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RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

RBI may cut interest rate by up to 0.5% to propel growth

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Bankers said high interest rate could make Indian economy sluggish given that inflation is around 5%

How not to be a shoddy manufacturing nation

How not to be a shoddy manufacturing nation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If India wants to become a globally competitive manufacturing hub, it will have to rethink the notion that the traditional SMEs will form the manufacturing backbone, argues Prosenjit Datta.

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rajan says economy in better shape, but flags volatility

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

RBI Governor cautioned against more volatility.

3 common investing mistakes

3 common investing mistakes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Don't panic and sell when the markets fall or get into the market only when it is on a run. By doing that you defeat yourself.

'Internet use to ensure financial inclusion, transparency'

'Internet use to ensure financial inclusion, transparency'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Usage of mobile technology in financial service will help the financial inclusion initiative and enhance delivery systems, said the D&B report on the BFSI sector.

Services growth hits 4-month high in May

Services growth hits 4-month high in May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The Nikkei India Services PMI posted above the critical 50.0 level, which separates growth from contraction, for the fourth month running in May.

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Now, Patanjali is giving toothache to Colgate

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Both competitive intensity and environmental factors are contributing to the leading oral care brand's pain points

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

India can still emulate China's export miracle: Panagariya

India can still emulate China's export miracle: Panagariya

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

From parity in 1980, China's economy has outgrown India's fivefold to $10 trillion

Is premium becoming a problem for Vistara?

Is premium becoming a problem for Vistara?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Vistara has poor load factors currently, it needs to bring down fares a bit to improve flight occupancy.

Can Maruti stock continue to roar?

Can Maruti stock continue to roar?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

FY16 saw the highest number of new product launches in a year from Maruti

India Inc sees reforms push, better growth prospects: Icra

India Inc sees reforms push, better growth prospects: Icra

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Says operating environment for Indian corporate sector has improved during FY15

Dilip Shangvi down Rs 90,840 crores in two years!

Dilip Shangvi down Rs 90,840 crores in two years!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

An end to Sun Pharma founder Dilip Shanghvi's woes are not in sight.

How Patanjali is triggering a battle of brands

How Patanjali is triggering a battle of brands

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Patanjali continues to take its peers head on.

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is expected to give a tough competition to the likes of Maruti's Vitara Brezza and Ford's EcoSport.

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Rediff.com1 May 2018

'Localisation saves a lot of time and cost for them. Keeping an eye on a long-term market, this is the best way these car-makers can build momentum for their brands.'

Does Kerala Need Silverline?

Does Kerala Need Silverline?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Silverline seems symptomatic of how Kerala -- its claimed education, awareness and all -- overlooks its real problems, notes Shyam G Menon.

Get ready for BMW G310R!

Get ready for BMW G310R!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The birth-child of the much renowned TVS-BMW joint venture, the new BMW G310R, will be launched by October of this year, bang in the middle of the festive season, reports Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

7 cheers for power sector

7 cheers for power sector

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The report suggested that the tariffs can be made simple and transparent.

Global gold demand slids to 6-year low; India records 25% fall

Global gold demand slids to 6-year low; India records 25% fall

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Globally, jewellery buying fell 14%, investment slid 11%.

Integration challenges: Sun Pharma's next hurdle

Integration challenges: Sun Pharma's next hurdle

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The challenge of merging Ranbaxy into the company has not been factored in.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An automatic car with superb mileage

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An automatic car with superb mileage

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Celerio was launched at a time when the Indian automotive market was going through a transition.

Rajan links more easing to lower bank rates, inflation

Rajan links more easing to lower bank rates, inflation

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

After opting for status quo in policy rates, Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said any more cut will depend on further transmission of previous rate cuts by banks, softening in inflation and progress of monsoon.

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Can corporate tax cuts boost growth?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Tax cuts will have only marginal effects in the short run and significant positive effects in the medium term,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Will IT firms see a meltdown in 2017?

Will IT firms see a meltdown in 2017?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

It's the second time Nasscom has projected single-digit growth in a decade.

'India to see 40 billion-dollar e-commerce cos in five years'

'India to see 40 billion-dollar e-commerce cos in five years'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

In the past three weeks, early-stage venture capital firm Matrix Partners has invested in three start-ups.

Plastics sector urgently needs technology up-gradation fund scheme

Plastics sector urgently needs technology up-gradation fund scheme

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Import duty on PVC, at 7.5%, is far lower than that prevailing in comparable economies.

Falling car sales reflects in Nifty Auto's 3-year low

Falling car sales reflects in Nifty Auto's 3-year low

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

An analysis of past 20 years' demand cycles done by Edelweiss Securities indicates that the auto sector is currently in the middle of a down cycle. Volume recovery, they say, is unlikely to be as sharp as in the past, unless there is strong fiscal support.

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

5 most popular bikes of 2016

5 most popular bikes of 2016

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

These five vehicles are the most popular two-wheelers launched till date in 2016. However, 2016 is still on and we are expecting lot more exciting vehicle launches around the festive season.

Why RBI's risk draft has little to cheer NBFCs

Why RBI's risk draft has little to cheer NBFCs

Rediff.com27 May 2019

An initial reading of the guidelines indicates two factors - potential rise in borrowing cost and lower returns on investment book - could hit the spread of NBFCs.

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

Shanghvi all set to turn around Ranbaxy

Shanghvi all set to turn around Ranbaxy

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

The Halol facility is important for the company as it accounts for 10 per cent of Sun Pharma's sales.

Why Nestle's woes seem to have just begun

Why Nestle's woes seem to have just begun

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Row also provides an opportunity for key competitor ITC (Yippee noodles) to step up market share in the prepared dishes segment

Dilip Shanghvi moves into top gear to turn around Ranbaxy

Dilip Shanghvi moves into top gear to turn around Ranbaxy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Sun Pharma expects synergy benefits by next fiscal.

Q4 earnings: TCS delivers, but is it enough?

Q4 earnings: TCS delivers, but is it enough?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Most positives seem to be factored into current valuations.

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Thoughts for the Budget Day

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

For growth in export, continuous gain in productivity is essential.

No room for cut in lending rates in near-term: Bankers

No room for cut in lending rates in near-term: Bankers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

SBI Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya said any rate cut by the bank would depend on a lot many factors.

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

5 things to do to tackle NPAs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

For stressed loans, the need is to prevent disruption in cash flows from a systemic perspective, conserving employment and assets in untainted enterprises with the potential for recovery, says Shyam Ponappa.