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Trouble in Credit Suisse unlikely to impact India's banking system: Experts

Trouble in Credit Suisse unlikely to impact India's banking system: Experts

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

India's banking system is expected to remain unscathed from the troubles in Credit Suisse as it has a very small presence in the country, experts said. Although Credit Suisse is more relevant to India's financial system than Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), it has very limited operations, according to a report by Jefferies India. The Switzerland-based bank, the report said, "has less than Rs 20,000 crore in assets (12th among foreign banks), presence in the derivatives market and funded 60 per cent of assets from borrowings, of which 96 per cent are up to two months.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Within three trading sessions in May, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped in Rs 9,461 crore into Indian equities. This follows net inflows worth Rs 7,936 crore in March, and Rs 11,631 crore in April. The trend, analysts said, could continue going ahead as the US Federal Reserve may soon halt its interest rate hike cycle, which will strengthen foreign fund inflows into emerging markets, including India.

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends.

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Startups call for swift measures to ensure robust safety

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The blast at The Rameshwaram Caf has caused distress and concern among the startup and information technology (IT) community, raising questions related to safety and security. Approximately 10 people were reportedly injured in a low-intensity bomb blast at The Rameshwaram Caf, a popular restaurant in Bengaluru's Brookfield. The surrounding area is a major hub for the Indian technology (tech) industry, housing many startups and top IT companies such as IBM, SAP, Accenture, International Tech Park Bangalore, and Prestige Technostar.

Chips: Can India Be A World Leader?

Chips: Can India Be A World Leader?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Is self-reliance the right approach in a mega-buck game, or better to be part of a network? asks T N Ninan.

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted.

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.

India rises, Silicon Valley drools

India rises, Silicon Valley drools

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Intel group company back with chip-making plan in India

Intel group company back with chip-making plan in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

'Our plan to set up a semiconductor facility in India is back on the table'

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

How GenAI Startup Ecosystem Is Unfolding

How GenAI Startup Ecosystem Is Unfolding

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'In India, the GenAI startup ecosystem is unfolding with remarkable speed, signalling a new era of technological advancement and investment opportunities.'

Trevor Noah announces cancellation of Bengaluru shows

Trevor Noah announces cancellation of Bengaluru shows

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Popular comedian Trevor Noah, who is in India for a comedy tour, called off two stand-up shows in Bengaluru due to 'technical issues' and apologised to the audience members for the inconvenience.

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

ISRO to put first astronaut on Moon by 2040

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

After the historic success of its Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going full throttle with its plans to send Indian astronauts for the first time to the Moon by 2040, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said.

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The Banking Accidents Have Started

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

What's driving wealth managers to India's Silicon Valley?

What's driving wealth managers to India's Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Wealth management seems to have moved from family office solutions to CXO office solutions.

Adani plans to build 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2027

Adani plans to build 10 GW solar manufacturing capacity by 2027

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is planning to build 10 GW of integrated solar manufacturing capacity by 2027, as it looks to capture energy transition business, sources close to the company said. Adani Group currently has a solar manufacturing capacity of 4 GW. Adani Solar has a confirmed order book of over 3,000 MW in exports that are to be serviced over the next 15 months, they said, adding Adani, recently, raised $394 million for solar manufacturing from Barclays PLC and Deutsche Banks AG through a trade finance facility.

5 screw-ups, 5 learnings, 5 things right

5 screw-ups, 5 learnings, 5 things right

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Suresh Sambandam, founder and CEO of OrangeScape, a cloud service platform talks of the inspiring lessons he's learned from his entrepreneurial journey.

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

US banking turmoil: ADRs of Domestic Banks Impacted

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Analysts say domestic banks' dependence on local depositors insulates them from the crisis.

SVB fallout: Fintech, venture capital companies come to the rescue

SVB fallout: Fintech, venture capital companies come to the rescue

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Fintech and venture capital firms such as Recur Club, Razorpay and Trifecta Capital have come to the aid of homegrown start-ups caught in the crossfire of the Silicon Valley Bank fiasco. Alternative funding platform Recur Club said it was allocating $15 million to all Indian founders affected by the crisis. It will not charge any platform fee for the same.

India has again emerged as world's fastest-growing economy: President Kovind

India has again emerged as world's fastest-growing economy: President Kovind

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said that India has once again established itself as the world's fastest-growing economy. "Due to consistent endeavours, India has again emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. "GST collection has consistently remained above Rs 1 lakh crore during the last several months," President Kocind said while addressing both Houses of the Parliament at Central Hall ahead of the Budget Session. In the first seven months of the current financial year, the inflow of 48 billion dollars, the President said is a "testimony to the belief the global investor community has in India's growth story."

Betrayal of Gandhian philosophy: Indian-American Congressman on Rahul

Betrayal of Gandhian philosophy: Indian-American Congressman on Rahul

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

"This is not what my grandfather sacrificed years in jail for," Ro Khanna said.

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a high-level summit on sustainable development hosted by the United Nations on September 25 and will also travel to San Francisco during his United States visit, becoming the fourth Indian premier to visit America's West Coast.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

ISRO set to launch satellite to study black holes

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to welcome the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday.

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

Bank Deposits: Strong Safety Net Needed

Bank Deposits: Strong Safety Net Needed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

If a bank shuts down, every account holder it has will get back their money for a maximum limit of Rs 5 lakh. It was Rs 1 lakh before.

Not just Silicon valley, innovation will happen in Bay area, Beijing, Bengaluru: Uber boss

Not just Silicon valley, innovation will happen in Bay area, Beijing, Bengaluru: Uber boss

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'Curiosity, fierceness to solve a problem, push until it hurts and looking for the wow factor makes a good entrepreneur'.

Adani forms JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii

Adani forms JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Adani Group on Thursday said it has formed a 50:50 joint venture with Japanese conglomerate Kowa Group for sale of green hydrogen in Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii markets. Billionaire Gautam Adani-led conglomerate is investing up to $50 billion over the next 10 years in setting up a fully integrated green hydrogen ecosystem in India. This includes the production of 1 million tonne of green hydrogen in the initial phase which will be ramped up to 3 million tonne later.

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Centre releases first ever list of 30 critical minerals

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

In a significant move to enhance its strategic resource security, India has officially released its first-ever critical minerals list, identifying 30 key critical minerals crucial to the nation's economic growth and technological development. This pioneering step aims at reducing import dependence, enhancing supply-chain resilience, and supporting the country's net-zero objectives. Union Minister Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi, while releasing the Critical Minerals for India report in New Delhi on Wednesday, said, "India is readying for an Atmanirbhar Bharat."

Markets extend gains in volatile trade; Sensex ends up 355 points

Markets extend gains in volatile trade; Sensex ends up 355 points

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

HCL Tech led the Sensex gainers' chart, spurting 3.58 per cent, followed by UltraCement, Nestle India, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and HDFC twins. In contrast, ITC, Maruti, NTPC, Asian Paints and Sun Pharma were among the main laggards, shedding up to 1.51 per cent.

Chip-making is now a big opportunity for India

Chip-making is now a big opportunity for India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Even though India has major strengths in chip design and in making the software that actually commands the processors to execute specific tasks, chip-manufacturing has never been the country's strength.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

Banks Fallout: Time For RBI To Be Alert

Banks Fallout: Time For RBI To Be Alert

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The broader economy risks a potential flight of foreign portfolio capital, therefore pressure on the rupee and more bad news on the stock market, warns T N Ninan.