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JetLite cancels global flight plans

JetLite cancels global flight plans

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Faced with heavy losses, budget carrier JetLite has shelved plans to fly abroad. It will also stop 20 of its 131 daily flights within the country and ground three of its 18-strong fleet of Boeing 737s.

Coming soon: Sabeer Bhatia's next portal

Coming soon: Sabeer Bhatia's next portal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Bhatia is planning to launch his new social networking website, Apnacircle.com, soon.

Ranbaxy in-licenses new asthma drug

Ranbaxy in-licenses new asthma drug

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited said on Wednesday it had entered into an in-licensing agreement with Netherlands-based Eurodrug Laboratories for introducing the asthma product Doxophylline in India.

How Samsung plans to regain No.1 spot in India

How Samsung plans to regain No.1 spot in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Samsung, the consumer electronics giant, is adopting new product innovation and retail strategies to reach deeper and wider into the Indian market.

Is the market's bull run sustainable?

Is the market's bull run sustainable?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

This rally is largely being driven by hopes that the Modi government will drive economic growth higher, and, thus, increase earnings growth for companies.

Want to make money from rising oil prices?

Want to make money from rising oil prices?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

As global tensions put pressure on the cost of crude oil, sending petrol prices above 1 a litre across the UK, This is Money investment writer Philip Scott investigates how investors can profit from rising oil prices.

Gold reclaims Rs 27,000-level on global cues, seasonal demand

Gold reclaims Rs 27,000-level on global cues, seasonal demand

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Silver declined by Rs 200 to Rs 38,550 per kg.

Cement firms gear up to tackle attrition

Cement firms gear up to tackle attrition

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The 189-million tonne domestic cement industry is gearing up to tackle attrition in the industry.

Jewellery exporters scout for  new markets

Jewellery exporters scout for new markets

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The move follows anticipation of lower sales in the US market in the wake of the termination of generalised system of preferences, the US incentive that helped domestic jewellers boost exports to that country.

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Ansari for VP: Left's move to check UPA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

It is no surprise why Left parties have chosen to impose him on the UPA as the consensual candidate.

H&R Johnson in talks with UK firm for global allia

H&R Johnson in talks with UK firm for global allia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Ceramic tile manufacturer H&R Johnson is in talks with the UK-based Johnson Ceramics International for a strategic global alliance

The shadow of inflation looms large

The shadow of inflation looms large

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The Iraq war marked the onset of high and higher oil prices. There was a steady rise in the prices of most commodities in the global markets including metals and food in the last three years for various reasons including substantially increased consumption in new markets such as China, Russia, India and West Asia. However, till recently, most economies were able to manage such price escalations through classic macro-economic management tools.

ISB 2008 batch gets Rs 19 lakh placement offer

ISB 2008 batch gets Rs 19 lakh placement offer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The comprehensive average of all the international offers, including those from the US, Europe, Asia Pacific and West Asia stood at $1,44,812. According to ISB's report, the international averages of the US stood at $1,38,614, Europe at $1,56,658, Asia Pacific at $1,45,607 and West Asia at $1,25,389. The number of international companies visiting the ISB has doubled this year with 41 new foreign firms visiting the campus for the first time.

Beware of political risk the India markets face!

Beware of political risk the India markets face!

Rediff.com9 May 2016

It's easy to say investors should focus on fundamentals but this risk can have a significant and lasting impact

Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire

Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Salman-starrer rakes in Rs 26.4 crore on opening day; more expected on day of Eid

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

2016 has been the most important one for Renault in India, backed by strategic measures in all key biz dimensions.

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ford is among several multinational automobile companies in India for whom exports now bring bigger volumes than local sales.

Wipro Infotech may touch $1 bn in FY08

Wipro Infotech may touch $1 bn in FY08

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

According to analysts, the first two quarters are usually dull for the company historically, hence growth will be higher in the subsequent two quarters. If Wipro Infotech achieves the $1 billion mark, it would make Wipro the first Indian company to touch the figure through its largely domestic market-focussed arm. It derives about 90 per cent of its revenue from India.

