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Human development? India has a long way to go

Human development? India has a long way to go

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

India, the world's fastest-growing large economy, can surely move ahead in this area faster than the average.

Gold earned better returns than equity

Gold earned better returns than equity

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

While gold returned 12 per cent annual gain in 10 years, Nifty didn't exceed 9 per cent.

Top bankers hail Subbarao's work as RBI Governor

Top bankers hail Subbarao's work as RBI Governor

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Top bankers have hailed the contributions of the outgoing Reserve Bank Governor Duvuuri Subbarao saying he did his best during a tenure that was marked by difficult times for the economy.

CAG audit? Leave RBI alone

CAG audit? Leave RBI alone

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The RBI is already audited under existing rules.

European stocks lose more than euro 500 bn in value after China rout

European stocks lose more than euro 500 bn in value after China rout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The FTSEurofirst was on course for its worst one-day per centage fall since it slumped more than 7 per cent in October 2008

Sensex to zoom despite odds, investors may flock to D-Street

Sensex to zoom despite odds, investors may flock to D-Street

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Sensex is now as expensive as in early 2008

Gold demand losing sheen

Gold demand losing sheen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India's gold import bill, estimated at $3 billion in May, is seen falling further this month

Should you borrow money to invest?

Should you borrow money to invest?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Is it a good way to create wealth? Joseph Samson has the answers

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Chinese economy in a deflationary cycle?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There has been an increase of $17 trillion in total debt in China.

An open letter to the RBI governor

An open letter to the RBI governor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Central banking is a science, not an art, Tamal Bandyopadhyay tells RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

The Culinary Magic of Chettinad

The Culinary Magic of Chettinad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Let's find new ways to clean up banking

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'In their over-enthusiasm to clean up the system, both the banks and the regulator should not forget that the key to the insolvency law is revival of companies -- recovery of bank dues is an offshoot of that,' points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Is another market crisis possible?

Is another market crisis possible?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Many factors leading to the 2008 financial crisis still exist.

Why it makes sense to stay invested

Why it makes sense to stay invested

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Most equity schemes have more than doubled their NAVs in 8 years, even if they entered at the pre-Lehman crisis peak

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.

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

IT sector enters the slow lane

IT sector enters the slow lane

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

For top IT services firms, revenue growth in FY15 was the slowest since the Lehman crisis

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For investment bankers, a Brexit vote is more than just about volatile prices on a screen but also about where they may end up working and living.

Sensex valuations still pricey

Sensex valuations still pricey

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

During the dot-com bubble, it had touched a high of 1.9.

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

Big business: Rs 1 crore a day is not far away for Indiamart

Big business: Rs 1 crore a day is not far away for Indiamart

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Intel Capital-funded portal bets big on its 'Big Business' plan to drive growth and is in talks with investors to raise up to Rs 300 cr.

Slumber for equity launches over, MFs bet big on elections

Slumber for equity launches over, MFs bet big on elections

Rediff.com2 May 2014

No fund houses could muster the courage to launch equity funds during the period and the sector lost a lot of its equity assets.

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Want to be an ace investor? Read this

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Investing in special situations can help you tap opportunities that arise during adverse conditions, advises Joydeep Sen.

Govt considers 'bad bank' proposal despite doubts

Govt considers 'bad bank' proposal despite doubts

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

FinMin officials say an announcement could be made in the Budget.

Can getting an ATM PIN cost you Rs 300? It's possible!

Can getting an ATM PIN cost you Rs 300? It's possible!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

It can if your debit card belongs to a PSU bank

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

'In coming months, mutual fund industry will be stressed'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'

'GST is likely to disrupt a lot of people's lives'

'GST is likely to disrupt a lot of people's lives'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Jim Rogers' decision not to invest now is not India-specific, but has to do with the problems relating to how the major global economies are shaping up.

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

In trend reversal, rich nations' corporate earnings stand out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In the past 12 months, such earnings have grown in double digits in Europe, the US, Japan and South Korea.

What effect will the Chinese markets have on Sensex?

What effect will the Chinese markets have on Sensex?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chances of a sudden collapse in the Shanghai Composite are remote.

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The flawed response to the crisis has fed a us-vs-them mentality in which the banker, the expert, the coastal entrepreneur, the immigrant, the foreigner are all villains. The crisis was not that much of a problem; the response -- the over-reaction, the sovereign debt build-up and the lasting anger -- is the problem, says Mihir S Sharma.

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

New GDP numbers' sheen to UPA-II

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

UPA-II has yielded a 7.5 per cent average annual growth rate

Tuhin Parikh: The man who spotted value in office properties

Tuhin Parikh: The man who spotted value in office properties

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

He is the man behind Blackstone's India strategy

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

Barclays investment bank in firing line despite change at top

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Barclays is not alone in trying to decide the best size and shape of its investment bank in a changed regulatory landscape.

Greece crisis: India still a reasonable investment destination

Greece crisis: India still a reasonable investment destination

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

As regards India, market valuations already reflect most positives.

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

'Employees should enjoy coming to work every day'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

What matters is the culture and the atmosphere of the workplace, and whether employees get treated fairly. 'It is also important for the employee to feel s/he is part of a winning team,' Credit Suisse's Mickey Doshi tells Niraj Bhatt.

Here's how Jaitley's on course to meet FY19 fiscal deficit target

Here's how Jaitley's on course to meet FY19 fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

However, independent economists are not as gung-ho as the finance ministry over the likelihood of deficit target being met this time around, says Indivjal Dhasmana.

Dramatic changes in India Inc's investments abroad

Dramatic changes in India Inc's investments abroad

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

India Inc's investments abroad in April-June 2015 have once again risen to $1.3 billion.

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Information Technology: Light at the end of the tunnel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Why a China-like rout is unlikely on Dalal Street anytime soon

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The analysis is based on the free-float market capitalisation.

Volatility is the new normal for Indian equities

Volatility is the new normal for Indian equities

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.