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Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

Emergence of third front will benefit NDA, says Congress resolution

Emergence of third front will benefit NDA, says Congress resolution

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

It said the Congress will infuse new blood in leadership roles without creating new fault lines and cementing its ideological moorings.

'India should be given credit for helping America'

'India should be given credit for helping America'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

India should be given credit for helping America recover from the economic crisis, says S Jaishankar, India's new Ambassador to the US.

Over 50% of entrepreneurs to ramp up workforce: E&Y

Over 50% of entrepreneurs to ramp up workforce: E&Y

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

They are in desperate need of attracting individuals with the right skills and talent.

India, Lanka to double trade to $10 billion by 2016

India, Lanka to double trade to $10 billion by 2016

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The decision was taken during the eighth meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and his Sri Lankan counterpart Prof. GL Peiris.

Service sector activity falls to 6-month low in Sep

Service sector activity falls to 6-month low in Sep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Indian services sector activity fell to a six-month low in September, as new business inflows rose at the slowest rates since March, amid inflationary pressures and competitive conditions, a monthly survey said. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell to 54.3 in September, from 57.2 in August, highlighting the weakest rate of expansion since March. For the fourteenth straight month, the services sector witnessed an expansion in output. In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

How Budget Will Benefit Homebuyers

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Capital gains exemption limit and a steep reduction in the highest surcharge will empower the masses with enhanced liquidity flow that can be invested in real estate, points out Dhaval Ajmera.

3 Indian cities among world's top megacities

3 Indian cities among world's top megacities

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

A megacity is a metropolitan area with a total population of over 10 million people.

'Jobs are not being created because we are not growing at 7+%'

'Jobs are not being created because we are not growing at 7+%'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Yashwant Sinha explains where the Modi government has gone wrong in its handling of the economy.

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

Organisations to enrol for unique entity IDs

Organisations to enrol for unique entity IDs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

After individuals, now even institutions like government departments, schools and companies would get unique identification numbers (UIDs) to enroll the country's residents for the UID system.

IT sector to see better growth in 2013: Kris

IT sector to see better growth in 2013: Kris

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Enthused by improving global economic scenario and a renewed wave of reforms back in India, IT giant Infosys says it is bullish over better growth prospects of IT sector in 2013 and expects greater job creation this year.

Halt austerity, avoid recession: UN to rich nations

Halt austerity, avoid recession: UN to rich nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

While growth in India and China is likely to remain robust, the rest of the world risks falling back into recession if developed countries embark prematurely on fiscal austerity measures, says a United Nations report, released in New York on Thursday.

Kerala to tap NRK resources

Kerala to tap NRK resources

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

Kerala government was planning to tap the large resources of the Non-Resident Keralites through incentives and motivation, which would lead to large-scale investment into the state, Minister for Non-resident Kerala Affairs M M Hassan said on Tuesday.

Highlights of Budget 2023-24

Highlights of Budget 2023-24

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Per capita income has more than doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh in around nine years. Indian economy has increased in size from being 10th to 5th largest in the world in the past nine years. Seven priorities of the Budget, 'Saptarishi', are inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth power and financial sector.

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

The RBI Story: 90 Years And Going Strong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Of the eight RBI governors who have held office since the 1991 economic liberalisation, Bimal Jalan had the longest stint and S Venkitaramanan, the shortest. Current Governor Shaktikanta Das will overtake Bimal Jalan before completing his second term in December, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Manufacturing activity at 2-year low in October, says survey

Manufacturing activity at 2-year low in October, says survey

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to a two-year low of 50.6 in October from 51.4 in September.

Obama unveils $3.77 tn budget, increases Pak aid

Obama unveils $3.77 tn budget, increases Pak aid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

United President Barack Obama on Wednesday proposed a 40 per cent increase in American aid to Pakistan, amounting to $1.4 billion, as part of his $3.77 trillion budget that focusses on new job creation and economic growth.

Markets witness gap up opening

Markets witness gap up opening

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Govt package only worth Rs 3.22 lakh cr, 1.6% of GDP: Cong

Govt package only worth Rs 3.22 lakh cr, 1.6% of GDP: Cong

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Congress' senior spokesperson Anand Sharma Sharma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must 'walk the talk' and announce the measures required by giving money in the hands of the poor and small and medium enterprises to help reboot the economy.

