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Falling rupee will boost exports, save jobs

Falling rupee will boost exports, save jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2018

'It is time to allow the rupee to move towards its true value, as it is hurting Indian exports, investment and SMEs associated with export sectors that create jobs,' argues Pravakar Sahoo.

Rupee seen weakening as risk aversion among global investors may continue

Rupee seen weakening as risk aversion among global investors may continue

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The view among the regulator and the government is that the currency is overvalued

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Post bonus announcement, Street expects TCS to spring more surprises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Analysts predict TCS's outlook to be stable.

SBI gets Chinese Govt nod to lend in Yuan

SBI gets Chinese Govt nod to lend in Yuan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

State Bank of India has received the permission from the Chinese Government to lend in the local currency -Yuan, a top official said on Thursday

NRIs need to show old notes to Customs at airports

NRIs need to show old notes to Customs at airports

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Non-Resident Indians and Indian nationals abroad can deposit up to Rs 25,000 of the demonetised currency during the 3-6 month grace period, but only if they show the junked notes to Customs officials at the airport and get a declaration form stamped.

Why Indian markets remained unscathed by Greece

Why Indian markets remained unscathed by Greece

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Brent crude prices fell to $57 a barrel on Monday from $62 a barrel.

Indian firms may take a hit if the rupee falls further

Indian firms may take a hit if the rupee falls further

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Given the stability of the rupee over the last 10 months, many companies have been tempted not to hedge their foreign currency risk.

Infosys Q2 net profit grows 10.3% to Rs 4,110 crore

Infosys Q2 net profit grows 10.3% to Rs 4,110 crore

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Bengaluru-based firm's revenue grew 17.3 per cent to Rs 20,609 crore in the quarter under review as compared to Rs 17,567 crore in the same period of 2017-18

TCS Q3 net soars 7%; double-digit growth expected in FY22

TCS Q3 net soars 7%; double-digit growth expected in FY22

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The county's largest IT company TCS on Friday reported a 7.2 per cent jump in December quarter net to Rs 8,701 crore on a consolidated basis, and seemed to suggest the worst is behind by projecting double-digit revenue growth for FY22. The company, a cash cow for Tata Sons, saw a 5.4 per cent growth in revenue at Rs 42,015 crore for the quarter. Operating profit margin came in at 26.6 per cent despite implementing wage hikes, after consistently missing the 26-28 per cent aspirational band for many quarters.

Indians flocking to bitcoin after Elon Musk's backing

Indians flocking to bitcoin after Elon Musk's backing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Bitcoin has been on fire ever since Musk announced that Tesla had bought $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency, and that his electric-vehicle company would accept bitcoin from buyers.

RBI asks NBFCs to boost high quality liquid assets

RBI asks NBFCs to boost high quality liquid assets

Rediff.com25 May 2019

An NBFC must actively manage its collateral positions, differentiating between encumbered and unencumbered assets, and monitor such assets so that they can be mobilised in a timely manner, central bank says in circular.

This time gold spoils the show, hurts India's trade deficit

This time gold spoils the show, hurts India's trade deficit

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The short-term risk to our external balances stems from the yellow metal.

Why HCL Tech, TCS could not impress markets in Q2

Why HCL Tech, TCS could not impress markets in Q2

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Another negative surprise in HCL's numbers was the decline in the margin by 40 basis points to 21.4 per cent.

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Will retirement bedim the sparkle of Captain Cool, asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal?

Black money is not just wads of notes

Black money is not just wads of notes

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'Corruption is the tree.' 'Black money is the fruit from the tree.' 'This scheme will expose the unaccounted fruits of the tree.' 'But since the tree will continue to stand, the story will continue,' say Pramod Kumar Srivastava, Sanghamithra and Kravya.

Rupee gains most in two weeks on strong fund flows

Rupee gains most in two weeks on strong fund flows

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The rupee had depreciated by 39 paise, logging its biggest daily loss in nearly two months, to end at 61.34 on Thursday on fears of capital outflows from emerging markets after Federal Reserve signalled a sooner-than-expected hike in US benchmark interest rates.

Note ban: Centre may still get a windfall

Note ban: Centre may still get a windfall

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

The theory that all banned notes will come back into the system may not be true. Anup Roy finds out.

Bankers helped transport hawala cash during polls: DMK leader

Bankers helped transport hawala cash during polls: DMK leader

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

T K S Elangovan has alleged senior bank officials forged documents and faked authorisation from the RBI, to transport huge sums of hawala money during recent elections in the state.

