News for 'Regional Economic Outlook'

'Markets will be driven by global, not local, factors'

'Markets will be driven by global, not local, factors'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Year 2017 will be a benign year for FII flows into India feels Akash Singhania, deputy chief investment officer, DHFL Pramerica Asset Managers.

Markets breathe easy after 7 days; Sensex jumps 330 points

Markets breathe easy after 7 days; Sensex jumps 330 points

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The NSE Nifty too recovered over 100 points, or 0.96 per cent, to end at 10,576.85.

Goldman, Nomura bullish on Indian equities in 2016

Goldman, Nomura bullish on Indian equities in 2016

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Goldman Sachs forecasts real GDP growth to accelerate to 7.9 per cent in FY17 from a projected 7.5 per cent in FY16.

Adani walking away, or upping ante on Australian coal project?

Adani walking away, or upping ante on Australian coal project?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The immediate denial of any issues with approvals by the Queensland government raises questions as to what Adani is trying to accomplish

'India sees road building as route to prosperity'

'India sees road building as route to prosperity'

Rediff.com18 May 2016

India's network has expanded at a compound annual rate of around 4% which has added more than 4.8 km of additional roads since 1951, but even so the network remains badly underdeveloped

What is the way out for Muslims now?

What is the way out for Muslims now?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Muslims need to get out of their Isolation Syndrome, argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Modi's visit to Canada is the first by an Indian PM in 42 years!

Modi's visit to Canada is the first by an Indian PM in 42 years!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

'Notwithstanding the physical distance, the two countries historically had a convergence of approach and outlook to many international issues.' 'The relationship between the two countries cannot develop or flourish in a vacuum. There should be initiatives at various levels -- at the level of government, Parliament and the people.'

India's poverty rate lowest, says World Bank

India's poverty rate lowest, says World Bank

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

In South Asia, the poverty would fall to 13.5 per cent in 2015.

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The council is looking at the youth as a segment in the global market and has started the LoveGold on the social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Why Indian markets may soon be in a bear hug

Why Indian markets may soon be in a bear hug

Rediff.com2 May 2018

'Macro headwinds are rising for Indian equities in the form of rising commodity prices, especially oil, depreciating rupee, fiscal challenges, election-related uncertainty and upside risks to inflation'

BNP Paribas gears up for India push

BNP Paribas gears up for India push

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Amid improving fundamentals, the bank is keen to double the corpus over the next year and a half, said a senior official.

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 May 2016

However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

There are signs of China's external behaviour becoming more aggressive in the coming years. If that happens, strategic implications for neighbours having territorial disputes with China can become deeper and imperatives can rise for the former to counteract, says D S Rajan

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

How will Modi factor Japan in his China policy?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Being a pragmatist Modi is not likely to give preference to China over Japan. Both security and economic aspects are likely to shape Modi's decision in terms of engaging the two biggest economies of Asia, says Sana Hashmi.

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Power: Extend 10-year tax holiday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Duty cut on raw material imports are not likely.

The perils of China's slowing economy

The perils of China's slowing economy

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Chinese leaders may well respond to challenges with heightened rhetoric.

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'Alas, the Congress party offers no suggestions as to how to unscramble the omlette it cooked during 2004-2014 on which the Modi government may have since lavishly spread some tomato ketchup,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

India will have to deal with fallout of Iraq crisis

India will have to deal with fallout of Iraq crisis

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The implications aren't too significant, given the size of Ukraine and its role in the global economy.

Rahul's Rajasthan dilemma: Gehlot or Pilot?

Rahul's Rajasthan dilemma: Gehlot or Pilot?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Sachin Pilot has revived the Congress.' 'What goes in favour of Ashok Gehlot is experience.'

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Markets end lower amid weak global cues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Capital goods shares continued to trade firm in late noon despite weak market trend on the back of encouraging core sector growth in February.

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

FULL TEXT: Pranab's address at RSS headquarters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.

Can Modi change India's foreign policy beyond recognition?

Can Modi change India's foreign policy beyond recognition?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'What gives hope is that Modi's own leadership is vitally linked to his capacity to deliver on the economic front. Indeed, if he succeeds, India's foreign policies will have changed beyond recognition,' feels Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The foundations of the army's own peculiar secularism are potentially being destabilised

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Mumbai's Tireless COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'These are challenging times and we get energised by that.' 'I don't feel that 'I am tired now and I should relax', because even if someone calls us at 12 o'clock I have to answer his call.'

The unfair witch-hunt of Hamid Ansari

The unfair witch-hunt of Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Hamid Anasari's was not talking of reservation for the whole religious community to which he too happens to belong. Yet, sections of media chose to put words into his mouth and then subject him to the criticism he never deserved. This does not augur well for our media or democracy, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Trade engine shifts down just as global growth needs a boost

Trade engine shifts down just as global growth needs a boost

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

That is bad news for officials taking part in discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this week.

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

Markets cheer European bank stimulus; Sensex gains 273 points

Markets cheer European bank stimulus; Sensex gains 273 points

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex is up 253 points at 29,263 and the 50-share Nifty has gained 68 points at 8,829.

Growth in India is dependent on pace of reforms: CLSA

Growth in India is dependent on pace of reforms: CLSA

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

China's economy is in transition, with rising wage costs and massive overcapacity.

Why Modi could have a long-ish ride

Why Modi could have a long-ish ride

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Modi is likely to make more announcements to win or retain popularity, and put himself at the centre of things even more than now,' says T N Ninan.

Poll verdict will decide fate of markets, rupee and FII inflow

Poll verdict will decide fate of markets, rupee and FII inflow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The rally in Indian market is mainly due to resumption of foreign institutional investor inflows.

Will markets be bullish in the long term?

Will markets be bullish in the long term?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Markets are likely to go down, correct and stay subdued.

'Congress-JD-S will last for a few months'

'Congress-JD-S will last for a few months'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'Then all the usual troubles will break out.'

Marc Faber says Sensex will drop to 24,000 levels in the near term

Marc Faber says Sensex will drop to 24,000 levels in the near term

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Slow pace of reforms in India is disappointing: Faber

The most crucial Indo-US defence issue that Modi-Obama need to discuss

The most crucial Indo-US defence issue that Modi-Obama need to discuss

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

'Implementation of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative is as much a test for the Modi government to direct its bureaucratic processes, as it is of US commitment,' says Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd).

India is world's investment bet as long as RBI, govt deliver

India is world's investment bet as long as RBI, govt deliver

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Its time the RBI, govt pushes reforms to boost global investment

Is stopping Modi the West's new priority?

Is stopping Modi the West's new priority?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The West has always preferred a timid, half intelligent and a dependent India rather than a decisively independent and self-reliant one. A pliable Indian leadership suits the West best, says Tarun Vijay.