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It's time for India Inc to go on a diet

It's time for India Inc to go on a diet

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Slowdown and liquidity squeeze by RBI have put India's top 10 indebted firms in a tight spot. But they have a few options.

Government, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Government, RBI seek to soothe wracked investor nerves after Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Rajan said investments should return after initial investor worries over Brexit.

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Will JioPhone prove to be a TV disruptor?

Will JioPhone prove to be a TV disruptor?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Competitive price will face stiff challenge from incumbents such as DD Free Dish

'Military still the most powerful institution in Pakistan'

'Military still the most powerful institution in Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'It has a natural inclination to foster as much competition among civilian politicians as possible.'

Sensex snaps nine-day winning streak to end below 27,100

Sensex snaps nine-day winning streak to end below 27,100

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The 30-share Sensex lost 54 points at end at 27,086 and 50-share Nifty shed 19 points to close at 8,096.

Markets end lower after Shanghai Composite cracks over 6%

Markets end lower after Shanghai Composite cracks over 6%

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Bank of Baroda ended flat after sharp gains in the previous session.

Lower oil price boosted economy, what will happen when it rises?

Lower oil price boosted economy, what will happen when it rises?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

When oil prices collapse from $110 to $45, economic agents in India experience a large income windfall.

Weak rupee likely to push inflation further, warns RBI

Weak rupee likely to push inflation further, warns RBI

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The Indian rupee touched record low of 65.52/dollar on Thursday and is down 16 per cent so far this year despite efforts by policymakers to prop it up.

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

NIIF: A perfect solution for the cash-strapped economy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The overriding objective of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) must be adequate economic return, not financial return.

Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT SEZ

Unitech in talks with PEs to sell Gurgaon IT SEZ

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Approaches Morgan Stanley, GIC and Blackstone

Markets eke out record closing highs

Markets eke out record closing highs

Rediff.com30 May 2017

S&P BSE Sensex settled at 31,170, up 60 points, while the broader Nifty50 closed at record high for third straight session. It ended at 9,624, up 19 points.

Why major currencies including the INR have slumped against dollar

Why major currencies including the INR have slumped against dollar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Many emerging economies have witnessed a flight of foreign portfolio capital and their currencies have slumped against the dollar.

2 key reasons why India's banking system is in a mess

2 key reasons why India's banking system is in a mess

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

In the atmosphere created by the reaction to the PNB fraud and RBI's resolution framework, "don't lend, don't resolve" is bound to become the bankers' new mantra, says T T Ram Mohan.

End of Fed's QE unlikely to affect India inflows

End of Fed's QE unlikely to affect India inflows

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Global liquidity expected to continue amid ECB stimulus

India remains attractive for foreign investors: Macquarie

India remains attractive for foreign investors: Macquarie

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

In the near term, two key factors are the outcome of the monsoon season in respect to cropping yields; and the correction in the crude oil price.

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Ideas don't have border controls and visas.

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Greeks are split on whether to accept an offer by creditors that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras calls a "humiliation"

India's growth likely to recover to 5.4% in 2014: IMF

India's growth likely to recover to 5.4% in 2014: IMF

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Supported by slightly stronger global growth, improving export competitiveness and implementation of recently approved investment projects, India's growth is expected to recover from 4.4 per cent in 2013 to 5.4 per cent in 2014, the IMF said.

Enter midcaps with a 5 year horizon

Enter midcaps with a 5 year horizon

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Investors not stop their SIPs or STPs due to election-related uncertainty.

Rupee hits 1-month high of 67.05, up 13 paise

Rupee hits 1-month high of 67.05, up 13 paise

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

There was fresh selling of the American currency by banks and exporters

How Vajpayee dealt with China

How Vajpayee dealt with China

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'He knew that a regime which believes that power flows from the barrel of the gun can only be handled from a position of comprehensive strength and not from a position of vulnerability and weakness,' says Rup Narayan Das.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

The new BJP is like the old Congress

The new BJP is like the old Congress

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

While it took the Congress nearly a half century to earn the hatred of other political outfits, the BJP appears set to reach there in around six years, says Arun Bhatnagar, former secretary to the GoI.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Rediff.com29 May 2019

If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No. 2 in the Modi government.

Is the Indian economy finally turning around? Yes!

Is the Indian economy finally turning around? Yes!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

If the economy gains momentum, that is a big positive for markets, given the strong macro of low inflation, falling rates, and a stable rupee, says Akash Prakash.

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.

'We know India can run -- judging by cricket -- but can it fly?'

'We know India can run -- judging by cricket -- but can it fly?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The elements are all aligned to make India a global powerhouse, says IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

RBI should have cut interest rates: India Inc

RBI should have cut interest rates: India Inc

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

With crude and commodity prices ebbing and the twin deficits under check, the Reserve Bank should have cut the key policy rate to push investments and boost economic growth, India Inc said.

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Faced with sluggish economic growth and dwindling exports, China on Wednesday devalued its currency for the second consecutive day.

Fundamentals 'very strong', FinMin assures investors

Fundamentals 'very strong', FinMin assures investors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The Finance Ministry on Monday sought to assure the investors that the country's fundamentals are "very strong" even as the rupee slipped to below 63 to a US dollar and the BSE Sensex plunged by over 426 points on global cues, following currency crisis in Argentina.

Decades-old tax loophole finally closed

Decades-old tax loophole finally closed

Rediff.com12 May 2016

It accounted for over a third of foreign direct investment flows into India between 2000 and 2015

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.

How will Britain behave with Modi?

How will Britain behave with Modi?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The best message the Prime Minister could bring to London is that he will return to India to focus on economic matters. Britain, on its part, should ensure that it addresses matters that concern India, instead of engaging in pomp during his visit, says Adam Roberts.

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Sensex rallies 348 points to end at 1-week high; IIP, CPI eyed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.

Not just a flyover collapse; Malaise runs deep

Not just a flyover collapse; Malaise runs deep

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The tragedy comes at a particularly sensitive juncture.

'NRIs investing in India should be given dual citizenship'

'NRIs investing in India should be given dual citizenship'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

In his address at the event organised in London by the Institute of Directors India, he emphasised that for too long India has been burdened with an old, cosy, family-and- favourites, under-the-table style of doing and managing business.

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Majority expect economy to slow down, but are satisfied with Modi govt's performance.

Why onion prices are so high, Rangarajan explains

Why onion prices are so high, Rangarajan explains

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Rangarajan, who was answering questions on onion prices touching Rs 100 per kg in some cities, said the impact on inflation would not last long.