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Softbank's big-ticket investments in India

Softbank's big-ticket investments in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

With Nikesh Arora's exit from Softbank, India's start-ups have lost one of its biggest supporters.

Allegations against ICICI bank may dent investor confidence

Allegations against ICICI bank may dent investor confidence

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

ICICI's board has denied any wrongdoing, highlighting that the loan was underwritten in accordance with the bank's credit standards and was extended as part of a consortium involving over 20 banks.

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Modi's interview style is distinct, and alas one that is increasingly being followed by others as well, notably by the man who is out to challenge him, Rahul Gandhi.' 'This may appear aggressive and combative to readers and viewers, but the fact is that sometimes it becomes unclear as to who is interviewing who,' discovers Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

RSS chief says Air India should be run by an Indian firm

RSS chief says Air India should be run by an Indian firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

He said no matter how much evolution happens in technology, India could never become a fully cashless economy.

Former Ranbaxy promoters fined Rs 2,600 crore

Former Ranbaxy promoters fined Rs 2,600 crore

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The US arm of Ranbaxy pleaded guilty to seven felonies relating to the manufacture and distribution of certain adulterated drugs

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Around 7 billion units of coal power valued at Rs 2,400 crore lost due to drought.

Why real estate in Mumbai will get costlier

Why real estate in Mumbai will get costlier

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The average home prices in Mumbai have touched Rs 12,000 per sq ft

Coming up: An enhanced BrahMos with 450 km range

Coming up: An enhanced BrahMos with 450 km range

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has said that the extended range version of the Brahmos missile of 450 km is likely to be tested on March 10.

30 months on, Piramal's $500-mn JV yet to take off

30 months on, Piramal's $500-mn JV yet to take off

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has stringent processes and systems, which are proving to be a stumbling block

Tennis roundup: Del Potro, Tsurenko win Acapulco titles

Tennis roundup: Del Potro, Tsurenko win Acapulco titles

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Battle-scarred Argentine Juan Martin del Potro clinched his 21st career title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Kevin Anderson in the Mexican Open final in Acapulco on Sunday.

Acer India launches five new tablet PCs

Acer India launches five new tablet PCs

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Acer India on Wednesday launched five tablets under the Iconia brand, priced between Rs 27,990-Rs 70,000. The world's second largest PC vendor launched five tablets - Iconia Tab A500, Iconia dual screen notebook, Iconia A100, Iconia smart A300 and Iconia W500.

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Will Cilic turn up heat on Federer at Australian Open?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Croatian Marin Cilic prepares to try to stop the Swiss claiming a sixth Australian Open title on Sunday.

10 cities that have the most expensive retail space

10 cities that have the most expensive retail space

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Retailers end up paying a monthly rent of approx Rs 1 crore for a 500 sq ft store.

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The company has been a part of the start-up ecosystem in a big way from early stages right up to when the companies start achieving full scale.

India's GDP to touch $5 trillion by 2024: Mukesh Ambani

India's GDP to touch $5 trillion by 2024: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

What manufacturing was for China, super intelligence will be for India: Ambani

Salman Khan: Katrina is my sister-in-law!

Salman Khan: Katrina is my sister-in-law!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Salman Khan gets candid at the trailer launch of his new film, Jai Ho.

Bharti Airtel gets credit line of $2.5 bln from Chinese banks

Bharti Airtel gets credit line of $2.5 bln from Chinese banks

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Bharti Airtel has received financing commitments of up to $2.5 billion from top Chinese banks.

Goldman to offer $500 mn for small businesses

Goldman to offer $500 mn for small businesses

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Financial services firm Goldman Sachs has started a $500-million initiative to support small businesses across the United States, with legendary investor Warren Buffett as an adviser.

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A data plan currently priced at Rs 100 should not cost more than Rs 34, if India has to make the Internet affordable for 80 per cent of its population.

'Speed money' puts brakes on India's retail growth

'Speed money' puts brakes on India's retail growth

Rediff.com5 May 2013

India is the next great frontier for global retailers, a $500 billion market growing at 20 per cent a year.

