News for 'Janet'

US Fed boosts rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

US Fed boosts rates, sees faster pace of increases in 2017

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent, only the second increase in a decade.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The country's Sports Ministry worked closely with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ACU during the process of drafting the bill.

Rupee falls on global cues, ends at 60.57

Rupee falls on global cues, ends at 60.57

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

The rupee recovered 20 paise to close at over three-week high of 60.47 against the US dollar in the previous session on Friday following strong local equities and capital inflows.

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Trump's move followed a rare show of bipartisanship on Thursday when legislators voted to fund large swaths of the government and avoid a repeat of the recent five-week government shutdown.

Rupee sees biggest gain in 7 months; ends at 63.11

Rupee sees biggest gain in 7 months; ends at 63.11

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

After three sessions of weakness, the rupee strengthened by 50 paise against the dollar.

Fed tough talk may keep markets on edge

Fed tough talk may keep markets on edge

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Sharp swings likely in equity, forex and bond markets.

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.

Carnage on D-Street: Sensex plunges below the 23,000-mark

Carnage on D-Street: Sensex plunges below the 23,000-mark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Decline in the rupee coupled with a slide in the crude oil prices have dented the sentiments.

Sensex ends lower, Nifty below 8,100

Sensex ends lower, Nifty below 8,100

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Broader market underperformed the headline indices

Rupee gains for second day amid broad risk rally

Rupee gains for second day amid broad risk rally

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Domestic shares and other global markets rose on upbeat trade data from China earlier in the day and after a US House deal extending the federal borrowing authority.

Sensex slips 314 points as ITC, Vedanta drag

Sensex slips 314 points as ITC, Vedanta drag

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Sensex ended in red on domestic concerns.

Rupee dips as shares remain under pressure

Rupee dips as shares remain under pressure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The rupee bounced back by 26 paise to end at 59.93 against the American currency on Friday as exporters and some banks sold dollars.

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Weaker-than-expected growth in US jobs in recent months had already forced US central bankers to put off a rate hike at their meeting last week

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Where have all the women bankers gone?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Women dominate Indian banks's clerical and officer rolls, but few make it to the executive office these days, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Rupee snaps 3-day fall; share gains help

Rupee snaps 3-day fall; share gains help

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Foreign funds sold Indian shares worth 446.9 million rupees ($7.4 million) on Wednesday, provisional exchange data showed, marking the third consecutive session of outflows.

Sensex logs first rise in 3 sessions, rebounds 120 pts

Sensex logs first rise in 3 sessions, rebounds 120 pts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Nifty ends above 8,600; Tata Motors, RIL top leaders

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

A smart rebound in the stock market and sustained capital inflows restricted the rupee loss

Late buying lifts Sensex, exit polls take centrestage

Late buying lifts Sensex, exit polls take centrestage

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 50-issue NSE Nifty in range-bound movements settled higher by 59.15 points, or 0.58 per cent, at 10,252.10.

Rupee ends flat at 67.06 vs USD; US Fed speech in focus

Rupee ends flat at 67.06 vs USD; US Fed speech in focus

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Reflecting nervousness over the prospect of the Federal Reserve tightening policy and event risk, traders stayed on the sidelines

India better prepared to deal with US Fed tapering: Rajan

India better prepared to deal with US Fed tapering: Rajan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

India is better prepared to deal with any further US Fed tapering, but the country needs to remain vigilant to face eventualities, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan said.

Gold eyes best week in 4 years as market turmoil boosts haven appeal

Gold eyes best week in 4 years as market turmoil boosts haven appeal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Total holdings of the top eight gold ETFs have risen by 3.8 million ounces so far this year

Despite fall in gold prices, Indians stay away from buying

Despite fall in gold prices, Indians stay away from buying

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Spot gold fell as far as $1,142.10 an ounce on Thursday, its lowest since November 2014.

Sensex hits 6-month low, Nifty too in rough waters

Sensex hits 6-month low, Nifty too in rough waters

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Trading sentiment remained distinctly weak due to the cash crunch arising out of the government's move to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to flush out black money amid concerns about its impact on small and medium-sized businesses which largely run on cash.

Time magazine names Tendulkar 'Person of the Week'

Time magazine names Tendulkar 'Person of the Week'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Global adulation continued to pour in for Sachin Tendulkar, as after being named Person of the Moment, Time magazine has now conferred the retiring batting legend with the 'Person of the Week' honour.

Fed liftoff brings relief - and new uncertainty

Fed liftoff brings relief - and new uncertainty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Getting out of the zero-rate armchair was overdue, and many in the market will be glad it has finally happened

Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Raghuram Rajan, SBI chief among most influential policy makers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan took charge of India's central bank when the rupee seemed to be in a tailspin while the country was facing runaway inflation.

Gold rebounds from 4-month low on global cues, jewellers' buying

Gold rebounds from 4-month low on global cues, jewellers' buying

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Silver followed suit and traded higher by Rs 200 at Rs 34,200/kg.

4 Indians among world's 100 most powerful women: Forbes

4 Indians among world's 100 most powerful women: Forbes

Rediff.com26 May 2015

State Bank of India chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, ICICI bank head Chanda Kochhar, Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and HT Media chair Shobhana Bhartia are among the world's 100 most powerful women.

Fed rate hike 'makes sense,' says US reserve bank president

Fed rate hike 'makes sense,' says US reserve bank president

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Fed rate hike 'makes sense,' says US reserve bank president.

God help our economy

God help our economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Given Indian corporates's high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks, warns Rahul Jacob.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

Sensex ends higher, Nifty closes above 8,400

Sensex ends higher, Nifty closes above 8,400

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Side indices raced ahead with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap advancing 0.4% and 0.3% up, respectively.

Rupee rebounds 6 paise on calmer dollar

Rupee rebounds 6 paise on calmer dollar

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Foreign fund inflows and a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the domestic unit

Rupee slips 5 paise to close at 67.11/USD

Rupee slips 5 paise to close at 67.11/USD

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A firming trend in domestic stock markets, however, capped the rupee fall to some extent

Faltering US, global economy behind Fed decision: Rajan

Faltering US, global economy behind Fed decision: Rajan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Industrial countries are still struggling, with a few exceptions, to grow and the uncertainty about growth in the US as well the world is probably what impelled the Fed to stay on hold.'

More Photos: The world's most beautiful women

More Photos: The world's most beautiful women

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Who is the hottest of them all? Vote for your favourite!

US delegate Boitano comes out as gay ahead of Sochi

US delegate Boitano comes out as gay ahead of Sochi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

"I am many things: a son, a brother, and uncle, a friend, an athlete, a cook, an author, and being gay is just one part of who I am," said Boitano, the 1988 Olympic gold medallist in a statement. "First and foremost I am an American athlete and I am proud to live in a country that encourages diversity, openness and tolerance.

Rupee sees biggest one-day gain in seven weeks

Rupee sees biggest one-day gain in seven weeks

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The gains will provide a much-needed reprieve after the rupee fell for a fifth week and hit an over two-month low last week in trade.

Buffett says if he ran Fed, he would not raise rates significantly

Buffett says if he ran Fed, he would not raise rates significantly

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

"I probably wouldn't do much," Buffett said when asked what he would do if he ran the Fed.