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Pak must throw out beggar's bowl: Army chief amid economic crisis

Pak must throw out beggar's bowl: Army chief amid economic crisis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

In July, the Pakistan government's debt swelled to USD 2.44 billion, including USD 2.07 billion in non-guaranteed debt owed to China, as per Geo News.

India-Australia T20s: Axar Patel Most Valuable Player!

India-Australia T20s: Axar Patel Most Valuable Player!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list India's Most Valuable ODI Players in the India-Australia T20 series.

2021 is the new 1991, believes Kumar Birla, predicts Capex Mahotsav

2021 is the new 1991, believes Kumar Birla, predicts Capex Mahotsav

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The force of reforms. The force of investment. The force of formalisation. The force of digital and green technology. And the force of youth and entrepreneurship. I am convinced that these 5 forces will propel India's rise over the next several decades,' predicts Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, Aditya Birla group.

PIX: How Afridi worked on his bowling in the nets

PIX: How Afridi worked on his bowling in the nets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Pakistan might have heaved a sigh of relief to see that Shaheen Shah Afridi did not show any signs of a draining fever that had gripped the team upon its arrival in Bengaluru.

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history

Sitharaman lists 7 priorities for India in Budget

Sitharaman lists 7 priorities for India in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

"The budget adopts following seven priorities -- inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial sector," she said.

The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

India's exports decline 7% to $34.48 billion in August

India's exports decline 7% to $34.48 billion in August

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

India's exports declined by 6.86 per cent to $34.48 billion in August this year as against $37.02 billion in the same month last year, government data showed on Friday. Imports too declined by 5.23 per cent to $58.64 billion as against $61.88 billion recorded in August 2022.

Markets end marginally higher; Mahindra jumps 5.58%

Markets end marginally higher; Mahindra jumps 5.58%

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra jumped 5.58 per cent, followed by Nestle, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Wipro and Bajaj Finserv. Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major laggards.

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem of an award to preserve. But four recipients for the year were announced in a few days in addition to one announced earlier. That took the total number in 2024 to five in less than a month, the highest for any year, post-Independence, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.'

Unseasonal rains to impact performance of consumer durables in Q1

Unseasonal rains to impact performance of consumer durables in Q1

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Unseasonal rains watered down the performance of consumer durables companies as temperatures cooled, impacting the sales of refrigerators and air conditioners (ACs) in the 2023-24 (FY24) April-June quarter. Centrum says in its report on the sector that the trade channel indicates a 25-30 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in sales of refrigerators and ACs in April and May due to restricted buying. "While some green shoots in demand were visible in June, overall growth for the quarter is likely to remain at a negative 10-12 per cent," observes the brokerage.

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Having created businesses ranging from world's largest single-location oil refining complex to nation's largest mobile network operators in just few years, billionaire Mukesh Ambani says his group Reliance Industries Ltd will never be complacent and will grow to be among the top 10 business conglomerates of the world. Addressing employees on Reliance Family Day - the birthday of the group's founder Dhirubhai Ambani, he said Reliance is now aiming to consolidate a place among global leaders in digital data platforms and AI adoption. "Today, the domestic and global environments for business are changing very fast.

Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill

Rajya Sabha passes Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday gave its green light to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2023. This Bill introduces significant amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act. These modifications aim to enhance the transparency and accountability of these cooperatives' operations in a bid to improve governance.

Is India ready to drive in the green lane?

Is India ready to drive in the green lane?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been the frontrunner in taking initiatives for promotion and adoption of electric vehicles.

Sensex zooms 467 points to settle at record closing high of 63,384.58

Sensex zooms 467 points to settle at record closing high of 63,384.58

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Bajaj Finserv was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.21 per cent, followed by Titan, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HUL, Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra. Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Power Grid and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

India to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2023 or 2024: Jitendra Singh

India to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2023 or 2024: Jitendra Singh

Rediff.com19 May 2023

He unveiled the country's ambitious space project's timeline during a media interaction.

Moody's blues: Indian economy contracting for 1st time in 4 decades

Moody's blues: Indian economy contracting for 1st time in 4 decades

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Moody's Investors Service on Friday said India's economy is expected to contract for the first time in more than four decades saying economic damage owing to the coronavirus-induced lockdown will be significant with lower consumption and sluggish business activity. Even before the coronavirus outbreak, Indian economy already was growing at its slowest pace in six years and with the stimulus measures announced by the government falling short of expectations, the disruptions are likely to be greater. "We now expect India's growth to register a real GDP contraction for the fiscal year ending in March 2021 (fiscal 2020-21), from our earlier projection of zero growth," it said in a research note.

Sensex closes above 66,000-mark for 1st time

Sensex closes above 66,000-mark for 1st time

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Benchmark BSE Sensex closed above the historic 66,000-mark for the first time while NSE Nifty hit a new all-time closing high driven by heavy buying in IT counters and fresh foreign fund inflows. Optimism in global equity markets also helped the local markets maintain their winning momentum for a second day. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 502.01 points or 0.77 per cent to settle at its new all-time closing high of 66,060.90.

