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A record 101 BSE500 firms have skipped paying dividend

A record 101 BSE500 firms have skipped paying dividend

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The list of companies skipping dividends in FY19 includes some of the country's largest firms and industry leaders such Tata Motors, Avenue Supermart, Future Retail and Vodafone Idea, among others.

Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Emerging markets need to participate in global agenda: Rajan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Rajan, the academic-turned-central banker who is credited with predicting the global financial crisis, said that voicing of views will have positive effects.

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.

As 8 states go to polls, markets likely to remain volatile in 2018

As 8 states go to polls, markets likely to remain volatile in 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Experts say the market is more bullish on the BJP as it will ensure continuity in policymaking.

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

According to FADA, automobile retail trade and service industry comprises a network of 9,500 automobile dealers and their service stations engaged in sale, service/repair and spares of vehicles across segments, is an essential link in automotive business and a significant stakeholder.

Invested in stocks? Be ready for extreme market volatility

Invested in stocks? Be ready for extreme market volatility

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The next key battle the market will watch out for will be in Congress-ruled Karnataka

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'The new ceiling will cover around 93 per cent of all deposit accounts, up from 90 per cent earlier,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Google and Facebook need to be tamed, their garb of 'Investing in India's future' need to be pulled off,' observes Vibhu Arya.

Top economic forecasters see no repeat of 2013 sell-off

Top economic forecasters see no repeat of 2013 sell-off

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

India's economy is in much better shape to weather tighter U.S. monetary policy.

Chennai Connect doesn't improve India-China trade ties

Chennai Connect doesn't improve India-China trade ties

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

China had been trying hard to enter the Indian market, without opening its own to Indian products. There is an economic crisis in India-China relations that the Chennai Connect barely scratched the surface, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

PM to meet Plan Panel members on Wednesday

PM to meet Plan Panel members on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The term of the members of the Planning Commission is co-terminus with the Prime Minister and they would be submitting their resignations once the new government is formed after the ongoing general elections next month.

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government.

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

In dollar terms, the Indian markets managed to climb back to 2008 levels only in January this year. The subsequent fall in the rupee because of emerging market woes has once again pushed the markets below their 2008 level in dollar terms.

Diversification helps brokers tide over volatility

Diversification helps brokers tide over volatility

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Edelweiss Financial Services and IIFL Holdings have all doubled in the past one year against the Sensex's 23 per cent gain.

How to make money from the US-China trade war

How to make money from the US-China trade war

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Move 10 per cent of your portfolio to the yellow metal.

G20 plans major investment initiatives in countries like India

G20 plans major investment initiatives in countries like India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The G20 has cited India among other countries for launch of major investment initiatives and for having a sustainable growth.

17 million people jobless for more than a year: OECD

17 million people jobless for more than a year: OECD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The estimates are for a group of 33 nations, including the US and Spain; the number represents 1 in 3 of unemployed people

Chidambaram greeted all but ignored me at a G20 meet: Subbarao

Chidambaram greeted all but ignored me at a G20 meet: Subbarao

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Chidambaram has been magnanimous in endorsing my book, says the former RBI Governor D Subbarao.

ADB lowers India's growth projection for 2013-14 to 4.7%

ADB lowers India's growth projection for 2013-14 to 4.7%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The recent rupee depreciation and capital outflows could adversely impact the country's economy.

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'I am not minimising either the seriousness or the complex nature of the current situation.' 'Naturally, we have to do what it takes to secure our borders.' 'We are talking to the Chinese, both through military channels and diplomatic ones.'
'In fact, they work in tandem.' 'When it comes to finding a solution, this must be predicated on honouring all agreements and understandings.' 'And not attempting to alter the status quo unilaterally.'

Redemption for equity MFs the most in 4 years

Redemption for equity MFs the most in 4 years

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The mutual fund industry also witnessed record sales.

Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

Rediff.com11 May 2016

India has been assigned the lowest investment grade rating with a high risk profile by various global agencies.

'Getting rid of tax exemptions is a right move'

'Getting rid of tax exemptions is a right move'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'If you do quick back-of-the-envelope calculation, someone earning Rs 10 lakh can get a benefit of anywhere between Rs 35,000 and Rs 45,000, even if s/he is availing exemptions.' 'A large proportion of people do not avail full exemptions as they don't have money to invest in those schemes.'

Budget 2018: FY19 fiscal deficit target may be set at 3.2%

Budget 2018: FY19 fiscal deficit target may be set at 3.2%

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The government had breached its fiscal deficit target given in the Budget for 2017-18 in November itself, touching 112 per cent of the limit.

'GST rollout, infra funding an uphill climb for India'

'GST rollout, infra funding an uphill climb for India'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Moody's has a 'positive' outlook on its 'Baa3' rating on India.

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The HSBC Emerging Markets Index, a monthly indicator derived from the PMI surveys, sank to 50.6 in June from 51.3 in May, signalling the weakest increase in output since May, 2009.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

Lehman@10: Mixed fortune for India Inc's global forays

Lehman@10: Mixed fortune for India Inc's global forays

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Just before the 2008 financial crisis made headlines, Indian companies were on a global buying spree. In the fifth part of the series, Dev Chatterjee and Krishna Kant discuss how the crisis came as a black swan event for some, changing the mood from exuberance to despair.

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

'There will be a return to CAA/NRC soon'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'At a time when the economy is depressed, a pandemic is raging, and the Chinese are making noises on the border, the NRC could be resuscitated.'

India worst-performing major market this month

India worst-performing major market this month

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Experts said concerns over the Union Budget, too, had weighed on the market performance.

Service sector output drops in December for 6th month: HSBC

Service sector output drops in December for 6th month: HSBC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The HSBC/Markit Purchasing Managers Index for the services industry fell to 46.7 in December from 47.2 in November, registering the sixth consecutive monthly drop in output levels, the longest period of continuous reduction since the 2008/2009 global financial crisis.

RBI will survive any Governor: Rajan

RBI will survive any Governor: Rajan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's three-year term is the shortest of any G20 country and the recent governors have been given second terms as much as seven months in advance.

8% growth possible in next 2-3 years: Chidambaram

8% growth possible in next 2-3 years: Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Indian economy grew by 4.9 per cent in 2013-14 fiscal.

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Knocking economics has become a popular sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'But the world would be much poorer without economics' contribution to understanding how societies function and without economists' suggestions as to how politicians might improve them. 'And economists themselves could do wonders by simply incorporating the country-specific factors in their econometric models rather than just applying them in toto," say Soumya Kanti Ghosh and Samir K Jha.

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The windfall from RBI may be used to trim borrowing, help fund Rs 3.3 lakh crore capex plan, capitalise banks and provide fiscal stimulus to some stressed sectors, experts and economists said.

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

India's service sector proportionately much larger than China's, while its investment and industrial-production shares are much lower

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rajan receives Deutsche Bank Prize, 2013

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The academic prize is sponsored by the Deutsche Bank Donation Fund and carries an endowment of euro 50,000.

RBI announces new regulatory framework for big banks

RBI announces new regulatory framework for big banks

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

RBI said from data it had compiled as of March 31, 2013, four to six domestic banks would qualify under the D-SIB category.

Rajan effect: FIIs bought shares worth $1 bn

Rajan effect: FIIs bought shares worth $1 bn

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

According to the global financial services major, FIIs have recouped around 25 per cent of the outflows seen over the June-August period, when the country witnessed its sharpest bout of FII outflows since the global financial crisis.

Risk-reward for investing in equity gets a boost

Risk-reward for investing in equity gets a boost

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Spread between earnings yield and bold yield lowest since 2013; dividend yield and bond yield lowest since 2008.