News for 'Monetary Developments'

'Make use of GST to get better results from stocks'

'Make use of GST to get better results from stocks'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Macro and micro environment are becoming more challenging.

Y V Reddy on RBI's Credit Policy

Y V Reddy on RBI's Credit Policy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The macro-economic developments in the Indian economy, by and large, have been on expected lines and there is some continuing pressure on inflation.

Retail inflation at new low as food, vegetables turn cheaper

Retail inflation at new low as food, vegetables turn cheaper

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

This development can strengthen the case for interest rate cut by the RBI.

India is in a financial mess

India is in a financial mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'In a serious fiscal situation like this, an ostrich-like focus on annual budgeting, event management and defensive rhetoric will only make matters worse,' warns Rathin Roy.

Rajib Gauba takes charge as home secretary

Rajib Gauba takes charge as home secretary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Gauba took chargeafter incumbent Rajiv Mehrishi retired from service.

It's Rajan's birthday but fireworks are missing!

It's Rajan's birthday but fireworks are missing!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Rajan announced a status-quo on interest rates.

Modi could name Arvind Panagariya as RBI governor: TV channels

Modi could name Arvind Panagariya as RBI governor: TV channels

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Panagariya, who heads the government's main economic advisory body NITI Aayog, is also India's Group of 20 summit negotiator

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

2014 made a lot of promises; can the new year deliver?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The banking sector is set to move at a fast pace from hereon.

India still best bet among emerging markets: CLSA

India still best bet among emerging markets: CLSA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

India is still the best story in major emerging markets from a 5-year perspective.

Rao-Manmohan reforms are outdated

Rao-Manmohan reforms are outdated

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'Those who are talking of adopting the Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh policy must understand now that what was a reform then is no longer a reform now,' argues Sukumar Mukhopadhyay who was associated with the 1991 economic reforms.

'Better India-Pak trade will be win-win for all'

'Better India-Pak trade will be win-win for all'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Pakistan is not raising revenues to the optimum extent. The tax to the GDP ratio is below 10 per cent.

Headline inflation eases marginally to 9.72%

Headline inflation eases marginally to 9.72%

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index, stood at 9.78 per cent in August.

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

RBI unsatisfied with MCLR, asks banks to lower rates further

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The bank, however, maintained that the incremental benefit from the MCLR based lending rates introduced in April 2016 as an alternative to the earlier system of base rate, was positive.

Fed begins policy exit talks, split on view of US job market

Fed begins policy exit talks, split on view of US job market

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The next policy meeting will be in mid-June, when the panel will be joined by Stanley Fischer, the former Bank of Israel governor whose nomination to the Fed's board was confirmed on Wednesday by the US Senate.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

FPIs rush to exit India; withdraw $6.4 bn in Q4

FPIs rush to exit India; withdraw $6.4 bn in Q4

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The uncertainty over the gravity of the pandemic's impact on the global economy and financial markets worldwide triggered a flight to safety among foreign investors as they rushed to exit from relatively riskier investment destinations, such as emerging markets like India, a report said.

Who will head IMF now?

Who will head IMF now?

Rediff.com23 May 2011

One of the names proposed by the dailies is India's Planning Commission Deputy Chairman, Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

No systemic risks to Chinese economy: Premier

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Li is currently attending the WEF annual meeting in Davos in back drop of release of the annual GDP figures by China highlighting the continuation of the slowdown of the world's second largest economy.

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list', delivers a sharp warning

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list', delivers a sharp warning

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The FATF warned Pakistan that if it doesn't complete a full action plan by June, it could lead to consequences on its businesses

World's biggest shutdown may cost India Rs 7-8 lakh cr

World's biggest shutdown may cost India Rs 7-8 lakh cr

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The world's biggest lockdown that shut a majority of the factories and businesses, suspended flights, stopped trains and restricted movement of vehicles and people, may have cost the Indian economy Rs 7-8 lakh crore during the 21-day period, analysts and industry bodies said.

Fed keeps rates unchanged, sets up possible December hike

Fed keeps rates unchanged, sets up possible December hike

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Fed keeps rates unchanged, sets up possible December hike

OECD raises prospects for global GDP, cuts it for India

OECD raises prospects for global GDP, cuts it for India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While most economies contracted in the second quarter of 2020, the Chinese economy grew by 3.2 per cent.

