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A Rs 3,000-cr 'investment' scheme to help Sahara boss!

A Rs 3,000-cr 'investment' scheme to help Sahara boss!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

As Sahara India chief Subrata Roy continues negotiations with potential investors to raise funds to secure his release from jail, a senior group executive has proposed a 'contribution scheme' to raise Rs 2,500-3,000 crore ( 25-30 billion) from two lakh members of its parabanking division.

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

Six years of U K Sinha in Sebi

Six years of U K Sinha in Sebi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Sinha started his tenure at Sebi a bit shakily making people wonder if he'd complete his three years. Eventually, he went on to stay twice that long.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

Finding double-digit growth in India's GDP fog

Finding double-digit growth in India's GDP fog

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Investors are sceptical that the economy could have picked up so much steam.

Bring petrol and diesel under GST NOW!

Bring petrol and diesel under GST NOW!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Steep taxes on petrol and diesel add to the cost of economic activity and reduce the Indian economy's competitiveness. The two fuels must be brought under GST's purview, suggests former IAS officer Ajay Shankar.

Karnataka HC stops sale of flats at Mallya's Kingfisher Towers

Karnataka HC stops sale of flats at Mallya's Kingfisher Towers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

After razing his ancestral bungalow, housed in an expansive 4.5-acres of prime location in the central business district of Bangalore, Mallya's attempt to unlock value in the land by building the luxury KingfisherTowers has been stalled.

Longer night life in Mumbai to boost state tax kitty

Longer night life in Mumbai to boost state tax kitty

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The present tax revenue of the state is Rs 120,000 crore.

'Indian women wear the same bra for years'

'Indian women wear the same bra for years'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Lingerie designer Karishma Jumani talks about why the Indian lingerie industry took so long to come out of its 'comfort zone'.

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

Many big companies live in fear for their future in digital age

Many big companies live in fear for their future in digital age

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Industries with the highest number of top-rated companies at risk were hospitality/travel, media and entertainment, retail, financial services and consumer goods/manufacturing

Mega commercial deals boost India's property mart

Mega commercial deals boost India's property mart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Carnival group buys project in Chandigarh from L&T for Rs 1,785 cr.

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Keeping Cadbury relevant: 'Chocolate is not all about sugar'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The Mondelez portfolio in India also includes brands like Bournvita, 5-Star. Nikhat Hetavkar finds out how it stays relevant amid strong pushback from millennials over health effects of its products.

Will the stock markets' relief rally last?

Will the stock markets' relief rally last?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The Nifty had crashed to a new 21-month low of 6,825 while the Finance Minister was speaking.

Shikhar Dhawan set to bat for Canara Bank

Shikhar Dhawan set to bat for Canara Bank

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

After a gap of about five years, a public sector bank (PSB) has decided to rope in a cricketer to boost its brand.

Markets end with modest gains led by financials

Markets end with modest gains led by financials

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Markets under pressure; IT financials grab spotlight.

Maruti, Toyota post double digit growth in November

Maruti, Toyota post double digit growth in November

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The measures government takes next to push economic growth will be the key for automotive sector

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Videocon launched an app-powered air conditioner.

'Snapdeal to get talented Indians across the globe back to India'

'Snapdeal to get talented Indians across the globe back to India'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

'At Snapdeal, our aim is to become the best-in-class technology company.'

#TrendAlert: Fashion that will knock your socks off!

#TrendAlert: Fashion that will knock your socks off!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A humble foot accessory has become a fashion statement and how!

Micromax set to enter services biz

Micromax set to enter services biz

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For the next few years, the company would tap services in the areas of education, health and security, through partnerships.

'Real estate is a disciplined business, so temptations are high'

'Real estate is a disciplined business, so temptations are high'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Today, 75 per cent of sales come from residences.'

Sensex falls, Nifty ends 7-day winning streak; auto, banks drag

Sensex falls, Nifty ends 7-day winning streak; auto, banks drag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 245 points at 28,799 and the 50-share Nifty closed down 81 points at 8,750

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

These four entrepreneurs are motivated by a passion to make a difference in the society.

New age tech firms empowering women

New age tech firms empowering women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Start-ups are adding value to the day-to-day lives of Indian women

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.

In 2015, get back on the saddle!

In 2015, get back on the saddle!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Aarushi Agarwal makes a (very, very) strong case for you to go back to the two-wheeler!

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Maruti Suzuki has given Nexa franchises to only existing dealers.

Markets end flat as rising CPI dashes rate-cut hopes

Markets end flat as rising CPI dashes rate-cut hopes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The WPI inflation stood at negative 2.4% in May 2015, compared with a negative 2.65% in April 2015.

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Mallya's sole regret: Kingfisher is not flying when oil is cheap!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya who inherited the UB Group from his father as a young 28-year-old, said he has got "nothing to prove".

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

India's hotels business: 'Lots of Chinese capital will come in'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'Jin Jiang had invested in Louvre Hotels.' 'Louvre, a couple of months ago, took a majority in Sarovar hotels.' 'So they are coming in now.' 'Look at the Chinese -- two quarters ago they took 25 percent in Hilton.' And then HNA also took majority in Carlson (Radisson).'

The 'Being Human' side of Salman Khan

The 'Being Human' side of Salman Khan

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Is Being Human, the actor's apparel brand, an extension of his persona or is it a move to correct his bad-boy image?

A dummy's guide to GST

A dummy's guide to GST

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Here's everything you need to know about the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Slow fashion for a fast world.

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Billionaire Club: India's 100 richest business tycoons

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A majority of India's billionaires gained wealth in the last one year in spite of the stock market decline.

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

How best to take advantage of the Budget sops

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Budget touches a few highs and lows as far as personal finance is concerned, and one needs to be aware of them in order to optimise on one's investment plans.

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

READ: Kailash Satyarthi's full speech at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Rediff.com presents the gist of the speech delivered by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi on the Foundation Day of Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh.

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The first-generation Audi Q7 was one of the highest selling vehicles in its class around the world. Now, the comprehensively updated second-gen version is here to fill the shoes and aims to do all that and more!

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

A young engineer from BITS is helping farmers in remote villages of MP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Parth Gupta quit a good corporate job to work for the welfare of farmers in rural Madhya Pradesh.