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'Nifty can rally to 20,000 in 2022'

'Nifty can rally to 20,000 in 2022'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'India has entered an economic super-cycle driven by a housing cycle turnaround.'

'Investors who feel nervous at higher valuations should not exit equities'

'Investors who feel nervous at higher valuations should not exit equities'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'They can shift to dynamic asset allocation funds to automatically rebalance their equity exposure.'

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.

Bengal foundry units impacted by Ukraine war as input prices soar

Bengal foundry units impacted by Ukraine war as input prices soar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

After the Ukraine war, coke prices just soared and most units don't have money left to buy raw material. Customers are not absorbing the price escalation'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

More rich households in India than low income ones

More rich households in India than low income ones

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

The growing economy has spun a wheel of fortune for Indians, with high income households outnumbering those in the low category for the first time at the end of 2009-10, according to estimates made by think-tank NCAER.

Happy underdogs New Zealand promise 'scrap' against India

Happy underdogs New Zealand promise 'scrap' against India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

New Zealand, the tournament runners-up last time, grabbed the last semi-final berth after a hat-trick of defeats nearly derailed their strong start in the tournament.

'2022 will be year of consolidation for markets'

'2022 will be year of consolidation for markets'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'The IPO market is cooling off and getting a reality check.'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

'I have better things in life than money, but not health'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

'God has given me everything -- wealth, success, a good wife and good friends. I wish He gives me good health.'

How will India's telcos survive?

How will India's telcos survive?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'While consumers have benefited tremendously from rock-bottom telecom tariffs, the telecom sector has been reeling under deep financial stress,' points out Rajan S Mathews, director general, Cellular Operators Association of India.

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal refers to all talk of mergers as 'noise'. 'All this is a distraction, when the focus should be on the customer,' he says.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

India's space programme is a Phoenix

India's space programme is a Phoenix

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'It is time we Indians learnt to believe in ourselves, and stopped questioning our own capabilities every time a space launch is not a glorious success,' says M D Riti.

Decoding the whys and why nots of Auction Day 1

Decoding the whys and why nots of Auction Day 1

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The 10 IPL franchises have so far spent above Rs 388 crore collectively

ONergy: A crusade to light up India's villages

ONergy: A crusade to light up India's villages

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Villages engulfed by darkness have a ray of hope with ONergy offering poor villagers have with a complete range of solar products.

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The main purpose of the meeting is to assess their views on reforms that are required to attract long-term capital into the country.

2020 is a critical year for the Indian economy

2020 is a critical year for the Indian economy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'If India can only grow at 5%, why bother spending time on the country?' asks Akash Prakash.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.

FMCG cos expect higher sales, higher revenues in Q4 on back of price hikes

FMCG cos expect higher sales, higher revenues in Q4 on back of price hikes

Rediff.com2 May 2022

However, rural demand continued to remain a concern for FMCG companies during the quarter.

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

10 per cent for those who earn up to Rs 30 lakh a year and 25 per cent for those who earn more, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

Budget 2022: Time To Raise Revenue

Budget 2022: Time To Raise Revenue

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

There are two ways: Deliver a rapidly growing economic pie or reform GST and close corporate tax loopholes, suggests T N Ninan.

7 Jobs In The Metaverse

7 Jobs In The Metaverse

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

By 2026, around 25 per cent of the global population may spend at least an hour a day on Metaverse. This will open the doors for many businesses, the NFTs market will spread, and Web 3.0 will attract more investment.

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

'FM & PM keep denying reality about unemployment'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'According to CMIE data, employment in manufacturing saw a reduction from 51 million in the country in 2016 to 27 million in 2021. 'That is, it has halved in just 5 years. 'At the same time, the national lockdown resulted in reverse migration to rural areas, and an increase in the number of workers in agriculture. 'It also means joblessness has increased in agriculture because there are too many workers; the number of workers went up from 200 million to 232 million.'

Govt earnings from PSU dividend, profit jump to Rs 88K crore

Govt earnings from PSU dividend, profit jump to Rs 88K crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

As per the budget document presented in Parliament, public sector enterprises, including banks, are expected to contribute Rs 88,188 crore in the form of dividend and profit to the government in the current financial year.

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'The growth drivers are mostly invisible, but the growth is undeniable at least for now,' notes Debashis Basu.

Amazon's $1 billion loss to further take shine off India's e-commerce industry

Amazon's $1 billion loss to further take shine off India's e-commerce industry

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Amazon's huge investment of $80 million a month didn't win it favour over customers during the festive season, with rival Flipkart selling more goods, reports Alnoor Peermohamed from Bengaluru.

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

If financials and oil sectors were removed, India Inc has done quite well.

Stocks: Bulls ran wild in COVID-19

Stocks: Bulls ran wild in COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Indian equities are no longer cheap vis-a-vis global markets, and only a short distance away from being the most expensive they have ever been.

India's IT outsourcing firms seek booster shot from Obamacare

India's IT outsourcing firms seek booster shot from Obamacare

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The US is the biggest market for the outsourcing industry.

Long road to full recovery for India Inc

Long road to full recovery for India Inc

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Net profit grew 25.4% in Q4 but revenue growth, lower at 8.5%, suggests lack of volume expansion.

Colgate's investors will have to wait a while to get their smile back

Colgate's investors will have to wait a while to get their smile back

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Analysts expect Colgate's overall volume growth to remain in single digits (around 5-6 per cent) for the next two years.

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

Rediff.com22 May 2022

In a first, the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) officers reached out to several ministries in the last week of April as part of a confidence-boosting measure. The meeting brought the CAG officials and those from the ministries across the table to discuss the pain points in their relations. CAG of India Girish Chandra Murmu took this novel step because of growing tensions between those audited and the auditor.

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

'Ambulance couple' go the extra mile to help during Covid

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia spend their days ferrying the ill to hospital, fetching medicines, arranging funerals and sometimes stepping in to perform last rites too.

Budget targets are achievable: Sitharaman

Budget targets are achievable: Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

At the customary post-Budget media interactions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her topmost bureaucrats touched upon a number of issues. The minister said the government taxing income from digital virtual assets did not give them legitimacy and that issue was being dealt separately in the planned cryptocurrency Bill. She also expressed confidence that the Budget targets were achievable.

India, this champion dancing crew needs your help!

India, this champion dancing crew needs your help!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Months after making history by winning America's Got Talent, Mumbai's V Unbeatable dancing crew is crumbling under the lockdown.

India's IT industry staring at jobless growth

India's IT industry staring at jobless growth

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Growing protectionism in their main markets - the US and the UK - has forced them to hire local workers, upending the cost arbitrage model they had built their business on.

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

New Delhi's regional partners in restraining a belligerent China -- primarily the US, Japan, Australia and Singapore -- would like the Indian Navy to lock down the Indian Ocean Region, while the other partners can focus on deterring the PLA (navy) in the South China Sea, explains Ajai Shukla.