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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.

IT majors face multiple margin issues

IT majors face multiple margin issues

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Slowing growth, stronger rupee and higher local hiring to pull firms down this financial year

India's industrial sector to slow down: Moody's

India's industrial sector to slow down: Moody's

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Moody's has predicted a slow growth rate for India's industrial sector in 2008.

Inflation: The spectre is a shadow of itself

Inflation: The spectre is a shadow of itself

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Though inflation, on the basis of the wholesale price index, is nowhere near the 1990-91 level of 10.26 per cent and India is in a much better position to check it, the greater integration of our economy with the globe has exposed it to a much higher risk of imported inflation.

Raise insurance, retail FDI: Survey

Raise insurance, retail FDI: Survey

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Facing a possible slowdown in the face of a sluggish growth in developed economies, especially in the US, the Economic Survey on suggested on Thursday a series of reforms including hiking FDI in insurance and retail sector to sustain the 9 per cent rate of economic expansion.

'Rajan the communicator had the last laugh'

'Rajan the communicator had the last laugh'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Thanks to Rajan we are an inflation-targeting country now

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Should India charge Internet cos for market access?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Investors will look at how TCS has performed when it announces the quarter's results on October 13, and the forecast from Infosys on October 14

FULL TEXT of PM's address to the nation

FULL TEXT of PM's address to the nation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

The patience, discipline, and resolve displayed by 125 crore Indians, will play a critical role in shaping the future of the nation for years to come, the PM said.

Demonetisation a courageous step, will create a new normal: Jaitley

Demonetisation a courageous step, will create a new normal: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

The finance minister also hinted that not all of the Rs 15.44 lakh crore worth of currency junked will be remonetised through issuance of new notes as he said digital currency will fill the gap.

REVEALED: How call centre scamsters stole Rs 500 crore

REVEALED: How call centre scamsters stole Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

From June 1 to October 4, the call centre scam mastermind collected Rs 12 crore from just one call centre.

Covid effect: Banks prefer govt bonds to giving loans

Covid effect: Banks prefer govt bonds to giving loans

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Record liquidity infusion by the central bank in the banking system during the financial year 2020-21 amid sluggish economic activity resulted in banks investing more in safe government papers than in extending loans, data from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. This trend has not been seen in nearly two decades, barring 2016 - the year of demonetisation.

'Returns from stocks in next 1 year will be disappointing'

'Returns from stocks in next 1 year will be disappointing'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'If one believes that the Indian stock market will go up 70 per cent every year for the next 10 years, I wish you good luck!'

India's airlines faced turbulent skies in 2018

India's airlines faced turbulent skies in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

India remained the world's fastest growing domestic aviation market with 51 straight months of doubled-digit traffic growth but the woes of passengers as well as carriers manifested in myriad forms.

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Change will have to begin with Mr Modi, who by all accounts has shown little active interest in macro-economic issues, preferring instead to focus on the effective implementation of projects and programmes, points out T N Ninan.

Confiscation of currency was not demonetisation's aim: Jaitley

Confiscation of currency was not demonetisation's aim: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In a Facebook post on the second anniversary of demonetisation, Jaitley said in first four years of the National Democratic Alliance government, the number of income tax returns filers has gone up to 6.86 crore from 3.8 crore in May 2014.

'Winning India cricket rights will give Sony monopoly'

'Winning India cricket rights will give Sony monopoly'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

India's huge market is a major draw for sponsors and advertisers, who often plan product launches around major cricket events and book advertising slots in advance, which in turn leads to a race between broadcasters to secure content.

Sustaining growth, the biggest job for India

Sustaining growth, the biggest job for India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

Pushing for reforms, the Economic Survey on Thursday said inflationary impact of foreign funds flow, a slowdown in the US, an appreciating rupee and sluggish infrastructure sector were major challenges before economy that is projected to slow down to 8.7 per cent in 2007-08.

Wipro Q2 net profit drops 14% to Rs 1,889 crore

Wipro Q2 net profit drops 14% to Rs 1,889 crore

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Its revenue from operations, however, grew 8.3 per cent to Rs 14,541 crore during the period under review from Rs 13,423.4 crore in the same quarter last year.

