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Sensex salutes GST with 300-point rise, Nifty ends above 9,600

Sensex salutes GST with 300-point rise, Nifty ends above 9,600

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P Smallcap indices rallied over 1% each

HSBC says GDP data concerns stay, India to grow slower at 7.4%

HSBC says GDP data concerns stay, India to grow slower at 7.4%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

India's first quarter GDP growth print was 7.9 per cent y-o-y, primarily led by urban consumption demand

GDP rebound fails to lift markets, Sensex sinks 316 points

GDP rebound fails to lift markets, Sensex sinks 316 points

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The 50-issue NSE Nifty too cracked the 10,200-mark and hit a low of 10,108.55 before finishing 104.75 points, or 1.02 per cent down at 10,121.80.

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Waiting for 'rakshaks', cows are choking on plastic

Rediff.com7 May 2017

While so-called 'cow protectors' have indulged in widespread vigilantism under the garb of protection of cattle, there has been little effort to save them from the real threat to their survival -- urban garbage, open dumps and apathy of cow owners.

Reliance, 1st private firm to post Rs 10,000 cr quarterly profit

Reliance, 1st private firm to post Rs 10,000 cr quarterly profit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The oil-to-telecom conglomerate reported an 8.8 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 10,251 crore, or Rs 17.3 per share, in the third quarter ended December 31, 2018.

Why India's exporters are worried

Why India's exporters are worried

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As the liquidity crunch reaches crisis levels and getting tax refunds remain a big headache, exporters saw orders fall by 15 per cent till October.

F&O expiry blues dampen market spirits after dream run

F&O expiry blues dampen market spirits after dream run

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Most of the session's gains for both the indices were wiped out as investors rushed to book profits ahead of F&O expiry on Thursday and also due to concerns over stretched valuations.

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'You can't take money from Shaktikanta Das (the RBI governor) and give it to Nirmala Sitharaman (the Union finance minister). She will blow it away on Modi.'

Allocation for higher, tech education to treble

Allocation for higher, tech education to treble

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Increased allocation to the higher and technical education sector would mean more funds to revamp the university education system and lay a thrust on technical education.

Stock picks for today

Stock picks for today

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The AAP leader, who has been recently in the news for supposedly dropping her second name, has been active in reforming the education and health sector.

Sensex down over 400 points; Tata Motors top loser

Sensex down over 400 points; Tata Motors top loser

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

BSE Auto was the top sectoral loser with a 4.6% fall followed by realty sector down 3.7% and consumer durables 3.6% post disappointing IIP numbers

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Vardhan

Govt taking all measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Vardhan

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Making a statement on the situation after cases of coronavirus surfaced, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the government is taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

Sensex surges over 450 points to reclaim 26,000-mark

Sensex surges over 450 points to reclaim 26,000-mark

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

After touching a fresh all-time low against the US dollar on Thursday, the rupee jumped 27 paise to end at 68.46.

Should IT cos hire more women?

Should IT cos hire more women?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

While the number of women in IT cos is rising, the numbers are not impressive. A good majority of the leadership positions are also held by men.

The sinking story of India's debt-ridden banks

The sinking story of India's debt-ridden banks

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The financial position of India's public sector banks (PSBs) has deteriorated sharply over the past financial year.

FinMin to seek special dividend from profit making PSUs

FinMin to seek special dividend from profit making PSUs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

In the last fiscal, the government had originally budgeted a dividend income of Rs 27,178 crore (Rs 271.78 billion) from PSUs.

Uncertain monsoon still a risk to growth, inflation: RBI

Uncertain monsoon still a risk to growth, inflation: RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

So far, inflation outcomes have closely tracked these projections.

Benchmarks rebound on bargain-hunting, monsoon forecast

Benchmarks rebound on bargain-hunting, monsoon forecast

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

It was the second straight week of gains for the benchmarks.

India's industrial output up 9.7% in Aug

India's industrial output up 9.7% in Aug

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

India's industrial output grew 9.7 per cent in August compared to 7.6 per cent in the same month last fiscal.\n\n

Realty index suffers most; DLF hits lifetime low

Realty index suffers most; DLF hits lifetime low

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

DLF opened on a weak note in the Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday at Rs 500.05 and then declined further and hit an intra-day low of Rs 488.60, a 6.43 per cent fall from its previous close. The realty major was quoted at Rs 490, down 5.76 per cent at 10.41 am and over 3.54 lakh shares exchanged hands on the BSE.

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Lack of political consensus on economic reforms a key concern.

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Samridhi Bhardwaj analyses the dynamics of duty-free liquor allowance in India.

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The allocation for health ministry for 2017-18 is Rs 47,352.51 crore in comparison to allocation in 2016-17 of Rs 37,061.55 crore.

Total telephone user base rises to 94.64 cr in July: Trai

Total telephone user base rises to 94.64 cr in July: Trai

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Uninor added 8.53 lakh subscribers to take its base to 4.01 crore during the reported period.

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

It's still early to bet on cyclical stocks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

RBI policy endorses government estimates on growth, inflation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

RBI said more monetary transmission to support growth continues to be critical.

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

'Global markets see uncertainty but India still a bright spot'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Whatever happens in any part of the world affects us.'

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

IT cos on edge as major deals come up for renewal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Sixteen major contracts worth nearly $14 billion to be renewed by June 2018 but uncertainty looms large.

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Falling revenues, increased capex, and first full year of spectrum debt may make things worse

Telecom subscribers in India crosses 95-cr mark

Telecom subscribers in India crosses 95-cr mark

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Telecom subscriber base crossed the 95-crore mark in August, after a gap of more than two years, on the back of higher mobile users whose number touched 92.43 crore.

FinMin readying for budget around Feb 1

FinMin readying for budget "around Feb 1"

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The idea is to get the budget passed by Parliament along with Appropriations Bill and the Finance Bill by the end of March as this would ensure implementation of the Budget proposals from April 1.

India to clock GDP growth of 7.4% in FY17: HSBC

India to clock GDP growth of 7.4% in FY17: HSBC

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The Asian Development Bank too had projected Indian's economic growth for current fiscal at 7.4 per cent.

Tata Motors closes gap with Reliance Industries on revenue

Tata Motors closes gap with Reliance Industries on revenue

Rediff.com28 May 2015

RIL is also more profitable than Tata Motors.

Sensex sheds 144 points in late sell-off; bank stocks sink

Sensex sheds 144 points in late sell-off; bank stocks sink

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The NSE Nifty settled the day 38.85 points or 0.37 per cent lower at 10,500.90 after shuttling between 10,590.55 and 10,456.65, intra-day.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Not a ministry reshuffle for 2019

Not a ministry reshuffle for 2019

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'The days when less government, more governance were spoken of are well and truly behind us.' 'More government, it is now believed, means more governance,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.

Modi Sarkar's flagship energy schemes still have miles to go

Modi Sarkar's flagship energy schemes still have miles to go

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Of the 170 million rural households in the country, a government website claims to have connected 82 per cent of them. The metered households are 50 per cent of the total. As on February, 2018, of the 780,000 villages to be intensively electrified or provide connection to all in households, 493,000 have been covered. However, the amount and quality of the power supply cannot be ascertained from this data. No clause in any of the rural electrification programmes promises 24 hours' power supply.