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Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rich list shrinks, but top 10 add $40 billion to wealth

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Richest 10 account for 41% of promoter wealth, up from 33% in December 2018, says Krishna Kant.

India is trying to underplay Obama's visit

India is trying to underplay Obama's visit

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

When United States President Barack Obama meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his visit to India in November, Indian authorities expect them to talk about strategic issues, including the balance of power in Asia, according to sources.

Sharath wins US Open TT title

Sharath wins US Open TT title

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal notched up the biggest title of his career when he clinched the US Open Table Tennis Championships crown, beating Keineth Thomas of Slovakia at Michigan.

No performance incentive for Team India due to SC order

No performance incentive for Team India due to SC order

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The BCCI has always announced handsome performance incentives over the year whenever the senior or U-19 teams have done well in bilateral series or limited overs tournament but in current scenario, the richest cricket board's hands are tied as per Supreme Court order. The Supreme Court of India has passed an order that limits the BCCI's financial freedom and power until the board and its state associations comply with the Lodha Committee's recommendations.

The most expensive supercars in India!

The most expensive supercars in India!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Move over BMW, Mercedes and Audi. . . It's time for your richer cousin Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport to steal the lime light.

Q&A: PM on Bhopal, Headley and fuel price hike

Q&A: PM on Bhopal, Headley and fuel price hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh addressed the media persons onboard Air India One on his return from G-20 Summit in Toronto.

Simple rules to grow your investments

Simple rules to grow your investments

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Divide your investments properly for self-consumption, growth and income. Life will be simpler.

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes wanted Coca-Cola Company to not just transfer 60 per cent of the shares of its Indian firm but also the formula for its concentrate to Indian shareholders.

'60 pc Chinese see no Indian threat'

'60 pc Chinese see no Indian threat'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

As the world adjusts to the dramatic rise of China, a string of surveys in recent years -- from rising religious feeling and the decline of Marxism to perceived strategic threats from nations like the US, Japan and India -- have served to concentrate the mind on the transformation taking place in this country.

Who is benefitting from India's Free Trade Agreements?

Who is benefitting from India's Free Trade Agreements?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Among the current FTAs with significant trade deficits for India, five are with countries from the 10-nation Asean bloc. Exports to the 10 economies stood at $ 37.4 billion in 2018-19, up by 9% year on year. On the other hand, imports were higher at $ 59.31 billion, up by 25% from the previous year's $ 47.13 billion.

Investors get 76% return from blue-chip cos

Investors get 76% return from blue-chip cos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Investors in Sensex companies turned richer in 2009, raking in returns of over 76 per cent on their investments, as the collective market valuation of the 30-blue chip companies nearly doubled to Rs 26.49 lakh crore last year, the Economic Survey said on Thursday.

It's raining millionaires, global wealth rises

It's raining millionaires, global wealth rises

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Global wealth staged a remarkable comeback in 2009, increasing by 11.5 percent to $111.5 trillion, just short of the year-end peak set in 2007.

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

'Give people confidence to rebuild their lives'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'It may take two years for the economy to return to normal.' 'We should ensure that the vulnerable do not dig into their savings or give up their assets because that will set them back by several years.'

Delhi Smog: Can a clear solution be found?

Delhi Smog: Can a clear solution be found?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'You can't consume clean air if you won't pay for it just because it's a 30-day problem,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

IPL: Govt expects Rs 150-crore direct tax

IPL: Govt expects Rs 150-crore direct tax

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The government expects to collect this much tax from the cricketing event and has already mopped up Rs 110 crore (Rs 1.1 billion) in the first 15 days as tax deducted at source.

India opts out of RCEP as 'key concerns not addressed'

India opts out of RCEP as 'key concerns not addressed'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

India has been forcefully raising the issue of market access as well as protected lists of goods mainly to shield its domestic market as there have been fears that the country may be flooded with cheap Chinese agricultural and industrial products once it signs the deal.

World Cup builds on success of IPL

World Cup builds on success of IPL

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

An unprecedented auction in Mumbai last year transformed the face of cricket between the first two Twenty20 World Cups. The IPL was a direct result of India's success with a team of tyros in the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa two years ago.

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

Windfall for brokers in BSE public offer

Windfall for brokers in BSE public offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Reports have suggested Rs 400-650 as the possible IPO price

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Bill Gates could become world's 1st trillionaire: Oxfam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Another report by Oxfam had found that eight billionaires, including Bill Gates, from around the globe have as much money as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world's population.

The awesome power of compounding!

The awesome power of compounding!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

How does compounding work? Well, when you save Rs 100 and get an annual interest of 10%, you will have Rs 110 at the end of one year. Due to compounding the next year you will get a 10% interest on Rs 110, which will then leave you with Rs 121. The next year, interest will be calculated on Rs 121 at 10% and so on. In time, these savings will grow exponentially.

