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Key factors that dented DLF's performance in Q3

Key factors that dented DLF's performance in Q3

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

DLF has a land bank of 295 million sq ft, of which 50 million sq ft is under development.

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that there is a "huge difference" between pre- and post-2014 India, saying the country is now moving ahead at an "unprecedented speed and scale" as he showcased the achievements of his term in power to the Indian diaspora in Indonesia.

Hope floats: Q3 may see banks' financials improve

Hope floats: Q3 may see banks' financials improve

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

In the same quarter a year before, most of them had reported a dismal performance.

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Why you need to promptly rebalance your portfolio

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

With stock prices at elevated levels, investors must cut valuation risks in their portfolio

MF GURU: '30K per month can create 80L in 10 years'

MF GURU: '30K per month can create 80L in 10 years'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Support from all sides needed to nurture economic recovery: RBI Guv

Support from all sides needed to nurture economic recovery: RBI Guv

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has pitched for policy support from all sides -- fiscal, monetary and sectoral -- to nurture recovery of the economy hit by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The dent on economic activity due to the second wave of the pandemic during April-May necessitated continuation of monetary measures to support the process of economic recovery to make it durable, Das had said while participating in the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) earlier in the month. "Overall, the second wave of COVID-19 has altered the near-term outlook, and policy support from all sides - fiscal, monetary and sectoral - is required to nurture recovery and expedite return to normalcy," Das said, as per the minutes of the meeting released on Friday.

Rupee plunge keeps debt funds under leash

Rupee plunge keeps debt funds under leash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Between April 2 and July 8 this fiscal, the rupee has plummeted by 12.81 per cent, and hit all-time low of 61.21 per cent on Monday.

Budget 2022: Clamour for tax breaks grows. Will Sitharaman oblige?

Budget 2022: Clamour for tax breaks grows. Will Sitharaman oblige?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The forthcoming budget needs to delay fiscal consolidation, instead should focus more on supporting the pandemic battered-economy and boost consumption demand by offering income tax soaps and cutting fuel taxes, says a report. In a pre-budget report, India Ratings said it expects the new budget to consolidate and strengthen the plan set out in the last budget, rather than trying out new things by continue with the revenue and capital expenditure pattern of FY'22 to provide stability and consolidation to the past/ongoing efforts, and to focus on boosting demand by generating employment opportunities in areas/sectors that have been impacted more by the pandemic. The report therefore expects the finance minister to delay fiscal consolidation and make it to be a gradual and calibrated process, thus ensuring the necessary fiscal support that the economy needs is available till the recovery acquires its own momentum.

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Should a 20-year-old buy insurance?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

To determine the amount of coverage one should purchase, first add up all of your financial obligations, such as student loan, credit card debts and your mortgage balance.

India Inc asks govt to take steps to narrow down CAD

India Inc asks govt to take steps to narrow down CAD

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Expressing serious concerns over the current account deficit touching a record 4.8 per cent in 2012-13, India Inc on Thursday asked the government to take all policy measures, including boosting exports and foreign exchange inflows to bring down CAD.

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

6 money tips to secure your post-retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.

How to get a long investment horizon

How to get a long investment horizon

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.

FY21 GDP growth likely to remain negative: RBI Guv

FY21 GDP growth likely to remain negative: RBI Guv

Rediff.com22 May 2020

As he projected a grim outlook for the economy, RBI Governor said that amidst this encircling gloom, agriculture and allied activities have provided a beacon of hope on the back of an increase of 3.7 per cent in foodgrains production to a new record.

MFs for medium and high-risk investors

MFs for medium and high-risk investors

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

How not to lose money in stocks

How not to lose money in stocks

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Overcome your greed. Rebalance your portfolio

Tax collections to fall short of target

Tax collections to fall short of target

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

FY16 GDP growth was seen at 7.5%, against 8.1-8.5% earlier.

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

CBDT to reopen cases, conduct detailed inquiry of taxpayers who invested in such shares

Why does the FM ignore JOBS issue?

Why does the FM ignore JOBS issue?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The Economic Survey will remain a documentation of the government's resolve to not recognise the severe stress on the labour markets and on the livelihoods of Indian households arising out of the pandemic and the consequent lockdown, observes Mahesh Vyas.

