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Japan crisis may hike LNG prices

Japan crisis may hike LNG prices

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Rating agency Crisil said on Friday that Asian spot LNG prices are expected to go up in the short term due to power generation disruptions in Japan.

1% interest rate hike cuts SME profits by 14%

1% interest rate hike cuts SME profits by 14%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The study covers 3,234 SMEs, with sales turnover ranging from Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) to Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion). It includes manufacturing, trading and service companies in 30 industries across 20 states.

Now, rating for B-schools

Now, rating for B-schools

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

In December 2010, Mumbai-based Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies received an A*** grading by credit rating agency Crisil.

Consumer durable firms step up investments

Consumer durable firms step up investments

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Consumer durable companies are stepping up investments in production and distribution to cash in on the demand the industry is witnessing. According to a recent report by research agency Crisil, the Rs 25,000-crore consumer durable industry is slated to grow at a rate of 17-18 per cent over the next five years, to touch Rs 60,000 crore.

RIL's R Ravimohan is dead

RIL's R Ravimohan is dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

After a stint in Crisil as chairman, Mohan joined the Mukesh Ambani-led company as executive director in August this year, RIL spokesperson said.

How he is putting Lifestyle back on track

How he is putting Lifestyle back on track

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The closely-held company, which runs 22 Lifestyle departmental stores, 11 Home Centre furniture and household accessory stores and six value format Splash stores, had totted up losses of Rs 46.5 crore (Rs 465 million) in the first nine months of 2008-09, up sharply from Rs 18.9 crore (Rs 189 million) in the whole of 2007-08.

'Regulatory regime has brought us a world of good'

'Regulatory regime has brought us a world of good'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Rating agency Standard & Poor's is using the experience of working with the Indian rating agency, Crisil, a subsidiary of S&P, to its advantage. Deven Sharma, president, Standard & Poor's, spoke to Rajesh Bhayani

Not Lehman but a Northern Rock moment for India

Not Lehman but a Northern Rock moment for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Most of the NBFCs do not take public deposits but that does not mean they cannot create systemic risks. The banking system has at least Rs 57,000 crore exposure to IL&FS. Haven't the banks invested public money in IL&FS papers, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How brands are fighting back as global crises hit home

How brands are fighting back as global crises hit home

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Trust today means more than the belief that a brands' products will work as advertised; consumers want to believe that the company truly cares for its customers.

Do fiscal deficits hurt growth?

Do fiscal deficits hurt growth?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

It boils down to whether greater government spending makes up for lower private consumption or whether, through higher interest rates or inflation, it hurts it.

Spectrum auction revenues may help reduce deficit

Spectrum auction revenues may help reduce deficit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Better than projected revenues from the spectrum auction for 3G services and Broadband Wireless Access is likely to reduce the Centre's fiscal deficit to 4.47 per cent of the GDP during 2010-11 from an estimated 5.5 per cent and curtail its huge borrowings.

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Bankers said as part of its debt reduction plan, Canada's Brookfield-sponsored India Infrastructure Trust acquired a pipeline for Rs 13,000 crore from East West Pipeline Ltd, an arm of Reliance Industries Holding Private Ltd, and all the liabilities are now off the subsidiary's books.

Sebi wants listed firms to provide sufficient info

Sebi wants listed firms to provide sufficient info

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

This would help investors to get a fair understanding of the companies, Sebi chairman, C B Bhave said while launching independent equity research by Crisil in Mumbai on Tuesday.

India's carbon credit claims to triple in 3 years

India's carbon credit claims to triple in 3 years

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The number of carbon credits or certified emission reduction (CERs) issued for a cut in the release of greenhouse gases into the environment is set to triple in India over the next three years, due to a rising number of claims from rapidly growing renewable energy (RE) projects.

Should RBI raise interest rates?

Should RBI raise interest rates?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

A rate hike will set back the recovery process, but if RBI does raise rates, it will be to prevent the rise in food prices from spilling over to other sectors and to dampen inflationary expectations.

'Need for rating agencies for colleges'

'Need for rating agencies for colleges'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

An alternative approach has been demonstrated by IIT Bombay, which has been transmitting live, through Edusat and webcast, about 1,000 hours of its own classroom teaching free of cost every semester.

'Climate change is a big area of business'

'Climate change is a big area of business'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

In an interview with BS, Roopa Kudva appears most excited about climate change. Another area is the grading of listed equities which, according to her, is an extension of IPO-grading.

Has RBI underestimated the slowdown in economic activity?

Has RBI underestimated the slowdown in economic activity?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Most analysts expect the note ban to sharply hit GVA growth in Q3 and Q4, and the central bank's stance is being called into question.

'Cement industry in India is institutionalising'

'Cement industry in India is institutionalising'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

With infrastructure claiming a larger share, movement and distribution of cement is bound to change.

