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How the government plans to bring down high prices of pulses

How the government plans to bring down high prices of pulses

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The committee would submit its report in the next two weeks.

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

GST: Did we just miss the biggest opportunity?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

With all the brouhaha over GST, and (often) a limited understanding of the long-term forces shaping India's logistics sector, companies seem to have omitted factoring in some underlying trends that could shape supply chain excellence, says Neelesh Mundra.

HP introduces single application system to attract investments

HP introduces single application system to attract investments

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

To bring in transparency and curb corruption, the government has put in place a Public Services Guarantee system in the state.

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Making the railways better is a different type of a challenge.'

Why India must go for bullet trains

Why India must go for bullet trains

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

India should not miss the opportunity to develop high-speed railway.

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class

This is middle age

This is middle age

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Middle age is the boot stamping on our face, says Shougat Dasgupta.

Onion prices jump back to Rs 80/kg; Nafed floats import tender

Onion prices jump back to Rs 80/kg; Nafed floats import tender

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Last date for submitting the offer is August 27.

Onion prices jump back to Rs 80/kg

Onion prices jump back to Rs 80/kg

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Wholesale prices too rose at the same pace to 45-55 per kg in the national capital and other states.

Strong reforms must to pull economy out of morass

Strong reforms must to pull economy out of morass

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The agency has kept its FY15 growth forecast unchanged at 5.6 per cent.

Markets should recover in the next 1-2 quarters

Markets should recover in the next 1-2 quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Markets are poised for excellent growth, provided reforms continue to roll

Markets end in red as Rail Budget failed to boost investors

Markets end in red as Rail Budget failed to boost investors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 261 points at 28,747 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 83 points at 8,684.

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

India's Rs 15 trillion solution to boost economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India will need an annual investment of Rs 15 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years, says Chandrajit Banerjee, DG, CII.

Skewed story of land reforms in India

Skewed story of land reforms in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Of all the markets in which politicians interfere with prices, the land market is probably the last that will be reformed, says T N Ninan.

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The slowdown is especially pronounced in rural areas, which have suffered two consecutive dry years.

Revised GDP numbers out of govt's hat!

Revised GDP numbers out of govt's hat!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Whatever the claims about the new GDP numbers being technically superior to earlier estimates, their public credibility depends on their passing some reality checks, argues T N Ninan.

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Bullet train faces hurdles down the line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The high-speed train line in a region already well-connected by rail, road and airways may have to struggle to stay viable

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Duty of finance ministry to help us find money for capex: Prabhu

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Suresh Prabhu on the priority being given to safety and the need for more funds for railways to move ahead.

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Bullet train on slow track as farmers oppose land surveys

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The project, the foundation stone for which was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in September 2017, is facing resistance in eight districts of Gujarat, through which the train will run.

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The thrust will be on improving connectivity in economic corridors and remote and border areas with a view to hike trade and enable faster movement of cargo.

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri.

Why the Modi hope lives on

Why the Modi hope lives on

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The government is following a path where it will not be irresponsible or profligate with public money but will intervene in the interest of the poor

RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor

RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

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.

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Want to travel by train? Start praying for low inflation

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Train passenger fares may soon be linked to inflation rate, sources say, adding that the new model may be based on the Wholesale Price Index.

Sensex falls 208 points to end at 3-month low; financials drag

Sensex falls 208 points to end at 3-month low; financials drag

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In the metal pack, Tata Steel was up 3.7% while Vedanta was up 1.8% .

Crude oil cheaper than drinking water

Crude oil cheaper than drinking water

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The public has benefited from this decline in crude oil, which has translated into lower prices of petrol and diesel.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

India, other emerging markets to drive $5-trillion aircraft demand

India, other emerging markets to drive $5-trillion aircraft demand

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

They will grow at 5.8 per cent a year.

Diesel deregulation credit positive: Moody's

Diesel deregulation credit positive: Moody's

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Total fuel subsidies accounted for less than 1 per cent of GDP and under 3 per cent of total government expenditures in FY14.

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

'Investors will come forward to pick up railway projects'

'Investors will come forward to pick up railway projects'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Railway Budget has impressed industry watchers.

The rot inside Air India

The rot inside Air India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Enormous debt isn't the only thing afflicting Air India. Its work culture is an equal culprit in its downfall.

After Assam, Bihar assembly passes GST bill

After Assam, Bihar assembly passes GST bill

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Bihar became the first non-NDA state and overall second after the BJP-ruled Assam to pass GST bill.

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Refuting all the allegations, IOC has clarified that no monopolistic situation exists in supply and pricing of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to airlines.

Markets have a tepid closing; broader markets outshine

Markets have a tepid closing; broader markets outshine

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

At 11:37 am, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 28 points at 27,037 and the Nifty50 was up 2 points at 8,268

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Few fund raising options that can help Modi govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Modi government must fix policy paralysis.

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

There is continued shift by passengers from rail to other modes of travel, thanks to improvement in road connectivity and the shrinking differential in high-end rail and low-end air travel.

Indian economy back on track; key factors can play truant

Indian economy back on track; key factors can play truant

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

We still have time for this government to take action.