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Good time to enter mid- and small-cap space

Good time to enter mid- and small-cap space

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'Allocate 30% to 35% of your equity portfolio to mid-cap funds and 10% to 15% to small-cap funds.'

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

Modi govt yet to match UPA's economic record

Modi govt yet to match UPA's economic record

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Experts say it will now be tough for the Modi government to catch up with the UPA's economic record owing to the shock induced by the currency demonetisation.

Street expects status quo on policy rate, CRR

Street expects status quo on policy rate, CRR

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

An action on the rate front is unlikely to figure in Rajan's plan for the moment.

Modi sarkar will have to work on the quality of jobs, says CEA, Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Modi sarkar will have to work on the quality of jobs, says CEA, Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The new Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian believes that more than unemployment, it is the quality of employment which needs to be focused on. In an interview with Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana, Subramanian said that controlling inflation was the Modi government's biggest achievement.

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

'It was very hard to build an R&D set-up in India'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Sohini Das chats with MD of Zydus Cadila Healthcare Pankaj R Patel & his son Sharvil Patel.

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Infosys extends Sikka's term, raises base salary to $1 million

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Infosys is steadily trying to get back its lost ground under Sikka.

Tips to invest in international mutual funds

Tips to invest in international mutual funds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

By diversifying into developed market equities, Indian investors can mitigate the impact of cyclicality in returns as well as reduce currency risk, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

'71% Indians expect first year of Modi govt to boost economy'

'71% Indians expect first year of Modi govt to boost economy'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Most Indians expect their personal happiness will improve over the next five years, posing a concrete benchmark against which to measure the future success of Modi govt

Meet the Scene Stealer from Bulbbul

Meet the Scene Stealer from Bulbbul

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'There were days when we had to shoot the 20-year-old character first and then do the transformed Bulbbul and then return to the 20 year old. Those days were difficult.'

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

What ails Modi regime's defence purchases policy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Its 'failure not just affects the military's effectiveness but could also be politically vulnerable for the BJP,' observes Ajai Shukla.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

Funds question Sebi move to raise cash investment limit

Funds question Sebi move to raise cash investment limit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The majority have stayed away from getting into cash handling.

Automation gobbles up jobs in the IT sector

Automation gobbles up jobs in the IT sector

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

At Infosys and Wipro, 8,200 roles have been impacted in six months.

The time is scary and exciting for the industry, say IT leaders

The time is scary and exciting for the industry, say IT leaders

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

80% of incremental enterprise investment to be in digital technologies by 2020.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Airlines welcome fuel price cut, no change in fares

Airlines welcome fuel price cut, no change in fares

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Domestic airlines on Thursday welcomed the 12.5 per cent cut in jet fuel prices, terming it as a much-needed relief but ruled out any immediate reduction in fares.

'We almost feel like Rashtrapati Bhavan ambassadors now'

'We almost feel like Rashtrapati Bhavan ambassadors now'

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Some of the 19 NIT scholars who spent a week at the Rashtrapati Bhawan as part of an 'in-Residence Programme' share their learnings with Upasna Pandey

NITI Aayog: A mix of old and new?

NITI Aayog: A mix of old and new?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The NITI Aayog is likely to continue to both formulate plans and engage with the states.

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Don't despair, 2017 will bring cheers to Indian IT firms

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

While TCS, Infosys and Cognizant have hinted at a weak quarter, analysts say the slowdown is cyclical and growth will return after the US elections

Why 'bulls' are a worried lot today

Why 'bulls' are a worried lot today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The gap between Nifty's price-earnings multiple and economic growth is at a 12-year high

Which university should I opt for?

Which university should I opt for?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

How do you choose between two equally incredible schools into which you've been accepted?

Why this may be the right time to buy your dream car

Why this may be the right time to buy your dream car

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Despite a rise in input costs, leading car-makers refrain from hiking their price.

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The first task before him is to get used to the idea of working with the Monetary Policy Committee

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Can foreign brokerages crack the retail code?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Firms have to adhere to strict compliance requirements mandated by global parents

V K Singh's aide booked in money laundering case

V K Singh's aide booked in money laundering case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against a close associate of Union Minister Gen (retd) VK Singh over alleged financial irregularities in the supply of defence items.

Mutual funds emerge from the shadow of last crash

Mutual funds emerge from the shadow of last crash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Money flowing into the equity schemes of mutual funds is back at a level last seen before the 2008 financial crisis, when the stock market tanked 60 per cent.

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

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

With swanky showrooms and VR-enabled sales platforms Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Skoda bet on shine and gloss,and place their faith in experiential branding.

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

It reported a loss of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million), the first such negative result in 10 years.

'We urge Indian investors to stay cautious'

'We urge Indian investors to stay cautious'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'...and defensive until the global macro headwinds turn more benign.'

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Nilekani comes up with a 'Genie'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Genie will contain lots of gamified apps.

Apple muscles into streaming music market

Apple muscles into streaming music market

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Offering few surprises, Apple Inc shares did not react strongly.

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Rs 275 cr payment to Tata Power (SED) blocked for putting Indian part

Young India can make us a $4 trillion economy

Young India can make us a $4 trillion economy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

India on track to be third largest consumer economy by 2025.

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

RBI may pause this time, but rate cut likely in Dec

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision

The disruptive power of technology

The disruptive power of technology

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

The lady behind Good Earth's success

The lady behind Good Earth's success

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava. 'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard way.'