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How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

How Palanpur's diamond merchants conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'We did not know we would one day dominate nearly 70 per cent of the market.' 'Today, of 100 diamonds available for trade in Antwerp, 93 are cut and polished in India.' A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Guha Ray's The Diamond Trail: How India Rose To Global Domination.

Good news! Petrol, diesel to be cheaper

Good news! Petrol, diesel to be cheaper

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Petrol price has been cut by 58 paise a litre and diesel by 25 paise with effect from midnight tonight.

Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.29 a litre, diesel by 97 paise

Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.29 a litre, diesel by 97 paise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The increase in rates announced by oil firms is excluding state levies and the actual hike will be higher.

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

The US dollar could surprise with a massive rally

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Hoard cash. There will be plenty of time and opportunity at far lower levels, warns Sonali Ranade in her weekly Market Notes

Sensex ends flat in cautious trade ahead of earnings season

Sensex ends flat in cautious trade ahead of earnings season

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The NSE Nifty, however, ended a shade higher by 6.65 points or 0.06 per cent at 10,442.20

Cockpit, cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Cockpit, cabin crew suffer as fresh Covid wave hits air travel

Rediff.com11 May 2021

There were nearly 4,000 cabin crew with Jet when the airline was grounded; every fifth remains without a job to date. One cabin crew member with 10 years of experience has been forced to take up a teaching job; some have branched out into small businesses. Aviation jobs were scarce even before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on Indian shores in early 2020. The situation has been exacerbated since.

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The council is looking at the youth as a segment in the global market and has started the LoveGold on the social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Forex reserves drop by $24.02 bn to $400.52 bn in Apr-Sep

Forex reserves drop by $24.02 bn to $400.52 bn in Apr-Sep

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The apex bank held 586.44 tonne of gold as on September 30, of which 294.14 tonne are held overseas in safe custody with the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements, while the remaining gold is held domestically

Sensex rebounds 180 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

Sensex rebounds 180 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The biggest gainers on both bourses were Bharti Airtel, HDFC duo, L&T, Bajaj Auto, Kotak Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, ITC and Bajaj Finance, rising up to 4 per cent.

The march of the millennial food brands

The march of the millennial food brands

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Start-ups line up food street with new-age menu.

Petrol price cut by 80 paise, diesel cheaper by Rs 1.30

Petrol price cut by 80 paise, diesel cheaper by Rs 1.30

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Petrol price had been cut 10 times since August 2014.

COVID-19: Ayurvedic products become increasingly popular

COVID-19: Ayurvedic products become increasingly popular

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The pandemic has resulted in a change in consumer lifestyles, with an increased focus on preventive healthcare remedies leading to a surge in demand for immunity-positioned supplements, including Ayurvedic medicines and products, as consumers pursue different ways to combat the virus.

ATF price hiked by steep 7%; LPG up Rs 2 per cylinder

ATF price hiked by steep 7%; LPG up Rs 2 per cylinder

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

This is the second straight increase in jet fuel rates in as many months.

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Investors, including large corporations, view them as a potential hedge against uncertainty, and mainstream investment banks too are jumping into the game.

'Hindu Rashtra won't keep India together'

'Hindu Rashtra won't keep India together'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Non-separation of religion from politics is India's most daunting challenge'

RBI may soon become world's 10th largest holder of gold

RBI may soon become world's 10th largest holder of gold

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Indian central bank may soon edge out its counterpart in the Netherlands from the top-10 list, as latter's holding has largely remained unchanged.

This popular bag company was born in a garage

This popular bag company was born in a garage

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Starting from a team of part-time workers to an employee base that exceeds over 3,000, Wildcraft has come a long way

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Globally, the researchers found that more than 7,40,000 or four per cent of new cancer cases in 2020 may be attributed to alcohol drinking.

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Among other segments, home broadband subscriptions have picked up and the virtual private network service, too, increased by around 15 per cent.

Petrol cheaper by Rs 3, diesel costlier

Petrol cheaper by Rs 3, diesel costlier

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Oil companies on Monday slashed petrol price by Rs 3.02 per litre.

