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Women's T20 WC: Smriti, Richa's efforts in vain; England beat India

Women's T20 WC: Smriti, Richa's efforts in vain; England beat India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Images of the Women's T20 World Cup match played between India and England in Gqeberha, South Africa on Saturday

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Moody's pegs India growth at 5% this year

Moody's pegs India growth at 5% this year

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Indian economy is likely to expand in the range of 5.4 to 5.9 per cent this fiscal, as per government estimates.

Adani stocks may escape MSCI 'extreme price increase' threshold

Adani stocks may escape MSCI 'extreme price increase' threshold

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

While the stocks met various other inclusion parameters, there were fears they may still get disqualified given the sharp run up in their stock prices.

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Global oil prices have slumped and India has access to larger amounts of discounted Russian crude oil, yet refiners are not passing on their savings to consumers

Laal Singh Chaddha Is A Disaster, But...

Laal Singh Chaddha Is A Disaster, But...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The Overseas collection for Laal Singh Chaddha is better than that of India.

Sensex pegs morning's free fall, ends day 339 points lower

Sensex pegs morning's free fall, ends day 339 points lower

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Markets went off the rails as Sensex crashed 1,689 points and Nifty over 541 points in early session after a surprise Donald Trump win and the government's move to withdraw high value notes, but managed to pull back towards the fag-end of the day to close 339 points lower.

Economy poised to do better, says CEA Nageswaran

Economy poised to do better, says CEA Nageswaran

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Indian economy is poised to do better on the back of reforms undertaken by the government and is expected to clock a 6.5-7 per cent growth in the remaining part of the decade, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday. Addressing reporters here after the tabling of the Economic Survey in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Nageswaran said that by and large, inflation is likely to be "well behaved" in FY2023-24 barring headwinds. "My optimism is that in the coming decade, rest of the decade, the potential GDP growth, without taking into account export potential, because global economy is still rife with uncertainty, the growth rate would be around 6.5 to 7 per cent, rather than between 6 per cent and 6.5 per cent," he said.

ADB pegs India's GDP rate at 5.5%

ADB pegs India's GDP rate at 5.5%

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

India's GDP is poised to accelerate to 5.5 per cent in 2014-15 on the back of improved performance in industry and services but it may take some time for the country to reach its potential growth rate, says an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

S&P cuts India's growth forecast to 7% for FY23

S&P cuts India's growth forecast to 7% for FY23

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

S&P Global Ratings on Monday cut India's economic growth forecast for current fiscal year to 7 per cent, but said the domestic demand-led economy will be less impacted by the global slowdown. S&P had in September projected the Indian economy to grow 7.3 per cent in 2022-23 and 6.5 per cent in next fiscal year (2023-24). "The global slowdown will have less impact on domestic demand-led economies such as India... India's output will expand 7 per cent in fiscal year 2022-2023 and 6 per cent in next fiscal year," S&P Global Ratings Asia-Pacific chief economist Louis Kuijs said.

10th time running, RBI leaves key policy rates unchanged

10th time running, RBI leaves key policy rates unchanged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent and decided to continue with its accommodative stance against the backdrop of an elevated level of inflation.

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

At 7.8%, RBI's 2022-23 GDP growth projection lower than Economic Survey's

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank's growth projection for next financial year is lower than 8-8.5 per cent projected by the finance ministry in the recent Economic Survey which was tabled in Parliament on January 31. Unveiling the bi-monthly policy, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Recovery in domestic economic activity is yet to be broad-based, as private consumption and contact-intensive services remain below pre-pandemic levels."

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Carlos Queiroz's players will now fancy their chances after an impressive display

Nasscom pegs 18% growth for IT industry

Nasscom pegs 18% growth for IT industry

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Software industry body Nasscom on Tuesday maintained its growth projection of 16-18 per cent for the sector in this fiscal, notwithstanding concerns over economic uncertainty in global markets.

All You Want To Know About Digital Rupee

All You Want To Know About Digital Rupee

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'The government will carefully regulate and monitor the Digital Rupee, and because the currency is supposed to be tied to INR or supported by reserves, we should expect little fluctuation in pricing.'

Paytm to raise $300 million, valuation pegged at $5 billion

Paytm to raise $300 million, valuation pegged at $5 billion

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Paytm, which recently hived off its e-commerce and payments bank businesses into separate companies, would use these fresh funds to bolster the two businesses

Barclays pegs India's growth at 7-8%

Barclays pegs India's growth at 7-8%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

According to the financial services firm, India's growth pattern remains skewed towards the services sector and is heavily dependent on domestic consumption, which it said, raises the possibility that the imbalance between the services and other sectors may widen even further.

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The dating world can be a mess of expectations and anxieties, but don't let your emotional baggage spill all over your chance at real love, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Resul Pookutty calls RRR 'Gay love story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'I don't think @RRRMovie is a gay love story as you say, but even if it was, is 'gay love story' a bad thing? How can you justify using this? Extremely disappointed that someone of your accomplishments can stoop so low!'

