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Sensex ends over 200 points lower on weak European cues

Sensex ends over 200 points lower on weak European cues

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Investors will maintain a cautious stance.

Urjit Patel's resignation is no calamity

Urjit Patel's resignation is no calamity

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'India's economic fundamentals are much too strong to be affected by his resignation,' says B S Raghavan.

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan, who has been pilloried by his critics for keeping interest rates high and has also been accused of stifling growth.

'Foreign funds are unlikely to exit India'

'Foreign funds are unlikely to exit India'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Nobutaka Kitajima, chief investment officer -- equity, LIC Nomura Mutual Fund, tells Business Standard the reaction to the Fed's statements has been overdone and the current downturn has punished certain stocks much more than their inherent economic worth and business potential.

Despite high NPAs, Indian banks have become more resilient: RBI

Despite high NPAs, Indian banks have become more resilient: RBI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Thanks to the recapitalisation by the government and measures taken by the central bank, collapse of any large housing finance company won't pose as big a risk as it had six months ago.

Markets end flat as RBI minutes weigh; post 4th weekly rise

Markets end flat as RBI minutes weigh; post 4th weekly rise

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The broader NSE Nifty closed 1.25 points, or 0.01 per cent down at 10,564.05.

Budget should not only repair, but reboot economy

Budget should not only repair, but reboot economy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

A smartly executed reform-recap will be the best booster for the economy, says Ajay Chhibber.

StanChart cuts India's FY'14 GDP growth forecast to 4.7%

StanChart cuts India's FY'14 GDP growth forecast to 4.7%

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Standard Chartered on Friday lowered India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 4.7 per cent from earlier 5.5 per cent, citing "upside risks" to inflation and fiscal deficit.

What Will 2023 Hold For Markets?

What Will 2023 Hold For Markets?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

It's the first time in my memory that I have seen a negative expected return for equities, notes Akash Prakash. Hopefully, this implies the consensus is being too negative, and markets, as usual, will surprise everyone and deliver the least likely outcome.

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Services sector grows for 3rd month in April

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The survey noted that advertising campaigns supported the increase in new work growth in the sector amid competitive pressures.

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Change will have to begin with Mr Modi, who by all accounts has shown little active interest in macro-economic issues, preferring instead to focus on the effective implementation of projects and programmes, points out T N Ninan.

Want to invest in US-focused funds? Read this

Want to invest in US-focused funds? Read this

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Investing in the US market provides Indian investors a hedge against the rupee's long-term tendency to depreciate against the dollar.

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.

Raghuram Rajan optimistic about passage of GST

Raghuram Rajan optimistic about passage of GST

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Raghuram Rajan optimistic about passage of GST

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he would always be remembered for his outstanding work.'

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Two years of Modi: How the govt has fared in 7 key areas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'

GDP growth seen slipping to 11-year low of 5% in FY20

GDP growth seen slipping to 11-year low of 5% in FY20

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Beside manufacturing, deceleration was also witnessed in sectors like agriculture, construction and electricity, gas and water supply.

At Rs 11,000 cr, July's FPI pullout highest in 9 months

At Rs 11,000 cr, July's FPI pullout highest in 9 months

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

After turning net buyers for the fifth straight month till June, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew a net of Rs 11,743 crore ($1.7 billion) in July. This was their highest outflow since October 2018.

Market ends at record highs; Sensex tops 25,000

Market ends at record highs; Sensex tops 25,000

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Overseas investors were one of the heavy buyers.

Moody's breaks 13-year jinx, upgrades India to 'Baa2'

Moody's breaks 13-year jinx, upgrades India to 'Baa2'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The global ratings agency, however, cautioned that high debt burden remains a constraint on the country's credit profile.

'Investors should allocate more towards large-caps and defensives in the current risk-off scenario'

'Investors should allocate more towards large-caps and defensives in the current risk-off scenario'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'For the next two years, we expect the bulk of earnings growth contribution from sectors like financials and energy, where the outlook remains positive, while the sectors which are linked to domestic consumption and are currently witnessing strains on margins have low salience for Nifty earnings.'

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Markets will be choppy amid 21-day lockdown, say analysts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Given the developments, analysts expect fiscal and monetary support from the government and RBI to revive sentiment. However, recovery, they say, from these levels will be slow and painful.