No breather: Rupee hits new lows against dollar, pound

No breather: Rupee hits new lows against dollar, pound

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Since mid-July, the RBI has taken steps to tighten cash conditions, which have failed to support the rupee but sent bond yields surging, posing a fresh threat to the already cooling economy.

Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 67.17 vs US dollar

Rupee ends 3 paise higher at 67.17 vs US dollar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The rupee largely shrugged off the high volatility in stocks and rebounded sharply towards the fag-end trade following bout of dollar selling by exporters

What caused the cash crunch last week

What caused the cash crunch last week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The RBI fell short of pumping Rs 150 billion into the economy at the beginning of 2018-2019.

Bibek Debroy picks holes in Dr Singh's notes ban criticism

Bibek Debroy picks holes in Dr Singh's notes ban criticism

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Debroy, in an interview with India TV news anchor Karan Thapar, said there would be no shortage of currency notes and the demonetisation exercise was justified -- it would be a deterrent for future generations.

Rs 24.68 lakh cash found in box outside ATM in Vadodara

Rs 24.68 lakh cash found in box outside ATM in Vadodara

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The box had apparently been lying since February 23 after the employee of the cash replenishing agency forgot it outside the ATM, he said.

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

'We are being told a server crash stalled the ATMs'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Across Yes Bank branches, the busiest people were the relationship managers, trying to soothe nerves. Many were seen advising clients the situation was only temporary and that their money was safe.

Unaccounted deposits to attract 50% tax

Unaccounted deposits to attract 50% tax

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Amendments will be tabled in Parliament for approval by Monday or Tuesday.

Why counterfeit notes look more authentic today

Why counterfeit notes look more authentic today

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Sources say that there has been a lot of difference between the fake currency that used to be printed a year ago and what is available now, following the leak of the design. Investigations have revealed that the design may have been compromised through a D-company link, which is completely in charge of circulating fake currency in India.

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Tech Mahindra bags $100-mn outsourcing deal from Vodafone New Zealand

Rediff.com28 May 2019

According to reports, Vodafone NZ had offered all its employees, other than call centre and retail staffers, voluntary severance package

PNB fraud could have been prevented if only...

PNB fraud could have been prevented if only...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Use of blockchain technology will ensure that banks will not be blindsided like in the case of the Nirav Modi-Mehul Choksi blowout at PNB, says Raghu Mohan.

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.

As Kashmir burns, BSF guns down 3 Pakistani intruders near border

As Kashmir burns, BSF guns down 3 Pakistani intruders near border

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A BSF official said a night patrol party of the force spotted the three entering Indian territory and asked them to surrender.

From Rs 3000 to Rs 9806 crore! Taxi driver turns billionaire for a day

From Rs 3000 to Rs 9806 crore! Taxi driver turns billionaire for a day

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Taxi driver Balwinder Singh was left stunned and speechless when he found out on November 4 that Rs 98,05,95,12,231 had been credited to his State Bank of Patiala account.

Modest sequential Q4 revenue growth for IT cos

Modest sequential Q4 revenue growth for IT cos

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Seasonal weakness may result in modest sequential revenue growth for large Indian IT firms in the January-March 2016 quarter, analysts said.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

As China melts, Tata Motors, few others brace for storm

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

However, the IT firms will get some benefits, as software exports from their Chinese campuses will yield more in local currency

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The 41- year old is currently the head of macro trading in Goldman's Securities Division.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Markets upbeat, Sensex climbs 234 pts

Markets upbeat, Sensex climbs 234 pts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Yes Bank was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 11.48 per cent amid reports that private equity firms have showed interest in buying a major stake in the private sector lender.

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rajan's 'resignation' letter to RBI staff

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

"I am an academic and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas," Rajan said in a letter to staff.

Slowdown blues: Bank credit growth will be lowest in 58 years

Slowdown blues: Bank credit growth will be lowest in 58 years

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

According to ICRA, even in a high-growth scenario, wherein the second half of FY20 sees the incremental bank credit rise to Rs 6.5-7 trn, there will still be a 40-45% year-on-year decline.

'HUL's strategy is to build great brands'

'HUL's strategy is to build great brands'

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Hindustan Unilever reported good numbers for the fourth quarter and for 2011-12, despite commodity inflation and currency fluctuations.