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Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Maruti Suzuki unveils first electric SUV eVITARA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Speaking at the unveiling of the model at the Auto Expo, held as part of the Bharat Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation representative director and president Toshihiro Suzuki said the electric SUV would be exported to various regions, including Europe and Japan. Suzuki Motor Corporation, which has around 58 per cent stake in Maruti Suzuki India, plans to make India a global production hub for the model.

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The index could be vulnerable to a bigger fall given the present market dynamics.

'AI is no longer a futuristic concept but an economic multiplier'

'AI is no longer a futuristic concept but an economic multiplier'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Budget 2025 lays down a transformational roadmap for India's digital and economic future, focusing on AI-driven enterprise modernisation, workforce skilling, and sustainable innovation. With bold investments in AI, digital infrastructure, and ease of doing business, the government has set the stage for businesses to scale, innovate and compete on a global level.

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

IMF sees India as 'bright spot' in global economy, says PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees India as a "bright spot" in the global economy and as per the World Bank, India is in a better position to deal with the global headwinds than many other countries. This is because of India's strong "macroeconomic fundamentals", Modi said while virtually addressing the inaugural function of the 7th edition of Invest Madhya Pradesh-Global Investors Summit in Indore. In the past eight years, the government has increased the speed of reforms and removed many hurdles in the way of investments.

Challenges India's economy faces from its rising population

Challenges India's economy faces from its rising population

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030 but rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage and growing investment needs to maintain productivity, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday. It said emerging economies have high ambitions for the next decade and beyond with India aiming to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, from the current $3.6 trillion. India is currently the fifth largest economy.

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

5% Reduction in Tax Can Stimulate Spending

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

While this will incur a revenue loss amounting to 0.2 per cent of GDP, it will provide a strong boost to consumer sentiment and spending, points out Rajani Sinha.

IMF says India's GDP to moderate to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025

IMF says India's GDP to moderate to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India's GDP growth is likely to moderate from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 7 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025 because the pent-up demand accumulated during Covid has exhausted, as the economy reconnects with its potential, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. About the global economy, the IMF said the battle against inflation has largely been won, even though price pressures persist in some countries.

Prospects of economy expected to improve in 2025: RBI Guv

Prospects of economy expected to improve in 2025: RBI Guv

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Facing criticism from the government over the central bank prioritising inflation over growth, the new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that prospects of the Indian economy are expected to improve on the back of high consumer and business confidence in 2025. "As we strive to preserve financial stability to support a higher growth path for the Indian economy, our focus remains steadfast on maintaining stability of financial institutions and, more broadly, systemic stability," Malhotra said in foreword to the Financial Stability Report.

Economy recovering from Q2 slowdown, says RBI bulletin

Economy recovering from Q2 slowdown, says RBI bulletin

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bulletin released on Tuesday. An article on the 'State of the Economy' in the December bulletin noted that the global economy continues to exhibit resilience with steady growth and moderating inflation.

'Avoid Panic Selling. Nifty To Hit 29,263'

'Avoid Panic Selling. Nifty To Hit 29,263'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'Market corrections are a natural part of investing, so it's essential to remain focused on long-term financial goals.'

Gold prices up 30% in 2024; set for best calendar year show in 10 yrs: WGC

Gold prices up 30% in 2024; set for best calendar year show in 10 yrs: WGC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Gold price outlook 2025: Gold prices that have climbed over 30 per cent so far in 2024 to Rs 7,300 per gram in the Indian markets (up 28 per cent in dollar terms till November-end), are set for their best calendar year performance in 10 years, suggests a recent report by World Gold Council (WGC). However, this stellar run, analysts believe, may not carry through till the end of 2025 in the backdrop of economic and geopolitical headwinds.

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra will replace him as the 26th Governor. He was appointed as the Governor on December 12, 2018, after the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel.

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The escalation of conflict in the West Asian region is expected to push already high logistics costs besides hurting trade in sectors such as oil, electronics and agriculture, according to exporters. They said that insurance costs for exports to the countries directly involved in the war could also go up, which will impact Indian exporters' working capital. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that the conflict is already hurting India's trade with countries like Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon.

Moody's says Indian economy likely to grow 7.2% in 2024

Moody's says Indian economy likely to grow 7.2% in 2024

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Indian economy is in a sweet spot, with a mix of solid growth and moderating inflation, Moody's Ratings said, forecasting a 7.2 per cent GDP growth in the 2024 calendar year and 6.6 per cent in the next. In its Global Macro Outlook 2025-26, the rating agency said the global economy has shown remarkable resilience in bouncing back from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, an energy and food crisis after the Russia-Ukraine war began, high inflation and consequent monetary policy tightening.

That Rarity Of Rarities, A Good Man In Politics

That Rarity Of Rarities, A Good Man In Politics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

As a leader, he was ambitious, not for himself but for India and its people. His was not the short-term election cycle calculation of individual political gain. His was a practical vision of how to better the lives of his fellow citizens, asserts Ambassador Shivshankar Menon, who served as foreign secretary and national security advisor when Dr Singh was prime minister.

Global Economy: In a fix!

Global Economy: In a fix!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

The recently released Trade and Development Report from UNCTAD seems to offer confusing signals.

Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 7th Union Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 7th Union Budget

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Budget for 2024-25, her 7th straight presentation surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. This is the first Budget during Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's third term in office.

