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Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Two stocks to watch out for in the near term

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Mr Xi, what have you gained in Ladakh?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Why did your generals try to grab a few square kilometres of Indian territory in Ladakh?' 'And what happened to the hard work that you and Prime Minister Modi put into the Wuhan and Mamallapuram meets?' Claude Arpi writes a letter to Xi Jinping, China's self-styled supreme leader, who turns 68 today, June 15.

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'If the government spends Rs 10 lakh crore this year then you would be looking at a GDP growth of minus 5 per cent.' 'If you do not do this, you will be looking at GDP growth between minus nine and minus 10 per cent.'

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The figure is based on the base price of spectrum for the upcoming auction fixed by the TRAI and on the assumption that there will be no bidding war.

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Sports Shorts: Anish wins India's 3rd individual gold in Jr. World Cup

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows.

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'You can't take money from Shaktikanta Das (the RBI governor) and give it to Nirmala Sitharaman (the Union finance minister). She will blow it away on Modi.'

Why BCCI does not give equal funds to all its members

Why BCCI does not give equal funds to all its members

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that disbursement of financial grant even in cricket's global body International Cricket Council has always been performance based where the top Test playing nations got more share compared to the associate members.

'Equity returns in 2018 will be lower'

'Equity returns in 2018 will be lower'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'We think FY18 will end with a 10 to 12 per cent earnings growth, but FY19 will see a recovery to over 15 per cent.'

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank saw economic growth slowdown in February, prompting it to cut rates ahead of the curve and wondered why markets were surprised with the decision to pause rate reduction. Noting that there is a need for an "informed and objective discussion" on the country's economy, Das said the RBI would do "whatever is necessary" to address growth slowdown, spikes in inflation as well to ensure good health of banks and non-bank lenders. The apex bank went for five consecutive rate cuts starting in February this year, making it a cumulative reduction of 1.35 per cent.

Markets riding for a fall unless budget delivers

Markets riding for a fall unless budget delivers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

India is Asia's third-best performing equity market.

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the lockdown extended till May 3 to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the little money daily wagers had is mostly gone and so is hope.

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Vistara may add more seats in economy class to boost sales

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

To make space for the extra row, Vistara has opted for the smartLav concept offered by Airbus

Hold consumption-related stocks for long term

Hold consumption-related stocks for long term

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Analysts expect earnings to become increasingly relevant given that the stocks have rallied on positive sentiment and the gush of liquidity. Macro factors, they suggest, have already led to a large re-rating in most counters

India's longest bridge to connect Assam and Arunachal

India's longest bridge to connect Assam and Arunachal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Scheduled to be completed in 2016, the 4.94 km rail-cum-road bridge, India's longest bridge, will come up across the mighty Brahmaputra at Bogibeel in Assam. It is not only expected to be a lifeline for the Northeast, but will also strengthen the country's security.

The growing divide between markets and fundamentals

The growing divide between markets and fundamentals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Stock prices is due to valuation expansion

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Monsanto has taken the government to court over the royalty.

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Fresh investments by corporates up just 5.8% in FY17, lowest since 1992

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

It's growth vs fiscal deficit once again

It's growth vs fiscal deficit once again

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The government has spent a little less than one-third of the Budget estimate of capital expenditure, it can still spend about Rs 20,000 crore this year without disturbing its fiscal deficit target.

What every investor must know about the bull run

What every investor must know about the bull run

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'When fund managers talk of being bullish for the long term, they assume strong economic growth.' 'That is what they have assumed every year, naively believing the pronouncements and promises of ministers.' 'Unfortunately, they have been wrong year after year,' observes Debashis Basu, editor, www.moneylife.in.

'My first salary made me financially independent'

'My first salary made me financially independent'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff readers share their interesting stories about the first salary and what it taught them.

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?

Modi govt's Ist year gift: India to overtake China despite slowdown

Modi govt's Ist year gift: India to overtake China despite slowdown

Rediff.com28 May 2015

India likely to overtake China on strong GDP growth.

High interest rates will make the economy sluggish: Jaitley

High interest rates will make the economy sluggish: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

'Where in the world you get 12.5 per cent return of interest?'

Azlan Shah, CT will serve as Olympic preparations: Sardar

Azlan Shah, CT will serve as Olympic preparations: Sardar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

With an eye on the Olympics, the India hockey team skipper Sardar Singh said that the upcoming tournaments like Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Champions Trophy will serve as important preparatory events in the run-up to the Rio Games. Sardar said while the immediate aim is to win a gold in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at Ipoh from April 6-16, the larger goal is to come up with a medal-winning show in the Champions Trophy, to be played in London from June 10-17.

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Will UP's 'Tala Nagri' lock Modi's fate?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'We will be voting keeping in mind the brunt we bore because of demonetisation and high GST rate'

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'Helicopter drop' was first proposed as an alternative to quantitative easing.

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

6 signs you are addicted to your credit card!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

If allowed to go unchecked, this addiction can wreck you financially as well as emotionally.

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Modi should raise outsourcing issue with US: Bhagwati

Modi should raise outsourcing issue with US: Bhagwati

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Bhagwati reminded Modi that the US system was driven by lobby groups and India needed to voice its concern over the anti-outsourcing sentiment in the US

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Meet India's highest paid CEO

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

'2021 is the year of capital preservation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'I have been advising investors since the last couple of months to at least take their capital out.' 'Most of the people have made 50-60 per cent in the market, if not more, they must at least take their capital out.'

How legalising betting in India could prevent fixing in cricket

How legalising betting in India could prevent fixing in cricket

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

'Where betting is legalised it is heavily regulated and they work in close conjunction with us, so it does assist us' 'Sometimes these corruptors are like paedophiles and what I mean by that analogy is that they are prepared to spend a long time particularly grooming young players'

Heard Shape of You? Then you're responsible for this!

Heard Shape of You? Then you're responsible for this!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

You were one of the millions who made Ed Sheeran the most streamed artist of 2017.

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Sitharaman's Stimulus: Renovate a house in flames without dousing the fire!

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'The stimulus message was tagged on to what was meant to be an exhortation to self-reliance, glossing over the near impossibility of merging the immediate requirement of relief for a huge population and a questionable strategy for the future trajectory of a large economy aspiring to superstardom,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.