News for 'FY18'

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The weakness in the stock was because of inspections by the American drug regulator at its Halol plant in Gujarat which resulted in eight observations, as well as a downward revision of speciality drug payoffs.

'Markets' upward move will be fraught with volatility'

'Markets' upward move will be fraught with volatility'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

For rest of the year, the issue is largely going to be the balance between growth rates and macro stability versus interest rates, says Sankaran Naren.

Why govt insurance firms posted such huge losses

Why govt insurance firms posted such huge losses

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Multiple reasons accounted for the losses, including manpower crunch and lack of clarity on the merger of National, United and Oriental, reports Namrata Acharya.

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

How did marquee Dalal Street investors fare in the Jan-Mar quarter that saw the BSE Sensex tank 10 per cent?

'Never send back Mahalakshmi when she comes to your house'

'Never send back Mahalakshmi when she comes to your house'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

P S Jayakumar, managing director and chief executive officer, Bank of Baroda, speaks to Abhijit Lele & Hamsini Karthik about loan recoveries, sounding more confident than a year before.

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

CAG audit of GST reveals systemic flaws, not just glitches

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The CAG audit and other data suggests it could be far from the efficient new alternative that was once conceptualised. A conclusive review remains elusive till the government begins to release more granular and comparable data on the complex backend of GST to a deeper scrutiny, by researchers, auditors and the public.

Markets hit an all-time high. Now what?

Markets hit an all-time high. Now what?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Motilal Oswal of Motilal Oswal Financial Services tells Puneet Wadhwa why he thinks the current market levels will sustain.

Credit Suisse downgrades RIL to underperform

Credit Suisse downgrades RIL to underperform

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The brokerage reduced its target price for the company to Rs 995 per share from Rs 1,350 apiece. Credit Suisse said RIL's liabilities increased from $19 billion to $65 billion in four years.

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Motown slowdown hits motor insurance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

In the June quarter, growth in the segment stood at around 4 per cent, with premium collection at Rs 15,724 crore against Rs 15,074 crore in the same period of FY19. This was the lowest growth in the last five quarters, starting from Q1FY19.

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

After demonetisation, sharp fall in PE valuation offers an attractive entry point into some quality names and these 3 FMCG companies are expected to see the fastest growth in earnings with at least 15 per cent upside potential

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Relax fiscal consolidation, boost public capex and reduce cost of finance, industry tells Centre

Invested in telecom stocks? It's good time to exit

Invested in telecom stocks? It's good time to exit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Experts say going ahead data price will fall further due to competition

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Lenders cautious as Cox & Kings defaults on commercial paper of Rs 200 cr

Lenders cautious as Cox & Kings defaults on commercial paper of Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Cox & Kings had a total debt of Rs 3,238 crore at end of FY19 and this included both short-term and long-term loans.

Good news for techies; 25,000 openings in Indian IT sector

Good news for techies; 25,000 openings in Indian IT sector

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

From Accenture to IBM, IT hiring is set to gain pace where most of these openings are for lateral hiring for people with 4-6 years of experience.

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

As shares plunge to 5-year low, Sun Pharma promoters poorer by Rs 12,660 crore in 10 days

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Sun Pharma's market capitalisation stood at Rs 100,050 crore on December 5, with its share price closing at Rs 417 a piece - lowest since March 2013.

A month later, India Inc's still grappling with GST

A month later, India Inc's still grappling with GST

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Experts said the slowdown could be attributed to adjustments leading to destocking and the offering of discounts by companies as the government ushered in the new indirect taxation system on July 1.

Why Kumar Mangalam Birla is the undisputed king of India's cement sector

Why Kumar Mangalam Birla is the undisputed king of India's cement sector

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The acquisition of the debt-laden Binani has catapulted Birla-owned UltraTech to the top spot in India, leaving it free to turn attention to overseas market

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

How Air India plans to spread its wings in both East and West

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Besides lining up Bali, Nairobi and Toronto flights, the airline is also planning flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong. The network expansion will help the national carrier grow its market share and capitalise on the capacity vaccum created by the collapse of Jet Airways.

