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'There's real interest in India right now'

'There's real interest in India right now'

Rediff.com27 May 2019

People are interested in the strength of India's economy, the country's stability, and the opportunities, says Stuart Tait, regional head of commercial banking, Asia-Pacific at HSBC.

Labour Force INCREASED By 8.8 Million In April

Labour Force INCREASED By 8.8 Million In April

Rediff.com27 May 2022

This is one of the largest monthly increases in the labour force, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Adani Group cos under Sebi lens for non-compliance of rules

Adani Group cos under Sebi lens for non-compliance of rules

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Markets regulator Sebi and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are probing some Adani Group companies for alleged non-compliance with rules, the government told Lok Sabha on Monday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question said accounts of three of the six Mauritius-based funds, that have invested most of their money in Adani Group firms, were frozen in 2016 over the issuance of Global Depository Receipt (GDR) by certain listed firms. No freeze was ordered for their holding in other firms.

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'While the march of globalisation is perhaps inevitable, what is certain is that the world is no longer flat as, the emerging pattern of trade is more regional. 'This new trend of 'slowbalisation' raises some questions that challenge conventional wisdom on how businesses should distribute their capacities,' Birla said.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Swaraj calls for deeper economic ties with ASEAN

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

She also addressed the Indian Community at a reception held in her honour in Jakarta.

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest imports of Indian basmati, and comprise more than 30 per cent of the shipments.

CII explains how keeping out of RCEP will 'harm' India

CII explains how keeping out of RCEP will 'harm' India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

According to the industry body, the 16-member RCEP has the potential to become one of the largest and economically dynamic trading blocs of the world, even bigger than the European Union.

Indian economy to grow at 9.5% this year and 8.5% in 2022: IMF

Indian economy to grow at 9.5% this year and 8.5% in 2022: IMF

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

India's growth projection released by the latest World Economic Outlook remains unchanged from its previous WEO (World Economic Outlook) update of July this summer but is a three-percentage point in 2021 and 1.6 percentage point drop from its April projections. According to the latest WEO update, released ahead of the annual meeting of the IMF and the World Bank, the world is expected to grow at 5.9 per cent in 2021 and 4.9 per cent in 2022.

Mask mandate can be removed for now, say experts

Mask mandate can be removed for now, say experts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The assurance comes as India's Covid graph dips -- on Friday 1,109 new coronavirus infections were reported -- and also one case of a new Covid strain in Mumbai.

'India is in the mid of a compelling investment cycle'

'India is in the mid of a compelling investment cycle'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'Good investment opportunities should not be missed.'

Infosys won't work with Russian clients, says Salil Parekh

Infosys won't work with Russian clients, says Salil Parekh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

India's second-largest software services company Infosys on Wednesday posted 12 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,686 crore for March quarter 2021-22. The Bengaluru-based company had registered a net profit (after minority interest) of Rs 5,076 crore in the corresponding period previous year, according to a regulatory filing. Infosys' revenue grew 22.7 per cent to Rs 32,276 crore in the quarter from Rs 26,311 crore in the year-ago period, it added.

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Want to thwart attempts to divide people on religious lines: Paes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Paes, having proved his mettle in tennis courts, now sought to champion the cause of common people as 'I have always wanted to serve the country in one way or the other'.

India Inc Expects 2022 To Be Growth Year

India Inc Expects 2022 To Be Growth Year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

83% of the CEOS plan to hire more in the new year.

Rally in auto stocks may pause for now, say analysts

Rally in auto stocks may pause for now, say analysts

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Auto companies are now grappling with a slowdown in sales, triggered by pent up demand due to the COVID-led lockdown easing a bit and supply-side issues for raw material.

'We should pay more attention to China'

'We should pay more attention to China'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'Our competitiveness with China is very important.' 'If the exchange rate depreciates, it is good for us because it helps in our competitiveness.'

'High-frequency indicators suggest recovery in economic activity'

'High-frequency indicators suggest recovery in economic activity'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath tells Indivjal Dhasmana high-frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2021 indicate momentum in economic recovery in India.

Moody's cuts India growth forecast to 5.3% for 2020

Moody's cuts India growth forecast to 5.3% for 2020

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Apart from supply chain disruptions, Moody's also expects consumption and investment to be affected and prices of oil and other commodities to remain around current lows until the end of June.

More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes

More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Due to default in payment, the securities of FICL and NDIL will be valued at zero basis AMFI standard hair cut matrix, and interest accrued and due will be fully provided.

