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Q4 earnings likely to be weakest in many quarters

Q4 earnings likely to be weakest in many quarters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

In the December quarter, Sensex earnings had contracted 5 per cent.

Every second stock has doubled in past 15 months

Every second stock has doubled in past 15 months

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Rise in investor sentiment, return of risk appetite aid shares across the board

'Hopefully, the curve should flatten out by monsoon'

'Hopefully, the curve should flatten out by monsoon'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'If it doesn't happen, we may be in for a difficult time.' 'Our biggest problem is our population and the fact we are a very social people.' 'However, I would say two months is more than enough time for things to settle down.'

The elephant and the dragon

The elephant and the dragon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'In the Asean market, the train left at the same time for India and China, but while India's ride has been symbolic of India's rickety railways, it seems that China's has been on a bullet train,' note Renjini V R, Manmeet Ajmani and Devesh Roy.

Why India Inc is unhappy with RBI's monetary policy

Why India Inc is unhappy with RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts said a future rate cut would depend on the inflation.

Time to look at rate-sensitive stocks

Time to look at rate-sensitive stocks

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates

Joint probe on US ship, manhunt on for diesel suppliers

Joint probe on US ship, manhunt on for diesel suppliers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

A day after an FIR was filed against 35 persons on board US ship 'M V Seaman Guard Ohio,' detained for straying into Indian waters carrying weapons and ammunition, a multi-agency investigation, including officials from Research and Analysis Wing and Intelligence Bureau, has begun, sources said on Tuesday.

Sensex, Nifty crack 1% as global markets slip into red

Sensex, Nifty crack 1% as global markets slip into red

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Banks stocks continued to trade weak along with FMCG major ITC.

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'The good news is that money continues to flow into India-focussed offshore funds.'

India ranks ninth in crony-capitalism index: The Economist

India ranks ninth in crony-capitalism index: The Economist

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The study claims that from its peak of 18 per cent of gross domestic product in 2008, the crony capitalists' wealth is now down to three per cent

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Delhi's Connaught Place now world's 6th most expensive office hub

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Mumbai's alternative business district of Bandra-Kurla Complex was at 18th position.

India's manufacturing sector: More growth eyed in 2015

India's manufacturing sector: More growth eyed in 2015

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

India's manufacturing PMI rose to 54.5 in December, 2014, while in the corresponding period a year ago it stood at 50.7, just above the crucial 50 mark which separates growth from contraction.

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.

Cash crunch shadow on Sensex earnings

Cash crunch shadow on Sensex earnings

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Cash crunch shadow on Sensex earnings

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

How will the Indian markets fare in 2019?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The upcoming general elections will be the focus and the economy and market performance will pivot around that event. The general consensus is that the India stock market should be up around 10 per cent by the end of the year.

IT firms put up a poor show in Q2, all eyes now on auto, pharma

IT firms put up a poor show in Q2, all eyes now on auto, pharma

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

That resulted in a 50-basis point improvement in operating profit margins on a sequential basis.

Sensex ends flat; IT, bank shares up

Sensex ends flat; IT, bank shares up

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Domestic market is losing its trend to rate sensitive stocks post the announcement of the new RBI governor who is likely to maintain a cautious stance on interest rate cut

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Want to 'own a piece of India'?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.

Markets should recover in the next 1-2 quarters

Markets should recover in the next 1-2 quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Markets are poised for excellent growth, provided reforms continue to roll

Sensex ends shy of 26K ahead of US Fed meet; Metal shares drag

Sensex ends shy of 26K ahead of US Fed meet; Metal shares drag

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The winter session of Parliament will commence on November 26.

Pharma sector can be a good bet

Pharma sector can be a good bet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Analysts say those taking exposure through stocks could look at firms focused on domestic business

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

Sensex, Nifty end last session of 2016 in green

Sensex, Nifty end last session of 2016 in green

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment

India surprised this year, may do so again in 2015: Citigroup

India surprised this year, may do so again in 2015: Citigroup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

According to the global financial services major, following two years of sub 5 per cent growth, India's GDP is expected to be around 5.6 per cent in 2014-15 and around 6.5 per cent in 2015-16.

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

How to abolish extreme poverty: A few important tips

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.

Nifty more expensive than other emerging world indices

Nifty more expensive than other emerging world indices

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Indian companies typically have higher return on equity.

Cash that PSUs are sitting on? A whopping Rs 2 lakh crore!

Cash that PSUs are sitting on? A whopping Rs 2 lakh crore!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The amount is around a fifth of the cumulative investment in fixed assets by these companies.

Why dollar will strenghten against the rupee

Why dollar will strenghten against the rupee

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Some type of global shock adds to the allure of the dollar.

'The economy is turning for the better'

'The economy is turning for the better'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

'India easily remains one among the more attractive large economies, with high growth and stable/improving macros, as a top investment destination.' 'We are looking pretty good.'

Sensex tanks 461 points as BoJ stance rattles global peers

Sensex tanks 461 points as BoJ stance rattles global peers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Markets ended weak tracking the expiry of April derivative contracts.

Rate cut likely by September; Which stocks to buy?

Rate cut likely by September; Which stocks to buy?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A fall presents an opportunity to buy rate-sensitive stocks.

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Lack of basic sanitation affects people's dignity.

8 reasons why you MUST invest in real estate

8 reasons why you MUST invest in real estate

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

No other asset increases your wealth the way real estate does, says and if you are looking to make a lucrative investment which will surely give you the returns you deserve, property is the answer, says Saket Mohta.

Indian crude oil at 4-month low to cut govt subsidy burden

Indian crude oil at 4-month low to cut govt subsidy burden

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Indian basket represents the price of Oman and Dubai sour grade crude.

In onions, Gujarat farmers smell gold

In onions, Gujarat farmers smell gold

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Sowing up 400%; prices may be low in 2014 as Maharashtra, MP and Bengal also likely to increase acreage 15-20%.

Sensex ends below 28,000 led by financials; ICICI Bank dips 2%

Sensex ends below 28,000 led by financials; ICICI Bank dips 2%

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Financials were the top losers after sharp gains in the previous session along with ITC

Is FCI-like body needed for pulses?

Is FCI-like body needed for pulses?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The fund allocated for pulses buffer is more than 40% of entire farm ministry's 2016-17 budget.

Markets end at 2-month high; Sensex rallies 332 points on rate cut hope

Markets end at 2-month high; Sensex rallies 332 points on rate cut hope

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Broader markers outperformed their larger peers.

Hot stocks that can win you a fortune

Hot stocks that can win you a fortune

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Select companies in infra, capital goods, private banks, auto, oil & gas, and mining could be considered by investors.