News for 'Indian Institute of Foreign Trade'

Will govt restart rupee-rouble trade?

Will govt restart rupee-rouble trade?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The government may soon give the green light to bilateral trade between Russia and India in their national currencies to avoid any trade disruptions, multiple people aware of the matter said. While the Department of Commerce has recommended the proposal, an announcement is likely to be made by the finance ministry after further deliberations between the Department of Economic Affairs and Department of Financial Services. "The finance ministry will take a call on how to peg the two currencies," a senior government official told Business Standard. In the past, the two nations have had rupee-rouble trade, and when such an arrangement is implemented again, it will bypass the sanctions imposed on Russia by the West.

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

In a first, UK Parl complex plays host to Indian Independence Day celebration

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

British Indian think tank 1928 Institute organised a special roundtable entitled 'India and the Indo-Pacific' bringing together the High Commissioners of India, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Nepal, among others, ahead of the reception in the River Room of the House of Lords on Monday evening.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Stock markets would take cues from the upcoming macroeconomic data announcements and global trends besides keeping a watch on the trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. The last batch of the ongoing earnings calendar would trigger stock-specific action, traders said. "This week, we have to deal with macroeconomic data on both the domestic and global front.

Rupee @ 80: Imports, foreign education, travel to be hit

Rupee @ 80: Imports, foreign education, travel to be hit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The primary and immediate impact of a depreciating rupee is on the importers who will have to shell out more for the same quantity and price. However, it is a boon for the exporters as they receive more rupees in exchange for dollars. The rupee depreciation has wiped away some of the gains that would have accrued to India from international oil and fuel prices dropping to pre-Ukraine war levels.

FPI lobby flags concerns on T+0 settlement cycle

FPI lobby flags concerns on T+0 settlement cycle

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (Asifma) has raised concerns about the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) proposal to introduce a T+0 settlement cycle. The industry association of top foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) has stated that this move could give rise to several issues, including the bifurcation of the market, liquidity fragmentation, and deterioration of market quality. In a discussion paper floated last month, Sebi has proposed a separate same-day settlement cycle that will run parallel to the existing T+1 cycle, where trades are settled the next day.

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The effort is to make the PM's interaction with the diaspora at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports city stadium on February 13 the largest he has addressed.

COLUMN: How IT became competitive

COLUMN: How IT became competitive

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

It was government policies, not ITA-I, according to a recent study.

High Time India Resists Real Estate Mania

High Time India Resists Real Estate Mania

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Once we break free of the idea that land is scarce, real estate is just a pile of bricks, steel, and glass. Any price surge will kick off a supply response, which kills off the possibility of sustained price appreciation, points out Ajay Shah.

International business programme for executives

International business programme for executives

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (a deemed university) invites applications for its Executive Masters in International Business programme.

BFSI sector valuation discount at new high

BFSI sector valuation discount at new high

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Companies in the banking, finance sector and insurance (BFSI) sector have underperformed on the bourses despite leading the earnings growth charts in the post-pandemic period. This has created a dichotomy between their earnings and share prices. BFSI companies have never been less expensive than the rest of the equity market.

FPIs pull out over Rs 10K cr from Indian equities in just 21 days

FPIs pull out over Rs 10K cr from Indian equities in just 21 days

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out over Rs 10,000 crore from Indian equities in the first three weeks of September, primarily due to rising US interest rates, recessionary fears, and overvalued domestic stocks. Before the outflow, FPIs were incessantly buying Indian equities in the last six months from March to August and brought in Rs 1.74 lakh crore during the period. Mayank Mehra, smallcase, manager and principal partner at Craving Alpha,believes that strong economic growth prospects, attractive valuations, and government reforms could support foreign investment flows in the next month.

Specialise in international business

Specialise in international business

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi, invites applications for its MBA programme in International Business.

BSE-listed firms' m-cap touches record high of Rs 346.47 lakh crore

BSE-listed firms' m-cap touches record high of Rs 346.47 lakh crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Equity investors became richer by Rs 2.4 lakh crore as key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty scaled new peaks in morning trade on Tuesday, amid persistent foreign fund inflows. Analysts said foreign institutional investors have reversed their selling strategy and have been consistent buyers during the last seven days. This momentum is a reflection of institutional confidence in the Indian market, they said.

'India to see multi-decade bull market'

'India to see multi-decade bull market'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

"India's resilience (during the global financial crisis) has been recognised internationally. In my view, India may be beginning to see a multi-decade bull market," Jhunjhunwala said at a seminar organised by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in Mumbai.

Sensex breaches 81K, Nifty scales 24,800 peak

Sensex breaches 81K, Nifty scales 24,800 peak

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, State Bank of India and HCL Technologies were the biggest gainers. On the contrary, Asian Paints, JSW Steel, NTPC and Adani Ports were among the laggards.

Rangarajan bats for raising diesel prices

Rangarajan bats for raising diesel prices

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

High gold imports had contributed to high CAD which stood at 5.4 per cent in the second half of 2012-13 and was creating pressure on the rupee.

T+0 settlement: Sebi for 2-phase implementation

T+0 settlement: Sebi for 2-phase implementation

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is contemplating the implementation of a same-day settlement cycle, known as T+0, in two phases. This is seen as a preliminary step towards instantaneous settlement. The shorter T+0 settlement cycle is being considered for the equity cash segment as an optional mechanism, in addition to the current T+1 (Trade plus one day) cycle.

