News for 'Rupee That Benefits'

Petrol, diesel prices cut by 10 paise

Petrol, diesel prices cut by 10 paise

Rediff.com31 May 2003

For the first time in the history of India, state-run oil firms on Saturday passed on the benefit of appreciating rupee value to consumers by way of a 10 paise per litre cut in petrol and diesel prices.

India Ratings pegs current fiscal growth at 7.7%

India Ratings pegs current fiscal growth at 7.7%

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

India Ratings on Mondy projected a 7.7 per cent growth this fiscal driven by consumption demand.

'Frankly, no need for curbs on gold'

'Frankly, no need for curbs on gold'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'Curbs will again lead to the grey market developing, undoing all the work done over the last two-and-a-half years.'

Rising debt a worry for telecom firms

Rising debt a worry for telecom firms

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Need for much more investment; sector would like govt help

No one in govt questioned offshore bonds issue: Garg

No one in govt questioned offshore bonds issue: Garg

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Refusing to link his seeking voluntary retirement, a year before his superannuation, to his transfer to the relatively low profile power ministry, he said that he had conveyed his decision to the Prime Minister's Office on July 18.

ABCD has become the identity of Cong corruption: Modi

ABCD has become the identity of Cong corruption: Modi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Addressing a 'fateh' (victory) rally with leaders from the ally Shiromani Akali Dal on the dais, the Gujarat chief minister, who donned a saffron turban, also dismissed as "rumours and a pack of lies" the controversy about migration of Sikh farmers from Kutch region in his state, promising that no Sikh farmer will have to leave Gujarat.

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Cricket Buzz: England told to stay vigilant amid Lanka political crisis

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

England, who have won both the one-day and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, play a two-day practice match in Colombo before heading to Galle which hosts the first of the three Test matches from November 6.

Has India achieved economic recovery? Not yet!

Has India achieved economic recovery? Not yet!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Profits grow, but not because of recovering demand.

'Corporate tax rate reduction will make India more competitive'

'Corporate tax rate reduction will make India more competitive'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Even if a company does not invest, it will improve liquidity of banks.

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Markets end higher on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Shares of rate sensitive sectors such as realty, infrastructure, banking and automobiles ended higher ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mid-quarter policy review on June 17.

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'If development, investment, employment, implementation, credibility and commitment are ensured, security will automatically improve and subversive and militant elements will lose ground and be neutralised by the people themselves,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Jewellers go hi-tech to boost sales

Jewellers go hi-tech to boost sales

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Many offer personalised ornaments with 3D printed images and engraved names to lure customers in a scenario of high gold prices.

India's real problem is not the Fed rate hike

India's real problem is not the Fed rate hike

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

There will very little direct impact from the US Fed's rate hike this time, as we are well prepared both to handle liquidity, outflow of FII funds and managing our currency. But that doesn't mean India will be out of the woods anytime soon, says M V Subramanian.

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Panagariya urged the government to undertake labour law reforms and make land acquisition more flexible to attract the multinationals.

How govt is blatantly misusing LIC to save failing companies

How govt is blatantly misusing LIC to save failing companies

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Investors in LIC's insurance and other schemes are receiving a lower rate of return because LIC is subsidising incompetence at best and malfeasance at worst in institutions such as IDBI Bank and IL&FS, says Jaimini Bhagwati.

'They will throw all anti-CAA protesters out of the country'

'They will throw all anti-CAA protesters out of the country'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'The BJP wants to communalise the anti-CAA protests.'

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Goyal focuses on exports, industry growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Work on a dozen decisions to start by next week.

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Cruellest cut? Cashback on e-payment at petrol pumps slashed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Dear Business Partner, Kindly note and inform your all customers that Digital Cashback has been revised from 0.75 per cent to 0.25 per cent with effect from August 1, 2018 across oil industry for all loyalty customers,' said the text message sent by State-owned oil companies to petrol pump operators.

