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Srikanth, Sindhu lose as India crash out of Sudirman Cup

Srikanth, Sindhu lose as India crash out of Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's campaign at the Sudirman Cup came to an end as they went down to Malaysia in the second Group C match.

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The guidelines say sellers will be solely responsible for warranties and guarantees.

Fixing! Miandad's Explosive Revelation

Fixing! Miandad's Explosive Revelation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'What will happen to players who are there right now? They know they don't have anywhere to go if they don't perform.'

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

With response tepid so far from domestic investors, these funds might soon approach FIPB for approvals.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Monday said he hasn't confirmed his availability in any franchise-based T20 league at this stage, refuting reports that he could participate in the inaugural Lanka Premier League, starting on August 28.

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Djokovic to miss Miami Open over vaccine status

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Novak Djokovic will miss next week's Miami Open after the Serbian was denied an exemption that would have allowed him to enter the US despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Swedish furnishing major IKEA to bring in funding arm, expand retail biz

Swedish furnishing major IKEA to bring in funding arm, expand retail biz

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Swedish furnishing major IKEA, part of the Ingka Group, is inviting its investment arm - Ingka Investments - to India, a senior company executive said during an interaction in New Delhi. The move suggests that the group is looking at India as a priority market. The areas of investments being considered by Ingka Investments could range from taking stake in companies across sectors such as renewables, recycling, real estate, and software which synergise with IKEA's broader retail requirements.

Can struggling Sunrisers stop high-flying Punjab Kings?

Can struggling Sunrisers stop high-flying Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Smarting from back-to-back defeats, Sunrisers Hyderabad will have a lot to ponder, especially addressing their batting frailties, when they take on high-flying Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

'Disrespectful': Jaishankar on Pompeo remarks on Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pompeo describes Swaraj somewhat disparagingly, using the American slang words "goofball" and "heartland political hack" for her.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

DTH cos eye foreign channels to woo subscribers

DTH cos eye foreign channels to woo subscribers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

As competition hots up in the direct-to-home (DTH) space, operators, including Dish TV and Sun Direct, are now turning to foreign language channels to build their content bouquet in a bid to take themselves ahead of other players.

FDI in retail: Sourcing clause to deter foreign companies

FDI in retail: Sourcing clause to deter foreign companies

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The government's decision to completely open FDI in single brand retail is unlikely to have any significant change as foreign firms will be deterred by the 30 per cent sourcing clause, say industry players.

Domestic mutual funds remain strong buyers

Domestic mutual funds remain strong buyers

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Domestic mutual funds (MFs) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been net buyers of stocks in August. Domestic fund houses have continued to invest in stocks, propelled by the success of various new fund offers (NFOs) and strong flows into equity funds. MFs had purchased stocks worth more than Rs 8,300 crore until August 23, according to the data provided on the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) website. Jimmy Patel, MD and CEO at Quantum AMC, says: "The surge in equity investments by MFs is because of two key reasons. One, equity NFOs are getting a strong response from investors, and fund houses need to deploy that money in the markets.

Pakistan bars players from IPL

Pakistan bars players from IPL

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Pakistan on Monday barred its cricketers from playing in the high-profile Indian Premier League. The decision is bound to further strain the sporting ties between the two countries. Saleem Altaf, the chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board said they received copy of a letter from the Foreign Affairs Ministry sent to the Sports Ministry which declined permission to the players to travel to India for the Twenty20 tournament.

Rahul thanks govt for changing FDI norms after his warning

Rahul thanks govt for changing FDI norms after his warning

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Gandhi had, on April 12, flagged the issue of alleged takeover of some Indian companies after those became vulnerable in the wake of the economic slowdown.

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

UBS buy gives Credit Suisse India employees a glimmer of hope

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

UBS stepping in to save Credit Suisse with a $3.2-billion acquisition has provided the beleaguered Swiss bank's India employees a glimmer of hope. The surprise deal - engineered by the Swiss government - has triggered optimism of fewer job losses at Credit Suisse's India unit and better synergies at key verticals, such as wealth management and investment banking. "UBS is a much stronger hand. Coming within its fold will give Credit Suisse's wealth management and investment banking divisions a good home.

Senior hockey players unhappy with Brasa?

Senior hockey players unhappy with Brasa?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Indian hockey plunged into fresh controversy with reports of a players' revolt against its foreign coach, Jose Brasa, who is accused of being bias and autocratic in his functioning.

