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2019: Morgan Stanley wants you to invest

2019: Morgan Stanley wants you to invest

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The best-case scenario -- to which Morgan Stanley attaches 30 per cent probability -- pegs the S&P BSE Sensex at 41,500 levels in the next 12 months.

Chandrakant Pandit named as new Mumbai coach

Chandrakant Pandit named as new Mumbai coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Former India wicketkeeper Chandrakant Pandit was chosen as the coach of the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team.

Investor wealth surges by Rs 45.50 lakh cr in 2017

Investor wealth surges by Rs 45.50 lakh cr in 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The Sensex gained 7,430.37 points, or 27.91 per cent, this year.

Pitroda kick-started Cong's celebration of Pak's national day: Modi

Pitroda kick-started Cong's celebration of Pak's national day: Modi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Using the hashtag 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi' (people will not forgive) in a tweet, Modi attacked Sam Pitroda, who looks after Congress's overseas affairs, for reportedly saying that post the Mumbai terror attacks, India could have responded with air strikes, but "according to me that's not how you deal with world."

The exponential power of 'Chindia'

The exponential power of 'Chindia'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

New joint ventures between Indian IT service firms and their Chinese counterparts hint at the formidable bilateral economy that could emerge.

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Access to Sabang Port will allow the Indian Navy to dominate Malacca Strait more effectively, reports Ajai Shukla.

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

It is not easy for an FMCG brand to make a comeback if it has been out of consumer's reckoning for some time. Moreover, a protracted battle between the owners and then closure of a large number of outlets at one go might have sent some very negative signals to many, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

Red and Yellow for Royal Challengers

Red and Yellow for Royal Challengers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Dr Vijay Mallya's Bangalore Indian Premier League team "Royal Challengers" will be attired in a attractive mix of red and yellow for the Twenty20 tournament which begins next month.

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Double whammy for BJP in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

For a party that has adopted the successful social re-engineering model from Gujarat, Rajasthan and across the rest of the 'Hindi belt' over the past decades, Tamil Nadu continues to remain a tricky customer, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Of sportsmen, ads and wrong strategy

Of sportsmen, ads and wrong strategy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

How companies can get their sports marketing strategy right.

'Modi will win Gujarat; focus on jobs'

'Modi will win Gujarat; focus on jobs'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

With GST, demonetisaton and the banking sector reset, investment banker Christopher Wood expects PM to focus on generating jobs ahead of the 2019 election.

Why didn't the government push for the GST bills to be discussed?

Why didn't the government push for the GST bills to be discussed?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

On Thursday, the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha, which allocates time for the Bills and discussions to be taken up for the forthcoming week, met, but the government strategists didn't ask the members to allocate time for the GST Bills for the next week.

Dump Masood Azhar project. Get real!

Dump Masood Azhar project. Get real!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'A sense of purpose is lacking in India's diplomacy.' 'This is what happens when foreign policy becomes the stuff for grandstanding before the domestic audience,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Parrikar under attack for surgical strike, nuke policy remarks

Parrikar under attack for surgical strike, nuke policy remarks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Citing certain examples, Naik said the defence minister 'falsely claims that India never conducted surgical strikes in the past'.

Ride the wave with aircraft carriers

Ride the wave with aircraft carriers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

With the United States delivering an increasing share of India's arms imports, New Delhi must work with it to retain control of our regional waters

Street expects FY16 rate cut of 75-100 bps

Street expects FY16 rate cut of 75-100 bps

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Morgan Stanley expects RBI to cut rates sharply rather than "dribble down".

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'He is a legend. He will go down as one of our great cricketers. I have never seen an individual so sound. I have seen Sachin at times get angry. Not this man'

Chinese yuan seen depreciating further; rupee to remain stable

Chinese yuan seen depreciating further; rupee to remain stable

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The renminbi is expected to weaken another 2 per cent in six months.

