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The Tata Group says it is bullish on investment in India.
Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.
A basic problem is that the cost of spectrum and licences relative to earnings is too high.
'If we don't want to be the poorest large economy even in 2030, we need to be doing very much more than is being attempted.'
'Instead of doing reforms and restructuring, the present government is busy with the perception that everything is fine and the economy is hunky-dory.' 'Such hollow perceptions are very dangerous for the Indian economy in the long run.' 'The real risk to India is the lack of decent employment opportunities for youth in general and educated youth in particular.'
'Today, bankers don't want to take risks as the good decisions taken by them were not protected.' 'There is risk involved in all decisions, like businessmen taking risks in their businesses.' 'A banker must have taken a decision when the economic condition was different, and you cannot question him on the basis of the present situation in hindsight.' 'Naturally, this has affected the morale of bankers.'
The year 2014-15 could well go as one of long-pending financial sector reforms, expected to have a lasting impact.
Sensex catapults 1,241 points and Nifty vaults 382 points in two sessions in a row.
All the fixes require either the enactment of a data-protection law, or the amendment of our existing competition law. This can take many years. However, there is an opportunity for the government to act immediately if it wishes to, says Sunil Abraham.
ONGC was the top performer while private banking major ICICI Bank extended gains
Smart cities can provide more safety, better management of traffic congestion, a low-carbon environment and better services.
Make in India needs policy support for access to markets.
E-vyapar.com to help small businesses manage inventory & accounts online.
NDA government has shunned populism.
Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.
US President Barack Obama on Sunday affirmed his commitment to enhancing India's 'voice and vote' in global financial institutions like IMF.
The investment arm of US-headquartered chip-maker Intel Corporation expects India to add around 300 million internet users over the next five years.
US Ambassador Richard Verma's tips to the Indian states.
Modi emphasised on deeper India-Africa partnership on clean energy.
Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing
Gulshan Rai talks to Surabhi Agarwal about the tussle with social media companies over sharing data, Section 66a of the Information Technology Act and his new job.
Private investment will respond only to sustainable reform.
Food and fuel are two perennial areas of concern.
India needs to tread cautiously on the growth path.
The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.
Gujarat has topped with a score of 71.14% on ease of doing business list.
With politicians boosting their social media presence in the poll season using fake online followers, Facebook has started cracking down on fraudulent accounts showing suspicious high number of 'likes'.
Chairman of Manipal Global Education Services says that the government often forgets that its prime duty is to serve the people and not some sick public sector units.
'I always used to say ignore the trolls and move on and focus on your fans and friends,' Sreenath Sreenivasan tells Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar. 'That was easy for me to say. But now when I say it, I really mean it.'
'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.
This is the lowest investment grade rating.
PE firm True North's investment model is to take 51% stake in mid-sized companies and make them large, says Niraj Bhatt.
Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M it's six new EVs, including two futuristic concepts
The prime minister sees himself as the "vikas purush". But realising his government's agenda for development requires not just a more efficient administration but also a credible implementation plan, says Nitin Desai.
The World Bank said improved infrastructure, specifically rural electrification, has had far-ranging effects
'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'
'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'
He said the UPA had left the economy in a dire state, with Consumer Price Index and food inflation at double digit, Wholesale Price Index inflation around 6-7 per cent and growth prospects were limited.
The government has provided a long-term vision.
States to give choices, Centre to decide by year-end.
