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Top level expat hiring picking up in India

Top level expat hiring picking up in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Executive search firm MANCER Consulting CEO Satya D Sinha said that "the concept of expat hiring at top level management has always been prevalent across glob

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

The long-rumoured dollar rally in world markets is at hand

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Don't catch falling knives or chase bear rallies no matter how enticing those eight pc green blips look. They may be mouse traps, warns Sonali Ranade

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

The Game Changers For Indian Airlines

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

We live in hope that India and its airlines might finally grow up, notes Anuli Bhargava.

Gold falls for fourth-day on global cues

Gold falls for fourth-day on global cues

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Gold prices extended losses for the fourth straight day by losing Rs 325 to Rs 31,100 per ten grams on stockists selling.

Profit booking pushes Nifty below 8,550; Broader markets underperform

Profit booking pushes Nifty below 8,550; Broader markets underperform

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Nifty50 slipped 33 points to close the session at 8,509 after hitting an intra-day high of 8,587.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Asian Paints was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.66 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, HUL, Wipro, M&M, HDFC and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, TCS, Infosys, L&T, Tech Mahindra and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

As the markets hit new highs, look to take profits

As the markets hit new highs, look to take profits

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Keep exit plans handy, D-day could be the second week of August, writes Sonali Ranade in Market Notes.

Sensex tumbles over 300 points in early trade

Sensex tumbles over 300 points in early trade

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Titan was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by M&M, HUL, Maruti, Asian Paints and IndusInd Bank. Nifty fell 91 points to 17,157.40.

'Investors should enter the market through mutual funds, not stocks'

'Investors should enter the market through mutual funds, not stocks'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'They should decide their allocation based on their risk appetite and age, and not valuations.'

India Inc's fundraising from overseas falls sharply in Sep quarter

India Inc's fundraising from overseas falls sharply in Sep quarter

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Foreign currency loans raised by Indian companies nosedived to $210 million in the September quarter (Q2), 93.3 per cent less than the year-ago period when five firms raised $3.1 billion. The Q2 amount is the lowest since December 2003 quarter when India Inc raised $191 million. Companies cited volatility in the currency markets, sharp rise in interest rates in the United States, and fund availability in India as the main reasons behind the sharp fall.

Rupee at 80: Little relief on the cards from high trade deficit

Rupee at 80: Little relief on the cards from high trade deficit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A depreciating rupee, which briefly hit 80 to the dollar on Tuesday, may boost India's exports but price-inelastic imports of crude oil and gold would mean limited relief on the trade deficit, which clocked a record $26.2 billion in June. Due to global risk aversion on the back of geo-political tensions and aggressive policy tightening by the Fed, the dollar has appreciated against most currencies, including the rupee. And, with other currencies depreciating, India's comparative advantage in this respect may be limited.

Who derailed India's petro reforms?

Who derailed India's petro reforms?

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Why blame the petroleum minister for not hiking oil prices when no one else is arguing for market prices?

What China's market crash means for India

What China's market crash means for India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

What China's market crash means for India

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Weak oil prices drag markets; Nifty ends below 7,400

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Financials were the top losers while oil shares also declined amid weak crude oil prices.

Wanted: Skilled, blue-collar job seekers at electric two-wheeler firms

Wanted: Skilled, blue-collar job seekers at electric two-wheeler firms

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

For every one experienced candidate being recruited by e-two wheeler companies, 10 have no prior experience; recruitments are for skilled, low-end jobs, not for managerial or supervisory roles.

Markets continue to sink as Karnataka tussle sours risk appetite

Markets continue to sink as Karnataka tussle sours risk appetite

Rediff.com21 May 2018

A declining rupee, elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign fund outflows added to the gloom

Global oil prices can affect inflation: RBI

Global oil prices can affect inflation: RBI

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said that global crude oil prices, which are nearing the $100 a barrel mark, could impact inflation in India. "High and volatile crude oil prices in the international markets pose a major risk to domestic price stability," the RBI said in its report on 'Trend and Progress in Banking'.

Tatas on global safari on board Corus

Tatas on global safari on board Corus

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Corus, which was acquired by Tata Steel for 6.2 billion in the beginning of this year, is eyeing global network alliances in automotive steel, as it aims to build a strong position in the international market.

Corus to lead Tata Group's global safari

Corus to lead Tata Group's global safari

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Corus, which was acquired by Tata Steel for 6.2 billion pounds in the beginning of this year, is eyeing global network alliances in automotive steel, as it aims to build a strong position in the international market.

Ambani among those setting up family business offices in Singapore

Ambani among those setting up family business offices in Singapore

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ambani is in good company. The likes of ultra-rich individuals like hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and co-founder of Google Sergey Brin have chosen Singapore to establish their family offices. So have British inventor James Dyson, famous for his bladeless fans and hair dryers and vacuum cleaners, and Zhang Yong, founder of China's Haidilao hotpot restaurant chain, reports Lee Kah Whye.

