News for 'Moody's India'

Is the one-year ban imposed on Smith too harsh?

Is the one-year ban imposed on Smith too harsh?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Reaction after Cricket Australia (CA) banned sacked captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner for 12 months and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft for nine months for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

Indian-origin analyst fined $34 mn

Indian-origin analyst fined $34 mn

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

An Indian-origin former analyst has been accused of providing confidential company information in the Raj Rajaratnam-led insider trading scheme, has been fined $34 million for his role in the scheme.

FinMin seeks details on fund requirements from banks

FinMin seeks details on fund requirements from banks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Last year, the capital infusion budget was Rs 20,157 crore.

SBI hopes govt will act fast on fund injection after downgrade

SBI hopes govt will act fast on fund injection after downgrade

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Seeking to downplay the impact of the downgrade by Moody's, the country's largest lender SBI on Wednesday admitted that the action will marginally increase medium term borrowing costs, and said it is a "reminder" to the government to urgently capitalise it.

Markets end at one-month highs

Markets end at one-month highs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The market breadth in BSE ended extremely firm with 2,137 shares advancing and 671 shares declining.

SBI, 14 other banks to get  Rs 16k-cr funds by March

SBI, 14 other banks to get Rs 16k-cr funds by March

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

More than one-third of this amount (Rs 6,000 crore or Rs 60 billion) is likely to go to the country's largest lender, State Bank of India, while the demand for most other banks is less than Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) each.

Indian banks with highest NPAs

Indian banks with highest NPAs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Bad loans are turning nightmarish for Indian banks.

Sensex surges over 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

Sensex surges over 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The rally was led by IT stocks, with TCS and Infosys rising up to 5 per cent. Yes Bank, on the other hand, was the biggest loser on both the bourses, cracking nearly 12 per cent

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection'

'We have to respect Kohli's opinion on coach selection'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Kapil assured that his panel will do their job to the best of their ability.

17 countries with the strongest economy

17 countries with the strongest economy

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Out of 200-odd countries, just 16 nations have the coveted triple-A rating.

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

5 Indians, including Shaw, Kalra, Gill, in ICC U-19 WC Team

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Indians expectedly dominated the Under-19 World Cup team announced by the ICC on Sunday, with five players from the triumphant side making it to the world eleven.

Decision on $500-mn overseas bonds issue soon: SBI

Decision on $500-mn overseas bonds issue soon: SBI

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

The bank had earlier announced that it would double its medium term note borrowings to shore up the tier-II capital to $10 billion this fiscal.

Govt rules out excise duty cut, even as petrol prices hit Rs 79.15 in Delhi

Govt rules out excise duty cut, even as petrol prices hit Rs 79.15 in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Petrol and diesel prices on Tuesday touched fresh highs as rupee dipped to a record low of 71.54 against US dollar, making imports costlier

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Under pressure, govt may water down labour reforms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Small Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code likely to be redrafted under pressure from Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh

Rohit's injury, Dhawan's form a concern for Team India

Rohit's injury, Dhawan's form a concern for Team India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

While Rohit Sharma's absence because of a hamstring injury has affected the batting order, Shikhar Dhawan's poor run is a major reason for India's poor showing on the ongoing tour of Australia.

RBI rate cut to drive growth, banks must follow suit: India Inc

RBI rate cut to drive growth, banks must follow suit: India Inc

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India Inc on Wednesday said the Reserve Bank's move to cut interest rate by 0.50 per cent is "pro-growth" and exhorted banks to transmit the lower interest rate to borrowers to revive demand and kick-start the investment cycle.

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

SC punctures RBI's efforts to fight bad loans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

RBI had on February 12, 2018 issued a circular saying that lenders have to provide for resolution plan within 180 days in case of large account of Rs 2,000 crore and above.

RBI deputy governor fires salvo at government

RBI deputy governor fires salvo at government

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Governments that did not respect the central bank's independence would sooner or later incur the wrath of financial markets, ignite economic fire, and come to rue the day they undermined the regulatory institution, Deputy Governor Viral Acharya warned.

Why the government is seeing red over S&P's rating

Why the government is seeing red over S&P's rating

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Government hits back, tells rating agency to introspect on processes.

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

We need more Rajiv Bajajs in our boardrooms

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'Businessmen like Rajiv render public service when they speak truth to power,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

'The fiscal stimulus is zero'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'If the government spends Rs 10 lakh crore this year then you would be looking at a GDP growth of minus 5 per cent.' 'If you do not do this, you will be looking at GDP growth between minus nine and minus 10 per cent.'

