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IIP growth down to 5.6%

IIP growth down to 5.6%

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Among the main industry segments, manufacturing activity declined to 5.9 per cent from 10.6 per cent a year ago.

Adani to demerge ports, power and mining biz

Adani to demerge ports, power and mining biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Adani group will demerge all ports, power assets into two 2 listed firms.

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

More economic measures coming soon: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The government has only taken a pause and more measures will be announced in the days to come to help sectors hit by the coronavirus outbreak and also to make India 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur said. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, the government has taken several steps to mitigate the hardships of the people due to lockdown and support growth, Thakur told PTI in an interview.

Industrial production remains muted; inflation @ 6-month high

Industrial production remains muted; inflation @ 6-month high

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 1.4 per cent in November as most components like manufacturing, electricity, mining, primary goods, and consumer durables witnessed a slowdown, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. This is on the base of a decline of 1.7 per cent in November 2020 and before the new Covid variant started impacting economic activity. IIP growth was lower than the 4 per cent expansion recorded in the previous month but was better than a 1.6 per cent contraction seen in November 2020. Separately, rising prices of kitchen staples pushed retail inflation, or rate of price increase, to 5.59 per cent in December 2021, bringing it close to the upper band of Reserve Bank's comfort zone.

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Should you invest in this public sector ETF?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Given that the ETF has given exceptional returns over the past year, start small and buy more in a staggered manner.

Rupee @ 80: Forex deficit to hurt India Inc's margins

Rupee @ 80: Forex deficit to hurt India Inc's margins

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The rupee breached the 80-mark against the dollar on Tuesday. The steady depreciation in the value of the rupee against the US dollar is likely to prove expensive for corporate India. The listed companies' revenue expenses in foreign currency or imports exceed their export revenues or revenue earnings in forex. In their latest financial year, BSE500 companies, excluding banks and non-banking finance companies and insurance (BFSI), reported combined forex expenses of Rs 12.31 trillion against forex earnings of around Rs 10 trillion.

Manufacturing, power pushes IIP to 10.7%

Manufacturing, power pushes IIP to 10.7%

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The manufacturing sector recorded the double-digit growth rate at 10.4 per cent during August, although down from 11.9 per cent a year ago, the mining sector growth rate improved significantly to 17.1 per cent against a decline of 1.7 per cent in the corresponding month last year.Electricity generation during August grew by 9.2 per cent as compared to 4.1 per cent a year ago.

India's GDP growth slumps to over 6-yr low of 5% in Q1

India's GDP growth slumps to over 6-yr low of 5% in Q1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

GVA growth in the manufacturing, farm and construction sectors tumbled.

Industrial production growth slows to 1.7% in Dec

Industrial production growth slows to 1.7% in Dec

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The November IIP has been revised upwards to 3.9% from 3.8%.

From Russia with love to the private sector

From Russia with love to the private sector

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Russian firms expand their footprint in India. And take bigger steps to do business with India's private sector.

GDP contracts by whopping 23.9% in April-June quarter

GDP contracts by whopping 23.9% in April-June quarter

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Most rating agencies had projected contraction in India's GDP for the first quarter of 2020-21.

Industrial production grows 19.6% in May

Industrial production grows 19.6% in May

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

India's industrial production rose 19.6 per cent in May 2022, according to the official data released on Tuesday. As per the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the manufacturing sector's output grew 20.6 per cent in May 2022. In May 2022, the mining output climbed 10.9 per cent, and power generation increased 23.5 per cent.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

Central trade unions begin two-day nationwide strike

Central trade unions begin two-day nationwide strike

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Talking to PTI Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), said, "The two-day nationwide strike by the joint forum of central trade unions has begun this morning". About the impact of the agitation, she said that the entire coal belt (mining area) is affected in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. She also said that there is a good response in industrial areas of Assam, Haryana, Delhi, West Bengal, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The AITUC official noted that the banks and insurance sectors are affected all over India, while steel and oil sectors are also seeing partial impact due to the strike. Kaur said that she has got preliminary reports that markets are closed in Odisha.

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.'

Coal bill battle in RS, delay may affect power sector

Coal bill battle in RS, delay may affect power sector

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Any delay in passing the coal bill may cause a crisis in the coal sector which would also affect the power sector.

Credit growth of private and non-PCA banks surges, says RBI report

Credit growth of private and non-PCA banks surges, says RBI report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Bad loans, however, continued to rise in the micro, small and medium enterprises category

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Insurance sector to get lot of foreign investment: Jaitley.

Odisha health minister shot by policeman, battles for life

Odisha health minister shot by policeman, battles for life

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Odisha's Health Minister Naba Kishore Das, a confidant of the chief minister, was shot and grievously injured when he got out of his car on Sunday, allegedly by a police officer who was captured, officials said.

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Marco steals the show at India's first-ever MotoGP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Bezzecchi came out with flying colours registering the best time to grab his third pole of the season.

Inflation rises marginally; factory output slows

Inflation rises marginally; factory output slows

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The Reserve Bank of India, which mainly factors in retail inflation to decide its monetary policy, has been tasked by the government to ensure the rate of price rise remains around 4 per cent.

