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'Good stories are being told in the South'

'Good stories are being told in the South'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Siddharth Roy Kapoor on UTV's expansion in the Southern film industry.

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The founding members of The E-Commerce Council of India include Snapdeal, ShopClues, UrbanClap, Shop101, Flyrobe and Fynd, among others.

Are women employees safe in India?

Are women employees safe in India?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

It is both bold and subtle. Sexual harassment in office or outside is a reality for most women. India Inc needs to respond better to their concerns.

Industry not against taxes at pre-crisis levels: Kidwai

Industry not against taxes at pre-crisis levels: Kidwai

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Interview with first woman president of the Ficci country head of HSBC India.

Manmohan Singh hints at more economic reforms

Manmohan Singh hints at more economic reforms

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Pledging to alter the policy environment to accelerate economic growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday promised to address concerns on GAAR and taxation of the IT sector along with giving high priority to finalisation of the Direct Taxes Code and Goods and Services Tax.

Mamata's swipe at PM: I'm with outdated common man

Mamata's swipe at PM: I'm with outdated common man

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday countered Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's criticism of those opposing FDI in retail, saying she was with the common man who was "outdated".

Govt expects Rs 20,000 cr from spectrum auction

Govt expects Rs 20,000 cr from spectrum auction

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The government is expecting Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) from the second round of spectrum auction later this fiscal,

'India should aim to be powerful and set new standards'

'India should aim to be powerful and set new standards'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

'The purposes of our document are three-fold: To lay out the opportunities that India enjoys in the international sphere; to identify the challenges it is likely to confront; and to define the broad approach that India should adopt as it works to enhance its strategic autonomy in global circumstances that are likely to remain volatile and uncertain for some time to come.'

India to be 3rd biggest aviation market by 2020

India to be 3rd biggest aviation market by 2020

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

In 2015, India's domestic aviation market clocked 81 million flights.

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Nagpur-based Slum Soccer is transforming the lives of slum children with the help of football, writes Geetanjali Krishna.

Govt may soon announce new guidelines to revive SEZs

Govt may soon announce new guidelines to revive SEZs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The government had imposed Minimum Alternative Tax and Dividend Distribution Tax on SEZs in 2010-11, which were earlier exempted from almost all levies.

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

Pix: Excellence awards for Big B, SRK

Pix: Excellence awards for Big B, SRK

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

India Inc welcomes launch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

India Inc welcomes launch of Bharatiya Mahila Bank

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Welcoming the launch of the Bharatiya Mahila Bank, India Inc on Wednesday said the initiative will propel women's financial inclusion, encourage female entrepreneurs and empower women in the country.

No saliva, get pitch into play: Kumble

No saliva, get pitch into play: Kumble

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

"... I know there's been a lot of debate about shining the ball but the idea was to kickstart cricket, play the sport, and then I'm sure things will fall in place. Yes, there will be some challenges. You have to go one game at a time.'

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

India, US join hands to boost innovation

India, US join hands to boost innovation

Rediff.com8 May 2012

India on Tuesday announced a $5 million contribution to a joint initiative with a US agency to identify and invest in innovation by civil society, and bring them to scale.

PM praises bio-toilets developed by DRDO

PM praises bio-toilets developed by DRDO

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Bio-toilets developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday earned praise from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who said that these could go a long way in solving the problem of open defecation in rural India.

India should be ashamed of 168th place in FIFA rankings: Baan

India should be ashamed of 168th place in FIFA rankings: Baan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Indian football's technical director Rob Baan said the country should be ashamed of its 168th place in FIFA rankings and work hard to plug the gaping holes in various aspects of the game.

'We could see a small market rally post-May 23 poll results'

'We could see a small market rally post-May 23 poll results'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Brokerage Edelweiss Securities said if the NDA returns to power with a clear majority in line with exit polls, markets would rejoice the policy continuity.

No diesel price hike soon: Reddy

No diesel price hike soon: Reddy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Public sector oil marketing companies currently lose Rs 11.65 per litre on diesel.