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The study draws attention to the contribution of the Indian industry

K'taka Cong to fight polls under collective leadership: Shivakumar

K'taka Cong to fight polls under collective leadership: Shivakumar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The Karnataka Congress is a "united house" and it will fight the assembly polls next year on its own under a "collective leadership", party's state unit chief DK Shivakumar said on Thursday.

400m entrepreneurs run businesses in 54 nations

400m entrepreneurs run businesses in 54 nations

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

GEM Global Report is an annual survey of early-stage entrepreneurship worldwide.

Organisations to enrol for unique entity IDs

Organisations to enrol for unique entity IDs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

After individuals, now even institutions like government departments, schools and companies would get unique identification numbers (UIDs) to enroll the country's residents for the UID system. These institutions or service delivery organisations would get a UID-like identifier, called Entity ID, which would help enrol people and deliver services.

Where are the jobs Modi promised; he's busy doing yoga: Rahul

Where are the jobs Modi promised; he's busy doing yoga: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Govt to take tough decisions to revive economy: PM

Govt to take tough decisions to revive economy: PM

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said his government is determined to take "tough" decisions, including on controlling subsidies, to reverse the expansion of the fiscal deficit, even as he expressed confidence of bringing back the rhythm of high growth of 8-9 per cent per annum.

Postcard to Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wish list

Postcard to Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wish list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

As citizens who voted the BJP to power, here's an opportunity to share your Budget wishlist.

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

5 dream jobs that will help you survive recession

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Artificial Intelligence will create 2.3 million machine learning jobs by 2020.

'Entrepreneurship isn't a game of roulette'

'Entrepreneurship isn't a game of roulette'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'To set up a successful business, one must have a solution to an existing problem or a better way of addressing the current solution.'

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

ACME, Tata Power among 60 firms to sign MoUs worth Rs 1.25 trn with TN govt

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Tamil Nadu secured investments worth Rs 1.44 trillion on Monday by signing of memoranda of understanding (MoU) with 60 companies, laying of foundation stones and inauguration of new projects.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

12th Plan aims at 8.2 per cent growth

12th Plan aims at 8.2 per cent growth

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The Full Planning Commission is all set to approve the 12th Plan document that seeks to raise the average annual economic growth during the five-year period ending March 2017 to 8.2 per cent from 7.9 per cent achieved in the previous Plan on Saturday.

Govt urged to stick to fiscal consolidation road map

Govt urged to stick to fiscal consolidation road map

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister has identified ten themes, including economic growth and job creations that need attention.

Jobs: Top 5 emerging career trends in finance

Jobs: Top 5 emerging career trends in finance

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

If you're in the market for a new job, here are five emerging careers that are making a mark and poised for growth in the coming years.

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

India, US to boost biz cooperation

India, US to boost biz cooperation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

While the Framework would support small and medium enterprises in exploring new business opportunities, the US-India Financial and Economic Partnership would deal with economic, financial and investment-related issues.

Boris to arrive in Ahmedabad on April 21, first UK PM to visit Gujarat

Boris to arrive in Ahmedabad on April 21, first UK PM to visit Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Johnson's first visit to India as United Kingdom prime minister will begin on April 21 with a trip to Ahmedabad in Gujarat, which is Prime Minister Modi's home state.

IIT honour for Google-mentor Rajeev Motwani

IIT honour for Google-mentor Rajeev Motwani

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Rajeev Motwani, Google mentor and Stanford Professor who died early this year has been selected for the first PAN IIT Lifetime Achievement Award, while, Pradeep Khosla, Dean of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University has been chosen for the Academic Excellence Award.

'It is the best time to be an entrepreneur. Think big!'

'It is the best time to be an entrepreneur. Think big!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'The only way to create more jobs is to make sure that we anticipate the skills that will be required in the future and prepare ourselves for those skills.'

Grim global situation casts shadow on Budget 2023

Grim global situation casts shadow on Budget 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Ahead of the Union Budget for 2023-24, Budget makers have welcomed the global consensus view that India will remain one of the bright spots in calendar year 2023. But there is some alarm over the grim global situation and how that might impact the Centre's projections and assessments for next financial year. The big global headwinds include a deep and sustained recession in the West, including India's biggest trading partners in North America and Europe, continuing volatility in commodity markets, and renewed Covid-19 fears, as lifting of strict curbs by China could potentially lead to a massive spread again.