Himank Sharma And Douglas Busvine

Stories by Himank Sharma And Douglas Busvine

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.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

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

Modi's selfie time, now with Apple's Cook

Modi's selfie time, now with Apple's Cook

Rediff.com   20 May 2016

Cook meets the 65-year old prime minister in New Delhi on Saturday, and will be hoping Modi's enthusiasm for phones can help Apple as it tries to bolster sales in India.

Tim Cook to tap Indian software talent during maiden visit

Tim Cook to tap Indian software talent during maiden visit

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

Apple is also expected to announce plans for a startup accelerator in India to work more closely with the Indian developer community that works on the company's iOS and OS X software platforms

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Apple's Cook to visit India this week, to meet Modi

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

Cook's visit, following a trip to China, comes at a crucial time as Apple looks for new growth markets after posting its first ever decline in iPhone sales

Bollywood studios eye profits at last as India goes smartphone mad

Bollywood studios eye profits at last as India goes smartphone mad

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2016

The profit boost for studios will in large part be driven by the rush for local-language content from platforms like Netflix Inc

As Apple plots India push, Samsung stakes turf with revamped phones

As Apple plots India push, Samsung stakes turf with revamped phones

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2016

Samsung recently introduced its "S bike" mode, a feature targeted at India's legions of motorbike riders that, when activated, notifies callers that the phone's owner is riding and cannot answer

Once a rising star, Micromax, now struggling to survive

Once a rising star, Micromax, now struggling to survive

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2016

Internal management tensions, stiff opposition from Chinese handset makers led to halving of the company's market share

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

Will Uber bring helicopter service to India also?

Will Uber bring helicopter service to India also?

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

The country holds one of the biggest opportunities for Uber as more Indians start using smartphones

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

Venture capital investments in India's start-ups nearly halved to $1.5 billion in fourth-quarter 2015

'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.