Paradox of India's weak industrial growth

Paradox of India's weak industrial growth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Electricity generation has outperformed the industrial production index for five months in a row this financial year, even as the broader economy is struggling to grow.

MF assets reach record high in May

MF assets reach record high in May

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The country's mutual fund industry posted five per cent growth in average assets under management (AUM) to touch all-time high of Rs 8.68 lakh crore in May on the back of strong inflows into money market and income funds.

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Electric cars have a mountain to climb before winning market share

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with infrastructure issues -- the high cost of EVs and a greater OEM (original equipment manufacturer) focus on electrifying two-wheelers and commercial vehicles first -- the share of such vehicles is expected to be 4 per cent by 2030, reports Pavan Lall.

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Fundamentals of Indian economy strong, has capacity to bounce back: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

At the pre-Budget meeting at Niti Aayog, Modi called for a focussed effort from all stakeholders in order to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy. The participants urged the government to focus on credit expansion, exports growth, governance of PSBs, increasing consumption and job creation.

FM may partially roll back stimulus in Budget

FM may partially roll back stimulus in Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

On the eve of the Budget presentation, economists on Thursday said the they expect the government to roll back some of the stimulus measures, as the economic growth is on rebound with the Economic Survey projecting the GDP to expand by up to 8.75 per cent in FY'11.

Conditions not ripe for fuller rupee convertibility: RBI official

Conditions not ripe for fuller rupee convertibility: RBI official

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A freely convertible country must have sound macroeconomic policies.

Demonetisation to hit short term economic growth

Demonetisation to hit short term economic growth

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Significant portion of the funds used to fuel urban demand have become illegal and inoperative.

'Cut in IPOs' listing time will save Rs 800 cr'

'Cut in IPOs' listing time will save Rs 800 cr'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Sebi's 'recent directive to reduce the time between the closure of an IPO and its listing to 12 days from 22 will lead to interest savings of approximately Rs 800 crore annually for the retail and high net worth individual investors,' the study said.

GDP or GVA: Which shows India's real economic growth?

GDP or GVA: Which shows India's real economic growth?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

CRISIL chief economist D K Joshi is of the opinion that GDP is an indicator of the health of the economy.

Wipro shares jump nearly 3% ahead of Nifty inclusion next month

Wipro shares jump nearly 3% ahead of Nifty inclusion next month

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Wipro's scrip jumped 2.97 per cent to Rs 468.50 on the NSE.

Strong GDP growth would aid tourism

Strong GDP growth would aid tourism

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The higher outlay for the Commonwealth Games would aid the hotel sector in faster execution of the projects in the NCR region.

5 tips for investing in NCDs

5 tips for investing in NCDs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Unlike bank FDs that are considered risk-free investments, NCDs do carry a certain amount of risk, primary among them is the risk of default, either servicing the interest payment or meeting their principal repayment obligations.

FinMin likely to stick to capital infusion plan for PSU banks

FinMin likely to stick to capital infusion plan for PSU banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The capital infusion would help improve the financial health of banks. While some banks would get necessary regulatory capital while others would get it for fueling growth.

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.

At Rs 1700 crore, Jhunjunwala takes his biggest hit in 10 quarters

At Rs 1700 crore, Jhunjunwala takes his biggest hit in 10 quarters

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

His portfolio was worth Rs 12,333 crore at the end of June 2018. It was worth Rs 10,633 crore at the end of the September quarter. Smallcaps account for the largest number of his stock-picks. Such a fall has now happened for the third quarter in a row.

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Private investment revival pushed to 2019

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The return of private investment now struggles with lack of funds and election-driven uncertainty.

EMIs shouldn't exceed 35% of net income

EMIs shouldn't exceed 35% of net income

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Also build a contingency fund equal to 9 to 12 months of expenses.

Asian banks unaffected by global crisis

Asian banks unaffected by global crisis

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Asian financial institutions have remained relatively unaffected by the global financial crisis, with their write-downs constituting just six per cent of the worldwide credit losses, estimated to be $300 billion so far, a latest report said.According to rating agency Crisil, most Asian financial institutions and global institutions with dominant exposure in Asia have remained relatively unscathed as they were shielded by their asset mix.

Subir Gokarn, a fierce proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Subir Gokarn, a fierce proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Gokarn was the first Indian central banker who regularised warnings to the government, through the monetary policy statement, on the need to reduce fiscal deficit.

India to have 100 million 3G subscribers in 5 yrs

India to have 100 million 3G subscribers in 5 yrs

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Research firm Crisil on Monday said that the 3G services industry subscriber base is likely to touch the 100-million mark by the end of its fifth year in operation.

'Market volatility may last a year'

'Market volatility may last a year'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

The volatility in Indian markets will take another 12 months to ease out. There are market cycles and economic cycles. We had a 4-year bear phase during 1994-97. The markets are still trading at reasonable levels compared to the one year forward price-to-earnings ratio multiple of 2005-06.