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Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

Water woes, a threat to Modi's Make in India mission

Water woes, a threat to Modi's Make in India mission

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Make in India has big shortcomings when it comes to natural resources.

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Prabhu's new trade policy mum on achieving exports target

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Foreign Trade Policy: More incentives for exports, focus on ease of trading

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

India's coal, power sectors need change in mindset

India's coal, power sectors need change in mindset

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The economy can't grow without increasing electrification, which requires more power plants, and given coal is the cheapest form of fuel and is abundant, it makes sense that India is looking to boost the use of the fuel.

How NOT to usher in a cashless economy

How NOT to usher in a cashless economy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Any forced attempt to achieve anything, however lofty the goal, will result in distortions and undesired outcomes, say Anshuman Gupta and Karunakar Jha.

Can these stocks shine amid market gloom?

Can these stocks shine amid market gloom?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Investors turn their attention to export-driven sectors.

Modi@1: The govt has to take lead to meet jobs and growth goals

Modi@1: The govt has to take lead to meet jobs and growth goals

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Officials said the government had no option but to cut spending.

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

'Stop complaining,' BJP boss tells India Inc

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Take part in the growth story, Amit A Shah tells Corporate India.

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The news about the new virus strain in the UK provided them with an opportunity to take money off the table.'

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Implementation of GST is expected to increase the gross domestic product of the country.

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.

Economy likely to grow at 6.5% next fiscal

Economy likely to grow at 6.5% next fiscal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Government's push for Make in India which focuses on select 26 sectors and improving the 'ease of doing business' will aid the manufacturing/industrial growth.

Indian economy is going strong but headwinds prevail

Indian economy is going strong but headwinds prevail

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

India is set for decent growth in 2015.

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Visa, re-skilling key challenges for IT industry: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

It said while Indian IT services companies were the "disruptors" and had created the modern offshoring industry, they are now incumbents, challenged by a host of specialised and niche start-ups that have emerged in the new digital environment.

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

Japan's $34-bn pledge unmasks Modi's growth ploy

Japan's $34-bn pledge unmasks Modi's growth ploy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Modi has plenty of opportunities to test out his strategy. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott will visit India this month, and Modi will fly to Washington towards the end of September for a summit with US President Barack Obama.

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Adapting to an inevitable digital intervention is India's only hope at beating a long-standing job crisis. To do so, focus on quality education and better skill development is fundamental, says Dr Yogesh Kumar Bhatt.

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

Has RBI done the right thing by cutting rates post Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

RBI's latest rate cut will bring down home, car loan's EMI.

Car sales grow after 3 months in April

Car sales grow after 3 months in April

Rediff.com9 May 2016

During April, Maruti Suzuki India's domestic car sales were up 2.72 per cent at 86,481 units, as against 84,188 units in the same month last year.

An energy superpower? Not India!

An energy superpower? Not India!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.

Budget should not only repair, but reboot economy

Budget should not only repair, but reboot economy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

A smartly executed reform-recap will be the best booster for the economy, says Ajay Chhibber.

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

India's latest GDP numbers do not signal robust economic growth in near term.

India Inc revenue likely to grow 9-11% in June-quarter: Crisil

India Inc revenue likely to grow 9-11% in June-quarter: Crisil

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The Crisil study covered 600 companies excluding financial services and oil companies, representing 71 per cent of the overall market capitalisation of India Inc.

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

We must all plan for new reality: PM to CMs

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Modi said the biggest challenge would be to ensure that the disease does not spread to villages across the country after relaxations provided by the government.

'Government is taking LIC on BSNL route'

'Government is taking LIC on BSNL route'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'The government wants foreign companies to capture the insurance market.'

To cut or not to cut: Tug of war between RBI and govt

To cut or not to cut: Tug of war between RBI and govt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

FM he did not come down hard on Rajan to cut rates

Modi@2: Has the economy improved?

Modi@2: Has the economy improved?

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Economic growth in the last two years has stayed above seven per cent.

China's slowdown may not be good news for India: Rajan

China's slowdown may not be good news for India: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The reason, he said, was the external environment was weak.

Jaitley to Rajan: It's your turn now

Jaitley to Rajan: It's your turn now

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Arun Jaitley had a tough fiscal hill to climb.

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

6 key changes in tax rules and their impact

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pranay Bhatia offers insights on some key issues from Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget.

RBI should have cut rates to revive growth: India Inc

RBI should have cut rates to revive growth: India Inc

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Emphasising that revival of growth should be the number one priority of the RBI at this time, industry groups said apprehensions about inflation rearing its head again may prove to be misplaced.

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Will BECA scare the Chinese?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Analysts see BECA as a 'force multiplier' for India.' 'But China too is known to have such capabilities.' 'The military gap with China will continue to remain a fact of life, BECA notwithstanding,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

How to double farmers' income

How to double farmers' income

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'In the long run, the boost to farmers' incomes must come from technological breakthroughs,' says Pratap S Birthal and Digvijay S Negi.

Markets end marginally lower as investors eye Q3 GDP data

Markets end marginally lower as investors eye Q3 GDP data

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices to rise 0.6%, while the BSE Midcap was flat

Realty firms seek priority sector status for low-cost housing

Realty firms seek priority sector status for low-cost housing

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

After exporters, real estate companies are demanding a priority sector tag for loans to the low-cost housing sector.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

How India can get back on high growth path

How India can get back on high growth path

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'The revival of household savings and investment is the litmus test of whether we are on the road to recovery,' says Nitin Desai.

What do India's GDP numbers tell us?

What do India's GDP numbers tell us?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Private consumption is looking up and will get better as the full effect of the good monsoon is felt on rural income, and the effect of the payout from the Seventh Pay Commission is felt on urban income, say Anis Chakravarty & Rishi Shah.