News for 'The India Economic Summit'

Nicholas Piramal plans acquisition in UK, US

Nicholas Piramal plans acquisition in UK, US

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Pharmaceutical major Nicholas Piramal India Ltd on Monday said the company was looking for acquisition in United Kingdom and North America to expand its overseas operation.

Rahul Bajaj flays bribe-paying corporates

Rahul Bajaj flays bribe-paying corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

Amid an uproar over corruption in Parliament, leading industrialist Rahul Bajaj on Tuesday hit out at large corporate houses that pay bribes to get jobs done and claimed he never did it.

Jaitley to sell 'Make in India' at Davos summit

Jaitley to sell 'Make in India' at Davos summit

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Confederation of Indian Industry will organise a round table on investment.

Volkswagen Beetle to hit Indian roads next month

Volkswagen Beetle to hit Indian roads next month

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen will roll out the Beetle--fondly called the people's car after its maker--on Indian roads by beginning of next month.

Bidding for first mega road project soon: Nath

Bidding for first mega road project soon: Nath

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

To attract foreign investors to bid for road projects in the country, road transport and highways minister Kamal Nath said on Sunday the government would award the first mega highways project in two months.

PM pitches for 10% growth

PM pitches for 10% growth

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

PM pitches for 10% growth

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to expedite implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project, and identified energy, defence, semiconductor and space as areas for intensified cooperation during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

NSA Ajit Doval to visit Russia to attend BRICS meet

NSA Ajit Doval to visit Russia to attend BRICS meet

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The Meeting of BRICS and BRICS Plus High-Level Security Officials is scheduled to be held in St Petersburg from September 10-12.

Wal-Mart deal: Govt to study rules

Wal-Mart deal: Govt to study rules

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Government to examine whether rules and regulations were adhered to in the Bharti-Wal-Mart retail deal, says Commerce Minister Kamal Nath.

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Xi, Sharif to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping and PM Shehbaz Sharif will attend via video conference, the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads meeting of the SCO on July 4.

A $200 PC from Lenovo soon

A $200 PC from Lenovo soon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The device would be Internet enabled, the comapny said refusing to divulge details of the timeline of the launch.

'Pro-China' Muizzu meets Modi, agrees to deepen ties with India

'Pro-China' Muizzu meets Modi, agrees to deepen ties with India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India and the Maldives on Friday agreed to set up a core group to further deepen their partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 'productive' meeting with newly-elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and discussed ways to enhance the bilateral friendship across diverse sectors.

Korean Air awaits nod for 8 more flights

Korean Air awaits nod for 8 more flights

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Korean Airlines is awaiting formal clearance from the Indian government to start eight additional flights between the two countries.

Why Sharad Pawar won't displace Maharashtra CM

Why Sharad Pawar won't displace Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Vilasrao Deshmukh's biggest enemy is not the BJP-Shiv Sena combine. It is not the NCP, however much he may grumble about them. The enemy is his own party.

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Godrej plans overseas acquisitions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

"A rising rupee is a good time to go and acquire companies abroad," Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej said at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi on Monday.

Empowerment can enhance the livelihood of millions

Empowerment can enhance the livelihood of millions

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The minister emphasises the need for greater urbanisation of rural India to curb the rising migration from villages to metropolitan cities.

No slowdown in real estate projects: M&M

No slowdown in real estate projects: M&M

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

"We are not slowing down on any of our projects. Jaipur is rocking, Chennai is doing well, city-based projects such as Faridabad are also doing well," Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd Executive Arun Nanda told reporters in New Delhi on the sidelines of India Economic Summit. Fundamentals of real estate have not changed. Nanda said, there were no funding issues for its projects and the company's affordable housing projects are not going to disappear.

Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Johnson also reiterated his plan to visit India ahead of the G7 summit, after a scheduled visit for Republic Day this month was called off due to the coronavirus crisis.

Issues with USFDA to take long to resolve: Ranbaxy

Issues with USFDA to take long to resolve: Ranbaxy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Last year, the USFDA had banned 30 generic drugs produced at Ranbaxy's plants at Poanta Sahib.

