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Ford will use Chennai manufacturing plant for exports

Ford will use Chennai manufacturing plant for exports

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

American auto major Ford Motor on Friday said it is preparing to utilise its Chennai manufacturing plant to roll out vehicles for exports and has intimated the same to the Tamil Nadu government. Minister for TRB Rajaa, who is in the United States accompanying the Chief Minister M K Stalin to woo investors, said the efforts of the Chief Minister to reposition 'Brand Tamil Nadu' in its Numero Uno place has yielded rich dividends.

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have made their debut on the UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022' topped by the Hinduja family. Sunak and his wife, whose father N R Narayana Murthy co-founded Indian IT major Infosys, are ranked 17th on the list, with an estimated wealth of 790 million pounds. The combined wealth of this year's list sits at 113.2 billion pounds, an increase of 13.5 billion pounds over that of last year.

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

The desi in NBA's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'My mission is to bring the world together by the game of basketball.'

Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments

Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Investments totaling over $9.5 billion in Jio Platforms by a clutch of private equity firms, following social media giant Facebook's $5.7 billion mid-April investment in the company, helped overall.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Retail inflation dips to 19-month low of 2.5% in Jan

Retail inflation dips to 19-month low of 2.5% in Jan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Fruits, vegetables and eggs continued to witness deflationary trend during January this year, with their prices declining 4.18 per cent, 13.32 per cent and 2.44 per cent, respectively.

Manufacturing fell to 5-month low in March

Manufacturing fell to 5-month low in March

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), fell from 52.1 in February to a five-month low of 51.0 in March, indicating the slowest improvement in operating conditions recorded by the survey since last October.

Manufacturing sector growth rises marginally in April

Manufacturing sector growth rises marginally in April

Rediff.com2 May 2018

This is the ninth consecutive month that the manufacturing PMI remained above the 50-point-mark.

Amid inflation worries, June manufacturing sees fastest growth in 2018

Amid inflation worries, June manufacturing sees fastest growth in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

PMI went up from 51.2 points in May to 53.1 in June. Owing to the June figure, PMI for manufacturing stood at 51.9 points in the first quarter of 2018-19 against 51.8 points in the fourth quarter of 2017-18.

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit, Modi referred to Indo-US relations and said working together, the two nations can contribute to building a more peaceful, stable, secure, sustainable and prosperous world.

India still offers exciting opportunities: Mark Mobius

India still offers exciting opportunities: Mark Mobius

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group still believes in the emerging markets growth story.

Inflation at 4-month high in Feb, factory production slows down in Jan

Inflation at 4-month high in Feb, factory production slows down in Jan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Slowdown in industrial production notwithstanding, a marginal increase in inflation raised the clamour for another round of rate cut by the Reserve Bank on April 4 to boost economic activity.

Air India's wishing upon Star to finally come true

Air India's wishing upon Star to finally come true

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Star Alliance is generally reluctant to partner with Gulf airlines, partnering with Air India is the only option for the alliance to enter the Indian market, said a senior Air India executive, who also asked not to be named.

'The economy is showing signs of life'

'The economy is showing signs of life'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Jonathan Garner, chief Asia and emerging markets equity strategist, Morgan Stanley, gives Samie Modak his assessment of the Indian economy after 3 years of Modi Sarkar.

'We expect India's sustained growth to continue'

'We expect India's sustained growth to continue'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

We expect the Indian equity market to continue attracting interest from local as well as foreign investors. This is because India's economy is expected to continue to record sustained economic growth.

Intel seeks to gain foothold in tablet, smartphone markets

Intel seeks to gain foothold in tablet, smartphone markets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Intel, which has virtually no momentum in the mobile market, would roll out the next generation Atom processors on smartphones next year.

Markets hit over 6-month low as rupee woes, trade war worries linger

Markets hit over 6-month low as rupee woes, trade war worries linger

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Geo-political concerns over death of a Saudi journalist, Brexit and likely breach in Italy's budget also kept investors cautious.

Diwali 2011: India Inc's wishlist

Diwali 2011: India Inc's wishlist

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Gadgets and gizmos that the big bosses of the business world are hoping to lay their hands on this gifting season.

