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PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

PM Modi to address nation on Tuesday, last day of 3-week lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Oppn-ruled states take on Centre at GST Council meet

Oppn-ruled states take on Centre at GST Council meet

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While Congress and the states ruled by non-NDA parties pushed for the Centre meeting its statutory obligation of covering the deficit, the Union government cited a legal opinion to say it had no such obligation if there was a shortfall in tax collections. The Centre as well as BJP-JD-U-ruled Bihar were of the opinion that the states should borrow to make up for the shortfall in the tax revenues that have been compounded by the COVID-19 crisis, sources said.

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India-made garments have the largest pie in US imports in H1

Want to be a fashion designer?

Want to be a fashion designer?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Pearl Academy of Fashion has announced admissions to six Advance Certificate Professional Programmes in short term courses for the academic year 2011-2012

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank saw economic growth slowdown in February, prompting it to cut rates ahead of the curve and wondered why markets were surprised with the decision to pause rate reduction. Noting that there is a need for an "informed and objective discussion" on the country's economy, Das said the RBI would do "whatever is necessary" to address growth slowdown, spikes in inflation as well to ensure good health of banks and non-bank lenders. The apex bank went for five consecutive rate cuts starting in February this year, making it a cumulative reduction of 1.35 per cent.

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Trump administration terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalized System of Preferences in June.

China's loss is India's gain

China's loss is India's gain

Rediff.com3 May 2003

With SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) epidemic taking its toll on China's textile exports, India is all set to grab the opportunity.

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prez says that India has not assured the United States that it will provide 'equitable and reasonable access to its markets'.

Does India's gloomy exports scenario have a silver lining?

Does India's gloomy exports scenario have a silver lining?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The growth has slowed down with exports at $6.7 billion last year.

India's best cities: Here are the toppers!

India's best cities: Here are the toppers!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Ahmedabad has been ranked as the best mega-city in India.

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In 50 days, 60% of the work force was let off in retail, agri, textile and other sectors.

August 27 GST Council meet will be a stormy affair

August 27 GST Council meet will be a stormy affair

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 41st meeting of the GST Council, to be held via video conferencing, has just one agenda for discussion -- making up for shortfall in states' revenues, sources said.

Modi sees India's manufacturing output to grow by $520 bn in 5 yrs

Modi sees India's manufacturing output to grow by $520 bn in 5 yrs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and exports, is expected to increase the country's production by $520 billion in the next five years. Addressing a webinar on PLI scheme, organised by Department of Industry and International Trade (DPIIT) and NITI Aayog, through video conference, Modi said the government is continuously carrying out reforms to boost domestic manufacturing. In this year's Budget, about Rs 2 lakh crore was earmarked for the PLI scheme for the next five years and "there is an expectation that the scheme would result in increasing the production by about $520 billion in the next five years", he said. He added that there is also an expectation that the current workforce in the sectors, which will avail the benefits of the PLI scheme, will be doubled and job creation will also increase.

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Brand Khadi out to weave magic in the world of fashion

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The interest it has generated among designers who are helping create new styles and uses for the product is likely to leave a lasting imprint on the future of khadi.

Surviving the legacy: Ness Wadia's biggest challenge

Surviving the legacy: Ness Wadia's biggest challenge

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Bombay Burmah sees quick divestments, eyes buyouts.

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

From cow's milk to frozen veggies, Patanjali's product range gets wider

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Patanjali's packet milk to be lower than competitor brands by Rs 2 a litre

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

Have asked officials to find a Teesta formula: PM

Have asked officials to find a Teesta formula: PM

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Seeking to salvage his maiden visit to Bangladesh from the damage caused by 11th-hour scrapping of a deal on Teesta river water-sharing, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said he has asked officials to intensify efforts to find a "viable" formula to resolve the issue.

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Why Alia Wears White in Gangubai Kathiawadi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'

Coronavirus: Products that will be hit the most in India

Coronavirus: Products that will be hit the most in India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

If not contained quickly, it will have a knock-on effect in the world economy and disrupt global supply chains, Crisil analysts warned.

Reliance to create 1.25 lakh jobs in next 12-15 months

Reliance to create 1.25 lakh jobs in next 12-15 months

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

With the objective of making India a manufacturing hub for domestic and foreign companies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the 'Make in India' initiative.

How note ban impacts trade: In Tirupur, no cash to pay workers

How note ban impacts trade: In Tirupur, no cash to pay workers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Business Standard checks out trade hubs across the country to assess the impact of demonetisation. The first of a six-part series takes a look at Tirupur.

Oracle targets SMEs in India

Oracle targets SMEs in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Oracle India Pvt Limited, a subsidiary of leading enterprise software company Oracle Corp of US, has identified the vast small and medium market in the country to boost revenue growth.

India Inc opens up purse for employee retention

India Inc opens up purse for employee retention

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Employees of some top Indian companies were in for a pleasant surprise when they received a mail from their HR team announcing a hike in salaries and bonuses. Led by IT firms and start-ups, HR managers say that while some have offered cash and stock options, others are in a wait-and-watch mode and add the trend will pick up in other sectors. For example, IT giant Cognizant - which had an attrition rate of 19 per cent in the December quarter - has established a $30-million employee retention fund in order to bring down the high attrition rate.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

Apparel industry's wishlist

Apparel industry's wishlist

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Apparel exports have been declining on the back of rise in cotton and cotton yarn prices.

China may cancel trade talks with US

China may cancel trade talks with US

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Trump's latest move will raise duties on more than 5,000 products made by Chinese producers, ranging from chemicals to textiles and consumer goods.

Bulls charge up D-street as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Bulls charge up D-street as prospects of Fed rate hike wane

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Market breadth continued to remain strong, with 1899 gainers and 674 losers on the BSEs.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Oversupply in Mumbai luxury housing looms large

Oversupply in Mumbai luxury housing looms large

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

According to estimates, about 7,000 new luxury apartments are expected to be available in the city in within a year, for over Rs 4.7 crore (Rs 47 million) each.

Ahlstrom signs MoU for apparel park

Ahlstrom signs MoU for apparel park

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Ahlstrom, a global market leader in high performance fibre-based materials, has signed an MoU with Mundra Port and special economic zone of the Ahmedabad-based Adani group for 50,500 Sq Mtrs area in the Textile and Apparel Park.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Black money: Neo Corp not to appeal against info exchange

Black money: Neo Corp not to appeal against info exchange

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Indore-based textiles firm Neo Corp is the latest in a series of Indian names that have been published in the official gazette of the Swiss govt.

PSBs need to build buffers to absorb shocks: Report

PSBs need to build buffers to absorb shocks: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Among the bank groups, under the baseline scenario, public sector banks' gross NPA ratios may increase to 13.2 per cent by September 2020 from 12.7 per cent in September 2019.

Development is the solution to all problems: PM in Varanasi

Development is the solution to all problems: PM in Varanasi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at previous governments, saying they seemed to hate development and "looted" public money to win elections.

Minister pitches for exporters' tax breaks

Minister pitches for exporters' tax breaks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

In its recommendations to the finance ministry, the commerce ministry has made a strong case for helping exports, particularly in the labour-intensive sectors like leather, textile and handicrafts.

DuPont India to double headcount to 3000 by 2012

DuPont India to double headcount to 3000 by 2012

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The expansion in headcount will come across nearly 13 of its business verticals including agriculture and nutrition, construction, automotives, renewable energy, textiles and chemicals.

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

While the UK will possibly go into recession, the bigger fear is copycat referendums from other EU nations.