Fed all set for a Dec rate hike; are global markets prepared for it?

Fed all set for a Dec rate hike; are global markets prepared for it?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

It is by now quite clear that in all likelihood the US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in its next meeting in mid-December.

'Equity returns in 2018 will be lower'

'Equity returns in 2018 will be lower'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'We think FY18 will end with a 10 to 12 per cent earnings growth, but FY19 will see a recovery to over 15 per cent.'

3 reasons why RBI should opt for a rate cut

3 reasons why RBI should opt for a rate cut

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

RBI policy surely cannot impact agflation, in any case.

Sensex dives 205 points on RBI status quo, inflation outlook

Sensex dives 205 points on RBI status quo, inflation outlook

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The wider Nifty hit a low of 10,033.35 before finishing at 10,044.10, down 74.15 points or 0.73 per cent.

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

'Credit, liquidity should top agenda of Modi 2.0'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to allow them to take bold decisions.'

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

'Rajan did not need to be anybody's yes man'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

'Rajan's exit will have a great impact on the economy.'

The world is just not prepared for another financial crisis

The world is just not prepared for another financial crisis

Rediff.com22 May 2015

History would indicate that a recession is not that far off.

India will become world's third largest economy by 2027-28: Panagariya

India will become world's third largest economy by 2027-28: Panagariya

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Eminent economist Arvind Panagariya has said India is on the cusp of returning to a high growth trajectory and voiced confidence that the country will become the world's third-largest economy by 2027-28. Currently, India is the fifth largest economy "so it's another five years.We are already in (the year) 2023. "So 2027-28, India should be the third-largest economy," Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, told PTI in an interview in New York.

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India is among the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil (ranked even lower than India at 71st this year).

A tricky balancing act

A tricky balancing act

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The Indian government and RBI must keep foreign equity investors happy and avoid crushing growth expectations, notes Akash Prakash.

World Bank sees India growing at 8.3% in 2021

World Bank sees India growing at 8.3% in 2021

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

The World Bank on Tuesday projected India's economy to grow at 8.3 per cent in 2021 and 7.5 per cent in 2022, even as its recovery is being hampered by an unprecedented second wave of the COVID-19, the largest outbreak in the world since the beginning of the deadly pandemic. The Washington-based global lender, in its latest issue of Global Economic Prospects released here, noted that in India, an enormous second COVID-19 wave is undermining the sharper-than-expected rebound in activity seen during the second half of Fiscal Year 2020/21, especially in services.

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

'No party can rule without co-habiting with the army in Pakistan'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'That is not a democratic ideal obviously, but it is a practical reality.' 'It is a consistent feature of politicians in Pakistan that their rhetoric on the army softens the closer they get to the seat of power.'

Sensex to hit 29,900 by end of 2016: Poll

Sensex to hit 29,900 by end of 2016: Poll

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The BSE Sensex was among the world's best performers in 2014, rising almost 30 per cent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office on promises of reforms to boost growth

The new face of economic team at North Block

The new face of economic team at North Block

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Jaitley's team presents a quintessential mix of foreign-educated, intellectual technocrats and seasoned bureaucrats

Why south Asian nations need to work hard on reforms

Why south Asian nations need to work hard on reforms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Observing that the turmoil in global capital should come as a wake-up call for South Asia, which was the second-fastest growing region in the world in the aftermath of the global crisis, the World Bank said on Wednesday its recent performance has been less stellar, and it has been sustained by potentially volatile portfolio inflows.

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Shaktikanta Das explains why RBI cut rates from Feb

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank saw economic growth slowdown in February, prompting it to cut rates ahead of the curve and wondered why markets were surprised with the decision to pause rate reduction. Noting that there is a need for an "informed and objective discussion" on the country's economy, Das said the RBI would do "whatever is necessary" to address growth slowdown, spikes in inflation as well to ensure good health of banks and non-bank lenders. The apex bank went for five consecutive rate cuts starting in February this year, making it a cumulative reduction of 1.35 per cent.

Conditions not ripe for fuller rupee convertibility: RBI official

Conditions not ripe for fuller rupee convertibility: RBI official

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A freely convertible country must have sound macroeconomic policies.