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Mukesh inks one of India's biggest FDIs; Saudi Aramco to pick 20% in RIL

Mukesh inks one of India's biggest FDIs; Saudi Aramco to pick 20% in RIL

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Reliance Industries will sell 20 per cent stake in its oil and chemicals business to Saudi oil giant Aramco for about $ 15 billion and nearly half of its fuel retail business to BP of UK for Rs 7,000 crore. Aramco, the world's biggest crude exporter, will also supply Reliance's twin-refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat with 7,00,000 barrels of oil a day on a long-term basis, Ambani said.

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The rise of the mall in India, at a time when many in the United States are becoming debt-ridden white elephants.

Photo ops can't substitute effective diplomacy: Cong on govt's foreign policy

Photo ops can't substitute effective diplomacy: Cong on govt's foreign policy

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The party, in a resolution adopted at its 84th plenary session, accused the National Democratic Alliance government of pursuing a foreign policy "bereft of focus and direction".

The paradox of China's growth story

The paradox of China's growth story

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

There is uncertainty in most investors' minds as to whether China is transitioning to a new growth model or simply collapsing.

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Gold, silver sales down by up to 40% this Dhanteras

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Most consumers are going for token buying of lesser value and are waiting for price correction for purchase of wedding jewellery.

China joins Greece, Puerto Rico on investors' watchlists

China joins Greece, Puerto Rico on investors' watchlists

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Shanghai's benchmark share index plunged below 4,000 points for the first time since April

Oil prices at 9-month high as Iraq crisis deepens

Oil prices at 9-month high as Iraq crisis deepens

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Brent hit a session high of $114.69 a barrel, its loftiest since September last year.

India to grow at 7% in FY15, deficit to remain low: Moody's

India to grow at 7% in FY15, deficit to remain low: Moody's

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Moody's said India's current account deficit (CAD) has narrowed significantly from 4.8 per cent in 2012 to 1.4 per cent in 2014.

US Fed meet, macro data to dictate course of action on markets

US Fed meet, macro data to dictate course of action on markets

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

The government will unveil the Consumer Price Index data and the Wholesale Price Index data for August on Monday.

Indian economy to grow 3.4% this fiscal: OECD

Indian economy to grow 3.4% this fiscal: OECD

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Indian economy is expected to improve marginally in the current financial year with its GDP at market price projected to expand by 3.4 per cent from 3.3 per cent in the previous fiscal, think tank OECD said.

Moody's points to fiscal, inflation worries

Moody's points to fiscal, inflation worries

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The ministry sought to allay the rating agency's concerns and said economic growth was on an upward swing.

Biggest challenge facing India's financial sector

Biggest challenge facing India's financial sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The most pressing issue facing the financial sector is the rising stock of non-performing assets in the banking system

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Gold demand will increase, says WGC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The council is looking at the youth as a segment in the global market and has started the LoveGold on the social media (Facebook and Twitter).

Sensex to hit 29,900 by end of 2016: Poll

Sensex to hit 29,900 by end of 2016: Poll

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The BSE Sensex was among the world's best performers in 2014, rising almost 30 per cent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office on promises of reforms to boost growth

Indian economy, stock markets doing better than others: FinMin

Indian economy, stock markets doing better than others: FinMin

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Indian economy is doing well and the performance of domestic stock markets is not as bad as that of other nations.

Is it a good time to buy gold?

Is it a good time to buy gold?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

At a time when the whole world is going ga-ga over stocks and debt is too easy to borrow, do not forget gold, says Anil Rego.

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Gandhi's 'Sarvodaya' philosophy can revive the Indian economy

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

At present there is virtually no dialog between votaries of different various versions of economic democracy.

US budget deficit to come down to $583 billion in 2014

US budget deficit to come down to $583 billion in 2014

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

US budget deficit to come down to $583 billion in 2014

Don't be robots, spend quality time with family: PM to babus

Don't be robots, spend quality time with family: PM to babus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Modi asked bureaucrats to imagine whether or not their life has become "robotic". "If it has happened than this impacts the whole government and system. We can't be robotic. That can't be our life," the prime minister said during an hour-long interaction with civil servants at the 9th Civil Services Day function at Vigyan Bhawan.

