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Implement food Act by April 4, Centre to states
Rediff.com11 Dec 2014According to government's estimates, there are around 110 million APL families in the country, who get 11-25 kg of foodgrain a month.
How Ikea is responding to Modi's 'Make In India' call
Rediff.com11 Dec 2014Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a call to industry to 'Make in India' in a move to step up the country's manufacturing strength.
SpiceJet given more time to clear dues
Rediff.com11 Dec 2014A senior government official informed AAI had agreed not to withdraw the credit facility of SpiceJet till Monday.
CITU-led union threatens strike over passage of coal Bill
Rediff.com10 Dec 2014According to coal ministry officials, the Bill is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 2014 was brought in October this year in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision cancelling 214 coal blocks.
Allow banks to keep gold as part of liquidity reserves: WGC
Rediff.com10 Dec 2014Gold demand in India -- one of most avid purchasers -- is interwoven with culture, tradition, the desire for beauty and the desire for financial protection.
Chinese partner to dress up Vimal
Rediff.com10 Dec 2014According to the agreement, RIL will transfer its existing textile business under the Vimal brand into a newly incorporated company in which RIL will hold 51 per cent stake. The remaining 49 per cent stake will be sold to Ruyi.
Around 55% land bank of SEZs in Tamil Nadu lying vacant
Rediff.com10 Dec 2014Around 55 per cent of land in the 36 operational special economic zones (SEZs) in Tamil Nadu is lying vacant owing to various reasons, including the recent economic slowdown.
Anti-bribery initiatives: Miles to go for India Inc
Rediff.com9 Dec 201455% of respondents still unsure if their employer has a specific anti-graft policy.
RBI eases rules for white label ATMs
Rediff.com6 Dec 2014WLA operators will have an option to provide facilities for Dynamic Currency Conversion for international cards.
Franchise India, Religare tie up for Rs 500-crore loan
Rediff.com6 Dec 2014The country's franchise industry is estimated at $24 billion with a year-on-year growth of 30 per cent.
Monte Carlo IPO bought eight times
Rediff.com6 Dec 2014Monte Carlo has raised a little above Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) from anchor investors at Rs 645 a share.
RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights
Rediff.com6 Dec 2014The RBI is thinking of a model code of conduct for banks, to ensure customer rights in line with the earlier charter it had framed in this regard.
Investor-friendly railway framework soon: Minister
Rediff.com6 Dec 2014Railway Board Chairman Arunendra Kumar said the discussions at the day-long meet involved an overview of five models of participative policy, framework of engineering, procurement and construction contracts and sectoral guidelines for foreign and domestic investment.
Trademark Row: Burger King in the soup
Rediff.com6 Dec 2014Before opening its first outlet in the country on November 9, the US fast food chain, Burger King Corporation, had approached the HC seeking an assurance that companies it had sued for trademark infringement will not approach lower courts for stay orders against its launch.
Spice launches the value for money Stellar 520n
Rediff.com5 Dec 2014The phone is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor and a majestic 5-inch HD IPS display.
After eating into Apple's share in China, Vivo sets eyes on India
Rediff.com3 Dec 2014Vivo, a brand of BBK Communication Technology that makes smart devices such as 4G Xshot handset, is now set to enter the fastest-growing smartphone market in India with the first launch planned later this month.
IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart
Rediff.com3 Dec 2014The second day of the placement season at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras on Tuesday saw e-commerce major Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd recruiting 19 students - the highest offer so far this season.
Will Jaitley reintroduce Fringe Benefits Tax?
Rediff.com3 Dec 2014FBT was an unpopular tax and withdrawn before the General Elections in 2009
Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost
Rediff.com2 Dec 2014Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country's largest car maker, has initiated a service campaign to inspect a probable fault and replace a part of the clutch operation system in the Ciaz, its mid-size sedan.
D-Street cautious ahead of RBI policy
Rediff.com2 Dec 2014A majority of economists predicted RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan would leave policy rates unchanged on Tuesday and expected a dovish commentary, as crude oil prices and inflation cool off.