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India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

It doesn't appear to be happening yet, even though India's stock market has been Asia's best performer this year.

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows.

Gold investment: ETFs can be a better option than bonds

Gold investment: ETFs can be a better option than bonds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The government has also built in mechanism to protect investors from price fluctuation.

India, Pak to resume talks on Indus Waters Treaty in Lahore this week

India, Pak to resume talks on Indus Waters Treaty in Lahore this week

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The talks will be the first official engagement between India and Pakistan since Khan became prime minister on August 18.

Govt fighting swine flu with ayurvedic meds and isolation wards

Govt fighting swine flu with ayurvedic meds and isolation wards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A day after death toll due to swine flu crossed 700, Union Minister of State for Health Shripad Naik said the Centre is sending special ayurvedic medicinal syrups to all states as part of its efforts to combat the influenza.

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Though stocks backed by private equity investirs are likely to have higher governance standards, investors should do their own due-diligence, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

Apply for your passport at a post office soon

Apply for your passport at a post office soon

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

6 post offices have been identified for the pilot stage.

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Aviation Min may increase 20% seats on Dubai-India sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

'Culture of adjournments' reason of long delays in cases: Prez

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Highlighting the pendency of cases in various courts of the country, he said Indian legal system is marked by long delays and some of the reasons for it are infrastructure gaps and considerable vacancies, particularly in subordinate courts.

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

If a feasible business model is worked out for cable operators, they will not only build the last-mile networks, but also market them among the local population telling people the benefits as well as how to utilise them

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

8.69 lakh still in camps, Kerala hopes Centre would accept UAE aid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Officials at the UAE embassy in New Delhi on Friday said the UAE had not officially announced any financial aid for Kerala flood relief. However, Vijayan claimed there was no lack of clarity on UAE aid for the flood-ravaged state.

Bluster is not substitute of statistics: Jaitley hits back at Rahul

Bluster is not substitute of statistics: Jaitley hits back at Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

He said the UPA had left the economy in a dire state, with Consumer Price Index and food inflation at double digit, Wholesale Price Index inflation around 6-7 per cent and growth prospects were limited.

Test for reform zeal of Modi in make-or-break budget

Test for reform zeal of Modi in make-or-break budget

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Modi's government sees itself in a sweet spot with spare cash.

Inflation targeting will stabilise the economy

Inflation targeting will stabilise the economy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Sahil Kapoor of Edelweiss Retail Capital Market Research says that setting up a monetary policy committee should have been the first step. And the central bank could have moved towards a formal inflation targeting mechanism after the processes and data sets are in place.

Why Global food prices jumped in June

Why Global food prices jumped in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Global Food Price Index showed a sharp jump in June.

RBI plays to script, holds interest rate, but cuts growth outlook

RBI plays to script, holds interest rate, but cuts growth outlook

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The six-member monetary policy committee voted 5:1 for the decision, with only Ravindra Dholakia voting for a 0.25 per cent reduction in rates.

RBI doesn't want to be a 'currency manipulator'

RBI doesn't want to be a 'currency manipulator'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Depreciating the rupee against the dollar to boost economic growth has fiscal constraints and monetary limitations

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Ulema have come out as villains against Indian secularism, impeding the secular united resistance against violent Hindutva that is backed by ministers in the government,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

An app for women's safety in a city

An app for women's safety in a city

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A new mobile app is allowing women to identify safe zones in a city with the help of crowd-sourced audits

Pitfalls of Sterlite closure

Pitfalls of Sterlite closure

Rediff.com30 May 2018

According to industry experts, companies in sectors such as consumer durables (fans, air-conditioners), power cables and the electrical industry will be hit, given that they are big users of copper.

'We have a 40,000 year-end Sensex target'

'We have a 40,000 year-end Sensex target'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

2019 appears a story of two halves for Indian equities - a more difficult first half might precede a stronger second half, said Abhiram Eleswarapu, bottom, left, Head of India Equity Research, BNP Paribas in an interview with Ashley Coutinho.

Sebi to drop mandatory IPO grading to boost primary market

Sebi to drop mandatory IPO grading to boost primary market

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a bid to boost the dormant primary market, regulator Sebi said it is ready to review the mandatory grading of initial public offers.

NGT sets aside TN govt order to close Vedanta's Sterlite plant

NGT sets aside TN govt order to close Vedanta's Sterlite plant

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The Tamil Nadu government had, on May 28, ordered the state pollution control board to seal and "permanently" close the mining group's copper plant following violent protests over pollution concerns.

Why home loans have started heading north

Why home loans have started heading north

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

As yields on 10-year government bonds rose from 6.65% in April 2017 to around 7.50% now, liquidity pressures have increased the cost of funds for housing finance companies.

Trying to make sense of India's startling GDP numbers

Trying to make sense of India's startling GDP numbers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Macro data have little connect with indicators on the ground.

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

RBI's most teething problem: Controlling inflation

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A combination of farm loan debt waivers by state governments and the implementation of the pay commission award could entail some fiscal slippages and pose a risk to inflation

Pay commission could spook India's fiscal plans

Pay commission could spook India's fiscal plans

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Govt is likely to find it hard to meet deficit target next year.

Telecom operators can't make rules for the Internet

Telecom operators can't make rules for the Internet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Internet is too important to let a few private telecom players decide what the rules will be for consumers, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar, independent member of Parliament who was one of the key petitioners seeking the scrapping of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act.

Vistara doubles market share, Jet sees steep fall

Vistara doubles market share, Jet sees steep fall

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Domestic air traffic rose 20.81 per cent in June on the back of low fares and peak season demand.

Governor Rajan has done his part; govt action will decide future rate cuts

Governor Rajan has done his part; govt action will decide future rate cuts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Over to the government how they manage the uncertainty of monsoon and revive spending in order to entice RBI for another round of rate cuts

Acche din for the Indian economy? Not yet

Acche din for the Indian economy? Not yet

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Fresh investments are constrained by tepid demand.

Rajan cuts lending rate by 0.25%; third cut in 2015

Rajan cuts lending rate by 0.25%; third cut in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

RBI had previously cut repo rate by 0.25% each in January and March.

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Post-note ban disruption, India to grow at 7.2%: IMF

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The temporary disruptions (primarily to private consumption) caused by cash shortages accompanying the currency exchange initiative are expected to gradually dissipate in 2017 as cash shortages ease, the International Monetary Fund said in its regional economic outlook.

GDP growth set to weaken, business wants reforms

GDP growth set to weaken, business wants reforms

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Indian companies are keenly waiting for reforms on rules related to land acquisition, labour, coal and power sector, and foreign direct investment in insurance sector.

6 I-Day promises from 2014 that Modi (partially) fulfilled

6 I-Day promises from 2014 that Modi (partially) fulfilled

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

A review of key pronouncements he made in his first Independence Day Speech on August 15, 2014.

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Modi must focus on 3 factors to sustain 8% GDP growth

Rediff.com18 May 2018

GST stabilisation, DTC implementation and banking reforms are crucial for sustaining high growth for a long period, says Rashesh Shah.

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In 2016, the Centre has been able to get only seven IAS officers from all states so far.

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In most cases, the payback on energy saving projects offered by GIBSS are between one and three years.

Even sky isn't the limit: PM on South Asia satellite launch

Even sky isn't the limit: PM on South Asia satellite launch

Rediff.com5 May 2017

He said India wanted growth, development and peace in the region and was keen to utilise technology to pursue this goal for the shared prosperity.

How social media impacts your credit score

How social media impacts your credit score

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The advice your mother gave you about choosing your friends wisely got a whole new meaning with lenders looking at your social media posts