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Rupee closes higher on robust foreign inflows

Rupee closes higher on robust foreign inflows

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Foreign investors have bought around $2.4 billion in both debt and equity so far in October, pushing the total inflows to nearly $36 billion so far in the year.

Trump bans transgender people from US military

Trump bans transgender people from US military

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The US president's decision reverses the policy initially approved under Obama.

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Budget 2019: In a first, India to issue sovereign bonds in global market

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

The government planned to borrow 10-15 per cent of the total borrowing offshore. That works out to at least Rs 71,000 crore, or about $10.4 billion at Friday's exchange rate.

Rupee at near one-month high as interim budget sticks to script

Rupee at near one-month high as interim budget sticks to script

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

In New York market, the dollar lost ground against most major rivals on last Friday amid mixed US data on industrial production and consumer sentiment.

Rupee weakens on month-end dollar demand from oil firms

Rupee weakens on month-end dollar demand from oil firms

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Most Asian currencies weakened versus the dollar with the Thai baht and Philipine peso sliding on disappointing economic data.

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Clinton receives long-awaited endorsement from Sanders

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Democrats have coalesced around Clinton's candidacy and has led with endorsements from President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and others.

Zuma resigns, Ramaphosa elected South Africa's new president

Zuma resigns, Ramaphosa elected South Africa's new president

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

In a televised statement he said he was quitting with immediate effect but said he disagreed with his African National Congress party's decision.

Rupee ends flat; inflation in focus

Rupee ends flat; inflation in focus

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

In New York market, the dollar fell further against the euro yesterday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's March meeting detailed risks that could keep interest rates depressed even after the first rate hike.

After 6 years on top, Lakshmi Mittal drops out of SA rich list

After 6 years on top, Lakshmi Mittal drops out of SA rich list

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Mittal's wealth dropped with the Arcelor Mittal share price falling

How far will the Cybertruck go?

How far will the Cybertruck go?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Rupee gains for second day amid broad risk rally

Rupee gains for second day amid broad risk rally

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Domestic shares and other global markets rose on upbeat trade data from China earlier in the day and after a US House deal extending the federal borrowing authority.

After Trump's Twitter blast, US blocks $255M aid to Pak

After Trump's Twitter blast, US blocks $255M aid to Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Trump had blasted Pakistan, saying that they only gave us lies.

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.

Rupee hurt by month-end dollar demand

Rupee hurt by month-end dollar demand

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The rupee had gained five paise to close at 63.25 against the dollar in on Monday's trade on fresh selling of the US currency by exporters amid bullish stocks.

Rupee snaps three-day gains on dollar demand

Rupee snaps three-day gains on dollar demand

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

In New York market, the dollar fell against the Japanese yen yesterday, taking cues from declines in US stocks.

Rupee ends flat; outlook positive

Rupee ends flat; outlook positive

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The partially convertible rupee closed at 61.31/32 per dollar, unchanged from its Tuesday close.

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

England tour and Barmy Army's big income boost for South Africa

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Barmy Army are bringing much more than just their thirst and their songs to the Test cricket arena in South Africa over the next month - an expected 10,000 visitors also provide a marked income boost for the sport, says South African cricket supremo Haroon Lorgat.

Rupee weakens ahead of US jobs data, shares fall

Rupee weakens ahead of US jobs data, shares fall

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Forex dealers said besides the dollar's gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from importers for the American unit put pressure on the rupee but a higher opening in the domestic equity market capped losses.

Rupee posts best daily gain in 3 months

Rupee posts best daily gain in 3 months

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The rupee fell 13 paise to end at 61.21 against the American currency in Wednesday's trade following fresh dollar demand from importers, amid uptick in retail inflation and slowing industrial production growth.

Rupee rises 15 paise to end at over 1-week high

Rupee rises 15 paise to end at over 1-week high

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Traders expect the rupee to remain wedged between the 59.60 and 60.50 levels in the absence of any key triggers in the near-term.

