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Meet Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Meet Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

She would be the first Indian to be occupying the coveted post at IMF after former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

More bad news for India, IMF pegs 2020 growth rate at 1.9%

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

With this subdued forecast, India is likely to record its worst growth performance since the 1991 liberalisation. However, it is among the only two major economies, which will register a positive growth rate in 2020. The other being China, for which the IMF has projected a growth rate of 1.2 per cent.

2020: Equities will remain in favour

2020: Equities will remain in favour

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Amid slowing growth and low interest rates, investors will need to focus on stock-picking, suggests John Remmert.

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

States must get fiscal for the Centre to succeed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

India's rank in the World Bank's ease of doing business index cannot get better unless more attention is paid to bringing about procedural reforms in the way states run their governments and provide various approvals for trade and industry, says A K Bhattacharya.

Weird case of why L&T lost 14 large orders in India

Weird case of why L&T lost 14 large orders in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's largest construction and engineering player, has lost as many as 14 large orders in the country because companies that don't possess adequate technical expertise and experience, of late, have won the projects by bidding lower, claimed A M Naik, non-executive chairman of L&T. But the company has made up for the losses by winning projects overseas, where it has acquired a sizeable market share amid tough competition from large global players, he said.

Much Ado About Ratings

Much Ado About Ratings

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The history of Moody's India ratings tells its own story,' points out T N Ninan.

$1 trillion forex reserves in India: A pipe dream

$1 trillion forex reserves in India: A pipe dream

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

India's foreign exchange reserves are at an all-time high.

It's time India scores on economic diplomacy

It's time India scores on economic diplomacy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Opportunity for India to take leadership in economic diplomacy.

A first in 3 decades, retail inflation in US higher than India for 4 months

A first in 3 decades, retail inflation in US higher than India for 4 months

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Emerging markets such as India have always run higher inflation rates than developed economies such as the US and countries of Western Europe. But for the first time in the past 30 years, the US reported a higher consumer price inflation (CPI) rate than India in five consecutive months. The US reported a CPI rate of 7.5 per cent in January 2022 against 6.01 per cent in India and analysts expect the trend to continue for at least a few months more

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.

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Nations supporting terrorists should be held guilty: PM at BRICS

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The PM said there was a need to tackle the problem of terrorism in an organised manner.

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Indian economy is expected to expand at 8.5-9 per cent over 10-15 year time frame once the structural issues hampering growth are addressed by the government.

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

There are various projections about India's growth.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

One nation is spreading terror in South Asia: PM Modi at G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Soon after Prime Minister Modi's assertion, the G20 countries also came down heavily on terrorism.

'Apt policy corrections alone can revive India's growth'

'Apt policy corrections alone can revive India's growth'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The former RBI deputy governor talked about the prospects of an economic revival, reforms in IMF, etc.

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed inbound travellers from G20 nations arriving at select airports to use the popular UPI for making payments in the country. Later, the RBI also proposes to extend the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility to travellers from all countries. UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments into one hood.

Moody's points to fiscal, inflation worries

Moody's points to fiscal, inflation worries

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The ministry sought to allay the rating agency's concerns and said economic growth was on an upward swing.

BRICS joint action at G20 summit may be wishful thinking

BRICS joint action at G20 summit may be wishful thinking

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Group still far from coordinating monetary/forex policy

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

PM Modi to address opening plenary @WEF

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The keynote address will be given by United States President Donald Trump

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

UPA-II has yielded a 7.5 per cent average annual growth rate

Rupee might head lower in the medium term

Rupee might head lower in the medium term

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The steep decline in commodity prices has reversed.

Sensex snaps 5-day winning streak on weak global cues, profit-booking

Sensex snaps 5-day winning streak on weak global cues, profit-booking

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The laggards in the Sensex kitty were Vedanta, Tata Steel, M&M, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, L&T, Asian Paint and HDFC

Why India will always play second fiddle to China

Why India will always play second fiddle to China

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Thinking big, China is changing the world order; with mixed priorities, we can but tag along, writes T J S George.

Why resource-rich economies are in trouble

Why resource-rich economies are in trouble

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Countries with abundant resources are faring worse in terms of development than those with less.

'Democracy loving, capitalist respecting' India best for investors: FM

'Democracy loving, capitalist respecting' India best for investors: FM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"So you will not have anything better... democracy loving, capitalist respecting environment... in India," Sitharaman said at the event hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in association with the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum.

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Devangshu Datta predicts the good, the bad and the ugly of currency trends for the coming year.

EU makes last-ditch bid to save Greek bailout

EU makes last-ditch bid to save Greek bailout

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

EU authorities made a last-minute offer to salvage a bailout deal that could keep Greece in the euro as the clock ticked down on Tuesday, with Germany warning that time had run out to extend vital credit lines to Athens.

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

COVID-19 attack on US worse than Pearl Harbour, 9/11: Trump

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The coronavirus has infected 1.2 million Americans and killed more than 73,000.

What Chidambaram wants from PSUs

What Chidambaram wants from PSUs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

The government is seeking to keep its fiscal deficit within the budgetary target of 4.8 per cent of GDP.

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India: IMF

Near-term growth prospects remain favourable in India: IMF

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

IMF says, India will grow significantly in near-term.

India to grow fastest among big economies

India to grow fastest among big economies

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The poll of over 30 economists, taken in the past week, showed Asia's third largest economy will expand 7.8 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2017.

Are global summits losing relevance?

Are global summits losing relevance?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Capital flows have become much more skittish and volatile during this period, with short-term horizons dominating allocations.

The global economy - are we there yet?

The global economy - are we there yet?

Rediff.com1 May 2015

It is a wonder how pervasive and long-lasting the damage can be from a balance-sheet crisis, says Suman Bery.

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

India's $400-billion forex reserves comes at a cost

India's $400-billion forex reserves comes at a cost

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

What the reserves offer for now is improved import coverage of about 13 months, almost double the 2013 level of less than seven months. And, ammunition to arrest a rapid rupee slide, says Anup Roy.

Fiscal stimulus is not the need of the hour

Fiscal stimulus is not the need of the hour

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

What might be useful is targeted assistance to those sectors and individuals that are disproportionately affected, suggests Mihir S Sharma.

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Is the worst over for the markets?

Is the worst over for the markets?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The road ahead for the markets in the short term will depend on external factors rather than domestic developments.