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How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

After the government backtracked on its plan to impose Customs duty on pricier components, Samsung has decided to begin production of key mobile parts in Noida from April.

Oil firms cut jet fuel prices further

Oil firms cut jet fuel prices further

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

On October 31, the government exempted jet fuel from 5 per cent import duty. Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum cut jet fuel or aviation turbine fuel price from November 1 in Delhi by Rs 9,429.87 per kl to Rs 47,017.93 per kl, in line with fall in international oil prices.

Ringing Bells refunds money to customers, to take cash on delivery

Ringing Bells refunds money to customers, to take cash on delivery

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The delivery of Freedom251 smartphones is expected to start in April after which the company will start the second round of bookings.

'FinMin move may sound death knell for oil refineries'

'FinMin move may sound death knell for oil refineries'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Ministry wants to abolish 2.5 per cent customer duty on petrol and diesel.

The energy sector: A SWOT analysis

The energy sector: A SWOT analysis

Rediff.com18 Sep 2004

. Going forward, if the government interference continues, oil-marketing companies will be at a disadvantage. \n\n

Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

With 15% customs duty hike on locally assembled vehicles, it is cheaper to import from Thailand, says India MD

Centre to announce Rs 8,000cr package for sugarcane farmers

Centre to announce Rs 8,000cr package for sugarcane farmers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The sources further said that the government has implemented a series of interventions in the past four months to provide relief to the sugarcane farmers and to ensure clearance of their dues.

As China shutdown intensifies, govt plans to rework supply chain

As China shutdown intensifies, govt plans to rework supply chain

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

To address the supply crunch, CII has suggested leveraging the existing excess capacity in the Indian industry; rolling back import duty hike to look for alternative sources of imports; expanding credit to manufacturing units with quick loan sanctions, and one-time emergency waiver of non-performing asset regulations for three months.

India announces major trade sops at SAARC

India announces major trade sops at SAARC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

India slashes sensitive list for LDCs under SAFTA.

Budget's impact on the FMCG sector

Budget's impact on the FMCG sector

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Increase in tax exemption limit by Rs 50000 is positive for the FMCG sector, as it will leave more discretionary income in the hands of consumers.

Indian man buys blade of grass with Gandhi's blood

Indian man buys blade of grass with Gandhi's blood

Rediff.com4 May 2012

A prominent businessman from Mumbai on Friday revealed that he has acquired 29 items of Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia at a recent auction in the United Kingdom. "I am delighted to acquire the items, which are of national interest. I would have been happier had the government acquired them," said Kamal Morarka, former Union minister and publisher.

Indo-Japan deal impact: Car prices may drop

Indo-Japan deal impact: Car prices may drop

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Japan, negotiations for which concluded on Monday, necessitates the abolition of customs duties on 94 per cent of trade between the two nations over the next decade.

Investors cheer Sitharaman's Budget; Sensex surges 848 points

Investors cheer Sitharaman's Budget; Sensex surges 848 points

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming 7.57 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, L&T, ITC and HCL Tech.

Government hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Government hikes import tariff value on gold, silver

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The import tariff value is the base price at which the customs duty is determined.

Incentives for green hydrogen likely in Union Budget

Incentives for green hydrogen likely in Union Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The government may provide for targeted fiscal incentives and allocation of funds for promotion of green hydrogen in the country in Union Budget 2022-23, which is slated to be unveiled in Parliament on Tuesday. The government launched National Hydrogen Mission in 2021. Earlier this month, Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh had indicated that a green hydrogen policy will be unveiled in February which would feature many incentives to boost green hydrogen in the country. "While 2021 saw the launch of National Hydrogen Mission, it is likely that the Budget may provide for targeted fiscal incentives for R&D in green hydrogen segment, creation of domestic supply chain for hydrogen and reduce customs duties on electrolysers to boost green hydrogen production," says Venkatesh Raman Prasad, Partner, J Sagar Associates (JSA).

