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Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Given that there are hundreds of players in the shadow banking space, it's hard to make a credible estimate of potential NPAs. That creates more scope for panic, says Devangshu Datta.

These factors will decide rupee's fall against the dollar

These factors will decide rupee's fall against the dollar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rupee will weaken against the dollar in next 12 months, says Reuters poll.

Can Indian markets absorb FII selling?

Can Indian markets absorb FII selling?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It is unlikely that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) might increase their India allocation, given the overweight status for most FPIs.' 'Given the commentary from the Republican Party, an anti-imports approach means money will not flow out of the US.'

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Love trekking? Visit these 10 forts near Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Milind Bhade presents a list of 10 forts near Mumbai that offer a slice of history along with breathtaking views.

Sensex ends below 28,000; IT stocks drag Nifty

Sensex ends below 28,000; IT stocks drag Nifty

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The broader markets, however, outperformed their larger peers.

RBI to leave repo rate on hold next week but cut 25 bps by end-June

RBI to leave repo rate on hold next week but cut 25 bps by end-June

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

RBI will be cautious easing rates further given oil price uncertainties

Sensex snaps 4-day winning run as RBI holds rates

Sensex snaps 4-day winning run as RBI holds rates

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Financials ended mixed despite the status-quo on key rates by the RBI. SBI, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank ended up 0.4-2.5% each.

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

How Brexit and Rexit will impact India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

While the UK will possibly go into recession, the bigger fear is copycat referendums from other EU nations.

Markets end at record highs

Markets end at record highs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

With global markets pushing ahead, enthused by strengthening US jobs market, and also due to prospects of European rate hike, Indian markets also continued the march ahead.

Why RBI will NOT cut rates on April 6

Why RBI will NOT cut rates on April 6

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Achieving inflation target of 4 per cent, recovery after remonetisation and hardening profile of oil prices are some of the risks which the RBI is watching closely, says Gaurav Kapur.

Markets make handsome gains on December F&O expiry

Markets make handsome gains on December F&O expiry

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The top gainers on the Sensex are Gail(India), HDFC, Infosys.

RBI poised to raise rates after inflation surges

RBI poised to raise rates after inflation surges

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Policymakers have been grappling with high prices for food staples such as onions and potatoes even after the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point in each of its previous two reviews.

RBI's 0.25% interest rate cut may lead to lower EMIs

RBI's 0.25% interest rate cut may lead to lower EMIs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

With Deputy Governor Viral Acharya and another member Chetan Ghate voting for a status quo, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das and three others outvoted them for reduction in repo rate to 6.25 per cent from the existing 6.50 per cent.

Sensex logs gains for 5th day in choppy trade, up 72 points

Sensex logs gains for 5th day in choppy trade, up 72 points

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The broader markets outperformed the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gained 0.4% each

'RBI to hold rates on Sep 30; may cut in Feb'

'RBI to hold rates on Sep 30; may cut in Feb'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

According to the global financial services major, the Consumer Price Index based inflation is peaking off and is expected to be around 7.5-8 per cent in September.

RBI adopted balanced approach, says Montek

RBI adopted balanced approach, says Montek

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Reserve Bank, in its mid term review of the monetary policy on Friday, decided to hike short term policy rate by 0.25 per cent after a gap of two years and ease liquidity by reducing the marginal standing facility rate for banks.

Rupee slips 10 paise to 67.20 on renewed dollar demand

Rupee slips 10 paise to 67.20 on renewed dollar demand

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Dealers attributed the rupee's fall to increased demand for the US currency from importers.

Street expects RBI to hold rates for the entire fiscal

Street expects RBI to hold rates for the entire fiscal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

As many as nine respondents said RBI would hold the repo rate at 8% till March-end, 2015

Bharat punctures hopes of boost in FMCG demand

Bharat punctures hopes of boost in FMCG demand

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Recent data from market analytics firm Nielsen shows that the rural market in the country's 630,000-odd villages is pulling down the overall FMCG business.