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

'Employees are looking for a stable career rather than jumping from one company to another'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Those who want stability in life have started looking at opportunities outside of the start-up ecosystem.'

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Anil Swarup: A saviour for the crisis-hit coal sector

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

For Swarup, the job would not be just challenging but also tricky, given the negativity attached to the sector.

Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend

Prospects remain healthy for NBFCs, bank credit shows a strong trend

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

While rising interest rates and tighter liquidity are giving negative signals for the financial sector, increasing economic activity could mean higher business volumes for lenders. Liquidity in the banking system has moved from Rs 8 trillion surplus into a deficit of Rs 33,000 crore over the 2022 calendar year. By the end of November, bank credit had grown 17.5 per cent YoY (year-on-year).

India's growth slows to 4.4% in Dec quarter on manufacturing woes

India's growth slows to 4.4% in Dec quarter on manufacturing woes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

India's economic growth slowed down to 4.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2022-23 mainly due to poor performance of the manufacturing sector. In October-December 2021, the economy grew by 11.2 per cent and by 6.3 per cent in the July-September 2022 quarter, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Tuesday.

Results preview: India Inc likely to report highly profitable Q4

Results preview: India Inc likely to report highly profitable Q4

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Brokerages expect India Inc to report an upturn in earnings for the March quarter of 2022-23, after a relatively muted showing in the previous two quarters. This growth is expected to be led by banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies, FMCG firms, and automobile makers. The combined net profit of the Nifty50 companies (excluding Adani Enterprises) is expected to have grown 15.6 per cent to Rs 1.77 trillion in Q4FY23, from Rs 1.53 trillion a year ago.

Mittal Steel may invest in Jharkhand

Mittal Steel may invest in Jharkhand

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

UK-based Mittal Steel on Wednesday said it was undertaking a technical visit to Jharkhand for studying the potential of investment in the metal and mining sector.

Low-coal stock may push India to another power crisis in July-Aug: Report

Low-coal stock may push India to another power crisis in July-Aug: Report

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The current coal stock stands at 13.5 million tonnes at pithead power stations and 20.7 MT cumulatively at all power plants across the country.

Near-term demand worries to weigh on Hindalco stocks

Near-term demand worries to weigh on Hindalco stocks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Hindalco's first quarter (Q1FY23) results indicate healthy domestic volumes for aluminium and copper, and lower cost of production. Subsidiary Novelis saw weak volume trends but it managed to push operating profit margins on a better mix and pricing hikes. The weak global outlook on aluminium is a cause for ongoing concern.

Industrial production rises 7.1% in November

Industrial production rises 7.1% in November

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India's industrial production rose by 7.1 per cent in November 2022 after contracting in October, according to official data released on Thursday. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 1 per cent in November 2021.

Economy's double whammy

Economy's double whammy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Retail inflation inches up to 3.77%; IIP growth dips to 3-month low

Earnings boost lifts early bird results; profit up 15.2% in March quarter

Earnings boost lifts early bird results; profit up 15.2% in March quarter

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The early bird results for the January-March quarter of 2022-23 (Q4FY23) show a pick-up in earnings growth, despite a slowdown in revenue growth, thanks to a decline in input costs and lower provisioning for bad loans by banks. The combined net profit of 66 companies that have, so far, declared their quarterly results was up 15.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q4FY23, an improvement from 4.3 per cent YoY growth in Q3. Net sales growth of these companies, however, slowed down to 11.5 per cent YoY in January-March 2023, the slowest rate in eight quarters.

Industrial production up 11.7% in June

Industrial production up 11.7% in June

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

On a cumulative basis, the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for the first quarter this fiscal grew by 10.3 per cent as compared to 7.7 per cent in the year-ago period, according to the official figures released on Friday.

India's industrial output grows 6.4% in Aug

India's industrial output grows 6.4% in Aug

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

India's industrial output grew a better-than-expected 6.4 per cent in August compared with a downwardly revised 4.1 per cent growth a month ago.

Betting on India's growth, top steel firms in midst of big expansion plans

Betting on India's growth, top steel firms in midst of big expansion plans

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

On June 30, mining and metals giant Vedanta, announced that it had decided to initiate a strategic review of its steel and steel-making raw material businesses. The review would begin immediately and evaluate a broad range of options, including but not limited to a potential strategic sale of some or all of the steel businesses, the company said in its stock exchange filing. The signs have been there - approaches had been made to steel players over the past year. Last December, Anil Agarwal, chairman Vedanta group, told Business Standard that the steel plant capacity was about 3 million tonnes (mt).

India's industrial output falls in Dec

India's industrial output falls in Dec

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

India's industrial production shrunk for the third straight month in December, dragged down by weak investment and consumer demand and pointing to continued sluggishness in Asia's third-largest economy.

Banking, public transport services hit on day 1 of Bharat bandh

Banking, public transport services hit on day 1 of Bharat bandh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29 to protest against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people.

Hit by short supply, 'black diamond' fails to dazzle sector

Hit by short supply, 'black diamond' fails to dazzle sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Against a widening 142 MT demand-supply gap and a huge over 12,000 MW power capacity addition plans, warring ministries, specially Coal and MoEF, remaining at loggerheads throughout the year over contentious issue of 'go' and 'no go' mining zones gave much fodder to media.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.