Panel says Big 4 auditing firms are not 'multinationals'

Panel says Big 4 auditing firms are not 'multinationals'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

'These firms do not contravene provisions of Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, which bar members of the countries not allowing Indians to practice accountancy in their jurisdiction to become chartered accountants in India,' said the committee, headed by Anurag Agarwal, a joint secretary in the ministry of corporate affairs, and such Indian audit firms cannot be equated with multi-national corporations.

Ex-RBI Governor to join Singapore B-school as visiting fellow

Ex-RBI Governor to join Singapore B-school as visiting fellow

Rediff.com1 May 2014

In his new role, Subbarao will take part in various activities at NUS Business School, the Institute of South Asian Studies and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

India's growth to slow down to 8%

India's growth to slow down to 8%

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

However, India's economy will rebound to 8.5 per cent in 2009-10, Manila-based Asian Development Bank said in its Asian Development Outlook 2008. Narhari Rao, Principal Economist with India Resident Mission of ADB, said recent duty cuts by the government to arrest inflation, which is racing towards 7 per cent, are likely to show results in 2-3 weeks.

Will stocks crash globally in 2018?

Will stocks crash globally in 2018?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Just when stocks are seen as invincible, we should worry, warns Akash Prakash.

Why it's time for IMF to change course

Why it's time for IMF to change course

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Process of selecting the next IMF managing director should transcend North Atlantic considerations.

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Did Rajan go by majority view on rate cut?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Two members recommended bringing down the rate by 50 bps in the April policy.

Industry growth rate shrinks to only 6.3% in April

Industry growth rate shrinks to only 6.3% in April

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The slowdown has mainly been on account of poor performance by the manufacturing and mining sectors.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher amid mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher amid mixed global cues

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

In the Sensex pack, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, ICICI Bank, TCS, SBI, Reliance Industries, ONGC, Axis Bank and NTPC rose up to 2.66 per cent.

RBI lowers GDP forecast for FY16 to 7.4%

RBI lowers GDP forecast for FY16 to 7.4%

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

RBI lowers GDP forecast for FY16 to 7.4%

India Inc to offer 10.3% pay hike to employees

India Inc to offer 10.3% pay hike to employees

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Indian companies are likely to shell out an average salary increment of 10.3 per cent in the current fiscal with employees in pharma, health care and life sciences projected to get 12.4 per cent raise, says a survey.

Want your kid to study abroad? Deal with falling rupee

Want your kid to study abroad? Deal with falling rupee

Rediff.com25 May 2018

If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.

Does Modi Mean Business?

Does Modi Mean Business?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Anyone can string together a few alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought?' 'And do they make for a strategy or plan for coherent action?' asks T N Ninan.

India has less fiscal room to support economy: Fitch

India has less fiscal room to support economy: Fitch

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fitch Ratings director Thomas Rookmaaker said India's debt-to-GDP ratio is likely to rise to 76 per cent from 70 per cent currently due to wider fiscal deficit and low economic growth.

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

RBI Guv: Choose a professional, not a Sangh Parivar loyalist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The principal challenge for Rajan's successor is to work with the Bank Board Bureau and the finance ministry to complete these processes of banking reform.

Global economy projected to expand by 3% this year: World Bank

Global economy projected to expand by 3% this year: World Bank

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Following another disappointing year in 2014, developing countries should see an uptick in growth this year, boosted in part by soft oil prices, a stronger US economy, continued low global interest rates, and receding domestic headwinds in several large emerging markets, it added.

Barclays sees uptick Q2 growth on govt spending

Barclays sees uptick Q2 growth on govt spending

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The Indian economy is likely to benefit from tailwinds from both monetary and fiscal policy in the coming month

France freezes assets of JeM founder Masood Azhar

France freezes assets of JeM founder Masood Azhar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'France has decided to sanction Masood Azhar at the national level by freezing his assets'

Food prices to remain high: RBI

Food prices to remain high: RBI

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Many countries, including Japan, are having deflation and they are trying to go back to an era of inflation.