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How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

How Suresh Prabhu plans to transform the Indian Railways

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Making the railways better is a different type of a challenge.'

3 major reasons behind the fall of Anil Ambani's RCom

3 major reasons behind the fall of Anil Ambani's RCom

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Jio, high debt and some bad decisions drove RCom to its grave.

RCom to raise Rs 5,000 cr by selling real estate

RCom to raise Rs 5,000 cr by selling real estate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The company will use the proceeds to part-repay its debt, which stands at Rs 34,000 crore (Rs 340 billion) even after the recent qualified institutional placement of its shares. An RCom board committee recently approved the sale of these assets.

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Think again

Buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya? Think again

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Returns on godl have depleted in past few years,

Could've been worse, says Saudi minister as PM cites high oil price

Could've been worse, says Saudi minister as PM cites high oil price

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Modi made a strong case for a partnership between the producers and consumers in the oil market as it exists in other markets.

Online gold trading will soon be a reality

Online gold trading will soon be a reality

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

BSE proposes two models for making gold trading and investment transparent

Piyush Goyal: 'Private sector may be allowed to set up their own railway line'

Piyush Goyal: 'Private sector may be allowed to set up their own railway line'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal spoke with the media about his privatisation plan, safety road map and innovation strategy.

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Cars, towing machines, forklifts, tractors, fire extinguishers, and iron ladders will be e-auctioned.

Why gold refinery consolidation is the need of the hour

Why gold refinery consolidation is the need of the hour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's decision to cut arbitrage may ensure that the standards of purity of the refined gold in the Indian market meet the global benchmark

Aadhaar upheld as money bill: Cong to move SC again

Aadhaar upheld as money bill: Cong to move SC again

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Sibal said the party will certainly move the court if amendments in the Aadhaar Act to be brought after this verdict are not brought in Rajya Sabha for discussion.

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Health care next big wave for start-up ecosystem: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Ratan Tata said he continued to feel the need to support young entrepreneurs who were keen to unleash the Indian tiger.

Earn interest on idle gold, Modi to launch schemes on Nov 5

Earn interest on idle gold, Modi to launch schemes on Nov 5

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Gold deposited by households to gold savings accounts will be used for auctioning, replenishment of RBI's gold reserves.

RJio to make FY17 tough for telcos, say rating agencies

RJio to make FY17 tough for telcos, say rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Mukesh Ambani-led company will squeeze market shares and margins of existing players

How govt plans to mobilise 25,000 tonnes of 'idle gold'

How govt plans to mobilise 25,000 tonnes of 'idle gold'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The options include involving jewellers as collection centres, addressing of issues that banks have been facing and using domestically available gold for giving metal loans to jewellers for domestic sales.

Ruias plan to sell another 25% stake in Essar Oil

Ruias plan to sell another 25% stake in Essar Oil

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A preliminary deal for sale of 49 per cent in Essar Oil to Rosneft was signed between the companies in July 2015.

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Hearing from Apr 18 by five-judge SC bench against WhatsApp, FB move; Centre, Trai also summoned

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

With a string of deals with telecom service providers, DTH operators and Bollywood stars, Netflix goes all out to protect its turf in India and fend off competition, says Viveat Pinto.

Essar sells business park in biggest office space deal

Essar sells business park in biggest office space deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

This is the latest in a series of large office space buyouts by RMZ Corp which has created a portfolio of rent-yielding commercial assets in India.

Smart City project expected to boost economy

Smart City project expected to boost economy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Smart City Mission has unleashed an unprecedented enthusiasm and expectations both within and outside the country.

Brand Modi rules!

Brand Modi rules!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The public feels there is a mismatch between what the prime minister says and what happens on the ground, but Narendra Modi continues to enjoy public support.

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Long before he launched Paytm, Vijay Shankar Sharma, a 32 year old from Aligarh, embarked on his ambitious entrepreneurial journey.

India may get its first gold exchange

India may get its first gold exchange

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A dedicated physical gold exchange could lead to standard gold pricing in India.

Mukesh Ambani lists 5 mega trends that will define digital future

Mukesh Ambani lists 5 mega trends that will define digital future

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Data is the new oil, and intelligent data is the new petrol, said Mukesh Ambani

ISRO's new mission: To fly into people's minds

ISRO's new mission: To fly into people's minds

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Connecting with people is the first step to creating greater awareness for the brand and that in turn, believes ISRO chief K Sivan, will translate into the institution becoming a place that people want to work in.

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In 50 days, 60% of the work force was let off in retail, agri, textile and other sectors.

Founders fully committed to Infosys, it's all good: Sikka

Founders fully committed to Infosys, it's all good: Sikka

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka on Wednesday said the founders of India's second largest IT services firm Infosys still remain committed to the firm and the sold stock will be used for philanthropic purposes.

What's holding back Digital India

What's holding back Digital India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Compared to a 64 per cent penetration in Brazil (130 million users total) and 53 per cent in China (total 733 million users), India has barely 28 per cent penetration. Of the digital reach, almost 80 per cent are from affluent segments in urban areas. How can this change?

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The customs duty from gold imports could be approximately Rs 8,000 crore, about less than half of what was collected a year ago.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

BlackBerry ties up with Mumbai Indians for chat service

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The BBM Channel will be available for all BlackBerry users, iOS and Android OS platforms.

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

SBI to auction Kingfisher House on March 17

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

SBI has the highest exposure of Rs 1,600 crore to the beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines.

Oberoi, Phoenix, Godrej to outrun peers at Dalal Street

Oberoi, Phoenix, Godrej to outrun peers at Dalal Street

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Godrej Properties, is on the horizon as it unlocks value in its high-value Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) project.

Will more subscribers gravitate to RJio for free offer?

Will more subscribers gravitate to RJio for free offer?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Jio's100-million subscribers target appears an uphill task in the next one month, believe analysts. Also, the existing subscribers are already witnessing slowdown in data speed thanks to the high traffic.

'Think of RBI as a profit-making company'

'Think of RBI as a profit-making company'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Only the coming years will tell whether the government finds this an easy way of relieving itself from its fiscal constraints.'

GMR looks to swell its order book fourfold

GMR looks to swell its order book fourfold

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The debt-laden company, which recently won its first railway construction project, is looking at a four-fold increase in its order book next year.

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Buyer actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, who owns Viiking Media, has reportedly bought the villa, spread over 12,350 sq ft or three acre at Candolim.

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Byju's, Ola, Flipkart: One Chinese company is investing millions in them!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Tencent reinforces India's consumer internet story. Ranju Sarkar reports.

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company declined to disclose the names of the firms it was acquiring as the regulatory clearances and some negotiations are still in process.