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Sensex marginally up in see-saw trade, TCS, HDFC fall

Sensex marginally up in see-saw trade, TCS, HDFC fall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The broader NSE Nifty, on the other hand, ended 2.70 points, or 0.02 per cent, lower at 11,555.90 in its third straight day of losses.

Good news for rail passenger: Flexi-fare scrapped for 15 trains

Good news for rail passenger: Flexi-fare scrapped for 15 trains

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Railways has also reduced flexi-fares from 1.5 to 1.4 times the base ticket fare in 101 trains

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

Rupee dives to 3-mth low on strong dollar

Rupee dives to 3-mth low on strong dollar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Most Asian currency and equity markets too suffered steep losses due to US rate hike fears.

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

War on Covid can only be won through vaccines

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The vaccination rate needs to go up by three to four times, assert Ajay Shah and Amrita Agarwal.

Why Pawan Munjal isn't happy with Hero Moto's market share

Why Pawan Munjal isn't happy with Hero Moto's market share

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'We are working on both electric scooters and motorcycles.'

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of its own, notes Pavan Lall.

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Youtuber, travel enthusiast and bike lover Jasminder Singh picks the top bikes that are crafted for long distance journeys.

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'In FY21, as of October, LIC has booked a profit of Rs 18,800 crore through sale of equities.'

Rupee breaches 68-level, tanks 32 pts on dollar scare

Rupee breaches 68-level, tanks 32 pts on dollar scare

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Bouts of month-end dollar demand from banks and importers hit the rupee

FMCG cos see sales volumes surge

FMCG cos see sales volumes surge

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Slowdown? If there is one, producers of colas, tea, biscuits and toiletries -- or fast moving consumer (FMCG) goods -- haven't noticed. All of them are reporting substantial growth in sales volumes in the first three months of 2009. A major reason for this surge in sales is changing income demographics -- newer buyers in small towns are opting for branded products. Also, price cuts have reduced differentials between premium and economy products, inducing consumers to

Why recession insurance will work

Why recession insurance will work

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

It might help alleviate the economic crisis by addressing the root cause of the unwillingness to spend, says Robert J Shiller.

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Indian aviation: A few hits, many misses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The disappointment of the year is government's failure in finalising the re-drafted aviation policy.

5 tips for your financial well-being

5 tips for your financial well-being

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Here's how you can ensure you have enough in your kitty and be in command of your finances.

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

'A third of the hotels might close down forever'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With demand drying up, hotels are surviving on quarantine centres and isolation facilities.

Sensex ends 192 points lower post RBI policy

Sensex ends 192 points lower post RBI policy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

TCS was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, sliding 3.17 per cent, followed by HCL Tech, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Tata Steel, Kotak Bank and L&T, down up to 2.34 per cent.

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'

Rupee on free fall; lands up at fresh lifetime low of 71.58/$

Rupee on free fall; lands up at fresh lifetime low of 71.58/$

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The ballooning of crude prices has significantly increased the country's oil import bill and it can also lead to a worsening of the current account deficit and fiscal deficit for the domestic economy.

Airlines cut business class fares

Airlines cut business class fares

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Faced with a 10 to 15 per cent fall in passenger traffic, business class travel is coming down to earth. For the first time, Jet Airways and Paramount are introducing apex (advance purchase) fares and Kingfisher and state-owned Air India are offering free travel for spouses to boost bookings for this premium service.

Well-being of farmers a priority for govt: Modi

Well-being of farmers a priority for govt: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Reaching out to different sections of society, including farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the well-being of 'annadaata' is a priority for the government

Rupee ends 4 paise down at 63.81 against dollar

Rupee ends 4 paise down at 63.81 against dollar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The RBI fixed the reference rate for the dollar at 63.8061 and for the euro at 69.6571.

Rupee drops to over 3-week low ahead of US jobs report

Rupee drops to over 3-week low ahead of US jobs report

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The rupee had ended almost flat at 61.41 against the Greenback in the previous session on Wednesday on alternate bouts of buying and selling.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Superluxury manufacturers feel the pinch of slowdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

From auto to watches, the mood is sombre due to the alarming state of the Indian economy and value erosion in stock market capitalisation.

Rupee tumbles by 44 paise to more than 2-year low at 67.29

Rupee tumbles by 44 paise to more than 2-year low at 67.29

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Fresh dollar demand from banks and importers amidst volatile equities triggered the fall

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Maruti only Indian firm among Morgan Stanley arm's top-20 stocks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading, US, believes the stock is better value for money than others and has a upside as high as 73 per cent. A slowdown in the economy has hit demand and led to a fall in overall consumption in an auto market which till recently was one of the fastest growing in the world.

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sodhi has represented Royals in eight IPL matches, taking nine wickets at an economy rate of 6.69.

Jio Fiber to be launched on September 5. Here are the details

Jio Fiber to be launched on September 5. Here are the details

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Declaring that the plans will come at less than one-tenth of global rates, Ambani said Jio Fiber plans will be priced between Rs 700 to Rs 10,000 per month "to suit every budget".

Why the middle class is upset with Budget 2018

Why the middle class is upset with Budget 2018

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley's fifth Budget has provided little relief to the middle class.

Auto dealers upbeat on revival; see pick-up in festive sales

Auto dealers upbeat on revival; see pick-up in festive sales

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The optimism stems from benign fuel prices, adequate and well distributed rainfall and the recent measures announced by the government to boost liquidity at banks and NBFCs.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

Rupee ends a tad higher at 66.95 against dollar

Rupee ends a tad higher at 66.95 against dollar

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

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

Rupee free fall continues, plunges to new life low of 71.21/$

Rupee free fall continues, plunges to new life low of 71.21/$

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Overall forex market sentiment suffered a sudden reversal of fortune contrary to expectation largely moving in line with local equities, reversing all early strong gains.

Rupee closes 22 paise lower against USD

Rupee closes 22 paise lower against USD

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Domestic equity markets opened with losses which capped the rupee gains.

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Cognizant to hire 23,000 from Indian institutes in 2020!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

India CMD Ramkumar Ramamoorthy clarified Cognizant would continue hiring, and that the earlier job-cut announcement was but a small one, considering the company had around 290,000 employees globally.

Wooing Middle-Income India

Wooing Middle-Income India

Rediff.com31 May 2017

From middle-class it is middle-income India, marketers are chasing for volumes. The 166 million households in this category is the new focus.

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

40 Years Ago...And now: A roller coaster ride for India's airlines

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Life of air passengers was different in the 1970s.

The rush for less cash

The rush for less cash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Initiatives to convince citizens to go cashless.

Maruti plans Jimny before year end

Maruti plans Jimny before year end

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

India's largest automobile manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch the company's entry-level sports utility vehicle, Jimny in the country by the year-end.

Jaitley counters Manmohan, pitches 'honest system' for transformation

Jaitley counters Manmohan, pitches 'honest system' for transformation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"We are trying to transform India's economy where there is a premium on honesty... We switched over from a system which promotes it (corruption, dubious political funding, bribery) into a more ethical system which the developing economies in the world has followed," Jaitley told Times Now.