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

According to experts, banks have found better arbitrage opportunities in dollar terms in mature economies with mortgage and leverage rather than take equity exposure on Indian real estate.

Infosys to invest $10 million in Irish start-ups

Infosys to invest $10 million in Irish start-ups

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Bags long-term outsourcing deal from Allied Irish Banks

Infosys invests in Trifacta

Infosys invests in Trifacta

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Trifacta's investors include Accel, Greylock Partners, Ignition and Cathay Innovation

India to become full member of MTCR tomorrow

India to become full member of MTCR tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Significantly, China, which stonewalled India's entry into the 48-nation NSG at the just--concluded Seoul plenary, is not a member of 34-nation MTCR.

HDFC Bank to raise $500 mn from overseas markets

HDFC Bank to raise $500 mn from overseas markets

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Also more domestic borrowers are expected to access overseas markets for their funding needs as the rupee funds are still a costly affair.

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Reema Shah pleaded guilty to insider trading and cooperated with the US government for accepting insider info from a Yahoo! executive

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

PM Modi visits Netherlands, meets PM Mark Rutte

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Netherlands is a natural partner in India's economic development and thanked the key European nation for backing India's Missile Technology Control Regime membership.

Is this the best gaming rig in the market?

Is this the best gaming rig in the market?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

ASUS ROG GT51CA Pascal is a beast of a PC, discovers Abhik Sen.

10 facts you didn't know about Ola

10 facts you didn't know about Ola

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Cab-hailing service Ola is on the fast track on the back of a $500 million funding.

RIL sells 2013 gasoil, jet fuel at high premiums

RIL sells 2013 gasoil, jet fuel at high premiums

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The company is currently negotiating with more buyers.

With America's support, India all set to join missile control regime

With America's support, India all set to join missile control regime

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The move will boost India's efforts to purchase Predator drones from the US and export its high-tech missiles to friendly nations.

That's ODD: Going fishing inside Bangkok's condemned mall

That's ODD: Going fishing inside Bangkok's condemned mall

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Staff from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration office were fishing at the ground floor of the roofless New World department store in Bangkok that was closed down in 1997.

Indians have to work most to buy a bottle of beer

Indians have to work most to buy a bottle of beer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

How many hours of work does it take to buy a half a litre of beer at a retail outlet?

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Mohanlal teams up with Sidharth Bharathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

A lowdown on the Malayalam film industry.

Luxury malls catch realty developers' fancy

Luxury malls catch realty developers' fancy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

At least half a dozen are in the works with increasing brand awareness and growing purchasing power in upper classes.

PHOTOS: The Rs 27,500 satellite made in a basement

PHOTOS: The Rs 27,500 satellite made in a basement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A 34-year-old South Korean engineer who scavenged cheap electronic stores for six years has made a $500 (Rs 27,500) satellite in his basement, which will be launched into space this year.

Here's what Modi gifted the Camerons

Here's what Modi gifted the Camerons

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday showered the British First Family with a number of gifts at Chequers, the country house retreat of the British prime minister.

India to provide $500-mn line of credit to Myanmar

India to provide $500-mn line of credit to Myanmar

Rediff.com28 May 2012

On the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Myanmar in quarter of a century, Manmohan Singh held 'broad-ranging' discussions with Myanmar President Thein Sein on a road map for bilateral cooperation and said New Delhi was committed to Myanmar's economic development.

India to provide $500 million line of credit to Myanmar

India to provide $500 million line of credit to Myanmar

Rediff.com28 May 2012

India on Monday announced that it will provide a 500 million-dollar line of credit to Myanmar as the two countries signed agreements on a range of sectors, including air services, beginning a "new journey" of bilateral cooperation. On the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Myanmar in quarter of a century, Manmohan Singh held "broad-ranging" discussions with Myanmar President Thein Sein on a roadmap for bilateral cooperation.