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eLitmus to hire 7500 graduates

eLitmus to hire 7500 graduates

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Announcing its unique recruitment model, eLitmus.com, promoted by IT recruitment firm Browse Consulting, has said that it had signed up with 53 companies in IT, BPO, banking and financial cervices and life science sectors to hire 7500 fresh graduates

Infosys bridges gap with rivals after lucrative deal wins

Infosys bridges gap with rivals after lucrative deal wins

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Infosys has been focusing on winning more lucrative digital technology and automation outsourcing contracts.

Net NPA of banks rises to 1.68% in 2012-13: RBI

Net NPA of banks rises to 1.68% in 2012-13: RBI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Net NPA of the 26 public sector banks, including State Bank of India, rose to 2.02 during the year as compared to 1.53 in the previous fiscal. SBI and its five associates recorded a net NPA of 2.04 per cent against 1.76 per cent in the comparable period.

Industrial growth slows down to 3.7 pc

Industrial growth slows down to 3.7 pc

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

However, growth in factory output in January, as measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production, was better than the 2.53 per cent expansion (revised upward from 1.6 per cent) witnessed in the previous month.

Startup Village ranked India's best incubator

Startup Village ranked India's best incubator

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

More than 50 startups have graduated from Startup Village's Physical and Virtual Incubation Programme and eight startups from Digital Incubation

Is India investing enough in infrastructure?

Is India investing enough in infrastructure?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Yes. Whilst public expenditure is kicking in, the key reason is the decline in private investment

Stocks spurt on economic optimism; Sensex scales 38K

Stocks spurt on economic optimism; Sensex scales 38K

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

ICICI Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 4.64 per cent, followed by Axis Bank at 3.86 per cent and SBI 2.53 per cent.

India Inc Aug-Sep investment plans= Rs 1,75,629 cr

India Inc Aug-Sep investment plans= Rs 1,75,629 cr

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Of the total investment announcements, tracked by an Assocham Eco Pulse study during August and September this year, the petroleum sector attracted Rs 53,300 crore (Rs 533 billion) with Indian Oil Corporation and the Reliance Group planning to pump in Rs 43,500 crore (Rs 435 billion) and Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion) respectively.

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Post FM's lifeline, markets to see best Monday so far in 2019?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Market experts on why the bulls will be on the rampage first thing on Monday after the scrapping of enhanced surcharge on FPIs and other measures to ease the systemic liquidity squeeze and boost demand. Prasanna D Zore reports.

Cabinet doubles Jan Dhan accounts overdraft cap to Rs 10,000

Cabinet doubles Jan Dhan accounts overdraft cap to Rs 10,000

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

In view of the "runaway success" of the scheme, now it has been decided to make it open-ended with more incentives

India Inc has strongest hiring plans for next 3 months

India Inc has strongest hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released on Tuesday also said that hiring activities are picking up in some sectors on the hopes of 'business sentiment turning positive in anticipation of a stable government coming to the helm'.

Industrial production grows by 11% in April-June

Industrial production grows by 11% in April-June

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

As per the first quarter figures on industrial production released by Central Statistical Organisation on Friday, the electricity sector registered a growth of 8.3 per cent as against 5.3 per cent a year ago.

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Jewellers face severe funding crisis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The possibility of the slowdown affecting more players is greater if the industry doesn't get access to easier finance in the next six to eight months.

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Congress manifesto to focus on jobs, farm and banking reforms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The party's research department team, which Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda heads, has sifted through the suggestions received in the last five months, and the manifesto is slated to be released later this month, reports Archis Mohan.

Investor wealth takes Rs 1.43 lakh-cr knock as stocks plummet

Investor wealth takes Rs 1.43 lakh-cr knock as stocks plummet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The benchmark indices fell as Sebi cracked down on 331 suspected shell companies listed on exchanges.

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Do you know the highest salary of an IIM-Ahmedabad grad this year?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

IIM-A saw 36 per cent jump in maximum domestic salary in 2018 placements this year.

