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Few proposals that RBI officials dislike in the Finance Bill

Few proposals that RBI officials dislike in the Finance Bill

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Few proposals included in the Finance Bill would not help ease liquidity concerns in the economy, say RBI officials.

Should you worry about the US Fed rate hike?

Should you worry about the US Fed rate hike?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The Fed has prepared the world very well for a rate hike. In fact the market may have priced in a 25 basis points increase. So if the increase is 50 basis points, the reaction could be stunning, but a 25 basis points rise is not likely to have any great impact, says P V Subramanyam.

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government has no other option but to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as the Election Commission wants to hold assembly elections in the state by the end of 2019.

How Russia's synchro stars provide bright contrast their doping scandal

How Russia's synchro stars provide bright contrast their doping scandal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Two namesake coaches who have propelled Russian synchronised swimming to one medal after another hope to blow rivals out of the water once again at the Rio Olympic Games.

WB girl's death: Autopsy lists poisoning as cause; BJP team meets Shah

WB girl's death: Autopsy lists poisoning as cause; BJP team meets Shah

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, termed the autopsy report of the 17-year-old girl, who was the sister of a BJP activist, a 'cover-up' and reiterated its demand for an impartial probe into the incident. The ruling Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of trying to 'make an issue out of a non-issue'.

'Rate cuts by RBI could be close to the bottom'

'Rate cuts by RBI could be close to the bottom'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'The market movement will be largely driven by earnings growth.'

Sensex ends down by 251 points; RIL, ONGC top losers

Sensex ends down by 251 points; RIL, ONGC top losers

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Reliance Industries and ONGC were down 4-6% each contributing the most to the Sensex losses

Sensex clocks 2nd biggest gain of 2015, up 565 points

Sensex clocks 2nd biggest gain of 2015, up 565 points

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The broader markets are trading inline with the larger peers with BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices up 1.5% each.

Another flop show! No bidder for Kingfisher Villa

Another flop show! No bidder for Kingfisher Villa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 12,350 sq mt Villa was once used by Mallya to host lavish parties in his 'good times'.

Breaking protocol, US to host Modi on a 'special gesture date'

Breaking protocol, US to host Modi on a 'special gesture date'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In a significant departure from tradition, the United States has decided to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi by working out a "special gesture date" around the 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly meeting that is scheduled to take place on September 26 in New York.

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa on Wednesday

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa on Wednesday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Price has been fixed at Rs 85.3cr

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With the frontline Indian benchmark indices trading near all-time highs ahead of the general elections that begin later this week, Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of "The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report" tells Puneet Wadhwa that the Indian stock market is relatively expensive, especially the index (large-cap) stocks.

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Higher education policy may be at the core of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls next May, with a potential to break the ties between the ruling AIADMK in the state and the BJP counterpart at the national level, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

How fear factor is haunting the global markets

How fear factor is haunting the global markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

A big hit to China's growth or to Europe's financial system could certainly tip the global economy.

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rajan explains why India needs bankruptcy code

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

According to him, since India has a low fiscal deficit, a low current account deficit and lower inflation, there is no need for being too dependent on foreign money for growth.

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

India scrambles to reduce oil bill inflated by sinking rupee

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily has suggested pricking the ballooning oil bill with everything from a street theatre campaign encouraging lower fuel use, to shutting fuel stations, to increasing imports from Iran.

Is RBI justified in cutting rates out-of-turn?

Is RBI justified in cutting rates out-of-turn?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

RBI's out-of-turn rate cut has surprise few economists.

Modi, RBI must take key steps to rescue the economy

Modi, RBI must take key steps to rescue the economy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

It's crucial for Modi to make India an easier place to do business.

Sensex gains 128 points ahead of Fed meet; Ranbaxy up 6%

Sensex gains 128 points ahead of Fed meet; Ranbaxy up 6%

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Engineering major BHEL rebounded from its day's lows to end around 1% higher.

