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Crude shipments from US on the rise

Crude shipments from US on the rise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Crude oil shipments from the US to India rose to the highest levels in November since the conflict began in Ukraine in late February, sparking hopes of a resurgence in oil flows from the US to the subcontinent, reveals shipping data. Shipments from the US have surged as Western nations prepare to impose additional sanctions on Russian crude flows. The US shipped around 450,000 barrels per day of crude last month to India, twice that of shipments in October, according to data from London-based commodity intelligence provider Vortexa.

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Fall in gold price opens up window for investors

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Experts recommend buying gold as the fundamentals supporting a rally have not changed.

How China's military plans to catch up with the US

How China's military plans to catch up with the US

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The statements come from a booklet published this month by the state-run People's Publishing House, in which senior officials, including President Xi, outlined the latest five-year plan for the country's development.

Mutual funds flock to silver ETF space with new schemes

Mutual funds flock to silver ETF space with new schemes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Mutual funds have launched a clutch of new fund offers in the silver ETF (exchange traded fund) category this year and collected Rs 1,400 crore in assets after the introduction of the newly-created investment asset class by market regulator Sebi in 2021. Further, fund houses including Kotak Asset Management Company have filed draft documents with the markets regulator to float silver ETF as well as silver ETF fund of funds for investors, information with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) showed. These NFOs (new fund offers) are providing an opportunity to the investors to digitally invest and own silver which is easily tradable during market hours.

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't rush to buy logistics stocks

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't rush to buy logistics stocks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'Most Indian logistics firms do not have the facility to store and transport COVID-19 vaccine right now.'

Why HCL Tech, TCS could not impress markets in Q2

Why HCL Tech, TCS could not impress markets in Q2

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Another negative surprise in HCL's numbers was the decline in the margin by 40 basis points to 21.4 per cent.

Indian drug makers face heat of US regulator's crackdown

Indian drug makers face heat of US regulator's crackdown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Data also show that several other leading domestic pharma companies have recalled their products from the US

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's reign is a wearable device

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Analysts say no pressure on new CEO for immediate results.

China struggles to find enough pilots for 3 aircraft carriers: Report

China struggles to find enough pilots for 3 aircraft carriers: Report

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

With Fujian, China's third and most advanced aircraft carrier, having started sea trials last week, the PLA needed at least 200 qualified carrier-based fighter jet pilots to operate 130 ship-borne aircraft.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

What Was Pak Army Chief Doing in Britain?

What Was Pak Army Chief Doing in Britain?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Another extension for General Bajwa in office at this juncture looks unlikely at this juncture, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'India's manufacturing will take 10-15 years to catch up with China.'

Infosys settles nearly 5% up, mcap rises Rs 8,600 crore

Infosys settles nearly 5% up, mcap rises Rs 8,600 crore

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Shares in Infosys Ltd rose as much 6.7 percent on Friday, after the company raised the lower-end of its fiscal 2014 dollar revenue growth guidance.

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Beijing will be intently watching Washington's response for any hint of weakness. Xi Jinping, who feels China has a limited window of strategic opportunity, will be emboldened to take additional initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and specifically against India and Taiwan, warns Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

The new normal at India's IT companies

The new normal at India's IT companies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Analysts are of the opinion that 55 may emerge as the new age to retire for techies in India

Security software mart to grow @ 29%

Security software mart to grow @ 29%

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

India's security software market is expected to have an annual growth rate of 29 per cent till 2009, according to research and analyst firm IDC.

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cities are setting the rules that now carry life and death implications for their residents, and most of these rules are sought to be set by the municipal authorities who have never wielded such power, reports Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Why GSK is changing its strategy after 93 years

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Increased price control over branded generic medicines has affected its profitability

Mamata to decide on 'ghar wapsi' of turncoats: Trinamool

Mamata to decide on 'ghar wapsi' of turncoats: Trinamool

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Trinamool Congress leadership is yet to take a call on ghar wapsi (return home) by former TMC leaders who had joined the BJP ahead of the recently concluded assembly elections which the Mamata Banerjee-led party swept.

Why H2 will bring little cheer to India's IT firms

Why H2 will bring little cheer to India's IT firms

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Tepid growth in verticals like banking and finance, healthcare, retail and automotive will drag overall IT spends in the current year, reports Debasis Mohapatra.