Biden to Xi: Will uphold commitments to ensure 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

Biden to Xi: Will uphold commitments to ensure 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

President Biden underscored that the United States will 'continue to stand up for its interests and values and, together with our allies and partners, ensure the rules of the road for the 21st century advance an international system that is free, open, and fair', the White House said in a readout of the meeting.

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms

'Investors should trim expectations from equities'

'Investors should trim expectations from equities'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'We would advise investors to invest in a disciplined way in equities for the long term.'

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Govt to sell 20% in National Fertilizers, could rake in Rs 410 cr

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The government has revised its divestment target downwards from Rs 2.1 trillion, as its ambitious privatisation programme has been deferred to next year.

CAD likely to stay below 1% of GDP this year: DBS

CAD likely to stay below 1% of GDP this year: DBS

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The trade gap was $11.66 billion in December 2015 while in September 2015 it stood at $10.16 billion

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Nirmalaji, what about growth beyond FY22?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

We will find it difficult to exceed an average of 5 per cent growth in the medium term, warns Shankar Acharya, the former chief economic adviser.

Sebi bars Franklin Templeton from launching new debt schemes for 2 years

Sebi bars Franklin Templeton from launching new debt schemes for 2 years

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Sebi on Monday barred Franklin Templeton AMC from launching any new debt scheme for two years and fined it Rs 5 crore for violating regulatory norms in the case of winding up of six debt schemes in 2020. Also, it has been asked to refund investment management and advisory fees to the tune of Rs 512 crore, including interest, collected with respect to the six debt schemes, Sebi said in its 100-page order. In a separate order, the regulator has barred Vivek Kudva, former head of Asia Pacific (APAC) for Franklin Templeton, and his wife Roopa from the securities market for one year for redeeming units of Franklin Templeton MF schemes while in possession of non-public information.

'Fernandes earned people's respect and love by working for them'

'Fernandes earned people's respect and love by working for them'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Former colleagues recall the veteran political leader as a visionary with strong ground connect.

You can time the market with these funds

You can time the market with these funds

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Investors can sell their entire equity and move to debt when stocks get expensive

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Georgia eyes more business from India

Georgia eyes more business from India

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Georgian Governor Sonny Perdue has said that his state shares a dynamic relationship with India, particularly strong in the field of trade.

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

India, Bangladesh restore cross-border rail link, ink 7 pacts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Want to sell stocks? Read this

Want to sell stocks? Read this

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Investments are like motion pictures rather than still photographs.' 'Business dynamics keep evolving for better or for worse over time.' 'An investor's job is to keep a tab on these developments,' says Viraj Mehta, head-PMS and fund manager, Equirus Securities.

How to rewrite India's toy story

How to rewrite India's toy story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The earliest ones included whistles shaped like birds, toy monkeys that could slide down a string and small carts made from materials found in nature such as sticks, clay and rocks. While there might be no disputing India's rich toy-making tradition, the industry is languishing for lack of investment and technology, and also owing to competition from cheap imports. And though it has been listed among 24 key sectors under the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, the question remains: will this push help place it in the global game? Currently, 80-odd per cent of the toys sold in India are imported - nearly 60 per cent of them from China.

Conflicts should be resolved by peaceful means: BRICS

Conflicts should be resolved by peaceful means: BRICS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The BRICS stressed on resolution of conflicts in a declaration issued after a virtual meeting of foreign ministers of the member nations of the grouping. The meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

Dollar spike and its impact

Dollar spike and its impact

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'In my 20 years, I have never seen such high rates.'

ITC launches 70 products in non-cigarettes FMCG space

ITC launches 70 products in non-cigarettes FMCG space

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The 70 launches were made in the first half of the financial year alone and were mostly focused on hygiene, health & wellness, naturals and convenience, which were in high demand as Covid -19 raged across the world.

Rajnath's veiled attack on China at Visakhapatnam's commissioning

Rajnath's veiled attack on China at Visakhapatnam's commissioning

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Taking a dig at China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said 'some irresponsible nations' with their narrow partisan interests and hegemonic tendencies are coming up with wrong definitions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Check before investing in New Fund Offers

Check before investing in New Fund Offers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

It is advisable to avoid a fund until it develops a track record.

Is India ready for the African safari?

Is India ready for the African safari?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

With large FDIs moving to Africa, India should focus on more than just development aid to build sustainable ties with the continent. The African continent has been clearly recognised as the next big market for trade and investment globally.