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'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

'When Modi chants Ram, Ram, the youth chant kaam kaam'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Who are these people on the streets?' 'They are youth and students who were hoodwinked, bluffed by Modi for the last seven years, with a promise of 2 crore jobs every year.' 'And Mamata sings the same tune.' 'But the youth can see that as long as there is Mamata or Modi, there is no hope.'

India grew at 7.5% in March; economists explain the big picture

India grew at 7.5% in March; economists explain the big picture

Rediff.com29 May 2015

India showed revival signs in the March quarter.

RIL signs pact with Mexican firm for oil and gas hunt

RIL signs pact with Mexican firm for oil and gas hunt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

RIL and PEMEX will also share expertise and skills in the relevant areas of oil and gas industry, including for deep-water oil and gas exploration and production.

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Family businesses have to put competent people in charge who believe they can get to the top.'
'If you don't remove the glass ceiling, you won't get the best talent.'

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'India has the potential to reduce its trade deficit with China by $8.4 billion in FY21.'

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Through this transaction, Amazon has managed to acquire around a 3.6 per cent stake in the Future group.

Which sector to benefit most from GST?

Which sector to benefit most from GST?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Moody's expects tax to be lower than the multitude of taxes such as sales tax, excise duties, local taxes, and value-added taxes the automobile sector currently pays

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Titan accounted for 59.6 per cent of his disclosed portfolio at Rs 8,355 crore. This is more than 10 times the next biggest holding, Federal Bank, at Rs 619 crore.

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Mumbai-born Veena Sahajwalla has developed a microfactory in Australia to upcycle electronic waste.

7 reasons why FY18 GDP forecast must be viewed with caution

7 reasons why FY18 GDP forecast must be viewed with caution

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'We will have to wait for one more year to cross the 7% mark, which should be possible in the absence of any disruptive reform,' points out CARE Ratings Chief Economist Madan Sabnavis.

Modi's WORST growth year; FY18 GDP may slip to 4-yr low

Modi's WORST growth year; FY18 GDP may slip to 4-yr low

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

This is mainly due to GST impact on manufacturing and subdued farm output.

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

At 6.1%, China's growth hits 29-year low

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new data comes a day after China and the US signed a long-awaited phase one deal, marking a ceasefire in the 18-month-long trade war which saw the world's two largest economies slap 25 per cent tariffs on about half a trillion-dollar worth of each other's exports. The world's second-largest economy grew by 6.1 per cent last year, its worst performance since 1990, but it remained above the psychologically important mark of six per cent, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Patanjali riding on Ramdev's image, not products: Adi Godrej

Patanjali riding on Ramdev's image, not products: Adi Godrej

Rediff.com31 May 2016

There has been a lot of concern in the FMCG industry after Patanjali's revenues crossed Rs 5,000 crore, on the back of an increased focus on health following the ban on Maggi noodles.

RBI holds 2017-18 GDP growth at 6.7%

RBI holds 2017-18 GDP growth at 6.7%

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

In its Fifth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2017-18, RBI said the second quarter growth was lower than the one that was projected in the October review, and the recent increase in oil prices may have a negative impact on margins of firms and Gross Value Added (GVA) growth.

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Why exports keep missing ministry target

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

A combination of externalities such as global trade wars and slowing growth, continuing glitches in accessing offsets under the GST regime, which has created a liquidity crunch for smaller exporters, and the growing competitiveness of smaller countries are causing the slowdown.

Petrol price to rise by Rs 2.5 after tax raise

Petrol price to rise by Rs 2.5 after tax raise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Sitharaman raised excise duty and road and infrastructure cess on the auto fuels by Rs 2 per litre each to raise over Rs 28,000 crore.

What does Airtel's Q4 result indicate?

What does Airtel's Q4 result indicate?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Bharti's ratings headroom is likely to improve with an equity infusion, planned asset sales and growing EBITDA from Africa.

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

What makes India a hotspot for global oil firms

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Experts say local demand, government policies in retail and refining sector are attracting foreign players.

Gujarat govt tells Maruti to rethink VAT refund

Gujarat govt tells Maruti to rethink VAT refund

Rediff.com30 May 2014

MSIL has been asked to suggest a new formula.

