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'It is advantage Rajinikanth now'

'It is advantage Rajinikanth now'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

'The BJP has been wooing him for quite some time.' 'But he didn't join the BJP; he started his own party.' 'Remember he has Hindus, Muslims and Christians as his fans.' 'He will never antagonise any of his fans.'

India's e-retail revolution: Too good to be true?

India's e-retail revolution: Too good to be true?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Most companies often subsidise the sale and the delivery, making losses on their books.

Sensex, Nifty post biggest single-day fall in 2 months

Sensex, Nifty post biggest single-day fall in 2 months

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 604 points at 28,845 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 181 points at 8,757. The Bank Nifty ended down 602 points at 19,146.

What poking fun at army over Yeti signifies

What poking fun at army over Yeti signifies

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The venom and contemptuous sarcasm evident on the army's tweet on the Yeti and my reply has something to do with the intrinsic hatred that a section of the media nurses against the right wing, says Tarun Vijay.

Can India trust Gota and the Rajapaksas?

Can India trust Gota and the Rajapaksas?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

New Delhi is approaching Gota with an open mind, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Stocks decline for 5th day on CAD, US rate hike worries

Stocks decline for 5th day on CAD, US rate hike worries

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The broader NSE Nifty too fell below the 10,100 level by dropping 100.10 points to end at 10,094.25

FIIs turn to China as they exit Indian markets

FIIs turn to China as they exit Indian markets

Rediff.com8 May 2015

FIIs have offloaded stocks worth Rs 13,110 crore

Rupee sees worst fall in over a month

Rupee sees worst fall in over a month

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The rupee appreciated by 10 paise to close at a nearly six-week high of 60.29 against the US dollar in the previous session tracking a solid rally in local shares and continued dollar selling by exporters and some banks.

Markets end at fresh 13-month lows as global stocks derail

Markets end at fresh 13-month lows as global stocks derail

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

After a volatile session, Sensex closed the day 563 points lower

FII inflows cross Rs 1-lakh-cr mark

FII inflows cross Rs 1-lakh-cr mark

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

A delay in US Federal Reserve's quantitative easing tapering, coupled with better-than-expected September quarter earnings, ensured FIIs kept foreign money flowing into Indian equities.

India shoring forex reserves to deal with US tapering: FM

India shoring forex reserves to deal with US tapering: FM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Government is also will also enter into an agreement with Japan for a $50 billion swap.

RBI may delay rate cut if rupee depreciates

RBI may delay rate cut if rupee depreciates

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

RBI will review the monetary policy again on September 29.

Markets keep an ear to the ground

Markets keep an ear to the ground

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The second half of June could be driven more or less by technical factors triggered by news flow from Greece, the US Federal Reserve and the monsoon. The technical picture seems bearish as of now, says Devangshu Datta.

2016 brings bad luck for stock investors

2016 brings bad luck for stock investors

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

2016 is difficult to predict, and this uncertainty will drive volatility in global markets.

Sensex edges up; gains 70 points at close

Sensex edges up; gains 70 points at close

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Covering-up of short positions ahead of Thursday's expiry of August series in the derivatives segment gave equities a slight push

Deaf-mute people can now 'talk' with this innovative device

Deaf-mute people can now 'talk' with this innovative device

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Mudra glove can be worn like any other riding glove.

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Markets end flat as investors remain wary ahead of poll results

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

In the broader market, the BSE Midcap was down 0.2%, while BSE Smallcap fell 0.1%.

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India's tech start-ups are following Silicon Valley's lead and embracing the "fail fast" culture.

Rupee falls for second day; RBI, govt steps fail to boost

Rupee falls for second day; RBI, govt steps fail to boost

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

For now, the rupee is likely to remain dependant on global factors. The dollar held on to broad gains on Thursday after Fed chairman Bernanke said the central bank still expected to start scaling back its bond purchase programme later this year, but left open the option of altering that plan.

Rajat Gupta fined, banned in SEC case

Rajat Gupta fined, banned in SEC case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The Gupta case is SEC v. Gupta, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 11-07566.

