News for 'Global Economic Prospects'

Markets end flat as RBI minutes weigh; post 4th weekly rise

Markets end flat as RBI minutes weigh; post 4th weekly rise

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The broader NSE Nifty closed 1.25 points, or 0.01 per cent down at 10,564.05.

India's GDP forecast is rosy but roadblocks ahead

India's GDP forecast is rosy but roadblocks ahead

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The IMF's predictions for India's near-term growth may seem rosy, but the usual caveats apply - that is, we are apt to under-perform.

Decks cleared for Insurance bill, if Parliament is not disrupted

Decks cleared for Insurance bill, if Parliament is not disrupted

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Currently, the select committee is considering the Bill.

China, Russia warn against US fiscal stimulus withdrawal

China, Russia warn against US fiscal stimulus withdrawal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Echoing the position articulated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, China and Russia on Thursday warned that imminent withdrawal of fiscal stimulus by the US could have an adverse impact on the global economy and cautioned the Obama administration against it.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

Markets keen as Infosys set to kick off results season

Markets keen as Infosys set to kick off results season

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Street is especially looking forward to the management commentary to get a sense of its new direction

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

RBI decision to hold policy rates at status quo disappointing: CII

RBI decision to hold policy rates at status quo disappointing: CII

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

CII hopes that the RBI would not wait for the next quarterly review but intervene sooner if the economic condition warrants a mid-course correction.

Rupee tumbles for 7th day; breaches 72-mark for the first time ever

Rupee tumbles for 7th day; breaches 72-mark for the first time ever

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The rupee has been under immense pressure due to a host of reasons including soaring crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and widening current account deficit.

FPIs withdraw $3 billion in Q3, most in nearly three years

FPIs withdraw $3 billion in Q3, most in nearly three years

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Despite the 3 per cent gain in September 2019, the FPI sell-off during the quarter has seen the benchmark indices - the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 register negative returns in Q3CY19.

Fed rate hike may push the world into recession

Fed rate hike may push the world into recession

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

The year 2015 may well turn out to be a watershed in global macroeconomic adjustment.

'Trump govt policies could impact Indian exports'

'Trump govt policies could impact Indian exports'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Stock markets in structural bull run but there can be bouts of volatility says Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head, equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The need of the hour is to strike a balance between the capability of the conventional and the prospect of the renewable to give a realistic shape to the Prime Minister's vision, says Rajiv Mishra.

Xi's India visit: Can Modi play his cards well?

Xi's India visit: Can Modi play his cards well?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

President Xi Jinping's visit may put relations between India and China on a new trajectory

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Asian shares sag as China stocks wobble after trading resumes

Asian shares sag as China stocks wobble after trading resumes

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Asian stocks sagged on Monday, with risk sentiment dampened as Shanghai shares wobbled after the Chinese markets resumed trading following a four-day long weekend.

India to replace China as the fastest growing economy: Ambani

India to replace China as the fastest growing economy: Ambani

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India will surpass China as the world's fastest growing economy in the next 2-3 years, says RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Why RBI will cut rates further this fiscal

Why RBI will cut rates further this fiscal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Given the various risks to growth, one could argue for rate cuts to be deeper than the 5 per cent terminal repo rate that we are projecting at this stage, says Kaushik Das.

Such a let down Mr Modi! All is well but where is the investment?

Such a let down Mr Modi! All is well but where is the investment?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Modi has taken a slew of measures to attract investment, but he has yet to initiate steps that could help repair corporate balance sheets.

Copper, zinc and nickel to do well in 2014

Copper, zinc and nickel to do well in 2014

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Euro-zone growth could improve because of (a) reduced pace of fiscal tightening and (b) stronger exports, but weak domestic demand and a fragile banking system could increase deflation risks that could force the European Central Bank to turn further accommodative.

'Unless there is political, social calm, India's economy won't grow'

'Unless there is political, social calm, India's economy won't grow'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

'The government must keep bad news out of the newspapers. If you have news about a fight everyday, it is not a climate where investment takes place.'

India still the 'fastest growing', UNpegs growth at 7.7% in FY17

India still the 'fastest growing', UNpegs growth at 7.7% in FY17

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The report cautioned that low capacity utilisation and stressed balance sheets of banks and businesses will prevent a strong investment revival in the short term.

Indian economy to turnaround, ADB pegs growth at 6.3%

Indian economy to turnaround, ADB pegs growth at 6.3%

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Revising India's GDP upwards by 0.3 per cent to 6.3 per cent in 2015, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said the economy shows a new promise of turnaround after the election brought a stable government in May.

Coronavirus: Be Prepared for a Changed World

Coronavirus: Be Prepared for a Changed World

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'A pandemic like this will leave behind a trail of political, economic, social and psychological scars.' Coronavirus is going to impact every being on earth even if they do not contract it.' 'Everyone will pay a price,' cautions Ramesh Menon.

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Trump fear forces old enemies to thaw ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

'Both Japan and China face a common challenge: How to deal with Trump.' 'The trade war with the US seems to have facilitated/hastened Abe's China visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister since 2011,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Why India's policymakers need to respond to US Fed

Rediff.com27 May 2016

India has not been able to compete with countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.

India to surpass China's population by 2022

India to surpass China's population by 2022

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

India will surpass China to become the most populous nation in the world by 2022, six years sooner than previously forecast, and the country is projected to retain the top spot till 2100, the UN has said.

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Sensex, Nifty post best gain in a month

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broader markets are outperforming the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices are up 0.8%-1%.

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.

India to see annual growth of 5.9% in 2014-18: OECD

India to see annual growth of 5.9% in 2014-18: OECD

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

India is projected to see moderate average annual growth of 5.9 per cent during the 2014-18 period amid the country witnessing macroeconomic weaknesses, according to Paris-based think tank OECD.

Market breathes easy as Ukraine escapes bear hug

Market breathes easy as Ukraine escapes bear hug

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Investor sentiment got a boost following remarks from the Russian President Putin that allayed fears of an imminent military conflict in Ukraine

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

'Don't think you can predict the markets'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Financial planners advise against putting capital to work by anticipating what might go up or down.

Builders seek lower interest rate to boost housing demand

Builders seek lower interest rate to boost housing demand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

CREDAI Chairman Lalit Jain said a long term status quo on interest rates would not help prospective home buyers.

COVID-19 crisis far from over, say scientists

COVID-19 crisis far from over, say scientists

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The expert noted that in India the pandemic is unlikely to be over in the months to come, and the number of people getting infected will continue to rise.

RBI cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.1%

RBI cuts FY20 GDP growth forecast to 6.1%

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

If this turns into reality, India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will be the lowest since 2012-13, which could severely hit job creation and income growth in the near term.

Luxury brands have to brace for high rent

Luxury brands have to brace for high rent

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Because of high rents in Mumbai and the response from Delhi, most luxury retail players want to expand in the capital.

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The HSBC Emerging Markets Index, a monthly indicator derived from the PMI surveys, sank to 50.6 in June from 51.3 in May, signalling the weakest increase in output since May, 2009.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A shorter tournament will mean a smaller share from the shrunken central pool of revenues for the eight IPL franchises, not to mention a reduction in gate receipts. Cricket Australia stands to lose some A$300 million ($174 million) should the coronavirus outbreak derail their high-profile home test series against India later this year.