News for 'Tier II'

36 cities that will shape India's future

36 cities that will shape India's future

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

GIREM 36 is focusing on a new strategy to develop smaller cities as a magnet for allied investments in development of key areas of infrastructure, education and research, and industry.

TCS to hire more from smaller cities

TCS to hire more from smaller cities

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The company believes that the knowledge base of these candidates is as strong as their counterparts belonging to bigger cities. Eligibility criterion for trainees would be a minimum 60 per cent score in all the degrees attained.

Budget hotels are in

Budget hotels are in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

There's plenty of room for everybody. With the demand for low-cost accommodation on the rise, a whole host of hospitality firms, both foreign and local, is planning to set up budgets hotels.

Media owners try out ways to make ads more personal

Media owners try out ways to make ads more personal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

The attempt is to maximise revenues at a time when advertisers are increasingly demanding greater bang for the buck.

Sher-e-Jalandhar, Dynamos get sponsors

Sher-e-Jalandhar, Dynamos get sponsors

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Western Union Financial Services, a money transfer company, will fund the two Premier Hockey League teams for three years.

The stunning Jaipur Metro comes to life

The stunning Jaipur Metro comes to life

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Heralding a great transformation in the state's transport network, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday flagged off the trial run of the Jaipur Metro.

4.7 mn Covid deaths in India, says WHO; govt objects

4.7 mn Covid deaths in India, says WHO; govt objects

Rediff.com5 May 2022

India has been consistently objecting to the methodology adopted by the WHO to project excess mortality estimates based on mathematical models, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement.

Satyam plans Rs 600 cr investment

Satyam plans Rs 600 cr investment

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The company would fund the expansion through a mix of debt, equity and internal accruals.

Mid-income houses may be cheaper by 20-30%

Mid-income houses may be cheaper by 20-30%

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The developers have already started feeling the pinch.

Banks all set to tap small towns

Banks all set to tap small towns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Mediclaim: What You Must Know

Mediclaim: What You Must Know

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, lists 5 important things to look out for when buying a health insurance policy.

'2024 poll will be major event for mid/smallcaps'

'2024 poll will be major event for mid/smallcaps'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'It will dictate the flow of funds into the index. We will maintain caution on mid/smallcaps.'

Covid-19 impact: 10,000 IT professionals may have lost jobs in Q1

Covid-19 impact: 10,000 IT professionals may have lost jobs in Q1

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The appraisals being done by most companies this year are harsher than past ones with higher threshold in many metrics. Reduction in headcount has been done across most tier-I and tier-II IT firms along with global technology firms in the country.

GE Healthcare takes big leap in Make in India journey

GE Healthcare takes big leap in Make in India journey

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

GE Healthcare has already filed five global patents for its design.

Sania-Mattek lose in semis

Sania-Mattek lose in semis

Rediff.com30 Jul 2006

They were beaten in straight sets by Italy's Maria Elena Camerin and Gisela Dulko of Argentina.

AI to expand presence on regional routes

AI to expand presence on regional routes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The state-run carrier will shortly invite bids to replace its fleet of 11 ATR-42s and Bombardier CRJ planes with newer fuel-efficient turbo prop planes to improve its operating result.

Job market turns buoyant in November

Job market turns buoyant in November

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Eyeing opportunities in the fast growing Indian telecom sector, Chinese vendor Huawei on Tuesday announced an investment of $2 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) in the next five years to set up an R&D centre, local manufacturing and other activities.

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

AirAsia's aggressive fares to hit domestic carriers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

AirAsia is expanding its distribution network and increasing its offline travel partners.

Despite slow sales, auto loan size grows 20%

Despite slow sales, auto loan size grows 20%

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The average size of auto loans stood at Rs 512,000 in the third quarter of 2012, compared to Rs 425,000 in the year-ago period.

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

ADAG's healthcare firm Medybiz to expand

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Full-fledged operations will soon start in Trivandrum, Coimbatore, Vijaywada, Vishakapatnam, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Patna, Siliguri, Rajkot and Surat. Medybiz' current network across 10 cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad said a release.

Karnataka eyes small towns for IT

Karnataka eyes small towns for IT

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Planning To Buy A House? Read This

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'Some buyers believe prices may correct in the future.' 'This is unlikely. Many developers are increasing prices amid strong sales and inflationary trends.'

Real estate hots up in small cities

Real estate hots up in small cities

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Primed for Prime Day, Amazon@10 goes from 100 product launches to 45,000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

E-commerce major Amazon will host Prime Day - its annual sale event - in India on July 15-16. The company will launch over 45,000 products from over 400 Indian and global brands. The announcement of the Prime Day event in India comes at a time when 900 workers at Amazon UK plan to strike for three days (July 11-13).

Hiring to pick up in smaller cities in July-Dec

Hiring to pick up in smaller cities in July-Dec

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

According to the survey by recruitment tendering platform MyHiringClub.com, hiring activities are expected to grow by five percentage points to 29 per cent in Tier-II cities such as Pune and Hyderabad during the July-December period of 2012 compared to the the preceding six months of the year.

Betting: Rs 10,000 crore riding on the World Cup!

Betting: Rs 10,000 crore riding on the World Cup!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

With the cricket World Cup mood building up, bookies and punters across India have taken their positions. Sources involved in betting, who did not want to be identified, fearing police action, estimate a turnover of about Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion).

Kingfisher may hive off ATR aircraft fleet

Kingfisher may hive off ATR aircraft fleet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Kingfisher Airlines, struggling to stay afloat, may spin off its ATR fleet and loyalty programme (frequent flier programme) into separate units.

The RBI's gift to home buyers

The RBI's gift to home buyers

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India's recent move will make home loans up to Rs 20 lakh cheaper. But that would be just good enough to buy you a house in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

B-school salaries: The untold story

B-school salaries: The untold story

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

While the premier IIMs Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta have yet to conclude the final placements, last year's (2006) figures reveal that the average salaries hovered below Rs 10 lakh.

Canara Bank may divest 22% stake

Canara Bank may divest 22% stake

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Canara Bank may look to divest another 22 per cent of government stake during the next round of capital restructuring that is likely to take place by the end of the current year, its Chairman and Managing Director R V Shastri said on Monday.

Smaller Indian cities are hot IT, BPO destinations

Smaller Indian cities are hot IT, BPO destinations

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

IT and BPO companies are looking at tier II locations in the country to support global delivery.

AI launches Delhi-Kanpur-Kolkata flight

AI launches Delhi-Kanpur-Kolkata flight

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The airline is operating the flight AI-9801 with a 70-seater Canadian Regional Jet aircraft, which on Tuesday had an occupancy of 50 from Delhi.

Realty: Hyderabad, Bengaluru most preferred spots

Realty: Hyderabad, Bengaluru most preferred spots

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The real estate portal stated that it conducted a nationwide online survey christened 'Realty Trends 2010' for metros and Tier II cities across the country, which saw participation from over 4,800 property seekers.

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

They want FSI to be in line with export benefits for the sale of residential properties to NRIs and foreigners.

Genpact to double India headcount

Genpact to double India headcount

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

The company currently has slightly less than 3,000 people in India.

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Rediff.com16 May 2024

India has been a tea sipping society. But the aromatic wave of coffee culture is wafting across it.

Recruitment in small towns on the rise

Recruitment in small towns on the rise

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

A positive trend of recruitment was witnessed in smaller towns and mini-metros during the April-June period of 2011 on the back of increased hiring in sectors such as engineering and manufacturing, says a survey.