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Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Indian tycoon seals hotel deal at London's Old Scotland Yard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Kerala-born businessman is the latest in a slew of foreign buyers who have shaken off mounting fears of a 'Brexit' from the European Union

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pranay Bhatia offers insights on some key issues from Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget.

Note ban, mega deals shaped India's realty segment

Note ban, mega deals shaped India's realty segment

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

While office and mall properties enjoyed revival and saw some big PE deals, residential real estate was hit by double whammy - stagnating prices and demonetisation

How kirana stores are embracing retail technology

How kirana stores are embracing retail technology

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Everyday consumerables, such as grocery and order-in food items are the key buyout sector, analysts say, and a major reason for kirana stores' digitisation push.

Affordable houses, but for whom?

Affordable houses, but for whom?

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The new launches in the affordable category could just be another marketing gimmick to push sales and mop up money.

Indian eCommerce market to hit $15 bn in 2 years: Google

Indian eCommerce market to hit $15 bn in 2 years: Google

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India is estimated to have 302 million Internet users by December 2014, overtaking the US as the world's second largest online userbase.

Will reforms bring realty investors back?

Will reforms bring realty investors back?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The inventory has risen to 83 months in the National Capital Region and 50 months in Mumbai.

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Xiaomi unveils 'Mi Smart Upgrade'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

This programme will offer Xiaomi phone users up to 70 per cent of the value on their old device when they upgrade to newer Redmi or Mi smartphones.

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Thackeray announces fresh Covid curbs, sops for needy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday night announced a statewide curfew in Maharashtra for 15 days from April 14. However, he clarified, essential services were exempt from the curbs.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Real Estate: Boost to REITs and affordable housing

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The industry status will help the sector access bank lending at average interest rates

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Investors could find BPCL's work culture delightful

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'BPCL has always been spoken about as a multinational company though it is State-run... this sets our work culture also apart.'

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Planning to buy a new house? 5 important factors to consider

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

To ease the process of decision making while buying a house, we have put together important factors you need to consider.

Modi's rule to curb unofficial gold trade backfires

Modi's rule to curb unofficial gold trade backfires

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

India made it mandatory for customers to disclose their tax code, or Permanent Account Number (PAN), for purchases above Rs 200,000.

Udaan, 'Bharat ka e-commerce' see huge surge in business

Udaan, 'Bharat ka e-commerce' see huge surge in business

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Categories such as lifestyle, food and electronics accounted for over 1,350 sellers across the country last year.

Buying a Car? Please read this!

Buying a Car? Please read this!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

When it comes to a significant investment like a four-wheeler, many people end up paying high interest rates on car loans which can lead to high monthly installments.

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

By presenting the battle in Bengal as one between Mamata on one side and Modi-Shah on the other, the saffron camp has projected the former as a larger-than-life figure, a portrayal which has the potential of turning her into Modi's main competitor in 2024, predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Modi's biggest crisis yet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

This is a national leadership gone so wrong that India's most powerful prime minister in four decades has personally taken charge of medical oxygen shortages, observes Shekhar Gupta.

'Will anyone invite a waste-picker inside their home and give him chai?'

'Will anyone invite a waste-picker inside their home and give him chai?'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Social activist Nalini Sekhar has worked to improve the working conditions of the waste-pickers of Bengaluru for the last four years and describes the her work as being rife with "occupational hazards which energises her to work with more vigour".

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The government has just scratched the tip of the surface with the recent announcement. They are not realising the gravity of the situation.'

Start-ups milk the IPL cash cow again

Start-ups milk the IPL cash cow again

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

It is all about hitting the ball high and timing it right.

'Dilly-dally so that the protests fizzle out'

'Dilly-dally so that the protests fizzle out'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'However, this time it looks like that is not working.'

Competition Commission orders fresh probe against DLF

Competition Commission orders fresh probe against DLF

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The case relates to development and sale of residential units in Gurgaon.

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

Rera @ 1: It's miles away from being a 'reality'

Rera @ 1: It's miles away from being a 'reality'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

According to property consultancy firm Knight Frank, only 19 states and UTs have a functional portal in place, that too with a lot of information dissymmetry across data points

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Book a car during shraadh, get a gold coin

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A number of companies, including Maruti Suzuki, Renault and Nissan, are giving gold coins to buyers who book cars by the month-end. There are other benefits as well, reports Ajay Modi.

Why this is a good time to buy a house!

Why this is a good time to buy a house!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Take advantage of the reduced interest rates offered by banks and the tax benefits to make it a lucrative deal

Amazon resumes services in some cities, delivery delays to continue

Amazon resumes services in some cities, delivery delays to continue

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The cities where services have resumed include Bengaluru, Mysore, Pune, Ludhiana, Noida, Gurugram, Raipur, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Industry experts believe it would be at least 4-5 days before the backlog of orders can be cleared.

Property prices in Mumbai set to increase 20%

Property prices in Mumbai set to increase 20%

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Have already touched Rs 1 lakh per sq ft, surpassing those of Manhattan in NY and London.

Why it's good time to scout for property

Why it's good time to scout for property

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

With prices unlikely to run up sharply, genuine buyers can start readying deals before the festival season starts.

Want to insure your expensive smartphone? Read this

Want to insure your expensive smartphone? Read this

Rediff.com5 May 2014

7 important facts you must know before buying mobile insurance

Property developers dole out festive freebies

Property developers dole out festive freebies

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Faced with a sharp decline in home sales and declining cash flows, property developers are doling out minor discounts and freebies to boost home sales during the ongoing festive season.

Shop online for jewellery, get variety and discounts

Shop online for jewellery, get variety and discounts

Rediff.com29 May 2012

As buyers become accustomed to the process of click-buy-pay, they are slowly shedding their inhibitions towards online shopping for jewellery items. These stores have expertise in solitaires, studded jewellery, gold bangles and coins (for special occasions like Akshaya Tritiya and Dhanteras).

14 tax tricks and traps when buying property

14 tax tricks and traps when buying property

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

With incomes rising, property and home purchases have grown exponentially in recent years. Being large-ticket investments, it's important to be savvy about the tax breaks and pitfalls that lie en-route.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Worli and Mahalaxmi in Mumbai Metropolitan Region are placed at second and third positions with average housing prices of Rs 41,500 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, respectively.

Buying a resale flat? 10 tips for you

Buying a resale flat? 10 tips for you

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

If chosen wisely and each step mentioned here followed cautiously, buying a resale house could be win-win for the buyer

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Goa dreams: Why HNIs are moving into beach paradise

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

With organic kitchen gardens, Goa's luxury holiday homes are raising the bar The ease of reaching the destination, the mix of party culture and quietude are some of the reasons why individuals are increasingly investing in Goa

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launches and sales of house property have seen a continuous drop.