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Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Budget: A delicate balancing act with rural push

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Jaitley's Budget has the potential to change the face of Modi's Bharat

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.

India's fastest-growing tech companies losing steam

India's fastest-growing tech companies losing steam

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The average 3-year revenue growth of 50 fastest-growing tech firms slips to 365% in 2015.

Start-ups in Solan? Tech hubs bloom in unlikely places

Start-ups in Solan? Tech hubs bloom in unlikely places

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Many state governments are ready with policies to promote entrepreneurs, backed by funding plans

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

There's room at the top in Big 4 social media cos in India

There's room at the top in Big 4 social media cos in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Companies such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter are finding it extremely difficult to rope in new India heads.

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Stating that pushing GDP growth, which has slipped to 5-year low of 6.8 per cent in 2018-19, is the top priority, President Ramnath Kovind said Modi govt will bring more reforms and raise farm investments to boost growth.

Vodafone commits to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India

Vodafone commits to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The investment was committed to by Vittorio Colao, CEO of Vodafone Group Plc.

How the banking crisis will hit Indian economy

How the banking crisis will hit Indian economy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

A long crisis with a lack of sound short-term, long-term actions can result in sluggish growth in India, similar to that in Japan.

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

Why Mamata Banerjee threatens to take over Duncans Goenka group

Why Mamata Banerjee threatens to take over Duncans Goenka group

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The Duncans Goenka group is in a spot of bother over the death of workers and non-payment of dues to employees.

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The government has opted for the RuPay debit card over the Aadhaar-based platform for "last-mile" authentication in its Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Ashish Mehrotra, MD and CEO, Max Bupa Health Insurance, explains the changes we can expect in health insurance this year.

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Did you know that India is among the top five countries in food processing?

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth

India's systemic flaws, a big barrier to growth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What we want from spectrum allocation is access to broadband networks at prices that will result in productivity gains.

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

An interview with Sridhar Ramaswamy,Senior vice-president, ads and commerce, Google.

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Busting fake news: Who funds whom?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Some unlikely celebrities are behind multiple campaigns to fight the fake news menace.

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Leyland expects the digital drive to help tap its in-house strength as well as segments such as passenger cars and two-wheelers.

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Key events that rocked India Inc in 2014 and one of them is Vishal Sikka taking over reins at Infosys.

Risky real estate business to get a clean makeover

Risky real estate business to get a clean makeover

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Land aggregators now want to sell to large corporations because their payment is guaranteed.

Why Apple may have to rewrite India growth plan

Why Apple may have to rewrite India growth plan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

To promote localisation of manufacturing and reduce its import bill, the government increased basic customs duty on mobile handsets - from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

We enlist some of the key features of iOS 9, so sit tight.

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Alibaba's grand plans for a blockbuster India entry

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Ma and the other co-founders had finalised the name "Alibaba" after much research on its acceptability.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Infosys invests $15 million in DreamWorks' spin-off

Infosys invests $15 million in DreamWorks' spin-off

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Sources said the spin-off, a joint venture company, was yet to be named.

Deployed at banks: TCS Queue busters, handhelds

Deployed at banks: TCS Queue busters, handhelds

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

This was among the few times that TCS had to deploy rapid application development mode, which means changes in the application happen on-the-go.

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Sunday affirmed his commitment to enhancing India's 'voice and vote' in global financial institutions like IMF.

Digital India or a distant dream?

Digital India or a distant dream?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It's time the government accepts that Digital India is too distant.

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The company is modelling its many ventures on Alibaba in China.

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'SC and ST entrepreneurs are showing promise in starting and running businesses'.

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The IT major is donning a new face for the changing times, says Ayan Pramanik.

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

How does a legacy brand like Wipro reinvent itself?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

The IT major is donning a new face for the changing times, says Ayan Pramanik.

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.

Start up advice: 'Be wary of high failure rate'

Start up advice: 'Be wary of high failure rate'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

'If you go on with your start up ensure that you put all your might behind it.' 'Ensure that you talk to a lot of people and bounce off your ideas before you go out and make a pitch.'

IT: Provide relief from service tax and VAT double taxation

IT: Provide relief from service tax and VAT double taxation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The industry employs about 10 million workforce.

A 5-point action plan to make Digital India a reality

A 5-point action plan to make Digital India a reality

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses five issues pivotal for the success of Digital India

We need a Sudarshan Chakra for PSB revival

We need a Sudarshan Chakra for PSB revival

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'Every few days, I wake up with a sense of restlessness that time is running out'... 'We have created a due process for stressed assets to resolve, but there is no concrete plan in place for public sector bank balance sheets,' says RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya.

How credit cards transformed India's financial system

How credit cards transformed India's financial system

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The idea was that despite some defaults the high rates would assure good profits.

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What makes it one of the most innovative places in the world? Ellen Petry Leanse, former Apple employee, leadership mentor and coach tells us.

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Former chairman of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani, elucidates how Aadhaar could become the spine for alternative banking and could replace government services with cash benefits.