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Major boost for electronic giants, as SEZs clear local sourcing test

Major boost for electronic giants, as SEZs clear local sourcing test

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

While 100 per cent FDI is allowed in single-brand retail, if the foreign investment exceeds 51 per cent, the 30 per cent mandatory local sourcing norm kicks in.

Tyre industry asks govt to rework inverted duty structure

Tyre industry asks govt to rework inverted duty structure

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

The tyre industry has urged the Central Government for recast of India's Free Trade Agreements

Amit Shah reveals reason behind Yogi's elevation to UP CM

Amit Shah reveals reason behind Yogi's elevation to UP CM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

'When Yogiji was made the chief minister, no one had imagined it. Many people had called me up and said that Yogiji has never even run a municipality. He was not a minister in any government'

WFH tips: Avoid e-mail, switch to calls, video chats

WFH tips: Avoid e-mail, switch to calls, video chats

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Managers are worrying that employees are not working hard enough while employees are struggling with reduced access to their managers. Heed Shital Kakkar Mehta's advice folks!

'As a captain Virat has got all the players going in one direction'

'As a captain Virat has got all the players going in one direction'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said Virat Kohli is on right track after he led India to a historic away Test series win in Sri Lanka.

All mobiles, TVs sold in India have a China connection

All mobiles, TVs sold in India have a China connection

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

It was expected that supplies from China will be back to normal by end-June as their factories are now operating at nearly 90 per cent of normal capacity. But the recent issue with shipments has placed an obstacle that manufacturers can't bypass.

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The party workers recall that in the run up to the assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders had in their interactions with voters during poll rallies had duly emphasised upon various Delhi government schemes, providing for a host of services to people either free of cost or at a highly subsidised rates.

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

As even bigger road construction players are not willing to bet on BOT projects., NHAI will have to rethink its thrust on the BOT model.

'IDFC First will cater to a new India with value services'

'IDFC First will cater to a new India with value services'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

V Vaidyanathan, former executive director at ICICI Bank who turned entrepreneur to run Capital First, an NBFC that caters to smaller businesses, tells Pavan Lall in an exclusive interview that his new entity post the merger of Capital First and IDFC Bank which will be called IDFC First will launch by January and cater to a new India with value services.

PII Fund: High risk, high return

PII Fund: High risk, high return

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

The fund can add value to informed investors who have a view on the infrastructure sector and a flair for high risk investment avenues.

Budget may do away with dividend distribution tax

Budget may do away with dividend distribution tax

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

DDT is levied on dividends that a company pays its shareholders out of its profits. It is currently charged at the rate of 20.55 per cent, including a surcharge and education cess. Government may instead tax the shareholders receiving dividends, in a bid to help improve investor sentiment by addressing the multiplicity of taxes and bring down the effective tax rates for companies.

Hospital Ward: India's list of injury concerns grows

Hospital Ward: India's list of injury concerns grows

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

All the injuries that happened to top Indian cricketers prior to and during the Australia series along with their current status.

I've never seen Wenger so angry, says Arteta

I've never seen Wenger so angry, says Arteta

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta says he has never seen manager Arsene Wenger as angry as he was during the half-time break in Saturday's 5-1 demolition at the hands of Liverpool.

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Tata Chess: Anand draws; Carlsen's hunt for victory continued

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Anand has been trying to play very complicated positions and the sixth round was no different.

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

As lockdown eases, demand for milk rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

With the gradual opening up of shops, hotels, restaurants and catering services with limited number of participants, milk consumption has improved by 5-10 per cent from the lowest level.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Tata Steel Masters: Anand signs peace with Giri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

It was on move 21 that Giri thought he was out of trouble and proposed a draw.

Sane left out, Neuer makes Germany World Cup squad

Sane left out, Neuer makes Germany World Cup squad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Neuer made the squad despite playing in just one official game, a friendly against Austria on Friday, since breaking a bone in his foot in September but talented 22-year-old Sane was the biggest name to miss out.

