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In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In the past 12 months, such earnings have grown in double digits in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea.

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Economy to grow by 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal, says FM.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

10 reasons why India won't grow at 8% plus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Technology purchases in the People's Republic will reach $136 billion this year, four times more than in India.

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

It's bright and sunny, tweets PM Modi as he arrives in Brisbane

It's bright and sunny, tweets PM Modi as he arrives in Brisbane

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation tour during which he will attend the annual G20 summit and hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

Rupee sees biggest one-day gain in seven weeks

Rupee sees biggest one-day gain in seven weeks

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The gains will provide a much-needed reprieve after the rupee fell for a fifth week and hit an over two-month low last week in trade.

US think tank seeks suspension of trade policies with India

US think tank seeks suspension of trade policies with India

Rediff.com15 May 2013

From Lalit K Jha Washington, May 15 (PTI) Alleging that recent trade policies of India are jeopardising its trade ties with the US, a Washington-based think tank has recommended the Congress to suspend trade benefits for New Delhi. "To be clear, a strong, growing, and collaborative trade relationshi ...

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Few mind-blowing events that rocked India Inc in 2014

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Key events that rocked India Inc in 2014 and one of them is Vishal Sikka taking over reins at Infosys.

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

How India will create 11 lakh jobs in six months

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rituparna Chakraborty, co-founder and EVP, TeamLease Services explains which sectors will contribute to India's growth story.

Martin Sorrell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

Martin Sorrell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Martin Sorell on how effective is Modi's media strategy

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.

China's defence budget=$175 bn. India's=$46 bn

China's defence budget=$175 bn. India's=$46 bn

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'If the Chinese intent is to be gauged based on its aggression in the South China Sea, greater forays in the Indian Ocean, a hawk's attitude towards Taiwan, flying its fighters repeatedly over the Senkaku islands in the East China Sea and creating strategic assets globally, there would be a requirement for strategic partnerships for India,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

PM to commanders: Be ready for 'invisible' enemy

PM to commanders: Be ready for 'invisible' enemy

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday told his military commanders that he saw a "rare" possibility of a full scale war but asked them to be ready for "invisible" enemy and challenges which will be "less predictable" in a changing world.

FULL TEXT of President's R-Day address to the nation

FULL TEXT of President's R-Day address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The President talked about demonetisation, electoral reforms and disruptions in Parliament.

'India is one of our most exciting operations'

'India is one of our most exciting operations'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'As the world changes, we will be on a constant change programme too,' advertising agency J Walter Thompson Global Chief Executive Officer Tamara Ingram and South Asia CEO Tarun Rai tell Viveat Susan Pinto.

Economic growth may not exceed 6.8% without reforms: Bibek Debroy

Economic growth may not exceed 6.8% without reforms: Bibek Debroy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

We should improve the business climate in Mumbai and Delhi, and India's ranking would immediately shoot up, says Bibek Debroy, a full member of NITI Aayog.

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'What we need is right skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling.'

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

How Modi, Xi can tackle the worrying trade deficit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Since the bilateral deficit is a reality -- and a worry -- we need to find a way to deal with it,' says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The key proposals from the IT industry that were not addressed included removal of dual levies on software products

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Doctors, lawyers and academics on strike

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the angst of the professions.

IT: Provide relief from service tax and VAT double taxation

IT: Provide relief from service tax and VAT double taxation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The industry employs about 10 million workforce.

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

China Q2 GDP growth seen cooling to 7-year low, more stimulus expected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Shocks from Brexit could also hurt one of China's biggest export markets.

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.

Markets cheer Economic Survey; Sensex up nearly 500 points

Markets cheer Economic Survey; Sensex up nearly 500 points

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Sensex firm on favourable GDP numbers for FY16.

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon committed a fresh investment of $3 billion, in addition to the $2 billion it announced in 2014.

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

'Anti-nationalism' in the business world

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Global investment is agnostic when it comes to nationalism, says Kanika Datta.

'Brexit will have no alarming impact'

'Brexit will have no alarming impact'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I am very optimistic about Tech Mahindra'.

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

'Foreign investors worried about loss of momentum'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

'The challenge in India will be reviving consumption/investment.' 'If the negative surprise in earnings is very sharp or lasts longer than March, it can trigger a sharp sell-off.'

India will continue to be a stock picker's paradise!

India will continue to be a stock picker's paradise!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

'We are in the middle of an unprecedented SIP revolution.' 'Monthly inflow through SIPs will be Rs 15,000 crore to Rs 20,000 crore soon.' 'Traditional avenues of Indian savings like bank fixed deposits, gold or real estate are no longer attractive to invest.'

Cashless transaction: Going beyond plastic money

Cashless transaction: Going beyond plastic money

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

For those who are sceptical about using debit or credit cards, even when faced with cash crunch, Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar.com, lists out a few safe cashless options that can be exercised through mobile phones.

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

'Why does govt treat the people like enemies?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'This (opposition to the project) is not just architects, but everyone needs to know more.' 'We need to be allowed to participate, maybe, you can ignore what we have to say, that's your decision.' 'At least follow the process.

Rediff Q: Will this Budget be a gamechanger?

Rediff Q: Will this Budget be a gamechanger?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Harsh Roongta, Mahesh Padmanabhan, Anil Rego answer the most sought after questions on Budget Day.

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

E-mobility is only one among the several fronts on which Mahindra is waging a battle of aspirations, to future-proof the $19-billion tractor-to-technology conglomerate, says Nikhil Inamdar.

It's time to check in to India!

It's time to check in to India!

Rediff.com2 May 2017

India needs 1.4 million hotel beds a night but has only 2.4 lakh, points out Rahul Pandit, MD and CEO of Ginger Hotels.

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