Dream11 is IPL title sponsor this season

Dream11 is IPL title sponsor this season

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Chinese sponsorship became a bone of contention after the BCCI declared it would review the deals following the violent clashes between the armies of both the countries in eastern Ladakh.

Car sales up 11.67%; bike sales dip 18%

Car sales up 11.67%; bike sales dip 18%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

According to the monthly sales figures released by the Society of Automobile Manufacturers on Wednesday, motorcycle sales in the domestic market during September declined 18.40 per cent to 5,48,816 units compared to 6,72,570 units in the same month last year.

Dismal state: Growth in foreign tourist arrivals at 3-year low

Dismal state: Growth in foreign tourist arrivals at 3-year low

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

In 2014, foreign tourist arrivals grew by 10.2 per cent over 2013.

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'

Multiple headwinds for IT majors

Multiple headwinds for IT majors

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

While most analysts remain positive on TCS and Infosys, they are cautious on Wipro.

Want to buy gold this Dhanteras? Look at Sovereign Gold Bonds

Want to buy gold this Dhanteras? Look at Sovereign Gold Bonds

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The best part is that an investor gets price appreciation and earns interest income as well, which is unique only to sovereign gold bond.

Simplest way to make money in stocks

Simplest way to make money in stocks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The easiest and the simplest way to make money in the markets is to buy low and sell high. Keep that in mind for a sound sleep and a fatter wallet.

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Scale to skill: The mantra Indian IT needs

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Of the 3.9 million the sector employs, HR experts say at least 100,000 are likely to lose their jobs by the end of this financial year. Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan report.

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

A proposed 24 percent hike in the salaries of 2.6 million employees and pensioners, will land the railways with a wage bill of about $4.7 billion.

Chidambaram seeks to soothe investors' nerves

Chidambaram seeks to soothe investors' nerves

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

India's record current account deficit has been a key reason behind why Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings cut their outlooks on the country's sovereign rating to 'negative' last year.

Sensex sinks 770 points; its worst fall since July 8

Sensex sinks 770 points; its worst fall since July 8

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Top losers in the Sensex pack included ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Vedanta, HDFC IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, RIL and ONGC -- falling up to 4.45 per cent.

TCS Q1 net profit falls 5.9% to Rs 5,945 crore

TCS Q1 net profit falls 5.9% to Rs 5,945 crore

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The company, however, posted a marginal increase of 1 per cent in its consolidated revenue at Rs 29,584 crore

Today's RBI policy may be Subbarao's last major initiative

Today's RBI policy may be Subbarao's last major initiative

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The term of Subbarao as RBI chief ends on September 4, while the next mid-quarter policy review is due on September 18.

Few firms will shine, some may put up dull performance in Q4

Few firms will shine, some may put up dull performance in Q4

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Oil and gas sectot may not put up good numbers in Q4.

Demonetisation has hit Pak-sponsored terror activities: Tarek Fatah

Demonetisation has hit Pak-sponsored terror activities: Tarek Fatah

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Pakistan-born Canadian writer Tarek Fatah on Saturday said the Modi government's decision to demonetise 500 and 1000 rupee currency notes has hit Pakistan-sponsored terror activities against India and flow of counterfeit currency has been terminated.

How to bust cyber crimes

How to bust cyber crimes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

In 2020 a round of hikes in customs duty on components like compressors, motors and printed circuit boards aggravated the situation, coronavirus crisis is now leaving manufacturers with no option but to hike prices despite fall in sales.

Market rally? It's driven by foreign money

Market rally? It's driven by foreign money

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

From the valuation angle, the market is showing similar signs of being over-valued without being in a bubble territory yet.

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Will Raghuram Rajan get a second term?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan is regarded as credible by global financiers.

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Modi's surgical strike on black money: 5 lessons to learn

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

A classic example of a leader who has chosen to risk everything for his vision.

RBI now has to walk a real tightrope

RBI now has to walk a real tightrope

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

RBI must balance the need for improving domestic bank credit demand and respond to lower inflation.