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Final guidelines of 'Smart Cities' in Nov: Venkaiah Naidu

Final guidelines of 'Smart Cities' in Nov: Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The government will give a final shape to its proposed flagship scheme on developing '100 smart cities' next month.

'Top business houses have spread themselves too thin'

'Top business houses have spread themselves too thin'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

'Some business families would probably have to revert to their core businesses, which the IBC will ensure.'

Why GDP growth is likely to slow to 7.2-7.3% in Q2 of FY19

Why GDP growth is likely to slow to 7.2-7.3% in Q2 of FY19

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The services sector, which plays the biggest role in shaping the economy, is facing loads of issues currently. The largest segments, financial and real estate, are struggling to cope with bad debts and low demand for houses.

Tata partners Snapdeal to sell houses online

Tata partners Snapdeal to sell houses online

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

As part of the partnership, about 1,000 homes across projects in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chennai will be put up for sale on Snapdeal.

PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles

PMO asks India Inc for list of hurdles

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Modi has often been accused of promoting crony capitalism in Gujarat for his proximity to certain businesses.

India has 146,000 ultra-high networth individuals

India has 146,000 ultra-high networth individuals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The total wealth of the ultra HNIs, or those with a networth of over Rs 25 cr, grew by five per cent to Rs 1.35 lakh cr.

'We have great expectations from this Budget'

'We have great expectations from this Budget'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Single window clearances for realty must.

India is a difficult country to govern in many ways: Deepak Parekh

India is a difficult country to govern in many ways: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Legislative process in the country is unduly long and tedious

Joint session may be called if no consensus on land bill, says FM

Joint session may be called if no consensus on land bill, says FM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Jaitley exuded hope that the land reforms bill in its new shape would be able to get through the Rajya Sabha.

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

'Passing GST will push our economy into double-digit growth'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Defence and aerospace show huge potential thanks to the government's Make in India push.'

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Demonitisation will facilitate transparency in the real estate industry, which has had a notorious reputation as a safe locker for black money, says Saket Mohta.

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Markets have witnessed a gap down opening mirroring losses in the global equities with US markets taking a hit on worries about the health of Chinese economy.

Sensex ends up 116 points, Nifty closes at record high

Sensex ends up 116 points, Nifty closes at record high

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices hit a new lifetime high

Your dream house will cost more now

Your dream house will cost more now

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Increase in service tax would make properties costlier to buyers.

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Think organic food, affordable homes, artificial intelligence, suggests Prof Manmeet Barve.

Housing for all: Good plan but tough to execute

Housing for all: Good plan but tough to execute

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Currently, there's a shortfall of 23 million houses in India.

Back to sensible Budgets, at last!

Back to sensible Budgets, at last!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

This finance minister has come of age. That's not condescension. It is a praise, says Omkar Goswami.

How our netas reacted to the Budget

How our netas reacted to the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.

Shapoor Mistry joins Bumi Armada board

Shapoor Mistry joins Bumi Armada board

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Mistry is presently also the chairman of loss-making Forbes & Company Ltd listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

How to fix India's housing problem

How to fix India's housing problem

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Surendra Hiranandani -- chairman and managing director, House of Hiranandani -- explains what ails India's housing sector and indicates the way forward.

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Despite the headwinds both on the domestic and global fronts, Ramesh S Damani, member, BSE and a prominent investor, says India will weather a global trade war better than a lot of other Asian countries.

India's real estate woes are far from getting over

India's real estate woes are far from getting over

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The real estate sector presents a daunting picture with revival prospects appearing to be bleak.

SC will hear pleas against note ban on Dec 2

SC will hear pleas against note ban on Dec 2

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice D Y Chandrachud said, "We will examine both aspects (inconvenience and constitutional validity) of the matter. Come on Friday at 2 pm".

India Inc worried over delay in key reforms

India Inc worried over delay in key reforms

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Coal, land, insurance bills are cited as govt's commitment to reforms.

UPA's housing schemes to merge; Govt for more pvt sector role

UPA's housing schemes to merge; Govt for more pvt sector role

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

It will be National Housing Mission which will be launched soon

Who will benefit most from proposed changes in the land bill?

Who will benefit most from proposed changes in the land bill?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The amendment Act provides for the elimination of the exemption as it relates to compensation and resettlement and rehabilitation of families.

10 economic commandments for Modi

10 economic commandments for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Realty firms seek priority sector status for low-cost housing

Realty firms seek priority sector status for low-cost housing

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

After exporters, real estate companies are demanding a priority sector tag for loans to the low-cost housing sector.

Will markets get what they want from the Budget?

Will markets get what they want from the Budget?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Besides Budget, markets will be driven by global events and the outcome of assembly elections.

Modi magic: Realtors expect revival in property market

Modi magic: Realtors expect revival in property market

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Hailing clear majority for Narendra Modi-led BJP in the polls, real estate experts on Friday said a stable government at the Centre will help revive the property market.

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.

Infra, rural push may boost core sector

Infra, rural push may boost core sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Core sector companies have seen volumes drop to single digit in the first nine months of FY16.

Mumbai realtors seek early green clearance

Mumbai realtors seek early green clearance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

However, the realty players will have to pursue their long-pending demands with the state government for abolition of the Urban Land Ceiling Act, speedy approvals to expedite redevelopment of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority buildings, development of cluster development, rental and affordable housing.

Sensex falls 362 points to end at 23,191

Sensex falls 362 points to end at 23,191

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The BSE Sensex was down 326 points at 23,277 and the Nifty was down 107 points at 7,056.

'Our choices will shape the markets'

'Our choices will shape the markets'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Infrastructure stocks are once again gaining traction.

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He designed some of India's most iconic buildings.

Realtors embrace new technologies to cut costs

Realtors embrace new technologies to cut costs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

At a time when buyers are complaining about developers not sticking to delivery schedules and delays stretching for three-four years, these technologies have come as a boon.

Gadkari announces mega plans for Bihar

Gadkari announces mega plans for Bihar

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Bihar to get roads worth Rs 50,000 crore.