FPI net inflows at Rs 49k cr in FY17; debt takes back seat

FPI net inflows at Rs 49k cr in FY17; debt takes back seat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Foreign Portfolio Investors purchased stocks worth about Rs 56,123 crore in 2016-17

India likely to see 5.6% growth in investment, says Citigroup

India likely to see 5.6% growth in investment, says Citigroup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Similarly, the wide-based 50-issue CNX Nifty of the NSE jumped 109.30 points, or 1.46 per cent, to end above 7,500-mark for the first time at 7,583.40.

'We expect the market to swing between greed and fear'

'We expect the market to swing between greed and fear'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'Markets are likely to remain choppy for the next 6 months.'

Sensex ends below 27K; banks, auto fall, metals shine

Sensex ends below 27K; banks, auto fall, metals shine

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Sensex ends belowe 26,800 on domestic concerns.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Even under new series, farm growth in UPA era better than 4 years of NDA

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

For the entire UPA regime, from 2005-06 to 2013-14, the average annual farm growth according to the GDP back series data is 3.8 per cent, which too is higher than the first four years of the NDA, though these two periods aren't comparable because one spans nine years and the other four.

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Big decisions of Modi govt in the last 6 months

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A look at the key decisions taken by the Narendra Modi government in its six months.

RBI unlikely to take the risk of cutting rates

RBI unlikely to take the risk of cutting rates

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The marginal rise in June headline inflation to 4.9 per cent may be a precursor to a pronounced increase in the coming months and RBI is unlikely to cut rates at the forthcoming policy meet on July 30, say analysts.

How runway closure at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports hurting fliers

How runway closure at Mumbai, Bengaluru airports hurting fliers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

According to a survey by travel portal ixigo, economy airfares from Mumbai have shot up by almost 25- 30 per cent till the end of March.

High inflation despite a bumper crop is disturbing: India Inc

High inflation despite a bumper crop is disturbing: India Inc

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Terming the rise in October retail inflation despite a bumper crop as "disturbing", India Inc said the government must immediately address supply side bottlenecks to bring down the consumer price inflation.

Rising interest rates: What debt fund investors should do

Rising interest rates: What debt fund investors should do

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

For existing investors, it may be prudent to redeem their current investments in gilt or dynamic schemes and invest it in short-term funds, if the exit load is not very high, advises Malhar Majumder.

Rupee snaps two-day fall as exporters, corporates sell dollars

Rupee snaps two-day fall as exporters, corporates sell dollars

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The domestic currency had lost 63 paise to close at over four-month low of 61.18 against the dollar in Friday's trade on weakness in global stock markets and a strong US currency overseas.

'Markets are expected to be range-bound for some time'

'Markets are expected to be range-bound for some time'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

As markets enter the new financial year and the long-term capital gains tax on the sale of stock investments kicks in, Abhinav Khanna, head of equities, Citi India, tells Puneet Wadhwa that he remains optimistic on the medium-to-long term growth of India, led by consumption recovery and the green shoots visible in the capex cycle.

StanChart cuts India's FY'14 GDP growth forecast to 4.7%

StanChart cuts India's FY'14 GDP growth forecast to 4.7%

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Standard Chartered on Friday lowered India's growth forecast for the current financial year to 4.7 per cent from earlier 5.5 per cent, citing "upside risks" to inflation and fiscal deficit.

So, what lies ahead for the markets? A lot depends on these factors

So, what lies ahead for the markets? A lot depends on these factors

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Experts suggest domestic factors rather than the Greece crisis would determine the course of the Indian equities.

5 factors that will impact India's banking shares in August

5 factors that will impact India's banking shares in August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The Bank Nifty is high beta anyhow and it could move the broader market.

5 reasons why the Sensex slipped over 500 points on Monday

5 reasons why the Sensex slipped over 500 points on Monday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Most Asian markets were trading weak on Monday.

As prices fall, bullion dealers restock gold

As prices fall, bullion dealers restock gold

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Dealers expect prices to fall further, owing to an impending rate hike in the US

Why the long-term bullish trend remains intact for markets

Why the long-term bullish trend remains intact for markets

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Although the current long-term bullish trend is intact, markets are awaiting clarity on the taper and the Assembly election results.

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Cars in slow lane, but tyre makers see demand uptick

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.