EV Sales May Cross 100,000 Monthly, But...

EV Sales May Cross 100,000 Monthly, But...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

China's covid crisis could provoke a raw material crunch for India's EV industry later this year.

5 CRITICAL skills for IT professionals

5 CRITICAL skills for IT professionals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

A candidate with good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities will have a higher chance of being hired.

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Electric vehicles steal the limelight of first day of Auto Expo 2023

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the global unveiling of Suzuki Motor Corporation's concept electric SUV 'eVX' which is slated to hit the market by 2025. The company's Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India is among the major manufacturers participating in the show that has returned after three years. The Concept eVX is a mid-size electric SUV concept designed and developed by Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), Japan. It will be powered by a 60 kWh battery pack offering up to 550 km of driving range on single charge.

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

Exports decline 12.2% in Dec; trade deficit widens

Exports decline 12.2% in Dec; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

India's exports contracted 12.2 per cent to $34.48 billion in December 2022, mainly due to global headwinds, and the trade deficit widened to $23.76 billion during the same period, according to official data released on Monday. Imports in December 2022 also declined 3.5 per cent to $58.24 billion as against $60.33 billion in the year-ago period. In December 2021, exports stood at $39.27 billion and the trade deficit was at $21.06 billion.

Russia-Ukraine war: Commodity prices likely to rise

Russia-Ukraine war: Commodity prices likely to rise

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Investors and companies should brace for higher commodity prices over the next few weeks in the backdrop of Russian troops attacking Ukraine on Thursday. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden threatened new sanctions against Russia for an act of aggression against Ukraine. All this, analysts believe, can push prices of key commodities such as crude oil, ammonia, urea, potash, and phosphates higher.

RBI likely to slow down on rate cuts till 2023: ADB report

RBI likely to slow down on rate cuts till 2023: ADB report

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

With economic activity still to reach pre-pandemic levels, the RBI may slow down the pace of rate hikes until next year to quell soaring inflation while supporting growth, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says in its latest report. The Manila-based multilateral funding agency has raised the inflation forecast for the current fiscal year ending in March 2023 to 6.7 per cent from its earlier projection of 5.8 per cent. For the next fiscal year too, the forecast has been revised upwards to 5.8 per cent from 5 per cent earlier.

Markets falter on Mauritius tax woes, weak European cues

Markets falter on Mauritius tax woes, weak European cues

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Investors brace up ahead of the key macrodata- IIP and CPI numbers due to be unveiled tomorrow.

Market breathes easy as Ukraine escapes bear hug

Market breathes easy as Ukraine escapes bear hug

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Investor sentiment got a boost following remarks from the Russian President Putin that allayed fears of an imminent military conflict in Ukraine

20-25% of Hotels may Close Down Forever

20-25% of Hotels may Close Down Forever

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'On an average we have been getting four to five such proposals a month, but we aren't pursuing them as they don't tick the boxes.'

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'

Indians Invested $673.8 Million Abroad In 2021

Indians Invested $673.8 Million Abroad In 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Indians spent more on foreign investments during the past 12 months than they have since at least 2012.

India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Deloitte

India to have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026: Deloitte

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

India will have 1 billion smartphone users by 2026 with rural areas driving the sale of internet-enabled phones, a Deloitte study said on Tuesday. India had 1.2 billion mobile subscribers in 2021, of which about 750 million are smartphone users. It is poised to be the second-largest smartphone manufacturer in the next five years. "The smartphone market is expected to reach 1 billion smartphone users by 2026," according to Deloitte's 2022 Global TMT (Technology, Media and Entertainment, Telecom) predictions.

Dino fossils fast vanishing from India

Dino fossils fast vanishing from India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The eggs, worth Rs 2.5 lakh, are sold at Rs 2000 to foreigners.

Manufacturing takes a tumble in May, PMI at low 30.8

Manufacturing takes a tumble in May, PMI at low 30.8

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The country's manufacturing sector activity recorded another sharp deterioration in business conditions during May as new orders placed with producers continued to fall after April's record contraction, leading firms to cut jobs at the quickest pace on record, a monthly survey said on Monday.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Virtus is indeed designed to look, act and behave like a well-built European sedan that swims in the segment between the compact sedan VW Vento and the larger Passat, says Pavan Lall.

Fund-raises by fintechs slowed by 47% in 2022

Fund-raises by fintechs slowed by 47% in 2022

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Recently, Slice, a payment app, acquired a 5 per cent stake in North East Small Finance (NESF) for $3.42 million - the first such deal by a fintech in a small finance bank. Slice (valued at $1.5 billion, and backed by Tiger Global, Blume Ventures and Axis Bank) will technically get a toehold in a scheduled commercial bank if NESF were to get a licence to morph into one down the line Such a transition is well within the banking regulator's declared framework. The transaction has to be seen in a larger context.

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Weak global cues, India services PMI drag markets

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Puri said the government has a moral duty to provide energy at affordable rates to consumers.