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8 unlisted PSUs buy back Rs 2,600 crore govt shares

8 unlisted PSUs buy back Rs 2,600 crore govt shares

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Though this is part of the divestment drive, government's stake in these companies remains 100 per cent even after the buybacks

Facebook buys 9.99 % stake in Jio for Rs 43,574 cr

Facebook buys 9.99 % stake in Jio for Rs 43,574 cr

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The latest deal would give Facebook deeper access to India, the second largest internet market after China.

Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Vehicles would be able to offer advice during challenging driving or parking situations, while also providing company to drivers on long, solitary trips

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

When Mallya bought Lewis Hamilton's dad's home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

This property has all the hallmarks of being owned and occupied by Vijay Mallya. A fleet of supercars making their way down the drive, hordes of people descending to party all night long and a constant delivery of goods and services.

Modi's sell-off drive thwarted; more spending cuts likely

Modi's sell-off drive thwarted; more spending cuts likely

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Officials say a fall in global oil prices will reduce the government's subsidy burden, giving it a greater chance of hitting its ambitious fiscal deficit target of 4.1 percent of gross domestic product in the fiscal year to March.

ONGC bids for Exxon Mobil's Angola block pie

ONGC bids for Exxon Mobil's Angola block pie

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

British energy firm BP Plc is the operator of the ultradeep sea block with 26.7 per cent stake.

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Saturday and it will be his second speech of the second term in office.

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Senator John Cornyn, founder and Republican co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, strongly defends his vote against a resolution to block sale of American-made F-16s to Pakistan.

'Paid news' detected in favour of 5 more candidates in Delhi

'Paid news' detected in favour of 5 more candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Delhi's Election Commission has detected instances of "paid news" relating to five candidates in the run-up to assembly election and added expenditure in this regard in their poll expenses.

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

Why did e-commerce services get choked in India?

Why did e-commerce services get choked in India?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

A single format and simpler, uniform rules would have kept the service going. In other parts of the world including in the US, managing demand and capacities along with ensuring preventive measures were an issue, but there was hardly any administrative hurdle anywhere.

DTC to launch new diamond brand

DTC to launch new diamond brand

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Sensex trims gains to settle flat ahead of Q2 GDP data

Sensex trims gains to settle flat ahead of Q2 GDP data

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Market breadth remained strong with 1,581 advances over 1,018 declines on the BSE

Chanda Kochhar to be re-appointed on ICICI Securities' board

Chanda Kochhar to be re-appointed on ICICI Securities' board

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

She received nearly 97.7 per cent of the votes in favour of her re-appointment, while nearly 2.32 per cent votes were cast against her

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, have been demanding "same service same rules" regime which means that mobile applications providing calls and messaging services should also be made to comply with set of rules that are mandatory for mobile service providers.

Another sibling war ensues! Shivinder sues elder brother Malvinder

Another sibling war ensues! Shivinder sues elder brother Malvinder

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

"My family reputation kept me a silent spectator, as I mutely watched the organisation I founded come to a point where it was publicly auctioned; where my family and myself have been stripped of our legacy, our finances and my personal credibility."

Vedanta deal: Cairn Energy to pay $1.1 bn tax

Vedanta deal: Cairn Energy to pay $1.1 bn tax

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

While UK's Vodafone Group fights its tax liability in courts, British firm Cairn Energy Plc on Wednesday said it will pay all taxes due, both in India and the United Kingdom, on the $8.48 billion sale of a majority stake in its Indian arm to Vedanta Resources.

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely it would stand on its own feet, and is ahead of its time.

Tigor, the latest style statement from Tata Motors

Tigor, the latest style statement from Tata Motors

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Though strikingly similar to the Tiago, the Tata Tigor takes the design quotient a notch higher, says P Tharyan.

De Beers to focus more on India

De Beers to focus more on India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Diamond Trading Corporation, the marketing arm of the world's largest diamond producer De Beers, is planning to increase its intake by 25 per cent from its last year's sale of $3.5 billion.

