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How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

How to get banks to restart lending to corporates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Let all the stakeholders, especially the government, remember that if the Make in India lion needs to roar and rise again, it won't happen unless India Inc rises too, points out Shekaar Subramanian.

'GST is the biggest tax reform in India'

'GST is the biggest tax reform in India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'GST will bring in much needed transparency and higher investments in the coming years and we hope that a few percentage points to India's GDP.'

SC refuses to entertain plea against new WhatsApp privacy policy

SC refuses to entertain plea against new WhatsApp privacy policy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The plea, filed through advocate Vivek Narayan Sharma, had said that the public interest litigation was necessitated due to the alleged failure of the Centre in carrying out its constitutional duty and responsibility to protect the rights to privacy and freedom of speech and expression of the citizens of India.

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Re-evaluate your career goals and be ready to embrace challenges. ' 'Work thoroughly on your resume by highlighting the key skills and major areas of work.' 'Check and apply for jobs posted by employers regularly.' 'Stay positive.'

Textron eyes $1 bn from India

Textron eyes $1 bn from India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

US aviation and defence major Textron, which is looking at India as a major market in the coming years, on Tuesday named former HAL chief N R Mohanty as head of its operations in the country.

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Can the new India CEO Zarin Daruwala lift fortunes of StanChart?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Standard Chartered has appointed Zarin Daruwala of ICICI Bank as its new Chief Executive.

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Following the order, the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly deferred its proceedings, and said it would notify the further course of action and the next date of sitting in due course of time.

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

'In the short term, the markets may remain weak due to rising Covid cases'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'In the short term, we may see some disruptions due to Covid, but in the medium-to-long term, we should keep an eye on US inflation and 10-year bond yields.'

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

2021: What worked with work, or didn't

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'During the course of these two years, as new people have joined, we have no mental picture to associate with them and hence, have little connection with them.'

Big opportunity for Modi to influence America Inc

Big opportunity for Modi to influence America Inc

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi's diplomacy and persuasive prowess has ensured long-term investments from China and Japan.

Can Reliance Jio change the rules of the 5G game?

Can Reliance Jio change the rules of the 5G game?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It came as a surprise to all stakeholders - competing telecom companies (telcos), most analysts and even the government's internal projections on revenues from the 5G auctions. Reliance Jio disrupted all calculations by paying a stiff Rs 40,000 crore to buy 10 MHz of spectrum in the 700-MHz band, globally considered a key band for efficient 5G service coverage, along with the default 3.5 GHz band and the ultra-high speed and low-latency millimetre band of 26 GHz band. So what made Jio pay almost 45 per cent of its total spend in this auction for the 700 MHz band - much more than what it rustled up even for the 3.5 GHz band?

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Delhi police barricades Congress hq, party says 'under siege'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The road to AICC headquarters in New Delhi was blocked on Wednesday with the Congress alleging the party was "under siege" while the police said barricades have been erected and its personnel deputed to avoid any untoward situation.

'Investors need to be extremely selective'

'Investors need to be extremely selective'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The market won't wait for earnings to recover.'

Consumer stocks losing out to industrial ones as market corrects

Consumer stocks losing out to industrial ones as market corrects

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"The shift is gradually happening more on account of favourable risk-reward for stocks in these sectors and the shift would be more pronounced as investors roll over their targets to 2017," the head of research at a foreign brokerage said.

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

M&A deal top $100 billion in 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Dealmakers and advisors feel investors are shifting their focus to Asia Pacific, especially India, owing to geopolitical instability driven by events such as Brexit and protectionist trade wars.

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Metal prices from copper to aluminum and tin have shot up by about 7-32 per cent in the past three months.

EFI to hire 150 more in India

EFI to hire 150 more in India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Aiming to cash in on the growing digital imaging and print management solutions market, EFI Inc is planning to expand its India operations by doubling the workforce and opening up new centres.

Huawei to invest $100 mn in India

Huawei to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

'MF Guru: Do I need more MF diversification?'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Watch out for these stocks this monsoon

Watch out for these stocks this monsoon

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

What stocks will gain from a normal monsoon?

Half of BSE 500, Sensex stocks are back with a bang

Half of BSE 500, Sensex stocks are back with a bang

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Mid-cap information technology (IT) stocks dominate the list of companies that are trading significantly above their 200-DMA

GST jitters for corporate India

GST jitters for corporate India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Lack of visibility on rates makes companies apprehensive.

Apple can open its own stores in India

Apple can open its own stores in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Paving way for iPhone maker Apple to open its own stores India, the government on Monday relaxed FDI norms by giving a three-year exemption from local sourcing to foreign players in single-brand retail and a further five-year relaxation for 'state-of-art' and 'cutting-edge' technology.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Banks' nightmare: Rs 5.65 lakh cr in corporate debt may go up in smoke

Banks' nightmare: Rs 5.65 lakh cr in corporate debt may go up in smoke

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

67 companies with total debt of Rs 5.65 lakh cr were either loss-making or didn't generate enough profit to cover interest cost in FY15

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Net profit of Nifty firms halves in fourth quarter

Rediff.com29 May 2015

23 Nifty companies reported an annual decline in net profit.

'India is in a sweet spot, in a Goldilocks scenario'

'India is in a sweet spot, in a Goldilocks scenario'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'India is likely to do better than other emerging markets.'

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Indian diplomat to America: 'Come and study in India'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

You will be part of fastest growing major global economy, India's ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringala told young American students.

Why target prices for stocks are going through the roof

Why target prices for stocks are going through the roof

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The benchmark indices have rallied 28 per cent this year, while the broader market has outperformed

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.

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leaving behind the luxe life and dapper suits of foreign banks, Puri and his team at the upstart venture shared fizz drinks, wore a footwear brand popular among the middle class, shared a rat-infested space in a yet-to-be gentrified work space to plan and execute it.

Sensex drops over 150 pts on weak IIP data

Sensex drops over 150 pts on weak IIP data

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The fall was led by L&T, IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, NTPC, TCS, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel and SBI, declining up to 2.64 per cent.

Time to look at rate-sensitive stocks

Time to look at rate-sensitive stocks

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates

Why companies are chary of independent directors

Why companies are chary of independent directors

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

As many as 104 listed companies have fewer independent directors than mandated by the regulations, according to the figures from Prime Database, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Why Wistron vandalism is bad for India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'The workers's dance of wilful destruction has the potential to kill all investments planned in India by any foreign entity,' argues Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'PM did not talk much, he was more of a listener'

'PM did not talk much, he was more of a listener'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

'Prime Minister Modi's message from Tuesday's meeting with industrialists was loud and clear: stand up India, stand by start-ups, take risk and invest,' says CII chief Sumit Mazumder.

Industry asks PM to remove hurdles to investment

Industry asks PM to remove hurdles to investment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Business leaders met Manmohan Singh to discuss the problems facing the country.