Strict customs scrutiny of FTA imports from Sept 21

Strict customs scrutiny of FTA imports from Sept 21

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Importers will now have to provide sufficient proof to the domestic customs authorities that the goods being imported have a minimum 35 per cent value addition in the country from which it is being exported to India.

Anand loses to So at Tata Steel Masters

Anand loses to So at Tata Steel Masters

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The day produced four decisive games and it was again the youngsters who provided most of the entertainment.

Why you shouldn't ignore that knee pain

Why you shouldn't ignore that knee pain

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Knee pain and impaired knee function may lead to depression.

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

World Cup Diary: Oracle tapir predicts Sweden will beat South Korea

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Zoo director Vladimir Gerasimov believes Cleopatra might have a little better understanding of soccer than other animals.

How new-look Euro 2016 passes drama test...

How new-look Euro 2016 passes drama test...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Wednesday evening's dramatic Euro 2016 group stage finale concluded an engrossing opening round that was tight and tense to the last as the expanded new-look European Championship passed its first test.

PHOTOS: England heading for defeat in second Test

PHOTOS: England heading for defeat in second Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Images of the Day 4 of the second Ashes Test between Australia and England.

GST brings good news to your kitchen

GST brings good news to your kitchen

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Dosa batter, custard powder, kitchen lighter may become cheaper under GST

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Presenting some stunning views of India's geography sent in by our readers.

Sector-specific steps must, says India Inc

Sector-specific steps must, says India Inc

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Some sectors like aviation, hospitality, travel and tourism, and automobile have witnessed zero cash flow since the lockdown began.

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

These 17 Indian companies pay low taxes

These 17 Indian companies pay low taxes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asked the Income Tax department to focus on the companies that pay less than effective tax rate of 24 per cent.

The movie theatre experience, post lockdown

The movie theatre experience, post lockdown

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Movie theatres may reopen around the second week of July.

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Ask Gaurav: Your stock queries answered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia answers readers' stock market queries.

Everton apologise for badge change, promise consultation

Everton apologise for badge change, promise consultation

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Everton have apologised to their fans for a controversial change to the club crest and have promised a full consultation with a view to changing it again after next season.

IEEMA seeks customs duty at 10 per cent

IEEMA seeks customs duty at 10 per cent

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Government should provide a level playing field to domestic manufacturers by making customs duty @ 10 per cent, CVD @ NIL and SAD @ 4 per cent on all categories of power projects including power generation, transmission and distribution projects in line with other infrastructure projects like roads, airports, ports, railways, transport terminals, bridges, tunnels and dams.

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Salzburg won the Austrian Cup with a ruthless 5-0 destruction of second tier Austria Lustenau in the final as the season resumed following the coronavirus stoppage on Friday.

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Anand, as white, had simply an extra pawn and this is where the tenacity of Carlsen came to fore.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Tata Steel Chess: Anand beats Xiong for his first victory

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Anand moved to joint sixth spot with 2.5 points on a day that saw Firouzja Alireza scoring a sensational victory over super-solid Anish Giri of Holland.

Govt deregisters Infosys Foundation

Govt deregisters Infosys Foundation

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The registration was cancelled as Infosys Foundation allegedly did not file income and expenditure statement on foreign funding for the past few years, officials said.

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Carlsen had previously indicated he would not consider the record truly broken until after two more games as he was not prepared to count two wins he had in the Norwegian league.

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern close in on title; Wolfsburg stun Leverkusen

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern close in on title; Wolfsburg stun Leverkusen

Rediff.com27 May 2020

IMAGES from the Bundesliga matches played across Germany on Tuesday.

Subsidy on kerosene likely to go by FY21

Subsidy on kerosene likely to go by FY21

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

A major reason for the decline in the consumption of kerosene was an increase in the number of LPG consumers in rural India after the government launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. in 2016.