Pvt banks lag behind PSU lenders in opening Jan Dhan accounts

Pvt banks lag behind PSU lenders in opening Jan Dhan accounts

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Private sector banks are way behind their PSU peers when it comes to opening financial inclusion accounts under the Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yojana

Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty ends above 9,100; aviation stocks fly high

Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty ends above 9,100; aviation stocks fly high

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices outperformed to gain 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively

Stock picks of the day

Stock picks of the day

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Sensex up 148 points at 13,845

Sensex up 148 points at 13,845

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The markets have opened in the positive terrain on the first day of december, traders have shown their faith in construction, IT, steel, capital goods. The selling pressure was witnessed in oil, auto, telecom stocks.

IMF retains India growth forecast at 7.5% for 2016, 2017

IMF retains India growth forecast at 7.5% for 2016, 2017

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'India has benefited from lower oil prices and remains the fastest-growing large economy in the world.'

How to reverse India's trade deficit

How to reverse India's trade deficit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

A more effective promotion of domestic manufacturing and mining could significantly reduce the trade deficit in key sectors, says T N Ninan.

India Inc more vulnerable now than in recession of 2008

India Inc more vulnerable now than in recession of 2008

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Profitability and cash reserves have halved since the global financial crisis.

Sensex slips from record highs on profit booking, monsoon jitters

Sensex slips from record highs on profit booking, monsoon jitters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

SBI was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.40 per cent, followed by Yes Bank, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Sun Pharma, M&M, ICICI Bank, ONGC, RIL, Asian Paints, Vedanta and HUL, which lost up to 2.37 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher; RIL shines post Q3 show

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher; RIL shines post Q3 show

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Other gainers included Kotak Bank, HCL Tech, ONGC, Asian Paints, Vedanta, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Maruti and TCS, gaining up to 1.41 per cent. Sun Pharma was the top loser, cracking 8.58 per cent.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistani rangers violated ceasefire on Thursday again by firing on 13 border outposts in Samba sector, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

SpiceJet shares hit air pocket, slump nearly 14%

SpiceJet shares hit air pocket, slump nearly 14%

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

SpiceJet slumped slumped almost 14 per cent amid reports that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to withdraw credit facility to the low-cost carrier.

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Will the West Coast refinery take off?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

BPCL's impending privatisation and RIL's stake sale to Saudi Aramco raise questions about the future of the West Coast Refinery, once touted as the world's largest.

Stock picks for the day

Stock picks for the day

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

A month later, India Inc's still grappling with GST

A month later, India Inc's still grappling with GST

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Experts said the slowdown could be attributed to adjustments leading to destocking and the offering of discounts by companies as the government ushered in the new indirect taxation system on July 1.

47% Covid victims in India aged below 60 years: Govt

47% Covid victims in India aged below 60 years: Govt

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

"Also, 35 per cent deaths were recorded in the age group of 45-60 years, 10 per cent in the age group of 26-44 years and one per cent each in the age group of 18-25 years and below 17 years," the health secy said.

March services PMI falls to 3-month low of 47.5

March services PMI falls to 3-month low of 47.5

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

New business orders fall at faster pace, with index at 47.6 in March from 49.5 in February.

India's growth likely to be 5.5% in Oct-Dec quarter: D&B

India's growth likely to be 5.5% in Oct-Dec quarter: D&B

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

India's gross domestic product growth, which had fallen under 5 per cent, is expected to be between 5.4 per cent and 5.9 per cent this fiscal.

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'The good news is that money continues to flow into India-focussed offshore funds.'

52% investors miss rally

52% investors miss rally

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Of the 125 sectors tracked by Business Standard Research Bureau, 62 sectors have lost ground, while 63 others have gained over the May 10 levels.

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian companies struggle to escape debt burden as profit slows.

Markets post 3rd weekly gains on macro cheer, earnings optimism

Markets post 3rd weekly gains on macro cheer, earnings optimism

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The broader NSE Nifty gained 22 points to 10,480.60

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

GDP growth hits 2-year high of 8.2% in Q1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The previous high in quarterly GDP growth was recorded in the January-March quarter of 2015-16 at 9.3 per cent.