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'India can be an economically self-reliant country'

'India can be an economically self-reliant country'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Opportunity for a country like India is huge in terms of wealth creation.' 'That's the reason India is an attractive economy for investors.'

Will you pay GST twice for using credit card? 7 myths busted

Will you pay GST twice for using credit card? 7 myths busted

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

"This is completely untrue. Please do not re-circulate such message without checking it with authority," Adhia said.

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While most others have not been able to replicate the WeChat model successfully, experts expect Jio to be able to score on its 300 million plus new mobile phone users.

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Now, an Indian mobile wallet that doesn't need pre-loaded cash

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Bengaluru-based iKaaz Software, a mobile payment solution provider, is launching a new application, MOWA, that works almost like the Apple Pay

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Wal-Mart India said it will "engage and work" with the new government and continue to focus on the cash and carry business in the country in the backdrop of Narendra Modi led BJP getting mandate to come to power at the Centre.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

Only few are giving up LPG subsidy voluntarily

Only few are giving up LPG subsidy voluntarily

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Over 12,450 LPG users have so far voluntarily given up their subsidies, but this accounts for only 0.008 per cent of about 15 crore (150 million) domestic cooking gas consumers in the country.

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Unlike Big Bazaar, where the promoter calls the shot, in ABRL, professionals take decisions. So, every new CEO leads to a change in strategy, which confuses vendors and the team.'

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

AAdhar cannot be successful unless there is proper coordination at the helm.

Telco shares likely to perform well, time to go bottom-up

Telco shares likely to perform well, time to go bottom-up

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Telecom companies (Airtel, Vodafone, ABNL-via Idea Cellular), which enjoy larger reach, appear to be better placed among the key companies bagging payments bank licences.

Reliance Retail, Bharti in talks to buy Carrefour India assets

Reliance Retail, Bharti in talks to buy Carrefour India assets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Reliance Retail and Bharti Enterprises are understood to be in talks to buy India assets of the world's second largest retailer Carrefour that has decided to exit the country by closing its five stores.

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Make no mistake, Reliance's entry into Indian e-commerce cannot be taken lightly. It is akin to a combine of AT&T and Wal-Mart challenging Amazon on its home turf, says Shailesh Dobhal.

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

India likely to see fireworks of a different kind this Diwali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Policy constraints may prevent many of the global retail giants from reaching their full potential.There are too many restrictions right now in the sector and policy makers lack clarity.

Kejriwal's decision on retail FDI to hit investments: India Inc

Kejriwal's decision on retail FDI to hit investments: India Inc

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

India Inc has expressed strong displeasure over the Delhi government's decision to withdraw approval to FDI in multi-brand retail, saying the move was likely to hinder foreign investments flowing into the country.

How the Web lost its innocence

How the Web lost its innocence

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Ajit Balakrishnan on how the Web could return to its original egalitarian goals.

8 things we miss about Independence Day

8 things we miss about Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Singing the national anthem and watching patriotic movies on Doordarshan.

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Coca-Cola's acquisition of British coffee chain Costa, its biggest acquisition of a brand in history, faces three challenges in India.

India Inc wants BJP to reconsider stand on FDI in retail

India Inc wants BJP to reconsider stand on FDI in retail

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Dismayed by the BJP's decision to say no to FDI in multi-brand retail in its election manifesto, India Inc has urged the party to reconsider its stand, saying the move may send a wrong signal to overseas investors.

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

Centre-states differences persist over GST threshold

Centre-states differences persist over GST threshold

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The governments of Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan want a lower limit of Rs 100,00,00 gross annual turnover.

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy, argues Cargill India chairman Siraj Chaudhry

'Online commerce can't kill brick-and-mortar'

'Online commerce can't kill brick-and-mortar'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Physical format stores are here to stay.

Kishore Biyani launches e-commerce venture

Kishore Biyani launches e-commerce venture

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

With Big Bazaar Direct, the company franchisees will visit customers to take orders and the products would be delivered in three to seven days.

How Indian women are helping Walmart grow

How Indian women are helping Walmart grow

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

In conversation with Walmart India president and CEO Krish Iyer.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Even the well heeled in metros find it difficult to go completely digital. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are back at the same level as they were before demonetisation

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

India is key market, need clarity on mutlibrand retail: Walmart

India is key market, need clarity on mutlibrand retail: Walmart

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Walmart is waiting to understand as to how much multibrand retail might or might not move forward.

Spurred by Amazon model, online supermarkets push ahead

Spurred by Amazon model, online supermarkets push ahead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Mumbai-based LocalBanya is looking to expand to Pune and Delhi as part of its growth strategy.

Rs 1 lakh crore: Biyani's target for 2020-21

Rs 1 lakh crore: Biyani's target for 2020-21

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

He's betting big on small stores to help him reach 10 million households by FY21, report Abhineet Kumar and Raghavendra Kamath.

Rethinking our Westernised biases

Rethinking our Westernised biases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan reflects on pariahs, small businesses, and blockchains.

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

iD Fresh Foods, India's largest ready-to-cook food manufacturer, is looking to create a Rs 1,000-crore business in the next five years.

Busted Pakistani spy ring may have roots in BSF

Busted Pakistani spy ring may have roots in BSF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The Pakistan High Commission staffer, who was detained for his alleged involvement in an espionage ring, belongs to the Baloch regiment of Pakistani Army and was on deputation to spy agency ISI since 2013.

Shopping online will be easier if Rajan has his way

Shopping online will be easier if Rajan has his way

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Governor also says two-stage verification for card transactions might go; RBI in process of setting up IT arm

From an industrial hub to a model village: Nandigram's success story

From an industrial hub to a model village: Nandigram's success story

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Nandigram today is a conglomeration of model villages fenced by its greenery.

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Why Modi must meet Santosh Kaveri

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Santosh Kaveri, a young inventor from Karnataka, is a sterling example of the 'Made In India' initiative. Find out why his dreams of being an innovator-enterpreneur shattered.

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Has the promise of 'sabka vikas' failed?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

While the widespread feeling is that employment growth has been sluggish, some argue that, since sabka vikas slogan will most probably not deliver, Mr Modi and the BJP are going in for an unambiguous strategy of Hindu consolidation, says Subir Roy.

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Walmart eyes 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce project

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is hoping to get more than 30,000 consumers through its e-commerce pilot project that will be launched in the first week of July.