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Which fund is most suitable for you?

Which fund is most suitable for you?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

I would advise at least a 7 year investment time frame for Equity Investing

Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right

Deepak Parekh: The man with a penchant for doing things right

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Parekh ensures that he never forgets the importance of correctness.

FII-heavy stocks bleed more after QE tapering

FII-heavy stocks bleed more after QE tapering

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Experts say a turnaround may happen after the general elections.

Economists find GDP data intriguing, say figures don't add up

Economists find GDP data intriguing, say figures don't add up

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

They believe that the key reason behind such a high growth rate could be "a steep downward revision" of the year-ago base period.

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Intensifying competition and possibility of further legal action to test expectations of recovery.

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Many challenges for HUL's new boss

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Rather than move up the echelons of finance management, he was part of crisis management at his first employer, and then the commercial head of home and personal care products and, lately, chairman of Middle East and North Africa for Unilever, the second-largest fast-moving consumer goods company in the world.

5 stocks that can give amazing returns even in a dull market

5 stocks that can give amazing returns even in a dull market

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

After last Monday's massive fall in the Indian markets, a lot of quality stocks have fallen significantly.

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Indian companies apply for banking licences: The complete list

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Licence winners are expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2014.

Market gears up for slew of IPOs

Market gears up for slew of IPOs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Buoyed by the success of secondary market, IPO market set to see high action

Poll panel raises red flag on bank licence timing

Poll panel raises red flag on bank licence timing

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

EC received the RBI proposal in the first week of this month, soon after the model code of conduct came into force on March 5.

Markets to eye macro data, Parliament functioning

Markets to eye macro data, Parliament functioning

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Investors will keenly watch out for the Futures & Options expiry for July on Thursday

Vodafone's UK parent may buy Analjit Singh's stake

Vodafone's UK parent may buy Analjit Singh's stake

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Likely to seek FIPB approval to raise holding; deal could bring FDI of about $696 mn.

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Big challenges before Urjit Patel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Infrastructure and inflation targeting are expected to be top priorities for the new Reserve Bank of India governor, says A V Rajwade.

Banks will have to lower lending rates in April

Banks will have to lower lending rates in April

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The central bank has, so far, cut its repo rate by 125 bps.

Tata Sons withdraws application for bank licence

Tata Sons withdraws application for bank licence

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The RBI has accepted the application withdrawal request, according to the statement.

Payments bank dreams go awry before take-off

Payments bank dreams go awry before take-off

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Of the 11 licence holders, only eight remain in the fray as concerns about profitability and rising competition are making them think twice before jumping in.

The most important lesson for SIP investors

The most important lesson for SIP investors

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

To make money, invest in both good and bad times; otherwise the entire exercise is futile, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh & Sanjay Singh

How Indian banks will change by 2025

How Indian banks will change by 2025

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Most adult Indians should have access to bank deposits, credit and remittance facilities as well as insurance and mutual fund products in the next decade, and technology will play a big role in this transformation, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Markets keen as Infosys set to kick off results season

Markets keen as Infosys set to kick off results season

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Street is especially looking forward to the management commentary to get a sense of its new direction

Street awaits new triggers to sustain market rally

Street awaits new triggers to sustain market rally

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Through the past 12 months, the Bank Nifty has risen 55%

Why the National Stock Exchange should not be listed

Why the National Stock Exchange should not be listed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

It could be a matter of concern that foreign shareholders of the NSE are registered in tax havens such as Mauritius and Cyprus.

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.

What is in store for the markets?

What is in store for the markets?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Most investors find it very hard to understand when markets have over-extended themselves and look for data points to understand when a correction is due.

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.

RBI is 80! Milestones of an illustrious journey

RBI is 80! Milestones of an illustrious journey

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With a sole mandate of inflation targeting, RBI wears many hats.

Viom Networks to raise Rs 1,500 cr, may list on London Stock Exchange

Viom Networks to raise Rs 1,500 cr, may list on London Stock Exchange

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Viom Networks is planning to raise arouns Rs 1500 crore (Rs 15 billion) and is likely to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), say sources.

Job seekers, here's your chance of getting selected in startups

Job seekers, here's your chance of getting selected in startups

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

New listing on the BSE will create more jobs, say experts.

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Nobel follows a line of mighty brands that have bent low to kiss the feet of the popular, says Itu Chaudhuri.

Raghuram Rajan: The common man's central banker

Raghuram Rajan: The common man's central banker

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Rajan, as expected, furthered his predecessors' agenda and continued with the same resolution to make India's financial system safer, and direct the economy towards further liberalisation

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Bandhan sprints into new role as universal bank

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

With over Rs 15,000 crore in deposits, its strategy is a hit for now, but the real test will come when it starts lending to retail and corporate customers in a big way

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio

Urjit Patel: The 'known unknown'

Urjit Patel: The 'known unknown'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The RBI governor-designate may be economical with spoken words, but is known for his sharp and critical writings

RBI ushers in on-tap bank licence

RBI ushers in on-tap bank licence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A senior official with Muthoot Finance said the group would also want to apply for a universal licence.

India is an 'emerging democratic superpower': Australian PM

India is an 'emerging democratic superpower': Australian PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Describing India as an "emerging democratic superpower", Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Thursday kicked off his two-day India visit during which the two countries are likely to clinch an elusive civil nuclear deal.

Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi among 11 players to make banking easier!

Mukesh Ambani, Dilip Shanghvi among 11 players to make banking easier!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Payments banks will mainly deal in remittance services and accept deposits of up to Rs 1 lakh.

Bajaj Finserv MD on new bank licence and focus areas in 2015

Bajaj Finserv MD on new bank licence and focus areas in 2015

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Bajaj Finserv has few opportunities and challenges to overcome in 2015.

Mint Road's loss is Chicago's gain

Mint Road's loss is Chicago's gain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the RBI's history that a governor is leaving without willing to renew his contract

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Medha is an organisation created with the idea of bringing in better employment opportunities and life for educated youth.

Large infrastructure cos face tough time as cash flows dries up

Large infrastructure cos face tough time as cash flows dries up

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Jaypee, Essar, GMR, GVK, Lanco, Abhijeet groups debt rise despite falling cash flow, says UBS