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Money laundering scam turns out murkier than expected

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The banks used for the fraud include ING Vysya Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, YES Bank and DCB Bank.

India, Pak agree to move towards a new trade deal

India, Pak agree to move towards a new trade deal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The two leaders also agreed that bilateral trade will be conducted on Most Favoured Nation basis.

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Budget 2017-18

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Budget 2017-18

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Softening the demonetisation blow, the Budget for 2017-18 on Wednesday halved the tax to 5 per cent on incomes up to Rs 500,000 but proposed a new surcharge of 10 per cent on incomes between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore and raised duties on cigarettes and pan masala while stepping up allocations for infrastructure, rural, agriculture and social sectors.

Taxman may net 45% of Daewoo sale

Taxman may net 45% of Daewoo sale

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Govt slashes import tariff value of gold to $539

Govt slashes import tariff value of gold to $539

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

India, the world's biggest consumer of gold, imported 967 tonnes of gold in 2011.

Huge gold imports strain balance of payment: Pranab

Huge gold imports strain balance of payment: Pranab

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Justifying the hike in customs duty on gold in the Budget, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said its huge imports cause strain on the balance of payment and affect exchange rate, but it does not have any direct bearing on the forex reserve.

It's the best time to buy a car!'

It's the best time to buy a car!'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

India Inc warns govt against sops rollback

India Inc warns govt against sops rollback

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

In a pre-Budget meeting with Revenue Secretary Sunil Mitra, Ficci President Rajan Bharti Mittal said in view of the looming threat of a double-dip recession and another slowdown in western countries, the stimulus should not be rolled back in the Budget in February.

Serum cuts vaccine price for states to Rs 300/dose

Serum cuts vaccine price for states to Rs 300/dose

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

SII's CEO Adar Poonawalla took to Twitter to announce the "philanthropic" gesture.

Budget focuses on Modi's key initiatives

Budget focuses on Modi's key initiatives

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Customs and excise duty rates have been amended mainly to promote Make in India.

China hoarded PPE, selling it at high rates: US

China hoarded PPE, selling it at high rates: US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In the months of January and February, China bought 18 times more amount of masks'

'Indians don't want to leave Israel'

'Indians don't want to leave Israel'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'If this had happened anywhere else, Indians would have been desperate to leave. But not in Israel.'

Exporters to SEZs will get duty sops

Exporters to SEZs will get duty sops

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Budget Impact: Hope and disappointment

Budget Impact: Hope and disappointment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The government will have to get projects moving.

Budget 2021: Gross tax revenues likely to get back on track in FY22

Budget 2021: Gross tax revenues likely to get back on track in FY22

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

While the tax-to-GDP ratio of 9.88 per cent has been assumed for FY21, the same as last year, when it touched a decadal low, for FY22 a ratio of 10.7 per cent has been assumed, an average of the last five years.

Organisers snub Maken, not invited for Indian GP

Organisers snub Maken, not invited for Indian GP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Bollywood celebrities and cricket stars are set to grace the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix on Sunday but one dignitary who would be conspicuous by his absence would be sports minister Ajay Maken who has not yet been invited for the high-profile event by the organisers.

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Though FDI inflow has been on the rise in the past three years, it is mostly on account of services

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

Cess likely on power generation

Cess likely on power generation

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Indirect tax mop up to cross Rs 2,00,000 cr

Indirect tax mop up to cross Rs 2,00,000 cr

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The Finance Ministry on Friday said indirect tax collections are likely to cross Rs 2,00,000 crore (Rs 2000 billion) this fiscal, well above the target of Rs 1,92,215 crore (Rs 1922.15 billion).

SEZ delay may drive Nokia to China

SEZ delay may drive Nokia to China

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Buoyed by the success in a tiny but exclusive market, Lamborghini India, which operates dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, is going to roll out another two, in Kolkata and Chennai, in the near future.