News for 'budget-2014'

No major sops for IT sector

No major sops for IT sector

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

There are no major announcements in the Union Budget 2014-15.

FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey

FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has circulated a draft Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultations.

India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year

India Inc invests $5.03 bln overseas in Jun, up 61% on year

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Indian companies, however, invested a much lower $1.59 billion in overseas markets in the previous month May 2014.

Govt considering setting up Rail University: Gowda

Govt considering setting up Rail University: Gowda

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railways could tie up with technical institutions for introducing railway-oriented subject for graduation and skill development.

BSE resumes trading after network outage

BSE resumes trading after network outage

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The Bombay Stock Exchange has resumed trading after three hours on Thursday.

Infographic: Budget Impact on BSE Sensex

Infographic: Budget Impact on BSE Sensex

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

India Inc on Monday said that the Interim Budget was 'absolutely' up to the expectations.

Why Modi's Budget has disappointed the opposition

Why Modi's Budget has disappointed the opposition

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Attacking the government for a provision of a mere Rs 500 (Rs 5 billion).

Infographics: Some interesting facts about Union Budget

Infographics: Some interesting facts about Union Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Finance Minister P Chidambaram presented the Interim Budget for 2014-15 on Monday.

India to get 10 swanky railway stations of global repute

India to get 10 swanky railway stations of global repute

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Indian Railways will develop few stations which will be at par with global standard.

Railways' pride: Udhampur-Katra line is finally ready

Railways' pride: Udhampur-Katra line is finally ready

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The train will traverse through seven tunnels and over 30 small and large bridges.

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2014 edition of its luxury sedan CLS 350 in petrol engine, priced at Rs 89.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Taking stock of Budget promises

Taking stock of Budget promises

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana and Make in India -- are not covered here.

Rail Budget: Angry Mamata slams Centre for depriving Bengal

Rail Budget: Angry Mamata slams Centre for depriving Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

In today's perspective, such deprivation and insult has anyone seen"? the former Railway minister said in a Facebook post.

Tourist trains to connect pilgrim centres

Tourist trains to connect pilgrim centres

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Private participation in the pilgrim sector will also be encouraged, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda said while presenting Rail Budget 2014-15.

25 interesting facts about the Indian Railways

25 interesting facts about the Indian Railways

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The lifeline of the nation, the Indian Railways started its service 161 years ago on 16 April 1853.

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Says the automobile sector would grow double digit in Asia's third largest economy after financial year 2017-18.

10 celebrities betting big on tech start-ups

10 celebrities betting big on tech start-ups

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Will they catch the next Google and Apple at the right time?

Budget has nothing to boost capital markets

Budget has nothing to boost capital markets

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

India needs significantly more domestic wherewithal to achieve and sustain the stated objective of 7-9 per cent growth.

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

A grand makeover for India's roads, highways

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday unveiled steps including Rs 38,000 crore investment for fast-tracking highways to augment the nation's arterial network.

FM defends rupee fall, says it fared well

FM defends rupee fall, says it fared well

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The RBI had opened special swaps windows to attract deposits from non-resident Indians and allow oil-marketing companies to source dollars.

The world's scariest train rides

The world's scariest train rides

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Rock your way through steep bridges, dark tunnels and spiralling mountains.

Samsung unveils 4 budget smartphones

Samsung unveils 4 budget smartphones

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

These will help to keep competition in check.

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

What Modi discussed with Facebook COO

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

The Prime Minister said on his Facebook page that he had a very fruitful meeting with Sandberg, who called on Modi to discuss her ideas about connectivity.

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Nissan had launched Sunny first in the Indian market in 2011.

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

FM hints at bold steps to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is keen to come out with reforms that can help cut fiscal deficit.

Why gold saving schemes may offer lower returns

Why gold saving schemes may offer lower returns

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Experts suggest bank deposits or exchange-traded funds over these.

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Need to attract FDI in railway projects: Railway Minister

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister has announced that there is an urgency to attract FDI in Railway projects.

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Railways to offer faster e-ticketing, Wi-Fi in stations

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Budget on Tuesday proposed a major revamp of the passenger reservation facility by transforming it into a next generation e-ticketing system, supporting 7,200 tickets per minute and allowing 1.20 lakh users simultaneously.

Railways promise tasty, hygienic food onboard

Railways promise tasty, hygienic food onboard

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Travellers can now get read-to-eat-meals on board a train.

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Barclays said Indian equities have had a strong first half.

Get ready for clean coaches, comfortable journeys on trains!

Get ready for clean coaches, comfortable journeys on trains!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

As part of the housekeeping scheme, there will be attendants in each coach to address problems related to hygiene like maintaining clean toilets and keeping coaches spick-and-span.

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Budget may focus on tax reforms: Barclays

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Barclays said Indian equities have had a strong first half.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to meet Modi during India visit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Before joining Facebook, she was the vice-president for global online sales and operations at Google.

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Infosys co-founder donates $1.8 mn for brain research

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In January, Gopalakrishnan had donated Rs 225 crore (Rs 2.25 billion) to set up a brain research centre in a joint effort between IISc and a trust formed by him and his wife.

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Cabinet has already cleared two proposals that will receive support from the fund.

Train travel to get costlier, hike in fares likely

Train travel to get costlier, hike in fares likely

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The Railway Ministry is considering a hike in passenger fares in the Railway Budget 2014-15 slated to be presented by Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda in the second week of next month.

Polymers: New duty structure to bring in fund

Polymers: New duty structure to bring in fund

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The duty reduction in feedstock would strengthen the domestic manufacturing in India making it more competitive leading to surge in exports of finished goods.

Guess what! Investing in real estate just became simpler

Guess what! Investing in real estate just became simpler

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget 2014 allows retail investors in India to have an affordable, liquid and convenient way to invest in real estate.

No valid reason to travel? Won't get visa

No valid reason to travel? Won't get visa

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Many countries are taking steps to ease processing. However, travellers should have a justifiable reason for the visit and their finances should be in order.

Jaitley allocates Rs 500 cr to set up 5 new IIMs and IITs

Jaitley allocates Rs 500 cr to set up 5 new IIMs and IITs

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The Union Budget 2014-15 has proposed to set up new IITs and IIMs