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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.

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.

'Women really don't want special treatment in any organisation'

'Women really don't want special treatment in any organisation'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rupa Kudva, managing director and chief executive officer of credit rating agency CRISIL, talks about her career lessons and success mantras.

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.

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.

Why easy credit for MSMEs may not take off soon

Why easy credit for MSMEs may not take off soon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The MSME sector, which is employment-intensive, accounts for 45 per cent of the country's manufacturing, 40 per cent of exports and nearly 8 per cent of gross domestic product.

IIP, CPI data reflect resilience of economy: Analysts

IIP, CPI data reflect resilience of economy: Analysts

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Industrial production (IIP) grew to a three-year high of 6.4 per cent in August, up from 4.1 per cent in July.

A tightrope walk for next RBI governor

A tightrope walk for next RBI governor

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Managing Brexit, inflation and banking reforms, along with the political environment, will be tough.

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Banks crack whip on debt rejig

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Banks have been patient and flexible in rescheduling loans.

Budget 2018: Good news for health insurance likely

Budget 2018: Good news for health insurance likely

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Govt could cut the GST rate payable every time someone buys a health insurance product; or it could also provide a larger income tax set off for those who buy a health insurance product

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.

Markets take a breather on weak global cues

Markets take a breather on weak global cues

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Metals bucked the trend and shone across the board.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

Funding the unfunded: India helps small business borrow to grow

Funding the unfunded: India helps small business borrow to grow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

MUDRA bank will help microfinancing firms to lend more.

India's infrastructure sector slows down

India's infrastructure sector slows down

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The growth in eight infrastructure industries slowed to 2.3 per cent in May mainly due to contraction in crude oil, natural gas, coal and fertilizer output.

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Pay hike for government staff: What impact it will have on the economy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Experts said the higher pay out will boost consumption demand.

For Jhunjhunwala, 'small' is actually 'big'

For Jhunjhunwala, 'small' is actually 'big'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Twenty-three of the 31 stocks in his publicly disclosed portfolio consist small-cap stocks. jhunjhunwala's portfolio rose 15.2% in Q3.

Markets extend losses on geopolitical concerns; Nifty ends below 9,200

Markets extend losses on geopolitical concerns; Nifty ends below 9,200

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices pared all intraday gains to end 0.3% and 0.5% lower

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday is likely to retain 8.5 per cent interest on PF deposits for its over 5 crore subscribers in 2013-14.

Sebi mulls new norms for changes in Sensex, Nifty

Sebi mulls new norms for changes in Sensex, Nifty

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Sebi will soon put in place new norms for changes in constituents of the key stock market indices.

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Bankruptcy code clips ArcelorMittal's India expansion plans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In 2009, ArcelorMittal had picked up a stake in Uttam Galva Steels. A new Section 29A of the IBC prohibits promoters of companies with NPAs of more than a year from bidding for these companies.

Banks cautious on growth in loans against property

Banks cautious on growth in loans against property

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

This comes at a time when competition has increased significantly.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala made $1 mn a day in one year

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Big bull's holdings cross Rs 7,200 crore (Rs 72 billion).

CRR effect: Even as public pours in cash, banks scramble to manage liquidity

CRR effect: Even as public pours in cash, banks scramble to manage liquidity

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

RBI on Monday conducted an unprecedented level of liquidity infusion to the tune of Rs 3.3 lakh crore, in which banks bid for as much as Rs 4.5 lakh crore. The central bank said it would conduct a liquidity infusion auction of Rs 1 lakh crore on Tuesday as well, to help banks tide over the liquidity crisis.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Markets end in the green amid choppy trades; Bluechips gain

Markets end in the green amid choppy trades; Bluechips gain

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Participants are keenly waiting for the January IIP.

'Bad banks' make a comeback

'Bad banks' make a comeback

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The 'bad bank' -- which will help banks clear their balance sheets by transferring the NPAs to special purpose vehicles -- has been one of the most debated ideas for stressed asset resolution.

As FinMin stepped back, loans to Mallya surged ahead

As FinMin stepped back, loans to Mallya surged ahead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

In 2010, ministry told its officers nominated on PSB boards to stay away from big-loan panels; central bank followed suit.

DeMo effect? GDP slides to 3-year low of 5.7%

DeMo effect? GDP slides to 3-year low of 5.7%

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The GDP slumped to a three-year low lagging China for the second straight quarter -- as manufacturing slowed ahead of the GST launch amid demonetisation effect.

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Nifty 50 firms' net profit estimated to grow by a modest 3.1% in Q2, reports Krishna Kant.

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

How fintech start-ups plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Fintech players are customising solutions for rural markets and helping SMEs learn how to use the services

India's core sector grows by 8% in Sept, highest in 11 months

India's core sector grows by 8% in Sept, highest in 11 months

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Eight infrastructure industries have posted a growth rate of 8 per cent for September on account of good performance by crude oil, steel and electricity sectors.

Funding the unfunded: Mudra Bank to help small firms to grow

Funding the unfunded: Mudra Bank to help small firms to grow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Industry experts estimate that demand for loans from the sector outstrips supply by more than $80 billion.

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Don't be fooled by India's fastest-growing economy tag

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Technically, the Indian economy is on road to recovery.

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

PMC Bank Crisis: 'RBI must be more pro-active'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'What is critical today in India is confidence of depositors.' 'If you have these kinds of problems spreading like this, the confidence level of a lot of people in the system gets shaken.'

No broad-based decline in core inflation

No broad-based decline in core inflation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

For August, CRISIL core inflation indicator stood at 3.6 per cent, a tad higher than RBI's measure.

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital

Midcap index hits 2-month high but Sensex ends down 119 points

Midcap index hits 2-month high but Sensex ends down 119 points

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.