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

India's automakers hit the fast lane in overseas markets

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August this year, exports grew 6.5 per cent, partially cushioning the blow from slowing sales.

Iran: Pranab prefers parleys to sanctions

Iran: Pranab prefers parleys to sanctions

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

"Iran is our longtime ally and about 40 lakh Indians are residing in West Asia. Prior to taking any step, the programme's objective should be ascertained," he told media persons in Gwalior.

Infotech picks up 74% stake in Hyderabad company

Infotech picks up 74% stake in Hyderabad company

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Infotech Enterprises, a geospatial, design engineering and software services and solutions company, has picked up 74 per cent stake in Hyderabad-based Geospatial Integrated Solution Private (Geospace Integra) for Rs 2.96 crore (Rs 29.6 million).

Threat to kill Kerala CM in 24 hours

Threat to kill Kerala CM in 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Achuthanandan will be done away within 24 hours, an anonymous caller informed a constable on duty at 0410 hours on Monday over phone, Police Commissioner Balramkumar Upadhaya said.

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

IndiGo may delay low-cost, long-haul flight plan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The airline is not convinced that it will have a sizeable passenger traffic to make wide body operations profitable

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Sitharaman, who is in Russia on a three-day visit, also met her Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the international security conference.

Why Wipro expects FY15 to be a better year

Why Wipro expects FY15 to be a better year

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Company says integration of various businesses will reap fruit.

India to become third largest economy by 2030: Montek

India to become third largest economy by 2030: Montek

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India will become the third-biggest economy in the world by 2030, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.

NTPC drafts overseas strategy

NTPC drafts overseas strategy

Rediff.com25 May 2006

JK Cement to set up manufacturing unit in UAE

JK Cement to set up manufacturing unit in UAE

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

According to sources, the company will invest $350-400 million in the proposed plant. This will be the first foray by an Indian company for manufacturing cement in West Asia which was so far viewed as an export market.

Fares to the Gulf to get dirt cheap

Fares to the Gulf to get dirt cheap

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Passengers flying to West Asia can soon see fares going down by 10 to 30 per cent as Indian domestic operators such as Jet, its low-cost carrier (LCC) Jet Lite and Air Deccan are all set to fly to this market.

IIM-A ties up with Duke CE for corporate progs

IIM-A ties up with Duke CE for corporate progs

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The Indian Institute of Mangement-Ahmedabad will collaborate with Duke Corporate Education to develop and deliver custom corporate education programmes in India and West Asia.

Foreign crew for Kingfisher global plans

Foreign crew for Kingfisher global plans

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines's international service, which is expected to start by January 2008, will be staffed entirely by foreign cabin crew.

Medical tourism set to become $2 billion industry

Medical tourism set to become $2 billion industry

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

In the same year, medical tourism was a $333-million strong market and the ministry said given its growth rate of 25 per cent it will emerge as $2billion market in 2012.

Brands will drive 30% growth in franchising

Brands will drive 30% growth in franchising

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Several industry verticals such as food and beverage, education, fashion and tourism are leveraging their growth by franchising their products under various formats.

Monsoon tourism makes a splash

Monsoon tourism makes a splash

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Monsoon tourism, as it is known, has performed beyond the expectations of tour operators, garnering a 50 per cent increase in both in-bound and out-bound traffic.

India for improving security in gulf waters

India for improving security in gulf waters

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

During his three-day visit, the first by an Indian Naval Chief, Admiral Mehta met top brass of the UAE armed forces and discussed "collaborative cooperation and energy security", officials said on Thursday.

Coming soon: Cirque du Soleil's tribute to the circus

Coming soon: Cirque du Soleil's tribute to the circus

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

For the first time in its history, Cirque du Soleil is premiering a new show, Bazzar, outside Canada -- first in Mumbai and then Delhi.

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Saddam's execution was illegal, vengeful

Saddam's execution was illegal, vengeful

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The grotesque irony is that while Hussein was hanged for killing 148 people, the leaders of the US and its allies won't be tried for killing half-a-million Iraqi children through the post-1991 sanctions, nor for the death of 655,000 Iraqi civilians.