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Tata Tele to focus on high end of GSM space

Tata Tele to focus on high end of GSM space

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

The company plans to leverage its tie-up with NTT DoComo to offer many value-added services.

Trai tightens norms for activation of mobile VAS

Trai tightens norms for activation of mobile VAS

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Telecom operators have to take double confirmation from consumers before activating value added services (VAS) and must complete de-activation requests in four hours, sectoral regulator Trai said.

Why India's GDP grew at 7.9% in FY16

Why India's GDP grew at 7.9% in FY16

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

RE of GDP for 2015-16 show that the economy grew 7.9% in 2015-16, rather than the earlier estimate of 7.6 per cent.

Govt to announce GST implementation road map on Aug 4

Govt to announce GST implementation road map on Aug 4

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Work has to be done on a war footing from now to implement the GST regime.

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.

Poor sales: Gujarat's soft loan to Nano may be scaled down

Poor sales: Gujarat's soft loan to Nano may be scaled down

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Tata Nano will have to improve sales in order to get Gujarat government's support.

China to beat US in high-tech trade

China to beat US in high-tech trade

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Exports of high-tech products will grow more quickly than exports of other goods over the next 15 years as emerging Asia moves away from being a low-cost production hub for foreign brands and toward developing value-added local products, according to research from HSBC.

India to overtake Japan to become 3rd largest economy by 2025

India to overtake Japan to become 3rd largest economy by 2025

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The country's new economic roadmap highlights the importance of creating a virtuous cycle of investment, savings and exports in order to sustain rapid economic growth over the next five years.

India's 2018-19 economic growth pegged at 7.5%

India's 2018-19 economic growth pegged at 7.5%

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The wholesale price index inflation is projected at 6.4 per cent for 2017-18.

How a little known city became China's economic powerhouse

How a little known city became China's economic powerhouse

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Based on Foshan's projected GDP growth from 2010 to 2025, Foreign Policy and the McKinsey Global Institute ranked it as the world's 13th most dynamic city.

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

New GST rates likely from April 1

New GST rates likely from April 1

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Proposals from the Centre's side include raising the 5 per cent slab to anywhere between 6 and 8 per cent, and doing away with the 12 per cent slab. A few states may oppose such a move because it involves hiking tax on items consumed by the poor. They have instead proposed raising the 18 per cent slab.

'We have to treat the economy as if this is wartime'

'We have to treat the economy as if this is wartime'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'We have to stop thinking about GDP and look at the impact on output and unemployment.' 'And that is not going to be insignificant.'

Traders say VAT stir effective

Traders say VAT stir effective

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Jet Airways offers 30% off on base fares

Jet Airways offers 30% off on base fares

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

This special fare offer will be available for sale from August 10 to 14 and for travel between September 10 and April 14 next year.

The ultimate routine to fight BURNOUT

The ultimate routine to fight BURNOUT

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Stay away from your phone until you are done with breakfast. Respond to your e-mails at fixed times. Read a book or practise five minutes of mindfulness.

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Why Brexit won't hamper Tata Steel's sale process

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The company said it had extended financial support to the UK business.

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Higher reliance on GST receipts for revenue reduces states' autonomy as these receipts depend on tax rates decided by the GST Council, a report by Delhi-based non-profit, PRS Legislative Research shows.

Doubts remain on new GDP series

Doubts remain on new GDP series

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Only power generation grew faster in 2014 than in earlier years.

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Why gold smuggling is likely to see a sharp rise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Official sources say that the finance ministry is aware of the possible spike in smuggling activity and has already asked intelligence agencies to tighten their vigilance and come down on the unofficial entry of gold into India.

Decoding India's economic numbers

Decoding India's economic numbers

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The poor performance of capital goods - a bellwether for future growth - has alarmed most analysts

Abolition of customs duty on raw materials sought

Abolition of customs duty on raw materials sought

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Import Duty of Alloy Steel Long Products is likely to increase

6 major trends that will shape India's real estate sector

6 major trends that will shape India's real estate sector

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Despite the absence of any notable price growth, transaction volumes are picking up in major Indian cities. The surge in sentiments is also backed by a significant rise in transparency in the industry.

Data shows why farmers' ire over low farm prices is justified

Data shows why farmers' ire over low farm prices is justified

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The latest official numbers on the price of agricultural produce gives an idea of what's fueling the farmers' protest in Delhi.

MTNL offers voice SMS on landlines

MTNL offers voice SMS on landlines

Rediff.com22 May 2007

State-run MTNL on Tuesday launched voice SMS service for its fixed and mobile subscribers in New Delhi with technological support from the US-based value-added services provider Kirusa.

Airtel, Nokia tie up for VAS in Africa

Airtel, Nokia tie up for VAS in Africa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Nokia Life services, where the information is customised and designed to meet customer needs in areas such as education, agriculture, healthcare, livelihood and even spirituality, are delivered as SMS messages to the consumers.

RBI forecasts lower growth for 2018, sees pickup next fiscal

RBI forecasts lower growth for 2018, sees pickup next fiscal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The statement, issued after the 2-day meeting of the 6-member Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India, also said that recapitalisation of public sector banks along with resolution of stressed assets under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) will create demand for fresh investments.

In rural India, non-farm activities is the main source of income!

In rural India, non-farm activities is the main source of income!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Workers moving out of agriculture to the rural labour force were largely getting absorbed in construction activities

Coke and Pepsi start talking health and nutrition

Coke and Pepsi start talking health and nutrition

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Cola brands look for life in a parallel universe. Global majors Coke and Pepsi are going all out to stock up with health and nutrition offerings.

How Ashish Bharat Ram transformed SRF

How Ashish Bharat Ram transformed SRF

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

SRF

FY16 GDP growth revised to 8.2%, FY17 unchanged at 7.1%

FY16 GDP growth revised to 8.2%, FY17 unchanged at 7.1%

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The CSO said that the first revised estimates for 2016-17 have been compiled using industry-wise/institution-wise detailed information instead of using the benchmark-indicator method employed at the time of release of Provisional Estimates on May 31, 2017.

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This one's a flagship smartphone with no real competition.

A dummy's guide to GST

A dummy's guide to GST

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Here's everything you need to know about the Goods and Services Tax Bill.

CAS to make consumers ultimate gainers

CAS to make consumers ultimate gainers

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

DishTV too has joined the race and claims to reach 260 million homes by 2015, from 10 million user base at present, on the back of its value-added services and cheaper subscriber base with better quality services.

Reliance ropes in ex-OnMobile CEO to drive 4G rollout

Reliance ropes in ex-OnMobile CEO to drive 4G rollout

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

He is the former head of OnMobile, a mobile value-added services firm. He had resigned from the company in July over a 'corporate governance issue.

Mobile biz: $5-bn boom ahead

Mobile biz: $5-bn boom ahead

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Mobile entertainment is set to become a $5-billion industry in India in the next two years, telecom experts said in New Delhi on Friday.

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2 in Andhra from Tuesday

Petrol, diesel to be cheaper by Rs 2 in Andhra from Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The price of petrol is expected to come down to Rs 84.71 a litre and diesel to Rs 77.98

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

How govt plans to cut down food wastage

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Centre has already started work on developing a mechanism to ensure states producing any item in excess is able to transport it to other states where there is demand

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

Need private investment for faster growth: Rajan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

On the controversy surrounding the GDP numbers based on new calculations, he said statisticians have done as good a job as they can and economic growth is significantly high as costs have come down