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Post Walmart deal, Flipkart will likely build a $1 bn M&A warchest

Post Walmart deal, Flipkart will likely build a $1 bn M&A warchest

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Readying its game plan, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce giant plans to renew talks of investments in various companies such as Swiggy, BookMyShow, Pepperfry, UrbanClap

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

From Chief Minister EK Palaniswami to Seeman to TTV Dhinakaran to elder brother M K Azhagiri, everyone's favourite target these days seems to the DMK chief Stalin, which is good news in an election year, but that doesn't mean he is going to sweep the polls, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Banks Board Bureau to be set up in 4 months: FinMin

Banks Board Bureau to be set up in 4 months: FinMin

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

It will be headed by Secretary, Department of Financial Services.

Sensex logs 1st loss in four days; banks play spoilsport

Sensex logs 1st loss in four days; banks play spoilsport

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Despite a strong start to trade today, key benchmark indices retreated sharply from their higher levels following bouts of profit-taking amid fresh weakness in the rupee against the dollar.

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

Decoding Modi govt's economic priorities

Decoding Modi govt's economic priorities

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Modi govt has a unique style of working, say experts.

Which way is the market headed?

Which way is the market headed?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

As we say shalom to 2016, the key drivers for the markets in the year ahead have become more obvious, says Neeraj Gambhir, managing director and head of fixed income, India, Nomura. First, there is a surging dollar. Second, rising commodity prices. Then, we have the effects of demonetisation.

Looking to transfer home loan? Read this

Looking to transfer home loan? Read this

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

If you have availed a home loan from an NBFC, you can shift your existing home loan to a bank and benefit from the MCLR regime, suggests Ratan Choudhary, head - home loans, Paisabazaar.com.

Mr Jaitley, we expect a 'positive' Budget from you

Mr Jaitley, we expect a 'positive' Budget from you

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The new Budget would do well to fill up the gaps and pave a strong way forward to ensure that the optimism surrounding it is not short-lived.

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

Investor wealth zooms over Rs 23 lakh cr so far this year

Investor wealth zooms over Rs 23 lakh cr so far this year

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

In contrast, investors' wealth had surged by over Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1 trillion) to Rs 70,44,431 crore (Rs 70,444.31 billion) in 2013.

'Investors: Be prepared for volatility in 2018'

'Investors: Be prepared for volatility in 2018'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'The outcome of next year's assembly elections, macroeconomic indicators/corporate earnings growth and global events could keep the markets choppy.'

'India to see 40 billion-dollar e-commerce cos in five years'

'India to see 40 billion-dollar e-commerce cos in five years'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

In the past three weeks, early-stage venture capital firm Matrix Partners has invested in three start-ups.

Rupee sees best single-day gain in a month

Rupee sees best single-day gain in a month

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The rupee had gained 2 paise to end at 60.93 against the greenback in Thursday's trade.

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Platform deals see a big push from investors

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Decision to build or buy a platform is a function of price but buyouts are helping large investors create a medium and influence outcomes.

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'Most of the measures the finance minister announced will take effect after the lockdown.' 'By that time, millions of people will be starving.'

With fatter wallet, Paytm goes for the kill

With fatter wallet, Paytm goes for the kill

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The mobile wallet player plans to add more Chinese sellers to its e-commerce platform and boost technology for its soon-to-be-launched payments bank

Dalai Lama snub and India's plans to reset China ties

Dalai Lama snub and India's plans to reset China ties

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

'If, as appears to be the case, India is on way to 'mending fences' with China, and China is equally desirous to 'reset' the relationship, this could be a self-reflexive moment in India's positioning vis-a-vis not just the Dalai Lama, but also the Tibetan issue and China as a whole,' points out China expert Alka Acharya.

A good balancing act, Mr Jaitley!

A good balancing act, Mr Jaitley!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Budget provides a reassuring message about Prime Minister Narendra Modi staying the course.

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

Buy Coal India and ONGC stocks under stake-sale overhang

Buy Coal India and ONGC stocks under stake-sale overhang

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Buy these stocks on any correction as both the companies have strong long-term prospects

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

'Stay invested in the equity markets'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'If I had to highlight one area that will do well, it is the financial assets -- that is the private sector banks, insurance and mutual funds.'

FreeCharge, MobiKwik in merger talks

FreeCharge, MobiKwik in merger talks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

New entity is likely to get a top-up of $200 million from a Chinese investor

How Indian banks will change by 2025

How Indian banks will change by 2025

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Most adult Indians should have access to bank deposits, credit and remittance facilities as well as insurance and mutual fund products in the next decade, and technology will play a big role in this transformation, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

A few lessons for presenting a balanced Budget

A few lessons for presenting a balanced Budget

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Getting the balance between fiscal restraint and growth-contracting policy remains a problem.

For money, don't huddle: RBI to banks

For money, don't huddle: RBI to banks

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

'Space out when raising funds; Sebi mulls securitisation platform'

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Let's pray we see closure of bad loans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'When bankers are hounded by investigative agencies for credit decisions going wrong and defaulters are treated like outcasts, who will borrow money and who will lend?' asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SBI sees 15% loan growth in FY16

SBI sees 15% loan growth in FY16

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

SBI sees 15% loan growth in FY16.

MCX-SX may bring foreign investors

MCX-SX may bring foreign investors

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

MCX has been struggling to raise funds with a rights issue, ending on Thursday.

Indian markets beat global peers, record best performance

Indian markets beat global peers, record best performance

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Indian markets rose 19 per cent in the first half of this financial year, the best performance by any market during this period, globally.

Investment gurus on how to maximise returns in 2015

Investment gurus on how to maximise returns in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Be a disciplined investor for attractive returns, says fund managers.

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

It's a good time to position India as a manufacturing hotspot

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Though growth in China is unlikely to slow down soon, India should prepare to take advantage of a shifting of gears there.

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two members recommended bringing down the rate by 50 bps in the April policy.

Innovation to differentiate us in marketplace: Wipro

Innovation to differentiate us in marketplace: Wipro

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The company will significantly increase its rate of patent filing.

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Ban on deposit schemes may cut gold sales by 25%

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Bill provides comprehensive legislation to prohibit unregulated deposits, with punishment for those promoting such schemes or defaulting on repayment.

Will silver outperform gold in 2018?

Will silver outperform gold in 2018?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Silver has a dual role - 60 per cent of the total silver produced is used for industrial purposes in the electrical & electronics segment and photovoltaic demand mostly for solar panels.

Bankruptcy bill passage enthuse markets; Nifty settles at 7,900

Bankruptcy bill passage enthuse markets; Nifty settles at 7,900

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Participants are eagerly waiting for the key macrodata -- IIP and CPI numbers due to be released later today.

Rupee falls on year-end FII sell-off

Rupee falls on year-end FII sell-off

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The rupee had weakened by 23 paise to end at 63.51 against the American currency on Wednesday on month-end dollar demand from oil companies and persisting selling by foreign funds in stocks.

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rs 156,000 crore: Shareholders earned this last year

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Wonder why corporate India is showering dividends?