GDP growth slows to 7.1% in Q2; still faster than China

GDP growth slows to 7.1% in Q2; still faster than China

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The size of the GDP in the second quarter of 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 33.98 lakh crore, as against Rs 31.72 lakh crore a year ago

'IT sector provides a defensive bet'

'IT sector provides a defensive bet'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Given the recent weakness in the rupee and the high forward premium, information technology companies can prove to be good defensive stocks with low downside risks in the prevailing market conditions, Moses Harding, head (global markets group), IndusInd Bank, tells Puneet Wadhwa.

Mobius says it's time to remain diversified

Mobius says it's time to remain diversified

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The Indian markets have risen 5.2 per cent in the last five days, but Mobius, who has one of the largest exposures to India among Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC) countries, says he cannot say the correction is over in the Indian markets.

United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal'

United Sikkim: Bhutia's latest 'goal'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

It was a call from his conscience -- a call which urged Bhaichung Bhutia to take mainstream football to his homeland Sikkim.

'India strong enough to weather external shocks'

'India strong enough to weather external shocks'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Emerging markets guru Mark Mobius believes the Indian market is no longer cheap but the country has been enjoying a premium over peers due to its growth prospects. In an interview with Business Standard, the executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group says India's relatively strong fundamentals and accumulation of foreign exchange reserves put it in a much stronger position to weather external shocks.

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

3 major factors that will drive the rupee in 2019?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Risk sentiment is likely to be favourable if oil prices stay benign, global growth sentiment remains robust and the dollar index does not break out, says B Prasanna.

Lakshmi Mittal richest Asian in UK

Lakshmi Mittal richest Asian in UK

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

According to the Asian Rich List 2010, brought out by Eastern Eye, a publication of the Asian Media & Marketing Group, 59-year-old Mittal is followed by the Hinduja brothers -- Srichand and Gopichand -- with estimated wealth of 8 billion pounds, Anil Agarwal of mining group Vedanta Resources with 4 billion pounds, Sir Anwar Pervez of Bestways with 715 million pounds and industrialist Swraj Paul of Caparo with 510 million pounds.

Top UK-based Asian weekly sold to rival

Top UK-based Asian weekly sold to rival

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Founded in 1989, Eastern Eye reported on the successes and problems of the Asian community. It also celebrated successful Asians in Asian Business Awards, a popular event in London's social and business circuit. Eastern Eye sources told PTI that the weekly has been bought by the Asian Media & Marketing Group, founded by senior Gujarati journalist, Ramniklal Solanki, for an undisclosed amount.

Why rupee slide is not that big a threat

Why rupee slide is not that big a threat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

We are much better placed than in 2013 with our overall fundamentals much stronger - higher foreign exchange reserves, a more favourable growth-inflation mix and an institutional framework for targeting inflation, says B Prasanna.

GST can push Nifty to 13,000: Mobius

GST can push Nifty to 13,000: Mobius

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

He said cheap valuations, improving sentiment and the ongoing reform momentum coupled with increased transparency due to the internet are driving investors to the Dalal Street.

Thanks to DeMo, now ad firms are staring at a bleak 2017

Thanks to DeMo, now ad firms are staring at a bleak 2017

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Television as a category would see a lower rate of growth at 8% vis-a-vis 10% last year.

Will Vishal Kampani become India Inc's best friend?

Will Vishal Kampani become India Inc's best friend?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Vishal Kampani has big shoes to fill as his father is close to the Ambanis, the Wadias and the Ruias, says Dev Chatterjee.

Microsoft forays into video gaming

Microsoft forays into video gaming

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Microsoft announced on Tuesday its entry into next generation video gaming and entertainment system by showcasing Xbox 360, to be launched later this year and will set up a retail network for its distribution across seven cities.

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Jaitley presents NRI award to G P Hinduja.

IMG unveils plan for Hyderabad

IMG unveils plan for Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Rupee might head lower in the medium term

Rupee might head lower in the medium term

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The steep decline in commodity prices has reversed.

Microsoft India MD moves to Redmond

Microsoft India MD moves to Redmond

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Microsoft India managing director Rajiv Kaul has moved to the company's headquarters in Redmond as the senior director in the Windows client emerging market group.

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'Asian Rich List'

Hinduja brothers top UK's 'Asian Rich List'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

59 of the 101 millionaires have seen an overall increase in net worth.

Neelam Dhawan is Microsoft India MD

Neelam Dhawan is Microsoft India MD

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Microsoft Corporation India will see a change of guard with Neelam Dhawan taking over as the new managing director.