5 reasons why gold prices will fall even further

5 reasons why gold prices will fall even further

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

India Ratings has in its latest report has maintained a bearish outlook for gold prices for the current financial year.

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Gold is currently trading at Rs 25,200 for 10 grams.

Markets may be near turning point, global economy the worry

Markets may be near turning point, global economy the worry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Nearly half of the 20 indexes polled globally are now expected to end the year lower than where they started

India's exports to China to grow at 14% by 2030, says HSBC

India's exports to China to grow at 14% by 2030, says HSBC

Rediff.com28 May 2015

According to HSBC, India's current account deficit is expected to narrow from 1.1 per cent of GDP in 2014 to 0.6 per cent in 2015.

What will drive India's growth?

What will drive India's growth?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

India has a long way to go to catch up with Thailand let alone the US.

Govt to create higher education financing agency

Govt to create higher education financing agency

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Entrepreneurship, education and training will be provided in 2,200 colleges, 300 schools, 500 government ITIs and 50 vocational training centres through massive open online courses.

Economy at the cusp, but cloud on the horizon

Economy at the cusp, but cloud on the horizon

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

While good news from several quarters has been trickling in, El Nino might be a dampener, says T N Ninan.

How to be the boss everyone loves

How to be the boss everyone loves

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

How to be a good leader

Why India is expected to weather global volatility

Why India is expected to weather global volatility

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

India's real GDP growth is set to exceed 7 per cent for CY-2015.

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

What will be India's growth this fiscal?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

There are various projections about India's growth.

Nifty ends at record close for 2nd straight session, up 2.5% for the week

Nifty ends at record close for 2nd straight session, up 2.5% for the week

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The Nifty has gained 2.6% so far this week, while the Sensex has climbed 2.85%

Why Rajan needs to cut rates

Why Rajan needs to cut rates

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Many officials had been talking of taking the baton of global growth.

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Imports in 2016 expected to be lowest in 7 years but experts don't rule out a revival in demand if the yellow metal's price falls

Markets end flat; Infosys slumps 5% on downgrade

Markets end flat; Infosys slumps 5% on downgrade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Market ended lower for the third straight session led by IT stocks amid downgrade by Citigroup.

Office real estate expected to make a comeback

Office real estate expected to make a comeback

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

June quarter showed revival over previous one, says study; Mumbai-Pune and Bangalore lead the way

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Xi, Modi have plan to avoid future Doklams

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'That the two sides allowed such a situation to arise exposed the level of inaction and inefficiency in China-India border management.' 'The Modi-Xi meeting in Xiamen initiated a process to to avert such contingencies in the future.'

Trapped between two Indias

Trapped between two Indias

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The appointment of Yogi Adityanath as UP CM, the revival of the Ram Temple movement, the elevation of a ban on cow slaughter as a national priority, and the targeting of any social behaviour deemed contrary to a set of narrowly prescribed Indian values point to a social regression that contradicts the inclusive and forward-looking impulse that underlies Modi's vision of a modern India.

India's manufacturing growth outpaced China in June: HSBC

India's manufacturing growth outpaced China in June: HSBC

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

China posted the sharpest increase in output for 15 months, while India saw the steepest expansion since February 2013.

Markets to remain volatile as China returns from holidays

Markets to remain volatile as China returns from holidays

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

The government will release the Index of Industrial Production for July 2015 on Friday, September 11, 2015.

Modi's visit to Canada is the first by an Indian PM in 42 years!

Modi's visit to Canada is the first by an Indian PM in 42 years!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

'Notwithstanding the physical distance, the two countries historically had a convergence of approach and outlook to many international issues.' 'The relationship between the two countries cannot develop or flourish in a vacuum. There should be initiatives at various levels -- at the level of government, Parliament and the people.'

Why analysts think it's good time to sell gold

Why analysts think it's good time to sell gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Gold is often considered a 'hedge' against an economic uncertainty.