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Markets pose smart recovery in late trades; Nifty ends above 7,850

Markets pose smart recovery in late trades; Nifty ends above 7,850

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Auto stocks are weighing on the indices.

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

Rediff.com15 May 2019

IS-Khorasan was sanctioned for its links with Al Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people.

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Business leaders, among others, ask govt to let go of fiscal target, seek stimulus, and direct cash transfer.

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

According to him, since India has a low fiscal deficit, a low current account deficit and lower inflation, there is no need for being too dependent on foreign money for growth.

Sensex gains on Fed rally; posts best week since mid-June

Sensex gains on Fed rally; posts best week since mid-June

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Sensex, Nifty put up a good show in closing trade.

Centre vs State: Battle for Delhi is just heating up

Centre vs State: Battle for Delhi is just heating up

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The law, which dilutes the Indian capital's autonomy and emasculates the elected local government's powers, will be a political millstone for the party for the next elections, reports Aditi Phadnis

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Barclays is not alone in trying to decide the best size and shape of its investment bank in a changed regulatory landscape.

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

World number two Rafael Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will not defend his US Open crown this year at Flushing Meadows as organisers released the singles entry list for the Grand Slam. Spain's Nadal had said in June that he had reservations about travelling to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic and he joins women's world number one Australian Ash Barty in skipping the tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Injured Osaka withdraws from Western & Southern final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'This has been an emotional week and I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of support.'

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Gold at 29-month high, may touch Rs 32,500 mark

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

After Fed holds rates again, does zero mean forever?

After Fed holds rates again, does zero mean forever?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Three major central banks have hit the zero limit, the Fed, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan.

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Revisit old footage, perhaps: Your favourite Messi goal, your most memorable Tendulkar century, your dearest Manchester United comeback.' 'Only then will we be able to grasp the lost meaning of why we watch sport, why we love it so much,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

Economic crisis chokes world's biggest economies

Economic crisis chokes world's biggest economies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The world seems to have caught severe pneumonia, or worse, as China had flu.

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa on Wednesday

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa on Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Price has been fixed at Rs 85.3cr

Markets settle at CY 2016 high; Fed outcome, April expiry eyed

Markets settle at CY 2016 high; Fed outcome, April expiry eyed

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex gained 57 points to end at 26,064 and the Nifty50 climbed 17 points.

Luis Figo to tempt CONCACAF voters with cash boost plan

Luis Figo to tempt CONCACAF voters with cash boost plan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

FIFA presidential hopeful Luis Figo will travel to the Caribbean this week hoping to tempt voters in the CONCACAF region with a plan to distribute more funds, $2.5 billion (1.7 billion pounds) over four years, to national associations.

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

Will KCR return to power in Telangana?

Will KCR return to power in Telangana?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

KCR is now having to resort to the lowest common denominator in elections: Reservations.

Weak oil dictates mutual fund winners and losers in 2014

Weak oil dictates mutual fund winners and losers in 2014

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Investors attribute some of the growth in Indian stocks, that saw Bombay's benchmark BSE index rise nearly a third in 2014, to the election of a pro-business government in May, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India Inc asks RBI for cheaper funding

India Inc asks RBI for cheaper funding

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

After attending a meeting in Mumbai with RBI's top brass headed by Governor D Subbarao, Harsha Pati Singhania, president, FICCI, said the real rate of interest remained in double digits despite inflation having declined sharply. "Given the present interest rate structure and the inflation rate, real rate of interest is still in double-digits. With the near-zero rate of inflation, the real and nominal rates of interest are almost at the same level," said another industrialist.

Sensex hits fresh 16-mth high; auto stocks drive rally

Sensex hits fresh 16-mth high; auto stocks drive rally

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

On a weekly basis, the Sensex climbed 749.86 points or 2.69 per cent and the NSE Nifty soared 237.10 points or 2.76 per cent

Will stock markets remain bullish in 2015?

Will stock markets remain bullish in 2015?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It will be difficult for the Indian equity to outperform overall growth to the extent bullish observers expect.

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Shares of rate sensitive sectors such as realty, infrastructure, banking and automobiles ended higher ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mid-quarter policy review on June 17.

President Trump gets to work; shreds Obama-era legacy

President Trump gets to work; shreds Obama-era legacy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

On the White House website, his staff post a variety of proposals ranging from an "American First Foreign Policy" to killing former President Obama's climate action plan with agenda largely echoing his campaign website.

Trump's victory not good for world markets, says Jim Rogers

Trump's victory not good for world markets, says Jim Rogers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Going ahead, I think the world trade will slow down or decline, and this will be bad for everybody.'

10 unions call for nationwide protest on Aug 2 against labour bills

10 unions call for nationwide protest on Aug 2 against labour bills

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The government has introduced the Code on Wages Bill 2019 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha on July 23.

Sensex, Nifty end flat but at new closing highs

Sensex, Nifty end flat but at new closing highs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

S&P BSE Midcap shed 0.8% while S&P BSE Smallcap tumbled 0.6%

Markets end over 2-week lows ahead of Fed meet

Markets end over 2-week lows ahead of Fed meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Investors booked profit ahead of the outcome of the two-day US Fed policy meet which begins today.

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

Global factors can play truant to the Indian economy

Global factors can play truant to the Indian economy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Technically speaking, US equities have seen net losses since January. India is strongly influenced by US trends.

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Buyer actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, who owns Viiking Media, has reportedly bought the villa, spread over 12,350 sq ft or three acre at Candolim.

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Sensex cracks below 26,000-level tracking weak European cues

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, realty and auto witnessed heavy selling pressure ahead of the RBI Monetary policy which is scheduled on September 29.

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter.

Asian shares struggle as China stocks extend fall

Asian shares struggle as China stocks extend fall

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Japan's Nikkei fell 0.5% and South Korea's Kospi lost 1.3%.

FATF condemns Pulwama attack; says Pak failed to curb terror finance

FATF condemns Pulwama attack; says Pak failed to curb terror finance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The Paris-headquartered FATF said Pakistan should continue to work on implementing its action plan to address its strategic deficiencies

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

'Post assembly polls, investors anticipate never-before reforms'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities is not certain that the DMart listing would trigger a re-rating of the Indian retailing sector.

The rise and fall of Trump trade

The rise and fall of Trump trade

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The trinity of rising stocks, rising yields and rising dollar since Donald Trump's election has already faced a setback.

Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala?

Nearly $1 mln in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Nearly $1 million in funds from soccer's global governing body FIFA may have gone missing from Guatemala's soccer federation last year, according to sources and an internal audit seen by Reuters.

Sturdy US jobs report boosts chances of Fed rate hike

Sturdy US jobs report boosts chances of Fed rate hike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

March and April payrolls were revised to show 32,000 more jobs.