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RIL says new gas rates to be effective from April 1

RIL says new gas rates to be effective from April 1

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Last week, RIL and urea companies failed to settle the key terms of gas supply from April 1 upon expiry of the five-year contracts that priced gas from the eastern offshore KG-D6 fields at $4.205 per million British thermal units.

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Sensex ends flat; banks gain

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex dropped 1 points to end at 26,396 and the Nifty50 slipped 2 points to end at 8,109.

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Take heart, all is NOT wrong with the economy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inflation is down, growth is headed for recovery. RIL and subsidiary Jio are on an upswing. However, stressed loans and impending job losses are the dark clouds, says Devangshu Datta.

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'Implementation of GST would lead to the growth story of India'.

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

A factor which would be key to Scotch consumers is the new currency an independent Scotland would go for .

As fuel prices skyrocket, it's the Centre who earned the most

As fuel prices skyrocket, it's the Centre who earned the most

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The finance minister has labelled about 65 per cent of the fuel excise revenue as cess, including the restructured road and infrastructure cess

Piyush Goyal bats for team India

Piyush Goyal bats for team India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

'This country today is demonstrating to the world the true meaning of federalism, the true meaning of working in partnership between the central government and the state governments.'

Nestle India aims to restore fast growth

Nestle India aims to restore fast growth

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Recently, the company has released videos on Maggi.

Marathas call off Mumbai bandh after stir turns violent

Marathas call off Mumbai bandh after stir turns violent

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Marathas, a politically-influential community constituting around 30 per cent of the state's population, have been demanding reservation in jobs and education.

IOA leaves door ajar for tainted officials

IOA leaves door ajar for tainted officials

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) left its door ajar for corrupt officials on Sunday, sidestepping a directive from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to bar tainted officials from contesting its elections.

Discoms hit back, call Delhi govt's actions illegal

Discoms hit back, call Delhi govt's actions illegal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Reliance Infra-backed BSES discoms on Tuesday criticised the Delhi government for recommending to power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission to revoke their licenses, saying the proposal was "arbitrary" and "illegal" and will be a huge setback to power sector reforms.

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

In a strongly worded legal notice to FabIndia Chief Executive Officer Viney Singh, KVIC's director (legal affairs), noted that the organisation was continuing to sell its garments in the name and style of Khadi despite earlier warnings by KVIC and assurances by FabIndia that it will not continue do so.

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

HSBC under lens for hiring candidates linked to govt officials

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Facing black money investigations in India and several other countries, global banking giant HSBC on Monday said it is also being probed in the US for hiring candidates related to government officials in Asia Pacific.

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

FCA has alleged that the Roxor, which M&M imports in the US from India as knocked-down kits, was "a nearly identical copy of the iconic Jeep design", adding that the product was modelled after the original Willys Jeep.

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Google accused of abusing search dominance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A guilty verdict could impact Google's growth in India

So how does Airtel Zero violate net neutrality?

So how does Airtel Zero violate net neutrality?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Is the Airtel Zero plan really a big blow for net neutrality? Will it end the 'free' internet as we know it? Amidst the hullaballoo over the issue, Sudhir Bisht provides a contrarian view.

How to stop exploiting life insurance users

How to stop exploiting life insurance users

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Traditional plans are the biggest area of concern for consumers.

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Net neutrality: Lessons from cable TV

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Airtel Zero launched with the promise of free access to apps.

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

What Jaishankar, Doval can do for India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Both Doval and Jaishankar are savvy enough to know what is good for them and won't want to meet the fate of Icarus in Greek mythology,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How a Chinese firm is changing the face of global eCom

How a Chinese firm is changing the face of global eCom

Rediff.com16 May 2015

War on ebay explores Jack Ma's mercurial mind

Decision likely soon on spot exchanges' regulator

Decision likely soon on spot exchanges' regulator

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

In most developed markets, there are reporting agencies for spot markets and generally deals took place on the over-the-counter market.

'RBI will link further cuts to inflation, fiscal stance'

'RBI will link further cuts to inflation, fiscal stance'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

RBI awaits fiscal stance, inflation to cool off to decide on rates.

Taxes exceed actual cost of petrol

Taxes exceed actual cost of petrol

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The excise duty on unbranded petrol was increased from Rs 5.46 per litre to Rs 7.06 a litre.

MSP hike likely to fuel inflation by 50-90 bps

MSP hike likely to fuel inflation by 50-90 bps

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the decision could cost the government roughly Rs 15,000 crore.

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

RInfra will soon be debt-free at standalone level

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The company will now focus on value creation for shareholders in the defence and construction businesses.

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Events to keep an eye out for...

What the Budget has for banks and regulators

What the Budget has for banks and regulators

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The proposed IFC disrupts existing regulatory structures.

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Meet the man who sculpts Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The Kambli family has been crafting the idol for Mumbai's most famous Ganesha pandal, Lalbaugcha Raja, since 1935.

How Buddhadeb may have increased Mamata's worries

How Buddhadeb may have increased Mamata's worries

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Reluctant to campaign so far, former Bengal CM draws large crowd in first roadshow since poll dates announced.

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Airlines under CCI scanner for cargo fuel surcharge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The complaint was lodged by Mumbai-based Express Industry Council of India, which represented major express courier and cargo companies such as DTDC, Aramex India, Blue Dart, DHL Express, GATI and First Flight.

Petroleum minister rules out sudden, steep price hikes

Petroleum minister rules out sudden, steep price hikes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

The government does not seem inclined, at least in the petroleum sector, to effect sudden and steep upward price revisions to tame its huge subsidy burden and rein in fiscal deficit.

Competition watchdog slaps Rs 1,800-cr fine on CIL

Competition watchdog slaps Rs 1,800-cr fine on CIL

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

The Competition Commission of India has slapped Coal India Ltd with a penalty of Rs 1,773 crore (Rs 17.73 billion) -- the biggest by the watchdog on a company -- over alleged abuse of its monopolistic position.

Copying Alibaba, India e-tailers woo small sellers for growth

Copying Alibaba, India e-tailers woo small sellers for growth

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Alibaba, the world's biggest e-commerce firm by transaction value, supports small businesses on its platforms.

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions

Digital video platforms get ready for Netflix's India foray

Digital video platforms get ready for Netflix's India foray

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The current broadcasting platforms believe the road ahead for Netflix might not be a cakewalk

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Should pension savings be mandatory?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When we say we want to increase pension participation, do we want to increase participation through the savings route?' 'Or do we want people to save in specific pension products?' asks Renuka Sane.

Meira Kumar, a diplomat-turned-politician

Meira Kumar, a diplomat-turned-politician

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Daughter of former deputy PM late Jagjivan Ram, Kumar, 72, was also the first woman to occupy the high office of the LS speaker

DoT to consult more on net-neutrality rules

DoT to consult more on net-neutrality rules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

DoT will have wider consultations with all stakeholders.

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 80 points up at 23,789 while the Nifty50 closed at 7,235, up 24 points.