Jaya slams Centre for raising FDI cap in different sectors

Accusing the United Progressive Alliance government of "heaping hardships on people," Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa flayed its "knee-jerk" reaction of increasing Foreign Direct......

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022. IMAGE: A word cloud of President Ram Nath......

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

When he speaks of them, it is either in denial or to highlight successes that are only part of a larger story that is worrisome in its totality, observes T N Ninan. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff The......

How GST Rate Cut Will Impact Sectors

Lower rates effectively increase disposable income, strengthen purchasing capacity, and support broader consumption growth. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Automobile Key impact Relief......

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member,......

Exports to Greece, Syria risky: ECGC

Troubled economies of Europe and West Asia are set to drag down India's rising export graph. For, here is the latest setback: the move by the Export Credit Guarantee Corporation to impose stringent......