Tata Motors Q1 net down 24% at Rs 1,762.81 cr

Tata Motors Q1 net down 24% at Rs 1,762.81 cr

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The company had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 2,313.87 crore (Rs 23.13 billion) in the same quarter last fiscal, Tata Motors said in a statement.

Cadbury recovers from worm bite

Cadbury recovers from worm bite

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

ICICI Bank Q4 consolidated net profit up 2.45% at Rs 1,170 crore

ICICI Bank Q4 consolidated net profit up 2.45% at Rs 1,170 crore

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The bank, which has suffered reverses following a massive spike in dud assets and also the dismissal of its chief executive Chanda Kochhar over governance issues, however, hinted that the worse is behind.

IT grads bag good pay packs

IT grads bag good pay packs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

In 2010, those armed with an MBA degree and one-two years of work experience got the highest salary hikes

What has Modi's ultra-nationalism given India?

What has Modi's ultra-nationalism given India?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'Modi has presided over an ultra-nationalism that has stunted India's growth, been unable to change the country's external situation, brought foreign intervention into Indian affairs,' explains Aakar Patel.

From carmakers to buyers, hybrids are slowly gaining ground in India

From carmakers to buyers, hybrids are slowly gaining ground in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The trend is expected to gain momentum as global vehicle makers in India, particularly from Japan, ride on hybrids to meet the more stringent fuel efficiency norms that take effect in 2022.

Will Rajnath's Russia visit help India get defence deals?

Will Rajnath's Russia visit help India get defence deals?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

But private Indian defence firms prefer to do business with the West. Indian CEOs say they encounter difficulties in obtaining full and timely payment from Russian partners.

IPL teams leverage star power

IPL teams leverage star power

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Eleven years into the league and after a 70 per cent year-on-year growth in merchandise sales over the past three to four years, albeit on a low base, the franchise owners are coming up with innovative games and shows around their teams besides spinning a wider range of merchandise around their star players.

Raj Nayak parts ways with NDTV, floats new company

Raj Nayak parts ways with NDTV, floats new company

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Nayak, who along with some of his associates held 26 per cent in NDTV Media, will set up a separate media company called AIDEM Ventures Pvt Ltd. NDTV and Nayak have entered into an agreement, under which the media house will buy back the shares of Nayak and his associates in NDTV Media.

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Now, IAF wants the F-35

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

In contrast to the bare-bones price of $115 million for each Rafale fighter, the F-35A cost $94.6 million, reports Ajai Shukla.

Cisco pumps in $1.7 billion annually in India

Cisco pumps in $1.7 billion annually in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Focussed on growing its business in India, networking giant Cisco said it invests as much as $1.7 billion annually in its operations in the country across areas like R&D and employee training.

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

Toyota's Hino Motors to launch luxury bus in India

Toyota's Hino Motors to launch luxury bus in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Hino Motors Corporation, a Toyota Group company, said on Monday it would launch luxury buses for Indian roads by December. The Indian arm, Hino Motors Sales India Pvt Ltd, has also set a target to sell 700-800 units of heavy trucks and buses before March 2010 and plans to double it by next year.

Want a revolver? Rs 62,116 only

Want a revolver? Rs 62,116 only

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

Rediff.com8 May 2019

After the rationalisation and categorisation of mutual fund schemes undertaken by the Sebi in October 2017, overnight funds have emerged as a distinct category.

How NTPC plans to get rid of fly ash

How NTPC plans to get rid of fly ash

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

It is developing ash parks at Varanasi, Raipur, Pune and Cuttack, to make it available to ash-based product manufacturing units at these centres. It recently signed an agreement with NHAI for supply of ash for use in road construction.

Miscreants attack church near Bengaluru

Miscreants attack church near Bengaluru

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Two miscreants attacked the Saint Francis De Sales Church near Hebbagodi, Anekal Taluk of Bengaluru rural district in the wee hours of Thursday.

Indian crude oil at 4-month low to cut govt subsidy burden

Indian crude oil at 4-month low to cut govt subsidy burden

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Indian basket represents the price of Oman and Dubai sour grade crude.

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The new form will only require a complainant to mention the product and GST identification number of the seller