News for 'National Institute of Financial Management'

Rahul is working untiringly for Modi

Rahul is working untiringly for Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Rahul is only making a pathetic public spectacle of his lack of judgment and good sense by hallucinating that somehow, the Congress, or whatever political combine is cobbled together, will displace the BJP at the coming Lok Sabha election by constantly harping on the Rafale deal,' argues retired civil servant B S Raghavan.

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Why it's wrong to discount Brand Factory's success

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Brand Factory clocked in Rs 1,045 crores worth of sales in FY17, accounting for 27 per cent of the total revenues earned by Future Lifestyle Fashions Retail. But what about the future?

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

China stems stocks rout, but market faces lengthy hangover

China stems stocks rout, but market faces lengthy hangover

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China's malfunctioning stock markets remained semi-frozen.

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Budget: IT exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'

History backs AMU's claim as a Muslim university

History backs AMU's claim as a Muslim university

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi's stand that AMU is not a minority university reveals the anti-minority stand of the political party now in power, says Mohammad Sajjad, outlining the long history behind one of India's premier universities.

How bad is deflation for the economy

How bad is deflation for the economy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

If oil prices rise, the government would face an uncomfortable political decision.

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Y V Reddy: The man behind several economic reforms

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Reddy has worked to reform the economy.

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Takeover battle over, Munjal-Burman team bags Fortis

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Their offer values Fortis at over Rs 9,000 crore, or around Rs 172 per share.

Future of travel: India's OrcaPod

Future of travel: India's OrcaPod

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The OrcaPod is a prototype of what comes after boats, cars, trains and planes. It's India's foray into what Tesla founder Elon Musk calls the 'fifth form of transportation' and India's only entry at the ongoing Hyperloop competition by Elon Musk's SpaceX.

What will Sharif do now?

What will Sharif do now?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The Panama verdict will decide how Pakistan handles its leadership problems.

'A time bomb is ticking towards a fiscal crisis in states'

'A time bomb is ticking towards a fiscal crisis in states'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

An interview with Amit Mitra, the finance minister of West Bengal.

Corruption major stumbling block in progress: President

Corruption major stumbling block in progress: President

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Terming corruption as a "major stumbling block" in the country's progress, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday asked the central vigilance commission to lead the way in cleansing the government.

Let's talk about post partum depression

Let's talk about post partum depression

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Contrary to the picture of a mother looking fondly at the child in her arms, experts stress that many women go through severe anger, insomnia, self-loathing and even suicidal thoughts after giving birth.

Will not privatise Railways but funds needed for growth: Prabhu

Will not privatise Railways but funds needed for growth: Prabhu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Indian Railways need a facelift, says Suresh Prabhu.

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

While the UK will possibly go into recession, the bigger fear is copycat referendums from other EU nations.

Small investors continue to catch falling knives

Small investors continue to catch falling knives

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

In spite of the high number of exits, Reliance group firms of both brothers continue to be darlings of small investors

Why governments fail in delivering what they promise

Why governments fail in delivering what they promise

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Poor predictability, credibility and effectiveness of fiscal performance have been key reasons for successive governments failing to deliver on their promises.

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In the interview to Business Standard last week, Chary had stated that the government's proposal to merge was unwarranted and that FTIL shareholders did not benefit from higher dividends from NSEL.

The remaking of the banking sector

The remaking of the banking sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Banks in India must have a modern approach, suggests a panel comprising of banking bigwigs.

Why CAs and company secretaries are a happy lot now

Why CAs and company secretaries are a happy lot now

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

With 600-700 new NPA cases getting admitted into NCLT every month, the demand for resolution professionals is on the rise with their number more than doubling in less than a year.

World's 10 freest economies, India lags behind

World's 10 freest economies, India lags behind

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Hong Kong is the world's freest economy according to the Index of Economic Freedom 2015.

Honouring Solar Mamas

Honouring Solar Mamas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Bunker Roy, founder of the Barefoot College at Tilonia in Rajasthan, was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award at a ceremony in New York on September 25.

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Superman or not, Raghuram Rajan has indeed made a difference

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

He endorsed transparency and financial stability in addition to issues related to inclusive growth and development, write Puran Singh and Nupur Pavan Bang.

Why the global economic slump refuses to end

Why the global economic slump refuses to end

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

'Chinese real GDP growth is 7.1% and India's is 7.4%'.

Modi @ 3: A report card

Modi @ 3: A report card

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Critics argue that much more could have been done and that the government was slow to react to many events.

So, what's news?

So, what's news?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Some 800 million or more Indians gaze at their mobile phones all day. Whoever can crack what's news on the mobile phone for them and their families, for a nominal payment of Rs 10 a month, is a winner, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian diaspora remain bullish despite single-digit equity market returns since May 2014, says Pavan Burugula.

Modi, Obama's new agenda to strengthen Indo-US ties

Modi, Obama's new agenda to strengthen Indo-US ties

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The prime minister and president stated their intention to expand defence co-operation to bolster national, regional and global security.

Yes, Rahul can, and Rahul must!

Yes, Rahul can, and Rahul must!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Rahul Gandhi has the potential to grow into a good, effective, leader of the Opposition provided he puts his heart and soul into it, with a willingness to learn, says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who worked closely with India's first three prime ministers.

Applying for an education loan? Get your basics right

Applying for an education loan? Get your basics right

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A dummy's guide to all you must know about before availing an education loan

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

Indian markets beat global peers, record best performance

Indian markets beat global peers, record best performance

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Indian markets rose 19 per cent in the first half of this financial year, the best performance by any market during this period, globally.

New climate change report reinforces urgent need for action

New climate change report reinforces urgent need for action

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Uttarakhand was a tragedy that none of us will forget. As experts analysed the tragedy, it became clear that the disaster was more man made. The intergovernmental panel on climate change in its Assessment Report 5 states that human influence on the climate system is clear and this is evident from the increasing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, positive radiative forcing, observed warming, and understanding of the climate system.

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice. Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Why FY19 is likely to be a volatile year for Indian equities

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

It won't be an easy ride for the markets, reckon experts, considering the multiple state elections in 2018 and general elections next year.

Peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield 'rich dividends' for SAARC, says India

Peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield 'rich dividends' for SAARC, says India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

India said it firmly believes that a peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield "rich dividends" for SAARC nations.

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

With the Swiss government showing eagerness to help India trace suspected black money hoarders, banks based in Switzerland appear to be losing traction among the wealthy Indian clients and could not get much business commitments during the just-ended WEF summit.

'Budget presents Jaitley with 3 rare opportunities'

'Budget presents Jaitley with 3 rare opportunities'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Swachh Bharat Cess imposed last year should be made broad-based.' 'Budget should be predominantly economy/ business-oriented and problem-solving rather than political consideration-based.'

'China's pain to be India's gain'

'China's pain to be India's gain'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

slowdown fears are looming large in China.