News for 'Why India Inc'

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

ED chargesheets online gaming app WinZO over Rs 734 cr scam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against real-money online gaming app WinZO and its promoters, alleging the company used bots and AI to manipulate game algorithms, leading to significant financial losses for users.

India Inc's fund raising to cross $10bn in June

India Inc's fund raising to cross $10bn in June

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

India Inc seems to be in top gear when it comes to raising funds from the domestic and overseas markets with plans to accumulate over 10 billion dollars in the month of June alone.

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

Jet-setters of India Inc

Jet-setters of India Inc

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Though the Indian aviation sector is finding it tough to glide smoothly due to the rise in operating cost, Indian Inc seems to be flying high with new aircraft buys

India Inc's growing disconnect between profits and dividends

India Inc's growing disconnect between profits and dividends

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Some big ones hoard cash unduly and others borrow to keep up payments to shareholders

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Assocham estimates offices are facing staff crunches of 15 to 25 per cent with the various strains of fever.

Rahul to India Inc: 'We have to carry the poor with us'

Rahul to India Inc: 'We have to carry the poor with us'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

In his first interaction with business leaders after becoming Congress vice president, Rahul Gandhi urged India Inc to work together to build this brave, empowered new India. Here's the text of his speech

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

India Inc bets big on tax reforms in Budget

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

One of India Inc's top demands is the abolishing of the MAT.

Raise divestment target to Rs 25,000 cr: India Inc

Raise divestment target to Rs 25,000 cr: India Inc

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Ahead of the Budget, India Inc has asked Centre to up divestment target to at least Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion).

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Social media platform X argues that satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in personality rights cases during a Delhi High Court hearing involving Baba Ramdev's lawsuit.

RBI's rate hike leaves India Inc disappointed

RBI's rate hike leaves India Inc disappointed

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

India Inc on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the Reserve Bank increasing the key rate by 0.25 per cent and hoped that banks would refrain from hiking lending rates as such a move will scuttle economic recovery.

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

For India Inc, conserving cash is the mantra

Rediff.com25 May 2020

India's harsh lockdown has left companies grappling with temporary closure, chaotic supply chains and depressed demand. Consequently, business plans have been modified.

India Inc mops up a record Rs 24,993 cr

India Inc mops up a record Rs 24,993 cr

Rediff.com16 May 2007

India Inc created a new record by mobilising Rs 24,993 crore (Rs 249.93 billion) in FY06-07, which is higher by as much as 5 per cent compared with the previous year's Rs 23,676 crore (Rs 236.76 billion).

Obama's visit will take economic ties to new high: India Inc

Obama's visit will take economic ties to new high: India Inc

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Decisions taken during the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama will take the bilateral strategic ties to an "altogether new high", India Inc said.

India Inc welcomes launch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

India Inc welcomes launch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Welcoming the launch of the Bharatiya Mahila Bank, India Inc on Wednesday said the initiative will propel women's financial inclusion, encourage female entrepreneurs and empower women in the country.

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Average global growth prospects for the next 12 months and the next three years are 35 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively.

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

India's domestic IT spend set to touch $176 bn in 2026: Gartner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

India's information technology (IT) spend is projected to touch $176.3 billion in 2026, rising 10.6 per cent from 2025, and outpacing the 9.8 per cent growth expected globally, according to the latest forecast by Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Relax fiscal consolidation, boost public capex and reduce cost of finance, industry tells Centre

For India Inc, office relationships are no longer just a private affair

For India Inc, office relationships are no longer just a private affair

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Companies put in strict disclosure, job switch clauses in HR policies.

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

India Inc red-flags exodus of workers to government

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

16 national and regional industry bodies and sectoral business lobbies video-conferenced with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday and raised key concerns facing Indian industry in the wake of the 21-day lockdown over coronavirus.

