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'It's premature to predict Modi will be a one-term PM'

'It's premature to predict Modi will be a one-term PM'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'Modi remains the most popular politician in India; the BJP's organisational and fundraising prowess is considerable; and the Opposition, while newly collaborative, has no leader or clear economic messaging as of yet.'

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The introduction of e-pharmacy, to protect the interest of a handful of players, would hamper the interest of 800,000 chemists and 80 lakh workers and their families

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Banking is first about trust and integrity and then about technology and the rest.

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'In India, most funds have one or at most two platforms, but we are the only one which has four -- growth equity practice, real estate practice, a special situation and credit platform, and infrastructure.'

Misleading ads? Celebrities may face penalty or jail term

Misleading ads? Celebrities may face penalty or jail term

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Some celebrities have come under fire for endorsing brands misleading consumers.

15 things that Indian markets expect in 2015

15 things that Indian markets expect in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

2015 is set for a lot of changes - and some that we would like to happen

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Regulators will need to allow the model to evolve to allow profits to flow, says Una Gulani.

India to encourage non-cash payments: Subramanian

India to encourage non-cash payments: Subramanian

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

India is working towards policies and regulations that would encourage non-cash payments.

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani highlights all that you need to know about the online currency.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Home sweet home indeed!

Home sweet home indeed!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Bengaluru-based developers, such as Puravankara Limited and Sowparnika Projects, have witnessed over 85-90 per cent of their customers being first time buyers or end users.

Click for a hic: Order your liquor online

Click for a hic: Order your liquor online

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

A handful of online retailers have started offering alcoholic beverages through the e-commerce route since then. Letsbuydrink.com caters to Delhi, Gurgaon, Faridabad and Mumbai and offers imported alcoholic beverages for sale.

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Celebrities can face 5-year jail, fine for misleading ads

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The ministry has proposed similar penalty and jail term for adulteration, besides license suspension and cancellation

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

IIT, IISc scientists dislike Facebook's Free Basics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

They are asking TRAI to reject the plan in the interest of protecting the citizens' right to use Internet

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Welcome 2015: India Inc has reasons to raise a toast

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Events to keep an eye out for...

Realty barons' net worth shows spike despite slowdown

Realty barons' net worth shows spike despite slowdown

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The total wealth of top 100 real estate barons accounted for Rs 2.37 trillion ($32.7 billion) in 2018, up 27 per cent against 2017's cumulative wealth of Rs 1.87 trillion ($28.6 billion).

Executives get 10-12% pay hike; more women join boards in 2014

Executives get 10-12% pay hike; more women join boards in 2014

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The e-commerce sector gave a much higher average hike of 16-20 per cent to its executives.

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Global e-commerce company Amazon has said it sees "substantial uncertainties" in interpretation of Indian laws, which could impact its business in one of the world's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar online shopping market.

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Digital transaction players are hurriedly drawing up a memorandum to be taken to the central bank in hope of having a few of the guidelines -- such as full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance in 12 months -- overturned, reports Karan Choudhury

After Ola, Flipkart, now Mobikwik founder guns for Paytm

After Ola, Flipkart, now Mobikwik founder guns for Paytm

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Accuses foreign-funded competition of 'capital dumping' to capture market, bats for stronger regulations for sector.

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Anand Piramal on why the group is betting big on real estate, eCom

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Piramals are the largest investors in the Indian real estate sector after HDFC, with investments worth $3 billion already.

India, US in talks for a 'fantastic' trade deal: Trump

India, US in talks for a 'fantastic' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Addressing the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, Trump said that both the countries are in the early stages of discussion for an 'incredible' trade agreement to reduce barriers of investments.

Has economy de-linked from coronavirus?

Has economy de-linked from coronavirus?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'With the June quarter GDP shrinking by nearly a quarter, there is an even greater economic imperative: Reduction of uncertainty,' observes Neelkanth Mishra.

The man with the Rs 100 crore salary

The man with the Rs 100 crore salary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Personally, I have reached that stage where I think material things can't give you any satisfaction.'

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Investments in Uber's Indian rivals uncertain after taxi app ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Investments are at risk if operators are unable to resolve concerns of authorities and customers after the rape accusation.

M&A deals hit as market rallies

M&A deals hit as market rallies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Deal value in July-Sept dropped 65%.

Patanjali's Balkrishna is the 48th richest man in India: Forbes

Patanjali's Balkrishna is the 48th richest man in India: Forbes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Flipkart co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, who were ranked 86th last year dropped out of the list

Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

Net Neutrality: Nasscom opposes Airtel Zero, Free Basics plans

Net Neutrality: Nasscom opposes Airtel Zero, Free Basics plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Trai has invited comments till January 7 on its paper on differential data pricing.

Flipkart, Snapdeal & Uber, watch your ads; big brother is after you

Flipkart, Snapdeal & Uber, watch your ads; big brother is after you

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Advertising industry watchdog ASCI upheld complaints against 82 campaigns in June for misleading ads, including those of Flipkart, Uber, Snapdeal, Vodafone.

Has India's anti-trust watchdog lost its drive?

Has India's anti-trust watchdog lost its drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The number of cases being admitted and investigated by the Competition Commission of India has fallen drastically in recent years.

Credit report errors can cost you big!

Credit report errors can cost you big!

Rediff.com23 May 2017

While you can always correct them, the sooner you do it the better it is for you, says Sanjay Kumar Singh

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Insurance firms want more clarity before increasing foreign partner's stake.

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The rise of the mall in India, at a time when many in the United States are becoming debt-ridden white elephants.

The big flaws that nailed payments banks

The big flaws that nailed payments banks

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The RBI has created a stunted business model by which payment banks are supposed to shoulder the noble objective of financial inclusion without being able to make much money.

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Modi's action plan for start-ups: Up, up and away

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'Expectations were being built up about radical moves and the action plan did not disappoint.'

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rajan mantra to enhance India's risk-taking abilities

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'Access to finance is one of the most crucial needs in the economy.'

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

It won't take away your jobs. It won't destroy you.