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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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

'Big guys r**e the economy'

'Big guys r**e the economy'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'When you forgive a farmer's loans there is this ideological economists lobby which says: 'That's socialism. And that's bad'.' 'But to forgive the loans of big people, so that they will be interested to invest further is capitalism and is good.'

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 .

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.