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For CCD's VG Siddhartha, brewing fortunes is second nature

For CCD's VG Siddhartha, brewing fortunes is second nature

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Siddhartha's knack for value investment dates back to 1995 when he infused capital in Kshema Technologies, which was acquired by MphasiS. He also took an early exposure in Mindtree way back in 1999. Since 1995, he had invested in more than 15 technology companies including chip-designing firm Ittiam Software, and GlobalEdge Technologies, among others, says Debasis Mohapatra.

Sri Lanka scraps 2nd deal, to re-acquire IOC's oil tanks

Sri Lanka scraps 2nd deal, to re-acquire IOC's oil tanks

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sri Lanka will re-acquire 99 World War II-era oil storage tanks leased to Indian Oil Corporation in the eastern port district of Trincomalee, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila announced on Wednesday.

Business reforms: Gujarat ranks behind West Bengal

Business reforms: Gujarat ranks behind West Bengal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While other states are becoming competitive, Gujarat, say experts is not paying enough attention to maintaining its own position in terms of business reforms.

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

In the past four months, $7.5 billion has flowed back into domestic stocks, helping the benchmark indices bounce back more than 40 per cent from their 2020 lows.

We may see market borrowings Rs 2 trillion-Rs 3 trillion less than projected

We may see market borrowings Rs 2 trillion-Rs 3 trillion less than projected

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Macroeconomic management is usually a lot more comfortable with lower fiscal deficits. The sooner we get there, the better for the economy, says former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Shankar Acharya.

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

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Ponzi menace: Indian sentenced to prison in US

Ponzi menace: Indian sentenced to prison in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Several of Sachin Uppal's victims were family friends

Indians flocking to bitcoin after Elon Musk's backing

Indians flocking to bitcoin after Elon Musk's backing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Bitcoin has been on fire ever since Musk announced that Tesla had bought $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency, and that his electric-vehicle company would accept bitcoin from buyers.

'Defensive portfolio strategy is recommended'

'Defensive portfolio strategy is recommended'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Investors should reduce cash gradually and look for value investing.'

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Bangladesh may overtake India this year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Bangladesh might overtake India this year by per capita income in nominal dollars, but it is not yet close to becoming South Asia's economic powerhouse anytime soon, T N Ninan points out.

EPFO comes of age: Enters stock market, embraces technology

EPFO comes of age: Enters stock market, embraces technology

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

EFPO launched a number of new facilities this year.

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The probe is being conducted under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) after the central probe agency recently received a communication from the commerce ministry seeking "necessary action" against e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart pertaining to certain multi-brand retail businesses and an observation made by the Delhi High Court in relation to Amazon.

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number of startups valued at over USD 1 billion to 51 as of end-August, a report said on Thursday. Even as, cumbersome regulations are forcing startups to leave India and settle in other countries where they enjoy better treatment, as per the Hurun India, which prepared the list. It can be noted that over the last few years, dedicated efforts have been undertaken to hone the startups ecosystem by the government through flagship initiatives like 'Startup India'.

Malabar Exercise: Samudramanthan Message to China?

Malabar Exercise: Samudramanthan Message to China?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Although the Malabar is a routine exercise which has been carried out for several years now, security experts attach a lot of traction to it in view of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Zomato IPO: What leading brokerages say

Zomato IPO: What leading brokerages say

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Zomato's initial public offer (IPO) is scheduled to open for subscription on July 14 and is priced between Rs 72 - 74 per share. At the upper end of the price band of the offering, the company aims to raise Rs 9,350 crore. Most analysts have given a 'subscribe' rating to the issue for listing gains.

Modi in Hannover; meets German CEOs

Modi in Hannover; meets German CEOs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

He is expected to invite German companies to invest in India and participate in 'Make in India' initiative

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week.

Modi's 5-year vision: What's it all about

Modi's 5-year vision: What's it all about

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Spurring the economy, currently in the throes of a slowdown, remains the prime focus for most ministries, but the government is also looking to make women's welfare and environmental protection key to policymaking in this term.

Govt should stick to retail FDI norms: CAIT

Govt should stick to retail FDI norms: CAIT

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

The government should stick to the recent clarifications released on FDI in multi-brand retail trading and not ease the conditions for foreign retailers.

4 Questions On Crypto Regulation

4 Questions On Crypto Regulation

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

It is not the job of regulators to ensure that users make profits. It is not the job of regulators to prevent people from making losses. It is not the job of regulators to prevent people from doing stupid things, argues Ajay Shah.

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Modi, however, admitted that both countries face numerous economic challenges in the current global environment which directly affect trade and commerce

US praises reform measures of Modi govt but wants more

US praises reform measures of Modi govt but wants more

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi government, the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew on Thursday said India needs more reforms

'CY21 will be defining year for start-up listings'

'CY21 will be defining year for start-up listings'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'Start-ups that generate a majority of their income in India are likely to opt for an Indian listing.'

Future's poor FY21 results could spell trouble for Biyani

Future's poor FY21 results could spell trouble for Biyani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

For the fiscal ended 2021, the group has made a loss of Rs 5,943 crore on sales of Rs 11,723 crore, a drop of 66 per cent over fiscal 2020. The group's total debt was up by 7 per cent to Rs 20,742 crore.

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Gold demand in India dropped by 30 per cent during the July-September quarter to 86.6 tonnes, compared to the same period last year due to Covid-19 related disruptions and ruling high prices, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report.

Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour

Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

With PM Modi's visit, the time has come for a relook at India-Myanmar ties, and elevate the relationship to higher levels, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

FII's too have invested in huge amount in the country

NSE blockchain platform for gold a game changer

NSE blockchain platform for gold a game changer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

In a first for India, bullion derivatives contracts will be settled on a blockchain platform. This will help in global acceptance of gold refined by Indian bullion refineries, giving a fillip to the local industry, exports, as well as investments. From November 1, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) will accept gold delivery only on the blockchain platform.

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Getting out of the hole with China is possible

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

China is in no hurry to disengage at the border and the region and international community is moving on. The spectre of a long haul in Ladakh haunts India, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Since 2014, many of Mohan Bhagwat's speeches have acted as cues for government policy.

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

What India, US will discuss during 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Since 2016, when India was officially recognised in US law as a 'major defence partner', Washington has purposefully upgraded the defence relationship.

How to gain from fall in rupee

How to gain from fall in rupee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Assume that the rupee will trend lower over the next 10 years as India increases overseas sovereign exposures, and your long-term asset allocation should be geared to deal with this trend, suggests Devangshu Datta

India can help find solution to food security issue: WTO

India can help find solution to food security issue: WTO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Speaking at the CII's partnership summit in Jaipur, Azevedo who is the Director General of WTO, also said the member countries should implement the trade facilitation agreement on time as it would help in reducing cost of commerce and boosting exports.

What's the fair value for the rupee?

What's the fair value for the rupee?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Global investors expect the rupee to be more vulnerable in the downturns in the future than ever before,' notes Apoorva Javadekar.

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

E-commerce policy may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The proposed policy is increasingly becoming an item of negotiation, as the US pushes hard to change India's stance.

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