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Madhya Pradesh: Quite a few scores, but many misses, too

Madhya Pradesh: Quite a few scores, but many misses, too

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Government claims big successes in agriculture, rural roads & investment scenario.

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In the interview to Business Standard last week, Chary had stated that the government's proposal to merge was unwarranted and that FTIL shareholders did not benefit from higher dividends from NSEL.

Lotus blooms in Rajini's hint of water politics

Lotus blooms in Rajini's hint of water politics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Rajini's call may now force other political parties, including the DMK and the Congress, who are in alliance talks already, to come up with water proposals of their own in their poll manifesto. In a way, this may be a 'tactical victory' for Rajinikanth, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ex IAF chief Tyagi's bail illegal, his offence shamed country: CBI tells HC

Ex IAF chief Tyagi's bail illegal, his offence shamed country: CBI tells HC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Now, the Delhi high court will hear the matter on January 18.

Bulls, bears, wolves, pigs... All the animals in the stock market jungle!

Bulls, bears, wolves, pigs... All the animals in the stock market jungle!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

When it comes wildlife, stock market investors can immediately identify with bulls and bears. But there are other animals in the stock market jungle too.

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com28 May 2018

To outgoing Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao, negotiating big deals was an art form, as an international report pointed out after the $130-billion sale of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Weak rupee may lead to rise in inbound deals: Experts

Weak rupee may lead to rise in inbound deals: Experts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

From a longer term perspective an improvement in economic environment is necessary for a rise in inbound deals.

Jindal Steel's Rs 80,000 cr Odisha projects in limbo

Jindal Steel's Rs 80,000 cr Odisha projects in limbo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

JSPL is under CBI lens for giving wrong information about its land, water supply and previous allocations to get coal block in Jan 2008.

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Specific sections of the Companies Act need to be amended to empower Sebi to regulate or take penal action against an unlisted entity and its promoters for violating the insider trading and other securities norms.

Deposit-taking companies still thrive in Bengal

Deposit-taking companies still thrive in Bengal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Despite Sebi passing at least four orders against deposit-taking entities in the past year alone, the business seems unscathed

From Ayodhya to good governance, BJP manifesto has it all

From Ayodhya to good governance, BJP manifesto has it all

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Contentious issues such as the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya, abrogation of Art 370 giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir and enactment of Uniform Civil Code have been included in the Bharatiya Janata Party's election manifesto with the party making promises on them.

Beware of get-rich-quick tips

Beware of get-rich-quick tips

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The stock exchange does not store and display the numbers of investors. That would be like a bank publishing the details of its customers for everyone to see.

Chopper deal: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi, others sent to CBI custody

Chopper deal: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi, others sent to CBI custody

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

A Delhi court on Saturday sent former Air Force Chief S P Tyagi, arrested in Rs 450 crore Agusta Westland bribery case in procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters, to police custody for four days after the CBI said he was needed to be quizzed to unearth a "very large conspiracy having international ramifications".

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.

FIR against Birla unfortunate: Anand Sharma

FIR against Birla unfortunate: Anand Sharma

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday appeared to share industry's concerns over naming Kumar Mangalam Birla in an FIR in coal scam case saying it was unfortunate and could raise questions over investor confidence in the country.

US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

"US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Modi is practical person... If he comes in, he will revive the economy and create jobs, says Sanjay Suri.

RR, Kundra to dominate BCCI emergent WC meet

RR, Kundra to dominate BCCI emergent WC meet

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

The crisis-ridden Rajasthan Royals and its under-fire co-owner Raj Kundra's future hangs in balance as the BCCI's Emergent Working Committee meets in New Delhi on Monday to deliberate on the IPL spot-fixing and betting scam and take action, if required.

Rupee depreciation: Foolish government, intelligent Indian

Rupee depreciation: Foolish government, intelligent Indian

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

A theory that is doing the rounds is that with election nearing, this depreciation of the rupee will allow politicians of all hues to bring back their ill-gotten wealth.

Mamata Banerjee sworn in as West Bengal CM for second time

Mamata Banerjee sworn in as West Bengal CM for second time

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Mamata Banerjee was on Friday sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal for the second consecutive time, heading a 42-member ministry.

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Fighting for cheating-free petrol pumps

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'There exists a 'brotherhood' of sorts for a very long time and corrupt dealers and corrupt OMC officials are in it together,' Ashwani Attrish, founder, Empowering Petroleum Dealers Foundation, tells Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

This government is for the poor: Top quotes from Modi@Mathura speech

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Highlights from PM Modi's Mathura speech to mark one year in power.

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Performance is considered a major reason why Ravi Shankar Prasad might have had to leave telecom.

15 things that went wrong in '15

15 things that went wrong in '15

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Here are 15 things that would have made 2015 a great year.

For Cong, defence was only about brokering deals: PM

For Cong, defence was only about brokering deals: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

He said the NDA's work culture was different from that of the previous governments.

Opposition calls the Budget 'anti-poor, anti-middle class'

Opposition calls the Budget 'anti-poor, anti-middle class'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Opposition calls the Budget 'hollow and plain'.

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Why black-ka-white through stocks won't stop

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Debashis Basu lists various reasons why laundering through the stock market thrives.

How Japan's recession can impact India

How Japan's recession can impact India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

For 20 years, the stock market headed nowhere, and this has created permanent aversion.

'Corruption' is being removed from India's political dictionary'

'Corruption' is being removed from India's political dictionary'

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Following is the Facebook post of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on one-year of the BJP-led NDA government.

Investors in Indian commodity exchanges jump ship

Investors in Indian commodity exchanges jump ship

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

It will be the first to go, in what has become an overcrowded segment since India first allowed futures trading in commodities in 2003.

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

2G case: Anil Ambani summoned as prosecution witness for July 26

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

CBI on Monday submitted a list of five witnesses, including Anil Ambani, who are scheduled to be called for recording of their statements before the court.

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India needs to come up with new ideas to make the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas more appealing to overseas Indians. The Diasporas talents should be used for the country's development, says Thomas Abraham, founder of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin

How I tackled Bloody Monday

How I tackled Bloody Monday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Soon after the BJP lost the 2004 election, the stockmarkets went into unprecedented free fall. Then SEBI Chairman G N Bajpai reveals how his firm handling of the situation restored confidence and soon the markets were back to doing what they do best -- make money. A revealing excerpt from his book, A Game Changer's Memoir.

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

'Now that there is an election in the offing, she is repeating the same old promises. Does she think the people of Bengal are fools to fall for her lies?'

The chequered history of Congress coalitions

The chequered history of Congress coalitions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

After Bihar elections, Rahul Gandhi's go-it-alone strategy seems to have taken a back seat.

Prithviraj Chavan faces HUGE challenge to retain power

Prithviraj Chavan faces HUGE challenge to retain power

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, who has completed three years in office, will have to further gear up to lead the ruling Congress party in the ensuing Lok Sabha and assembly elections slated for 2014.

The 10 biggest policy mistakes of the past

The 10 biggest policy mistakes of the past

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

There are conflicting signs on India's investment cycle.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

'Reservation at school level creates an inclusive society'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'Younger children don't really distinguish based on class, gender, income and so on.'

Why the National Stock Exchange should not be listed

Why the National Stock Exchange should not be listed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

It could be a matter of concern that foreign shareholders of the NSE are registered in tax havens such as Mauritius and Cyprus.

Hope recedes for GST rollout in 2016

Hope recedes for GST rollout in 2016

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The disruptions are likely to continue.