MCX-SX to dilute stake to 5% by Sep 2010

MCX-SX to dilute stake to 5% by Sep 2010

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The exchange's promoters-- Financial Technologies (India) Ltd and commodity bourse Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)-- have already divested 30 per cent stake in the stock exchange to various public and private banks and institutions.

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Modi-Xi to chart a new course for India-China ties at Wuhan summit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The meeting, which comes after the Doklam standoff, is aimed at a working a new paradigm for the bilateral relations for the next 15 years.

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden is all set to visit India and is 'very excited' about the important initiatives he will be championing at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, according to senior White House officials.

CA to expand Indian operations

CA to expand Indian operations

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Software major Computer Associates would hire several hundred more people over the next year to work on the core product of systems management in India, a senior company executive said on Monday.

Cash 'n' carry: Bharti style

Cash 'n' carry: Bharti style

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

While Bharti's retail stores will be fully Indian, they will be able to take advantage of the tremendously low prices and technology advantages that Wal-Mart will bring to Mittal-Mart's sourcing.

G20's Delhi declaration sent a 'positive signal': China

G20's Delhi declaration sent a 'positive signal': China

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit held under its presidency adopted a consensus declaration overcoming major differences on the Russia-Ukraine war, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for ending the "global trust deficit".

Your phone bill will soon be much less

Your phone bill will soon be much less

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Further telecom tariff reduction is on the anvil as department of telecom is in the process of issuing direction to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to come out with the revenue-share based access deficit charge.

DLF could trim staff in future: K P Singh

DLF could trim staff in future: K P Singh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

"We have not laid off anything. The lay-off could happen in future in case the demand further goes down," DLF chairman K P Singh said at an Assocham event in New Delhi. He clarified that as of 'today' DLF has not laid off anybody.

WEF Summit begins in Davos

WEF Summit begins in Davos

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The World Economic Forum's five-day annual summit began in Davos this evening amid hopes of recovery in global economy and a time of renewed terror threats after recent strikes in France and other parts of globe.

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Modi in Qingdao tomorrow to attend SCO Summit, India's focus on combating terror

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Modi will hold several bilateral meetings with the leaders of the SCO member countries including China's Xi Jinping.

'Infy, Wipro, TCS to be in world's top 10 soon'

'Infy, Wipro, TCS to be in world's top 10 soon'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

On the back of growing clout of the Indian IT sector, domestic giants Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Wipro may soon join the league of top 10 most valued firms globally in terms of market capitalisation in the next 2-3 years.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke to mediapersons about a number of crucial issues after the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Here is the transcript:

51% FDI cap for health insurance

51% FDI cap for health insurance

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Maldives still considers India a friend, the tourism-dependent country's economic minister has said while defending President Mohamed Muizzu's stand against the presence of "foreign soldiers" in the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean.

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Xi accepts Modi's invitation for Wuhan-style summit in India in 2019

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

An MoU on sharing hydrological information of the Brahmaputra River by China to India and another pact on amendment of the protocol on phytosanitary requirements for exporting rice from India to China to include non-Basmati rice were signed after the Modi-Xi talks in the eastern Chinese port city.

British Trade minister to visit India

British Trade minister to visit India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Indo-British economic ties are expected to receive a further boost with a four-day visit of Britain's Trade Minister Ian McCartney

What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Ukraine Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

In retrospect, it appeared that the bitterness of the war was still strong and the Ukrainian success in occupying Russian territory just a few days ago had added to the complexity of the situation. The positive US response to the visit, however, remains a silver lining in the dark clouds, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Biocon plans $10 mn expansion

Biocon plans $10 mn expansion

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Leading biotech firm, Biocon Ltd, on Tuesday said it would invest $10 million (about Rs 45 crore) in the next 12 months to expand its facilities.

RIL gas to be 33% cheaper than LPG: Mukesh

RIL gas to be 33% cheaper than LPG: Mukesh

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Reliance Industries on Monday said its city gas would be cheaper by almost 33 per cent compared to liquefied petroleum gas being supplied by oil PSUs.