Govt may take fresh look at BPCL privatisation

Govt may take fresh look at BPCL privatisation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The government may take a fresh look at BPCL privatisation, including revising the terms of sale, an official said. "We need to go back to the drawing board on BPCL. "There are issues in terms of consortium formation, geopolitical situation and energy transition aspects," an official said. The government is selling its entire 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL for which three expressions of interest (EoIs), including one from billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group, have been received.

Joshimath Tourism Industry Stares At Sinking Fortunes

Joshimath Tourism Industry Stares At Sinking Fortunes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The tourism industry plays a vital role in the town, accounting for 70 per cent of its economy, according to experts.

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The valuation was more conservative than the $15 billion some analysts had expected for the social media phenomenon, potentially attracting investors who might consider the money-losing company's listing price a better deal, with room to rise.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

RBI's forecasters peg FY'16 growth at 7.9%

RBI's forecasters peg FY'16 growth at 7.9%

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Current Account Deficit is projected at 1.2 per cent and 1 per cent of GDP in 2014-15 and 2015-16.

Maharashtra stares at compulsory power cuts

Maharashtra stares at compulsory power cuts

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The "load shedding", which entails compulsory power cuts in select areas, will be carried out both in urban and rural areas, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company said in a statement.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia take late wickets to peg England back in Sydney

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia take late wickets to peg England back in Sydney

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Images from Day 1 of the 5th and final opening Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Thursday

Montek pegs India's growth at 8.5%

Montek pegs India's growth at 8.5%

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

According to Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, more than the anticipated growth in the farm sector will make up for the shortfall in the industrial output.

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year

Advertising slowdown likely to weigh on IPL this year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Disney-Star and Viacom18 competing to sell their ad space with an eye on the estimated Rs 4,000-crore advertising money.

FM pegs India's GDP growth at 9%

FM pegs India's GDP growth at 9%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said economic growth in 2011-12 likely to be 9 per cent, government while presenting the Union Budget for 2011-12 on Monday.

Govt pegs GDP growth at 8.6%

Govt pegs GDP growth at 8.6%

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Agriculture and allied activities are likely to grow at 5.4 per cent in 2010-11, compared to just 0.4 per cent in 2009-10, according to Advance Estimates released by the Central Statistical Organisation on Monday.

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

In the coming few weeks, agriculture markets in North and Central India will be full of wheat, mustard, and chana - the three main rabi crops grown in these parts. Not only will the price trajectory of these determine the course of food inflation in the months to come, but it could also have a wider impact on the rural economy in the main growing states for these crops. Wheat and chana are largely grown in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Markets end on mixed note; Sensex climbs 158 points, Nifty dips

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended on a mixed note on Wednesday as the euphoria about the Budget fizzled out, with investors going for profit-taking ahead of the Fed interest rate decision. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 158.18 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 59,708.08 after it trimmed most of the intra-day gains. During the day, it had zoomed 1,223.54 points or 2 per cent to 60,773.44.

Infrastructure: Investment pegged at $1,025 bn

Infrastructure: Investment pegged at $1,025 bn

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The Planning Commission has projected that investment in infrastructure would almost double at $1025 billion in the 12th Plan, compared to $514 billion in the 11th Plan.

For every rupee in govt coffer, 58 paise to come from taxes

For every rupee in govt coffer, 58 paise to come from taxes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

For every rupee in the government coffer, 58 paise will come from direct and indirect taxes, 35 paise from borrowings and other liabilities, 5 paise from non-tax revenue like disinvestment and 2 paise from non-debt capital receipts, according to the Budget documents for 2022-23. According to the Union Budget 2022-23 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, goods and services tax will contribute 16 paise in every rupee revenue, while corporation tax will contribute 15 paise to each rupee earned. The government is also looking to earn 7 paise for every rupee from Union excise duty and 5 paise from customs duty. Income tax will yield 15 paise to every rupee collection.

Praggnanandhaa misses out on quarter-finals at Airthings Masters

Praggnanandhaa misses out on quarter-finals at Airthings Masters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated Russia's Vladislav Artemiev in the 15th and final round of the preliminary phase of the Airthings Masters.

FM pegs economic growth at 8%

FM pegs economic growth at 8%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the Indian economy would continue to grow at more than 8 per cent in the next few years.

Moody's pegs July-Sep quarter growth at 5.3%

Moody's pegs July-Sep quarter growth at 5.3%

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The official GDP data for the September quarter will be released on Friday.

India-Japan Trade: The Abe Effect

India-Japan Trade: The Abe Effect

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

During Abe's tenure, Japan had announced support for a number of major projects. These included the bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, besides allocations for a freight corridor between Mumbai and New Delhi.