India Inc's Q2 show may fail to dazzle

India Inc's Q2 show may fail to dazzle

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

India's corporate sector is likely to report a slowdown in revenue growth and earnings for the July-September 2023 period (Q2FY24), according to earnings estimates by brokerages, after the country's top listed companies posted higher than expected profits for the first quarter. The combined net profit of Nifty50 companies, based on brokerage estimates, is expected to have grown by 19.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 1.75 trillion in Q2FY24 - a sharp deceleration from 37.6 per cent Y-o-Y growth in the combined earnings of index companies in the April-June 2023 period. According to estimates, the combined earnings in the second quarter would be down 8.8 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis and the lowest in the past three quarters.

India Inc to empower women, dole out freebies

India Inc to empower women, dole out freebies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Yes Bank said it is set to unveil a branch to be operated exclusively by women.

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Business leaders, among others, ask govt to let go of fiscal target, seek stimulus, and direct cash transfer.

India Inc to FM: Forget nuts & bolts, focus on the big pic

India Inc to FM: Forget nuts & bolts, focus on the big pic

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

In a survey by BS reporters across India, a majority of the 25 CEOs who responded said they expected the FM to introduce amendments to the I-T Act which would reduce litigation in tax disputes between firms and the revenue authorities.

Recent RBI policies to help banks stay at equilibrium: Kamath

Recent RBI policies to help banks stay at equilibrium: Kamath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The recent policies that have been announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will allow banks to fully use its capital, funding profile to keep business at an equilibrium level, which otherwise was getting skewed towards retail, said K V Kamath, chairman, Jio Financial Services.

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Several leading industrialists, including Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani, Vedanta Resources Limited executive chairman Anil Agarwal, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Welspun Group chairman and Assocham president B K Goenka, attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he would always be remembered for his outstanding work.'

Capital crunch?India Inc raises over Rs 1,50,000cr

Capital crunch?India Inc raises over Rs 1,50,000cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

The biggest irony is that nearly two-thirds of these funds are estimated to have come from investors in overseas markets, which themselves were in shambles and where companies were in dire need of capital, forcing them to beg their respective governments for money.

What India Inc expects from Modi2

What India Inc expects from Modi2

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'

'Dhurandhar Devendra' posters appear in Mumbai after BMC results

'Dhurandhar Devendra' posters appear in Mumbai after BMC results

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Large hoardings praising Fadnavis' leadership appeared across the city, reflecting a celebratory mood within the BJP camp following its strong performance in the country's richest civic body.

Sensex crash: India Inc wants corrective steps soon

Sensex crash: India Inc wants corrective steps soon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

India Inc on Monday said the policymakers in the country must ensure corrective measures at the earliest to rebuild investor confidence.

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The mandate will help further the development agenda in these states, with good governance and policy reforms taking centrestage

India Inc's biz confidence sees steepest fall in 3 years: D&B

India Inc's biz confidence sees steepest fall in 3 years: D&B

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The business confidence of India Inc for April-June quarter witnessed the steepest fall in the last three years as the Union Budget did not have any major steps towards reforms, says research firm Dun and Bradstreet.

India Inc asked to submit suggestions on tax proposals

India Inc asked to submit suggestions on tax proposals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Service Tax Commissioner Gautam Bhattacharya asked India Inc to be more pro-active in sharing inputs with government officials.

India Inc revenue likely to grow 9-11% in June-quarter: Crisil

India Inc revenue likely to grow 9-11% in June-quarter: Crisil

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The Crisil study covered 600 companies excluding financial services and oil companies, representing 71 per cent of the overall market capitalisation of India Inc.

India Inc's overseas borrowing up 6.5% to $2.12 billion in Nov

India Inc's overseas borrowing up 6.5% to $2.12 billion in Nov

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

No capital came in through the approval route, while the rest of $9,86,681 was by way of issuance of rupee denominated bonds.

Rampant lay-offs: When will the tide turn for India Inc's job market?

Rampant lay-offs: When will the tide turn for India Inc's job market?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Blue chip Indian companies are letting go human resource to attain cost-efficiencies.