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Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

For Jhunjhunwala, 'small' is actually 'big'

For Jhunjhunwala, 'small' is actually 'big'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Twenty-three of the 31 stocks in his publicly disclosed portfolio consist small-cap stocks. jhunjhunwala's portfolio rose 15.2% in Q3.

Markets take a breather on weak global cues

Markets take a breather on weak global cues

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Metals bucked the trend and shone across the board.

Funding the unfunded: India helps small business borrow to grow

Funding the unfunded: India helps small business borrow to grow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

MUDRA bank will help microfinancing firms to lend more.

Markets extend losses on geopolitical concerns; Nifty ends below 9,200

Markets extend losses on geopolitical concerns; Nifty ends below 9,200

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices pared all intraday gains to end 0.3% and 0.5% lower

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Experts said the higher pay out will boost consumption demand.

India's infrastructure sector slows down

India's infrastructure sector slows down

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The growth in eight infrastructure industries slowed to 2.3 per cent in May mainly due to contraction in crude oil, natural gas, coal and fertilizer output.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday is likely to retain 8.5 per cent interest on PF deposits for its over 5 crore subscribers in 2013-14.

Sebi mulls new norms for changes in Sensex, Nifty

Sebi mulls new norms for changes in Sensex, Nifty

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Sebi will soon put in place new norms for changes in constituents of the key stock market indices.

Banks cautious on growth in loans against property

Banks cautious on growth in loans against property

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

This comes at a time when competition has increased significantly.

CRR effect: Even as public pours in cash, banks scramble to manage liquidity

CRR effect: Even as public pours in cash, banks scramble to manage liquidity

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

RBI on Monday conducted an unprecedented level of liquidity infusion to the tune of Rs 3.3 lakh crore, in which banks bid for as much as Rs 4.5 lakh crore. The central bank said it would conduct a liquidity infusion auction of Rs 1 lakh crore on Tuesday as well, to help banks tide over the liquidity crisis.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Big bull's holdings cross Rs 7,200 crore (Rs 72 billion).

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

Markets end in the green amid choppy trades; Bluechips gain

Markets end in the green amid choppy trades; Bluechips gain

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Participants are keenly waiting for the January IIP.

DeMo effect? GDP slides to 3-year low of 5.7%

DeMo effect? GDP slides to 3-year low of 5.7%

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The GDP slumped to a three-year low lagging China for the second straight quarter -- as manufacturing slowed ahead of the GST launch amid demonetisation effect.

As FinMin stepped back, loans to Mallya surged ahead

As FinMin stepped back, loans to Mallya surged ahead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

In 2010, ministry told its officers nominated on PSB boards to stay away from big-loan panels; central bank followed suit.

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fintech players are customising solutions for rural markets and helping SMEs learn how to use the services

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Nifty 50 firms' net profit estimated to grow by a modest 3.1% in Q2, reports Krishna Kant.

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'

India's core sector grows by 8% in Sept, highest in 11 months

India's core sector grows by 8% in Sept, highest in 11 months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Eight infrastructure industries have posted a growth rate of 8 per cent for September on account of good performance by crude oil, steel and electricity sectors.

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital

Funding the unfunded: Mudra Bank to help small firms to grow

Funding the unfunded: Mudra Bank to help small firms to grow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Industry experts estimate that demand for loans from the sector outstrips supply by more than $80 billion.

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Technically, the Indian economy is on road to recovery.

Midcap index hits 2-month high but Sensex ends down 119 points

Midcap index hits 2-month high but Sensex ends down 119 points

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

It's a double whammy for liquor industry

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The rush for prohibition and the Supreme Court's decision to ban liquor sales within 500 metres from highways have hurt companies.

No broad-based decline in core inflation

No broad-based decline in core inflation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

For August, CRISIL core inflation indicator stood at 3.6 per cent, a tad higher than RBI's measure.

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

IIM-A saw 36 per cent jump in maximum domestic salary in 2018 placements this year.

Markets to remain volatile as China returns from holidays

Markets to remain volatile as China returns from holidays

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The government will release the Index of Industrial Production for July 2015 on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Markets end lower on caution ahead of Yellen speech

Markets end lower on caution ahead of Yellen speech

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Tata Motors was the top gainer on better-than-expected June quarter revenues

Banks Board Bureau cracks the whip on errant promoters

Banks Board Bureau cracks the whip on errant promoters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In a proposal to FinMin, the Banks Board Bureau suggests asset sales to PSUs within a deadline to recover bad loans.

Sensex rebounds 190 points to end at 23,382

Sensex rebounds 190 points to end at 23,382

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 190 points up at 23,382.

Should you wait before buying a house?

Should you wait before buying a house?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Those looking to take advantage of current market conditions should buy only after conducting due-diligence.

Past imperfect, future tense for India Inc

Past imperfect, future tense for India Inc

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Q1 results indicate more pain ahead, as slowdown has spread to more sectors, pricing power has come down and rising interest cost is eating into profits.

Soon, you can pay utility bills at a nearby supermarket

Soon, you can pay utility bills at a nearby supermarket

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Soon, one will be able to pay utility bills at the local supermarket, while buying groceries, with the RBI allowing the setting up of payment banks.

Lenders to gain as home loan size set to increase

Lenders to gain as home loan size set to increase

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

HFCs and banks expect a drop in demand for housing loans in the short-term.

Chanda Kochhar on ICICI Pru and her arm's length mantra

Chanda Kochhar on ICICI Pru and her arm's length mantra

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Our focus around technology, cost efficiency, persistency and effective distribution channel will continue, says the ICICI Bank MD and CEO.