News for '-impacted-india'

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Family businesses have to put competent people in charge who believe they can get to the top.'
'If you don't remove the glass ceiling, you won't get the best talent.'

Why there's little logic behind US decision to withdraw import duty benefits

Why there's little logic behind US decision to withdraw import duty benefits

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The declining trade deficit figures clearly reflect that the US exports to India are increasing.

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

With 748 incidents, India is 7th-most affected by terror

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Jammu and Kashmir is most impacted by terrorism in 2018, with 321 attacks, resulting in 123 deaths while Chhattisgarh suffered 138 attacks in 2018, resulting in 123 deaths, reports Ajai Shukla.

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

'Deployment of SFF has upset China immensely'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'China is concerned about its impact within Tibet.'

On board the Lifeline Express, world's first hospital train

On board the Lifeline Express, world's first hospital train

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

On July 16, 1991, the world's first hospital on a train chugged out of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus on its maiden journey. Twenty-six years later, the Lifeline Express (also called Jeevan Rekha Express) continues to take a multitude of medical services, from major surgeries to dedicated cancer treatment, to the people of India.

Inflation jumps to nearly 6-year high; factory output shrinks

Inflation jumps to nearly 6-year high; factory output shrinks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The internals of the food inflation are worrying, given a broad-based uptick across categories that tend to be sticky, such as proteins, and a narrower-than-expected reduction in inflation for vegetables.

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

On the occasion of Chinese president Xi Jinping's two-day visit, Indian exporters are looking for a big boost in export of agricultural commodities, especially the ones that have been impacted by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Ayodhya judgment of November 9 draws on both the polytheism of Hinduism and the modern rule of law, says Deepak Lal.

Market rises for 6th straight day; FMCG shows the way

Market rises for 6th straight day; FMCG shows the way

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Top gainers include Yes Bank, HUL, Vedanta, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, PowerGrid and Tata Motors, rising up to 5 per cent.

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

India lost Rs 90K cr to false trade invoicing, says US think-tank

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

In 2016, almost two-thirds of Indian imports that appear to be most at risk for some degree of potential revenues losses are imports from just one country, China, which was by far India's largest source of imports in that year

Is there a possibility of next rate cut?

Is there a possibility of next rate cut?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Probably in August. We can argue whether RBI is dovishly neutral or neutrally dovish but the telltale signs of at least one more rate cut are strewn all over the policy statement, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

Budget won't impact Indian ratings: Fitch

Budget won't impact Indian ratings: Fitch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Rates India 'BBB-' with a negative outlook.

Eco Survey: India's economy to grow at 6.1 - 6.7%

Eco Survey: India's economy to grow at 6.1 - 6.7%

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Economic Survey which was tabled in the Parliament on Wednesday projects 6.1 to 6.7 per cent growth rate for 2013-14.

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'

'Comfort zone for the market will be 5-10% below current levels'

'Comfort zone for the market will be 5-10% below current levels'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Mahesh Nandurkar, executive director and India Strategist at CLSA, talks to Puneet Wadhwa ahead of their 21st India Forum on his interpretation of how the markets have played out over the past few months, the road ahead, and his sector preferences in this backdrop.

World Bank pegs India's GDP growth at 7.3%

World Bank pegs India's GDP growth at 7.3%

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

India retains the tag of the fastest growing country among the world's major emerging economies

'India's sex ratio imbalance is shameful'

'India's sex ratio imbalance is shameful'

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Fairfield University professors study the country's skewed sex ratio. George Joseph reports

India insulated from economic fallout, says Jaitley

India insulated from economic fallout, says Jaitley

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said despite a global slowdown and its impact on countries, India remains insulated from the economic fallout.

FinMin working to remove 'unwanted discretions' in taxation

FinMin working to remove 'unwanted discretions' in taxation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The move is a part of an exercise to streamline taxation structure and improve the country's image as an investment destination

PMO steps in to speed up GST refunds for exporters

PMO steps in to speed up GST refunds for exporters

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The GST Council on Saturday is expected to extend the date for IGST exemption and cess on imports

How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India?

How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

For starters, the Iran situation is sure to have an impact on crude oil prices, as the world has little spare capacity.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

Slowdown to hit economy, inflation to moderate soon: FM

Slowdown to hit economy, inflation to moderate soon: FM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the global slowdown will impact India's growth prospects, but expressed hope that inflation will start moderating from December.

>'Tax sops withdrawal from SEZs to hurt exports'

>'Tax sops withdrawal from SEZs to hurt exports'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Investors are apprehensive about the draft Direct Taxes Code.

Upbeat India gear up for tough English test

Upbeat India gear up for tough English test

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

India will have their task cut out against a vastly improved England

Deora hints at fuel price hike

Deora hints at fuel price hike

Rediff.com25 May 2010

A Group of Ministers will take the decision in June.

Meet the 6 winners of Infosys Prize

Meet the 6 winners of Infosys Prize

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The Infosys Science Foundation on Monday announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2010 recognizing outstanding contributions to scientific research that have impacted India.

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Indian position on food security at WTO flawed: Jagdish Bhagwati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

If the WTO talks in Bali fail, it will adversely impact India.

Crude prices may affect India's GDP growth

Crude prices may affect India's GDP growth

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The country's chief statistician T C A Anant on Wednesday said high global crude prices could impact India's economic growth in 2011-12 and projected that the GDP is likely to grow by around 8.5 per cent during the fiscal.

Focus on India's growth, please

Focus on India's growth, please

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The government should mend its ways before weak governance starts impacting India's economic growth.As we come to the end of an eventful year, it is possible to notice an increasing dichotomy between the priorities of a voter and those of our political masters.

India insulated from Greece fallout; Rupee may be hit

India insulated from Greece fallout; Rupee may be hit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

With Greeks' rejection of rescue package from creditors spooking markets, the government on Monday asserted that India is well insulated from the crisis but rupee may be affected due to the outward flight of investment.

Rich NRIs could donate whopping $1.2 billion to India

Rich NRIs could donate whopping $1.2 billion to India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The growing Indian diaspora settled in US totals over 1.9 mn.

India's exports rise marginally in Apr-Feb

India's exports rise marginally in Apr-Feb

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

India's exports grew marginally by 0.88 per cent.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Pak, China two major irritants: Army chief

Pak, China two major irritants: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Describing Pakistan and China as 'two major irritants' for India's security, Army chief Gen V K Singh on Friday said the armed forces should ensure the country has a 'substantial' conventional war capability to fight in a nuclear scenario.

Rupee weakness affects India credit profile: Moody's

Rupee weakness affects India credit profile: Moody's

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

The rupee had slumped to a record low of 59.9850 rupee to the dollar on Thursday, as the country's record high current account deficit is exacerbating its vulnerability in an emerging market rout.

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

A special commission has been set up by Germany's western city of Essen for a thorough probe into the gurdwara explosion.

India's rivers, agriculture under threat: Al Gore

India's rivers, agriculture under threat: Al Gore

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Al Gore warns that black carbon from India's use of biomass fuels that contribute to global warming can adversely impact India's great rivers, the life-blood of the country's agriculture.

Loan rating cut for DP World's Indian units

Loan rating cut for DP World's Indian units

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Dubai World's troubles have begun to impact India. Icra, the rating agency, today downgraded its ranking on loans extended to DP World's (a transport and logistics arm of Dubai World) container terminals, at Chennai and Nhava Sheva (Navi Mumbai).