News for 'Commodities Research'

Sensex ends 156 points lower as RBI keeps key rates unchanged

Sensex ends 156 points lower as RBI keeps key rates unchanged

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Bank Nifty pared all its intraday gains to end over 1% lower led by losses in BoB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and Bank of India

Fed rate hike may push the world into recession

Fed rate hike may push the world into recession

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The year 2015 may well turn out to be a watershed in global macroeconomic adjustment.

Note ban shadow lingers over one in four BSE 200 stocks

Note ban shadow lingers over one in four BSE 200 stocks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Quite a few large- and mid-cap stocks are yet to recover from the note ban, pharma, banking and rural demand-based industries among laggards.

Markets end over 2-week lows ahead of Fed meet

Markets end over 2-week lows ahead of Fed meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Investors booked profit ahead of the outcome of the two-day US Fed policy meet which begins today.

Iran's president arrives in India; Chabahar, trade, security to top agenda

Iran's president arrives in India; Chabahar, trade, security to top agenda

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Hassan Rouhani to offer Friday prayers in Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid.

Vedanta appoints former Rio Tinto head as CEO

Vedanta appoints former Rio Tinto head as CEO

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Albanese, 56, will take the helm on April 1.

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

It reported a loss of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million), the first such negative result in 10 years.

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps each in Feb, Apr: Goldman Sachs

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps each in Feb, Apr: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The global financial services major had earlier said that the central bank would keep its policy rates on hold.

NSE hopes BSE's luck will rub off on its issue prospects

NSE hopes BSE's luck will rub off on its issue prospects

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The bourse's valuations may get a boost, as it gets set for its OFS of about Rs 10,000 crore.

Should you sell stocks in May? No, say analysts

Should you sell stocks in May? No, say analysts

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Long-term investors can stay put in the markets, but should brace for volatility

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals

'RBI may hold rates on Jan 28 policy review'

'RBI may hold rates on Jan 28 policy review'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

In the mid-quarter review on December 18, the Reserve Bank left key policy rates unchanged but said it will hike interest rates if inflation does not subside.

Why onion price has hit 8-month high

Why onion price has hit 8-month high

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Traders say prices will remain elevated due to increased demand, lower availability

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

If financials and oil sectors were removed, India Inc has done quite well.

Stocks log steady gains amid Trump turmoil

Stocks log steady gains amid Trump turmoil

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The BSE Sensex moved up 103 points to 35,319.35, while the wider NSE Nifty finished at 10,741.70, up 23.90 points.

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Faced with sluggish economic growth and dwindling exports, China on Wednesday devalued its currency for the second consecutive day.

Sensex crosses 27K after 6 weeks, bluechips rule

Sensex crosses 27K after 6 weeks, bluechips rule

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Markets climb higher tracking global cues.

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty holds above 9,600

Sensex ends marginally lower, Nifty holds above 9,600

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Aviation companies were in focus with all the three airliners SpiceJet, InterGlobe Aviation and Jet Airways adding in the range of 2% to 3% on the BSE

Sensex ends almost flat, Nifty falls below 11,400

Sensex ends almost flat, Nifty falls below 11,400

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Investors booked profits in range-bound trade, led by PSU, oil & gas, energy, infrastructure, telecom, realty, healthcare, bankex, FMCG, capital goods and power counters.

Transporters' stir pushes bhindi price to over Rs 100/kg

Transporters' stir pushes bhindi price to over Rs 100/kg

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

While okra was being sold for Rs 100-120 a kg and cauliflower for Rs 120-140 a kg in Mumbai and its suburbs, all other vegetable prices have increased by almost 100 per cent since July 20.

How to double farmers' income

How to double farmers' income

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'In the long run, the boost to farmers' incomes must come from technological breakthroughs,' says Pratap S Birthal and Digvijay S Negi.

Great fall of China sinks world stocks, dollar

Great fall of China sinks world stocks, dollar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Beijing did not announce expected policy support over the weekend

Onion prices remain high at up to Rs 70/kg

Onion prices remain high at up to Rs 70/kg

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Traders said wholesale prices are firm as supplies from producing regions have been lower in the past couple of days.

Job situation bleak as hiring slumps by 45%

Job situation bleak as hiring slumps by 45%

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Wipro, Steel Authority of India, HDFC Bank, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam, Bharat Heavy Electricals and Reliance Commnications among companies reporting a decline in headcount in FY17.

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Are Indian markets prepared for higher inflation?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Analysts expect inflation to peak in the first half of 2016-17 and moderate, thereafter, on the back of positive impact of monsoons

Onion prices rise to Rs 40/kg, nothing to panic, says govt

Onion prices rise to Rs 40/kg, nothing to panic, says govt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Prices of the key vegetable have also gone up in various cities.

Sensex gains 231 points, Nifty ends above 9,350

Sensex gains 231 points, Nifty ends above 9,350

Rediff.com4 May 2017

In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively.

Sensex ends 84 points higher; HUL, L&T up 2%

Sensex ends 84 points higher; HUL, L&T up 2%

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Gains were led by HUL on better-than-expected margins in March quarter and capital goods shares.

India's manufacturing output at nearly 2-year peak in Nov: HSBC

India's manufacturing output at nearly 2-year peak in Nov: HSBC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The headline HSBC India Purchasing Managers' Index -- a composite gauge designed to give a single-figure snapshot of manufacturing business conditions -- stood at 53.3 in November significantly higher from 51.6 in October.

RBI's fears on inflation may not play out

RBI's fears on inflation may not play out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The US Fed's rate cycle is set to turn later this year, but India is in a much better position than it was in 2013.

GM field trials: Regulator proposes but most states decline

GM field trials: Regulator proposes but most states decline

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A survey conducted by Business Standard reveals that a majority of the country's states are still firmly against the move, while a few are open to considering only conditionally.

Market crash: These are the biggest wealth destroyers

Market crash: These are the biggest wealth destroyers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Eight Sensex biggies such as Reliance, L&T, BHEL, SBI and ICICI Bank are among the worst hit.

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Rediff.com29 May 2015

23 Nifty companies reported an annual decline in net profit.

ITC follows the Aashirvaad trail

ITC follows the Aashirvaad trail

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Today Aashirvaad, ITC says, has 75 per cent of the market.

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

Nifty ends below 8,650 on first day of August F&O series

Nifty ends below 8,650 on first day of August F&O series

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

ICICI Bank was the top loser along with index heavyweights RIL, ITC and HDFC.

It's time to note the rise of a 'New China'

It's time to note the rise of a 'New China'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

It is important to note that slowdown in activity is really confined to a selected few regions within China.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Crude oil price may stay low for some time

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

This means lower losses on fuel sales by Indian oil companies and a shrinking oil subsidy bill for the government.

How RIL can save $450 million a year

How RIL can save $450 million a year

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Imported Ethane will substitute its current propane imports and a portion of naphtha used for ethylene production.