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Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

The government planned to borrow 10-15 per cent of the total borrowing offshore. That works out to at least Rs 71,000 crore, or about $10.4 billion at Friday's exchange rate.

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

India's jewellery business has lost its lustre

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

There was a massive 24% decline in India's gems and jewelry exports to $2,321 million for September 2018 as against $3,053.38 million in the same period last year.

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The 15-member body called for enhanced actions, from closing financial system loopholes to stopping the abuse of charitable causes, as well as updating the existing IS and Al Qaeda sanctions list.

On UN's 75th anniversary, Modi calls for reformed multilateralism

On UN's 75th anniversary, Modi calls for reformed multilateralism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

As the UN marks 75 years of its existence, the 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a forward-looking political declaration that gave a clarion call for strengthening mechanism to combat terrorism, reformed multilateralism, inclusive development and better preparedness to deal with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leaders for conversion of G-8, G-5 into G-14

Leaders for conversion of G-8, G-5 into G-14

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Hosts of the summit and Italian President Silvio Berlusconi, in his opening remarks at the summit of the two groupings yesterday, suggested some sort of a G-14 saying the G-8 and G-5 represented about 80 per cent of the world and 'we may consider this as a stable format of the future'.

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Tech partnerships in climate change can make the world a better place

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

For existing technologies, unless appropriate financing is available, deployment at scale is difficult.

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

How Indian banks are looking to cash in on bitcoin rally

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Indian banks have started exploring opportunities in the space, including lending to crypto exchanges, and accepting bitcoins as collateral, among others.

American makeover for rural stoves

American makeover for rural stoves

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Envirofit International, an US-based non-profit organisation, has introduced a range of clean-burning and biomass-based cooking stoves , which are reaching homes in rural Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

No service tax on debit, credit card transactions up to Rs 2,000

No service tax on debit, credit card transactions up to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government has been taking steps to promote cashless or digital transactions to take India towards a less-cash economy

IMF sells 200 tonnes of gold to RBI

IMF sells 200 tonnes of gold to RBI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The IMF targets to sell about 403.3 metric tonnes of gold to shore up its finances so that it can lend money to the poorest countries at concessional rates.

Rahul tweets Aspen conference photo to end 'vacation' claims

Rahul tweets Aspen conference photo to end 'vacation' claims

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

In an attempt to silence all the criticism surrounding his absence, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has posted a picture on Twitter of himself attending a conference in Aspen.

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

Will he succeed Kamath at ICICI Bank?

Will he succeed Kamath at ICICI Bank?

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Corporate India is not bothered about the subprime crisis. I have not seen any large business house walk away from a deal on account of lack of funding.

Not speaking on BJP's behalf, says Swamy after party disowns his remarks

Not speaking on BJP's behalf, says Swamy after party disowns his remarks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Congress, however, dubbed Swamy as the 'undeclared spokesman' of Modi.

Distance learning MBA

Distance learning MBA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

The National Institute of Business Management, Chennai, invites applications for admission to its two-year distance learning MBA programme.

Chidambaram to woo FIIs, hedge funds in the US

Chidambaram to woo FIIs, hedge funds in the US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram will woo foreign investors to invest in India as he begins his nine-day visit to the US on Tuesday.

Specialise in management

Specialise in management

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, invites applications for its two-year full time Post-graduate Programme in Management 2007-2009.

Want to study management?

Want to study management?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad & Nagpur invites applications for its various management programmes.

Want to study management?

Want to study management?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, invites applications for its Post-graduate Programme in Management.

Rajan offers emerging economies the mantra for growth

Rajan offers emerging economies the mantra for growth

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Rajan said that central banks should not ignore global responsibilities.

Sebi gears up for larger role, mulls roadmap to deepen markets

Sebi gears up for larger role, mulls roadmap to deepen markets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Sebi keen to attract larger number of retail investors

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Swiss ups black money vigil as India threatens criminal action

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Switzerland has been making efforts to strengthen its bilateral cooperation with India .

Is Modi govt finally winning the war against black money?

Is Modi govt finally winning the war against black money?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

He said this in Parliament rebutting reports last month, which quoted the Swiss National Bank, the country's central bank, as saying in its annual report that Indian deposits had risen by 50 per cent in 2017.

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Arvind Panagariya: An advocate of growth-boosting policies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

He was most recently credited as one of the brains behind labour law reforms in Rajasthan

First-time women directors deepen talent pool

First-time women directors deepen talent pool

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

BSE-200 companies's list shows that 96 companies had woman directors.

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'These are interesting days for watchers of English cricket and central banking,' points out Amol Agrawal.

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

6 suggestions for Nirmala Sitharaman, India's new FM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay offers some unsolicited advice for a government wh,ich came to power, with brute majority and the nation's pragmatic chief money man.

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Infy co-founder 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan heads govt data panel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The idea is to have a separate and independent consultation on non-personal data, and decide the contours of how it should be regulated, whether as guidelines, rules, or a separate policy,' said a senior official at MeitY.

IMF to hike India's vote, quota shares

IMF to hike India's vote, quota shares

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

The IMF has decided to raise India's quota and vote shares in the bank. India has welcomed this move as having a 'catalytic effect' on reforms in the World Bank and other institutions under the UN umbrella. The major reform proposal under which the quota share would be increased from 1.92 per cent to 2.44 per cent and vote share from 1.88 per cent to 2.34 per cent was endorsed by the IMFC of the IMF. The move would push India's position up to 11th among the 184 member nations

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Why is RBI allergic to 55-year-old bankers?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Is the RBI unable to accept with grace that beyond 55, one can have the ability to head the compliance functions in a bank, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

IIM-B gives executives world-class view

IIM-B gives executives world-class view

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore has been collaborating with global universities like INSEAD, Lancaster, McGill and three schools in Japan for over a decade to train senior executives in management techniques

Global economy grim, it's hurting India's exports: Jaitley

Global economy grim, it's hurting India's exports: Jaitley

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jaitley said each of the regions in the world is trying to do its best.

'Minimum government, maximum governance' in public sector banks

'Minimum government, maximum governance' in public sector banks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party regime will have to make good on this election slogan to restore state-owned banks to health, says Rajiv Lall.

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

SBI takes Harvard lessons for staff appraisal

SBI takes Harvard lessons for staff appraisal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Apart from 40 modules of Harvard, SBI has internally developed 500 e-modules for employees.

Specialise in management

Specialise in management

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, invites applications for its Post-graduate Programme in Management.

RBI's identity has been damaged: Former gov

RBI's identity has been damaged: Former gov

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'For the RBI, for a central bank, reputational risk is the worst risk.' 'Credibility is the worst risk,'

Viral Acharya new RBI deputy governor

Viral Acharya new RBI deputy governor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The 42-year-old Acharya's appointment for a three-year tenure was cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Politics behind India's growth projections

Politics behind India's growth projections

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Most forecasts do not have a track record of transparency and accuracy