News for 'budget-2014'

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Karbonn offers 4 cheap phones on Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The range will include two Android JellyBean operating system-based handsets and two smartphones based on the latest Android KitKat OS.

Vishal Sikka is India's highest paid IT CEO

Vishal Sikka is India's highest paid IT CEO

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Infosys Ltd will pay its new chief executive officer Vishal Sikka up to $5.08 million in annual salary besides a stock option of $2 million, a package considered lower than global peers.

Buy a US town for about $400,000!

Buy a US town for about $400,000!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

In an enticing offer, an entire US town complete with a bar, workshop, three trailers, single house and 6.16 acres of prime prairie real estate, is up for sale for about $400,000.

Highlights of the Interim Railway Budget

Highlights of the Interim Railway Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Presenting the Interim Railway Budget for 2014-15, Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday announced that new trains will be introduced.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended at 26,100 mark up by 138 points and the 50-share Nifty closed at 7,787 mark up by 36 points.

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

NTPC shortlists 4-5 power firms to buy coal-based projects

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

NTPC, which currently generates over 43,000 MW, aims to add 14,000 MW capacity by 2017.

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying, global cues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The white metal had gained Rs 200 in the previous session.

Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%

Govt proposes 49% FDI in insurance, caps voting rights to 26%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

A proposal to hike the FDI cap in the sector was first mooted by the previous UPA government.

5 best selling cars of all time

5 best selling cars of all time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

They have lasted for decades with no sign of drop in their sales.

India's top 10 selling cars in June

India's top 10 selling cars in June

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The dynamics are changing as the sales pick up.

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

20 economies that have the biggest budget revenues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Though India is one of the fastest growing economies, how big is the country's budget compared to other countries in the world?

How Gowda plans to enhance safety and security

How Gowda plans to enhance safety and security

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Railway Minister proposed numerous steps to enhance passengers' safety.

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Z3: The cheapest BlackBerry phone now runs Android apps!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The phone is touted to be for the masses and is surely built to last.

Budget impact: Tata Motors, General Motors to slash prices

Budget impact: Tata Motors, General Motors to slash prices

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Auto makers Tata Motors and General Motors India on Monday announced they will cut prices of their products after Finance Minister P Chidambaram decided to reduce excise on automobiles in the interim Budget 2014-15.

Food inflation still remains a worry: Chidambaram

Food inflation still remains a worry: Chidambaram

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Inflation in food articles category in January stood at 8.8 per cent.

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term US securities in May; net purchases were $34.6 billion.

Budget effect: Audi, Mercedes slash prices

Budget effect: Audi, Mercedes slash prices

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

German car makers Audi and Mercedes-Benz on Monday cut prices by up to Rs 3.82 lakh, while Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra announced their intent to follow suit after Finance Minister P Chidambaram reduced excise on automobiles in the Interim Budget for 2014-15.

FM's mantra to make India the world's 3rd largest economy

FM's mantra to make India the world's 3rd largest economy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

While presenting the Interim Budget 2014-15, the Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that in the next three decades India will become the third largest economy behind US and China.

Budget modestly credit positive for India: Moody's

Budget modestly credit positive for India: Moody's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented his maiden budget last week in which he vowed to contain fiscal deficit at 4.1 per cent this year and lower it to 3 per cent by 2016-17.

Why the govt is keen to lower visa fees, air fares

Why the govt is keen to lower visa fees, air fares

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

India charges $100 as visa fee while other countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives charge only $25.

Revive investment to boost growth, jobs: Economic Survey

Revive investment to boost growth, jobs: Economic Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

After tabling the Survey, Jaitley told reporters that fiscal deficit for the current year will be 4.5 per cent which needs to go down further in the next two years.

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

'Inflation, growth key challenges before Modi govt'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

With the industrial production dragging the overall growth down, it said the government must also focus on the manufacturing sector by reducing the "infrastructure deficit".

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The country's fourth budget carrier has also announced the addition of Kochi to its existing network from July 20.

Price revision? Soft drink makers to take a Rs 600 cr hit

Price revision? Soft drink makers to take a Rs 600 cr hit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

kers likely to pass on additional excise duty burden to consumers; price increase to be 5-10%

A big idea Budget to build a New India?

A big idea Budget to build a New India?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Without tinkering with the tax rates, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his maiden budget provided encouraging signals for domestic and foreign investors.

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced an allocation of Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) for building Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat.

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

George Osborne and British foreign secretary William Hague are on a two-day visit to India to bolster trade and investment ties with Asia's third-largest economy.

Govt cuts disinvestment target to Rs 16,027 cr for FY'14

Govt cuts disinvestment target to Rs 16,027 cr for FY'14

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The government cut its disinvestment target by more than half for the current financial year and pegged the proceeds at Rs 36,925 crore for 2014-15.

What to expect from the Interim Budget

What to expect from the Interim Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Chidambaram may announce higher fund allocation for the social sector, with focus on education, food, women and rural masses.

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

BRICS bank opens cooperation opportunities with S America: PM

BRICS bank opens cooperation opportunities with S America: PM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Modi said South America has tremendous potential.

World Bank to commit $5 bln for developmental projects in India

World Bank to commit $5 bln for developmental projects in India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

In the 12-month cycle starting July 2013 and ending June 2014, World Bank had made financial commitments close to $5.2 billion in India.

Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP

Budget has brought back 'hope' into the economy: BJP

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

BJP on Thursday said while claiming the exercise had brought back "hope" into the economy by charting a roadmap for the country's economic resurgence.

Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare

Bullet trains? Be prepared to pay steep fare

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

It will also provide support to the government for finalising the financial and implementation models.

No proposal to dilute our stake in public banks: Govt

No proposal to dilute our stake in public banks: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The government will not bring down its ownership in public banks.

Disruption is an opportunity to develop skills: Infosys CEO

Disruption is an opportunity to develop skills: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Sikka said various people including his wife, family members, alma mater, friends and teachers have played the role of anchors to impart wisdom and clarity to his decisions.

RIL takes control of Network 18

RIL takes control of Network 18

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

RIL has also appointed McKinsey senior advisor Adil Zainulbhai as independent director and Network 18 Media & Investments (NW18) former promoter Raghav Bhel as a non-executive director on the NW18 Board.

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Top posts vacant in 35 PSUs including Coal India, BSNL, NHPC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In all, 25 Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) posts, 8 MD posts and 2 Chairman posts are lying vacant, according to a written reply by Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises P Radhakrishnan in the Lok Sabha.

Adani awaits nod for its mega rail project in Australia

Adani awaits nod for its mega rail project in Australia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The project includes a 300 kms rail line connecting Adani's planned Carmichael Coal Mine, Northwest of clermont, to the Abbot Point Coal port, near the Great Barrier Reef.

Govt hikes minimum export price for onion to $500 per tonne

Govt hikes minimum export price for onion to $500 per tonne

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Onion prices have been rising due to speculation amid anticipation of below normal monsoon despite sufficient supply in the country.