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is advisable to stay away from the markets for now and buy only on a dip.'

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

TCY experts offer Business Awareness/General Knowledge questions to supplement MBA examination preparation.

An analysis of the IIFT 2007 exam

An analysis of the IIFT 2007 exam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Conducted on November 25, 2007, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) reverted to the one correct answer per question format. We take a look.

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

With the government clearing the decks for direct listing at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), issuers will wait for the ecosystem to develop further before firming up their listing plans. In the meantime, most companies may continue to prefer listing in the onshore market, even as the new avenue provides key benefits such as tax waivers and reduced foreign exchange risk. Sources said that a few key things need to be ironed out further.

Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy trade

Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy trade

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Benchmark indices ended on a flat note on Thursday as fag-end selling wiped out intra-day gains amid weak global trends. The BSE benchmark Sensex slipped 8.03 points or 0.02 per cent to settle at 53,018.94. During the day, it had gained 350.57 points or 0.66 per cent to 53,377.54. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell 18.85 points or 0.12 per cent to close at 15,780.25.

Stock markets begin new fiscal on bullish note

Stock markets begin new fiscal on bullish note

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

From the Sensex basket, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro and HDFC Bank were the major gainers. Titan, Nestle, Bharti Airtel and IndusInd Bank were among the laggards.

Safeguards in FTAs sought

Safeguards in FTAs sought

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

With response tepid so far from domestic investors, these funds might soon approach FIPB for approvals.

From the brink of suicide to a two million hit website

From the brink of suicide to a two million hit website

Rediff.com26 May 2012

From fainting during a Class 12 exam to failing the NDA thrice, Arun Pandit would easily have succumbed to his suicidal urges, had it not been for a friend whose motivational SMS changed his life forever.

Are Newbie Investors Prepared For Market Turbulence?

Are Newbie Investors Prepared For Market Turbulence?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

We have millions of newbie investors who are clueless about how to handle sudden and severe adverse market reactions, which arrive from time to time, observes Debashis Basu.

Alert: MBA in International Business

Alert: MBA in International Business

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

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Why did IndiGo share price fall 5% post Q1 2024-25 results?

Why did IndiGo share price fall 5% post Q1 2024-25 results?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

IndiGo share price today: IndiGo share price fell as much as 4.8 per cent to a low of Rs 4,275 per share on the BSE in Monday's intraday trade as investors booked profit in the stock post a its April-June quarter (Q1) results for financial year 2024-25 (FY25). The stock ended 1.36 per cent lower at Rs 4,430 as against a 23-points gain in the benchmark BSE Sensex. The selling also got exacerbated as the management commentary, post Q1FY25 results, highlighted that inflationary pressure could likely dent July-September (Q2FY25) performance.

Insurance scheme for poor bags top slot

Insurance scheme for poor bags top slot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A Rs 2 health insurance scheme for rural India and a project on empowering cooperative banks through effective application of information technology -- ideas that looked at tackling such problems received the thumbs-up from the jury of the Business Standard B-school Award 2012 held here on Tuesday.

LIC raises Rs 5,627 cr from anchor investors led by domestic institutions

LIC raises Rs 5,627 cr from anchor investors led by domestic institutions

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Insurance behemoth LIC on Tuesday said it has garnered a little over Rs 5,627 crore from anchor investors led primarily by domestic institutions ahead of its mega initial public offering (IPO). Anchor Investors' (AIs) portion (5,92,96,853 equity shares) was subscribed at Rs 949 per equity share, the insurer said in an early morning filing to exchanges. Out of the allocation of about 5.9 crore shares to AIs, 4.2 crore shares (71.12 per cent) were allocated to 15 domestic mutual funds through 99 schemes, the filing said.

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle in New Delhi

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle in New Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Reader Anshul Goel sent us this picture from New Delhi.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

The (In)eligible Bachelors: A quest for Mr Right!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

London-based author Ruchita Misra talks to Sahim Salim about her first book The (In)eligible Bachelors a funny tale of a young single MBA grad and her search for the perfect husband.

India should adjust to high energy prices: Montek

India should adjust to high energy prices: Montek

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

India should learn to live with high energy prices for rapid economic growth, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia after two of the state-owned oil companies hiked petrol rates this week.

Markets hit all-time closing high; Sensex jumps 1,721 points

Markets hit all-time closing high; Sensex jumps 1,721 points

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

IT and interest rate-sensitive bank, realty, and auto stocks ended with sharp gains.

MBA in International Business from IIFT

MBA in International Business from IIFT

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, invites applications for MBA (International Business) degree programme conducted at New Delhi and Kolkata Centres.

Review FDI policy, say experts

Review FDI policy, say experts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

The government must review its policy to allow foreign direct investment up to 24 per cent in the small and medium scale enterprises, and ensuring better credit facility and technology financing to make them globally competitive.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

Can you prepare for multiple entrance exams simultaneously?

Can you prepare for multiple entrance exams simultaneously?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Nilkancha Badhiye who is currently pursuing her MBA in International Business from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi tells us how she cracked the entrance examination while pursuing her final year of graduation.