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Gautam Adani cements hold over Ambuja, son Karan is chairman of ACC

Gautam Adani cements hold over Ambuja, son Karan is chairman of ACC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani's son Karan will helm the cement firms his group has acquired to become India's second largest cement player and extend his burgeoning empire that spans from ports and energy to airports and telecom.

Sri Lanka pitches for Saarc Bank

Sri Lanka pitches for Saarc Bank

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Extending its support to Saarc Bank, Sri Lanka on Thursday said the proposed financial institution will help in alleviating poverty in the South Asian region.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

In addition to offering a figure to buy the English Premier League soccer club, Sheikh Jassim's proposal also includes a plan for a further significant amount of additional capital and infrastructure investment, the source told Reuters, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Macron will attend World Cup if France reach semi-finals

Rediff.com25 May 2018

"If the French team passes beyond the quarter-finals I will come and support," Macron said during a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Why Start-Ups Are Melting Down

Why Start-Ups Are Melting Down

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

PEs and VCs are taking a closer look at their bouquet of investments. Leading voices in the sector are categorical that cash-burn rates -- that's blowing up equity to acquire market share -- as a business model can't continue to be the polestar.

Citadel Review: Spy Masala

Citadel Review: Spy Masala

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Citadel proves unworthy of Priyanka's splendour, Madden's intensity or veteran talents like Lesley Manville and Stanley Tucci squandered in banal parts, complains Sukanya Verma.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Taliban say they're 'not trained' to respect women

Taliban say they're 'not trained' to respect women

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that women should not go to work for their own safety.

Lanka crisis: Gotabaya forms panel to manage finances

Lanka crisis: Gotabaya forms panel to manage finances

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Sri Lankan government has appointed an advisory committee comprising eminent economic and fiscal experts to provide guidance on addressing the current debt crisis and engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other lenders as the country struggles to combat the unprecedented shortage of foreign reserves.

M&As likely to witness a strong comeback as PEs bet more cash in India

M&As likely to witness a strong comeback as PEs bet more cash in India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India are expected to stay buoyant, seen over the last three-four years, despite a slowdown in the first seven months of the calendar year. "M&A is a lumpy business activity, and we may suddenly see large deals taking place during the next two quarters of the calendar year. "This would help maintain the streak of strong M&A activity.

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Coaching industry is toxic'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.'' 'The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.' 'It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

LPGA Classic: Another top-10 finish for golfer Aditi Ashok

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Aditi Ashok has risen to 15th on the LPGA's Race to CME Globe and could well go better than career-best 48th in world rankings.

The nefarious world of C Sivasankaran

The nefarious world of C Sivasankaran

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Corporate ministry documents show that the Siva's firm kept taking loans from public sector banks like State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank which gradually turned to bad loans.

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

For people at the bottom of the pyramid, which I would rather address as mass market or emerging class; the primary challenge in accessing banking services are not just affordability but applicability and accessibility of services.

K V Kamath appointed chairperson of Rs 20,000-cr NaBFID

K V Kamath appointed chairperson of Rs 20,000-cr NaBFID

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The government on Wednesday announced the appointment of veteran banker K V Kamath as chairperson of the newly set up Rs 20,000 crore development finance institution NaBFID to catalyse investment in the funds-starved infrastructure sector. Parliament had in March cleared the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) Bill 2021 to support the development of long-term non-recourse infrastructure financing in India, including the development of the bonds and derivatives markets necessary for infrastructure financing.

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'Today, three areas give banks a big headache -- steel, power, infrastructure.' 'Three Cs are very critical in lending -- character, capacity and collateral of the borrower.'

Rupee slides to all-time low of 82.30 against dollar

Rupee slides to all-time low of 82.30 against dollar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The rupee depreciated further by 13 paise to hit a new life-time closing low of 82.30 against the US dollar on Friday as a firm American currency and risk-averse sentiment among investors weighed on the local unit. Moreover, a negative trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices sapped investor appetite, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 82.19, then fell further to 82.43. It finally settled at an all-time low of 82.30 against the American currency, registering a decline of 13 paise over its previous close.

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The BJP's defining character is Hindutva. The party's political strategy is based on a combination of Hindutva+Development.'

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

How BRICS plans to combat tax evasion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The members resolved to foster a global economic governance architecture that is more effective and reflective of current global economic landscape

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Sitharaman on Adani fallout: Regulators will look into it

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's economic image is not affected due to Adani Group's recent decision to pull out Rs 20,000 crore FPO (follow-on public offers) amid allegations of financial wrongdoings, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

India has world's 3rd highest number of billionaires; Mukesh Ambani back as Asia's richest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India has the third highest number of billionaires in the world after the US and China, according to a new list by the prestigious Forbes magazine, which said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani reclaimed his spot as Asia's richest person, dethroning Chinese business tycoon Jack Ma who was the richest person in the region a year ago.

