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Defensive stocks lift Sensex 164 points higher

Defensive stocks lift Sensex 164 points higher

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Next set of Q4 FY16 earnings, progress of monsoon along with election poll outcome will dictate market trend this week

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Why govt expenditure is set to rise before elections

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The central government's deposits with the RBI had fallen to just Rs 100 crore as of June 8.

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

We celebrate Dassera and regard it as an auspicious day as a day of victory of good over evil! So was 16 December! It is time we regard this day as auspicious as Dassera in future, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Narayana Murthy says non-performing staff will have to go

Narayana Murthy says non-performing staff will have to go

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Infosys is currently working on lot of tools and technology that will enhance an individual's productivity, he said.

Stress tests show $75bn buffer needed

Stress tests show $75bn buffer needed

Rediff.com8 May 2009

US regulators on Thursday directed the nation's largest banks to add $74.6bn in additional equity following a three-month stress test designed to measure their ability to withstand an economic downturn.

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Russia has been grappling with sanctions slapped by the US and its allies over Moscow's invasion of Crimea.

NITI Aayog on how India can become $5-trillion economy

NITI Aayog on how India can become $5-trillion economy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Though the NITI Aayog did not give its estimates for the required GDP growth at constant prices, economists pegged it at 9 per cent, a feat not seen since the GDP series was revised with 2011-12 as the base year.

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

In visitors' book, Trump calls Taj Mahal 'awe-inspiring' monument

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'The Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian Culture! Thank You, India,' the US President wrote in the visitors' book and jointly signed it with the First Lady.

Infosys q-o-q profit rises 19.4%

Infosys q-o-q profit rises 19.4%

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Infosys Ltd, India's second-largest software services exporter, posted a 21 per cent rise in quarterly net profit, beating estimates, as stronger economic growth in Europe and the United States revived demand for outsourcing services.

Tata Motors raises $300 million via debt securities

Tata Motors raises $300 million via debt securities

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The net proceeds of the fund raising will be used to repurchase certain equity shares issued to Tata Motors and for general corporate purpose.

'Earnings growth will need to pick up to attract foreign flows'

'Earnings growth will need to pick up to attract foreign flows'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Given the strong growth in Asia and easy monetary stance taken by central banks other than the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), overseas investors will soon start re-investing in risky assets, says Abhiram Eleswarapu, head of equity research, BNP Paribas Securities India.

India's realty sector remains favoured destination

India's realty sector remains favoured destination

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Increasing migration to cities and urbanisation along with interest from buyers to invest in real estate market, will continue to be the prime demand drivers, according to assurance, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton.

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

It won't be an easy ride for the markets, reckon experts, considering the multiple state elections in 2018 and general elections next year.

TCS' 3-pronged strategy to sustain growth

TCS' 3-pronged strategy to sustain growth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

N Ganapathy Subramaniam, chief operating officer (COO), discusses the strategy to concert digital opportunities to larger deals, focus on reskilling own people instead of acquiring a company to get access to skillsets and demand from newer verticals in an interview with Romita Majumdar

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Nearly 150 companies visited the campus this year.

Worst economic crisis since Great Depression: IMF

Worst economic crisis since Great Depression: IMF

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The year 2020 could see the worst global economic fallout since the Great Depression in the 1930s, with over 170 countries likely to experience negative per capita income growth due to the raging coronavirus pandemic, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday. Georgieva made the remarks during her address on 'Confronting the Crisis: Priorities for the Global Economy' in Washington, DC, ahead of next week's annual spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While JioMart is doing 250,000 orders per day, BigBasket and Amazon pantry are doing 220,000 and 150,000 orders, respectively.

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

The government planned to borrow 10-15 per cent of the total borrowing offshore. That works out to at least Rs 71,000 crore, or about $10.4 billion at Friday's exchange rate.

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

No law broken in funding cluster bomb maker: SBI

No law broken in funding cluster bomb maker: SBI

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

SBI said it provided credit to Orbital ATK Inc as part of a syndicated deal with other banks.

'Indian IT firms to see marginal impact of Greek crisis'

'Indian IT firms to see marginal impact of Greek crisis'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Greece's financial crisis has intensified.

ITeS sector wants extension of STP scheme

ITeS sector wants extension of STP scheme

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Amidst difficult times with the slowdown in the global economies, the IT-ITES sector seek some respite in terms of extension of STP scheme and some relief on the FBT regulations.

Overseas friends lend Modi a helping hand

Overseas friends lend Modi a helping hand

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Friends of Modi initiative is expected to to boost the BJP's vote count by at least 1%.

Unstable govt big threat to reforms: FM

Unstable govt big threat to reforms: FM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The Finance Minister promised a 0.6 per cent reduction in the fiscal deficit every year to bring the deficit to 3 per cent by 2016-17 without raising tax rates.

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

Why markets may give limited returns this year

Why markets may give limited returns this year

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Despite all the negative news, markets may not see a major correction or appreciation from the current levels.

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.

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

With this subdued forecast, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation. However, it is among the only two major economies, which will register a positive growth rate in 2020. The other being China, for which the IMF has projected a growth rate of 1.2 per cent.

56 Indian firms in Forbes Global 2000 list

56 Indian firms in Forbes Global 2000 list

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

56 Indian companies have found a place in the exclusive club of 'The Forbes Global 2000' - 'the biggest, most powerful listed companies in the world'.

BofA-ML trims India's GDP forecast again to 5.8%

BofA-ML trims India's GDP forecast again to 5.8%

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The global brokerage has also lowered the growth forecast to 6.8 per cent for the 2014-15 fiscal.

'Reforms, elections, rupee key factors for India'

'Reforms, elections, rupee key factors for India'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

While RBI is likely to cut repo rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, the government is also expected to push reform initiatives like increasing FDI limit in insurance sector in the Budget session, it added.

Istithmar sells over 6% share in SpiceJet

Istithmar sells over 6% share in SpiceJet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The company held about $12 million worth of FCCBs in SpiceJet. Bank of America-Merill Lynch brokered the block deal for the company, said sources.

How reforms have revived investors' interest in India

How reforms have revived investors' interest in India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

According to a research report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, there has been a sea change in interest in India post the reforms announced last week that included allowing foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail and the civil aviation sector.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Flipkart awaits CCI nod for Walmart deal, puts plans on hold

Flipkart awaits CCI nod for Walmart deal, puts plans on hold

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Flipkart has not been able to process with its plans of getting into the grocery vertical and is stuck on running pilots in select cities.

Green bonds become flavour of the season

Green bonds become flavour of the season

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Green bonds refer to bonds issued mainly by power companies to finance energy efficient projects

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

'They are using the pandemic to push their reforms'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'The Modi government is about privatising profits and nationalising losses.'

FIIs meet Chidambaram; discuss economic issues

FIIs meet Chidambaram; discuss economic issues

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The meeting with foreign investors assumes significance as the government is undertaking host of reform initiatives to attract investment.