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Markets slip from record to end flat on profit-booking

Markets slip from record to end flat on profit-booking

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Notable losers were ONGC, Axis Bank, ITC, SBI, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Hero Motocorp, Sun Pharma and Bharti Airtel who fell by up to 2.80 per cent.

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

US, Saudis, UAE check Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'India, which climbed the escalation ladder first, has climbed down.'
'It remains unclear what Indian objectives have been realised in precipitating the crisis in the first instance last Tuesday,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Xi's congress needs to be watched closely

Why Xi's congress needs to be watched closely

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The Chinese leader will display his grip on the Communist party and chart his plans for his country's future.

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'China might soon have to seriously consider whether it prefers an Indo-US hyphenation to a Sino-Indian one.'

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The BBC is all set to produce daily newscasts in Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi (in addition to the existing Hindi, Tamil and Urdu), Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News, tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Nifty cracks 1% to settle below 9,450, Sensex falls 200 points

Rediff.com18 May 2017

S&P BSE Midcap index and S&P BSE Smallcap were down 2% and 1.3% respectively

Subbarao cautions against creating 'too-large-to-fail bank'

Subbarao cautions against creating 'too-large-to-fail bank'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Addressing a Ficci-organised banking summit in Mumbai, he at the same time said that it will take several years for the country's banks to achieve the status of a large global bank.

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts

India ranks second in retail potential

India ranks second in retail potential

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's rank was further amplified by the collapse of the South American and Russian economies.

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 extend losses as RBI decision looms

Markets extend losses as RBI decision looms

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Coal India topped the losers' list in the Sensex pack on Tuesday, falling 2.36 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel at 2.16 per cent.

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global economy.'

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.

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It includes a session with Gadkari on analysing the initiatives needed to bridge the $1 trillion infrastructure deficit in the country.

BRICS: A strong model for governance

BRICS: A strong model for governance

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The BRICS model will need to demonstrate the efficacy of a second alternative governance structure to reform the Bretton Woods legacy.

Will oil prices continue to decrease?

Will oil prices continue to decrease?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Pushing a barrel of oil back to around $100 would require a reduction of production of about two million barrels a day - a cut that would fall predominantly on Saudi Arabia.

Yogis, Sufis and Hindustani civilisation

Yogis, Sufis and Hindustani civilisation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'The osmosis between Hinduism and Islam that really gave birth to the Hindustani or Indo-Islamic civilisation was due to the conversation between Muslim mystics and yogis.'

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

'Army won't take over Pakistan'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'The army has stopped short of exerting the sort of influence it may have done historically.' 'It is comfortable with its relations with the civilian government as the superior partner.'

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'Open conflict would be a disaster for both China and India.'

Sensex slips for 4th day, down 333 points on rupee, trade war worries

Sensex slips for 4th day, down 333 points on rupee, trade war worries

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The broader NSE Nifty closed below the 10,600 mark by plunging 98.15 points, or 0.84 per cent, to 11,582.35 after shuttling between 11,567.40 and 11,751.80.

Terrorists under great pressure, financial crunch: Jaitley

Terrorists under great pressure, financial crunch: Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Today no big militant can dream of committing terror acts, the MoD said.

Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit

Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

How investors can fetch exceptional returns

How investors can fetch exceptional returns

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

TCS tops the list of 100 wealth creators for the fourth time in a row

Are your MFs giving desired returns?

Are your MFs giving desired returns?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Falling oil prices may lead to regime change in Saudi, Russia

Falling oil prices may lead to regime change in Saudi, Russia

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'As matters stand, Russia and Saudi Arabia, two of the world's biggest oil producers, are set for a hard landing as they didn't diversify their economies as much as they should have when the oil prices were booming.'

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

The legacy of Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered

Why the stock traders need to be wary in short term

Why the stock traders need to be wary in short term

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The global economy is fragile now. It continues to face both long-term and short-term issues.

Want to sell stocks? Read this

Want to sell stocks? Read this

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Investments are like motion pictures rather than still photographs.' 'Business dynamics keep evolving for better or for worse over time.' 'An investor's job is to keep a tab on these developments,' says Viraj Mehta, head-PMS and fund manager, Equirus Securities.

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Will Trump serve his full term?

Will Trump serve his full term?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The ongoing civil war in the White House between representatives of the Alt Right, such as Steve Bannon, and the pragmatists has to end for Trump to complete a four-year term, says Hardeep S Puri.

MF investments for moderate risk takers

MF investments for moderate risk takers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'GIFT is just another Modi vanity project like Make in India'

'GIFT is just another Modi vanity project like Make in India'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Percy Mistry says things at market regulator Sebi are also in bad shape.

BRICS joint action at G20 summit may be wishful thinking

BRICS joint action at G20 summit may be wishful thinking

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Group still far from coordinating monetary/forex policy

Falling rupee will boost exports, save jobs

Falling rupee will boost exports, save jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'It is time to allow the rupee to move towards its true value, as it is hurting Indian exports, investment and SMEs associated with export sectors that create jobs,' argues Pravakar Sahoo.

RBI issues draft charter of customer rights

RBI issues draft charter of customer rights

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

No discrimination on basis of gender, age, religion, caste and physical ability.

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Flexibly targeting inflation is consistent with a demand stimulus, says Ashima Goyal.

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

'Make in India' is good but implementation holds key

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Make in India campaign has huge potential.

Peru Summit: Over 190 nations negotiate historic climate deal

Peru Summit: Over 190 nations negotiate historic climate deal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The average global temperature between January and October has been 0.68 degrees Celsius higher than the 20th century's average global temperature of 14.1 degree C.