BRICS bank: A giant step towards reforming the world system

BRICS bank: A giant step towards reforming the world system

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The announcement of the formation of the BRICS bank will have as much an impact about how the non-G7 countries manage their economies and their foreign reserves, as it does on the intellectual discourse. The development priorities and agenda which was hitherto set by western experts responding mostly to western priorities and notions will now have to compete with an intellectual tradition that is and can be very different, says Mohan Guruswamy.

The bank branch is dead; long live the branch

The bank branch is dead; long live the branch

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Banks now ride on what is defined as a "banking outlet". This is a fixed-point service unit, manned by either the bank's staff or its business correspondent (BC), where all kinds of services - acceptance of deposits, encashment of cheques, cash withdrawal or lending of money - are provided for a minimum of four hours per day, for at least five days a week. Banks are now turning to reposition the manner in which they acquire customers, report Abhijit Lele and Raghu Mohan.

BJP workers attack one another in armed rallies, blame us: Mamata

BJP workers attack one another in armed rallies, blame us: Mamata

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Banerjee, also the TMC supremo, said in a sarcastic way that personnel of security forces such as the CRPF, BSF, CISF and the Army are present at convoys of every BJP leader visiting West Bengal.

Expect bull charge on stock markets today

Expect bull charge on stock markets today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Most experts said indices would open higher on Monday and rally might sustain for a few sessions

Markets end over 2-week lows ahead of Fed meet

Markets end over 2-week lows ahead of Fed meet

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Investors booked profit ahead of the outcome of the two-day US Fed policy meet which begins today.

Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi bats for 'Team India' amid attacks from non-BJP CMs

Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi bats for 'Team India' amid attacks from non-BJP CMs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Chief ministers of states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka were among those who raised the issue of loan waver scheme for farmers.

In Bernanke's final act, Fed cuts stimulus despite market turmoil

In Bernanke's final act, Fed cuts stimulus despite market turmoil

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Some investors had speculated that the US central bank might put its plans on hold given the jitters overseas.

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Govt faces embarrassment in RS as amendments moved by Opposition passed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Rajya Sabha on Monday saw high drama and embarrassment for the government as a Constitution amendment bill on backward classes was changed after some amendments moved by the Opposition were passed by the House.

Lakhvi to remain in jail, court rejects plea against detention

Lakhvi to remain in jail, court rejects plea against detention

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A Pakistani court on Friday dismissed the plea of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi against his detention under a public security act, keeping the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack in jail till mid-April.

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Saluting Sport in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'Revisit old footage, perhaps: Your favourite Messi goal, your most memorable Tendulkar century, your dearest Manchester United comeback.' 'Only then will we be able to grasp the lost meaning of why we watch sport, why we love it so much,' notes Dhruv Munjal.

Global factors can play truant to the Indian economy

Global factors can play truant to the Indian economy

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Technically speaking, US equities have seen net losses since January. India is strongly influenced by US trends.

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Villa in Goa finally sold for Rs 73.01 crore

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Buyer actor-producer Sachiin Joshi, who owns Viiking Media, has reportedly bought the villa, spread over 12,350 sq ft or three acre at Candolim.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

10 unions call for nationwide protest on Aug 2 against labour bills

10 unions call for nationwide protest on Aug 2 against labour bills

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The government has introduced the Code on Wages Bill 2019 and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code Bill 2019 in Lok Sabha on July 23.

Are you ready for a sudden correction?

Are you ready for a sudden correction?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Indian indices have hit all-time highs in the New Year and the sentiment remains strong. All valuations are also at extremely high levels, cautions Devangshu Datta

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.

Banking services affected as PSU employees go on strike

Banking services affected as PSU employees go on strike

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The staff of public sector banks had gone on a nationwide strike for two days beginning February 10 after discussions with the IBA failed.

G20 promises transparency on rate moves as global economy disappoints

G20 promises transparency on rate moves as global economy disappoints

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

IMF members will also be examining whether China's heavy intervention in the yuan market was befitting of a freely convertible reserve currency