News for 'MONSOON PROGRESSION'

Brexit hurdle crossed? Nifty, silver at 2016 high

Brexit hurdle crossed? Nifty, silver at 2016 high

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

'The market position from here on is expected to go up'.

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Markets end flat amid volatility; IT shares weigh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.

'Sushma, Smriti will not resign; this is NDA govt not UPA'

'Sushma, Smriti will not resign; this is NDA govt not UPA'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government on Wednesday rejected the Congress demand for resignation of Union ministers Sushma Swaraj and Smriti Irani over 'Lalitgate' and 'fake degree' controversies, saying "our ministers do not do all that their (the United Progress Alliance) ministers used to do".

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Sensex soars 237 points ahead of Brexit poll outcome

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Participants will watch out for the Brexit poll outcome in the late morning trades tomorrow.

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

For the entire UPA regime, from 2005-06 to 2013-14, the average annual farm growth according to the GDP back series data is 3.8 per cent, which too is higher than the first four years of the NDA, though these two periods aren't comparable because one spans nine years and the other four.

Why the Congress vigour may be short-lived

Why the Congress vigour may be short-lived

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

The main Opposition party is likely to lose some more of its strength in 2016-17

Why India's commitment to climate change may not be a cakewalk

Why India's commitment to climate change may not be a cakewalk

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

India has promised to reduce the emission intensity of its growth by 33-35 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030.

Will Jaitley's Budget make the industry happy?

Will Jaitley's Budget make the industry happy?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

There are high hopes that the Budget for 2014-15 to be presented in Parliament may actually not tinker with the threshold limit or the other tax slabs but could provide reliefs by incentivising savings.

'Thank the Rain God, and not UPA for good growth'

'Thank the Rain God, and not UPA for good growth'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Attacking the United Progressive Alliance government, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday said 4.9 per cent economic growth is not because of government's policies but due to good monsoon.

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

What Modi Told the Coal Minister

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The day I took charge, the PM told me you do the following -- stop imports, talk to all stakeholders and involve them to make mining more industry-friendly without affecting the environment.'

Greece 'No' doesn't affect markets; Sensex, Nifty end in green

Greece 'No' doesn't affect markets; Sensex, Nifty end in green

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The recovery was led by pharma majors led by Dr Reddy's Labs.

Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon

Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'The dragon is Narendra Modi. While it may be harsh -- a tad -- to say that it was sleeping, it is fair to say that the government's approach in tackling corruption cases was lackadaisical.' 'By choosing corruption as an issue the Opposition has goaded the Treasury benches to return fire -- and the BJP has more potent ammunition,' says T V R Shenoy.

'Before demonetisation India was looking good'

'Before demonetisation India was looking good'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'Investors hate uncertainty and the demonetisation move certainly creates that.'

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on atrocities on Dalits

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Narendra Modi on atrocities on Dalits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the "distressing rise" in incidents of Dalit atrocities.

Sensex to zoom despite odds, investors may flock to D-Street

Sensex to zoom despite odds, investors may flock to D-Street

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Sensex is now as expensive as in early 2008

Sensex tanks 630 points; land, tax reform worries hurt sentiment

Sensex tanks 630 points; land, tax reform worries hurt sentiment

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Markets closed in the red on domestic worries.

Should you sell stocks in May?

Should you sell stocks in May?

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Since its peak, the S&P BSE Sensex has dropped nearly 3,000 points.

Passing GST Bill in its present form makes no sense: Moily

Passing GST Bill in its present form makes no sense: Moily

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

'Below-normal rains may not lead to a spike in inflation'

'Below-normal rains may not lead to a spike in inflation'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist, HSBC, speaks about a range of issues ranging from inflation, to how Goods and Services Tax and land acquisition bills can help India hit double digit growth, and her impressions about economic growth in the last one year after Narendra Modi took over as India's Prime Minister.

Rupee ends 14 paise up at 64.12 against dollar

Rupee ends 14 paise up at 64.12 against dollar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The rupee had lost 10 paise to close at 21-month low of 64.26 against the greenback in Tuesday's trade.

India's GDP projected to slow to 6.6% post-demonetisation: IMF

India's GDP projected to slow to 6.6% post-demonetisation: IMF

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

India's economy grew at 7.6 per cent in 2015-16.

India best emerging market structurally: BNP

India best emerging market structurally: BNP

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The banks says that valuations are reasonable.

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

We celebrate Farah Khan's 50th birthday by re-visiting some of her best choreography.

Gold import down 43% to 351 tonnes on higher import duty

Gold import down 43% to 351 tonnes on higher import duty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

In August 2013, import duties on gold, silver and platinum were hiked to 10 per cent in order to curb the surging imports and also to check CAD.

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

Goa Lusofonia Games postponed to Jan 2014

Goa Lusofonia Games postponed to Jan 2014

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The third Lusofonia Games, slated to be held in Goa in November, have been postponed to January due to the slow progress of infrastructure work. The Games of 'Lusophone' (Portuguese-speaking countries) will now be held from January 18 to 29, 2014.

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Una incident: Ruckus in Gujarat assembly, 50 Congress MLAs suspended

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Congress demanded a judicial inquiry by a sitting high court judge.

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Photograph Review: A delicate little gem

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

God bless Ritesh Batra, raves Sukanya Verma.

10 factors that could influence markets in Modi's 2nd year

10 factors that could influence markets in Modi's 2nd year

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here are 10 global and domestic factors.

Not about who gets credit: Modi seeks support for GST Bill

Not about who gets credit: Modi seeks support for GST Bill

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Reaching out to the opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought its cooperation in the passage of GST bill even as it asserted that government will be targeted over developments in Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir during Parliament's Monsoon Session starting on Monday.

Veg prices peak most since NDA came to power

Veg prices peak most since NDA came to power

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

This could be the reason why Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned tomato, onion, and potato as his government's 'TOP' priority, in an election rally on February 5 in poll-bound Karnataka.

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Demonetisation sucked in cash like vacuum cleaner: IMF

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

IMF said the repercussions from India's currency exchange initiative will likely persist through the first quarter of 2017.

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Not opposed to food bill but want discussion in Par: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Making it clear that he was not opposed to the National Food Security Bill, Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Friday said he would prefer it to be approved by Parliament after a debate.

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Not opposed to Food Bill but want discussion: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The bill, considered by many in the Congress as a gamechanger which could boost its prospects in the Lok Sabha election, was tabled in the Budget Session but could not be taken up for discussion as Opposition stalled Parliament over a rash of scams under United Progressive Alliance.

20 incredible moments from India Couture Week 2016

20 incredible moments from India Couture Week 2016

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A look at how ace couturiers celebrated fashion at the India Couture Week 2016.

Bluster is not substitute of statistics: Jaitley hits back at Rahul

Bluster is not substitute of statistics: Jaitley hits back at Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

He said the UPA had left the economy in a dire state, with Consumer Price Index and food inflation at double digit, Wholesale Price Index inflation around 6-7 per cent and growth prospects were limited.

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

49 dead in Northeast deluge so far, Assam worst hit

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Several places in Arunachal Pradesh, including capital Itanagar, were cut off by floods and landslides.

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

How to win the battle against inflation and still sustain growth

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Flexibly targeting inflation is consistent with a demand stimulus, says Ashima Goyal.

Sensex ends lower amid choppy trade; Sun Pharma, ITC drag

Sensex ends lower amid choppy trade; Sun Pharma, ITC drag

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Sensex dull at close, Infosys rules, ITC drags.