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They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua and Ravindra Dholakia have been appointed for 4 years

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The government on Saturday made its prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb 'opportunistic takeovers' of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic, a move which will restrict Foreign Direct Investment from China.

Why the South Korean president came calling

Why the South Korean president came calling

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Moon Jae-in's visit will play a crucial role in exploring complementarities between India's Act East policy and South Korea's New Southern policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

India, Qatar ink 7 agreements to boost cooperation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Official talks were held between Modi and Seikh Tamim for multi-sectoral partnership and strengthening of Indo-Qatar ties following which the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were signed on the second day of the Prime Minister's visit.

Markets breathe easy after 7 days; Sensex jumps 330 points

Markets breathe easy after 7 days; Sensex jumps 330 points

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The NSE Nifty too recovered over 100 points, or 0.96 per cent, to end at 10,576.85.

Politics behind India's growth projections

Politics behind India's growth projections

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Most forecasts do not have a track record of transparency and accuracy

Sensex ends below 20,000, bank shares weigh

Sensex ends below 20,000, bank shares weigh

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

IT majors along with metal names Sesa Goa and Hindalco buck trend.

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

'Modi must resist US pressure on drug patents'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Western drugmakers, including Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG, Roche Holding AG and Sanofi SA, covet a bigger share of the fast-growing Indian drugs market.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

Review: In Their Shoes is a poignant, personal documentary

Review: In Their Shoes is a poignant, personal documentary

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

In Their Shoes is heartwarming, says Sukanya Verma.

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

How Vajpayee made India a nuclear superpower

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Vajpayee had always felt that India must act with conviction and panache. He decided that, irrespective of the attendant risks, he would undertake what many felt was a precarious course. A fascinating excerpt from N K Singh's Portraits Of Power: Half A Century Of Being At Ringside on Atalji's 96th birthday, December 25.

A rate cut would be against odds, but likelihood is rising

A rate cut would be against odds, but likelihood is rising

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A rapid fall in crude oil prices has meant the RBI is a year ahead of its inflation-targeting schedule

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Markets have witnessed a gap down opening mirroring losses in the global equities with US markets taking a hit on worries about the health of Chinese economy.

'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years'

'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Even as India continues on the priority watch list of the Office of the US Trade Representative, strong voices from Washington, DC, have spoken out in favour of India, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

PM Modi has a jam-packed schedule in Singapore

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Modi will have a number of high-profile multilateral and bilateral meetings with global leaders including United States Vice President Mike Pence and Singapore premier Lee Hsein Loong.

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Traders are waiting for the earnings season to kick off.

Foreign e-com cos creating massive unemployment, alleges RIL

Foreign e-com cos creating massive unemployment, alleges RIL

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Capital dumping is being used by foreign e-commerce firms to subsidise and engage in predatory pricing, oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) has told the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) in an internal document. The document alleges that this is leading to massive unemployment and financial distress among small merchants and kirana stores. It consists of various recommendations and proposed changes that deal with Press Note 2 of 2018 (PN 2), which RIL wanted Assocham to present to the government, according to sources.

Sensex, Nifty end flat but at new closing highs

Sensex, Nifty end flat but at new closing highs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

S&P BSE Midcap shed 0.8% while S&P BSE Smallcap tumbled 0.6%

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Yuan is the 3rd most powerful currency in the IMF basket, what next?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

For several years the Chinese authorities have been taking steps to internationalise the use of the yuan.

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

An official announcement to this effect would be made next week. The vice-chairman would be of Cabinet rank.

Sensex gains 185 points to end above 25,900

Sensex gains 185 points to end above 25,900

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Auto and realty shares were among the top Sensex gainers.

Inflation data point to more rate cuts

Inflation data point to more rate cuts

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Food and fuel are two perennial areas of concern.

Rajan says no 'big bang jump' for rupee onto world stage

Rajan says no 'big bang jump' for rupee onto world stage

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'The Chinese devalued the yuan initially but then stopped'.

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Coronavirus: No shortage of medicines, says govt

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'There is no shortage of any APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients) in the country'

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The prime minister will have a tight schedule in the Philippines as besides attending the 15th ASEAN-India summit and 12th East Asia summit on November 14, he will have a series of other engagements including bilateral meetings with several leaders.

Have zero tolerance for corruption, black money: PM @ G20

Have zero tolerance for corruption, black money: PM @ G20

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The prime minister said a stable global economic and financial system is imperative for growth as it promotes inclusive and sustainable growth.

India, Pak need to reduce nuclear arsenal: Obama

India, Pak need to reduce nuclear arsenal: Obama

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Obama seeks reduction of nuclear arsenal in India and Pakistan while Pakistan seeks NSG membership

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

India-Japan 2+2 dialogue: An eyesore for China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The India-Japan 2+2 dialogue added strategic heft to the special relationship in the wake of growing Chinese assertiveness on regional affairs, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Swaraj raises issue of terrorism, H1B with Tillerson

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Swaraj and Tillerson discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including the situation in the neighbourhood and the Indo-Asia Pacific region, officials said.

Gold demand losing sheen

Gold demand losing sheen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India's gold import bill, estimated at $3 billion in May, is seen falling further this month

Should interest rates be cut? A tough decision for MPC

Should interest rates be cut? A tough decision for MPC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Some say the MPC will raise the rate, while others are of the view that there is already de facto interest rate tightening through rising bond yields, which might prompt the central bank to go for a pause.

RBI now has to walk a real tightrope

RBI now has to walk a real tightrope

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

RBI must balance the need for improving domestic bank credit demand and respond to lower inflation.

Why follow China, India can prosper on its own

Why follow China, India can prosper on its own

Rediff.com13 May 2015

India must formulate a new growth path to become a top Asian economy.

Sensex ends down 194 points, Maruti drops 8%

Sensex ends down 194 points, Maruti drops 8%

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A fresh round of selling in late noon trades saw the index tumble to a low of 19,695 -- down 543 points from the peak. The Sensex finally ended with a loss of 194 points at 19,784. The NSE Nifty ended at 5,869, down 37 points.

Sensex slumps 661 points on inflation, growth concerns

Sensex slumps 661 points on inflation, growth concerns

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Sensex sinks into red at close on growth concerns.

'GST, monsoon key triggers for market'

'GST, monsoon key triggers for market'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve could result in a flight of capital from emerging markets like India, says B Gopkumar, chief executive officer, Reliance Securities.

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged, pegs FY21 growth at 6%

RBI keeps interest rate unchanged, pegs FY21 growth at 6%

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Reserve Bank of India, for the second straight time, on Thursday kept its key policy rate unchanged at 5.15 per cent, maintaining its accommodative policy stance as long as it was necessary to revive growth. The central bank retained GDP growth at 5 per cent for 2019-20 and pegged it at 6 per cent for the next fiscal.

America should listen harder to India

America should listen harder to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Silicon Valley can be replicated, but this will only be achieved so long as fresh talent is welcomed by both our countries - a move that will surely spark a billion ideas and discoveries.