Took action against Force India to save jobs: Perez

Took action against Force India to save jobs: Perez

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'I love Vijay. My heart is really broken because I know this is not ideal in the short term for him, but the big picture is really different'

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

7 SIP mistakes you must avoid

7 SIP mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

It is often said, learn from your mistakes. We can twist that saying a little; learn from your mistakes and people who make mistakes. You do not have to make the mistakes to learn from them, says Priyanka Chakrabarty.

Moody's raises red flag on demonetisation impact in short term

Moody's raises red flag on demonetisation impact in short term

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Moody's said implementation challenges, in addition to affecting growth and government revenues, will impact corporates by lowering sales volumes and cash flows.

PCB won't follow PHF, against boycotting cricket ties with India

PCB won't follow PHF, against boycotting cricket ties with India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan has refused to follow in the footsteps of Pakistan Hockey Federation which announced this week that it would boycott future international events in India.

Are IIP figures better this time? Well, not really!

Are IIP figures better this time? Well, not really!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

After a string of extremely low and even negative monthly numbers, the industrial sector grew by 2.6 per cent year on year, far exceeding expectations.

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The prime accused deployed a modus operandi of claiming the investment in real estate purchased in the name of third party as unsecured loan

Gold monetisation scheme to help cut loan rates

Gold monetisation scheme to help cut loan rates

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Gold loans can be released online or by bank transfers.

'Post-RERA only top developers will survive'

'Post-RERA only top developers will survive'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'The better developers are seeing good demand (for their housing projects). There are consumers who are buying houses.'

Why it makes sense to invest in silver now

Why it makes sense to invest in silver now

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The bullish outlook for gold is seen as a trigger for silver to perform better going ahead.

Fiscal deficit to slip on new food scheme: DBS

Fiscal deficit to slip on new food scheme: DBS

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The government's fiscal deficit may exceed the target of 4.8 per cent of GDP by 0.50 percentage points in this financial year, and money-guzzling measures like decision to push the Food Security Bill are only expected to complicate the matter.

US withdraws stimulus? India asks G20 to create currency buffer

US withdraws stimulus? India asks G20 to create currency buffer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

In response the BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - have taken steps to strengthen cooperation such as setting up a joint development bank

Currency slide: India, other emerging markets in soft spot

Currency slide: India, other emerging markets in soft spot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

According to a new report published by Switzerland-based BIS, which is also referred as 'bank for central banks', the US Federal Reserve's announcement of a possible phasing out of easy money regime has resulted in 'abrupt and sizeable' equity market losses in both advanced and emerging markets.

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.

Shastri: India's forgotten reformer

Shastri: India's forgotten reformer

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Shastri took the first big step to transform India's agriculture, the benefits of which his successors reaped in plenty, says A K Bhattacharya.

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

'Unlikely Modi will take another swing at Pak'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'It seems likely that the February 2019 crisis is over.'

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

NRIs ahoy! You need to shift to financial savings

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

With real estate -- NRIs's favourite investment vehicle in the past -- unlikely to do well in the near future, there is a strong case for NRIs to shift to equity and debt mutual funds, says Prateek Mehta.

'Higher volatility to persist due to fiscal slippage'

'Higher volatility to persist due to fiscal slippage'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'As the growth momentum reverses benefiting from re-monetisation, it will be accompanied by a rise in inflation.'

More people died due to terrorism in NDA rule than UPA: Rahul

More people died due to terrorism in NDA rule than UPA: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday raked up the issue of terrorism to attack Bharatiya Janata Party, saying nearly 22,000 people died due to the menace during the NDA regime, while there were only 800 such deaths in the UPA's last five-year tenure.

Read this interview before investing in stocks

Read this interview before investing in stocks

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Being one of the early commentators to flag economic slowdown and caution investors on corporate earnings, Gautam Chhaochharia, head of India research, UBS Securities, in an interview with Hamsini Karthik says the markets remain in an expensive zone despite the recent correction.

Corporate winners and losers from India's budget

Corporate winners and losers from India's budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Housing sector to benefit from Budget.

War on black money is only half-won

War on black money is only half-won

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Against estimates of black wealth of Rs 300 lakh crore and black money in cash of Rs 3 lakh crore by economist Arun Kumar, the PMGKY numbers fall short by a huge margin.