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Fed raises interest rates for first time in a decade in 'dovish hike'

Fed raises interest rates for first time in a decade in 'dovish hike'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Fed made clear that the rate hike was a tentative beginning to a "gradual" tightening cycle

Growth likely to slip below 5% in 2013-14: RBI

Growth likely to slip below 5% in 2013-14: RBI

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said growth is expected to fall below 5 per cent in 2013-14 in absence of pick-up in manufacturing sector, but likely to recover to 5.5 per cent in the next financial year.

Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys

Why Narayana Murthy is angry with Infosys

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The culture clash isn't the only issue - most of the founders are still wary of risky bets while the new management thinks calculated aggression is necessary in the new world of business, says Shyamal Majumdar.

No rate cut is good news for depositors

No rate cut is good news for depositors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates

RBI keeps repo rate on hold as expected

RBI keeps repo rate on hold as expected

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

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

High inflation in Nov set to keep pressure on RBI

High inflation in Nov set to keep pressure on RBI

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Consumer prices were forecast to have risen 10.00 per cent annually last month, barely changed from the 10.09 per cent clocked in October.

How India can survive the Trump years

How India can survive the Trump years

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Devangshu Datta highlights the silver lining for the long-term investor.

Rupee seen at 57.9 to the dollar

Rupee seen at 57.9 to the dollar

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The central bank has been intervening in the foreign exchange market by buying dollars, and this is capping the rupee's gains.

Want to avoid diabetes? Drink alcohol!

Want to avoid diabetes? Drink alcohol!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Raise a glass to good health!

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Heard of poshitis, text neck? See what you can do to alter your habits and lead a healthy life.

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Benchmark rate for new loans to be lower by 80-90 bps from Friday; move could increase competition but hit commercial papers.

How chatbots, AI and big data are changing investing habits

How chatbots, AI and big data are changing investing habits

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Thousands of retail investors are reaping the benefits of the disruption that the latest technologies have brought to the equity market. Brokerage firms are aggressively investing in technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and analytics, social media, chatbots, virtual assistants and so on.

Companies to spend $19 mn on social media in 2013: TCS

Companies to spend $19 mn on social media in 2013: TCS

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

According to the Mumbai-headquartered company's Global Trend Report on social media, this average spending will rise to $24 million (about Rs 150 crore) by 2015.

Fed holds rates steady in nod to global economic weakness

Fed holds rates steady in nod to global economic weakness

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The central bank maintained its bias towards a rate hike.

Chinese yuan seen depreciating further; rupee to remain stable

Chinese yuan seen depreciating further; rupee to remain stable

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The renminbi is expected to weaken another 2 per cent in six months.

Key pointers to make a balanced Budget

Key pointers to make a balanced Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

An asset swap can simultaneously boost public investment, reduce the fiscal deficit and keep fiscal policy from being pro-cyclical.

H-1B Bill in US House seeks to double minimum pay

H-1B Bill in US House seeks to double minimum pay

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The current H-1B minimum wage of USD 60,000 was established in 1989 and since then has remained unchanged.

Modi rally sees more fission in stocks

Modi rally sees more fission in stocks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Close to 50 companies have announced stock splits this year so far, something experts say is typical in a bull phase.

Good news! IT salaries rise after a decade

Good news! IT salaries rise after a decade

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

There has also been a shift from hiring freshers to those with two to five years' experience.

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Melbourne is the world's best city to live in.

Indian economy probably grew 4.8% in Q4

Indian economy probably grew 4.8% in Q4

Rediff.com29 May 2013

A moderate recovery in Indian factories, exports and investments were probably the main drivers for an increase in overall growth in the quarter through March.

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

Rajan favours removing RBI Guv's veto power on deciding rates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The central bank and Indian government has reached a "broad consensus" on the composition of a rate-setting panel.

Retail investors' holding fell steeply in last decade: IIM-A

Retail investors' holding fell steeply in last decade: IIM-A

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Promoters, institutional investors have started increasing their holdings in domestic private sector companies.

Infosys has fewer crorepati employees

Infosys has fewer crorepati employees

Rediff.com20 May 2016

In FY16, Infosys had 48 employees in India who were paid more than Rs 1 crore in annual compensation, as compared to 111 in FY15.

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

It doesn't appear to be happening yet, even though India's stock market has been Asia's best performer this year.

Modi govt's Ist year gift: India to overtake China despite slowdown

Modi govt's Ist year gift: India to overtake China despite slowdown

Rediff.com28 May 2015

India likely to overtake China on strong GDP growth.

Best equity mutual funds to invest in

Best equity mutual funds to invest in

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Mid- and small-cap funds dominate the list, opening up opportunity for investors to make contra bets in large-cap funds

What lies ahead for TCS, Infosys, HCL

What lies ahead for TCS, Infosys, HCL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Credit Suisse thinks it possible for the company to narrow its forecast ('guidance') range.

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Economist Abheek Barua's insight into the global and domestic economy at the turn of the financial year.

What will it take for India to be rich?

What will it take for India to be rich?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

'China's development is on a different scale from India's. They are very far ahead.' 'I don't think it will be possible in the next 30 years for us to catch them,' says Aakar Patel.

Ficci lowers FY'14 economic growth to 5%

Ficci lowers FY'14 economic growth to 5%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

A survey by industry body Ficci has lowered the country's economic growth forecast for 2013-14 fiscal to 5 per cent, from 6 per cent projected in July, indicating tough times ahead.

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged at 7.75%, CRR at 4%

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged at 7.75%, CRR at 4%

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The RBI has made serious attempts to improve fiscal deficit.

Certain issues on GST that must be resolved

Certain issues on GST that must be resolved

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The Congress filed a dissent note on eight provisions.

Team FM says only public investment can spur GDP

Team FM says only public investment can spur GDP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Public investment is very crucial for GDP growth, says finance ministry.

Oil price rise could derail many of Delhi's calculations

Oil price rise could derail many of Delhi's calculations

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The task of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to keep inflation under check, even when the country reeled under severe drought for two years in a row, and reduce the current account deficit, was made easier by low crude oil prices.

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.

In last presser, Obama warns Russia: 'We can do stuff to you'

In last presser, Obama warns Russia: 'We can do stuff to you'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The United States is stronger and more prosperous than it was eight years ago, US President Barack Obama has said, attributing it to a series of steps taken by him during his two four-year terms.

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Moody's to upgrade India's rating in 2 years if reforms are 'tangible'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Moody's listed six agenda on the list of pending reforms -- land acquisition Bill, labour law reforms, significant infrastructure investment, tangible benefit from Make in India initiative, tax administration and PSU bank reforms

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

A garment shop that rings a bell called Freedom 251

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The share capital of the company is Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million).

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.