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On RBI, let the public know who stands where

On RBI, let the public know who stands where

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

If indeed the issues involved between the government and RBI are of immense public interest, why not make public the arguments of both the government and the RBI, irrespective of the outcome of the process, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.However, the Act is silent on what happens if the governor's views differ from that of the government. If Patel does not want to budge from his stance the government can either see merit in the Governor's arguments and decide against going ahead with its plan or overrule him. My guess is that the issues raised by the government need to be sorted out not at the November 19 board meeting but between the Governor and the government, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

US IT cos seek action on discriminatory Indian policies

US IT cos seek action on discriminatory Indian policies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The American influential IT and telecom industry sought intervention of the Obama Administration against what they alleged are "discriminatory" Indian policies, which they claimed has resulted in several hundred millions of dollars of losses in the last quarter.

How US biz leaders plan to make the most of Modi's visit

How US biz leaders plan to make the most of Modi's visit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Sources indicated defence and national security initiatives.

Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour

Modi in Myanmar: Rediscovering a neighbour

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

With PM Modi's visit, the time has come for a relook at India-Myanmar ties, and elevate the relationship to higher levels, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

e-Payment regulations stuck as RBI unwilling to cede control

e-Payment regulations stuck as RBI unwilling to cede control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Watal panel had suggested an independent payments regulator be set up.

Porn ban: State cannot become the moral police, Centre tells SC

Porn ban: State cannot become the moral police, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The NDA government, under attack for blocking porn sites, on Monday told the Supreme Court that it does not believe in a "totalitarian" state and cannot become moral police.

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Economy to grow by 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal, says FM.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Nifty holds 7,700

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Nifty holds 7,700

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Holi and Good Friday, respectively.

Sensex marks lowest close in 10 weeks; power trips, IT, auto up

Sensex marks lowest close in 10 weeks; power trips, IT, auto up

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended 50 points lower at 28,112 and the 50-share Nifty declined 12 points to close at 8,531.

The man behind the raids on Kejriwal's offices

The man behind the raids on Kejriwal's offices

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

All you need to know about the case and the man behind the drama that has ensued.

Infosys bets big on India's private sector

Infosys bets big on India's private sector

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Company plans to raise the contribution of Indian private sector to its revenue from about 15% to about 50% in two-three years.

Things will get worse before they become better

Things will get worse before they become better

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

We should brace ourselves for more bad news in the coming quarters -- on economic output and growth, strains on the fiscal deficit, export slowdown, small and micro enterprises in distress, and further accumulation of NPAs in the banking sector, says Rahul Khullar.

Meet Patanjali's Balkrishna, a 'swadeshi' tycoon

Meet Patanjali's Balkrishna, a 'swadeshi' tycoon

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The man who owns close to 94 per cent of the shares of Patanjali Ayurved, an unlisted company, does not, however, take a salary or receive dividends.

FinMin fears Vodafone may move court over tax dispute

FinMin fears Vodafone may move court over tax dispute

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The Finance Ministry is of the opinion that Vodafone might drag its tax dispute to court.

Govt releases national cyber security policy

Govt releases national cyber security policy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Amid increasing number of cyber attacks and snooping, the government on Tuesday announced the national cyber security policy that aims to protect information and build capabilities to prevent such attacks.

Maruti, Airtel, ITC are undisputed kings of their sectors

Maruti, Airtel, ITC are undisputed kings of their sectors

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

According to BSE, Bharti Airtel's revenue (on a standalone basis, excluding that from foreign operations and their subsidiaries) stood at Rs 49,919 crore (Rs 499.19 billion).

RCom to devote CDMA business to dongles

RCom to devote CDMA business to dongles

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The dual-technology operator plans to divert its mobile customers and those who use mobile internet to the GSM side of its business, and devote the CDMA business exclusively to dongles.

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

In one of the largest FDI deals in realty sector, global private equity Warburg Pincus will invest Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) in Piramal Realty, which would use the funds to develop mixed-use projects in the megalopolis.

Govt action against Sun Group is legally untenable'

Govt action against Sun Group is legally untenable'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Sun Group CFO S L Narayanan's interview.

Markets come off day's highs; JSPL tanks 10%

Markets come off day's highs; JSPL tanks 10%

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex surged 299 points to close at 28,736 and the 50-share Nifty gained 90 points to end at 8,723.

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If GDP growth in Q2FY18 remains below 7%, the outlook for Samvat 2074 would remain uncertain at best, says Nitin Desai.

Financial numbers: How correct are they?

Financial numbers: How correct are they?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Financial numbers can sometimes paint a rosy picture because of changes in the accounting policy or a one-time income.

IT sector beats financial firms in salary payouts

IT sector beats financial firms in salary payouts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Going by the current pace, IT firms are likely to exceed the manufacturing sector in salary payouts over the next five years.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

7th pay panel: Let's give credit where it is due

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A lot has been written about the impact of the recommendations.

India didn't get its math right with salary hike, learn how Singapore does it

India didn't get its math right with salary hike, learn how Singapore does it

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Salary hike is fine but govt must reduce support staff to get its math right.

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

FDI reforms: Now, pharma in focus

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

FDI in brownfield investment has resulted in acquisition of domestic drug-manufacturing firms by multinational companies.

Why govt may not succeed in reining in judiciary

Why govt may not succeed in reining in judiciary

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The United Progressive Alliance government's efforts to rein in the judiciary may come unstuck as its ambitious bill scrapping the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and high courts as the Bharatiya Janata Party is unlikely to allow the passage in the ongoing Parliament session.

Modi lists game-changing achievements, assigns 'A' grade to his govt

Modi lists game-changing achievements, assigns 'A' grade to his govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Modi govt says its economic score on all coutns is very good.

'Not a shining India, but there is a feel-good factor'

'Not a shining India, but there is a feel-good factor'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Life will not improve overnight; it will happen in a gradual manner.'

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Technology can certainly gain India membership in the comity of modern nations in the 21st century.

What ails the NSE?

What ails the NSE?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

An exchange which preaches others on governance must start practising it first, says Shyamal Majumdar.

The perils of online love

The perils of online love

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

'I felt sorry the handsome woman had to spend her birthday in a war zone, away from her eight-year-old kid and her drifting husband, both in the US.'

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Nokia seeks arbitration to settle Rs 21,000 cr tax dispute

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The arbitration clause is present in almost 95 per cent of corporate agreements, according to tax and audit firm Ernst & Young.

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

How banking outlets in villages can lift lower income groups

How banking outlets in villages can lift lower income groups

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Upcoming payment banks will lift lower income groups in distant villages.

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Unions will 'fight to death' if company 'decides' to shut Chennai factory.

A long way to go for Netflix in India

A long way to go for Netflix in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The lack of bandwidth and content means it will be a long time before online streaming services take off in India.

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality