Douglas Busvine

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New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Kaushik Basu, whose stint at the World Bank ends on July 31, was being looked at as a serious contender, the sources said

Factbox: Potential successors to RBI chief Rajan

Factbox: Potential successors to RBI chief Rajan

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

Here is some background on the candidates seen as potential successors to Rajan at the RBI

3 economists, one bank chief in fray to replace Rajan

3 economists, one bank chief in fray to replace Rajan

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

Rajan was expected to join the search committee to appoint three external members of a new six-member RBI Monetary Policy Committee

Westinghouse to get new site for Indian nuclear plant

Westinghouse to get new site for Indian nuclear plant

Rediff.com   31 May 2016

The six AP-1000 reactors would be built in Andhra Pradesh.

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Why it's time India's state banks opt for mega mergers

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

Mergers to create at most six state banks

India can still emulate China's export miracle: Panagariya

India can still emulate China's export miracle: Panagariya

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

From parity in 1980, China's economy has outgrown India's fivefold to $10 trillion

'India should review monetary policy, cut rates'

'India should review monetary policy, cut rates'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2016

The RBI cut the rate several times last year to reduce it by 125 basis points to the current 6.75 percent.

Modi adviser Panagariya opposes 'tinkering' with fiscal deficit targets

Modi adviser Panagariya opposes 'tinkering' with fiscal deficit targets

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2016

India should not loosen its fiscal deficit targets in the forthcoming budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top economic adviser Arvind Panagariya said.

Westinghouse likely to seal India reactor deal when Modi visits US

Westinghouse likely to seal India reactor deal when Modi visits US

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

The contract would give a big boost to India's $150 billion nuclear power programme, and a broader push to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2015

Critics say the programme, launched 10 months ago in India in collaboration with operator Reliance Communications, violates principles of net neutrality

Goods and services tax a matter of time, says Jaitley

Goods and services tax a matter of time, says Jaitley

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2015

The tax would create a single market in India for the first time.

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2015

PM said he admires German leadership in clean energy and commitment to combating climate change.

India agrees to fast-track German business deals

India agrees to fast-track German business deals

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2015

India and Germany signed a deal on Monday to fast-track business approvals.

India must build consensus on land reform quickly, says Jaitley

India must build consensus on land reform quickly, says Jaitley

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2015

The government said on Wednesday a consensus was needed quickly to pass a business-friendly land reform law

Wholesale inflation falls 2.4% in June

Wholesale inflation falls 2.4% in June

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

The wholesale food index rose 2.88 per cent year-on-year.

US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran

US asks India to go slow in boosting trade ties with Iran

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2015

The United States wants India to wait for a final nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers before actively engaging with Tehran.

'India will manage inflation despite sub-par monsoon forecast'

'India will manage inflation despite sub-par monsoon forecast'

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2015

India will be able to manage potential inflationary pressures if forecasts of sub-par monsoon

India a 'bright spot' on cloudy global horizon: IMF chief

India a 'bright spot' on cloudy global horizon: IMF chief

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2015

IMF MD Christine Lagarde hailed the government's latest Budget.

Putin, Modi seek to revive jaded Russia-India relationship

Putin, Modi seek to revive jaded Russia-India relationship

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

Deals will cover oil exploration and supply, infrastructure and an increase in direct diamond sales to India