Will not contest elections again: Kiran Bedi

Will not contest elections again: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, who was the Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate for Delhi assembly polls held earlier this year, on Sunday said that she will not contest elections again.

Govt wealth rises by Rs 3.66 lakh crore

Govt wealth rises by Rs 3.66 lakh crore

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Besides coming back to power in the recent elections, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has more reasons to smile.

Big-bang debut: CIL investors gain Rs 6,489 cr

Big-bang debut: CIL investors gain Rs 6,489 cr

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

State-run coal behemoth has left behind the IT bellwether Infosys, power utility NTPC Ltd, the country's largest private lender ICICI Bank, FMCG major ITC and engineering giant L&T to enter into the club of top 10 most valued firms.

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

South Africa to go into Pune Test with confidence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The Proteas skipper felt that the manner in which Rohit Sharma batted in the second innings for his knock of 127, really made the chase difficult for his side.

Investor wealth surges by Rs 45.50 lakh cr in 2017

Investor wealth surges by Rs 45.50 lakh cr in 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The Sensex gained 7,430.37 points, or 27.91 per cent, this year.

America's energy billionaires

America's energy billionaires

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Not everyone complains about high prices at the gas station.

Govt earned windfall profits on high crude prices

Govt earned windfall profits on high crude prices

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

High crude oil prices in 2008 have left the government richer by a few thousand crore rupees. In 2008-09, the government earned "windfall profits" from the petroleum sector as crude oil prices spiked, touching a high of $147 in July 2008.

Ranbaxy shareholders gain Rs 1,900 cr in a day

Ranbaxy shareholders gain Rs 1,900 cr in a day

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Investors in Ranbaxy Laboratories got richer by over Rs 1,900 crore (Rs 19 billion) in a single day as the scrip surged by a little over 20 per cent on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday, a day after the pharma major announced a change of guard at its top management level.

No link between  b'day and engineer killing: Maya

No link between b'day and engineer killing: Maya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

In the backdrop of an outcry by the opposition over alleged extortion by Bahujan Samajwadi Party cadres for her birthday celebrations, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday claimed there was not even the "remotest link" between her birthday and the killing of the PWD engineer in Auriyya.

And you thought money can't buy happiness!

And you thought money can't buy happiness!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

They say 'money can't buy you happiness,' but a new study has proved the opposite. Researchers at Wharton Business School have carried out the study and found that inhabitants of richer nations are happier than those of poorer countries, the Financial Times has reported. Their finding contradicts years of wisdom that higher national gross domestic product often did not translate into a greater overall sense of well-being.

Tata Motors Q4 profit declines marginally to Rs 3,918 crore

Tata Motors Q4 profit declines marginally to Rs 3,918 crore

Rediff.com29 May 2014

The auto major had posted a profit of Rs 3,945.47 crore (Rs 39.45 billion) in the same period a year earlier.

Global economy grows despite sub-prime crisis: UN

Global economy grows despite sub-prime crisis: UN

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Despite the sub-prime mortgage crisis taking hold in industrialized nations, the overall global economy was still growing in 2007, a new United Nations report says.

Lalu's younger son is 26, the older is 25

Lalu's younger son is 26, the older is 25

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Some glaring facts have come out from the affidavits filed by the two sons of Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad as the documents indicate that the younger son is aged one year more than his elder brother.

Scotiabank woos Indian newcomers to Canada

Scotiabank woos Indian newcomers to Canada

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Scotiabank has launched a new programme to attract Indian newcomers in Canada. The bank will offer simplified process to establish their bank account, a credit card to start building their credit history, access to foreign exchange services and the ability to transfer money between Canada and their home country to the settling Indians. Scotiabank has a presence in India for more than 20 yrs and currently has 5 branches in the country offering commercial & corporate services.

The avalanche effect of compounding interest

The avalanche effect of compounding interest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The earlier you start saving for your rainy day (read retirement) the richer you will be when it finally arrives.

'Beyond a point money can be a source of worry'

'Beyond a point money can be a source of worry'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

On April 7 we asked readers if money can buy happiness. our readers seem to have had differing opinions on the matter. Here's what they had to say.

India's per capita income up to Rs 37,490

India's per capita income up to Rs 37,490

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

According to data released by the Central Statistical Organisation, India's per capita income has increased by over one-third from Rs 26,003 in 2005-06 to Rs 37,490 in 2008-09, Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena told the Rajya Sabha in a written reply.

Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimers at bay?

Two drinks a day keeps Alzheimers at bay?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Moderate drinking has been associated with a lower risk of developing and dying from heart disease and stroke.

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

Colombia talisman Rodriguez in doubt for Japan showdown

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The 26-year-old trained at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on Monday but his state of fitness was still unclear.