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Systematic investment holds key to higher returns

Systematic investment holds key to higher returns

Rediff.com19 May 2014

It could also clear stalled projects and review various subsidies on the energy, food and fertiliser fronts.

'Budget presents Jaitley with 3 rare opportunities'

'Budget presents Jaitley with 3 rare opportunities'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'Swachh Bharat Cess imposed last year should be made broad-based.' 'Budget should be predominantly economy/ business-oriented and problem-solving rather than political consideration-based.'

Working with Ratan Tata

Working with Ratan Tata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Mukund Rajan, who worked closely with Ratan Tata, recalls the unique experience of working with the corporate titan.

Sensex slips for 4th day, down 333 points on rupee, trade war worries

Sensex slips for 4th day, down 333 points on rupee, trade war worries

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The broader NSE Nifty closed below the 10,600 mark by plunging 98.15 points, or 0.84 per cent, to 11,582.35 after shuttling between 11,567.40 and 11,751.80.

Bihar performance could fix Congress fund crunch

Bihar performance could fix Congress fund crunch

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

While its performance in Bihar, has boosted fund collections, corporate contributors are still waiting to see its performances in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal before committing funds to the Congress.

Rs 7,700-crore realty NPAs up for sale

Rs 7,700-crore realty NPAs up for sale

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Data compiled by NPAsource.com, a portal that focuses on resolution of stressed assets, shows that there are around 2,200 units in the commercial category and nearly 11,000 units in the residential segment funded by banks and other financial institutions and valued at over Rs 7,700 crore, which have turned NPAs and are on the block.

Lenders to gain as home loan size set to increase

Lenders to gain as home loan size set to increase

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

HFCs and banks expect a drop in demand for housing loans in the short-term.

Anxious FM seeks expert help to stem rupee fall

Anxious FM seeks expert help to stem rupee fall

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The three hour long meeting was attended by Secretaries of departments of Revenue, Expenditure, Financial services and Disinvestment.

Perform or perish, shareholders tell S Kumars chief

Perform or perish, shareholders tell S Kumars chief

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

S.Kumars chief Nitin Kasliwal is charged with non-performance by company shareholders in the recently help AGM of the company.

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Intensifying competition and possibility of further legal action to test expectations of recovery.

BoP: Not a 1991 relapse, but India faces daunting road back to glory

BoP: Not a 1991 relapse, but India faces daunting road back to glory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Crisis of growth is worsened by the challenging global environment and policy missteps. Returning to 9 per cent growth trajectory will be a tall order.

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Why India needs bankruptcy code urgently

Why India needs bankruptcy code urgently

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The RBI should provide readily accessible summary information on its website about all corporate debt defaulters and the amounts involved.

Don't panic if the market falls, these 20 stocks are a safe bet

Don't panic if the market falls, these 20 stocks are a safe bet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

When there is panic, you get an opportunity to get your hands on some of the good stocks.

Tata Steel might sell assets worth $1.2 billion: Sources

Tata Steel might sell assets worth $1.2 billion: Sources

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Ahmedabad-based Adani Group is said to be the frontrunner to buy out both Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro's stake in Dhamra.

Sensex at 3-month low as China, US Fed spook markets

Sensex at 3-month low as China, US Fed spook markets

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The trend was visible in the early trade on Thursday as investors indulged in trimming their bets after the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's September meeting indicated a possible rate hike this year.

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

18 things that will shape India's economy this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

As economic policy making moves from pragmatism to populism, the bulls begin to make way for cautious optimists.

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Indian oil firms ditch govt's Iran insurance pool

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Cover inadequate for even one refinery.

GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya

GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

On the back of ongoing reforms and stress on manufacturing, India. he said, can look for much bigger share in global exports.

Kamath leaves behind troubled legacy as Infosys chairman

Kamath leaves behind troubled legacy as Infosys chairman

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Slow growth over several quarters has drawn criticism from various stakeholders including the shareholders.

500 stockbrokers shut shop as retail investors stay away

500 stockbrokers shut shop as retail investors stay away

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

While some companies, such as HSBC, have closed retail operations, big players such as India Infoline is scaling down.

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

US Open PIX: Nadal cruises; Osaka, Zverev shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Defending champion Naomi Osaka of Japan was upset 7-5, 6-4 by Belinda Bencic in the fourth round at the US Open on Monday as the Swiss reached the quarter-finals for the second time.

Bitcoin operators shut shop in India amid RBI warning

Bitcoin operators shut shop in India amid RBI warning

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

While RBI is yet to come out with a clear regulatory framework for bitcoins, which have been gaining currency across the world over the past few months, it has issued an advisory cautioning general public against use of bitcoins and other virtual currencies.

Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump

Apple sells more iPhones than expected, shares jump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Apple reduced channel inventory by $3.6 billion.

India may sign tax sharing pact with Japanese MNCs

India may sign tax sharing pact with Japanese MNCs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Move to address MNCs' taxation woes; UK likely to be the next.

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.

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.

An Olympics without a smile

An Olympics without a smile

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'As each week brings fresh tales of the woes of Rio on the eve of the Olympics, I wonder whether my friends had a foreboding that the Gods of the Olympics will bring only misfortunes to their country.' 'For, surely, Brazil is now getting ready to host the Games with a joyless spirit, says B S Prakash, formerly India's ambassador to Brazil.

Markets end lower after Shanghai Composite cracks over 6%

Markets end lower after Shanghai Composite cracks over 6%

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Bank of Baroda ended flat after sharp gains in the previous session.

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Will Samvat 2074 be good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

If GDP growth in Q2FY18 remains below 7%, the outlook for Samvat 2074 would remain uncertain at best, says Nitin Desai.

A quick recovery unlikely for markets

A quick recovery unlikely for markets

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Given the developments, analysts do not foresee a quick recovery.

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice. Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.

Banks' capital adequacy ratio at 6-year low

Banks' capital adequacy ratio at 6-year low

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Their net NPA as a proportion of net advances were 2.2 per cent, compared with 1.7 per during the same period a year earlier.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

Flying high, IndiGo eyes Air India for a new take-off

Flying high, IndiGo eyes Air India for a new take-off

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

The international operations of Air India seem to be the main attraction for IndiGo, which has also flagged concerns about some foreign overseas airlines being allowed "disproportionate access" to the Indian market.

FIFA-AIFF football development program in seven Indian states

FIFA-AIFF football development program in seven Indian states

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

India has been termed the sleeping giant of world football by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) president Sepp Blatter, and to awaken the dormant potential of the region, the international football association has launched a new program in partnership with the football associations of seven Indian states.

It's status quo! Key takeaways from RBI rate review

It's status quo! Key takeaways from RBI rate review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Headed by Urjit Patel, MPC for the fourth straight time kept the repo rate unchanged, at which it lends to the banks, at 6.25 per cent. The reverse repo, at which RBI borrows, will be 6 per cent.