Pak views everything through the lens of fighting India: US lawmakers told

Pak views everything through the lens of fighting India: US lawmakers told

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Poe alleged that Taliban is still based in Pakistan and it came as no surprise when a US drone strike killed Taliban leader Mullah Mansoor.

More pressure in store for the rupee: Barclays

More pressure in store for the rupee: Barclays

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Emerging market currencies including Indian rupee are likely to remain under pressure, though depreciation is expected to slow from here, Barclays said in a research report.

NBFC cash crunch worsens

NBFC cash crunch worsens

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.

Indian-American docs pitch for Murthy's confirmation as surgeon general

Indian-American docs pitch for Murthy's confirmation as surgeon general

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

An influential group of Indian American doctors has campaigned at the Capitol Hill for Dr Vivek Murthy, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the post of surgeon general of the United States.

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The South Africa fast bowler said he had made the difficult decision to sign a four-year contract with Hampshire to ensure his financial security.

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Chinese air force is now a 400,000-person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft -- more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force.

Books Tina Dutta, Riddhi, Rashmi Desai LOVE to read!

Books Tina Dutta, Riddhi, Rashmi Desai LOVE to read!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

A cue for your own reading list, perhaps?

Lorgat, BCCI secretary Patel to discuss SA tour schedule

Lorgat, BCCI secretary Patel to discuss SA tour schedule

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Patel and Cricket South Africa CEO Haroon Lorgat will meet during the upcoming ICC Chief Executives' Committee meeting, in Dubai, on September 16-17.

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

As Afghans head to the polling booths to elect a new president, a contested and fraud-marred elections could potentially throw Afghanistan into a renewed cycle of violence and instability, says Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Rupee depreciates 0.55% to near its lowest ever on China-US trade war

Rupee depreciates 0.55% to near its lowest ever on China-US trade war

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

While far from being a currency war, India does not have much of an option but to depreciate to accommodate its exports at a time when China shows its intent to let its currency depreciate.

Rupee ends 5 paise down against the dollar

Rupee ends 5 paise down against the dollar

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The dollar's weakness against other currencies overseas and a higher opening in the domestic equity market supported the rupee, forex dealers said.

PIX: Inside the George Clooney-Amal Alamuddin wedding

PIX: Inside the George Clooney-Amal Alamuddin wedding

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Hollywood A-lister got hitched to acclaimed London barrister Amal Alamuddin in an intimate ceremony in Italy over the weekend.

Rupee snaps 4-day losing streak as S&P ups rating outlook

Rupee snaps 4-day losing streak as S&P ups rating outlook

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Standard and Poor's raised the outlook for India's "BBB-minus" rating back to "stable" from 'negative,' saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's 'strong' mandate would allow it to implement fiscal and economic reforms.

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

US senator asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

"Selling military hardware to Pakistan -- with a generous subsidy from American taxpayers -- is no way to convince them to become responsible players in the international community and assist in the fight against terrorism," Rand Paul said.

Apple Watch is sleek and stylish but not for everyone

Apple Watch is sleek and stylish but not for everyone

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Loading an app required the watch to pull tremendous amounts of data from iPhones.

Rupee weakens tracking Asian peers

Rupee weakens tracking Asian peers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The rupee has fallen 0.8 per cent so far this year, hitting a one-month low on Friday, hurt by a stronger dollar globally as well as caution ahead of key economic data this month.

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Sunil Nayyar: The man who changed Sony's fortunes in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Sunil Nayyar moved to India as head of sales for Sony.

Rupee recovers from 5-month lows, falls for 2nd week

Rupee recovers from 5-month lows, falls for 2nd week

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Forex dealers said besides the dollar's gains against the euro overseas, increased demand from importers for the US currency and a lower opening in the domestic equity market also put pressure on the rupee.

RBI moves to keep FPIs invested in bond market

RBI moves to keep FPIs invested in bond market

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The RBI had in the past expressed its concerns about allowing foreign investors in short-term paper, because it attracted hot money.

Rupee at near 10-month closing high; RBI remains active

Rupee at near 10-month closing high; RBI remains active

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Weakness of the dollar in the overseas market also boosted the rupee, a forex dealer said.