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RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A combination of farm loan debt waivers by state governments and the implementation of the pay commission award could entail some fiscal slippages and pose a risk to inflation

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Call drop penalty: It was never the right solution

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It would be perfectly possible for a rogue customer to disconnect a call and then claim compensation.

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

More than 11 million Non-Residential Indians and 20 lakh defence and paramilitary personnel will soon be enrolled in electoral rolls with the government on Wednesday setting the ball rolling for exploring ways for facilitating electronic voting for them.

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Shop first, pay later -- without a credit card

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Today pay-later services are available for practically anything under the sun. And these include small purchases like clothes, gadgets, movie tickets, and even food.

Markets continue record run on earnings boost; bank, power stocks climb

Markets continue record run on earnings boost; bank, power stocks climb

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Covering-up of pending short positions on expiry of the July derivatives contracts and a strengthening rupee propped up the markets at high levels

Now, you can sell a spare movie ticket on Snapdeal's Shopo

Now, you can sell a spare movie ticket on Snapdeal's Shopo

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Idea is to bring millions of small and medium enterprises online by making it easy for them to list and sell.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Note 7 features 5.7-inch display, 12MP rear and 5MP front camera, 64GB onboard memory and 3,500 mAh battery

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Airlines' body demands roll back in jet fuel prices

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

FIA is a body of four established domestic private airlines -- Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Three oil PSUs have moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its earlier order that Aadhaar card is not mandatory and no person should suffer for want of it in getting benefits of government schemes.

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon session beginning Monday

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon session beginning Monday

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The passing of the GST bill and the failure of India to acquire NSG membership is set to rule the agenda in Parliament.

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Businesses hope for consumption uptick in poll run-up

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Typically, about four to six weeks ahead of the polls, activity in the property market picks up as politicians begin to pull out their money parked in real estate. But this time, it's all quiet till now in real estate so far.

Delay in allocation of gas hits power sector

Delay in allocation of gas hits power sector

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Around Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) investment in the power sector is in limbo for want of government decision on allocation of natural gas to the proposed electricity stations.

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Banks have no liability for loss of valuables in lockers: RBI

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Even under the RTI response, all public sectors banks have washed their hands of any responsibility.

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Modi skips discussion on a controversial issue at Google

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Digital India was the flavour of the PM's recent Silicon Valley visit.

The woman who is giving Google sleepless nights

The woman who is giving Google sleepless nights

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

In EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who has kickstarted the long-pending anti-trust investigation into Google, the internet search giant may have finally met its match.

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Why language is so important for Netflix, Amazon Prime...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

For people at the bottom of the pyramid, which I would rather address as mass market or emerging class; the primary challenge in accessing banking services are not just affordability but applicability and accessibility of services.

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

'If there is an RBI majority in the committee, there is no question of a veto.'

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Three states to kick-start power sector reforms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Goa, Uttarakhand and Meghalaya will initiate schemes to enable 24x7 power to consumers.

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Govt promises clean drinking water to all by 2024

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Besides, the government would also undertake and promote steps for water conservation and curbing extraction of underground water, which is depleting the water table and is a matter of concern, the minister said.

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Obama seeks ban on Internet 'fast lane' deals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The move experts said would ban companies from cutting deals for faster service.

Hyperlocal grocery delivery app PepperTap shuts shop

Hyperlocal grocery delivery app PepperTap shuts shop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Globally, the viability of on-demand businesses is being questioned

Modi govt to alter India's GDP calculation

Modi govt to alter India's GDP calculation

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Changes the base year and included more sectors.

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

'Farmers don't believe Modi anymore'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'Modi came out with this huge announcement that he has given a historic price rise to farmers.' 'It was actually a fake price. He did not give the price mentioned in the BJP's election manifesto.' 'So, Modi gave an incomplete price rise and publicised it as if he has completed his job.' ''This government has surely proved that it does not care about farmers in any way.'

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'The list of things to be done or added or removed will keep growing and it will be a while before the emerging models settle down into lasting structures,' predicts Umesh Shrikhande, CEO, Taproot Dentsu.

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

'We must deny China Galwan even if it means War!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.

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.

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

E-commerce in India on the wrong side of law?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Another point of contention is the invoice issued by the e-companies.

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

'Broader market offers better returns than Sensex'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The domestic scenario is much better than earlier, demonstrated in the March quarter earnings.'

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.

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Uber is present in over 250 cities in 50 countries.

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 .

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.

Surveys give majority to Congress in Rajasthan, edge in MP

Surveys give majority to Congress in Rajasthan, edge in MP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

In Madhya Pradesh, the C-Voter poll projections gave the BJP 107 seats with a vote share of 41.5 per cent, against Congress' vote share of 42.3 per cent and a simple majority of 116 seats.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

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'.

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.

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.

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.