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16 things to make 2016 sweet for the market

16 things to make 2016 sweet for the market

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The Street is never short of hope and events to look forward to

Why IT firms are riding high!

Why IT firms are riding high!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

From acquiring creative agencies, to setting up onsite innovation centres and turning around BFSI with entirely new digital offerings, 2018 had seen the IT industry going from initial lows to new highs.

Cloud adoption to drive business for infotech firms

Cloud adoption to drive business for infotech firms

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

This business could also be aided by new outsourcing opportunities in IMS from Germany, France and northern Europe

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

India calls for quick action against terror sponsors

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Addressing the plenary session of the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting Summit here in the Mongolian capital, Vice President Hamid Ansari said, "all our societies today face unprecedented levels of threat from terrorism in all its manifestations. The most recent example is what has happened, most unfortunately in France."

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Ssshhh! We are talking about menstrual health

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

It is urgent that we break the silence around the 'M' word, one ward and gram panchayat at a time, so that women and girls -- irrespective of their financial capacity -- can demand the information and materials they need, says Archana Patkar.

China, India and the New Asia

China, India and the New Asia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

'It was China's rise that caused the New Cold War in Asia as it prompted the United States to rebalance its forces in Asia to experiment with engagement and containment at the same time,' says T P Sreenivasan.

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas," Rajan said in a letter to staff.

PM suggests 8 areas where India, China can cooperate

PM suggests 8 areas where India, China can cooperate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's speech at the Central Party School in Beijing on Thursday:

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Consulting and IT services giant Accenture announced two new services - digital and strategy - and key appointments to enhance its position in growth markets like Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

Another senior-level exit at Infosys

Another senior-level exit at Infosys

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Pratt, who joined the firm in 2004, has left the company to start his own entrepreneurial venture.

How TCS is fighting the slowdown

How TCS is fighting the slowdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Technology, not just cost, is key to IT's future.

Allow banks to keep gold as part of liquidity reserves: WGC

Allow banks to keep gold as part of liquidity reserves: WGC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Gold demand in India -- one of most avid purchasers -- is interwoven with culture, tradition, the desire for beauty and the desire for financial protection.

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

PM Modi's chai pe charcha with Xi in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The prime minister and the Chinese president walked along the banks of East Lake and also took a boat ride together as they decided to step up their personal rapport.

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

New black money law recreates inspector raj of yore

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A major criticism of the new law is that it can become an instrument of abuse as it confers the tax enforcement authorities with strong discretionary powers, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

No looking back: India to grow at jet speed from now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

India has reached a significant milestone on Friday (November 28) by achieving Rs 100 lakh crore or 100 trillion market cap.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Indian diplomacy faltered amidst multiple failures of statecraft.' 'The functionaries responsible must be held to account for their abject failure,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Low-profile Salil Parekh starts his innings at Infosys

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Parekh in a video address to employees expressed delight on leading the iconic company

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

RIL pipped ONGC on transparency within two years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A comparative analysis of the two companies' rankings on three parameters reveals why ONGC slipped in ranking

Swiss gold exports to India rise to 42 per cent; hit Rs 50k crore

Swiss gold exports to India rise to 42 per cent; hit Rs 50k crore

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Total export of gold, silver and coins in the month of June 2014 stood at 3.9 billion Swiss franc

$2 trillion rated debt under risk due to environment issues: Moody's

$2 trillion rated debt under risk due to environment issues: Moody's

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

11 sectors to have credit exposure to environmental risks in next five years.

The system followed by NSE is not robust: Sebi

The system followed by NSE is not robust: Sebi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

The regulator is unhappy with the exchange in the market crash case that occurred in 2012.

Markets end stronger ahead of the Fed meet; oil stocks shine

Markets end stronger ahead of the Fed meet; oil stocks shine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Markets ended higher, amid firm global cues, and are on track for third straight day of gains.

Markets have a tepid closing; broader markets outshine

Markets have a tepid closing; broader markets outshine

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

At 11:37 am, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 28 points at 27,037 and the Nifty50 was up 2 points at 8,268

Markets gather pace on first day of Dec F&O series; banks, metals rise

Markets gather pace on first day of Dec F&O series; banks, metals rise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The Sensex closed higher by 170 points at 26,128 and the Nifty rose 59 points to end at 7,943.

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

Trump plans to replace green card with Build America Visa

Trump plans to replace green card with Build America Visa

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The biggest change his administration will make is to increase the proportion of highly-skilled immigration from 12 per cent to 57 per cent, Trump said.

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Move is aimed at bringing private operators to run airports.

The UK businessman saving Indian companies from insolvency

The UK businessman saving Indian companies from insolvency

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Sanjeev Gupta of Liberty House, a global supplier of metals and engineering solutions, who has emerged front-runner for a number of stressed companies, plans to fund a string of companies through a mix of equity and debt.

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

PM hails 'warmest, closest' ties with Singapore in address to diaspora

Rediff.com31 May 2018

He said that India will work with Singapore to bring the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to early conclusion. He also said the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has been reviewed and the two sides will work to further upgrade it.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

How must govt use RBI's Rs 1.76 lakh crore

How must govt use RBI's Rs 1.76 lakh crore

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'The Jalan Committee has now provided very clear guidelines on how the (RBI's) balance sheet should be looked at, what kind of disclosures should be made, what are the principles on which the Contingency Risk Buffer should be maintained, what should be the revaluation reserves, and the market risk to the Contingency Risk Buffer.'

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Will 'Make in India' reform trade, too?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

An ambitious long-term vision to ensure economic connectivity between India and the rest of Southern Asia is critical to India's trade policy objectives.

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

India-US Roller Coaster Reaches New High

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Many said his visit was very risky. But mercifully, Air Force One has taken off from Delhi without Mr Trump stepping on anybody's toes,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Black money: Swiss banks tell Indian clients to sign undertakings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

As probe into suspected black money stashed abroad by Indians gathers steam, banks in Switzerland are running from pillar to post to safeguard their interest.

India's poverty rate lowest, says World Bank

India's poverty rate lowest, says World Bank

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

In South Asia, the poverty would fall to 13.5 per cent in 2015.

Harman acquires Romesh Wadhwani group's Symphony Teleca

Harman acquires Romesh Wadhwani group's Symphony Teleca

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

In one of the biggest deals in the outsourced product development (OPD) market, audio and infotainment systems maker Harman International Industries will buy Indian-born serial entrepreneur Romesh Wadhwani's Symphony Teleca for $780 million (about Rs 4,800 crore at Friday's exchange rate of 61.4).