News for 'domestic ownership'

'You cannot fight India's influence in cricket'

'You cannot fight India's influence in cricket'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

In an article for Fox Sports, Robert Craddock wrote that Cricket Australia officials should have nothing to fear from Indian ownership of Australian teams.

Nitish pitches for Delhi's full statehood

Nitish pitches for Delhi's full statehood

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Addressing workers of the JD-U, a Bharatiya Janata Party ally, Kumar also reiterated his demand for special status for Bihar, which the Modi government had earlier rejected.

Time to privatise government owned banks

Time to privatise government owned banks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The only feasible way to have a healthy banking sector could be making it mostly private, along with two or three large, better-run government banks, suggests T N Ninan.

Jet pilots seek interest on salary dues

Jet pilots seek interest on salary dues

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The guild, which claims to represent around 1,100 of the 1,600 Jet pilots, had earlier warned to go on strike from April 1, unless their salary dues were cleared and clarity was provided on future payments by March 31.

An open letter to the finance minister

An open letter to the finance minister

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The sector faces many challenges and calls for prompt corrective action.

Ministries clash over cap on foreign stakes in drug firms

Ministries clash over cap on foreign stakes in drug firms

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The finance ministry is resisting pressure from other departments to cap foreign ownership of domestic drugmakers, fearing such a move would discourage potential investors, a senior ministry source said.

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Sales of four- and two-wheelers almost halved in August, compared to the equivalent month last year.

ICICI Bank not foreign-owned: Kochhar

ICICI Bank not foreign-owned: Kochhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

ICICI Bank on Tuesday said it cannot be termed foreign bank and is awaiting further clarification on the circular regarding new FDI norms.

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The league will take up the caravan format where all teams move from one city to another during the course of the tournament

'I want to shed a new light on women'

'I want to shed a new light on women'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The show is about women taking ownership of their lives.'

Now trending: Board-managed companies

Now trending: Board-managed companies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

More and more the buck will stop at the board. Look no further than Infosys, says Amit Tendon.

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Jewellers expect 10% of pre-Covid sales on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com14 May 2021

For the second straight year, the gems and jewellery industry is set for almost a washout of business on Akshaya Tritiya as only about 10 per cent of pre-Covid sales of 2019 are expected on Friday amid the raging pandemic sapping footfalls and purchasing power of people.

Govt has received 3 bids for BPCL: Oil minister

Govt has received 3 bids for BPCL: Oil minister

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The government has received three preliminary bids for buying of controlling stake in India's second-largest fuel retailer Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday. Mining-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta had on November 18 confirmed putting in an expression of interest (EoI) for buying the government's 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL. The other two bidders are said to be global funds, one of them being Apollo Global Management.

S&P launches 10 stock India index

S&P launches 10 stock India index

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

The 'S&P India 10 index' is designed to address this accessibility challenge. It offers investors liquidity and investability, and can also serve as a basis upon which to create investment products," Vice President of Portfolio Services for S&P Steven Goldin said.

Onus on them for talks: Sources after Nepal revises map

Onus on them for talks: Sources after Nepal revises map

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

According to India's assessment, the release of the new political map by Nepal and obtaining a legal backing to it from the lower house of Nepalese Parliament were part of a "myopic" agenda to gain mileage in domestic politics.

Mindtree techies worry over work culture shift as L&T takes charge

Mindtree techies worry over work culture shift as L&T takes charge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

While the leadership change in Mindtree is yet to happen, there's a buzz that the co-founders of the IT firm may float another company.

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Indian claims to the Ram story and ownership could be challenged from more places than one, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

ED arrests Chanda Kochhar's husband in money laundering case

ED arrests Chanda Kochhar's husband in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The ED, early this year, also attached assets worth Rs 78 crore "in possession of" Chanda Kochhar, Deepak Kochhar and the companies owned and controlled by him.