Petrol to cost more in Maharashtra; VAT hiked by Rs 1.50/litre

Petrol to cost more in Maharashtra; VAT hiked by Rs 1.50/litre

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The state has not touched diesel prices, fearing losing revenue to neighbouring states

Telecom: PE investment to look up in 2010

Telecom: PE investment to look up in 2010

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Analysts believe as operators roll out 3G services by next year, the telecom infrastructure and mobile value added services will see more PE deals materialising in the sector.

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA government in Bihar is scheduled to face polls at the end of this year, providing livelihoods to these people is on the top Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's agenda.

RBI may cut repo rate by 25 bps on June 6: Analysts

RBI may cut repo rate by 25 bps on June 6: Analysts

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The economic growth is likely to moderate to 6.1 per cent, slowest in over seven quarters, from 6.6 per cent last year same period.

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Even the Central Statistical Office has started using GDP as the main measure of economic activities since January 15 this year

BSNL to invest Rs 15,000 cr in FY10

BSNL to invest Rs 15,000 cr in FY10

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

BSNL will use the investment for mobile expansion and for services like 3G, broadband, wireless broadband, IPTV, WiMAX, mobile commerce (m-commerce), value-added landline, Enterprise Resource Planning and others.

Analysing flaws in the new GDP series

Analysing flaws in the new GDP series

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The new numbers did not apparently pass consistency checks with production, inputs, or movements in the National Stock Exchange.

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

China should move toward the upper reaches of the global chain.

Swraj Paul group plans to set up manufacturing plant in India

Swraj Paul group plans to set up manufacturing plant in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The company, which has opened an exclusive showroom in Gurgaon, plans to open more showrooms in metros and mini metros in the coming months, the company said in a statement.

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infra to become $5 trillion economy

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Investment in infrastructure was necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affect overall growth performance, as per the Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in Parliament by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. "To achieve GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2024-25, India needs to spend about USD 1.4 trillion (Rs 100 lakh crore) over these years on infrastructure so that a lack of infrastructure does not become a constraint to growth," it said.

How COVID-19 spoilt India's oil bonanza

How COVID-19 spoilt India's oil bonanza

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The impact of COVID-19 on the economy has been so overwhelming that even a significant drop in global oil prices, which in normal times would have brought cheer, has posed new challenges for the government,' observes A K Bhattacharya.

Telcos go creative on VAS

Telcos go creative on VAS

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Telecom operators in India appear to be gung-ho over the prospects of value-added services which help them to differentiate, add substantially to their margins while simultaneously be a precusor to third generation or 3G regime. The recent creative campaigns of majors like Vodafone (ZooZoos), Airtel (R Madhavan and Vidya Balan), Virgin Mobile (music download) and Aircel's (Internet applications) are a case in point.

'Differences between the two GDP series are minimal'

'Differences between the two GDP series are minimal'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

N R Bhanumurthy, professor of economics at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, and the author of the series, presented in a report to the National Statistical Commission, explains to Abhishek Waghmare various aspects of the methodology.

Economy grows at 5-quarter high of 7.2% in Q3

Economy grows at 5-quarter high of 7.2% in Q3

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The previous high was recorded at 7.5 per cent in the July-September quarter of 2016-17.

Mobile VAS to rake in Rs 18,000 cr by '12:Official

Mobile VAS to rake in Rs 18,000 cr by '12:Official

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Telecom operators in India currently provide 2G and 2.5 G services to subscribers. Last year, the government of India, through its enterprise -- BSNL -- soft-launched third generation or 3G services in Delhi.

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Is Dynamic Currency Conversion helpful during travel?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

DCC is the answer to your currency woes says K Veeraraghavan.

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

Nokia to set up joint venture with HCL

Nokia to set up joint venture with HCL

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Once the requisite approvals have been received, the joint venture would be primarily engaged in selling value added services for mobile devices.

How brands are fighting back as global crises hit home

How brands are fighting back as global crises hit home

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Trust today means more than the belief that a brands' products will work as advertised; consumers want to believe that the company truly cares for its customers.

'In India, cars are taxed more than cigarettes'

'In India, cars are taxed more than cigarettes'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

So far the company has sold about 80,000 units of Honda Amaze and 30,000 units of 4th generation Honda City.

VAT panel exempts defence canteens

VAT panel exempts defence canteens

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005