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The rising vulnerability of emerging markets

The rising vulnerability of emerging markets

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Emerging markets could be affected by a combination of lower liquidity and higher dollar interest rates caused by a hike in the US Fed funds rate.

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

NITI Aayog wants the prime minister's flagship initiative should focus on labour-intensive sectors and policies that impede their growth to get special attention.

IMF lowers India's growth forecast over note ban, GST

IMF lowers India's growth forecast over note ban, GST

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

However, India is likely to regain the tag of the fastest growth emerging economies of the world in 2018.

Most competitive economy: India's ranking slips

Most competitive economy: India's ranking slips

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

On the list of 137 economies, Switzerland is followed by the US and Singapore in second and third places, respectively.

Economic Survey stresses on creation of more 'good jobs'

Economic Survey stresses on creation of more 'good jobs'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

About 10.5 million new jobs were created between 1989 and 2010.

How rains hold the key to India's 7.9% growth this fiscal

How rains hold the key to India's 7.9% growth this fiscal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The rating agency expects the Reserve Bank of India to continue its accommodative monetary stance.

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Robots, new working ways to cost 5 mn jobs by 2020

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The assessment highlights the challenges posed by modern technologies that are automating and making redundant multiple human tasks, from manufacturing to healthcare

H1B issues affect people, not companies

H1B issues affect people, not companies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'We are only talking about 65,000 H1B visas a year, it is not going to go down drastically.' 'If the number reduces and when you spread that reduction across all the top IT services companies, the impact will be marginal.'

How India's demographic dividend is being eroded

How India's demographic dividend is being eroded

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Rural and urban regions present different labour participation and employment levels. These differences also are not tuned to India exploiting its demographic dividend, says Mahesh Vyas.

Fed's Yellen says US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'

Fed's Yellen says US economy faces 'considerable uncertainty'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Fed policymakers' deepening uncertainty about their own projections has resulted in the central bank sending mixed messages

When will the jobs come back, Mr Modi?

When will the jobs come back, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

The loss of job opportunities in recent times has been so severe that labour stopped even looking for jobs, says Mahesh Vyas.

Rupee weakens in line with Asia as Fed seen hawkish

Rupee weakens in line with Asia as Fed seen hawkish

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The partially convertible rupee closed at 61.45/46 per dollar, weaker from Wednesday's 61.35/36.

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Top 10 cities in the JLL index are Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hyderabad, London, Austin, Hanoi, Boston and Nairobi.

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Diffident US and endless saga of Greece's problems

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The markets stayed on edge last week due to the endless saga of Greece's problems.

Globalisation's joys and pains

Globalisation's joys and pains

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

A smart rebound in the stock market and sustained capital inflows restricted the rupee loss

The litmus test that Budget 2018 faces

The litmus test that Budget 2018 faces

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

For maintaining sustained demand in domestic consumption and household investment, the economy must generate enough jobs in the formal sector,says Shubhashis Gangopadhyay.

Bachchans, Sachin 'beneficiaries' of MNREGA in Goa

Bachchans, Sachin 'beneficiaries' of MNREGA in Goa

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Names of a host of celebrities from the world of cricket and Bollywood, including Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, have been found in the list of beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Assurance scheme in Goa.

Hiring activities turn sluggish in May

Hiring activities turn sluggish in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

In signs of sluggishness in the labour market, hiring activities declined in May as employers remained cautious tracking macro economic conditions.

Modi faces defeat if he fails to create jobs

Modi faces defeat if he fails to create jobs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The days of 365-days-a-year, eight-hours-a-day employment are pretty much over, especially as an attractive political promise.

Gender pay gap: How much men earn more than women

Gender pay gap: How much men earn more than women

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Gender continues to play a significant role.

Fewer jobs dull India's demographic sheen

Fewer jobs dull India's demographic sheen

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The earlier forecast expected to see 654 million working Indians overall by the fiscal year ending 2022.

The freelancing way of life and business

The freelancing way of life and business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Service sector and employees alike are embracing the gig economy in India.

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'The new government will have to contend with slowing economic growth, weak private investment, anaemic exports and vulnerable external imbalances, a stressed financial system, mounting fiscal pressures (including high government debt-to-GDP ratios) and an exceptionally bad employment situation,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief

Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Crude oil has fallen about 40 per cent since mid June and the price on Monday touched its lowest level since mid 2009 before US oil prices posted their biggest one-day gain in two years overnight.

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

EPF issue: What led to so many U-turns?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

EPF is the major vehicle for the long-term savings of organised private sector employees.

IMF retains India's GDP forecast at 7.5% for 2016-17

IMF retains India's GDP forecast at 7.5% for 2016-17

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

IMF cut its 2016 global growth forecast for the fourth time in the past year to 3.2 per cent, citing China's slowdown.

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Australia to ease visa restrictions on skilled migrants

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

A temporary work visa, the 457 visa allows skilled workers to come to Australia for an approved business for up to four years.

India to grow 5.6% this fiscal, 6.5% in FY'16: Fitch

India to grow 5.6% this fiscal, 6.5% in FY'16: Fitch

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

WPI inflation fell to a 5-year low of 3.74 per cent while the retail inflation was at 7.8 per cent in August.

India's manufacturing output slips to 7 month low in Sep

India's manufacturing output slips to 7 month low in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Sluggish rise in new business inflows and a cautious approach to costs reportedly led Indian manufacturers to shed jobs in September.

Faltering US, global economy behind Fed decision: Rajan

Faltering US, global economy behind Fed decision: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Industrial countries are still struggling, with a few exceptions, to grow and the uncertainty about growth in the US as well the world is probably what impelled the Fed to stay on hold.'

92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi

92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued as many as 92,000 emergency exit certificates by end of the first phase of grace period for those affected by labour law 'Nitaqat', Ambassador to the Kingdom Hamid Ali Rao said on Thursday even as India was in discussion with the country to streamline the visa regime to check fraudulent contractors.

Services sector improves further on new business orders

Services sector improves further on new business orders

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A reading below 50 means contraction in the sector.

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Over 5 million jobs may be lost in 5 years: WEF

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The countries with positive employment outlook included India, Mexico and Turkey, as also the Gulf Cooperation Council region.

Rupee ends 6 paise down at 63.87 against dollar

Rupee ends 6 paise down at 63.87 against dollar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The rupee had shed four paise at 63.81 against the US dollar in Friday's trade on sustained demand.

NITI Aayog to discuss ways to promote innovation

NITI Aayog to discuss ways to promote innovation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

For the first time the government is organising an event where consolidated efforts would be made to help start-ups.

No, Mr Modi, you are not yet transforming India

No, Mr Modi, you are not yet transforming India

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Contrary to the bragging that marked its two-year anniversary, the government's timidity on reform is simply astounding.