HSBC sees Sensex at 30,500 by December 31 on govt reforms

HSBC sees Sensex at 30,500 by December 31 on govt reforms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Growth, said HSBC, would be helped by higher public investment, bankruptcy code and direct transfer of subsidies

Was govt's decision to sell Cairn shares flawed?

Was govt's decision to sell Cairn shares flawed?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Faced with prospect of its assets across the globe being seized just like Pakistan and Venezuela, the government decided to scrap retrospective taxation but the international embarrassment could have been avoided had 'attached' shares of Britain's Cairn Energy Plc not been sold, according to tax and legal experts. On Thursday, the government introduced a Bill in Parliament to scrap the tax rule that gave the tax department power to go 50 years back and slap capital gains levies wherever ownership had changed hands overseas but business assets were in India. The 2012 legislation was used to levy a cumulative of Rs 1.10 lakh crore of tax on 17 entities, including UK telecom giant Vodafone, but substantial punitive action was taken only in the case of Cairn.

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.'

Markets to stabilise; volatility to ease: Barclays

Markets to stabilise; volatility to ease: Barclays

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

According to the research note, the jump in volatility following the tightening of liquidity by the RBI on July 15 is likely to move lower and current levels could prove an attractive entry point into the market.

What ails the Indian economy?

What ails the Indian economy?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Dr Rakesh Mohan, former RBI deputy governor, and Dr Pronab Sen, former chairman of the Indian Statistical Commission discuss the issues facing the Indian rural and manufacturing sectors and what the government must possibly do to improve demand and perk up the Indian economy

How India can improve quality of data collection

How India can improve quality of data collection

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

As a well-wisher of the Indian Statistical System and part of the system for more than 37 years, Sunil K Sinha, former DG and CEO of NSSO, offers suggestions to improve data quality.

RBI keeps rates on hold; says Budget key to more easing

RBI keeps rates on hold; says Budget key to more easing

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The repo or short term lending rate remains unchanged at 6.75 per cent and the reverse repo rate at 7.75 per cent.

Don't touch transaction tax, capital gains regime: Brokers

Don't touch transaction tax, capital gains regime: Brokers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

A key demand is to reduce the dividend distribution tax on listed firms.

Market crash: Worried about your MF investments?

Market crash: Worried about your MF investments?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

There will be tough periods in equity investing, but investors should not stop their SIP investments under any circumstance, advises Arnav Pandya.

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

How IL&FS crisis has impacted non-banking finance companies

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

For non-banks, the IL&FS crisis was nothing short of India's Lehman moment, which has for a foreseeable future reset the sector on multiple grounds.

Tips for investors to protect their money

Tips for investors to protect their money

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The yellow metal is a safe bet in the long run.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sensex ends in red on F&O Expiry, Fed decision; metals, oil tumble

Sensex ends in red on F&O Expiry, Fed decision; metals, oil tumble

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Markets end in the red, midcaps in focus

Now, you can benefit from gold monetisation scheme

Now, you can benefit from gold monetisation scheme

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

People can deposit idle gold with authorised agencies and take advantage of the price escalation of gold as well as earn interest on the deposit.

10 ways to avoid hasty market decisions

10 ways to avoid hasty market decisions

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

And, of course, create wealth over the long-term

What led to the Tur dal crisis and its price hike

What led to the Tur dal crisis and its price hike

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The agricultural supply system has to be able to respond to this increasing demand, which it is not able to do.

How to prepare for financial emergencies

How to prepare for financial emergencies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

A few tips on how to be prepared for the uncertainties that may come our way.

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

3 FMCG stocks that can make you rich in times of demonetisation

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

After demonetisation, sharp fall in PE valuation offers an attractive entry point into some quality names and these 3 FMCG companies are expected to see the fastest growth in earnings with at least 15 per cent upside potential

Why RBI paused on rate cuts

Why RBI paused on rate cuts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Minutes of the MPC meeting show Das felt economy needs more monetary stimulus as inflation outlook remains uncertain.

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.

Financial planning tips for the salaried in their 20s

Financial planning tips for the salaried in their 20s

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Financial planning tips for the salaried in their 20s