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Modi euphoria makes India overpriced: TPG Capital

Modi euphoria makes India overpriced: TPG Capital

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

TPG was one of the first global private equity firms to enter Asia, opening a Shanghai office in 1994.

Even as rabi crop rots in fields farmers prepare for kharif season

Even as rabi crop rots in fields farmers prepare for kharif season

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Normally, kharif sowing of vegetable seeds starts during the first week of May across the country. Farmers start preparing their fields to make them suitable for kharif sowing during the second fortnight of April. Now, however, faced with the lockdown, farmers are in a hurry to clear their fields of rabi crop and prepare for kharif planting. With a normal monsoon forecast this year, they are doing all they can to take advantage of pre-monsoon showers.

Banks must cut lending rates to boost growth, says India Inc

Banks must cut lending rates to boost growth, says India Inc

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Corporate houses believe RBI must cut rates to boost investment in the system.

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India Inc on Saturday cheered the road map for lowering corporate taxation.

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

Shutdown puts Rs 15-trillion debt at risk

Shutdown puts Rs 15-trillion debt at risk

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Some of the top indebted companies likely to face financial headwinds in the coming quarters include NTPC, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, Adani Power, JSW Steel, UPL, and Steel Authority of India. Together these 201 companies owed Rs 14.9 trillion to their lenders at the end of September 30, 2019, up 4.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) during the first half of FY20.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

Infosys @ 25: Stock surges 23% on BSE in 2018

Infosys @ 25: Stock surges 23% on BSE in 2018

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Starting its journey with a gross revenue of $5 million during its stock market debut on June 14, 1993, Infosys has reached dizzying heights, with a revenue of $10.93 billion in 2017-18

CCD's fundraising could be hit by complex shareholding

CCD's fundraising could be hit by complex shareholding

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A complex holding structure and unrelated businesses clubbed under one roof could have been the reasons that prompted investors to shun the stock, experts say. These are likely to impact the company's ability to raise funds, too, they add.

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Should you accumulate this stock for 15-20 years?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

India Inc endorses Modi's vision of India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of India outlined in his address to Parliament, India Inc said the efforts to improve farm productivity, rein in price rise and impart skills to youth will transform the nation in the days to come.

When bears come calling, brokers take bond route

When bears come calling, brokers take bond route

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Many have downgraded EPS estimates for the Sensex in FY12.

Kasliwal scion acquitted of rape charge

Kasliwal scion acquitted of rape charge

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Citing lack of evidence and the prosecution's failure in proving the case, a sessions court in Mumbai on Wednesday acquitted Abhishek Kasliwal, son of the owner of Shriram Mills, in a 2006 rape case

MVA's coordination panel will examine NPR: Uddhav

MVA's coordination panel will examine NPR: Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

A coordination panel comprising senior leaders of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra will look into various aspects of the National Population Register (NPR), Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in Mumbai on Tuesday. Addressing the media in Vidhan Bhavan in south Mumbai, where the budget session of the state legislature is underway, Thackeray said, "Responsible leaders of the three parties will be part of it (coordination committee on NPR)." "I won't let anyone snatch the rights of any citizens of Maharashtra. I am very clear on this," he said, when asked about differences in the ruling alliance over the implementation of NPR in the state.

India Inc hails Modi's Make in India campaign

India Inc hails Modi's Make in India campaign

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India campaign and the emphasis on ease of doing business, India Inc today said the initiative mirrors the country's ambition to sprint ahead in the global manufacturing race, thereby creating jobs and boosting economic growth.

Indians face COVID-19 with record debt, stalled income

Indians face COVID-19 with record debt, stalled income

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Indians face COVID-19 with record debt, stalled income.

Azam Khan apologises for sexist remark against BJP MP

Azam Khan apologises for sexist remark against BJP MP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The speaker said members should be careful in uttering words and maintain decorum so that no such incident takes place in the future.

Auto component makers go slow on new investments

Auto component makers go slow on new investments

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Despite the surge in automobile sales in recent months and new vehicle development programmes of car makers, auto component makers are wary of committing further investments in building new capacities. They have adopted a wait-and-watch attitude to see if the demand sustains.

Telangana issue forces IT firms to eye neighbours

Telangana issue forces IT firms to eye neighbours

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Political disturbance over the demand for a separate Telangana state is forcing information technology companies to shift. The process to shortlist office space in neighbouring states, like Tamil Nadu, is underway.

