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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

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Sensex ends 144 points lower; ICICI Bank surges 7%

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Profit taking in index heavweights RIL and HDFC weighed on sentiment while ICICI Bank surged 7%.

Here come the robots, welcome to the next industrial revolution

Here come the robots, welcome to the next industrial revolution

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The so-called 'fourth industrial revolution' will bring ever faster cycles of innovation, posing huge challenges to companies, workers, governments and societies alike

Au revoir, brands?

Au revoir, brands?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The current focus on data to measure marketing success could herald the end of an era -- or the beginning of a hype cycle, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

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

Spectrum reframing will be placed before EGoM: Sibal

Spectrum reframing will be placed before EGoM: Sibal

Rediff.com28 May 2013

According to a study, the change in frequency for transmitting mobile signals could cost the telcos over Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1 trillion) cumulatively.

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

It was better to first build a single-rate GST with a low rate, achieve full mastery of this, and then consider more complex possibilities such as high rates and multiple rates.

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

'H-1B visa system is broken, needs to be fixed'

'H-1B visa system is broken, needs to be fixed'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

US to fix the immigration system that keeps American firms from hiring the top world talent they need.

Holding too many stocks in your portfolio?

Holding too many stocks in your portfolio?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This analysis is based on the quarterly earnings for 724 companies.

How FIIs outsmart domestic investors

How FIIs outsmart domestic investors

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

FIIs accumulated India's top-listed companies at an average valuation of around 16 times.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

India Inc's investment growth hits 25-year low

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Fresh investments by corporates up just 5.8% in FY17, lowest since 1992

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

GuruSpeak: Stocks you must buy, hold, exit

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Four retirement planning myths you should not believe

Four retirement planning myths you should not believe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Retirement planning requires a clear-eyed analysis of future needs and income. Don't fool yourself by believing in these wrong assumptions.

YOUR Rs 25 lakh crore debt has RBI worried! Here's why

YOUR Rs 25 lakh crore debt has RBI worried! Here's why

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

In the past three years, personal loans have grown at twice the rate of growth in personal disposable income, leading to a steady rise in household indebtedness. At the end of March this year, Indians owed Rs 25.2 lakh crore to banks and listed non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), up 65 per cent in the past three years.

IT firms cut flab, sack 3,000 in Q1

IT firms cut flab, sack 3,000 in Q1

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

First sequential decline in a decade as 8 of top 15 software firms report drop in manpower

Why Indian stocks are on top in global valuation

Why Indian stocks are on top in global valuation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Indian indices also offer one of the lowest dividend yields.

Best and worst performing stocks in 2015

Best and worst performing stocks in 2015

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Natco Pharma, Wockhardt and Marksans have rallied between 50 and 70 per cent in the year till date.

The elephant and the dragon

The elephant and the dragon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'In the Asean market, the train left at the same time for India and China, but while India's ride has been symbolic of India's rickety railways, it seems that China's has been on a bullet train,' note Renjini V R, Manmeet Ajmani and Devesh Roy.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

NBFCs need fresh capital to be in race

NBFCs need fresh capital to be in race

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Most NBFCs will have to slow down their loan growth. Some of the most leveraged will have to sell a part of their assets (or loan book) to banks to raise incremental capital. Others may have to knock on the door of their deep-pocketed parents.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st

India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

India has moved down from 32nd place last year and remains classified among 'flawed democracies'.

'We have a 40,000 year-end Sensex target'

'We have a 40,000 year-end Sensex target'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

2019 appears a story of two halves for Indian equities - a more difficult first half might precede a stronger second half, said Abhiram Eleswarapu, bottom, left, Head of India Equity Research, BNP Paribas in an interview with Ashley Coutinho.

The woman cop who took on unruly BJP men

The woman cop who took on unruly BJP men

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'Ask the chief minister to give in writing that the police must not do their job. We will back down and stop checking vehicles.' Days after DSP Shreshta Thakur confronted BJP workers, she was transferred.

As loan books of PSBs shrink, bank credit growth at 20-year low

As loan books of PSBs shrink, bank credit growth at 20-year low

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

12 out of 21 public sector banks reported declines in their loan books in the last financial year against seven such banks in 2015-16 and none in 2013-14.

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The lab has 18 scientists.

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The space agency said Chandrayaan-2 planned for mid-April.

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

6 ways to make a fortune when stocks crash

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

Bodh Gaya blasts: A grim shape of things to come

Bodh Gaya blasts: A grim shape of things to come

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The attack on the Mahabodhi temple is a precursor before Pakistan-based terror outfits launch a major 'war' in support of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'Connecting Indian consulate attack with Sharif's visit is rubbish'

'Connecting Indian consulate attack with Sharif's visit is rubbish'

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Much has been said about Friday's attack on the Indian consulate in Heart and the connection it has with the invitation sent out to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. While a few believe that the two could be connected, officers who have worked in Afghanistan-Pakistan say the issues are completely different. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Building an influential policy making institution

Building an influential policy making institution

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

A reformed Planning Commission should reflect the diversity of Indian debate.

Markets end lower on caution ahead of Yellen speech

Markets end lower on caution ahead of Yellen speech

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Tata Motors was the top gainer on better-than-expected June quarter revenues

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Indian Army and more recently the Indian Navy have already set up dedicated intelligence branches. It is surprising indeed that the IAF, where real time and timely intelligence is most vital for effective and safe prosecution of the air war, has still not done so itself, says Group Capt (retd) P I Muralidharan.