'When the rates of interest fall, EMIs will come down'

'When the rates of interest fall, EMIs will come down'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

'Marginal rates will definitely affect the consumer's decision in entering a new transaction, but in reality, they don't affect much because banks/financial institutions have come up with step-up EMIs: 50% of home loans which exceed 15 years in India are prepaid, within 7-8 years.' 'This doesn't happen anywhere in the world.'

Alibaba gets approval to establish private bank in China

Alibaba gets approval to establish private bank in China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

China's e-commerce giant Alibaba, which completed the world's largest initial public offering ever this month, has won approval from authorities in Beijing to establish a private bank as it diversify into financial services.

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica on Sunday.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

Ola unveils 5 electric motorcycles, launch planned next year

Ola unveils 5 electric motorcycles, launch planned next year

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Ola Electric on Thursday teased five new electric motorcycles that the SoftBank-backed company is working on, announcing the range after selling electric scooters. The products are labelled cafe racer, an adventure tourer, a scrambler and a naked motorcycle. The motorcycles are expected to be launched next year and would include premium and mass-market versions, said sources.

H1FY23: Adani Stocks Add Rs 7.28 tn

H1FY23: Adani Stocks Add Rs 7.28 tn

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

All nine Adani stocks saw a rise in their share price in H1FY23, ranging from 6.1% in case of Adani Ports to 102% in case of Adani Power.

Nippon, Reliance Group launch India funds for Japan investors

Nippon, Reliance Group launch India funds for Japan investors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The Prime Minister's visit to Japan reinforces the strategic focus of global partnership between India and Japan.

Serena, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Serena, Lewis Hamilton join bid to buy Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Williams and Hamilton have pledged an estimated 10 million pounds ($13.06 million) each to the bid.

New manufacturing projects decline in June 2023, shows CMIE data

New manufacturing projects decline in June 2023, shows CMIE data

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

New investment projects announced in the manufacturing sector declined in the three months ended June 2023. The value of new projects was lower than in the March quarter, as well as the year-ago period, shows data from project tracker the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). The new project announcements worth around Rs 85,000 crore in the manufacturing segment in June were a 48 per cent decline from the Rs 1.6 trillion in March and a 66 per cent decline from the Rs 2.5 trillion seen in June 2022.

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Can G7 Decoupling From China Boost India?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Indian policymakers are almost alone, alongside the United States, in seeking a hard and multi-sectoral global decoupling from China in the expectation that it will boost their economies, observes Mihir S Sharma.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

India at 75: 18 biggest moments for Indian markets from 1947 to 1993

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

From the enactment of the capital control Act to the recognition of the BSE as a stock exchange and the infamous Harshad Mehta scam, here are the 18 biggest events for stock markets from 1947 to 1993.

OPEC Puts Indian Economy On A Slippery Slope

OPEC Puts Indian Economy On A Slippery Slope

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Changes in global oil and gas rates matter more to India's economy than other major economies because the country imports around 87 per cent of its oil, half of its gas in the form of LNG, and over 60 per cent of its LPG.

Birla group now a global leader in carbon black

Birla group now a global leader in carbon black

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

After 15 months of negotiations, the Aditya Birla Group has finally agreed to buy out the US firm Columbian Chemicals Company (CCC) for $875 million from One Equity Partners, the merchant banking arm of JPMorgan Chase. This has catapulted the group to become the world leader in carbon black with a combined two million tonne annual production.

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Modi said it is an outcome of India's consistent reforms trajectory that the country's position is getting credence globally and is being recognised by international bodies like the IMF, World Economic Forum and UNCTAD.

Will Ukraine war reference wreck consensus at India-hosted G20 FMs' meet too?

Will Ukraine war reference wreck consensus at India-hosted G20 FMs' meet too?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Foreign ministers of G20 major economies will meet in the national capital on March 1 and 2 to deliberate on pressing global challenges amid escalating confrontation between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict that entered the second year this week.

Modiji, Do You Have A Plan To Improve Education?

Modiji, Do You Have A Plan To Improve Education?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

When was the last time we heard this government speaking of the disaster in primary education, rather than Ganga cruises and cheetahs? Less money -- Rs 88,000 crore -- was spent by the Union government on education in its last Budget than has been allocated to the Bullet train, notes Aakar Patel.