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Indian IT firms to be Harvard case studies

Indian IT firms to be Harvard case studies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Harvard Business School students will soon learn case studies based on success stories from India Inc.

Meet India's highest individual taxpayers

Meet India's highest individual taxpayers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Based on the advance tax collections for the four quarters of 2009-10, The Economic Times listed some of India's highest individual taxpayers. Check them out.

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

Rediff.com5 May 2016

US mutual funds Valic Co 1 and Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II, which have minority stake in Flipkart, have marked down the value of their stocks in the company

Govt may block all Internet telephony services

Govt may block all Internet telephony services

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

In the wake of a threat to national security, the Intelligence Bureau has asked the Department of Telecommunication to block all internet telephony services until a system is put in place to track such calls.

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The ET report said that many workers from Meerut who were working in Dubai in some tile production units, were shocked to receive SMSes stating that their contracts had been terminated and they need not return to Dubai.

57% of Indian execs report high stress

57% of Indian execs report high stress

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Fifty-seven per cent of workers in the corporate sector in India reported an increase in stress over the last two years, a survey has said.

Aamir Khan lands biggest ad deal

Aamir Khan lands biggest ad deal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The actor has inked an endorsement deal with a new Telecom entrant.

Sensex falls the most since rupee crisis in 2013

Sensex falls the most since rupee crisis in 2013

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The BSE Sensex and Nifty fell more than 2 per cent on Tuesday, heading for their biggest daily loss since the midst of the rupee crisis in 2013

Indian SMEs lead in energy-efficient IT investment

Indian SMEs lead in energy-efficient IT investment

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are actively investing in building energy-efficient IT infrastructure and are ahead of their foreign counterparts, a survey said.

Top executives remain immune to job-losses

Top executives remain immune to job-losses

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Unlike most workers, the top executives have managed to keep their positions during these difficult economic times, according to an independent research firm Liberum Research, studying changes in top-management levels in listed companies.

India's highest paid CEOs

India's highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Recession or not, the number of CEOs earning more than a crore is rising with hundreds of new names in India's millionaire club.

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The fuel efficiency claim of this engine will be clode to 30 km/ltr.

What's next after 'Acche Din' in 2019?

What's next after 'Acche Din' in 2019?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'It does not appear to me that the campaign of 2019 will be positive. By that I mean it is unlikely that there will be an 'achche din' style slogan either from the government or the opposition.'

How to keep a small business afloat

How to keep a small business afloat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

If an economic storm has your business taking on water, we provide tips for bailing yourself out.

Bernanke gets second term as US Fed chairman

Bernanke gets second term as US Fed chairman

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

American President Barack Obama on Tuesday extended the tenure of US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke by another term.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.

4 tips for buying stocks in a recession

4 tips for buying stocks in a recession

Rediff.com10 Jan 2009

Bear markets can terrify even seasoned investors. Learn how to invest safely.

7 lessons to learn from a market downturn

7 lessons to learn from a market downturn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Don't learn these lessons the hard way. Read on to make sure you can weather an unstable market.

Best indicator of when to buy shares

Best indicator of when to buy shares

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Although it may be impossible to objectively determine current value, in the light of hindsight it is clear that price does tend to revolve around it. Consequently, several indicators have been developed which purport to measure value and thereby provide a reference point for the relationship of price to value.

Ramdev to launch special 'swadeshi jeans' for women

Ramdev to launch special 'swadeshi jeans' for women

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Swadeshi jeans will be entirely made of cotton with no addition of any kind of synthetic material

TCS may cut 1,300 jobs

TCS may cut 1,300 jobs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

The figure constitutes less than one per cent of the company's 1,30,000-workforce. According to the report, a TCS spokesperson reasoned that these employees had failed to meet performance standards.

FTIL brings charges against NSE

FTIL brings charges against NSE

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

Financial Technologies (India) Ltd on Monday alleged that the National Stock Exchange, which has kept it on the 'watch-list', was also attempting to remove the firm from the panel of software vendors.

Manage finance, risk in challenging times

Manage finance, risk in challenging times

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Economic Times presents the Financial Management Summit 2009.

Cyrus Mistry's lame duck to Mukesh Ambani's leopard: When businessmen seek refuge in the animal kingdom

Cyrus Mistry's lame duck to Mukesh Ambani's leopard: When businessmen seek refuge in the animal kingdom

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Top businessmen often seek refuge in the animal kingdom to describe their situation

'In slowdown, invest in professional development'

'In slowdown, invest in professional development'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Ganesh Chella, co-founder of Totus Consulting Services, talks about what young professionals should do to tide over the tough economic times ahead.

Chidambaram doubts Afzal Guru's role in Parliament attack

Chidambaram doubts Afzal Guru's role in Parliament attack

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Nearly three years after the hanging of Afzal Guru, Congress leader P Chidambaram said that he felt it was possible that the case was "perhaps not correctly decided".

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Tennis ace Sania Mirza wins the Khel Ratna award. Last week, the Sports Ministry confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza had been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Of skewed politics and economic growth

Of skewed politics and economic growth

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Domestic policies rather than the global turmoil is what will really affect growth prospects.

The battle is not for Marathi asmita

The battle is not for Marathi asmita

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

Time the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena cease talking about protecting the Maharashtrian asmita (pride) when they talk in support of fighting the influx of job-seeking migrants. Instead they should come clean on the fact that the present concern with regard to migrants is only economic.

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Flipkart, Amazon & Paytm have raised commissions from sellers.

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

GlowRoad, a business network for homemakers, is helping women who want to earn from home.

Railways caught in vicious circle of poor investments: Prabhu

Railways caught in vicious circle of poor investments: Prabhu

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Railways can contribute 2.5 per cent to three per cent in the GDP with an improved infrastructure, he said.

European retailers target India

European retailers target India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

India's burgeoning middle class is proving an enticing target for European retailers. France's Gautier and Carrefour detail plans to set up operations, and Marks & Spencer is reported to be on the move as well.

Tara Tiny to be cheaper than Nano

Tara Tiny to be cheaper than Nano

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Kolkata-based Tara International has teamed up with China's Aucma, a leading player in the electrical vehicles and appliances segment, to manufacture this car.

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Vote: How will you celebrate Diwali this year?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

This Diwali, make it special.

Charging own customers for ATM would be ridiculous: Chakrabarty

Charging own customers for ATM would be ridiculous: Chakrabarty

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Amidst rising demand from banks that they be allowed to increase user fees and limit free ATMs, RBI Deputy Governor K C Chakrabarty said it is "ridiculous" for a bank to charge its own customers for these services.

Tara Tiny to be cheaper than Nano

Tara Tiny to be cheaper than Nano

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Kolkata-based Tara International has teamed up with China's Aucma, a leading player in the electrical vehicles and appliances segment, to manufacture this car.

CAT results a click away

CAT results a click away

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Students who appeared for CAT 2006 will be able to access their full score by logging into the IIM-A website.

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rajan's extension: Government to wait till the 11th hour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Centre to take a call only in August, just a month before his three-year term ends.

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Olympic champion Monica Puig wants to capitalise on her victory, both on and off the court.