Rupam Jain And Rafael Nam

Stories by Rupam Jain And Rafael Nam

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2016

The slowdown is especially pronounced in rural areas, which have suffered two consecutive dry years.

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

In India, corporate transparency comes with puzzling questions

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

Poor disclosure among India-listed firms is a turnoff for foreign investors.

RBI keeps repo rate on hold as expected

RBI keeps repo rate on hold as expected

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2015

India's central bank kept its key repo lending rate unchanged at 6.75 percent on Tuesday.

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2015

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows.

India's big market debuts belie thin IPO pipeline

India's big market debuts belie thin IPO pipeline

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2015

Indian companies have raised $1 billion so far this year - almost four times what they raised last year.

RBI cuts rates, home, car loans to become cheaper

RBI cuts rates, home, car loans to become cheaper

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2015

A Reuters poll showed only one out of 51 economists had expected a 50 basis points rate cut.

RBI expected to lower rates, while cautioning against inflation

RBI expected to lower rates, while cautioning against inflation

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2015

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is expected to express that cautiousness as he looks to manage expectations.

RBI expected to keep rates unchanged but strike dovish tone

RBI expected to keep rates unchanged but strike dovish tone

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2015

The RBI's next policy review is set for Sept. 29.

As RBI holds rates steady, companies' debt burdens weigh heavily

As RBI holds rates steady, companies' debt burdens weigh heavily

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2015

Companies are still struggling to recover from years of exuberance.

RBI cuts rates for third time to put growth on firmer footing

RBI cuts rates for third time to put growth on firmer footing

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2015

Rbi cut rates for teh third time to ease economic situation.

RBI seen cutting rates for third time this year

RBI seen cutting rates for third time this year

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2015

RBI will cut rates in its next policy announcement on June 2.

Low inflation leaves enough room for RBI to cut rates

Low inflation leaves enough room for RBI to cut rates

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Analysts expect the Reserve bank to cut rates in next monetary policy.

How India bungled on foreign investor tax row

How India bungled on foreign investor tax row

Rediff.com   19 May 2015

Investor lobbies and tax lawyers estimate the bill for international funds and banks could be as high as $8 billion

Market regulator proposes platform to help start-ups raise funds

Market regulator proposes platform to help start-ups raise funds

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2015

Market regulator Sebi to support stert-ups raise funds.

Few things economic advisors, investors expect from the Budget

Few things economic advisors, investors expect from the Budget

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2015

Indian bond yields may not spike if the government opts to increase spending when it unveils its annual budget in late February.

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Help wanted: 'Make in India' drive lacks skilled labour

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2014

India only has 3.5 million workers undergoing skills courses a year, compared with 90 million in China

RBI leaves rates on hold, may cut early next 2015

RBI leaves rates on hold, may cut early next 2015

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged at 8.0 percent on Tuesday as widely expected, staying focused on containing inflation while adopting a more dovish tone in response to the government's call for help to revive economic growth.

Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business

Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

Cleaning up India's grubby business climate is top of the agenda for both regulators and the government.

SEBI may probe Credit Suisse in insider trading case

SEBI may probe Credit Suisse in insider trading case

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

The drive against insider trading comes after SEBI last year received enhanced investigation powers from parliament, including the ability to monitor call records.