News for 'national investment promotion'

'Nation won't pay very high price for power': Piyush Goyal

'Nation won't pay very high price for power': Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Power Minister Piyush Goyal on the government's manufacturing push and other key issues.

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Stressed assets to be made national assets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Banks need assistance to complete projects that they have taken over

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Modi calls for global framework for ethical use of AI, flags bias

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Modi called business communities and governments to work together to ensure usage of ethical AI as "we have to sense the potential disruptions in different sectors. This problem has to be solved under the global framework."

Modi leaves for India after concluding historic state visit to Egypt

Modi leaves for India after concluding historic state visit to Egypt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Modi, who arrived in Cairo on Saturday after concluding a high-profile state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden, was received at the airport by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

He addressed a seminar on India and Sweden in Stockholm.

National e-com policy to be announced within 12 months: Govt

National e-com policy to be announced within 12 months: Govt

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The government, in February, had released the draft national e-commerce policy proposing setting up a legal and technological framework for restrictions on cross-border data flow and also laid out conditions for businesses regarding collection or processing of sensitive data locally and storing it abroad.

Does investing in skilling help the employer?

Does investing in skilling help the employer?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Generation, a youth employment non-profit, is empowering young people to build thriving, sustainable careers. It also provides employers the highly skilled, motivated talent they need.

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Budget 2023 wish list: Insurers bat for hike in tax deduction limit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Ahead of the Union Budget 2023, insurers are hoping that the Centre will act on their recommendations, which includes increasing the limit for tax deduction under 80D of the Income Tax Act. Also among them are issuance of long-term bonds, tax incentives for home insurance premiums, and a separate section to claim deduction for term-insurance premium, among others. These suggestions would help improve the penetration of insurance in the country.

Why India needs a national security strategy

Why India needs a national security strategy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Ensuring through diplomatic means and in conjunction with strategic partners that India will not be required to fight a simultaneous two-front war with China and Pakistan.' Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd) lists what India must have in its national security strategy.

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

'India ready for bilateral investment treaty talks with US'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2020 is doable, feels Anand Sharma.

'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

'Why promote silly characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy?'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'Children should be brought up connected to our culture and should be introduced to characters from our mythologies. What is this Baa Baa Black Sheep?'

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

With Jet-Etihad in mind, MEA pushes FinMin to 'expedite' UAE trade talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Abu Dhabi national carrier had bought 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways for $379 million in April.

Most valuable nation brands, India ranks at 7

Most valuable nation brands, India ranks at 7

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Volkswagen mess costs Germany its strongest nation brand position.

India pushes for rupee trade with Cuba

India pushes for rupee trade with Cuba

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Centre is pushing for bilateral trade with Cuba and its settlement in rupee as a part of its strategy to internationalise the domestic currency. A delegation from Cuba, including officials from its central bank, met Indian government officials and banks last month to discuss bilateral trade and settlement using the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) payment mechanism in rupee, said people aware of the matter. Since the Cuban nation has opened up its economy and is looking to implement reforms to attract investments from India, Cuban banks have evinced interest in opening special rupee vostro accounts (SRVAs) with Indian banks.

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Arunachal integral part of India, not China's: US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The resolution also pushes back against People's Republic of China (PRC) claims that Arunachal Pradesh is PRC territory, which is a part of the PRC's increasingly aggressive and expansionist policies.

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Delhi excise policy: ED to quiz BRS leader Kavitha's ex-auditor on Mar 15

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The agency made this disclosure on Monday before a local court in Delhi while seeking an extension of custody of Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Ramachandran Pillai, whom it had arrested on March 6.

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Odisha: Of unkept promises and chasing big-ticket investments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A large chunk of the Rs 8.8 lakh crore of investments the Patnaik government had attracted is in uncertain territory.

Karti's CA granted bail in INX Media case

Karti's CA granted bail in INX Media case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The HC asked him to furnish a bail bond of Rs two lakh and a surety of like amount.

Domestic reforms will neutralise global slowdown: Jaitley

Domestic reforms will neutralise global slowdown: Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Addressing the BRICS investment seminar in Mumbai ahead of the 5-nation Summit in Goa on October 15-16, Jaitley said the government has put FDI on automatic route in almost 90 per cent of the areas that are eligible for foreign direct capital.

Ladakh Fallout: How India Bled Chinese FDI

Ladakh Fallout: How India Bled Chinese FDI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

In 2020-2021, the amount of foreign direct investment into India from China and Hong Kong plummeted to just $200 million -- its lowest in the recent past. In the first half of 2021-2022, FDI investments through these two nations stood at just $36 million.

