2017-18 divestment proceeds may exceed Rs 72,500 crore

For first time in 8 yrs, stake sale proceeds could exceed Budget Estimates. ONGC's acquisition of HPCL alone could get the exchequer more than Rs 30,000 crore. Illustration: Dominic......

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

NDA’s energy plan powered UP win, but it’s not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof. Many called it......

10 PSU stocks worth buying

Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now, says Hamsini Karthik.Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com At a time when stock......

5 big priorities to transform infrastructure

Railways, rural infrastructure, urban rejuvenation, solar and transmission and distribution of electricity are the new priorities, says Vinayak Chatterjee. Policy springtime in New Delhi in late......