RBI proposes relaxation of bank licence requirements

RBI proposes relaxation of bank licence requirements

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The draft guidelines include a move to allow large industrial companies to buy up to 10 per cent stakes in new lenders

Airline expenses increase as rupee falls

Airline expenses increase as rupee falls

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The rupee has touched a five-year high, crossing the Rs 47 mark. The average value of the currency against the dollar during September was almost 14 per cent lower than in April. More than a third of an airline's costs are dollar denominated. Major heads of expenditure include aircraft ownership, maintenance and spares costs. Also included are international training and a certain chunk of sales and distribution costs.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sebi planning to tighten depository receipt regulations

Sebi planning to tighten depository receipt regulations

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

DRs have shares as an underlying asset and are typically issued by a bank, known as the depository bank, on behalf of a company.

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The gems and jewellery industry is staring at a sales washout on Akshaya Tritiya for the second consecutive year as most of the states are under lockdowns due to the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to negative consumer sentiment, say industry leaders. Akshaya Tritiya, considered as an auspicious day for buying gold and jewellery, falls on May 14 this year. India is the worst-hit among all nations with the second wave of the pandemic, which has been killing more than 3,500 daily and infecting close to 4 lakhs daily for weeks. The massive caseload has nearly paralysed the medical infrastructure.

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India and Indians can ignore Pakistan, but that cannot be said of other nations in the neighbourhood, where New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy constantly reverberates. Four of the eight SAARC member-nations are Muslim -- Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The rulers decide the nation's India or anti-India policy in the first two, and street-opinion contributes to the same in the latter two, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Morgan Stanley, Citi, Actis buy 6% in NSE

Morgan Stanley, Citi, Actis buy 6% in NSE

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

Global banks Morgan Stanley and Citigroup and private equity firm Actis today collectively bought a six per cent stake in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for an undisclosed sum.

Tigerair terminates inter-line pact with SpiceJet

Tigerair terminates inter-line pact with SpiceJet

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Singapore-based Tigerair has terminated its passenger swapping pact with Spicejet over a year after the two budget carriers forged the inter-line arrangements.

Unleash animal spirits, Sitharaman exhorts industry

Unleash animal spirits, Sitharaman exhorts industry

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The government has been waiting for the expansion by the private sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while reminding India Inc of various measures including corporate tax rate cut, policy consistency, ease of doing business, among others to facilitate investment.

Time ripe for structural changes in banking sector

Time ripe for structural changes in banking sector

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

India has a unique window of opportunity to effectuate long-lasting structural change in its banking sector, says Riju Agrawal.

How India plans to boost innovation

How India plans to boost innovation

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Tata group to gain from change in Navi Mumbai airport rules

Tata group to gain from change in Navi Mumbai airport rules

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Firms are still barred from holding board positions in the special purpose vehicle that will develop the airport.

Reddy defends the fiscal deficit

Reddy defends the fiscal deficit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Car sales continue to slide in September, Maruti's down by 32.7%

Car sales continue to slide in September, Maruti's down by 32.7%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

However, compared to August, vehicle sales increased by 15.25 per cent on the back of discounts. Maruti led the market in offering heavy discounts and incentives for buyers and dealers, reports Arindam Majumder.

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Private banks are assumed to be more efficient at intermediating between depositors and investors.

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Gadkari's mega plan to woo investors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Gadkari said the NHAI was working on setting up an InvIT to monetise its projects for mobilising resources through capital markets.

'A Bharat Ratna among businessmen'

'A Bharat Ratna among businessmen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

'He is a role model for Indian industry.'

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

India Inc revenue growth hits six-quarter low in Q4: Report

India Inc revenue growth hits six-quarter low in Q4: Report

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

According to the Icra report, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation margin of its sample declined by 44 basis points on a YoY basis and 23 basis points on a quarter-on-quarter basis to 16.6 per cent.

Reliance stocks up on patch-up buzz

Reliance stocks up on patch-up buzz

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Cut the red tape and let private sector manage surplus govt land

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Maybe Modi could ask a patriarch of the stature of the late G D Birla to flesh out the details of a new company to manage government land privatisation.