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Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Kohli? No, thanks. Why this company supports non-cricketers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Mumbai-headquartered financial services firm Edelweiss, for close to a decade now, has been aligning its brand with sporting talent of every kind except cricket. What made the company buck the trend, and has it worked?

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

Hiring in aviation, hospitality to go up by 40% in 2015

Hiring in aviation, hospitality to go up by 40% in 2015

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Improving economy and investment in Indian carriers and hotels by global companies is likely to lead to hiring for aviation and hospitality sectors witnessing up to 40 per cent growth in 2015, according to experts.

5 ways to reduce farm distress

5 ways to reduce farm distress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'By 2020 around 34% of India's population will be in the 15-34 age group.' 'More than 70% of them live in rural areas.' 'Their energy and enthusiasm need to be tapped in order to meet their aspirations and transform agriculture and the rural economy,' says P K Joshi.

Shutdown cost 120,000 US jobs: White House

Shutdown cost 120,000 US jobs: White House

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The recent government shutdown and debt default crisis hit the US economy so badly that it cost the country 120,000 jobs and wiped out 0.25 per cent of economic growth for the fourth quarter, the White House said.

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

It won't be an easy ride for the markets, reckon experts, considering the multiple state elections in 2018 and general elections next year.

Jet Airways flies into black in Q1 on lower fuel cost

Jet Airways flies into black in Q1 on lower fuel cost

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Jet Airways Ltd said on Friday it made a profit in the June quarter compared to a loss in the year-ago period, helped by a drop in fuel expenses.

5 silly investment mistakes youngsters make

5 silly investment mistakes youngsters make

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Keeping patience while making a financial decision is one thing millennials need to learn, says Naval Goel.

Berkshire Hathaway stock hits new milestone at $200,000

Berkshire Hathaway stock hits new milestone at $200,000

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Some analysts view as a microcosm of the US economy.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

How to get best returns on your investments

How to get best returns on your investments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

You can be successful only if you have bit of knowledge about investment planning options that are available in the market.

IOC finances booming, reserves close to $1 billion

IOC finances booming, reserves close to $1 billion

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee's financial reserves edged close to one billion dollars in 2012 up from just $105 million (67 million pounds) when outgoing president Jacques Rogge took over 12 years ago, he said in his final report on Sunday.

Promising future awaits India, says President

Promising future awaits India, says President

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The government is determined to stop generation of black money, he said.

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Reliance MF to acquire Goldman Sachs India MF biz

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

In last few years, a number of global players have exited the Indian mutual fund business.

'Too many MF reforms have slowed down implementation'

'Too many MF reforms have slowed down implementation'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The sector needs to move away from such concepts.

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Buffett donates record $2.84 billion to Gates, family charities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Buffett typically makes his donations in July, reducing the number of shares by 5 percent from the prior year.

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Dull Diwali sales lead to unsold cars piling up with dealers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

While two-wheeler sales are down 15 per cent year-on-year, passenger vehicles sales are lower by 5-7 per cent.

Bharat is in distress

Bharat is in distress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The government is doing things in agriculture that count for little, says Shreekant Sambrani.

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

President lists Modi 2.0's strategy to boost growth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Stating that pushing GDP growth, which has slipped to 5-year low of 6.8 per cent in 2018-19, is the top priority, President Ramnath Kovind said Modi govt will bring more reforms and raise farm investments to boost growth.

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

In addition, he will have to move swiftly to control any damage that may have been caused to the bank's image and investor confidence due to the loan controversy

How Ujjivan plans to give shape to Modi's financial inclusion dream

How Ujjivan plans to give shape to Modi's financial inclusion dream

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

A well-run non-banking company has better margins than a bank, but the objective of setting up Ujjivan was to provide comprehensive financial inclusion, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank MD & CEO Samit Ghosh tells Anup Roy in an interview.

Tata most valuable Indian brand; LIC, Infosys next

Tata most valuable Indian brand; LIC, Infosys next

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The 2019 list shows a 37 per cent jump in brand value for the Tata group, to $19.55 billion for 2019, the highest in the top 25.

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission was doing what it could to stem the flow. It temporarily prohibited naked short-selling in the securities of major financial players including Freddie Mac and its sister firm Fannie Mae in July. But this didn't really help. It was only after global central banks pumped in unprecedented liquidity into global markets, that the storm was finally calmed.

As clock ticks down on sanctions, oil-laden Iran tankers set to target India and Europe

As clock ticks down on sanctions, oil-laden Iran tankers set to target India and Europe

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Tehran plans to lift exports by 500,000 barrels per day

Post a dull Q4 Wipro chief has lots to fix, will manage, he says

Post a dull Q4 Wipro chief has lots to fix, will manage, he says

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

If I focus on today, I will have to give up the future, says T K Kurien.

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Highlights of Union Budget 2021-22

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man as well as focus more on driving economic recovery through higher spending on healthcare, infrastructure and defence amid rising tensions with neighbours, As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth Budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

Can Indian agriculture adopt the 'Gujarat Model'?

Can Indian agriculture adopt the 'Gujarat Model'?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The agrarian crisis must be met with similarly speedy responses.

Rupee sinks to new low of 68.85, logs biggest single-day loss

Rupee sinks to new low of 68.85, logs biggest single-day loss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Indian rupee slumped to a record low near 69 to the dollar on Wednesday on growing worries that foreign investors will continue to sell out of a country facing stiff economic challenges and volatile global markets.

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.

Rs 86,000-cr Essar Oil-Rosneft deal cleared

Rs 86,000-cr Essar Oil-Rosneft deal cleared

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The agreement came in after the Ruias agreed to clear most of the Rs 26,000-crore dues to the lenders on completion of the transaction.

Why 'bulls' are a worried lot today

Why 'bulls' are a worried lot today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The gap between Nifty's price-earnings multiple and economic growth is at a 12-year high

When does investing in gold make sense?

When does investing in gold make sense?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

People who have no access to or do not trust the financial system are the only ones for whom investing in gold makes sense, says Naval Goel.

We are striving hard to deliver consistent growth: TCS chief

We are striving hard to deliver consistent growth: TCS chief

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The third quarter generally has more holidays.

Why BJP lost rural Gujarat

Why BJP lost rural Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

'I hope the anger that Gujarat farmers have demonstrated is also reflected in other parts of the country in ensuing elections.' 'Only then will the ruling parties accept that something is terribly going wrong in the hinterland.'

Sebi tightens M&A rules for unlisted firms

Sebi tightens M&A rules for unlisted firms

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.

Goldman, Nomura bullish on Indian equities in 2016

Goldman, Nomura bullish on Indian equities in 2016

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Goldman Sachs forecasts real GDP growth to accelerate to 7.9 per cent in FY17 from a projected 7.5 per cent in FY16.

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

What India needs for economic stability: Rajan has the answer

Rediff.com26 May 2016

He added that the risks can increase if the Chinese slowdown gathers more speed.

Automation is not bad, since skills that are required are not available

Automation is not bad, since skills that are required are not available

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

The talent gap in the industry is huge, says N Chandrasekaran, MD & CEO, TCS.

'India's macros are one of the best in the world'

'India's macros are one of the best in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Assessing the shape of the Indian economy just a couple of days ahead of the Union Budget for 2016-17, Saugata Bhatacharya, senior vice president and chief economist, Axis Bank, speaks about his budget wishlist and suggests measures that can help finance minister Arun Jaitley achieve the targeted fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product.