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Markets rally after 3 days; Sensex zoomed 847 points

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Equity benchmarks ended over 1 per cent higher on Monday amid positive trends in global markets and buying in Reliance Industries and IT counters. The 30-share BSE Sensex zoomed 846.94 points or 1.41 per cent to settle at 60,747.31. During the day, it jumped 989.04 points or 1.65 per cent to 60,889.41.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, quarterly earnings and foreign fund trading activity would dictate terms in the equity markets this week, analysts said. Besides, movement of rupee against the US dollar and global oil benchmark Brent crude price would also guide the trading pattern in the equity markets. "From a macroeconomic perspective, market participants will be closely observing key events like the upcoming release of the US manufacturing PMI data, US services PMI data and US non-farm payrolls scheduled between August 1 and August 4.

N-deal will help launch 2nd green revolution: Rice

N-deal will help launch 2nd green revolution: Rice

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

We have negotiated an agreement to open a path of cooperation on civil nuclear energy and technology.This will help one of the fastest-growing energy consumers to meet its people's economic aspirations by launching a second green revolution,Rice said

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers, now wants to replicate this dominance in two-wheelers. The difference is that while the former is zooming - registrations for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers nearly doubled during January-December 2023 - the latter, meaning a market for CNG-powered two-wheelers, does not exist.

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.

'Very healthy and fertile market for long-term investors'

'Very healthy and fertile market for long-term investors'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Investors should look to incrementally allocate towards equity from a medium-to-long term horizon.'

India indebted to Manmohan Singh for liberalisation: Gadkari

India indebted to Manmohan Singh for liberalisation: Gadkari

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The economic reforms started by Singh as the finance minister in 1991 gave a new direction to India as it ushered in a liberal economy, Gadkari said.

UPA a practioner of 'sadistic' economy: Jaitley

UPA a practioner of 'sadistic' economy: Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Arun Jaitley sought a review of environmental projects.

Sensex closes 415 points higher; crosses 60K

Sensex closes 415 points higher; crosses 60K

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors rose the most by 2.79 per cent. NTPC, Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, HDFC twins, Tata Motors, ITC, Power Grid and Bajaj Finserv were among the major gainers. Tata Steel fell the most by 1.22 per cent. L&T, Sun Pharmaceuticals, IndusInd Bank and Ultratech Cement were among the losers.

Sensex tanks 505 points on profit booking

Sensex tanks 505 points on profit booking

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Among major Sensex shares, PowerGrid fell the most by 2.76 per cent. IndusInd Bank dropped 2.34 per cent, HUL by 2.23 per cent and NTPC by 2.04 per cent. ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC, ITC, Infosys, L&T, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank, HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra were among the losers. On the other hand, Tata Motors rose the most by 2.94 per cent, followed by Titan which gained 1.26 per cent. Mahindra & Mahindra, SBI and TCS were also among gainers.

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

At this point of time, the requirement of the economy is obviously more investment, which will create more jobs and increase purchasing power that will sustain a high level of production, says K M Chandrasekhar.

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

From using bio-fuels to revamping in-flight food and drinks services, eschewing mass-produced chicken/eggs in favour of local, farm-raised options to offering eco-friendly toys for children, airlines try out inventive measures to encourage carbon-neutral practices.

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

India needs sustained 8% growth to become a $ 5-trillion economy: Survey

India needs sustained 8% growth to become a $ 5-trillion economy: Survey

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Survey calls for reorienting policies to promote young firms which have the potential to become big, rather than small MSME firms which remain small.

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'As the Indian economy continues to expand over the next three years, mid- and small-caps should do well as they have higher exposure to the domestic economy than large-caps.'

Wickremesinghe rejects outside mediation, invites Tamil minority for talks

Wickremesinghe rejects outside mediation, invites Tamil minority for talks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

India has been consistently calling upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to protect the interests of the Tamil community and preserve the island nation's character as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Tata to invest 4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Tata Group on Wednesday announced an investment of 4 billion pounds (about Rs 42,500 crore) in setting up a flagship factory to make batteries for Jaguar Land Rover as well as other manufacturers. Tata Sons, owner of JLR, chose Bridgwater in Somerset in southwest England for the gigafactory over a rival location in Spain. The gigafactory, at 40GWh, will be one of the largest in Europe and Tata's first outside of India, the conglomerate said in a statement.

WTC final: Milestones to watch out for...

WTC final: Milestones to watch out for...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Team India is all set to take on Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship final from Wednesday at The Oval and this 'Ultimate Test' also brings with it a set of milestones that players can establish during the course of the match.

IPL 2023: Which Country Players Had A Dream Run?

IPL 2023: Which Country Players Had A Dream Run?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The players of which country had the best IPL 2023? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji find out.