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Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Patients from any part of the country will soon need to travel no more than three hours for treatment of the kind available in large metros.

After 35 years, Maruti to relocate its Gurugram plant

After 35 years, Maruti to relocate its Gurugram plant

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The carmaker has sought 1,292 acres at Industrial Model Township, Sohna, 25km from Gurugram.

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Although Gorakhpur is the largest urban centre and trading hub in Eastern UP, catering not only to the neighbouring district but also the adjoining Bihar and Nepal, it had been lacking in proper infrastructure of road and air connectivity, impeding the harnessing of its socioeconomic potential.

At $51 billion India 9th largest FDI recipient in 2019

At $51 billion India 9th largest FDI recipient in 2019

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report on Monday that a lower but positive economic growth in India in the post-Covid-19 pandemic period and India's large market will continue to attract market-seeking investments to the country. The World Investment Report 2020 by UNCTAD said that India was the 9th largest recipient of FDI in 2019, with 51 billion dollars of inflows during the year, an increase from the 42 billion dollars of FDI received in 2018, when India ranked 12 among the top 20 host economies in the world.

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

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

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

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.

Budget: Will infra outlay of Rs 2.21 lakh crore boost growth?

Budget: Will infra outlay of Rs 2.21 lakh crore boost growth?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The total allocation for the road sector has been Rs 97,000 crore.

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Mukesh Ambani & other India Inc biggies likely to attend Bengal biz summit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has left no stone unturned this year after big industrialists, along with Union ministers, skipped attending the BGBS 2017.

Land will not be a problem in Bengal: Mamata to industrialists

Land will not be a problem in Bengal: Mamata to industrialists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Bengal will surge ahead on the path of development. Industrial infrastructure is being developed, said West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

UltraTech currently has 19% market share with Shree Cement commanding 22% of the market

Coal blocks ruling: Jindal Steel, Hindalco among worst hit

Coal blocks ruling: Jindal Steel, Hindalco among worst hit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Almost all major metal and mining firms would be affected by the Supreme Court ruling canceling 214 coal blocks, but Naveen Jindal's JSPL and Aditya Birla Group's Hindalco would be among the worst hit, analysts said.

Can we believe the government's GDP figures?

Can we believe the government's GDP figures?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

With the government claiming that the economy has been growing robustly and the Opposition refuting these claims, the common man is none the wiser, says Rajeev Sharma.

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

'Railways will petition regulator for fare changes'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

'The Centre brought down expenses by as much as Rs 12,000 crore (Rs 120 billion).'

Airport PPP model leads to better infrastructure, revenues

Airport PPP model leads to better infrastructure, revenues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The civil aviation sector is witnessing a number of initiatives

Rs 1 lakh crore approved for urban renewal plan

Rs 1 lakh crore approved for urban renewal plan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Each city would get Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) every year.

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Gujarat to get biggest share of 'Make in India' pie

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Domestic and foreign companies pour in a slew of investments in Gujarat.

9 commandments to boost private funding in India's infra sector

9 commandments to boost private funding in India's infra sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Whilst substantive public allocations have been made in the infrastructure sector, this strategy is plateauing due to the fiscal deficit constraint, capacity limitation of statal implementing agencies, the declining ability of PSUs, and the precarious situation of the Railways' operating ratio. It is, thus, high time to get the policy compass to point at rejuvenating private sector investments in infrastructure, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

LNG - Pipe dreams vs reality

LNG - Pipe dreams vs reality

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

India and Japan's effort to form a multilateral group of liquefied natural gas buyers to avoid paying higher prices for the fuel is laudable as an objective but is unlikely to be effective immediately.

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

More dollars to flow into retail after Tesco clearance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Executives in the segment say some top European, Japanese and Korean retailers are seriously interested.

Dubai to build world's largest airport

Dubai to build world's largest airport

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The proposed new airport will have five runways which will be simultaneously operational, all A380-compatible with a length of 4.5 km each

India poised for 'blue revolution', to create 20 mn jobs: Gadkari

India poised for 'blue revolution', to create 20 mn jobs: Gadkari

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The minister said apart from the potential of 10 million jobs under Sagarmala, more than 10 million could be easily created in shipping, highways and other sectors

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The overriding objective of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) must be adequate economic return, not financial return.

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'We will have a well-designed product, and not a compromise.' 'We will make a completely contemporary vehicle, in keeping with consumers' aspirations, not like the Nano, which disappointed them,' Sajjan Jindal tells Shreekant Sambrani.

Adani group takes a gamble on growth

Adani group takes a gamble on growth

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Acquisition of stressed infrastructure assets has pushed its debt to over Rs 1 lakh crore, highlighting concerns about its growth strategy.

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

FDI in brownfield investment has resulted in acquisition of domestic drug-manufacturing firms by multinational companies.

10 things I wish I knew before starting a business

10 things I wish I knew before starting a business

Rediff.com8 May 2015

I did a lousy job of making my wife understand the need for me to start my own business and this haunted me through my start-up journey.

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Resolving gas price issue, power crisis key focus of govt

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Govt keen to revive business sentiment in india.

Is India investing enough in infrastructure?

Is India investing enough in infrastructure?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Yes. Whilst public expenditure is kicking in, the key reason is the decline in private investment

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog issued notices to the Centre, Foreign Investment Promotion Board and Commerce and Civil Aviation ministries and sought their responses by October 30.

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kejriwal believes in good governance and takes pride in his Hindu identity, points out Sudhir Bisht.

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Investors keen on India; govt restoring confidence: Kochhar

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Indian govt is trying hard to get global investors to invest in the country.

Govt approves 100% FDI in aviation, defence, e-commerce

Govt approves 100% FDI in aviation, defence, e-commerce

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

India already allows 100 per cent ownership of greenfield pharma businesses.

Going for a business loan? 5 things you must know

Going for a business loan? 5 things you must know

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Here are some features you should be looking out for if you want to opt for a business loan...

AAI to issue Rs 1,000 cr tax-free bonds to develop airports

AAI to issue Rs 1,000 cr tax-free bonds to develop airports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The government had last week decided to set up the 51 airports to enhance air connectivity to small cities in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

A 10-step approach toward making cities real smart

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Smart cities must be very well equipped with technology and security systems alike.

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Months after take off, Durgapur airport in West Bengal struggles to stay afloat

Are we ready yet for the bullet trains?

Are we ready yet for the bullet trains?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Currently, the travel time between Mumbai and Delhi varies between 16 and 30 hours.

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

In the domestic market, the Tata Group has lost ground in the passenger car business.

Here's how to make India easy for business

Here's how to make India easy for business

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The 2015 World Bank group's Doing Business index ranked India at 142, down from 140, which it was the year before.

10 factors that make a city really smart

10 factors that make a city really smart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

Tata Steel Europe: On a long road to recovery

Tata Steel Europe: On a long road to recovery

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Analysts sceptical whether company will sustain rise in operating profits.