News for 'employment trends'

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Why we need a national market for electricity

Why we need a national market for electricity

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Power plant load factors are at historic lows of around 60 per cent.

How to write a CV that'll win you an interview

How to write a CV that'll win you an interview

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Don't send the same CV for every job, says Dinesh Goel, co-founder and CEO, Aasaanjobs.

The WhatsApp retailers

The WhatsApp retailers

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

After at least 50 women got in touch with me, I realised that housewives had suddenly discovered that WhatsApp could give them a whole new profession, says Keya Sarkar.

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.

'Markets will price in a US Fed rate hike before it happens'

'Markets will price in a US Fed rate hike before it happens'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Investors still seem to have a disinflation bias to their thinking.

Textile exports: Even Bangladesh is better than India!

Textile exports: Even Bangladesh is better than India!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The primary problem is that India's garment factories are too small and they typically have 150 people and about 80 machines.

What your Credit Score says about you

What your Credit Score says about you

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Lenders get a clear idea about your financial health, risk profile and personality trait

Will Trump's 'America First' kick the world into a recession?

Will Trump's 'America First' kick the world into a recession?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'Trump's anti-trade, anti-immigrant rhetoric reminds me of Chinese history,' says A V Rajawade.

All about income inequality

All about income inequality

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

We never see income inequality as a 'problem'.

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban: Prez:

Take extra care to lessen suffering of poor post note ban: Prez:

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday cautioned that poor cannot wait for long and they need to get succour "here and now", in remarks that come against the backdrop of demonetisation which, he said, may lead to temporary slowdown of economy.

How fast is India growing?

How fast is India growing?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The estimates of national income and growth do not pass the 'smell test'.

India must stop being the West's digital colony

India must stop being the West's digital colony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Why the outlook for globalisation is bleak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Substantial gains can still be made with good policies and initiatives.

US trade deficit widens in December

US trade deficit widens in December

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

US trade deficit rose to its highest level since 2012.

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.

2 big challenges from note ban: Job creation, skill development

2 big challenges from note ban: Job creation, skill development

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

While demonetisation will benefit the organised sector, the government has to find a way to channel the upcoming revenue buoyancy towards job creation to balance out job losses in the informal sector, says Akash Prakash.

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When a new superhero film releases, China creates figurines based on the film and puts them out in the market along with the film's release.' 'Does our domestic manufacturing sector been able to do it so quickly? No.' 'We have a large millennial population and we have to make products that are more in line with the tastes of those people.' 'The MSME sector can win back its customers only this way.' 'When they change with the consumers's needs, there will be a move towards Indian products.'

Evaluating India's well-being

Evaluating India's well-being

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The challenge ahead for central and state governments remains enormous.

Non-performance under Mistry? What the Tata figures say

Non-performance under Mistry? What the Tata figures say

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Here's a look at how key Tata group companies fared under Cyrus Mistry's stewardship.

Tribal Indian designs to feature at London Fashion Week

Tribal Indian designs to feature at London Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Designer Yana Ngoba has teamed up with fabric designer Nabam Aka to bring to life the loin loom at the upcoming London Fashion Week.

End of American dream for Indian youth?

End of American dream for Indian youth?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Experts say Indian students will have to accept that international space for them is shrinking.

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

Vote or be sent home, the new diktat to illegal migrants

Vote or be sent home, the new diktat to illegal migrants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Crossing into the country from Bangladesh seeking a livelihood, illegal immigrants are being handed out valid documents by political parties in West Bengal and Assam, transforming them into a crucial vote-bank. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Why it may be a very volatile week for markets

Why it may be a very volatile week for markets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Trading through this coming week could be influenced by reactions to events in Europe and the US.

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

UPSC Topper dreams of a Perfect India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'When I was young, I used to look around the village we lived in.' 'There was a lack of resources -- no proper health centres and schools.' 'I felt that becoming an IAS officer would help solve those issues.'

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The slowdown is especially pronounced in rural areas, which have suffered two consecutive dry years.

Desi chic, anyone? This engineer is giving khadi a makeover!

Desi chic, anyone? This engineer is giving khadi a makeover!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

He's promoting khadi through his swadesi clothing brand.

Now, IIT-Kharagpur offers a 'Make in India' course

Now, IIT-Kharagpur offers a 'Make in India' course

Rediff.com17 May 2015

A course on 'land acquisition, rehabilitation and environmental clearance of projects' is also being offered by IIT-Kharagpur.

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The sun is out. The flood waters have receded. Keralites have spent crores in quickly cleaning up the state and making it visitor ready. Go to Kerala folks!

Worried over IIP nos, India Inc seeks rate cut by RBI

Worried over IIP nos, India Inc seeks rate cut by RBI

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Expressing serious concern over contraction in industrial output in November, India Inc called for immediate policy interventions, including a rate cut by RBI, to prevent job losses and boost demand.

How Centre's WhatsApp messages crashed MGNREGA

How Centre's WhatsApp messages crashed MGNREGA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Centre's off-the-record instructions through WhatsApp and a squeeze on funds brought the rural work programme to collapse after a roaring first half of the year.

How GST can boost revenue

How GST can boost revenue

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The very design of the GST will bring in revenue buoyancy.

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Survey calls for big changes in agriculture, bats for GM crops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

'There is a great scope for enhancing the use of organic fertilisers'.

'AAP is a myth that has started to explode'

'AAP is a myth that has started to explode'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

'I have promised that I will eliminate the problem within four weeks.' 'We know -- in fact everybody in Punjab knows -- who are the people who control the drugs supply and trade.' 'We need to tackle them.'

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

Rediff.com6 May 2016

In five years, per-employee revenue for IT companies grew at 9 per cent each year.

Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Rajan is right: Salaried class can't afford a house

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Only double-income households can buy flats in India's top 8 cities, except Mumbai

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Sadly, for hundreds of millions in India, that inequality from their birth and the utterly inadequate schooling and health care they receive thereafter mean that the lottery is stacked against them.

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