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Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Bharti Leads CY25 Market-Cap Surge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

All three Bharti group companies outperformed in CY25 but the biggest gain came from Bharti Airtel, the flagship.

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

No toll plaza queues anywhere in India by yearend, says Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Within six months I expect petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles (EVs) to reach cost parity,' says Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

India accounts for 1/3rd of the world poor: World Bank

India accounts for 1/3rd of the world poor: World Bank

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The report said that 1.2 billion people are still living in extreme poverty across the world.

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Pvt-funded highway construction model highest priority: Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

On the back of an aggressive asset monetisation push, the government will press the throttle on the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model - under which private developers fund highway construction - for future highway development, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said.

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

India's GDP to grow at 7.3 pc this fiscal, 7.5 pc next: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Attributing the growth to an upswing in consumption and investment, the World Bank has said India will continue to be the fastest growing major economy in the world.

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

U-19 WC: India eye revenge against Pakistan in Super Six

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

India face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-stakes U-19 World Cup Super Six clash, seeking revenge for their crushing Asia Cup final defeat in Bulawayo.

'Death is...': Chilling details from Ghaziabad sisters' diary

'Death is...': Chilling details from Ghaziabad sisters' diary

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

"Death is better for us than your beatings. That is why we are committing suicide... Sorry Papa."

Rising oil tags not to hit India hard: World Bank

Rising oil tags not to hit India hard: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

World Bank expects India to absorb the oil price shocks and remain unaffected from the depreciation of the US dollar against the rupee.

China, India to be world's two biggest investors by 2030: World Bank

China, India to be world's two biggest investors by 2030: World Bank

Rediff.com17 May 2013

As a result, the global investment in developed countries will triple in the next two decades.

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Upset alert: Jadumani stuns Panghal at boxing nationals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Promising youngster Jadumani Singh upstaged seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal to storm into the final

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers globally using data centres located in India, signalling the government's push to make the country a major hub for AI and digital infrastructure.

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

AI push: Tax break for global cloud firms using Indian data centres

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers globally using data centres located in India, signalling the government's push to make the country a major hub for AI and digital infrastructure.

US govt wants an American to head World Bank

US govt wants an American to head World Bank

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The State Department remarks came as the World Bank started the process to select its new head, who would replace it current President, Robert Zoellick.

Chinese economy to grow at 9.3% in 2011: World Bank

Chinese economy to grow at 9.3% in 2011: World Bank

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The government should use interest rates for more than administrative measures to handle economic growth in the long term.

India has bright prospects, will grow faster in 2016: World Bank

India has bright prospects, will grow faster in 2016: World Bank

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

World Bank says India has bright prospects.

India, China to be largest investors in 2030: World Bank

India, China to be largest investors in 2030: World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The two countries will also account for almost half the global manufacturing investment.

Will teach India lesson it will never forget if...: Pak PM

Will teach India lesson it will never forget if...: Pak PM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Shehbaz emphasised that water was a lifeline for Pakistan, and no compromise would be made on the country's rights under international agreements, as per Geo News.

East Asia to grow by 6%: World Bank

East Asia to grow by 6%: World Bank

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

East Asia's emerging economies are projected to grow by 6 per cent this year as policy makers face the delicate challenge of responding to a reduced pace of global trade expansion, the World Bank said on Wednesday.

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Global uncertainty is something which definitely occupies the minds of officials when we are preparing for the Budget.'

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports rose 127 per cent to $2 billion.

India-US Deal Shields Farmers

India-US Deal Shields Farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

New Delhi will substantially reduce tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods while continuing to protect sensitive sectors. Tariffs on some agricultural products that are not traditionally considered sensitive will be brought down to zero, while in the case of relatively sensitive items, duties will be reduced in a graded manner and quotas will be imposed.

Indian roads: World Bank to invest $1bn a year

Indian roads: World Bank to invest $1bn a year

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

World Bank, which plans to invest $1 billion a year in India's transport sector, on Friday proposed a separate 'road maintenance fund' through fuel tax and user charges for development of highways.

World Bank president to visit Bihar on Jan 10

World Bank president to visit Bihar on Jan 10

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick will visit Bihar on January 10, 2011, officials said on Tuesday.

India to fight AIDS, TB with World Bank loan

India to fight AIDS, TB with World Bank loan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

India will use around one-fourth of the $3.8 billion loan received from World Bank this year to improve healthcare services for women and children, besides fighting HIV/AIDS and TB.

World Bank sees 6.7% GDP growth for India by FY'15

World Bank sees 6.7% GDP growth for India by FY'15

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

The World Bank on Thursday forecast a 6.7 per cent growth rate for India by next fiscal as exports and private investment are projected to strengthen and provide a boost to growth.

'India will be among top 50 in World Bank rankings in 3 years'

'India will be among top 50 in World Bank rankings in 3 years'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

'India will jump 30-40 places in the World Bank ranking of ease of doing business next year.'

World Bank nods $23.5m biodiversity loan for India

World Bank nods $23.5m biodiversity loan for India

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement Project will conserve biodiversity, while improving rural livelihoods by applying culturally appropriate and tested participatory approaches to support opportunities for improving rural livelihoods, the Bank said in a statement.

World Bank lauds India's efforts to boost growth

World Bank lauds India's efforts to boost growth

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

... but warned that unsatisfactory development in rural areas of the country and corruption in some states posed major challenges for economic growth.\n\n

Satyam abuzz with rumours of World Bank order

Satyam abuzz with rumours of World Bank order

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Satyam Computer had the market whistling on Friday as rumours were rife on the counter that it was in the process of bagging a $10-million order from global development financier, the World Bank.

India likely to achieve 5.5% growth in 2014: World Bank

India likely to achieve 5.5% growth in 2014: World Bank

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

With the new Indian government showing signs of economic reforms and brings in transparency in governance, the World Bank feels that the world's third-largest economy could achieve a growth rate of 5.5 per cent this year as compared to 4.7 per cent last year.

Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation To Combat Fraud

Indian Digital Payment Intelligence Corporation To Combat Fraud

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It will enable real-time intel sharing among banks and other financial sector participants to strengthen customer protection against digital fraud.

'We're 2 biggest fugitives': Lalit Modi, Mallya mock India

'We're 2 biggest fugitives': Lalit Modi, Mallya mock India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Lalit Modi posted a social media video from Vijay Mallya's 70th birthday party in London, referring to the pair as the 'two biggest fugitives' of India.

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

"Growth is expected to moderate gradually in China... pick up in India, and remain broadly stable in the Asean-5 region."