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Vedanta deal: Cairn may apply for approval

Vedanta deal: Cairn may apply for approval

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The Edinburgh-based firm's current application seeking the nod for sale of 40 to 51 per cent in Cairn India, for up to $8.48 billion, has left out three producing properties, including the giant Rajasthan oilfields.

Reliance sells 30% stake in oil blocks to BP for $7.2 bn

Reliance sells 30% stake in oil blocks to BP for $7.2 bn

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

In one of the country's biggest energy deals, Reliance Industries on Monday announced sale of 30 per cent stake in its 23 blocks including the giant KG-D6 gas fields to the United Kingdom's BP Plc for $7.2 billion.

Why this 26 year old cycled from Mumbai to Goa

Why this 26 year old cycled from Mumbai to Goa

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Sushil Reddy took a seven day trip to spread awareness on solar power.

India Inc's March earnings a washout

India Inc's March earnings a washout

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

There, however, has been an improvement in operating margins.

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

If financials and oil sectors were removed, India Inc has done quite well.

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion.

Sudan vetoes Petronas, favours OVL

Sudan vetoes Petronas, favours OVL

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

The Sudanese government is believed to have vetoed Malaysian oil major Petronas' move to buy Talisman Energy in Greater Nile Oil Project and has favoured state-run ONGC Videsh Ltd for picking the Canadian firm's 25 per cent stake.

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Nifty 50 firms' net profit estimated to grow by a modest 3.1% in Q2, reports Krishna Kant.

Cairn-Vedanta deal: ONGC seeks legal opinion

Cairn-Vedanta deal: ONGC seeks legal opinion

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

ONGC sought opinion from the second highest law officer of the country after its partner Cairn Energy Plc stated that the UK firm's sale of majority stake in Cairn India to Vedanta Resources will not trigger pre-emption rights of the state- owned firm, a top oil ministry official said.

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

Rediff.com6 May 2016

In five years, per-employee revenue for IT companies grew at 9 per cent each year.

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Modelled loosely around the National Highway System of the US, he in 2001 launched the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridor projects to build 4/6 lane highways between four top metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as well as from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and Porbandar to Silchar.

Soon, solar headphones that charge mobiles

Soon, solar headphones that charge mobiles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Andrew Anderson, a Glasgow-based designer, launched the OnBeat headphones on crowdfunding site Kickstarter and hopes to have them on sale by early next year.

Vietnam supports India's bid for BP gas assets

Vietnam supports India's bid for BP gas assets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

India on Thursday won Vietnam's support for its bid for crisis-hit BP Plc's energy assets in the South Asian country, as Hanoi stressed BP must give priority to its partners in the stake sale.

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The assessment highlights the challenges posed by modern technologies that are automating and making redundant multiple human tasks, from manufacturing to healthcare

JSW Steel in the fray to acquire Tata Steel UK

JSW Steel in the fray to acquire Tata Steel UK

Rediff.com10 May 2016

JSW will pay at least Rs 4,000 crore Rs 40 billlion.

Suzlon in talks to sell gearbox unit, Hansen

Suzlon in talks to sell gearbox unit, Hansen

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

European wind turbine makers interested; deal could be $1 billion. The company aims to raise about $1 billion from the sale of a 61.28 per cent stake, said two banking sources.

RIL-Aramco deal fits well for both their future strategies

RIL-Aramco deal fits well for both their future strategies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Aramco also plans to invest in building India's largest oil refinery on the country's west coast.

Can these stocks shine amid market gloom?

Can these stocks shine amid market gloom?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Investors turn their attention to export-driven sectors.

It's time to end Coal India's monopoly

It's time to end Coal India's monopoly

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is to be congratulated for imposing a large fine, of nearly Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion), on Coal India Ltd for alleged abuse of its monopolistic position.

FinMin may seek cabinet nod for CIL divestment

FinMin may seek cabinet nod for CIL divestment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Ministry of Finance may seek the Union Cabinet's approval for the proposed 10 per cent stake sale in state-owned Coal India Ltd by the end of this month, a senior Coal Ministry official said

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This analysis is based on the quarterly earnings for 724 companies.

Will the farmers get justice?

Will the farmers get justice?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government has the upper hand in the ongoing negotiations, and it is unclear if a real debate will happen, observes Tulika Narayan.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

At $73 bn, deal activities see a sharp 40% drop

At $73 bn, deal activities see a sharp 40% drop

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

With $120 billion worth of deals, 2018 was the best year on record. Many also blame frequent policy flip-flops and increasing tax scrutiny as big dampners for business.

Given low Q3 expectations, Budget holds the key for the markets

Given low Q3 expectations, Budget holds the key for the markets

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Earnings growth is unlikely to see much recovery and sales revenues are also likely to remain muted

DLF reducing burden by selling non-core assets

DLF reducing burden by selling non-core assets

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The FY13 fourth quarter (Q4) earnings, however, fell short of analysts' expectation, as debt was still high at Rs 21,730 crore (Rs 217.3 billion), with much of the targeted non-core sales done.

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

At present, India has 56,999 fuel outlets. Of those, only 6,276 are owned by private companies

Plan panel for e-auction of coal

Plan panel for e-auction of coal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

"We have recommended that at least 20 per cent of coal should be sold through e-auction," said Kirit Parikh, member (energy), Planning Commission. CIL currently puts for sale about 10 per cent of its annual production through online bidding. The National Coal Distribution Policy has already recommended increasing this quantum in a bid to ensure better price discovery of the fuel.

Wall Street suffers biggest drop since September

Wall Street suffers biggest drop since September

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The S&P and Dow dipped the most in a day since September 28.

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

Jet lenders give third extension for EoI to Aug 31

Jet lenders give third extension for EoI to Aug 31

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

After the August 10 deadline, South American conglomerate Synergy Group Corp reportedly evinced interest in the airline, forcing the RP to seek lenders' nod to extend the deadline to August 31. The Synergy Group owns a majority in Colombian carrier Avianca Holdings, which has a codeshare partnership with the state-run Air India.

Top 10 wind power countries

Top 10 wind power countries

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The price of wind power may soon compete with conventional fossil fuels, according to researchers in the United States

ONGC taps Citi for $3-bn Ghana deal

ONGC taps Citi for $3-bn Ghana deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Private equity-backed Kosmos, which has received a total of $800 million in financing from Blackstone and Warburg Pincus, has hired Standard Chartered and Barclays Plc to sell its stakes in the offshore Jubilee oil field. A potential sale of Kosmos' stake in the Jubilee field is being closely watched as the asset is one of the largest oil finds in West Africa in the past decade.

6 gadgets to make your home smarter

6 gadgets to make your home smarter

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Now control the air-conditioning in your room from office!

Naveen Jindal to be tried over alleged coal scam

Naveen Jindal to be tried over alleged coal scam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

In 2014, the Supreme Court of India revoked the allocation of more than 200 coal blocks which were sold by the government

Reliance HR to recruit 5 lakh staff in 4 yrs

Reliance HR to recruit 5 lakh staff in 4 yrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Reliance HR Services (RHRS), a human resources company formed by the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), will recruit half a million people for the group in the next four years.

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

As end of Fed's 'free money' nears, Americans still likely to spend

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Spending at restaurants and bars grew more than 8 per cent compared to the year before.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

Diesel prices to be deregulated in 6 months: Moily

Diesel prices to be deregulated in 6 months: Moily

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

State-owned fuel retailers, who control 95 per cent of the petrol pump sales, sell diesel at government-fixed rates, which are way lower than the cost of production.