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US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Surging value of dollar may be posing the biggest threat to US corporate earnings.

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The funding marks the first investment in the Indian food delivery category by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from the company's long-term investor, Prosus, and other existing investors Accel Partners and Wellington Management, Swiggy said in a statement. In addition, new investors Qatar Investment Authority, Falcon Edge Capital, Amansa Capital, Goldman Sachs, Think Investments and Carmignac participated in the round, it stated. This latest fundraise was heavily oversubscribed following strong interest from investors, and comes on the back of Swiggy's rapid recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and subsequent growth in 2020-21, Swiggy said.

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Most brokerages have maintained their Sensex and Nifty targets as they believe there is little room for further re-rating in the backdrop of weak earnings.

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 'art' created by Anthony Scioli depicts Clinton with hooves stomping on deleted emails with what appears to be a Wall Street banker wrapping his arms around her naked body.

Fund-raises by fintechs slowed by 47% in 2022

Fund-raises by fintechs slowed by 47% in 2022

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Recently, Slice, a payment app, acquired a 5 per cent stake in North East Small Finance (NESF) for $3.42 million - the first such deal by a fintech in a small finance bank. Slice (valued at $1.5 billion, and backed by Tiger Global, Blume Ventures and Axis Bank) will technically get a toehold in a scheduled commercial bank if NESF were to get a licence to morph into one down the line Such a transition is well within the banking regulator's declared framework. The transaction has to be seen in a larger context.

In 3 years, RIL forked out $ 3.1 billion on acquisitions

In 3 years, RIL forked out $ 3.1 billion on acquisitions

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The acquisitions were made in areas which are closely related to Reliance's key businesses - telecom, internet, retail, digital, media, education, digital, chemicals and energy.

Who will grab the hot seat post Walmart, Flipkart merger?

Who will grab the hot seat post Walmart, Flipkart merger?

Rediff.com7 May 2018

If Sachin Bansal sells his stake at a little over 5 per cent and steps down from Flipkart, as reports have suggested recently, either Binny Bansal or Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart, could be an option for the leadership position.

Airtel, Voda, Idea cut tariff, bundle plans ahead of Jio entry

Airtel, Voda, Idea cut tariff, bundle plans ahead of Jio entry

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The Rs 51 per GB data versus industry norm of Rs 250-plus comes with the caveat of an upfront payment of Rs 1,498 for a year

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Strategic direction post-COVID-19 and further details on asset monetisation are key expectations from the 43rd AGM of RIL, analysts said.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

How global businesses reacted to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.

Dangers of rise in crude oil prices

Dangers of rise in crude oil prices

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The government has to take a call on reducing or retaining the excise rate.

Global M&A deal value reaches $1.18 trillion in 1st half of 2013

Global M&A deal value reaches $1.18 trillion in 1st half of 2013

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

According to global deal tracking firm Dealogic, the deal value in the January to June period this year was the lowest first six months deal value recorded since 2009, when $1.09 trillion worth of transactions were announced.

Vi plans to get back in the game but fundraising a challenge

Vi plans to get back in the game but fundraising a challenge

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Vodafone-Idea is working on a multi-pronged strategy to begin its long journey to get back in the game but much hinges on how much money it can raise following the government's decision to go for equity conversion last week. Based on discussions with sources aware of the company developments and with vendors, VIL's immediate plan is to invest in increasing 4G coverage to the level of its competitors. Currently, it covers a 1 billion population with 4G while its competitors cover 1.2 billion people.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

'BRICS stands for Building Responsive, Inclusive, Collective Solutions': PM Modi

'BRICS stands for Building Responsive, Inclusive, Collective Solutions': PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the BRICS as 'Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions'.

In layoff season, social networks are stepping up to help ease the anxiety

In layoff season, social networks are stepping up to help ease the anxiety

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Manisha Sharma (name changed) was always among the high achievers in her company. She was recognised and rewarded for those efforts as well. Mid-December 2022, however, she received a jolt: an email informing her that she had been laid off - along with several of her colleagues. Sharma worked for a big tech firm, which had decided to downsize. And just like that, she was asked to go. "It did come as a shock," she says. "I did not take calls for the first two days, but then realised there is no point in beating oneself up for a situation that's not in your hand. "I thought let this be an opportunity to take a break. I'll now start looking for a job," she adds.

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Tata, Reliance ready for mother of all battles

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'The competition between the two is definitely going to be of great interest to the Indian market.'

