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Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Buyers speed away from diesel cars

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

What's driving consumers to petrol cars? Ajay Modi finds out.

VAT uncertainty hits industry hard

VAT uncertainty hits industry hard

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Tamil Nadu and the forgotten clamour for prohibition last election

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

If purists are surprised as to why and how people are not demanding prohibition or not talking about past promises, both in the election manifestos five years back and even those made to the courts, the answer lies in how the state has been evolving and changing these past few years, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Dabangg Effect: Pepsi puts the fizz back in Brand Salman

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Pepsi is betting on Dabangg 3's box office success.

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The pandemic has forced us to reflect and re-evaluate our old habits and perceptions, says Anamika Sengupta.

Online sales of insurance policies rise

Online sales of insurance policies rise

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 25-35 age group is the most active online in buying non-life insurance products.

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

In Delhi, pay taxi fare through credit card

In Delhi, pay taxi fare through credit card

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The company has tied up with Axis Bank as its merchant bank to facilitate card transactions in its cabs.

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Xiaomi proposes to increase its content and software tie-ups

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Titan's sarees will ride on the parent brand's immense equity and deep penetration to crack open the potential Rs 550 billion market.

Govt makes a pitch for open source software in IT tenders

Govt makes a pitch for open source software in IT tenders

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The government has decided to give preference to open source software.

Gems, jewellery exports decline 35% in Feb

Gems, jewellery exports decline 35% in Feb

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Imports of rough diamonds at $7,249.39 (Rs 32,839.73 crore) million in April 08 - February 09 have shown a decline of dollar term 20.12 per cent (11.31 per cent in rupee term) compared with $9,075.36 million (Rs 37,027.47 crore) in the same period last year. The marginal growth in exports of cut and polished diamonds in the year 2008-09 from the corresponding period of last year is due to increase in the trading activities of cut and polished diamonds.

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Who's the fairest of them all? Emami-HUL spat revives an old brand war

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The two battle it out in the controversial but lucrative fairness cream market, spark a fresh bout of aggression in the war between the brands

What farmers fear the most

What farmers fear the most

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'

India's Internet base to touch 730 mn by 2020: Nasscom

India's Internet base to touch 730 mn by 2020: Nasscom

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

75 per cent of new Internet users will come from rural areas

Want to buy the latest iPhone? Go for a festival loan

Want to buy the latest iPhone? Go for a festival loan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

It takes a longer time to avail of these loans, owing to tight due-diligence process of banks.

FMCG grows at 10.9% in June quarter, lower than 14% in 2017: Nielsen

FMCG grows at 10.9% in June quarter, lower than 14% in 2017: Nielsen

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Growth numbers for the large players in the sector, though, improved during the quarter.

Mukesh Ambani plans his next disruption; this time as a buyer

Mukesh Ambani plans his next disruption; this time as a buyer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

With RIL supplying about 47 per cent of the domestic petcoke production, current dynamics are bound to change.

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prez says that India has not assured the United States that it will provide 'equitable and reasonable access to its markets'.

Not getting enough sleep? Try this herb

Not getting enough sleep? Try this herb

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Presenting simple Ayurvedic herbs to incorporate in your diet.

No phoney game: Fight a bloody battle or hit a six

No phoney game: Fight a bloody battle or hit a six

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The mobile gaming industry has taken rapid strides, and with the market growing faster than expected, it's no surprise that the consumer is getting access to a better and a broader game base. Though most people prefer to play games which are free to download, the paid ones too are gaining popularity. These games can be downloaded for Rs 50-99.

Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos

Face disincentives for call drops: Prasad to telcos

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Now, telcos will be penalised for call drops.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

Catholic Church facing shortage of nuns

Catholic Church facing shortage of nuns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Church spokesperson Father Paul Thelekat says that like nuns are becoming extinct as a social species in European countries, the same situation may be seen in India soon, as young women are being drawn to more 'worldly' professions. Nuns feel women are given 'second class' citizen status in the Church and are considered emotional and lacking objectivity and reasoning. They feel that this needs to change for the situation to improve.

In its 2nd coming, Nokia learns to play the game

In its 2nd coming, Nokia learns to play the game

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

To beat its rivals, Nokia has done what most Chinese brands did soon after they entered the Indian market. Tied up with a well-known Bollywood actor as endorser, associated with cricket and established fan engagement initiatives, reports T E Narasimhan.

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

GST is here! Please don't ask for gifts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

As freebies/gift vouchers attract GST, retailers are opting for straight discounts this festive season.

Male or female boss: Does it make a difference?

Male or female boss: Does it make a difference?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Asking employees whether they would prefer to work under a man or woman amounts to asking them to discriminate, positively or negatively, on the basis of gender.

Of brands and advertising 2008

Of brands and advertising 2008

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Celebrity craze has been a part of advertising-dom for years, but 2008 saw brands upping the ante on stars to go bigger and larger in numbers

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Doing a disservice to the services sector

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

How sustainable and prudent is the policy of boosting services without commensurate growth in infrastructure in the relevant sectors, asksA K Bhattacharya.

Gold medal? No thanks! Advertisers only want Kohli

Gold medal? No thanks! Advertisers only want Kohli

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

India's list of non-cricket sports stars is growing, but when it comes to endorsement deals, the bulk of the money is spent on a handful of cricketers.

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Dial AMBER if you need an ambulance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

AMBER brings you the nearest ambulance and alerts your preferred hospital and family members

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Higher currency circulation may impact liquidity

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

While there are several instruments in the RBI's disposal, the most effective one for infusing durable liquidity is bond purchase from the secondary market

FMCG biggies gear up to 'milk' cash cow

FMCG biggies gear up to 'milk' cash cow

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have already announced plans to enter the milk-based beverages segment in the country. Reliance Retail, which has entered the diary segment with Dairy Pure, its milk brand, may also expand into niche categories. Industry observers believe that Bharti Retail may also be working its way towards marking an entry into the dairy space.

The next challenge for digital entertainment

The next challenge for digital entertainment

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

OTT players like Netflix, Hotstar, and Voot are keen to find a common currency to measure viewership numbers and improve advertising options as well as content. Urvi Malvania reports.

The reinvention of Raymond

The reinvention of Raymond

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Change is being led by a transformation on the digital front. Pavan Lall reports.

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My cough won't stop, please help

DEAR ROOPASHREE: My cough won't stop, please help

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Sunil Nayyar moved to India as head of sales for Sony.