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Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Baba Ramdev ready for a tough fight from FMCG companies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The Rs 2,000-crore Patanjali, looking to grow its turnover two-and-a-half times in FY16.

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

For first time in 8 yrs, stake sale proceeds could exceed Budget Estimates. ONGC's acquisition of HPCL alone could get the exchequer more than Rs 30,000 crore.

Job situation in India is not all that scary

Job situation in India is not all that scary

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

7 million jobs will be created in formal sector in FY18

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

Over 39 lakh jobs created in 7 months till March

Over 39 lakh jobs created in 7 months till March

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The highest number of jobs were created in the age group of 18-21 at 1.29 million, followed by 22-25 years of age at 1.12 million during these seven months.

Does pan-India launch of Rythu Bandhu scheme make sense?

Does pan-India launch of Rythu Bandhu scheme make sense?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Telangana govt currently provides the state's 5.83 million farmers an income support of Rs 4,000 per acre per season, irrespective of the size of their land holding

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

Economists worried over fiscal stimulus, urge RBI to cut rate

Economists worried over fiscal stimulus, urge RBI to cut rate

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Economists have said if a stimulus is needed it should be different from what was provided in 2008-09, when the economy faced the ripple effects of a global meltdown following the Lehman Brothers collapse.

5, including 2 brothers, arrested for raping Japanese tourist

5, including 2 brothers, arrested for raping Japanese tourist

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Five men have been arrested by police in connection with the alleged confinement and gangrape of a Japanese tourist for over a month in Bihar's Gaya district.

Should interest rates be cut? A tough decision for MPC

Should interest rates be cut? A tough decision for MPC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Some say the MPC will raise the rate, while others are of the view that there is already de facto interest rate tightening through rising bond yields, which might prompt the central bank to go for a pause.

Monsoon misery: Lightning kills nearly 100 across India

Monsoon misery: Lightning kills nearly 100 across India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

According to media reports, 56 people -- mostly farm labourers working in the fields -- died in Bihar while 44 people were killed across Uttar Pradesh, Jharkand and Madhya Pradesh.

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The railways, the country's largest employer, will be hiring 127,000 people in 2018-2019, for which 23.7 million are competing.

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital

BJP gauging 'country's mood' on Ram temple, other issues

BJP gauging 'country's mood' on Ram temple, other issues

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

With Ram temple issue once again coming into focus before 2014 Parliamentary elections through VHP yatra, a BJP sub-committee under the campaign panel headed by Narendra Modi is gathering feed back from people on Ayodhya and other burning issues to gauge "country's mood".

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Why it's time to challenge the math on inflation targeting

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Japanese gang rape: Court orders identification parade of 6 accused

Japanese gang rape: Court orders identification parade of 6 accused

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The test identification parade of the 6 persons arrested in connection with Japanese tourist gang rape in Gaya will be held by Friday, a city court on Tuesday ruled.

Is the public hoarding cash? Most likely, says SBI

Is the public hoarding cash? Most likely, says SBI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Income velocity based on currency with the public went down from 0.93 in October to 0.84 in March says a report from SBI's economic research department

Demonetisation: Why Rs 4.5 lakh crore may vanish from the system

Demonetisation: Why Rs 4.5 lakh crore may vanish from the system

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The government could carry out the demonetisation exercise over periodic intervals along with its surprise element, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.

Bedlam in Guj assembly: 2 MLAs suspended; minister hurt

Bedlam in Guj assembly: 2 MLAs suspended; minister hurt

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Assembly Speaker Ramanlal Vora suspended Congress MLAs Paresh Dhanani and Baldevji Thakor on the charges of trying to attack BJP MLAs and two ministers -- Vallabh Kakadiya and Nirmala Wadhwani.

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

They were the source for entry-level recruitments in the IT industry before the job market crash.

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Biplab Deb takes oath as Tripura CM, Modi assures all help to the state

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Governor Tathagata Roy also administered the oath of office to BJP leader Jishnu Deb Burman as the deputy chief minister along with seven other ministers, including Indigenous People's Front of Tripura chief N C Debbarma.

Analysts lifts growth target, SBI pegs GDP at 5.8%

Analysts lifts growth target, SBI pegs GDP at 5.8%

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Official data released on Friday said the GDP is estimated to have grown by 5.7 per cent for the April-June period, as against a 4.6 per cent growth notched for the same period year ago.

RBI expected to lower rates, while cautioning against inflation

RBI expected to lower rates, while cautioning against inflation

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is expected to express that cautiousness as he looks to manage expectations.

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'If you consider only demonetisation and GST as my government's work, it will be a big injustice to me.'

West Bengal: Debt-ridden state faces uphill task

West Bengal: Debt-ridden state faces uphill task

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The state is now under pressure to revise the salaries of its 800,000 employees, which would add to the strain of an already debt-laden state exchequer.

Why RBI does not want to hike rates

Why RBI does not want to hike rates

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Instead of a rate hike, or even a pause, there could be a window for the RBI for an interest rate cut

Rupee impact: India could soon see 6%-plus inflation

Rupee impact: India could soon see 6%-plus inflation

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Softening of global commodity prices might not help much

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points

'Growth will fall to 6.7% in Jan-Mar'

'Growth will fall to 6.7% in Jan-Mar'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Slight recovery in growth is expected only in July-September.

'You have to give very good credit to Modi'

'You have to give very good credit to Modi'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'The government and the RBI have been playing a very good part in terms of inflation management.'

Italian priest shot in latest attack on foreigners in Bangladesh

Italian priest shot in latest attack on foreigners in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

An elderly Italian priest was shot at on Wednesday by unidentified motorbike-borne assailants in Bangladesh, wounding him in the neck and skull.

How will RBI handle the huge cash deposits?

How will RBI handle the huge cash deposits?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Even if RBI partially replaces the stock of the high value notes, RBI will have to incur thousands of crores of rupees in cost, say economists.

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Patanjali, to a large extent, has penetrated the target group for its products. As a result, increasing the consumer base and revenue by 100 per cent in FY18 will be a stiff challenge.

RBI's fears on inflation may not play out

RBI's fears on inflation may not play out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The US Fed's rate cycle is set to turn later this year, but India is in a much better position than it was in 2013.

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Congress bargains hard with SP for UP seats

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Congress wants the 28 seats it won in 2012 plus 20 seats where the party was runner-up plus 57 seats where it was ahead of the SP in 2012.

Review: Te3n falls short of being a satisfying suspense!

Review: Te3n falls short of being a satisfying suspense!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

In its preoccupation to collect details, Te3n flounders on motive, says Sukanya Verma.

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

'His interests were books, verse and politics'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Far away from the glare of publicity lives Atal Bihari Vajpayee's family -- three sisters, nephews, nieces and their children. A large family proud of its bond with India's leader.