'Emerging markets redefining global economy'

'Emerging markets redefining global economy'

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The bank said in its 'Global Development Horizons 2011 - Multipolarity: The New Global Economy' report that Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, South Korea and Russia will help drive growth in lower income countries through cross-border commercial and financial transactions. It said the international monetary system will no longer be dominated by a single currency.

'India is at the heart of what we are doing'

'India is at the heart of what we are doing'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'For us, it's "keep moving and keep building a critical mass", which is commensurate with the size of the country.'

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'Half of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, which are among the most populous countries in the world, are dependent on the rivers and glaciers of the Himalayas for sustenance.'

Sensex soars 1,359 pts to settle above historic 84,000 mark

Sensex soars 1,359 pts to settle above historic 84,000 mark

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

From the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, Maruti, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Nestle, Bharti Airtel and Adani Ports were the biggest gainers. Tata Consultancy Services emerged as the only laggard.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

Water crisis: Half of global food production at risk

Water crisis: Half of global food production at risk

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The water crisis could jeopardise more than half of the world's food production and cause an average global GDP loss of 8 per cent by 2050, with lower-income countries facing up to a 15 per cent loss, according to a new report.

Global economy is nowhere near depression: Rajan

Global economy is nowhere near depression: Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The RBI guv said global economy is actually recovering, though slowly

Madoff and the global economy

Madoff and the global economy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The world was told the U.S. was a low-risk, high-return investment. But like the Wall Street trader's victims, we are learning the truth.

Global economy to dip: IMF

Global economy to dip: IMF

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The International Monetary Fund has said the global economy in 2009 is likely to contract for the first time since the Second World War.

Brexit: IMF warns of repercussions for global economy

Brexit: IMF warns of repercussions for global economy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The IMF has encouraged both the UK and the EU to work collaboratively towards a smooth transition.

US Fed rate cut unlikely to impact foreign inflows into India

US Fed rate cut unlikely to impact foreign inflows into India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The US Fed rate cut of 50 basis points is unlikely to have any significant impact on foreign inflows into India, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said on Thursday. He said the US Federal Reserve has done what it assesses is good for the largest economy in the world, but the RBI will take a decision on interest rate cut keeping the Indian economy in mind. "It is a positive for the global economy, including the Indian economy. "It is a 50 basis points cut from a high level.

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for portfolio diversification.'

AI casts huge pall of uncertainty across skill levels: Survey

AI casts huge pall of uncertainty across skill levels: Survey

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Economic Survey on Monday said the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) casts a "huge pall of uncertainty" with regard to impact on workers across all skill levels. The Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled in Parliament predicted that the new-age technology, while turbocharging productivity, has the potential to disrupt employment in certain sectors. The Survey described AI as "phenomenal in its rapid pace of innovation and ease of diffusion" but also cautioned that the the future of work will be reshaped by it.

Check Out IIT Bombay Job Offers!

Check Out IIT Bombay Job Offers!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The overall average package offered during IIT Bombay placements 2023-2024 stood at Rs 23.5 LPA. 22 students accepted offers with annual packages exceeding Rs 1 crore.

Outward foreign direct investment by Indian companies stabilises in FY24

Outward foreign direct investment by Indian companies stabilises in FY24

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The outward foreign direct investment (FDI) by Indian companies stabilised in 2023-24 (FY24) after witnessing a fall in 2022-23 (FY23). The actual outward FDI inched up slightly to $13.75 billion in FY24 from $13.49 billion in the previous financial year (FY23), according to finance ministry data. This stability came after a sharp fall in outward flows in FY23 from $18.52 billion in 2021-22 (FY22).

Fitch retains India rating with stable outlook on strong growth, fiscal credibility

Fitch retains India rating with stable outlook on strong growth, fiscal credibility

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Global rating agency Fitch on Thursday affirmed India's 'BBB-' rating with a stable outlook on strong growth outlook and fiscal credibility. Fitch said India is set to remain among the fastest-growing sovereigns globally with GDP growth of 7.2 per cent in the current fiscal year and 6.5 per cent in FY26, down from 8.2 per cent in FY24. "Fitch Ratings has affirmed India's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB-' with a Stable Outlook," the global rating agency said in a statement.

Global economy will strengthen in 2013: BofA-ML

Global economy will strengthen in 2013: BofA-ML

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Fiscal cliff top concern and emerging markets a preferred region for investing, findings suggest.

India merging fast with global economy: Sen

India merging fast with global economy: Sen

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

India, the fourth largest economy in the world, is integrating very fast with the global economy, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Ronen Sen has said.

Eurozone crisis creates a headwind for the global economy: US

Eurozone crisis creates a headwind for the global economy: US

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Observing that economic performance in Europe is of great importance to the US, the White House has said the Eurozone crisis creates a headwind for the global economy, and as such any trouble there poses a challenge to the American economy.

Global economy grows despite sub-prime crisis: UN

Global economy grows despite sub-prime crisis: UN

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Despite the sub-prime mortgage crisis taking hold in industrialized nations, the overall global economy was still growing in 2007, a new United Nations report says.

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.' 'The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.'

Global economy: CEOs' confidence shrinks to lowest

Global economy: CEOs' confidence shrinks to lowest

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

At the same time, the confidence level of the CEOs is relatively better when it comes to the prospects for revenue growth in their own companies, as per the 15th Annual CEO