A few points for India's new RBI governor

A few points for India's new RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

It was the RBI which destroyed our $-job economy. It is for the RBI to resurrect it by instituting news ways of managing the INR, says Sonali Ranade

Petrol hiked by 64 paise, diesel gets cheaper by Rs 1.35/litre

Petrol hiked by 64 paise, diesel gets cheaper by Rs 1.35/litre

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Petrol gets expensive but diesel is cheaper by Rs 1.35/ per litre.

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

With a loan book of $268 billion, India's retail banking is now ahead of Russia, Malaysia and Mexico but behind China, Brazil and Thailand

Is the world seeing a job recovery?

Is the world seeing a job recovery?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Global growth may be rebounding, but labour markets are not, or only very weakly and unevenly.

Gold jewellery exports climb in March, set to keep rising

Gold jewellery exports climb in March, set to keep rising

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Indian jewellers such as Gitanjali Gems, Malabar Gold and Kalyan Jewellers have opened stores abroad to limit the slump in sales.

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Have you tasted this Indian whiskey?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Eclipse, with its vanilla and fruity palette, is easy to drink on the rocks, says Ritika Kochhar.

Gold zooms past Rs 17,000 on global cues

Gold zooms past Rs 17,000 on global cues

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Gold prices on Thursday crossed the crucial Rs 17,000 per 10 gram level in the bullion market here, buttressed by frantic buying by jewellers for the ongoing marriage season amid a firming global trend.

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

India's shift towards US companies for technology investments and partnerships fits well with the present government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, say experts.

Sensex extends gains in choppy trade; up 132 points

Sensex extends gains in choppy trade; up 132 points

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The NSE index Nifty ended above the 10,500-mark.

RBI alone can't enforce a fast banking turnaround

RBI alone can't enforce a fast banking turnaround

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

While the RBI can nudge things along, ultimately bank owners must recapitalise and review internal processes to ensure that a culture of irresponsible lending doesn't continue, says Devangshu Datta.

Good news! Petrol, diesel to be cheaper

Good news! Petrol, diesel to be cheaper

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Oil marketing companies on Friday cut petrol price by 32 paise, and diesel by 85 paise a litre with effect from midnight tonight.

How can Nirmalaji raise more revenue?

How can Nirmalaji raise more revenue?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Every option before the finance minister comes with a price tag, observes T N Ninan.

Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.19 a litre, diesel 98 paise

Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.19 a litre, diesel 98 paise

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Petrol price was on Monday hiked by Rs 2.19 a litre and diesel by 98 paise per litre.

The Talking Revolution

The Talking Revolution

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Though most of the voice-activated solutions are based in English, work is on to create solutions in Indian languages.

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Post Covid, 2-wheeler EV firms see steady growth

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

EV players suggest a reduction in the goods and services tax on batteries from 18 to 5 per cent as it would help push demand.

Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.21 per litre; diesel by Rs 1.79

Petrol price hiked by Rs 2.21 per litre; diesel by Rs 1.79

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

This increase excludes local levies. The actual hike after considering VAT would be Rs 2.84 per litre in Delhi for petrol and Rs 2.11 for diesel.

YUMMY! Stunning images of chocolate shops and factories

YUMMY! Stunning images of chocolate shops and factories

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The global chocolate market is expected to grow $98.3 billion in 2016.

Nestl now out to woo man's best friend

Nestl now out to woo man's best friend

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Nestle aims to shed the 'food and beverages company' tag; enters rapidly-growing petcare market in India

India's problem is productive jobs: ILO

India's problem is productive jobs: ILO

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

In India, total employment grew by only 0.1 per cent yearly over the five years till 2009-10, says the report, "from 457.9 million in 2004-05 to 458.4 mn in 2009-10, while labour productivity grew 34 per cent over this period".

Zoomcar to be electric vehicle-driven by 2025

Zoomcar to be electric vehicle-driven by 2025

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The company, which rents cars by the hour, day, week and month, has Mahindra E2O Plus and Tata E Tigor available on the platform for which it charges a subscription fee of Rs 15,000-20,000 per month.