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Loose tea no longer cheaper than branded tea

Loose tea no longer cheaper than branded tea

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

The price difference between branded tea and loose tea has narrowed to a mere 5 per cent, helping the consumer to opt for branded labels. According to Bloomberg, the wholesale price index for tea in India gained 74 basis points from 128.30 in January to 222.50 at end of October this year. As a consequence, tea manufacturers in the wholesale and loose tea business, besides branded tea players, have increased prices.

New York mayor includes Hindus in inter-faith meet

New York mayor includes Hindus in inter-faith meet

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Mayor Bloomberg shared a breakfast chat with representatives of six major faiths at the Mayor's annual inter-faith meet. Hinduism was represented by Dr Uma Mysorekar of the Hindu Temple Society of North America and six other Krishna devotees.

Falling Re may raise Maruti's parts import cost

Falling Re may raise Maruti's parts import cost

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

A drop in value of the rupee against the dollar and other major currencies may hurt Maruti Suzuki, the country's biggest producer of passenger cars, as it is slated to import as much as Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) of auto parts in this financial year.

Trump gaining ground in key battle states in US

Trump gaining ground in key battle states in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Amidst reports that Donald Trump is gaining ground in key battle states in the US, the Republican presidential nominee on Thursday said that Americans are "ready to discard failed political establishment" that disrespects upon hardworking people.

Passenger growth, lower fuel prices to boost revenues of airlines

Passenger growth, lower fuel prices to boost revenues of airlines

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Strong passenger growth will help domestic airlines improve their top line and margins.

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

When BJP leaders, including Mr Modi's number two, Amit Shah, use the pandemic to launch an assault on state governments run by opposition parties, or to topple them, they are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'Agriculture is the best place to invest'

'Agriculture is the best place to invest'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Jim Rogers, expert financial consultant, predicts a US recession in the near future and advises sound investment in agriculture.

Is the US going into a recession?

Is the US going into a recession?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Now, economists are famous for having a wide array of views, with most of them being wrong, but it is difficult not to notice that economists working for companies that will benefit the most from -- and, in some cases, desperately need -- lower interest rates are the ones that are screaming most loudly about how terrible things are and how the US Fed needs to cut, cut, cut rates.

JP Morgan to sponsor B-school events

JP Morgan to sponsor B-school events

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

As a first step, the company has sponsored a Bloomberg news terminal at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

Benazir steps up pressure on Musharraf

Benazir steps up pressure on Musharraf

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Musharraf and Bhutto had earlier met on July 27 in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, according to the Pakistani government.

Ultra-lavish corporate picnics

Ultra-lavish corporate picnics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Forget sack races and Slip 'n Slide. These days select companies are adding luxe touches to their annual employee outings.

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

In what is in effect a deposit to be paid into court pending a full trial in the case, Judge David Waksman has set a six-week timeline for Anil to pay $100 million to three Chinese banks as he concluded that he did not accept Ambani's defence that his net worth was nearly zero or that his family would not step in to assist him when "push came to shove".

Why IndiGo, GoAir had to ground planes

Why IndiGo, GoAir had to ground planes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

At present, six A320 Neo of IndiGo & GoAir are grounded waiting for engine replacement

Core sector ADRs, GDRs lose sheen

Core sector ADRs, GDRs lose sheen

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Investors willing to pay premium for only software, banking stocks.

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit, Modi referred to Indo-US relations and said working together, the two nations can contribute to building a more peaceful, stable, secure, sustainable and prosperous world.

Indian markets among worst performers

Indian markets among worst performers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

As volatility continues to plague the emerging markets, India has been the worst performer after Vietnam this year. The US credit crisis and fears of a recession in the world's largest economy is compelling the foreign funds to dump stocks.

Air India's illusory profits

Air India's illusory profits

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The CMD thinks the carrier will be back in the black next fiscal; his colleagues can't understand how.

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Will Padmasree Warrior win the race to be Twitter CEO?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Twitter has been in talks with India-born Padmasree Warrior among others.

MNC arms outperform parents in net sales

MNC arms outperform parents in net sales

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The parent companies, however, performed well on the profitability front, posting 30.93 per cent net profit growth compared to 22.6 per cent by their Indian subsidiaries.

Infosys could be the fastest growing IT company this FY

Infosys could be the fastest growing IT company this FY

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Stellar results compared to TCS led to reversal of valuation discount.

US dollar under siege

US dollar under siege

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

From India's perspective, a decline in the dollar against the major currencies invariably means appreciation for the rupee.

Not IQ or EQ, love is the secret to self-made billionaire Jack Ma's success

Not IQ or EQ, love is the secret to self-made billionaire Jack Ma's success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The Alibaba tycoon is all about Love Quotient, not IQ or EQ.

Nokia in talks to buy rival Alcatel-Lucent

Nokia in talks to buy rival Alcatel-Lucent

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The move is expected to help Nokia expand its presence in the key US market.

Oil import bill for FY19 seen rising 42%

Oil import bill for FY19 seen rising 42%

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The benchmark Indian crude oil basket is now estimated to average $77.88 a barrel for FY19, compared to the government's earlier estimate of $65 a barrel for the year and $56.39 for FY18

Anil reduces his stake in media business

Anil reduces his stake in media business

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Looking to monetise assets not in Reliance Capital's core area of business.

PM to press for closer trade ties with Japan

PM to press for closer trade ties with Japan

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will seek more investments from Japanese companies into India during his four-day visit to Japan.

Why Mukesh Ambani is a happy man today

Why Mukesh Ambani is a happy man today

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Analysts expect RIL to report consolidated revenue of Rs 1.40 trillion and 10 analysts expect RIL's net income to be Rs 9,629 crore

MCX net profit down 43% in Q4

MCX net profit down 43% in Q4

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The exchange has always seen huge volumes in gold trading. But due to a fall in prices, volumes took a hit.

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Democrats unload on Trump; call him fraud, hypocrite

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a fraud, a liar and a hypocrite, top Democratic leaders and speakers at the party's national convention said as they lashed out at the billionaire from New York.

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

'700 children in India die of diarrhoea or pneumonia every day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'This is a tragedy that must be stopped.'

For some at Bear, opportunity knocks

For some at Bear, opportunity knocks

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

The shock and anger that had consumed Bear Stearns' 14,000 employees on Sunday afternoon had, by mid-week, yielded to a sense that the door of opportunity may have just opened.

Poll knocks down Hillary's presidential chances

Poll knocks down Hillary's presidential chances

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Polls show that Hillary's contenders are stronger than her.

Climate change and commodities

Climate change and commodities

Rediff.com8 May 2007

While Global Warming has been talked about for some years now, most of us haven't taken it seriously.

Are we serious about e-cars?

Are we serious about e-cars?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond targets, says Vandana Gombar.

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The bid by Facebook highlights the company's efforts to accelerate its push into video as it tries to take advertising dollars from television and increase the time people spend on its platform.

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

Why govt must not get carried away with get-rich-quick syndrome

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

In India we have to be careful not to copy any level of dependence on the financial sector and infatuation with the get-rich-quick syndrome, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

Walmart-Flipkart negotiations enter final lap

Walmart-Flipkart negotiations enter final lap

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Walmart is likely to buy stakes of multiple Flipkart investors, including that of Tiger Global Management and Softbank to end up with a significant majority holding

CEO horoscopes for 2007

CEO horoscopes for 2007

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Find out what's in store this year for everyone from Steve Jobs to Oprah.