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Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

Core industries' growth slows to 1.9%; lowest in 8 months

Core industries' growth slows to 1.9%; lowest in 8 months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

During April-September, the eight sectors grew by 4 per cent, against 5 per cent in the year-ago period.

Fragile PSBs to merge with strong peers if worries persist: FM

Fragile PSBs to merge with strong peers if worries persist: FM

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Bringing down government stakes would augment their capital.

FinMin asks RBI to tighten monitoring to check fund diversion

FinMin asks RBI to tighten monitoring to check fund diversion

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

According to sources, Kingfisher Airlines allegedly diverted funds by opening a current account in HDFC Bank and had a balance of Rs 7.5 crore (Rs 75 million) as on date.

Sharif, Maryam provided 'B' class facilities in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi

Sharif, Maryam provided 'B' class facilities in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

The National Accountability Bureau officials took Sharif, 68, and Maryam, 44, into custody in the Avenfield case, shortly after their arrival at Lahore airport from London via Abu Dhabi. They were flown to Islamabad on a special aircraft and then were taken to the Adiala Jail in separate armoured personnel carriers escorted by police convoys.

SEZ: Essar plans may not be accepted

SEZ: Essar plans may not be accepted

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Even as the SEZ Board of Approval meeting, held in New Delhi on Thursday, deferred taking a decision on Essar's request to link its steel-based zone at Hazira

CBI registers two enquiries on missing coal files

CBI registers two enquiries on missing coal files

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday registered two enquiries to look into the issue of missing files on coal block allocations from the Coal Ministry.

Infrastructure targets met

Infrastructure targets met

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Kamal Nath, man of the match, in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The 72-year-old master strategist ensured that the Congress's internal conflict ended and took on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- the state's longest ever serving chief minister.

Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction

Industry lauds govt's move to promote e-auction

Rediff.com30 May 2014

E-auction or e-tendering moves the process of bidding for government contracts completely online, removing most manual procedures and, therefore, creating an accountability trail.

All went down the black hole

All went down the black hole

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

New export norms for miners likely

New export norms for miners likely

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Sensex swings over 600 points; finally settles lower at 35,905

Sensex swings over 600 points; finally settles lower at 35,905

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

In the Sensex kitty on Wednesday, Tata Motors emerged as the top loser falling 3.01 per cent, followed by Vedanta shedding 2.92 per cent. Other laggards include HUL, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, HDFC, IndusInd Bank and PowerGrid, falling up to 1.77 per cent.

Is India's economy crashing?

Is India's economy crashing?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Defence funding is channelled to State-owned research organisations where scientists are merely bureaucrats holding meetings and sending out minutes of meetings and press releases, but have long ago stopped any innovative work.' 'Unless this tragedy is fixed, India's chances to create world-conquering and job-creating new industries are slim,' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

GDP growth slows to 7.1% in Q2; still faster than China

GDP growth slows to 7.1% in Q2; still faster than China

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The size of the GDP in the second quarter of 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 33.98 lakh crore, as against Rs 31.72 lakh crore a year ago

Sick PSUs list is starting point for FY16 divestments

Sick PSUs list is starting point for FY16 divestments

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The list is of companies declared sick as on March 31, 2014.

Hike VAT to stop CST phase-out loss

Hike VAT to stop CST phase-out loss

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

All eyes on Q2 board meets at Tata companies

All eyes on Q2 board meets at Tata companies

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Cyrus Mistry, who was replaced as chairman of Tata Sons last Monday, October 24, still serves as the chairman of Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services, Indian Hotels, Tata Global Beverages, Tata Chemicals, Tata Industries and Tata Teleservices.

Ousting Paswan not mission: Lalu

Ousting Paswan not mission: Lalu

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

LJP candidates had split the United Progressive Alliance votes but Paswan's party had also lost out in the process, Lalu said.

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Bad loans: The bungling and farce continues

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Bad loans continue to originate mainly from state-owned banks, where the top management's responsibility is not linked to career prospects nor has legal consequences, says Debashis Basu.

Derailed projects throw railways off track

Derailed projects throw railways off track

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The sector is witnessing weak tendering.

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'Today, three areas give banks a big headache -- steel, power, infrastructure.' 'Three Cs are very critical in lending -- character, capacity and collateral of the borrower.'

RJD betrayed us: Paswan

RJD betrayed us: Paswan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Govt rejects RIL, ICICI ECB plans

Govt rejects RIL, ICICI ECB plans

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Govt may consider auctioning 8 coal blocks

Govt may consider auctioning 8 coal blocks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The blocks are Kunur mine in West Bengal, Morga South A, Morga South B, Meguli mines and Phutamera in Chhattisgarh, Dahegaon Dhapewada and Kalambi Kalmeshwar blocks in Maharashtra, Karanpura Mahuamilan mine in Jharkhand.

FinMin mulls splitting CMD post for PSU banks

FinMin mulls splitting CMD post for PSU banks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The posts of Chairman and MD in the private sector are held separately.

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Govt to allot coal mines to PSUs today

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The government has garnered Rs 2 lakh crore by auctioning 33 blocks.

Key takeaways from Modi's Cabinet reshuffle

Key takeaways from Modi's Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A K Bhattacharya deciphers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first cabinet reshuffle.

Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister

Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Railway Board Chairman Arunendra Kumar said the discussions at the day-long meet involved an overview of five models of participative policy, framework of engineering, procurement and construction contracts and sectoral guidelines for foreign and domestic investment.

Lifter Sanjita to appear before int'l panel after 'B' sample returns positive

Lifter Sanjita to appear before int'l panel after 'B' sample returns positive

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Chanu has decided to present her case before the hearing panel of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) in Hungary.

Sept IIP below expectations at 2%, Oct inflation rises to 10.09%

Sept IIP below expectations at 2%, Oct inflation rises to 10.09%

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Analysts polled by Reuters had expected an annual output growth of 3.5 per cent for the month.

Govt eyes Rs 8,000 cr from stake sale in 4 PSUs

Govt eyes Rs 8,000 cr from stake sale in 4 PSUs

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Dipam is conducting the selection of merchant bankers and legal advisors, and planning roadshows.

Debt restructuring in textiles soon

Debt restructuring in textiles soon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The government will soon initiate action to restructure corporate debt in textile industry involving Rs 18,000 crore (Rs 180 billion) in ailing units.

Railways on fast track to increase train speed: Prabhu

Railways on fast track to increase train speed: Prabhu

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The railways is collaborating with various companies from Germany, South Korea, Japan and China to work out the fine prints.

India wants 18 more Sukhoi-30MKI fighters

India wants 18 more Sukhoi-30MKI fighters

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

If the new request for 18 more fighters translates into a contract, the Sukhoi-30MKI fleet size will go up to 14 squadrons, or 290 fighters.

Govt may divest stake in 9 firms

Govt may divest stake in 9 firms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The government is keen to divest stake in PSU firms .

15% interim relief for coal workers

15% interim relief for coal workers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Union minister for coal and mines Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced 15 per cent interim relief for coal miners and employees and said no collieries would be closed and no retrenchment would be made.

'Posco green nod will enthuse Korean cos to invest in India'

'Posco green nod will enthuse Korean cos to invest in India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The Commerce Ministry earlier this week commissioned a study to assess the impact of free trade agreement with South Korea, with which India had a trade deficit of about $9 billion in 2012-13.

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

M Veerappa Moily's takeover of the environment & forests ministry last month, it appears, is turning out to be a blessing for Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world's largest coal producer.