

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Vijay Mallya, who faces prosecution in India, is reportedly in London.

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

5 lessons PE funds have learnt in India

5 lessons PE funds have learnt in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Experts say it's not only important to get due-diligence done by an independent firm but it needs to be cross-checked, too.

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The new Insurance Bill may take little time to see light of teh day.

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Strategic direction post-COVID-19 and further details on asset monetisation are key expectations from the 43rd AGM of RIL, analysts said.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Bandhan finds that banking licence comes with challenges

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

From zeroing in on the best means for stake dilution to moving beyond microfinance, Bandhan navigates a tough path. Namrata Acharya reports.

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

Markets end higher after late-day rally; IT shares rebound

Markets end higher after late-day rally; IT shares rebound

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Rebound in IT majors TCS and Infosys in late trades helped markets end higher.

Markets ended lower amid global worry; aviation, pharma gain

Markets ended lower amid global worry; aviation, pharma gain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

BSE Metal and Capital Goods indices plunged over 2% followed by counters like Consumer Durables, Auto, Banks and Realty, all falling down between 1-2%.

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Essar group hinted at challenging the verdict, citing last week's Supreme Court order that upheld the August 2018 amendment to the IBC law.

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

How India's financial sector tackled economic crisis

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.

Broader markets outperform; FMCG, pharma shares weigh

Broader markets outperform; FMCG, pharma shares weigh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Among the index heavyweights, Reliance Industries ended down 1.9% while mortage lender HDFC eased 0.2%. FMCG major ITC ended down 1.3%.

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

None of the top five start-ups launched by IITians - Flipkart, Zomato, Ola Cabs, Housing.com and Inmobi - were incubated at IITs

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Patanjali, to a large extent, has penetrated the target group for its products. As a result, increasing the consumer base and revenue by 100 per cent in FY18 will be a stiff challenge.