Why Is Govt Silent On Adani Controversy?

Why Is Govt Silent On Adani Controversy?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

So far the government has been silent on the charges being levelled, even after the stock price rout. Perhaps it is hoping for the share price to settle so that the matter goes away, predicts Aakar Patel.

Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened

Govt gets its act together as Korean investments threatened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The government is believed to be working on a strategy to resolve the matter related to Wednesday's Supreme Court order asking Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee to appear within six weeks before the Ghaziabad trial court in a pending payment case.

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI issues fresh notice to Karti Chidambaram

Aircel-Maxis case: CBI issues fresh notice to Karti Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The CBI has asked Karti to appear before it on October 4.

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In the document, Russia underlined that it will build on a privileged strategic partnership with India with a view to enhance and expand cooperation in all areas on a mutually beneficial basis.

What does Justin want?

What does Justin want?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Four Canadian ministers of Indian origin are traveling with Prime Minister Trudeau.

Budget: Experts seek higher farm investment, market reforms

Budget: Experts seek higher farm investment, market reforms

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

In a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the experts suggested timely implementation of the BJP's election manifesto promises to fix higher support prices. They also favoured a Kissan TV channel, an efficient procurement policy, priority for farm mechanisation and the linking of rivers.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Start-up Inc urges policy push, focus on smaller towns for sector's growth

Start-up Inc urges policy push, focus on smaller towns for sector's growth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

While welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Saturday to celebrate January 16 as National Start-up Day, six years after the Start-up India Action Plan was launched by the government, stakeholders in the ecosystem say that more needs to be done at the policy level to unleash the next phase of growth in the sector. "The Start-up India programme's launch in 2016 was a turning point - that is when the promoter came to be known as the founder in the country and the word 'entrepreneur' entered the common lexicon. "But now we need a Start-up India 2.0 now for the next phase of growth of the ecosystem", said Siddarth Pai, managing partner of venture capital (VC) firm 3one4 Capital. Pai says that Startup India 2.0 must look at promoting Startups headquartered in tier II,III & IV cities and solving the problems of Bharat.

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

Modi holds talks with counterparts from Nordic countries

Rediff.com4 May 2022

India's trade with Nordic countries stands at over USD 5 billion (2020-21) and a cumulative FDI of over USD 3 billion (April 2000- March 2021).

Amazon-Future battle: More skeletons tumble out of closet

Amazon-Future battle: More skeletons tumble out of closet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Future Retail's (FRL's) independent directors have written a second letter to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), stating American e-commerce major Amazon never intended to invest in Future Coupons (FCPL) and the representations made by the US e-commerce player were completely opposite and contradictory to their own internal correspondences as submitted before courts. The directors also wrote to CCI that Amazon has obtained approval by making deliberate misrepresentations. By actively misleading the CCI and the regulator, it has to revoke the approval granted for Amazon's investment in FCPL.

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Setback for Patnaik govt as CII pulls out from Make in Odisha 2.0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

CII, in a communication with the state industries department, cited it had a packed schedule for the year and the dates frozen for the Make in Odisha conclave clashed with a major national summit hosted by the industry body.

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

SC to hear Telangana leader Kavitha's plea against ED summons on March 24

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 24 a plea by K Kavitha, Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, seeking protection from arrest and challenging the summons by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case arising out of the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Biden launches re-election bid; Kamala to be running mate

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Biden, the 80-year-old Democrat, made the announcement in a three-minute promotional video that begins with a one-word pitch: Freedom.

Invested in NCLT cos? You could lose all your money

Invested in NCLT cos? You could lose all your money

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'When a company goes into insolvency, by definition it means that existing shareholders have been wiped out.'

Govt permits 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for divestment

Govt permits 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for divestment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government on Thursday permitted 100 per cent foreign investment under the automatic route in oil and gas PSUs which have received in-principle approval for strategic divestment. The move would facilitate privatisation of India's second biggest oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL). The government is privatising BPCL and selling its entire 52.98 per cent stake in the company.

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Investments set to rise significantly in coming days: Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The government last month introduced the GST Bill in Parliament.

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'No Cold War should be reignited and no Ukraine-style crisis should be repeated in Asia'

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Ms Usha may soon discover that winning four gold medals at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics is a walk in the park compared with the challenges of stabilising governance at the IOA, observes Kanika Datta.