Stocks close at record high for third day on global leads

Stocks close at record high for third day on global leads

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Coal India was the biggest gainer on both Sensex and Nifty

UBS sees Nifty at 8,200 by year-end

UBS sees Nifty at 8,200 by year-end

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The recovery process for the Indian economy would be gradual'.

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Opposition readies to use Urjit's resignation in House battle

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Opposition leaders plan to go to the people to create awareness, as well as protest the "erosion of RBI's credibility" in Parliament, in the coming days and weeks to build public opinion against the Modi government's move to take away the RBI reserves, reports Archis Mohan.

Late buying lifts Sensex, exit polls take centrestage

Late buying lifts Sensex, exit polls take centrestage

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 50-issue NSE Nifty in range-bound movements settled higher by 59.15 points, or 0.58 per cent, at 10,252.10.

Is private banks' golden era over?

Is private banks' golden era over?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

These have always been pro-cyclical bets but new banks could erode RoEs.

'The need to look outward is common to both India and China'

'The need to look outward is common to both India and China'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

No Indian auto brand (including Tata or Mahindra) is well-known globally.

Jaitley tells PM he can't be in new government

Jaitley tells PM he can't be in new government

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In the four-paragraph letter, Jaitley said he had orally informed Modi about his desire not to be a part of the new BJP government to enable him to concentrate on treatment and health.

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Although conventional political wisdom would decree that the construction of a 'magnificent' Ram temple at his 'birth-place' would bring the BJP a big yield of votes in the prospective elections, its leaders know by now that the mandir must not exist in isolation in its game plan, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Cong releases videos of 'saffron hatred' to target Modi

Cong releases videos of 'saffron hatred' to target Modi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Stepping up its campaign against Narendra Modi, the Congress on Tuesday released video clips of alleged "hate speeches" of several Bharatiya Janata Party, Sangh Parivar and Shiv Sena leaders and demanded their arrest for "trading in the politics of poison" by committing the "sin" of "stoking communal fire".

Will the markets continue to scale new peaks post Budget?

Will the markets continue to scale new peaks post Budget?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Thus far in 2017-18, FIIs and MFs have invested Rs 198.91 billion and Rs 1,119.49 billion in the Indian equity markets. Of this, around Rs 152.46 billion has come in January alone.

On a wing and a prayer

On a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Capping arsenal or sour grapes?

Capping arsenal or sour grapes?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Here are some of the political leaders' who await their fate.

BJP's 'Chanakya' who strategised Modi Wave 2.0

BJP's 'Chanakya' who strategised Modi Wave 2.0

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Known as an astute strategist whose non-political interests range from playing chess and watching cricket to stage performances and listening to classical music, 54-year-old Shah is often hailed as the BJP's most successful president for crafting its way to power states after states.

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Government strategists are trying to ensure that the requisite 16 of the 31 states ratify the Bill by the end of this month

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.

AIADMK-BJP poll tieup will have to clear seat-sharing hurdle

AIADMK-BJP poll tieup will have to clear seat-sharing hurdle

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Second-line AIADMK leaders and cadres alike say that by starting the talks first with the BJP and committing the party to an alliance without discussing seat-sharing, the leadership might have commenced the coalition discourse at the wrong end. According to them, even 20 seats for the BJP may be too many, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Brace for broad-based market rally

Brace for broad-based market rally

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Investors may increase exposure to mid and small-cap stocks as their risk-reward profile is more attractive currently, suggest Nitin Singh and Vinay Joseph.

BJP leader Vijayvargiya attacks SRK, says his soul in Pakistan

BJP leader Vijayvargiya attacks SRK, says his soul in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Tuesday attacked Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan over his "extreme intolerance" comment, saying his "soul" is in Pakistan though he lives in India and also painted him as an "anti-nationalist".

Sensex ends 152 points lower, Nifty below 9,600

Sensex ends 152 points lower, Nifty below 9,600

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

There were more than three losers against every gainer on BSE

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Analysts say strengthening bank's capital will boost earnings, bank needs chief with long stint to run show