Rupee hits near two-week high

Rupee hits near two-week high

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

After hitting a record low of 68.85 to the dollar last week, a Reuters poll suggests the rupee will stabilise at 66 to the dollar by the end of September, while technical charts also point to a period of relative calm.

Alliance with BSP, RLD final; no problem in seat-sharing: Akhilesh

Alliance with BSP, RLD final; no problem in seat-sharing: Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'They (BJP) can claim of winning even 82 seats, despite the fact that Uttar Pradesh has only 80 seats'

Indian economy: There's no room for complacency

Indian economy: There's no room for complacency

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Given the 18-day government shutdown in the US and the likelihood for continued wrangling between the Democrats and the Republicans, it now looks like tapering may be off the table till the first quarter of 2014.

CAD gain seasonal, likely to improve this fiscal: Analysts

CAD gain seasonal, likely to improve this fiscal: Analysts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Leading brokerages Nomura and Barclays on said current account deficit, which unexpectedly improved to 4.8 per cent in 2012-13, but still at a historic high, could moderate further this fiscal on slowing gold imports and cheaper commodities.

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

India has delinked from the emerging markets pack

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Economist Abheek Barua's insight into the global and domestic economy at the turn of the financial year.

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Kejriwal targets the 'intelligent' voter in Bangalore

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and his party feel that they have a fighting chance in Bangalore. The crowd that gathered for his road show comprised both supporters and curious onlookers.

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

If indeed we want the board to manage the RBI, probably the government should take a close look at the US Federal Reserve system which has a two-part structure - a central authority in Washington, DC, and a decentralised network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks located throughout the country, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

While the UK will possibly go into recession, the bigger fear is copycat referendums from other EU nations.

Rajan's 1st Monetary Policy: Steps he is likely to take

Rajan's 1st Monetary Policy: Steps he is likely to take

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

New Reserve Bank of India chief makes his first monetary policy statement on Friday with expectations he may scale back some of the emergency measures that have helped the rupee bounce from a record low.

Oil plummets to $29 per barrel, dragging world stocks lower

Oil plummets to $29 per barrel, dragging world stocks lower

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Skittish investors snapped up gold and other safe-haven assets amid fears of a global economic slowdown

What spooked the markets on Friday?

What spooked the markets on Friday?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Market players said the sell-off was triggered by pessimism that the government may not be able to balance growth with macro-stability.

Sensex gripped by US rate hike fears, slips into red zone

Sensex gripped by US rate hike fears, slips into red zone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The broader Nifty also succumbed to the pressure before recovering to close lower by 6.35 points, or 0.07 per cent at 8,693.05

Sensex slips 47 pts as RBI holds policy rate

Sensex slips 47 pts as RBI holds policy rate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Market breadth depicted gains with 1,476 advances over 1,403 declines on the BSE. 140 stocks remained unchanged.

Sensex, Nifty at new highs on US growth, Japan stimulus

Sensex, Nifty at new highs on US growth, Japan stimulus

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The NSE Nifty, comprising 50 shares, breached the 8,300-mark for the first time to hit a new lifetime high of 8,330.75.

Why dollar investors perform better than rupee ones

Why dollar investors perform better than rupee ones

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A rising rupee is a tailwind for dollar investors.

22 cows die in Chhattisgarh shelter home; Jogi alleges cover-up, orders probe

22 cows die in Chhattisgarh shelter home; Jogi alleges cover-up, orders probe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The incident comes close on the heels of a similar case where 100 cows died in state-run Hingonia cow shelter due to "mismanagement and lack of facilities".

India is on a big mission to boost economy

India is on a big mission to boost economy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Governor Rajan can be more unambiguously pro-growth.

$1 trillion forex reserves in India: A pipe dream

$1 trillion forex reserves in India: A pipe dream

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

India's foreign exchange reserves are at an all-time high.

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

Is replacing the Planning Commission justified?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The need for co-ordinated policy between Centre and states was likewise foreseen and assigned.

Dalits in this village want to convert to Islam

Dalits in this village want to convert to Islam

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Disputes over a temple has torn a Tamil Nadu village apart.