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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.

'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.'

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

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.

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.

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).

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

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

'China only understands strength'

'China only understands strength'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'If you behave like a nail, the adversary will behave like a hammer.'

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.

Quad leaders vow to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific region

Quad leaders vow to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific region

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Quad has come of age and its agenda covering areas like vaccines, climate change and emerging technologies makes it a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the first summit of the coalition. In his opening remarks, he also talked about shared values and promoting a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

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.

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Friends of India in the US hope that New Delhi will receive a presidential waiver, given that Trump Administration has recognised India as a major defence partner and is in advance stage of selling billions of dollars' worth of equipment to India in the next few years.

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

New products that MFs plan to launch soon

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

ICICI MF recently filed for an ETF that will track the Nifty Alpha Low-Volatility 30 Index. It is part of the suite of smart-beta indices with the NSE, with the portfolio designed using a combination of two factors.

Mutual fund assets soar 41% to Rs 31.43 lakh cr in FY'21

Mutual fund assets soar 41% to Rs 31.43 lakh cr in FY'21

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Assets under management with the mutual fund industry jumped a whopping 41 per cent in fiscal 2021 to Rs 31.43 lakh crore, despite a minor 1 per cent decline in March, says a report. The 1 per cent decline in assets on monthly basis in March was because of net outflows from open-ended debt funds, even though open-ended equity funds for the first time in June 2020 recorded net inflows, according to the industry data collated by Crisil on Friday. Marc saw net outflows of Rs 29,745 crore, taking down the industry's asset base to Rs 31.43 lakh crore, down from the record high of Rs 31.64 lakh crore in February, registering a whopping 41 per cent growth in the fiscal 2021 over the previous fiscal, said Crisil, adding cumulative inflows equalled Rs 2.09 lakh crore.

RBI to buy bonds worth Rs 20,000 crore via open market operations on Feb 10

RBI to buy bonds worth Rs 20,000 crore via open market operations on Feb 10

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

However, the RBI is still not in a mood to issue an OMO calendar, which was the expectation in some sections of the market.

Obama to remove barriers for US businesses

Obama to remove barriers for US businesses

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

US President Barack Obama on Thursday said his administration is upping effort to remove trade barriers and create new market for American businesses, especially their presence in "some of the most dynamic markets in Asia".

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Will these movies bring audiences back?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'The blockbusters are unlikely to be launched in 2020.' 'They will move into the 2021 cycle when confidence level among people will be higher.'

How Sarao 'spoofed, layered' his way to $1-mn flash crash gain

How Sarao 'spoofed, layered' his way to $1-mn flash crash gain

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Navinder Singh Sarao used a couple of fairly simple techniques.

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The 58-page Republican manifesto released by the party after its formal approval said that Indian ancestry had made notable contributions to the US.

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

'Sri Lanka will adopt India first approach'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Admiral Colombage said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would have an India first approach as the key to strategic security.

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

In Sebi's Fire: Vivek & Roopa Kudva

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

After Chanda and Deepak Kochchar, the Kudvas are the second power couple in the financial world to come under the regulatory glare.

India will be among world's top export players

India will be among world's top export players

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at countries that will see biggest jump in exports.

'Trump's Asia visit one of most embarrassing trips taken by US president'

'Trump's Asia visit one of most embarrassing trips taken by US president'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Senior Democrat leader Chuck Schumer asserted that the president is not ready for "primetime".

Dy USTR Bhatia to visit India

Dy USTR Bhatia to visit India

Rediff.com17 May 2006

With a view to advancing the US trade agenda and strengthening relations with Asian countries, the Deputy United States Trade Representative Karan Bhatia will visit India, Taiwan and Vietnam later this month.

Brokers exit cash segment, numbers drop by a quarter

Brokers exit cash segment, numbers drop by a quarter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

High regulatory expectations and advent of discount broking have made old-style brokerage businesses unviable.

Equity MFs see outflow for 7th straight month in Jan

Equity MFs see outflow for 7th straight month in Jan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Equity mutual funds witnessed an outflow of Rs 9,253 crore in January, making it the seventh consecutive monthly withdrawal, primarily due to profit booking and portfolio rebalancing amid markets touching new highs. The pace of outflows from equities has however slowed for the third month and Gautam Kalia, head - Investment Solutions, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas said that it will likely turn positive soon as investors get used to the new normal. In addition, investors pulled out Rs 33,409 crore from debt mutual funds last month after investing Rs 13,863 crore in December, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Tuesday.