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Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

This makes it the most valued fintech company in the country after Paytm and Walmart-owned PhonePe.

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Why India's forex kitty is all set to swell

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Analysts said even though the Indian economy is expected to slow down to 7.2 per cent in fiscal 2020, it is still the best bet for investment for foreign investors.

Worst economic crisis since Great Depression: IMF

Worst economic crisis since Great Depression: IMF

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The year 2020 could see the worst global economic fallout since the Great Depression in the 1930s, with over 170 countries likely to experience negative per capita income growth due to the raging coronavirus pandemic, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday. Georgieva made the remarks during her address on 'Confronting the Crisis: Priorities for the Global Economy' in Washington, DC, ahead of next week's annual spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Why govt must prioritise attracting foreign capital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Given the concerns around trade wars that threaten to jeopardise global capital flows as well, attracting foreign capital needs to be a policy priority, says Neelkanth Mishra.

Kia showcases concept SUV made for India

Kia showcases concept SUV made for India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The SP Concept SUV will be the first of the products to be rolled out from the company's plant in Andhra Pradesh, where it has invested USD 1 billion. The plant will have a capacity of 3 lakh units annually.

Enter midcaps with a 5 year horizon

Enter midcaps with a 5 year horizon

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Investors not stop their SIPs or STPs due to election-related uncertainty.

More bad news hit India's auto sector

More bad news hit India's auto sector

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

After auto components major Bosch Ltd, Sundaram-Clayton, Hero MotoCorp now announce temporary production shut down

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

FPIs' shift from equities to debt hits Indian bonds

FPIs' shift from equities to debt hits Indian bonds

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Indian bonds remained volatile over the past week on uncertainties over the maiden offshore sovereign bonds issuance, according to a report by DBS Group Research.

Hilton: 100 hotels in India very soon!

Hilton: 100 hotels in India very soon!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The company is confident that more hotel owners will be keen to associate themselves with the Hilton brand, the second-biggest hotel chain globally after Marriott.

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 20 lakh in 10-12 stocks'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

How to nail your student visa interview

How to nail your student visa interview

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Be well prepared. Support your argument clearly, precisely.

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already retailed over 1.65 lakh units of the model since its launch last year.

This Rs 2.4-cr Merc GT S is sure to make you drool!

This Rs 2.4-cr Merc GT S is sure to make you drool!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The company had announced its plan to launch 15 new products in 2015.

BNP Paribas sees Sensex at 50,500 in 2021; remains overweight on India

BNP Paribas sees Sensex at 50,500 in 2021; remains overweight on India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

In terms of stock selection, India continues to benefit from two phenomena - the big getting bigger and availability of quality stocks in relative abundance compared with its Asian peers.

Irani takes charge of Textiles; says new role shows PM's faith

Irani takes charge of Textiles; says new role shows PM's faith

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Talking to media persons after taking charge of the new portfolio, she side-stepped questions about Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah being behind her shift saying it is not individuals but the party who takes such decisions.

GST rates for cars, two-wheelers may be cut

GST rates for cars, two-wheelers may be cut

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The heavy industries ministersaid that the proposal for the auto scrappage policy was ready and all stakeholders have provided inputs, therefore its announcement was likely very soon.

Why M&As are on the rise in Indian tech firms

Why M&As are on the rise in Indian tech firms

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

In the last couple of months, the IT and BPO space has seen a big uptick in M&A activities, with companies merging with other entities to become bigger players.

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a simple ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan.

RIL's treasury on its toes to boost other income

RIL's treasury on its toes to boost other income

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Other income stood at about a quarter of PBIDT in the first 9 months of 2013-14

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Let all the stakeholders, especially the government, remember that if the Make in India lion needs to roar and rise again, it won't happen unless India Inc rises too, points out Shekaar Subramanian.

Modi to review ministries' work in quest for turnaround

Modi to review ministries' work in quest for turnaround

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Starting today, Modi and top officials in the Prime Minister's Office will be briefed by various central ministries and departments on their plans as well as agenda for the next five years. They will also apprise the PMO of the work they have done so far in realising the agenda of government's second term in office.

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Budget proposes major boost for infra sector

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Expressing commitment to augment the country's infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to significantly enhance capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the next fiscal, besides creating institutional structures and giving a big thrust to monetizing assets to achieve the goals of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP). Sitharaman said NIP, that was launched in December 2019 with 6,835 projects, has now been expanded to 7,400 projects and around 217 projects worth Rs 1.10 lakh crore under some key infrastructure ministries have been completed. "For 2021-22, I propose a sharp increase in capital expenditure and thus have provided Rs 5.54 lakh crores which is 34.5% more than the BE of 2020-21," the finance minister said.

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The sale will be quicker if an Indian private bank buys it; it will take longer for regulatory clearances if a foreign bank or an NBFC buys it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Allocate some parts of one's surplus income towards cryptocurrencies, considering the immense growth potential of this emerging asset class.'

It's raining malls in India this year

It's raining malls in India this year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

7.8 million square feet of mall space is under construction this year, the highest ever since 2011.

SBI posts Rs 24 bn loss in Q3 over NPA provision, 1st in 19 years

SBI posts Rs 24 bn loss in Q3 over NPA provision, 1st in 19 years

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Loss takes analysts by surprise, as they were expecting the bank to post a net profit of Rs 19 billion.

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Hyundai Motor India will raise prices of its entire product portfolio in the range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000 from Jan 2015.

Cash-rich IT service firms on a shopping spree

Cash-rich IT service firms on a shopping spree

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The top four Indian IT firms have cash reserves of nearly $15 billion with TCS alone holding $5.9 billion in reserves, followed by Infosys with $3.6 billion, and Wipro with $3.4 billion. HCL Technologies has cash reserves of $1.75 billion.

Canadian pension fund in talks with Bengaluru realtor co

Canadian pension fund in talks with Bengaluru realtor co

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

CPPIB is looking to partner with RMZ because the latter is aggressive on both new developments and acquisitions.

Coke and Pepsi start talking health and nutrition

Coke and Pepsi start talking health and nutrition

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Cola brands look for life in a parallel universe. Global majors Coke and Pepsi are going all out to stock up with health and nutrition offerings.

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Danone to enter new product categories with Protinex

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The company believes that Protinex's current powder form limits the scope of expanding the business and hence, diversification into new categories is essential for its growth.

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

NPAs under Mudra scheme rise to 5% for public sector banks

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Former RBI governors Urjit Patel and Raghuram Rajan have also expressed worry about the Mudra scheme, particularly government's target-setting practice and the rising bad loans.

Sneak peek: Honda Jazz to roll out on June 10

Sneak peek: Honda Jazz to roll out on June 10

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Built on the same platform as the new Honda City, Honda Jazz is modern and pleasing. The styling is not really revolutionary, but its razor-sharp edges give it a very modern look.

Fitch pegs India's FY21 GDP growth at 5.6%

Fitch pegs India's FY21 GDP growth at 5.6%

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Sitharaman's Budget missed deficit target for the third year in a row, pushing shortfall to 3.8 per cent of GDP in the current fiscal as compared to 3.3 per cent previously planned.

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Centre to issue government securities without foreign limits soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

While the FPI limit on most bond issues would not be raised above 6 per cent, there would be some in which there would be no limits, reports Arup Roychoudhury.

Should you invest in infrastructure funds?

Should you invest in infrastructure funds?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Better stick to equity diversified funds, says Larisssa Fernand

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

For 6th time in a row, RBI leaves key rate unchanged, lowers GDP to 9.5%

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday decided to leave benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent but maintained an accommodative stance as the economy faces heat of the second Covid wave.