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The growth in imports was led by product categories such as diagnostic items, ultra-sonogram machines, MRI and ECG apparatus, syringes with needles, suture needles, digital thermometers, malaria diagnostic kits, and hearing aids.

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

RBI switches back to GDP to measure economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Even the Central Statistical Office has started using GDP as the main measure of economic activities since January 15 this year

Why Motilal Oswal sees over 20% equity return in 2018

Why Motilal Oswal sees over 20% equity return in 2018

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Motilal Oswal, chairman and managing director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, tells Puneet Wadhwa that with Moody's upgrading India's sovereign rating and earnings growth coming back, the country will remain a hot destination for foreign investors.

French firm's Indian arm buys Prabhat's dairy business

French firm's Indian arm buys Prabhat's dairy business

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Besides the dairy business, the transaction also involves sale of 100 per cent shareholding in Sunfresh Agro Industries, a step-downsubsidiary of Prabhat, via a share purchase agreement, the company said.

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The company hires postgraduate and PhD students from A+ grade institutes to be part of its research team.

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to 3-year low

Demand for gold, imports nosedive to 3-year low

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

This is good news for the central government at a time when crude oil prices are rising.

CCD company plans to offload debt

CCD company plans to offload debt

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Sical Logistics' board of directors, which met to consider approval of the June quarter financial results, asked the management to come out with recommendations for the same.

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

M&M is keen to increase the number of factories in the Africa region and plans are afoot to have one each in Sudan and Kenya.

'We are a consumption-based economy, demand will not go away easily'

'We are a consumption-based economy, demand will not go away easily'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

For India Inc, latest GDP figures signal a turnaround.

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The country will host the first ever live NBA match in October this year

Debt profile worsens for V G Siddhartha's unlisted private companies

Debt profile worsens for V G Siddhartha's unlisted private companies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The financials of six privately held companies associated with Siddhartha show an increase in debt and falling ability to meet short-term obligations.

How TVS will ride up from budget to premium market

How TVS will ride up from budget to premium market

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

TVS should be prepared for a rough ride as Bajaj Dominar, Mahindra Mojo, Royal Enfield Classic 350 and many others are stepping on the gas for a slice of this category.

How Jio has made life complicated for telecom investors

How Jio has made life complicated for telecom investors

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The DoT estimates that it will receive Rs 29,524 cr in revenue from the telecom industry in FY18, which is 38% less than the Budget revenue target of Rs 47,300 cr for FY18

'The government has to take measures to create demand'

'The government has to take measures to create demand'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Right now, we are increasing production in anticipation of the demand during the festive season.' 'If the demand doesn't come back, all the production will languish in the factories.'

Will more subscribers gravitate to RJio for free offer?

Will more subscribers gravitate to RJio for free offer?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Jio's100-million subscribers target appears an uphill task in the next one month, believe analysts. Also, the existing subscribers are already witnessing slowdown in data speed thanks to the high traffic.

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

A vast majority of borrowers are in the essential services' supply chain with tiny and micro businesses, and this has sprung back.

You can bag IndiGo flights for Rs 999 till Sep 6

You can bag IndiGo flights for Rs 999 till Sep 6

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The bookings of tickets under the four-day "festive sale" offer have begun from Monday for the travel period from September 18, 2018 to March 30, 2019, IndiGo said.

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Why More failed to give shape to Aditya Birla group's retail dream

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'Unlike Big Bazaar, where the promoter calls the shot, in ABRL, professionals take decisions. So, every new CEO leads to a change in strategy, which confuses vendors and the team.'

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

Cash-strapped Jet turns the squeeze on travel agents

Cash-strapped Jet turns the squeeze on travel agents

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Want last year's bonus? Sell our tickets: Jet Airways tells travel agents.

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Jio's global partnerships took shape this year when Jio Platforms, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Jio which has invested in various digital platforms, was able to woo a bevy of marquee investors: Facebook, Google, Qualcomm, Intel, and a numerous PE funds.