BSNL mulls stake sale to foreign investor

BSNL mulls stake sale to foreign investor

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Officially confirming the change in tack for the first time after months of speculation, Kuldeep Goyal, BSNL's chairman and managing director, told Business Standard, "Foreign partners definitely bring in some expertise that will help the company improve its performance."

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply or creating a cumbersome licensing regime. The announcement is likely to provide relief to companies in the IT hardware segment in India as they had flagged concerns over the imposition of a strict licensing regime for importers.

PHOTOS: PM in Maldives on his 1st foreign visit after re-election

PHOTOS: PM in Maldives on his 1st foreign visit after re-election

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi will be conferred with the Maldives' highest honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen".

Draft policy for e-commerce has very little for existing players

Draft policy for e-commerce has very little for existing players

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Experts say data localisation and sharing is probably the single-biggest detriment that the draft policy talks about, the rest have no or minor repercussions on the players

25 years of private sector MF:The 3 crucial pillars!

25 years of private sector MF:The 3 crucial pillars!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Over the past 25 years the MF industry has come a long way. Geographic reach has increased, many more customers have been added, more channels have been opened up and the product basket is full.

How Foreign Trade Policy will help boost exports

How Foreign Trade Policy will help boost exports

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The policy aims at developing export potential, improving export performance, boosting foreign trade and earning valuable foreign exchange.

Maxwell still the Most Valuable Player in IPL-7

Maxwell still the Most Valuable Player in IPL-7

Rediff.com25 May 2014

So 52 games have already been played in the Indian Premier League this season. Here are the Most Valuable players and some random observations by Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle.

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Global stressed asset players rethinking India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The culture of these firms is alien to the Indian financial system. Distressed assets funds are known for their ruthless recovery ethics. Slicing and dicing a company and selling it on a piecemeal basis is their usual practice. This is something Indian banks are finding a little uncomfortable.

263 players for IPL second season

263 players for IPL second season

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

The 45-day second season of the Indian Premier League, scheduled to be held from April 10-May 24, would see a total of 263 players, including 80 foreigners, in action, the organisers said on Friday while releasing the players' list. Barring players from Pakistan, who have not been allowed to take part in the cash-rich Twenty20 league by their government, the other eight Test playing nations as well as ICC's full member Zimbabwe would be represented in the event.

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'We tried to keep him, but there is nothing we can do'

CAS accepts Real Madrid appeal, lifts ban on signing foreign minors

CAS accepts Real Madrid appeal, lifts ban on signing foreign minors

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Real Madrid have won a small victory in their dispute with FIFA over the illegal signing of under-age foreigners after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) temporarily lifted its ban on appeal.

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India's dream to be in the forefront of international politics has come true. India has placed itself firmly as a major player in the shaping of a new world order, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Significant room for upside in Indian Hotels stock

Significant room for upside in Indian Hotels stock

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

In the longer-term, analysts expect IHCL to see revenue CAGR of 15 per cent between FY23 to FY25 and Ebitda CAGR of 20 per cent in the same period. Analysts are seeing targets of around Rs 375-Rs 380 for the stock, which is a significant upside from the current Rs 313.

Di Maria named Argentina's player of the year

Di Maria named Argentina's player of the year

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Manchester United's Angel Di Maria has been voted Argentina's foreign-based player of the year by the country's sports journalists.

FIFA to push for quotas despite opposition

FIFA to push for quotas despite opposition

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

FIFA president Sepp Blatter vowed on Monday to press ahead with controversial plans to restrict the number of foreign players in club football despite continued opposition from the EU Commission.

Chinese companies may have to exit sub-Rs 10,000 mobile market

Chinese companies may have to exit sub-Rs 10,000 mobile market

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The government is busy strategising ways to revive the domestic mobile device industry as Chinese firms have grabbed a large chunk of the handset market. The idea is to minimise competition from Chinese mobile players in the entry level or sub-Rs 10,000 category, according to a senior government official familiar with the plans. While discussions on the strategy are on, there's a growing consensus within the government that the lower end of the market should be reserved only for the domestic players, the official said.

R-Cap to begin talks with foreign partners for insurance biz

R-Cap to begin talks with foreign partners for insurance biz

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

"This is a huge positive and is expected to bring in $8-10 bn capital in the industry."

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Pakistan wants ICC to regulate growth of T20 leagues

We will go by govt decision: Shukla on IPL

We will go by govt decision: Shukla on IPL

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The IPL was postponed till April 15 in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Rediff.com21 May 2023

US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.