India's consumption story moving fast once again

India's consumption story moving fast once again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Sanjiv Mehta, chairman of the country's largest consumer goods company, HUL, believes that the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic between April and June this year has been a mere pause in India's consumption story, and that it will not change the country's overall growth trajectory. India is poised for growth, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Mehta told shareholders at the company's annual general meeting on Tuesday. The signs of recovery are becoming evident with many states lifting lockdown restrictions in recent weeks.

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

'PLA is into 'salami slicing' of Indian territory'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'This reluctance to respond forcefully to Chinese PLA provocations and outright aggression has as much to do with Prime Minister Modi personally, as with the institutional mindset of the MEA or even the Indian Army.' 'They are scarred by the 1962 War and are still cowed by China.'

Large Indian IT firms may steal a march over global peers to clinch deals

Large Indian IT firms may steal a march over global peers to clinch deals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Around 1,680 deals worth over $80 billion will be renewed next year. Among Indian vendors, Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies are better placed to see a higher growth rate in 2020.

Not enough time in US Congress to pass deal

Not enough time in US Congress to pass deal

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

'It certainly doesn't have to be accomplished at the end of the year. It will not turn into a pumpkin after some days! The next president and next Congress can take this up,' says expert K Alan Kronstadt.

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A slew of Indian firms, including Flipkart, Byju's and Zomato, is building a path to profitability and diversifying into newer business segments ahead of mega-IPO plans.

Loan moratorium: SC ruling clears overhang for banks

Loan moratorium: SC ruling clears overhang for banks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Lenders can now initiate recovery proceedings since the SC has lifted the standstill on asset classification, which protected stressed accounts from slipping into NPAs.

e-commuting fast catching up in India

e-commuting fast catching up in India

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Nareshchandra Singh, an IT analyst with global research and analyst firm Gartner, takes only a few seconds to reach his office from home.

How TCS is tweaking its business

How TCS is tweaking its business

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

TCS plans to build ignio as a standalone company.

Breather for Pachauri after HC refuses to cancel his anticipatory bail

Breather for Pachauri after HC refuses to cancel his anticipatory bail

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Justice S P Garg posted the matter for July 16.

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

Taliban's gains pose fears of JMB's resurgence in East

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

The Border Security Force has been put on high alert along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam and Tripura following intelligence inputs of Islamic terrorists planning to infiltrate the country.

Indian army can't operate effectively sans Russian arms, says US report

Indian army can't operate effectively sans Russian arms, says US report

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

There has been a considerable drop in India's dependence on arms and equipment from Russia but the Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment and will continue to rely on its weapons systems in the near and middle terms, a Congressional Research Service report has said.

Sensex logs worst fall in history; Nifty below 9,600

Sensex logs worst fall in history; Nifty below 9,600

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

All Sensex components ended in the red. SBI was the top loser, followed by ONGC, Axis Bank, ITC, Titan, Bajaj Auto, TCS and IndusInd Bank.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

War-torn Afghanistan, playing only their third match after being inducted as a Test-playing nation two years ago, completed a famous victory by defeating Bangladesh by 224 runs with 3.2 overs left on the final day on Monday.

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Why US, Russia Want India On Its Side

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'India enjoys the maneuverability of a coming big power.' 'It is this possibility that has persuaded Moscow to humour India and stayed Washington from getting punitive about India's neutrality on the Ukraine issue.'

HDFC Bank plans mega fundraising exercise

HDFC Bank plans mega fundraising exercise

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

If the entire amount of Rs 24,000 crore is raised, then it would be the biggest fundraising exercise by any Indian company ever.

Infy to take IBM, Accenture head-on

Infy to take IBM, Accenture head-on

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Infosys prepares to take Accenture and IBM head-on in their own turf and rules with an aim to play big game on global scale, according to independent technology and market research company Forrester.

Smartphone biz in India: It's advantage Samsung for now

Smartphone biz in India: It's advantage Samsung for now

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Streamlining its delivery network and shifting focus back to the mass segment - at a time when competitors were struggling to restore normalcy in operations due to the pandemi - aided the firm's revival.

IT services contracts now come with strings attached

IT services contracts now come with strings attached

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

With clients increasingly looking at cost optimisation by passing on the risks to the IT vendors and IT services players demanding longer tenure deals to hedge their risks, a mix of these two factors are giving rise to large deals coming up in the market with a lot of strings attached.