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Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand

Amul: Amazing story of India's most successful brand

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The creation of the Amul brand and its famous mascot gave a rural revolution a durable competitive edge.

The flip side of oil companies' digital drive

The flip side of oil companies' digital drive

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

OMCs' Digital India move is likely to have an impact on more than 80.3 million Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers, majority of whom are not exposed to digital transact.

US Fed boosts rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

US Fed boosts rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent, only the second increase in a decade.

Will new Maha govt sweeten the lives of sugarcane growers?

Will new Maha govt sweeten the lives of sugarcane growers?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Maharashtra, the country's largest cane and sugar producer after Uttar Pradesh, had, over the past few years, weathered adverse market dynamics brought about by a domestic and global sugar glut, mounting arrears and muted exports.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

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.

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Kerala floods: Businesses stare at a loss of over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Is anyone in the BJP listening -- to what Nitin Gadkari had to say, but possibly left unsaid? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Argentina judge releases ex-soccer official in FIFA probe

Argentina judge releases ex-soccer official in FIFA probe

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A judge in Argentina on Wednesday ordered the release of a former top South American football official who has been charged by US justice officials with involvement in a FIFA bribery racket.

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Will ice creams win, or frozen desserts?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Two giant brands get into a slugfest over the goodness of ice creams and frozen desserts, reports Sohini Das.

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

On the occasion of Chinese president Xi Jinping's two-day visit, Indian exporters are looking for a big boost in export of agricultural commodities, especially the ones that have been impacted by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Modi's 7 years: Lost Opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Seven years is a long time for any of Modi's promised actions to show up. If voters are angry and cynical today, it is because the rhetoric stings, argues Ramesh Menon.

Rupee dives to 3-mth low on strong dollar

Rupee dives to 3-mth low on strong dollar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Most Asian currency and equity markets too suffered steep losses due to US rate hike fears.

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

'Every farmer in India will oppose the BJP'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

'Four years into his tenure and Modi still has no idea what is wrong with the agriculture sector!'

Yashwant Sinha to continue farmers' agitation till govt accepts all demands

Yashwant Sinha to continue farmers' agitation till govt accepts all demands

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The BJP veteran was detained on Monday evening while protesting against the state government's "apathy" towards the farmers of Vidarbha. He was taken to the district police headquarters and later released.

ASK AJIT: Will these shares make me rich?

ASK AJIT: Will these shares make me rich?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Your air tickets could become MORE expensive!

Your air tickets could become MORE expensive!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Airfares in Indian market are unsustainable, says a senior Boeing official.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 4th day; all eyes on Budget

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 4th day; all eyes on Budget

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Asian Paints and PowerGrid, which rose up to 2.53 per cent.

Nifty ends below 8,600, Dr Reddy's Labs falls 5%; FOMC, BoJ meets eyed

Nifty ends below 8,600, Dr Reddy's Labs falls 5%; FOMC, BoJ meets eyed

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex shed 119 points to close at 27,977 and the Nifty50 dropped 45 points to finish at 8,591.

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

In power, Mamata Banerjee has tried to bury the ghost of the past, but it might still be work-in-progress. Big-ticket and eye-grabbing (in terms of investment size) projects are still few and far between, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

How can Nirmalaji raise more revenue?

How can Nirmalaji raise more revenue?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Every option before the finance minister comes with a price tag, observes T N Ninan.

Slowdown fails to stifle Indian banks' expansion plans

Slowdown fails to stifle Indian banks' expansion plans

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Backed by technology banks are expanding the branch network - and adding more to the workforce.

Govt likely to fast-track import restrictions on 371 Chinese goods

Govt likely to fast-track import restrictions on 371 Chinese goods

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The government has been gearing up to place tighter restrictions on the import of 371 items - ranging from toys and plastic goods to sports items, and furniture worth $127 billion.

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

As lobbying and counter-lobbying intensify, right now, it looks like a T20 match, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Case for rate hikes stronger, says US Fed chief Janet Yellen

Case for rate hikes stronger, says US Fed chief Janet Yellen

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Improvements in the labour market has triggered this sentiment.

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

With draft rules India takes first step to drone deliveries

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

India took the first step towards legalising drones by officially publishing draft rules for drone operations in the Official Gazette on Friday. The rules, termed The Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2020, are open for public consultation for 30 days.

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Centre, he said, will soon make a 'big' announcement on Jammu and Kashmir.

Ahead of election, Trump imposes new curbs on H-1B visas

Ahead of election, Trump imposes new curbs on H-1B visas

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The Trump administration has announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

Won't sign death warrant of farmers: Cong in RS on farm bills

Won't sign death warrant of farmers: Cong in RS on farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha took up the discussion on The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill that have already been passed by Lok Sabha.

As supply slumps, onions prices rise by up to 76%

As supply slumps, onions prices rise by up to 76%

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The crop is currently trading at Rs 22 a kg compared to Rs 12.50 one month ago.

Favourable ruling for generic Yaz in US court: Lupin

Favourable ruling for generic Yaz in US court: Lupin

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in the company's favour regarding its appeal of a previous judgement by a lower court for Bayer AG's Yaz oral contraceptive product.

Sensex ends above 31,800, Nifty over 9,800 for 1st time ever

Sensex ends above 31,800, Nifty over 9,800 for 1st time ever

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Broader market outperformed the benchmark indices with S&P BSE Midcap gaining over 1%

How GST can boost Make in India

How GST can boost Make in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The goods and services tax will level the playing field for different sectors of industry, including domestic manufacturing.

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Modi's Self-Created Perfect Storm

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Triumphalism, premature declaration of victory meant no one checked if India had enough vaccines, oxygen, remdesivir, bringing us back to a crisis where we need foreign aid after four decades, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Soon, Chinese smokers will puff on Indian tobacco

Soon, Chinese smokers will puff on Indian tobacco

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The revival of the phytosanitary protocol with China is expected to boost tobacco exports to China and prove economically beneficial to Indian farmers.

FIFA probe: Former Peru soccer chief claims innocence after arrest

FIFA probe: Former Peru soccer chief claims innocence after arrest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The former longtime president of Peru's soccer federation, Manuel Burga, has been arrested as part of an ongoing US-led investigation into corruption at the sport's world governing body, FIFA.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Swiss deliver first evidence to US in FIFA case

Swiss deliver first evidence to US in FIFA case

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) on Wednesday handed over the first batch of evidence to US authorities for its investigation into alleged bribery schemes for soccer marketing rights.

Rupee rebounds to end at 66.71 vs US dollar

Rupee rebounds to end at 66.71 vs US dollar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Indian rupee on Thursday appreciated by 12 paise to end at 66.71.