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Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

India has not been able to compete with countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Apple woos India, government must make the right moves

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Sales of Apple's smartphones in China have suffered a setback.

Where is the surplus to service the railways' debt?

Where is the surplus to service the railways' debt?

Rediff.com   6 May 2016

Every class of passenger travel, except three-tier AC, loses money.

Development: Why some states are better placed than others

Development: Why some states are better placed than others

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2016

Bihar expects transfers from the Centre to grow 28 per cent in 2016-17.

Industrial growth, inflation numbers good? Quick action, please!

Industrial growth, inflation numbers good? Quick action, please!

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2016

What came to the rescue of the IIP numbers in February were mining and electricity.

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Will Tesla alter India's view of electric cars?

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

The vehicle will not be available until end-2017, or later.

Will the Reserve Bank of India cut rates?

Will the Reserve Bank of India cut rates?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

It is unlikely that the RBI will drop rates until the inflation rate drops below five per cent.

Not just a flyover collapse; Malaise runs deep

Not just a flyover collapse; Malaise runs deep

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

The tragedy comes at a particularly sensitive juncture.

A look into India's e-waste problem

A look into India's e-waste problem

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

E-waste accounts for 70 per cent of Indian landfills.

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Foreign direct investment guidelines are overdue but restrictive

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2016

The guidelines say sellers will be solely responsible for warranties and guarantees.

Ban on combination drugs: Knee-jerk reaction won't help

Ban on combination drugs: Knee-jerk reaction won't help

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2016

Fixed-dose combinations are medicines that come mixed in a certain proportion.

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2016

The argument for a weaker rupee is substantial.

IIP numbers call for an interest rate cut

IIP numbers call for an interest rate cut

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

The absence of any recovery in investment is underlined by the capital goods sector.

Why swift action in the Vijay Mallya case is important

Why swift action in the Vijay Mallya case is important

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Several of his lenders have a lot to answer for.

Withdrawing EPF tax will be a grave mistake

Withdrawing EPF tax will be a grave mistake

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

It's unfortunate the govt seems close to bowing to pressure from a limited section of the public.

Why Making Aadhaar a Money Bill is unnecessary

Why Making Aadhaar a Money Bill is unnecessary

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2016

Aadhaar is a creation of the previous Congress-led government.

It's unfair to oppose the tax on provident fund

It's unfair to oppose the tax on provident fund

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2016

The overall message to the middle class is: the days of freebies are over.

Thankfully, Mr Jaitley delivers!

Thankfully, Mr Jaitley delivers!

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2016

Jaitley has managed the difficult feat of sticking to the fiscal correction.

'Railways were facing severe challenges'

'Railways were facing severe challenges'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2016

'The core sectors have not done very well in the past one year.'

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2016

India is, indeed, particularly vulnerable to this menace.