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Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches

Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Titan expects sales of premium-priced watch sales to grow by leaps and bounds in the future on the back of a growing disposable income among working professionals and income categories, says Pavan Lall.

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

So much for Modi's dream of 'cashless Bharat'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

While Bihar and J&K have the least proportion of bank account holders using debit cards at PoS machines, Telangana's record is the highest.

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

This September, Sachin Bansal picked 94 per cent stake in microfinance company Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services. His immediate plan is to scale up the company's operations as quickly as possible without making much investment in physical infrastructure and by leveraging technology.

Will bring India's Covid mortality rate to below 1 pc: Vardhan

Will bring India's Covid mortality rate to below 1 pc: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said the government was aiming to bring down India's Covid-19 mortality rate to less than 1 per cent from the current 1.64 per cent, which is still the lowest in the world.

FinMin, RBI set up panel on reducing cash transactions

FinMin, RBI set up panel on reducing cash transactions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

RBI data on Dec 2014 showed 1.05 million PoS machines in the country.

EV: Govt extends olive branch to automakers

EV: Govt extends olive branch to automakers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The change in stance follows a strong opposition by automakers of the proposed government plan to ban two-wheelers (below 150cc) and three-wheelers by 2023 and 2025, respectively

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India's huge digital prowess and potential will play a huge role in enabling digital lending, says Romita Majumdar.

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Nearly 150 companies visited the campus this year.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Look who hired IIM-A grads this year

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The e-commerce firm recruited 18 post graduate students.

How consumers are forcing big brands to behave better

How consumers are forcing big brands to behave better

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Is this paradigm shift in brand-consumer power-sharing coming to fruition in India too?

Govt to work out specific action plan for 'Make in India'

Govt to work out specific action plan for 'Make in India'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The manufacturing sector now contributes about 16-17 per cent to the GDP

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

What the top retailers can learn from kirana stores

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Some analysts believe convenience stores could be challenged by digital grocery in the future.

India added nearly two ultra-rich a day in 2014

India added nearly two ultra-rich a day in 2014

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

India jumps to fourth from thirteen in the list of countries having households with more than $100 mn private wealth.

It's raining summer placements at B-schools this year

It's raining summer placements at B-schools this year

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Major institutes see rise in summer placements; consulting, BFSI, e-commerce firms are top recruiters, says Vinay Umarji.

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Indians most open to using self-driving cars

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Only 36 per cent in Japan and 44 per cent in Germany were willing to use such vehicles.

E-commerce buyouts: Mahindra, Godrej to leverage on physical stores

E-commerce buyouts: Mahindra, Godrej to leverage on physical stores

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

E-commerce buyouts: Mahindra, Godrej to leverage on physical stores.

Global pay for flagship course up 39% at IIM-A

Global pay for flagship course up 39% at IIM-A

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The highest domestic package, however, fell 10 per cent

Consulting, finance firms dominate placements at IIM-C

Consulting, finance firms dominate placements at IIM-C

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Reliance ADAG, Tech Mahindra among top recruiters at IIM-A

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

Rediff.com30 May 2017

AI, cloud computing, data analytics are a few areas companies are looking for proficiency in

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

4 benefits of buying insurance online

4 benefits of buying insurance online

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Tarun Mathur gives a quick low-down on what advantages one can have when buying motor insurance online

Marico tests the online waters with Studio X

Marico tests the online waters with Studio X

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Marico, which launched its first digital-only brand Studio X on Amazon, is treading the e-commerce market sans the support of its 4.7 million brick and mortar outlets, reports Sangeeta Tanwar.

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Handset maker Xiaomi will set up a research and development unit in Bangalore, its first such facility outside of China, as it looks to beef up presence in the booming Indian smartphone market.

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

IIM-A saw 36 per cent jump in maximum domestic salary in 2018 placements this year.

'India's internet economy can reach $200 bn by 2020'

'India's internet economy can reach $200 bn by 2020'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Fast paced growth in computer literacy and greater use of data on mobiles will help India's Internet economy grow to $200 billion or 5 per cent of the GDP by 2020.

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The lockdown in India has been a timely, graded, proactive and pre-emptive public health measure to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and has been part and parcel of the government's overall strategy, Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, and Chairman, Empowered Group 1, said at a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation.

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The second day of the placement season at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras on Tuesday saw e-commerce major Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd recruiting 19 students - the highest offer so far this season.

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Switzerland remains largest offshore financial centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Switzerland remains the 'biggest private banking financial centres for cross border wealth management' with assets worth over CHF 2.11 trillion ($2.2 trillion), as per the study conducted by the Swiss Bankers Association and the Boston Consulting Group.

AirAsia sparks an HR row

AirAsia sparks an HR row

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Questions are raised on Ramadorai's appointment.

Start-ups slow down hiring at IIMs

Start-ups slow down hiring at IIMs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Start-ups, especially the e-commerce players, are either staying away from these campuses or recruiting in much smaller numbers than last year

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Job losses: Are you in the firing line?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Prospects are grim for many, as humans and organisations aren't keeping up with the pace of technology. Shyamal Majumdar ponders the future of employment.

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Major grocery retailers' sales rise, losses continue

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Aditya Birla Retail set up seven years earlier, posted a 20% growth in sales over a year earlier for 2013-14.

TCS is the only Indian company among world's 50 most innovative

TCS is the only Indian company among world's 50 most innovative

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Wipro makes it to the up-and-coming companies with potential to join the top 50 list.

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

In an interaction with Viveat Susan Pinto, Thomas Lutz, head of the consumer and retail practice at The Boston Consulting Group. highlights some of the top consumer trends in India and the way forward for companies.

RBI's 'inflation warrior' is the new Governor

RBI's 'inflation warrior' is the new Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

He will be the eighth Deputy Governor to be made Governor at RBI

FDI policy for medical devices on the cards

FDI policy for medical devices on the cards

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Ministerial consultations on, with recognition of the potential, and the need to not classify it under the same rules as for pharmaceuticals.