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Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

FIIs shop but won't drop

FIIs shop but won't drop

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Inflows cross $10-billion mark for 3rd consecutive year.

Tata Steel in talks to sell European units

Tata Steel in talks to sell European units

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The company agrees to discussions for long-product division with Swiss group Klesch.

China's FDI inflows decline by 6.7% in May

China's FDI inflows decline by 6.7% in May

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

For the January-May period this year, the foreign direct investment, which excludes investment in the financial sector, came in at $48.9 billion up 2.8 per cent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

Ready to act on any 'disorderly behaviour': Rajan

Ready to act on any 'disorderly behaviour': Rajan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Indian economy has good fundamentals and sizeable foreign reserves, RBI Governor Raghuram rajan said.

Standard sells 4.9% in HDFC

Standard sells 4.9% in HDFC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Its official, US is now partner country for Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Its official, US is now partner country for Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Vibrant Gujarat is a biennial event organised since 2003 by the Gujarat government to attract investment to the state.

Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares

Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Banks bore the brunt of the sell-off.

WTO ministerial conference begins amid uncertainty

WTO ministerial conference begins amid uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan, Chair of the Ninth Ministerial Conference, and the three Vice Chairs, in a joint statement, urged 'all WTO members to come together over the next few days to make the necessary breakthroughs, working closely with WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo.'

EXPLAINED: The what, why and when of Brexit

EXPLAINED: The what, why and when of Brexit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Rediff.com, present to you a dummy's guide to the historic vote that could shape British-EU ties for generations.

VOTE: Should madrassas be barred from teaching in Urdu, Arabic?

VOTE: Should madrassas be barred from teaching in Urdu, Arabic?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The Shiv Sena wants madrassas in India not to use Urdu and Arabic as a medium of instruction and wants it to be replaced with English and Hindi.

TCS Q3 net soars 7%; double-digit growth expected in FY22

TCS Q3 net soars 7%; double-digit growth expected in FY22

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The county's largest IT company TCS on Friday reported a 7.2 per cent jump in December quarter net to Rs 8,701 crore on a consolidated basis, and seemed to suggest the worst is behind by projecting double-digit revenue growth for FY22. The company, a cash cow for Tata Sons, saw a 5.4 per cent growth in revenue at Rs 42,015 crore for the quarter. Operating profit margin came in at 26.6 per cent despite implementing wage hikes, after consistently missing the 26-28 per cent aspirational band for many quarters.

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Union finance ministry has sought views of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for setting up a 'social bourse.'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

Rexit jitters may hit stock, currency markets

Rexit jitters may hit stock, currency markets

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's decision to go back to academics might spell short term negativity for the stock, currency and bond markets.

Smart money is sitting the Brexit panic out

Smart money is sitting the Brexit panic out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Many investors clearly think they can play this game.

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

After benefits of cheap oil, India counts cost of reduced Gulf remittances

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The prospect of further falls in remittances is a hindrance for the Reserve Bank of India, as it seeks to bullet-proof the economy against sudden capital outflows

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

What ails the Chinese economy?

What ails the Chinese economy?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

On Wednesday, the Chinese authorities extended a ban on sales of shares by large shareholders.

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

After Bihar defeat, investors tell Modi to speed up reforms

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

The government needs to take positive action to reaffirm that story.

Sharma to meet heads of global retail chains

Sharma to meet heads of global retail chains

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Four new retailers from US, two from Germany may have shown interest in setting up shop in India.

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Brexit: Experts see huge volatility on more 'exit' concerns

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The British pound was down nearly 9 per cent in early morning trade.

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

G20 action plan praises India for reforms, inclusive growth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

It further said India is facilitating external commercial borrowings by startups in order to encourage innovation and promote ease of doing business.

FIPB clears GlaxoSmithKline's Rs 6,400-crore FDI proposal

FIPB clears GlaxoSmithKline's Rs 6,400-crore FDI proposal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The Singapore subsidiary of the UK-based GlaxoSmithKline plans to buy 24.33 per cent stake or 2.06 crore equity shares in GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd through an open offer.

Bad loan resolution: Is crony capitalism at play?

Bad loan resolution: Is crony capitalism at play?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

One smells a rat when cases are settled for too small a price offered either by the highest bidder or the promoter -- within and outside the legal ambit of insolvency process, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

On strike, at play: The two faces of France

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

As football fans arrive to watch Euro 2016, France's trade unions have undertaken a series of strikes to provoke a make-or-break situation. Claude Arpi encounters both Gallic beauty and ugliness in the country of his birth.

Welcome to the world after Brexit

Welcome to the world after Brexit

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Brexit is, in the parlance of the financial community, a 'risk-on' development.

Have Indian markets run ahead of fundamentals?

Have Indian markets run ahead of fundamentals?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Higher growth, reform bets have boosted returns but leave limited room for error.

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Markets consolidate ahead of Brexit vote

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Brexit jolt: Asian markets sink

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Market meltdown and volatility pushed many traders to the sidelines.

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

A vilification campaign against Rosneft has begun in right earnest, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Markets extend gains for the fourth straight day

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex ended 80 points up at 23,789 while the Nifty50 closed at 7,235, up 24 points.

Rexit fears: Rupee hits 2-week low of 67.31

Rexit fears: Rupee hits 2-week low of 67.31

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The rupee on Monday ended lower by 23 paise to close at an over two-week low of 67.31 against the US currency.

Markets at 3-month closing high on FDI reforms, Greece proposal

Markets at 3-month closing high on FDI reforms, Greece proposal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Nifty, which has struggled around 8550-8560 levels managed to blast past this resistance and close above the psychological mark of 8600.

Globalisation is alive and well, don't panic

Globalisation is alive and well, don't panic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

We are witnessing a new phase where business leaders are realising globalisation has to take into account national identities and cultures, says Claude Smadja.

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Tax sops may help REITs attract $1 bn funds in 2015

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

REITs, a new investment avenue in India on the lines of one in developed markets like the US, UK, Japan.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Sensex surges 100 points on firm global cues

Sensex surges 100 points on firm global cues

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

However, investors have turned cautious over the likelihood of Britain leaving the European Union.

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Businesses have been reluctant to talk about contingency plans for Brexit