Policy rate hike may put pressure on interest rate

Policy rate hike may put pressure on interest rate

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Credit ratings agency Moody's on Monday said the Reserve Bank of India's recent move to hike short-term borrowing and lending rates to tame inflation will put pressure on overall deposit and interest rates.

'I've always felt that Trump was hiding something'

'I've always felt that Trump was hiding something'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'J'One of the reasons Jim Comey was fired was because he wouldn't pledge loyalty to Trump, which meant that whatever Trump is hiding would be dismissed or the investigations will be stopped.'

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Speechless with the tragic news of the passing of my great mate and beloved cricketing man'

Somdev holds key against South Africa

Somdev holds key against South Africa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Somdev Devvarman yet again holds the key as the Indian Davis Cup team, sans Leander Paes, take on hosts South Africa from Friday to stake claim of a berth in the World Group after 11 years.

No big bang reforms, but Budget to boost growth

No big bang reforms, but Budget to boost growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Jaitley promised higher investment in roads and railways.

Modi govt's fiscal may get a helping hand from cooling crude oil prices

Modi govt's fiscal may get a helping hand from cooling crude oil prices

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Oil firms' borrowings could fall by up to Rs 15,000 cr, govt's subsidy bill by 12% .

Wright favourite to become Black Caps coach

Wright favourite to become Black Caps coach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Former New Zealand opener John Wright, who coached India with great success, has emerged as the favourite to become coach of the Black Caps after two Australians and ex-Black Cap skipper Stephen Fleming ruled themselves out on Wednesday.

Paes-Black win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

Paes-Black win Wimbledon mixed doubles crown

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

India's Leander Paes and Zimbabwe's Cara Black strolled on Centre Court after Rafael Nadal had won the men's singles and took their second Grand Slam title of the year after the Australian Open with a 6-4, 7-6 victory against South Africa's Wesley Moodie and Lisa Raymond from the Unites States.

Sensex, Nifty stay afloat in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty stay afloat in volatile trade

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The NSE 50-share after moving between 10,309.85 and 10,261.50 on alternate bouts of selling and buying, finished at 10,298.75, with paltry gains of 15.15 points, or 0.15 per cent.

Sensex drops 162 points, Nifty slips below 10,500

Sensex drops 162 points, Nifty slips below 10,500

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Market sentiment suffered a jolt after other Asian markets closed with widespread losses and European markets dropped in early trade

India's GDP forecast is rosy but roadblocks ahead

India's GDP forecast is rosy but roadblocks ahead

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The IMF's predictions for India's near-term growth may seem rosy, but the usual caveats apply - that is, we are apt to under-perform.

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India is unlikely to go against the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee's decision on who will be the next Indian cricket team coach.

Indian-origin spinner Nair in Australia's National Performance Squad

Indian-origin spinner Nair in Australia's National Performance Squad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Indian origin spinner Arjun Nair has been named in Cricket Australia's 18-member National Performance Squad for the upcoming Quadrangular Winter 'A' Series, which will also feature India 'A', Australia 'A' and South Africa 'A', starting August 13.

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

MDs on 'forced' leave, but its business as usual for ICRA and Care Ratings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The reason for both the officials being sent on leave is the same - an anonymous complaint received by the market regulator against the agency.

Govt asks S&P to clarify rating action

Govt asks S&P to clarify rating action

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

The government is also approaching the other two major rating agencies - Moody's and Fitch - to explain its fiscal strategy, the economic situation and the outlook.

Paes-Black in Australian Open final

Paes-Black in Australian Open final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

India's Leander Paes and Zimbabwe's Cara Black rallied strongly after losing the first set to enter the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Friday. The duo beat Lisa Raymond of the United States and Wesley Moodie of South Africa 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), 10-7 in a hard-fought affair.

No critical views in manager's reports even after Kohli-Kumble rift

No critical views in manager's reports even after Kohli-Kumble rift

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

In the wake of Kumble's resignation though, the BCCI had specifically instructed Cricket Club of India (CCI)'s Malhotra to report any incident of discord between Kohli and Kumble when the team was in England.

Amarnath, Chappell optimistic

Amarnath, Chappell optimistic

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Woman I admire: My mother, my hero

Woman I admire: My mother, my hero

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

On the occasion of Women's Day, Vijay S Patil, 33, shares a beautiful story about his mother, who beat odds to educate her children.