News for '-fy16'

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The biggest spender was Tata Motors, with Rs 4,224.6 crore assigned under the R&D head.

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Growth has been slowing year-on-year for the IT sector but investors have continued to bet on it.

Dangers lurk, as India Inc chooses deleveraging over growth

Dangers lurk, as India Inc chooses deleveraging over growth

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Total net debt-equity ratio improves for third consecutive year, while investment in new projects hits a 10-year low, says Krishna Kant.

Time to buy IT and pharma stocks

Time to buy IT and pharma stocks

Rediff.com27 May 2014

IT sector's trading multiples hit post-Lehman lows, providing good entry points.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

With only 1/5 projects completed in over 3 years, Sagarmala is not really sailing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The 80-odd projects completed till now are already valued at Rs 14,000 crore.

GAIL stock under pressure, stay away, say analysts

GAIL stock under pressure, stay away, say analysts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Low gas prices and weakness in petchem margins lead to lower earnings estimates for GAIL.

RBI to focus more on communication in next policy

RBI to focus more on communication in next policy

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

April policy could be all about RBI communication.

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

The untold story: Credit growth slows after note ban

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Banks lend 60,000 cr in 8 weeks since Nov 8; Y-o-Y credit expansion slows further.

Crude oil likely to sustain below $100 a barrel

Crude oil likely to sustain below $100 a barrel

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Oil subsidies to fall 44% in FY15.

Why is there pressure on RBI to cut rates

Why is there pressure on RBI to cut rates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Consumer prices rose an annual 5.11 per cent (2012 base) in January.

Nifty ends below 7,750 amid volatility; Lupin falls 12% in 2 sessions

Nifty ends below 7,750 amid volatility; Lupin falls 12% in 2 sessions

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Stellar rally in ITC shares along with strength in the Asian equities capped the downside.

India on its way back to 7% growth, 6% inflation: Citigroup

India on its way back to 7% growth, 6% inflation: Citigroup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Inflation is estimated to be around 8 per cent in FY15 and is likely to decline further towards 6.5 per cent in FY16, Citigroup said.

By 2016, biometrics to plug PDS leakages

By 2016, biometrics to plug PDS leakages

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

There are about 500,000 fair price shops in states and UTs combined.

Markets should recover in the next 1-2 quarters

Markets should recover in the next 1-2 quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Markets are poised for excellent growth, provided reforms continue to roll

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Piyush Goyal: A workaholic minister who's setting new records

Rediff.com26 May 2016

An articulate ex-banker and a chartered accountant by training, Piyush Goyal is particular about numbers.

Tata Motors revving up its domestic business

Tata Motors revving up its domestic business

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Favourable response to launches, recovery in CVs will aid growth.

Merger plan for 3 insurance majors shows govt concern over tackling Modicare

Merger plan for 3 insurance majors shows govt concern over tackling Modicare

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The change in policy for the three companies, from listing to merger, shows the level of discomfort within the government about their ability to take on the expanded load for insurance coverage with their current financial strength, including the massive premium and claim settlement cover under the proposed universal health coverage plan announced in Budget 2018.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

And will sell its 50 per cent stake to State Bank of India in Russia as part of rationalisation of overseas branch network.

Tax collections to fall short of target

Tax collections to fall short of target

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

FY16 GDP growth was seen at 7.5%, against 8.1-8.5% earlier.

Markets to remain volatile in Sept-Nov: BofA-ML

Markets to remain volatile in Sept-Nov: BofA-ML

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The US Fed will decide if it should raise interest rates from near-zero levels first time in a decade.

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Govt wants to up investment in Railways

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

TCS Q4 net zooms 73% to Rs 6,413 crore

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The country's largest software exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Monday reported a stellar 72.7 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 6,413 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal ended March 31.

One Rank One Pension will impact India's fiscal math? Contrary views

One Rank One Pension will impact India's fiscal math? Contrary views

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

One Rank One Pension (OROP) will have a significant impact on the country's fiscal bill and the overall cost will be around Rs 16,000 crore.

Sensex, Nifty end almost flat; falling rupee a concern

Sensex, Nifty end almost flat; falling rupee a concern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Banking shares saw a renewed buying interest on the hopes of a rate-cut by the central bank post the easing of macro-economic data.

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Liquidity has improved, but 20 out of 24 NBFC stocks are staring at an over 5% reduction in 12-month target prices.

913 wilful defaulters owe Rs 11,486 crore to PNB

913 wilful defaulters owe Rs 11,486 crore to PNB

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The large wilful defaulters, according to the list published by PNB, include embattled businessman Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines with an outstanding of Rs 597.44 crore.

10 PSU stocks worth buying

10 PSU stocks worth buying

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Known for stable returns, near debt-free status and dividend track record, these 10 PSU stocks are worth buying now.

The bad loan problem

The bad loan problem

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

GNPAs of public sector banks are now at a staggering 11.2 per cent of their advances.

Shree Cement: Compelling but expensive growth story

Shree Cement: Compelling but expensive growth story

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Its rich valuation with a PE of 62 times raises downside risk for investors

Sensex hits seven-month high on positive GDP data

Sensex hits seven-month high on positive GDP data

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Growth in the eight core sectors jumped to 8.5% in April, due to a sharp pick-up in refinery products and a commensurate rise in electricity generation.

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.

Deutsche Bank reduces Sensex December target to 28,000

Deutsche Bank reduces Sensex December target to 28,000

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The brokerage, which previously had a target of 31,000, cited global growth concerns for revision in the target.

Infy may be back with stock option plans

Infy may be back with stock option plans

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Vishal Sikka said such a plan is on the anvil.

Markets trim gains to end flat

Markets trim gains to end flat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Benchmark share indices trimmed intra-day gains after global crude oil prices resumed their downward trajectory after sharp gains on Friday.

Hold on! Stock market will not give up gains easily

Hold on! Stock market will not give up gains easily

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, Maruti Suzuki, NBCC and Union Bank are their top five stock picks.

10 factors that could influence markets in Modi's 2nd year

10 factors that could influence markets in Modi's 2nd year

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here are 10 global and domestic factors.

Weakness in global stocks takes shine off Indian markets

Weakness in global stocks takes shine off Indian markets

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices underperformed the largecaps and ended over 1% lower.