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The five-year scorecard for mutual fund houses

The five-year scorecard for mutual fund houses

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Which fund companies' equity funds clocked the best median performance over a five-year period? Here's the answer!

Indians have to work most to buy a bottle of beer

Indians have to work most to buy a bottle of beer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

How many hours of work does it take to buy a half a litre of beer at a retail outlet?

Morgan Stanley bullish on Sensex in December

Morgan Stanley bullish on Sensex in December

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

According to Morgan Stanley, this December should prove 'good for bulls'.

Modi isn't as popular as you think

Modi isn't as popular as you think

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In Asia-Pacific's public eye, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is below Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan's Shinzo Abe, according a survey

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'All options are there on the table. Yesterday when this terror attack was conducted, we celebrated the 29th anniversary of the full establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and India, exactly yesterday. So, it may not be a coincidence but all options are being investigated'

'We may have to ask some people to leave'

'We may have to ask some people to leave'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Our liquidity is strong for the next 15-20 days.' 'But if the situation worsens drastically, then we will have to think about laying off people.'

How badly has Obama scored on the economic front?

How badly has Obama scored on the economic front?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

For those of us who are interested in the US presidential election, it might be useful to take stock of how well or badly the Obama administration has done on the economic front over the last four years

12th year in a row, Fitch keeps India sovereign rating unchanged

12th year in a row, Fitch keeps India sovereign rating unchanged

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Fitch had last upgraded India's sovereign rating from BB+ to BBB- with a stable outlook on August 1, 2006.

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

A study reveals that 259 people have died trying to take an extreme selfie since 2011.

US Fed boosts rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

US Fed boosts rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent, only the second increase in a decade.

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

South Mumbai's Tardeo is India's costliest residential location

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Worli and Mahalaxmi in Mumbai Metropolitan Region are placed at second and third positions with average housing prices of Rs 41,500 and Rs 40,000 per sq ft, respectively.

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Titan accounted for 59.6 per cent of his disclosed portfolio at Rs 8,355 crore. This is more than 10 times the next biggest holding, Federal Bank, at Rs 619 crore.

Cancer drug prices highest in US, treatment expensive in India

Cancer drug prices highest in US, treatment expensive in India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The lowest drug prices were found in India and South Africa.

RBI likely to cut rates in September, GDP growth steady, says a poll

RBI likely to cut rates in September, GDP growth steady, says a poll

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Twelve of the 21 economists polled doubted whether the government could roll out the tax before the next fiscal year begins in April.

Why Moody's won't upgrade India's rating

Why Moody's won't upgrade India's rating

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

India's fiscal deficit and inflation outlook could prevent any upgrades in the country's sovereign rating, even as the economy is headed for recovery

10 public sector banks may miss out on govt's lifeline

10 public sector banks may miss out on govt's lifeline

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

As many as 10 public sector banks could be out of the infusion plan because of Sebi's minimum public shareholding norms.

The top 20 companies in India

The top 20 companies in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Ranking is based on latest sales and gross revenue figures.

Smart tips on short term trading

Smart tips on short term trading

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Apart from knowing the rules, investors should also understand that short term trading mostly relies on luck and on study, which at best can be termed speculative.

Insurance cos shift focus from market-linked products

Insurance cos shift focus from market-linked products

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Market-linked products have been driving the growth of private insurers for some time now. But, the market volatility has forced the companies to re-think their strategies, reports Subrata Panda.

Sensex to rebound 10% by December on economic optimism

Sensex to rebound 10% by December on economic optimism

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The Sensex will then rally further and end 2016 at 28,000, according to the median forecast of 50 analysts polled in the past week.

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Buddha, fighting bulls to welcome Modi, Xi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The historic coastal town is witnessing a flurry of activity, including infrastructure development in view of the high-level meet between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping next week.

Facebook employees are satisfied yet stressed

Facebook employees are satisfied yet stressed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Seattle-based research firm PayScale said Facebook employees are the most satisfied and the Mark Zuckerberg-led company had the lowest median age - 26.

'American CEOs' packages jump 28% in 2010'

'American CEOs' packages jump 28% in 2010'

Rediff.com16 May 2011

After two consecutive years of decline, the pay package for top American executives saw a growth of 28 per cent in 2010, with the bonus payout component witnessing the maximum growth, says executive compensation research firm Equilar.

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Here's the secret to having a super sharp memory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The answer has something to do with lasting friendships.

China beats India hollow in net access, smartphone ownership

China beats India hollow in net access, smartphone ownership

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

According to a Pew survey, 71 per cent of Chinese say they use the internet at least occasionally or own a smartphone, our definition of internet users. In contrast, only 21 per cent of Indians say they use the internet or own a smartphone.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh took home a pay package of Rs 24.67 crore in FY19

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh took home a pay package of Rs 24.67 crore in FY19

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The CEO's compensation included a fixed salary component of Rs 6.07 crore, variable pay of Rs 10.96 crore and perquisites worth Rs 7.64 crore.

Import doors open to counter inflation: FM

Import doors open to counter inflation: FM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The median forecast for wholesale price index-based inflation in the first quarter of 2010/11 is at 10.4 per cent, according to Reserve Bank of India's survey, higher than 9.5 per cent in the previous survey.

Who gets the highest and lowest salaries in India?

Who gets the highest and lowest salaries in India?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With a median gross salary of Rs 341.8 per hour, the IT sector in India has emerged as the most lucrative sector in India, followed by finance where employees get Rs 291 per hour.

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

IT cos nervous as Trump gets ready to sign outsourcing killer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Trump to sign an executive order aimed at achieving a more skills-based and merit-based immigration system.

It's official! Pasta is healthy

It's official! Pasta is healthy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

According to a study it can be included in a healthy diet.

World's largest clock to tick in Mecca soon

World's largest clock to tick in Mecca soon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

The world's largest clock will soon start ticking atop a soaring skyscraper in Islam's holiest city of Mecca, according to a report on Tuesday.

How to choose YOUR engineering college

How to choose YOUR engineering college

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

We list some parameters, which will help you compare colleges and one find out which one provides quality education.

Downturn: Only slight dip in CEOs' salary

Downturn: Only slight dip in CEOs' salary

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Exorbitant executive pay packets have come under fire from different quarters internationally, with many even blaming the practice for the ongoing financial turmoil.

More home owners, more foreclosures in US

More home owners, more foreclosures in US

Rediff.com26 May 2010

With federal help for home buyers and owners, the housing market is on its way to recovery, reveals the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors.

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Despite the recent slowdown, e-commerce tops the projected average salary hike list

REVEALED: Why COVID-19 affects men more than women

REVEALED: Why COVID-19 affects men more than women

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Evidence from a large study of several thousand patients shows that men have higher concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in their blood than women. Since ACE2 enables coronavirus to infect healthy cells, this may help to explain why men are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women.

Growth forecast falls to 6 pc in RBI survey

Growth forecast falls to 6 pc in RBI survey

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Professional forecasters have added to Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvurri Subbarao's dilemma on timing the exit from an accommodative monetary policy stance.

America's best airport bars

America's best airport bars

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Recently, there's been a groundswell of upscale airport bars offering wines with charcuterie, microbrews and even exquisite bourbon.

For US equities, good days are ending

For US equities, good days are ending

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Money will flow to Europe, Japan - and the emerging markets, including India.