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FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

FM to meet all bank heads on Monday to discuss NBFC crisis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Credit to priority sectors as well as small and medium industries will be discussed to find ways to accelerate economic growth.

Govt to release single document on FDI tomorrow

Govt to release single document on FDI tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The document consolidating all the aspects of foreign direct investment policy and framework will be released by commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma, an official said.

Why the neglect of exports must end soon

Why the neglect of exports must end soon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

It is mind-boggling to find our prime minister putting exports on the back-burner, says Jayanta Roy.

Finance secretary to head FIPB

Finance secretary to head FIPB

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Now, a basmati rice export scam

Now, a basmati rice export scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

Admitting to irregularities in the export of non-basmati rice to some African countries during UPA-I tenure, the government on Friday said it has referred the matter to the CVC after slapping show-cause notices on officials of PSUs, involved in the transactions.

Apple ready with blueprint for manufacturing unit in India

Apple ready with blueprint for manufacturing unit in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

It, however, does not manufacture devices on its own and rather does it through contract manufacturers.

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Foreign investors cry foul over Indian tax surprise

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The exemption from MAT does not apply retroactively.

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Traditionally, most PSUs have been cash-rich, which added to their value. However, the government has been tapping regularly into their cash resources to boost revenue for the exchequer

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Swadeshi Jagran will be leading the delegation on a multi-city tour, expected to start on September 21. The week-long trip will include meetings with industry bodies and government agencies.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

Railways is the B2C boss

Railways is the B2C boss

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Indian American appointed to US N-trade committee

Indian American appointed to US N-trade committee

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Srinagar-born Dr Vijay Sazawal, 64, of Bethesda, Maryland, who has over 35 years of professional experience in the nuclear industry covering the entire fuel cycle, has been appointed by United States Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke to serve on the Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee for a period of two years.

DIPP against foreign airlines buying stake in Indi

DIPP against foreign airlines buying stake in Indi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The commerce and industry ministry is not in favour of allowing foreign airlines to buy stake in Indian carriers on the ground that the sector is sensitive.

Get your photo, logo on postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh!

Get your photo, logo on postage stamp for Rs 12 lakh!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

India Post is eyeing a jump of about Rs 100 crore in turnover at Rs 141 crore from the philately segment this fiscal.

Single window for export licensing soon: Obama

Single window for export licensing soon: Obama

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

A single agency would soon handle all applications for export licenses in the US, President Barack Obama said as he laid down his motive of streamlining the cumbersome and time consuming procedure across multiple agencies.

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Govt renews search for five PSU bank chiefs; norms relaxed.

Delhi University's admissions to Master's courses

Delhi University's admissions to Master's courses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

University of Delhi's Department of Commerce invites applications for admission to two full-time two-year professional programmes.

Investors not keen on SEZs; 57 to surrender zones

Investors not keen on SEZs; 57 to surrender zones

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The board would take a decision on these applications on February 20.

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Last year, the software giant launched a cloud adoption programme for SMBs.

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Doha negotiations has been virtually stalled since July 2008.

National summit on financial services at GIFT City

National summit on financial services at GIFT City

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest at the event.

CAG reveals irregular tax exemptions to cricket associations

CAG reveals irregular tax exemptions to cricket associations

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Income-tax Department has allowed irregular exemptions on TV rights from BCCI to four cricket associations resulting in non-levy of tax to the tune of Rs 37.23 crore, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) said on Friday.

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

Govt mulls 100 per cent FDI in defence

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The government is considering a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment into the country's defence sector, despite stiff opposition from the defence ministry that has raised security concerns.

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

One of the papers could be on liberalising the foreign direct investment regime in the retail sector.

Manufacturing arrives, 9% growth soon: Govt

Manufacturing arrives, 9% growth soon: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The economy clocked a robust 7.9 per cent growth in the second quarter, catapulted by a stimulus packages-powered strong industrial growth. And, manufacturing grew by 9.2 per cent against 5.1 per cent in the year-ago quarter.

Ringing Bells to face action if fails to deliver Rs 251 phone

Ringing Bells to face action if fails to deliver Rs 251 phone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ringing Bells has said the manufacturing cost of the phone is about Rs 2,500.

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The ministry has proposed similar penalty and jail term for adulteration, besides license suspension and cancellation

Education fair in Delhi

Education fair in Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The Ministry of HRD, government of India, Department of Science & Technology, government of India and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India present the Fifth Education Fair: International Exhibition and Seminar.

Shrimp exporters hopeful on US anti-dumping review

Shrimp exporters hopeful on US anti-dumping review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

This review will examine the details of import of shrimp to the US between February 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010.

BJP govt responsible for coronavirus crisis: Kamal Nath

BJP govt responsible for coronavirus crisis: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

He alleged that the people of Madhya Pradesh were 'befooled' by the saffron party as there was no council of ministers or a health or home minister in place in the state amid the crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Oppn expresses 'serious misgivings' over lateral entry to jt secy post

Oppn expresses 'serious misgivings' over lateral entry to jt secy post

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Rashtriya Janata Dal's Manoj Jha saw the move as an attempt to have a 'committed bureaucracy'.

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Don't panic. Believe in yourself.' 'This is a preventable illness. Only you can prevent it.'

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Patent office to hire 500 this year

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Sources said the people would be hired at different levels, including application examiners.

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The CVC is awaiting sanction to prosecute nine employees of PNB and 2 other banks who were booked by the CBI for their alleged involvement in corruption.

Retail sector may see 100% FDI

Retail sector may see 100% FDI

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Javadekar's hard work pays off, elevated to Cabinet rank

Javadekar's hard work pays off, elevated to Cabinet rank

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

It has been a turnaround for Javadekar, who was earlier stripped of the charge of two key departments of Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs as a minister of state.

Sops for drug exporters avoiding Europe

Sops for drug exporters avoiding Europe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has submitted a freight subsidy scheme for exporters to the Commerce Ministry so that they could take alternate routes and avoid transit through Europe, which is a shorter route with better connectivity.