'I thoroughly enjoy being a homemaker'

'I thoroughly enjoy being a homemaker'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Maduri Dixit speaks about how she manages her daily routine at home, her comeback on small screen and a lot more.

Kasab laughs when shown his pic during trial

Kasab laughs when shown his pic during trial

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Pakistani gunman Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, lone captured accused in Mumbai terror attack case, laughed in a special court on Wednesday when he was shown his photos taken on November 26 by a photojournalist.

Industry bodies close ranks on defence FDI

Industry bodies close ranks on defence FDI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

The dust over the controversy around foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector appears to have settled.

India Inc lay out agenda for the new government

India Inc lay out agenda for the new government

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The new Land Acquisition Act to provide just and fair compensation to farmers came into force from January 1, 2014.

No more 'policy paralysis' in 2015, please: India Inc to govt

No more 'policy paralysis' in 2015, please: India Inc to govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The government has unleashed a slew of reforms to attract greater investments including higher foreign direct investment in defence and opening up the railways infrastructure sector, relaxed labour laws, launched campaigns like the Make in India for re-invigorating manufacturing, Clean India and Digital India, among others.

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Seven young students from different parts of the country had a wide-ranging discussion from bringing out Congress manifesto in Braille, setting up gender-neutral toilets to steps for removing inequalities in education system and caste discrimination in society with the Congress chief.

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Now, Japanese firms are keen to develop Indian realty

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Big conglomerates of Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsui Group, are looking to both build and buy commercial properties in key Indian cities.

B-school students listen up!

B-school students listen up!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Vacancies for management students in Maharashtra.

Irda fines 10 insurers

Irda fines 10 insurers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) has fined 10 insurance companies, including both the insurance arms of the Bajaj Auto Group, Reliance General, United India, Iffco-Tokio, New India Assurance and Shriram Life for non-compliance with various guidelines. The violations varied from opening branch offices without seeking the regulator's permission to violation of advertisement guidelines and non-fulfilment of social sector obligations.

Now, accident cover for train travel

Now, accident cover for train travel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online, those booking tickets on IRCTC's website would get an option to purchase insurance for their train journey

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

India Inc demands cut in corporate tax in 'big bang' Budget

India Inc demands cut in corporate tax in 'big bang' Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Pitching for a non-adversarial tax environment, India Inc on Tuesday suggested reduction in tax rates on corporate as well as individuals to boost economic growth.

'People should feel like spending more'

'People should feel like spending more'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'One of the ways to do that is to ensure that NBFCs have got liquidity.' 'If we don't do that, this mood of gloom will continue.' NBFCs need to be provided with liquidity if they have to start lending.

Learn English, FM tells software grads

Learn English, FM tells software grads

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday asked software graduates to give importance to communication skills in English besides a good technical knowledge as premier companies like Infosys looked for students with ability to communicate in English well.

BSE to revise mid-cap, small-cap indices

BSE to revise mid-cap, small-cap indices

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The BSE mid-cap Index will include shares of Allied Digital Services, Cals Refineries, Century Plyboards, Gammon Infra, Hindustan Oil Exploration, Indiabulls Securities, Jai Balaji Industries, Jet Airways, Jindal Drilling, Puravankara Projects, Rain Commodities, S Kumars Nationwide, Shriram City Union Finance, Thermax and Thomas Cook India.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Bombay HC rejects Kasliwal's petition

Bombay HC rejects Kasliwal's petition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Kasliwal is accused of raping a 52-year-old woman on March 11.

'Supreme Court is great': Haryana minister mocks SC over Ayodhya hearing

'Supreme Court is great': Haryana minister mocks SC over Ayodhya hearing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

"It can stay awake till midnight to hear the Yakub Memon case and it can extend the hearing of the Ram Janmabhoomi title case for three months, while crores of Indians wait for it."

Voting rights on 34% of Wipro shares are still with Premji family

Voting rights on 34% of Wipro shares are still with Premji family

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The voting rights with the promoter will ensure the interests of the promoter family as well as minority shareholders are protected in future, said corporate governance advocates and corporate lawyers.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Loans by NBFCs plunge 31% in Q4

Loans by NBFCs plunge 31% in Q4

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

With liquidity crunch hitting operations, many finance companies have put the brakes on sanctions in the third quarter in the aftermath of the IL&FS crisis.