Gold crashes to 4-year low on panic selling

Gold crashes to 4-year low on panic selling

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Silver dropped by Rs 175 to Rs 34,550 per kg.

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The much-awaited soft launch of Reliance Jio's next-generation mobile services has been delayed by another month.

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Focus on Berkshire's size has grown over the years as it has amassed more than 80 businesses

US opposes Rajat Gupta's plea to reverse conviction

US opposes Rajat Gupta's plea to reverse conviction

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Gupta began serving a two-year prison term on insider trading charges in June 2014.

Global banks make a beeline to invest in India's start-ups

Global banks make a beeline to invest in India's start-ups

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Foreign money has been pouring into India's fast-growing e-commerce sector, with investors ranging from Japan's Softbank Corp to Singapore's Temasek Holdings.

Is presence of US cos attracting terrorists to B'lore?

Is presence of US cos attracting terrorists to B'lore?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The presence of top American companies like Microsoft, Cisco and McKinsey in Bengaluru seem to be motivating terror groups to repeatedly target the IT city as it gives them instant publicity globally and acts to thwart foreign investment there.

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

This is expected to benefit subcontractor firms such as Manpower Group, Randstad, Adecco, Kelly Services, Allegis Global Solutions and a host of other boutique staffing firms which supply skilled manpower to technology companies in the US.

2025: India's per capita income at just $3,005, China's at $13,000

2025: India's per capita income at just $3,005, China's at $13,000

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The US is likely to have per capita GDP of $57,455, about 20 times India's, indicative of how far India will stand in about a decade.

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the post-ChatGPT angst.

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Tatas, Adani, Ambanis in scramble for super app

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The groups plan to take on well-entrenched players like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm by merging their offline businesses with e-commerce initiatives.

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

IIT placements: Rs 1 crore-plus annual packages for grads

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

IT, e-commerce firms to raise the bar in recruitment, packages.

Modi govt's fiscal may get a helping hand from cooling crude oil prices

Modi govt's fiscal may get a helping hand from cooling crude oil prices

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Oil firms' borrowings could fall by up to Rs 15,000 cr, govt's subsidy bill by 12% .

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

Where Are Business Leaders To Power The India Story?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

What do we need more of: Leaders who dominate global institutions or local leaders with a 'Make-in- India' mindset?

Uday Kotak sole Indian financier in Forbes' most powerful list

Uday Kotak sole Indian financier in Forbes' most powerful list

Rediff.com12 May 2016

57-year-old Kotak is ranked 33rd in the Forbes list of 'Money Masters: The Most Powerful People In The Financial World'

Rajat Gupta pens inside story of his rise and fall

Rajat Gupta pens inside story of his rise and fall

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The memoir tells the story of his meteoric rise and equally dramatic fall.

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Ratan Tata invests in cashback, coupons site CashKaro

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

CashKaro.com works with online retailers like Amazon.in, Paytm, Jabong and ShopClues

Rupee plunges 163 paise to 67.63 vs USD on oil fears

Rupee plunges 163 paise to 67.63 vs USD on oil fears

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

A strengthening dollar overseas also kept the rupee under pressure amid demand from importers. Goldman Sachs followed JP Morgan, HSBC and Nomura in cutting India's economic growth forecast and also said it expects the rupee to touch 72 against the dollar in the next six months.

PE deals' valuation surged to $1.8 bn in May

PE deals' valuation surged to $1.8 bn in May

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

This was mostly driven by Qatar Foundation Endowment's $1.26 billion investment in Bharti Airtel.

Jaitley may peg FY15 fiscal deficit at 4.3%

Jaitley may peg FY15 fiscal deficit at 4.3%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Foreign brokerage Goldman Sachs on Monday said it expects new Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to peg the fiscal deficit target for FY15 at 4.3 per cent, up from the 4.1 per cent stated by his predecessor P Chidambaram.

IndiGo IPO takes off, subscribed 86%

IndiGo IPO takes off, subscribed 86%

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

InterGlobe Aviation has already raised Rs 832 crore from anchor investors.

Need trustworthy reviews? Who you gonna call?

Need trustworthy reviews? Who you gonna call?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Frilp will help you discover and share valuable information through word-of-mouth recommendations.

How Jack Ma grew from 'shrimp' to whale

How Jack Ma grew from 'shrimp' to whale

Rediff.com4 May 2016

His challenge now may be coping with Alibaba's undoubted status as a whale in the world of e-commerce.