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The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

The jury is out! India Inc gives full marks to the FM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

India Inc is encouraged by a determined Budget.

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Budget: A milestone towards ushering in reforms

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

The Budget sets out a comprehensive vision.

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Senior counsel, Diwedi submitted that technology is advancing and we have limitations of understanding the technological developments.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

China's Ola of bicycles pedals into India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Chinese bicycle sharing giant Ofo launches service in seven Indian cities.

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The NDA government announced making of 100 smart cities.

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.

Modi flags off 1st train to Meghalaya

Modi flags off 1st train to Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

Privatise the railway stations and modernise them, urged Modi.

India's e-commerce 1/80th the size of China's

India's e-commerce 1/80th the size of China's

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Despite having the third-largest internet user base in the world, India does not feature in the top ten e-commerce markets

Schools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam with Covid regulations

Schools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam with Covid regulations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Though many students attended school, with letters of consent from their parents, some chose to continue education online with their guardians anxious about the pandemic situation and the emergence of a new strain of the novel coronavirus.

Revealed! How JEE, NEET will be different

Revealed! How JEE, NEET will be different

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Exam centres will not only ensure social distancing among examinees -- there will also be a strong focus on avoiding malpractices and conducting the test with minimal human intervention.

PM launches portal for citizens to contribute in governance

PM launches portal for citizens to contribute in governance

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a website MyGov that aims to help citizens contribute in governance by giving their opinions and views on important issues like clean Ganga or skill development. The inauguration of the people-centric platform also marks the completion of 60 days of the new government.

Aadhaar-based PDS reforms fail the last-mile test

Aadhaar-based PDS reforms fail the last-mile test

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Last-mile verification with Aadhaar-Based Biometric Authentication have the worst record among other options available to check PDS pilferage. So the Centre's insistence on that option is bewildering, says Reetika Khera.

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

RCom to exit DTH after merging subsidiary with Sun Direct

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Deal to help RCom reduce debt, Sun gain subscribers in new markets

How Modi 2.0 can revamp the judiciary

How Modi 2.0 can revamp the judiciary

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The momentum created by the landslide victory of the ruling party should be utilised to carry forward reforms in the legal field, says M J Antony.

Modi is beatable in 2019, and may well be beaten

Modi is beatable in 2019, and may well be beaten

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'The simple truth is this: That we had come to assume that a second term was Modi's for the asking. But the fact is that Modi will have to win one, just like everybody else.' 'And so much has he invested in his strongman persona that even a loss of just 50 seats from his extraordinary 282 in 2014 will look to his potential allies and to his party like a defeat,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Both countries will advance maritime security and strengthen disaster response in the region, says Modi.

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'

Few firms will shine, some may put up dull performance in Q4

Few firms will shine, some may put up dull performance in Q4

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Oil and gas sectot may not put up good numbers in Q4.

Sebi tightens M&A rules for unlisted firms

Sebi tightens M&A rules for unlisted firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts say Prabhu displays a clear intent of reforms but has not been able to fully shake-up the mammoth railway system.

Markets cheer Economic Survey; Sensex up nearly 500 points

Markets cheer Economic Survey; Sensex up nearly 500 points

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Sensex firm on favourable GDP numbers for FY16.

India has potential to grow at 10%: Jaitley

India has potential to grow at 10%: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Jaitley said among various reforms labour laws will remain a challenge.

How India will solve the world's problems

How India will solve the world's problems

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'The problems the rest of the world is struggling with -- the future of work, expectations from government and business in a world without jobs -- will be solved in India, by young Indians, before anyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Indian IT industry should create 'Cloud Godowns' and 'Cloud Lockers': Modi

Indian IT industry should create 'Cloud Godowns' and 'Cloud Lockers': Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Can Indian youth work on solutions for cyber security?

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

'Important for govt to accept economy is in distress'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We are looking at the Budget with the hope that it will address all issues even at the cost of exceeding the fiscal deficit target.'

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There has been an increase of $17 trillion in total debt in China.

Jaitley faces tough task; has to please both farmers and investors

Jaitley faces tough task; has to please both farmers and investors

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Rising rural distress due to back-to-back droughts have put pressure on FM to spend more on social schemes; no change in tax slabs likely

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

'We are by no means anywhere nearing having external financing difficulties or internal financing difficulties. The government's credit is solid, there is absolutely no difficulty for the government in borrowing and it is borrowing effectively from the public today in a fairly free public debt market,' the RBI governor tells a meeting in Washington, DC

How top corporate leaders rate the Budget

How top corporate leaders rate the Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

'The Budget has maintained fiscal prudence while announcing a number of steps to boost growth, particularly in infrastructure and rural sectors.'

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.

After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos

After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Telecom Secretary J S Deepak has resolved the toughest issues facing the sector, but his real test will be in delivering on the govt's Digital India dream

'Sikka is taking Infosys to the next level'

'Sikka is taking Infosys to the next level'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'People have to be evangelised.'

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It includes a session with Gadkari on analysing the initiatives needed to bridge the $1 trillion infrastructure deficit in the country.

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Patients from any part of the country will soon need to travel no more than three hours for treatment of the kind available in large metros.

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

At 89th, India is the lowest-ranked among the BRICS.

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

How Bhubaneswar will transform into a smart city

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

IFC will act as a transaction advisor for the projects to be developed in the public-private partnership mode.