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'ITC aspires to double its business in five years'

'ITC aspires to double its business in five years'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

'While every year presents new challenges, it also provides opportunities for better growth and performance.'

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Atmanirbharta Complicates India-US Arms Deals

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Indian policymakers must realise that in buying small quantities of equipment, it becomes hard to start manufacturing them in India, explains Ajai Shukla.

India, US in talks for a 'fantastic' trade deal: Trump

India, US in talks for a 'fantastic' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Addressing the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, Trump said that both the countries are in the early stages of discussion for an 'incredible' trade agreement to reduce barriers of investments.

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee

India, US to hold talks on hike in working visa fee

Rediff.com10 May 2016

India has stated that the move would impact Indian IT professionals.

India won't participate in US probe on IPR

India won't participate in US probe on IPR

Rediff.com1 May 2014

India is not so keen to co-operate with the US on IPR related probe.

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Showing respect to the Indian flag, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday immediately picked up the tricolour placed on stage at a BRICS meeting here to mark the standing place of every leader so as not to step on it.

India says it is committed to TFA even as WTO talks fail

India says it is committed to TFA even as WTO talks fail

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Notwithstanding the failure of WTO members to reach a consensus on Trade Facilitation Agreement to simplify global customs rules, India on Friday said it remains committed to the pact and will continue to pursue its proposal to find a permanent solution to its food security issues.

Russia, Georgia trade accusations over conflict

Russia, Georgia trade accusations over conflict

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Russia and Georgia accused each other of triggering the latest conflict in the breakaway South Ossestia province as the United Nations Security Council's emergency session on the issue failed to come out with a statement seeking ceasefire between the warring sides.

WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20

WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

India and the US are engaged in Geneva, the WTO headquarters, to sort out the food stockpiling issue and end the stalemate.

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Xi, Putin hint at political settlement to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 May 2024

"The two sides note that the relationship between Russia and China has progressed to a more advanced interstate cooperation compared to the military-political unions of the Cold War era as it is not bloc or confrontational in nature, nor does it target any third countries," Russia's new agency Tass quoted the document as saying.

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

India hopes of a solution to WTO food security issue by 2017

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Earlier this year, the US accused India and China of exceeding the WTO limits on farm subsidies, saying these caused trade distortion.

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office will also conduct the Section 301 probe against nine others, including Austria, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the EU, for levying or considering digital services taxes "discriminating against US companies".

Don't change FDI policy, Sharma's advice to his successor

Don't change FDI policy, Sharma's advice to his successor

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Sharma proposes to pass on the 'handover note' to his successor, which as per the poll projections is likely to be from Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

Despite 'Make in India', PSUs, states opt for Made in China

Despite 'Make in India', PSUs, states opt for Made in China

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A report by parliamentary standing committee on commerce noted that Indian industry was getting decimated by China dumping its cheap products in India.

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Pragati Maidan: A Walk In Time

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'A microcosm of India, inclusive and welcoming'. For years, Pragati Maidan was the centre of Delhi's social life.

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

World Chess Championship officials sue to stop pirating of match

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Organizers of the World Chess Championship sued on Monday to block a trio of website operators from broadcasting chess moves at the November 11-30 match in New York, which is expected to draw millions of online viewers.

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Despite odds, economists confident of India growth story: WEF study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Most economists expect the global economy to weaken in the coming year amid political and financial volatility, but a large majority of over 90 per cent are confident of moderate or strong growth in South Asia, notably India, a survey showed on Friday. At the same time, the outlook for China has dimmed following signs of deflationary pressures and fragility in the country's real estate market, the World Economic Forum's latest 'Chief Economists Outlook' report said. As the world grapples with political and financial volatility, almost six in 10 believe the global economic outlook will undermine progress towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 74 per cent saying geopolitical tensions will have the same effect.

Make policies for a Brand Northeast, World Bank tells Centre

Make policies for a Brand Northeast, World Bank tells Centre

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The World Bank report said Brand Northeast would build on elements such as healthy living, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, service orientation, among others.

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian-American economist Arvind Panagariya has said that he is "honoured" to be appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the first Vice Chairman of the newly created NITI Aayog, which replaces the 65-year-old Planning Commission.

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Zawahiri killing: US cautions citizens travelling abroad

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Following al-Zawahiri's death, supporters of al-Qaeda, or its affiliated terrorist organisations, may seek to attack US facilities, personnel, or citizens

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'We lost our place in being first in the epidemic, when it hit India so hard, but we were actually the epicentre of the epidemic from essentially April 2020, for almost an entire year. We had such high cases. We were the country that had the most mixed response.'

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

India had been engaged in a contentious battle with the US over the issue, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

G20 leaders vow to vaccinate 70% world population by mid-2022

G20 leaders vow to vaccinate 70% world population by mid-2022

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

In the Rome Declaration, the G20 leaders thanked healthcare and frontline workers, international organisations and scientists for their relentless efforts to cope with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

These concrete steps should include measures to address any number of pressing concerns, including prohibitively high tariffs and discriminatory forced localization requirements that are blocking US exports of a wide range of products.

India defends right to issue drug 'compulsory licences'

India defends right to issue drug 'compulsory licences'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The USTR has placed India on its "priority watch" list for two years in a row, saying the country's patent laws unfairly favour local drug makers.

No assurance on MFN from Pak

No assurance on MFN from Pak

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Pakistan had promised to grant this status, mandatory under global trading rules, to India in December 2012.

Bali talks to decide fate of WTO

Bali talks to decide fate of WTO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The WTO has already significantly lowered its sights since a decade of Doha talks broke down, forcing the body to focus on a much less ambitious set of reforms.

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

If the WTO talks in Bali fail, it will adversely impact India.

WTO to discuss India's food security demand at special meet

WTO to discuss India's food security demand at special meet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The November 26 meeting, the first of its kind, will also take up trade facilitation agreement.

IPR: US trade body bats for India despite tough resistance

IPR: US trade body bats for India despite tough resistance

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The council resisted intense pressure from the powerful manufacturing, pharma and other trade lobbies that have urged the Obama administration to enact punitive measures against India for a laundry list of alleged intellectual property and patent violations.

Bali decision ring-fences us completely: Anand Sharma

Bali decision ring-fences us completely: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

A visibly elated Sharma said the decision gave India complete protection even if it breached the food subsidy limit under WTO rules

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

'The economy is reviving, foreign investors are favouring India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Minister of State for Commerce and Finance Nirmala Sitaraman, in Mumbai to address election rallies, took time out to talk about the economy, foreign investment and trade facilitation.

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

China can't bully countries in the Himalayas: US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The US attacked China for its aggressive moves against its neighbours, including "instigating" a deadly confrontation with India in eastern Ladakh