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India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

India to Witness Less Job Churn In Next 5 Years

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The churn in Indian labour markets will be led by technology-driven sectors like artificial intelligence and machine learning (38 per cent), followed by data analysts and scientists (33 per cent) and data entry clerks (32 per cent).

Per capita carbon dioxide emissions to rise 3-fold

Per capita carbon dioxide emissions to rise 3-fold

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

India's per capita carbon dioxide emissions will increase by nearly three-fold to 3.5 tonnes by 2030, the Economic Survey 2009-10 said on Thursday.

India's services sector activity expands in Sep

India's services sector activity expands in Sep

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

India's services sector activity continued to expand in September, supported by favourable underlying demand amid the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, but lost some momentum from August's 18-month high level, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted India Services Business Activity Index fell from 56.7 in August to 55.2 in September, but remained well above its long-run average. "Despite easing from August, the rate of expansion was marked and the second-fastest since February 2020," the survey said.

Manufacturing sector growth stays stable in Feb

Manufacturing sector growth stays stable in Feb

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The growth momentum in India's manufacturing sector was maintained in February, with new orders and output increasing at similar rates to January, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 55.3 in February, little-changed from 55.4 in January. The February PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 20th straight month. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 indicates contraction.

CII survey predicts a dismal GDP growth in 2012-13

CII survey predicts a dismal GDP growth in 2012-13

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Economic growth slipped to a nine-year low of 6.5 per cent last financial year, but India Inc fears further deceleration in the GDP expansion during 2012-13, shows a survey.

Currency volatility, wage inflation are challenges for IT firms

Currency volatility, wage inflation are challenges for IT firms

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The IT sector is confronted with a host of issues.

Currency volatility, wage inflation are challenges for IT firms

Currency volatility, wage inflation are challenges for IT firms

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The IT sector is confronted with a host of issues.

Services sector output hits 3-month high in Nov

Services sector output hits 3-month high in Nov

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

India's services sector output growth touched a three-month high in November as business inflows rose markedly amid accommodative demand conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from 55.1 in October to 56.4 in November, indicating a sharp increase in output that was the quickest in three months even amid higher operating expenses. Survey participants linked the latest expansion to demand strength, successful marketing and a sustained upturn in sales.

Telecom revolution yet to reach 62,000 villages

Telecom revolution yet to reach 62,000 villages

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

India may have achieved a teledensity of over 65 per cent, but as many as 62,443 villages are still to get a taste of telecom revolution that started since 1995-96, says the Economic Survey 2010-11.

Budget Session: Opposition to corner govt over China, Pegasus

Budget Session: Opposition to corner govt over China, Pegasus

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The session will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha assembled together in the Central Hall and chambers of both the Houses in view of the COVID-19 situation.

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

'The story of inflation is not yet over'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The actions of Indian monetary authorities will depend on how quickly they want the inflation to come down to 4 per cent.'

RBI cuts current GDP growth to 6.9%, pegs next year's at 7.4%

RBI cuts current GDP growth to 6.9%, pegs next year's at 7.4%

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The RBI projection of 6.9 per cent GVA growth for the current fiscal comes on the back of the Economic Survey last week forecasting economic growth of 6.5 per cent.

India may grow 7.2-7.5% in H2; on way to becoming 5th largest economy: FM

India may grow 7.2-7.5% in H2; on way to becoming 5th largest economy: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

India has already become 7th largest economy of the world, he said, adding that it is expected to become 5th largest economy soon.

India Inc expects swifter recovery from 2nd wave

India Inc expects swifter recovery from 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Recovery from the second wave of the pandemic in April-May is expected to be swifter as compared to the first wave in 2020, according to the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) chief executive officers (CEOs) poll of 119 top corporate. During the second wave, the lockdowns were largely designed to limit social gatherings and impact on economic activities was restricted. This helped arrest the impact of the second wave on economic growth, according to a survey conducted by the industry lobby group Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). About 59 per cent of the CEOs polled expect the recovery in sales to be better than in the first wave for their companies, while 46 per cent of them expressed a similar trend for their respective industry sectors.

Indian economy in recovery mode: Survey

Indian economy in recovery mode: Survey

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

60 per cent of the companies reported improved industry performance at present, compared to the last six months.

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.' 'If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.'

Rising prices? Here's how to tame them

Rising prices? Here's how to tame them

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Diesel price should be freed, open market grain purchases should be ended.

How India Can Overtake China

How India Can Overtake China

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India must integrate more with East Asia by getting into regional trade arrangements, lower its tariff walls, and improve the quality of its workforce, suggests T N Ninan.