MFs should now take reforms forward: Sebi

MFs should now take reforms forward: Sebi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Last month, the Sahara Group challenged a Supreme Court order which had asked it to refund Rs 24,000 crore (Rs 240 billion) to around three crore (30 million) investors, to a larger bench.

Sebi may issue trade annulment framework

Sebi may issue trade annulment framework

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

While the regulator has set up a group to look into trade annulment framework, it is also probing whether there was any breach of regulation at the broker or exchange level.

Budget: Economists want focus on infra, investment, fiscal deficit

Budget: Economists want focus on infra, investment, fiscal deficit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Economists want Budget to focus on infrastructure, have a clear strategy on disinvestment and state measures to boost investment climate.

How to judge Nirmalaji's second Budget

How to judge Nirmalaji's second Budget

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'The next general election is four years away. That's enough time to recover -- provided the government stops spending and taxing so much,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

CRR cut will enable bank to reduce base rate: SBI chief

CRR cut will enable bank to reduce base rate: SBI chief

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

State Bank of India Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri again made a strong pitch for a reduction in banks' Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at the Reserve Bank's mid-quarter review of monetary policy scheduled September 7.

Subbarao's laughter therapy on CRR row

Subbarao's laughter therapy on CRR row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao surely knows how to crack a joke even on as mundane a topic as the cash reserve ratio (CRR).

Budget 2012: India Inc calls Budget missed opportunity

Budget 2012: India Inc calls Budget missed opportunity

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Budget would have cascading impact on inflation and consumer demand.

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

India may achieve $500-bn exports target by 2014

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The government has announced several incentives for exporters to explore new destinations under focus market and focus product scheme.

Economists ask govt to speed up reforms for high growth

Economists ask govt to speed up reforms for high growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

With the fiscal deficit likely to shoot up during 2011-12, leading economists urged Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to expedite tax reforms to increase revenue and take steps to bring economy back on high growth path.

Industry lauds 7.6% GDP growth; wants more in current fiscal

Industry lauds 7.6% GDP growth; wants more in current fiscal

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Economy grew at 7.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2015-16 taking the overall GDP growth to a five-year high of 7.6 per cent in the fiscal, mainly on account of good performance of manufacturing sector.

IIP numbers to be viewed with caution: Industry

IIP numbers to be viewed with caution: Industry

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Petitioning the RBI to slash key interest rates, India Inc on Thursday said the recovery in industrial production in November must be seen with "caution" as the performance of critical sectors like capital goods remains poor.

Maharashtra's plastic ban will make 400,000 people jobless

Maharashtra's plastic ban will make 400,000 people jobless

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The notification bans carry bags, one-time use of polyethylene, straws and thermocol

Pakistan looking to boost trade ties with India

Pakistan looking to boost trade ties with India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

At present, economic relations are restricted to the merchandise trade of just about $2.65 billion.

US outlines the road ahead for nuke deal with India

US outlines the road ahead for nuke deal with India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

With the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal in a limbo in the wake of the Indian Parliament's nuclear liability law, the Barack Obama administration has asserted that complete implementation of the accord is imperative for the full transformation of the relationship.

Obama's visit will take economic ties to new high: India Inc

Obama's visit will take economic ties to new high: India Inc

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Decisions taken during the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama will take the bilateral strategic ties to an "altogether new high", India Inc said.

'Abolish excise duty on jewellery'

'Abolish excise duty on jewellery'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

As per the White Paper issued by FICCI Gems & Jewellery Group -- the total size of the Gems & Jewellery Sector (both domestic and exports) was about Rs 4,15,000 crore (Rs 4,150 billion).

India Inc terms holding back FDI in retail highly regressive

India Inc terms holding back FDI in retail "highly regressive"

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

"It is a highly regressive move. For the growth of this vital sector of the economy, which is likely to result in strong linkages with the farm sector and for the economy as a whole, it is imperative that reforms like these should take place," FICCI President Harsh Mariwala said.