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'True fruits of attack on black money in 2019'

'True fruits of attack on black money in 2019'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'The true fruits of the attack on black money, what Raghuram Rajan did for the banking system, and what technology is doing for us will come in FY19, which, not surprisingly, is the year running up to the next Lok Sabha elections.'

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Indian business, on quite a different trajectory from its global counterpart, remains relatively insulated from any kind of backlash.

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Why India must be wary of the Chinese dragon

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

There are signs of China's external behaviour becoming more aggressive in the coming years. If that happens, strategic implications for neighbours having territorial disputes with China can become deeper and imperatives can rise for the former to counteract, says D S Rajan

Markets at record closing highs, Sensex breaches 28,000

Markets at record closing highs, Sensex breaches 28,000

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The market breadth in BSE remains positive with 1,554 shares advancing and 1,196 shares declining.

Cheaper oil: A big opportunity for India

Cheaper oil: A big opportunity for India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Link between oil exploration and markets can be used by India to great advantage.

Fed all set for a Dec rate hike; are global markets prepared for it?

Fed all set for a Dec rate hike; are global markets prepared for it?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

It is by now quite clear that in all likelihood the US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in its next meeting in mid-December.

Why Modi could have a long-ish ride

Why Modi could have a long-ish ride

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'Modi is likely to make more announcements to win or retain popularity, and put himself at the centre of things even more than now,' says T N Ninan.

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Can Rahul unscramble the foreign policy omlette?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'Alas, the Congress party offers no suggestions as to how to unscramble the omlette it cooked during 2004-2014 on which the Modi government may have since lavishly spread some tomato ketchup,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dollar to be the best performing currency of 2015?

Dollar to be the best performing currency of 2015?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

A stable dollar will at minimum reduce incremental cross-currency pain for Indian cos.

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You won't find such an apathetic indecisive party in the world.'

Experts urge caution on Tata group stocks

Experts urge caution on Tata group stocks

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Tata Steel and Tata Chemicals under investor watch

The potential of opening up Iran

The potential of opening up Iran

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The possibility of a deal between Iran and the world on its nuclear programme has some perils but much promise for India, says Uday Abhyankar

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Time is not right to dabble in stocks: Saurabh Mukherjea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Saurabh Mukherjea, CEO, Ambit Capital, says he is advising clients to either take a genuinely long-term view on stocks or diversify the portfolio with stocks, bonds and gold for those with a short-term view.

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

Adi Godrej: Parmeshwar's life is a big triumph

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'She adds value to life in many commendable ways. Apart from her many contributions to our consumer products business and Godrej Properties, she dedicates her energies and resources to charity, to philanthropic causes and most of all how she has managed her time as a wife, mother and entrepreneur brilliantly,' says Adi Godrej.

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

BJP wrestles with populism vs pragmatism debate in K'taka

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Ahead of the assembly elections next year, the BJP has been wallowing in a welter of ideas that has resurrected the debate on populism versus pragmatism, as it has to pander to two important but incompatible constituencies, of the freebie consuming masses and Bengaluru's heavy hitters craving for even roads, pristine lakes and unbroken power supply, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

How top corporate leaders rate the Budget

How top corporate leaders rate the Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

'The Budget has maintained fiscal prudence while announcing a number of steps to boost growth, particularly in infrastructure and rural sectors.'

Poll verdict will decide fate of markets, rupee and FII inflow

Poll verdict will decide fate of markets, rupee and FII inflow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The rally in Indian market is mainly due to resumption of foreign institutional investor inflows.

Reason I haven't tried Yoga is because it looks difficult: Putin

Reason I haven't tried Yoga is because it looks difficult: Putin

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Putin, 62, who holds an 8th dan black belt in Karate, said, "I do not know how to do yoga. When you people do it, it looks difficult. That is why I have not tried it."

Markets tumble on China concerns; Sensex tanks nearly 500 points

Markets tumble on China concerns; Sensex tanks nearly 500 points

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Sensex seems to be under pressure on weak cues.

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The foundations of the army's own peculiar secularism are potentially being destabilised

Can Modi change India's foreign policy beyond recognition?

Can Modi change India's foreign policy beyond recognition?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

'What gives hope is that Modi's own leadership is vitally linked to his capacity to deliver on the economic front. Indeed, if he succeeds, India's foreign policies will have changed beyond recognition,' feels Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chemicals: Expect import duty reduction on feedstock

Chemicals: Expect import duty reduction on feedstock

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

In 2015, India chemicals industry had a market size of $144 billion.

The unfair witch-hunt of Hamid Ansari

The unfair witch-hunt of Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Hamid Anasari's was not talking of reservation for the whole religious community to which he too happens to belong. Yet, sections of media chose to put words into his mouth and then subject him to the criticism he never deserved. This does not augur well for our media or democracy, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Wrong to say bull run has ended: Nirmal Jain

Wrong to say bull run has ended: Nirmal Jain

Rediff.com11 May 2015

'Earnings revival could be two quarters away.'

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

India offers $1 billion towards Afghanistan's development during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit.

Adani group takes a gamble on growth

Adani group takes a gamble on growth

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Acquisition of stressed infrastructure assets has pushed its debt to over Rs 1 lakh crore, highlighting concerns about its growth strategy.

The great Indian rope trick and other illusions of progress

The great Indian rope trick and other illusions of progress

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Rajeev Srinivasan on how Indians are satisfied with illusions, not reality.

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

RBI bumper rate cut lifts Sensex by 162 points; Nifty ends above 7,800

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Markets have witnessed a gap down opening mirroring losses in the global equities with US markets taking a hit on worries about the health of Chinese economy.

Anger in India today is just as it was before 1965 war: Modi

Anger in India today is just as it was before 1965 war: Modi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

In his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat which he began by paying tributes to the 18 soldiers who died in the Uri attack on September 18, Modi said, "this cowardly act was enough to shake the entire country. There is mourning as well as anger in the country."

Markets end lower ahead of RBI policy review

Markets end lower ahead of RBI policy review

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Markets ended tad lower with financials declining the most ahead of RBI policy review tomorrow.

Markets snap 6-day losing streak on global rebound; banks lead

Markets snap 6-day losing streak on global rebound; banks lead

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

According to Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML) report, Domestic capital markets are likely to remain volatile in the September-November period due to factors like US Fed's policy action, second quarter corporate earnings and Bihar state elections.

Marc Faber says Sensex will drop to 24,000 levels in the near term

Marc Faber says Sensex will drop to 24,000 levels in the near term

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Slow pace of reforms in India is disappointing: Faber

'Indian elites are out of touch with the poor'

'Indian elites are out of touch with the poor'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The disparity between the outlook of the rich and poor was greater in India than in any other emerging economy. Indians might want to be worried about this because this suggests that the rich are really out of touch with the poor, Bruce Stoke, Director of Pew Research Center, tells Faisal Kidwai in an interview.

India Inc's sales, profit growth weakest in 2 years

India Inc's sales, profit growth weakest in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

This was even as the country's economy grew by 7.3%.

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Bullish predictions on India's growth story

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.

Markets continue winning streak; metals rally

Markets continue winning streak; metals rally

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Sensex ended at 26,272 up 125 points and Nifty ended at 7,831 up by 35 points.