In a first, 5.9 million tonnes Lithium deposits found in J-K

In a first, 5.9 million tonnes Lithium deposits found in J-K

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Union Government on Thursday said that 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves have been found for the first time in the country in Jammu and Kashmir. Lithium is a non-ferrous metal and is one of the key components in EV batteries. "Geological Survey of India for the first time established Lithium inferred resources (G3) of 5.9 million tonnes in the Salal-Haimana area of the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir," the ministry of mines said on Thursday.

More than 80% employees expect better pay hike in 2014: Survey

More than 80% employees expect better pay hike in 2014: Survey

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

A majority of employees in the country expect better salary hikes in 2014 compared to previous years, spurred by hopes of brighter economic prospects.

Industry sees weak demand in next 3 months: Survey

Industry sees weak demand in next 3 months: Survey

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Almost 53 per cent of the companies covered by the survey felt that high cost of credit was creating a problem for India Inc.

India has 4th largest start-up hub in world

India has 4th largest start-up hub in world

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Indian IT-BPM industry raked in revenues of $119 bn in 2014-15.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and trading activity of foreign investors would guide momentum in the equity market this week, analysts said. Markets ended a five-week losing streak and gained nearly a per cent last week, helped by a sharp rebound on Friday. Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 500.65 points or 0.77 per cent and the Nifty gained 169.5 points or 0.87 per cent.

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

SC orders Centre, states to eradicate manual scavenging in phased manner

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Issuing a slew of directions, a bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat (since retired) and Aravind Kumar asked the central and state governments to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the next of kin of those who die while cleaning sewers.

India's services sector activities ease in March on COVID woes

India's services sector activities ease in March on COVID woes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India's services sector activities eased in March as growth was hit by the detrimental impact of the coronavirus pandemic and input costs remained elevated, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally-adjusted India Services Business Activity Index fell from 55.3 in February to 54.6 in March. Though the rates of expansion softened, it indicated growth for the sixth consecutive month. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Rajan opposes using RBI funds to recapitalise public sector banks

Rajan opposes using RBI funds to recapitalise public sector banks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Rajan said RBI should pay as much dividend as possible to the government, which over the past two years has run into billions of dollars

Post-coronavirus GDP, Budget targets likely in July

Post-coronavirus GDP, Budget targets likely in July

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'The numbers are null and void now. Look, we can give out projections now, but we know that a week later those numbers will also be irrelevant. So we need to wait,' a top government official said.

Bihar clocks highest growth rate of 11.95%

Bihar clocks highest growth rate of 11.95%

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

In the face of sluggish domestic demand and global economic slowdown, Bihar has recorded a staggering growth rate of 11.95 per cent rate annually at constant prices during 11th Five Year Plan, the highest among states.

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

'Work with G20 to contain foreign capital flow'

'Work with G20 to contain foreign capital flow'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Capital flows into India this fiscal year have been the highest in the country's history.

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Rather than cutting and pasting from advanced economies, we should use basic economic principles to think about what is right for India at the stage of development at which we are,' says Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

Modi's influence on making a pro-poor Budget

Modi's influence on making a pro-poor Budget

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The impact the Economic Survey had on the Budget proposals and the influence the Prime Minister wielded on them deserve close attention.

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Manufacturing activities in India advanced further and touched a 31-month high in May supported by stronger increase in new orders and favourable market conditions, which in turn generated more employment opportunities, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, indicating the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since October 2020. The May PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 23rd straight month.

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Luxury property prices up 8-12% in 2022; surpasses 2015 peak level

Luxury property prices up 8-12% in 2022; surpasses 2015 peak level

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Prices of luxury properties appreciated by 8-12 per cent during the last year across major cities and has breached the 2015 peak level, according to India Sotheby's International Realty. In its annual 'Luxury Outlook Survey 2023', India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) revealed that 61 per cent of High-Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High-Net-worth Individuals (UHNIs) are looking to buy luxury real estate during 2023-24. The sample size of the survey is more than 500 HNIs and UHNIs.

India's GDP growth to cross 8% this fiscal: Panagariya

India's GDP growth to cross 8% this fiscal: Panagariya

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

India economy clocked a five-year high growth rate of 7.6 per cent in 2015-16.

No decision on lowering GDP projection yet: FM

No decision on lowering GDP projection yet: FM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

In the Economic Survey, the government had projected that India's GDP growth would be between 8.75 per cent to 9.25 per cent this fiscal.

Economic inequality rises marginally in 5 years

Economic inequality rises marginally in 5 years

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

The minister said the international experience suggests that the inequalities tend to increase in the early phase of development.

India's services sector hits rock bottom in April

India's services sector hits rock bottom in April

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index stood at 5.4 in April, an extreme decline from 49.3 in March, and indicative of the most severe contraction in services output since records began in December 2005. As per the IHS Markit India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below that denotes contraction.