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Investors become poorer by Rs 9.51 lakh cr as markets crash

Investors become poorer by Rs 9.51 lakh cr as markets crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 9.51 lakh crore on Monday morning, following a crash in equity markets where the benchmark Sensex tanked over 2,400 points, mirroring a sharp plunge in global peers. The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 2,401.49 points to 78,580.46 in early trade. Following the sharp decline in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms dropped by Rs 9,51,771.37 crore to Rs 4,47,65,174.76 crore ($5.35 trillion) during the morning trade.

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

8 cr jobs created in last 3-4 years has silenced...: Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

"My aim is to make Maharashtra the world's big financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital," he said.

'Unemployment, poverty caused by wrong governance'

'Unemployment, poverty caused by wrong governance'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The BJP president said that the focus of development should be on agriculture and its allied industries and called for the promotion of PPP model to encourage private entrepreneurs to participate in development projects.

US unemployment: Worse than it looks

US unemployment: Worse than it looks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The most publicized measure of U.S. unemployment tells only part of the story.

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Gehlot's Dilemma: 1,813,302 Jobless Workers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The state's joblessness is three times higher than the national average of 7.8 per cent.

J-K polls: NC to contest 51 seats, Congress 32 as allies seal deal

J-K polls: NC to contest 51 seats, Congress 32 as allies seal deal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The leaders said the list of seats each party will be contesting, as well as the names of the candidates, will be issued later.

UK's unemployment rate dips, millions still jobles

UK's unemployment rate dips, millions still jobles

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom slipped to 7.8 per cent in the three months leading to May, and the number of unemployed people declined to 2.47 million during the same period.

Budget 2024: What economists want from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What economists want from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Budget for 2024-25 should focus on employment generation, besides promoting the manufacturing sector, economists attending the pre-Budget consultation meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Wednesday said. The meeting was attended by National Co-convenor Swadeshi Jagran Manch Ashwani Mahajan, Director and Chief Executive of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) Nagesh Kumar, and TCA Anant among others.

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that surprised many.

MVA agrees on 210 seats, says Raut; Cong claims 96

MVA agrees on 210 seats, says Raut; Cong claims 96

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Patole asserted there are no disagreements within the MVA, adding that discussions on seat-sharing were underway and would conclude soon.

India among countries with highest unemployment rate

India among countries with highest unemployment rate

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Countries such as Pakistan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka have a lower unemployment rate compared to India.

Have no objections: Farooq on taking PDP's support

Have no objections: Farooq on taking PDP's support

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Ahead of counting of votes, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said his party was open to the idea of taking support of Mehbooba Mufti's People's Democratic Party to form government in the Union territory.

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

What Happens If Donald J Trump Wins?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Showing total disregard for the US constitution, Trump has said that this could be the last election to be held in the country. A Trump presidency could lead to mass deportation of undocumented migrants and harsh family separation, warns Aseem Chhabra.

Indian Constitution 'forced' on Goa after liberation: Cong candidate

Indian Constitution 'forced' on Goa after liberation: Cong candidate

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Congress's South Goa candidate Viriato Fernandes has claimed the Indian Constitution was 'forced' on Goa after its liberation from the Portuguese rule in 1961.

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Movement in the stock market this week will largely be driven by global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said. Equity benchmark indices, which are on a dream run for the past several days, will also track trading in global oil benchmark Brent crude and movement of rupee against the US dollar. "The next FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting is scheduled for mid-September, but before that, the market will be closely watching upcoming US economic data.

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

India's Economic Reality And The Hype

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

From connectivity woes to infrastructure advancements and the startup boom, there is a gulf between claims and reality in India's economic landscape, points out Devangshu Datta.

Unemployment rate highest among Christians: Survey

Unemployment rate highest among Christians: Survey

Rediff.com9 May 2007

A survey conducted during 2004-05 showed that in rural and urban areas, the percentage of unemployed Christians was 4.4 and 8.6 respectively.

Freebies Dominate Andhra Assembly Polls

Freebies Dominate Andhra Assembly Polls

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The state's economic health is in focus as it has consistently breached the fiscal deficit in eight of the last 10 years since Telangana's formation.

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Maharashtra: Why BJP Wants To Be Single Largest Party

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

This would give BJP the chance to explore Constitutional options for government formation if there is no clear-cut mandate, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Unemployment rate up at 4.9% in 2013-14

Unemployment rate up at 4.9% in 2013-14

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The unemployment rate among women came down to 12.4 per cent in urban areas

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

'Over 200 of Australia's most senior cricketers are unemployed as of the 1st of July'

Neither panacea nor...: Anand Sharma differs with Cong over caste census

Neither panacea nor...: Anand Sharma differs with Cong over caste census

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Sharma's letter comes at a time the Congress has intensified its demand for a nationwide caste census and promised to carry out the exercise if elected to power in the Lok Sabha elections.

Unemployment lowest in Gujarat, highest in Kerala

Unemployment lowest in Gujarat, highest in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Notwithstanding marginal growth in employment, there were as many as 28 million unemployed persons in the country in 2009-10.

Mamata announces monthly dole to unemployed youth in Bengal

Mamata announces monthly dole to unemployed youth in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Inaugurating the 'Yuvashree' scheme, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said 100,000 youths enrolled in employment exchanges would receive the amount every month in the first phase, while maintaining that it was not an unemployment allowance but 'assistance' for them to meet their expenses.

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

BJP makes inroads in Dalit, Jat strongholds of Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana by bucking anti-incumbency, managed to make significant inroads into the Dalit seats and Jat strongholds.

Why analysts are expecting a turnaround for IT companies

Why analysts are expecting a turnaround for IT companies

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

In previews of Q2FY25 and beyond, industry analysts are expecting a turnaround for IT services. High teens earnings per share or EPS growth is expected for the next two-three financial years. The hopes are backed by deal wins of above $100 billion as at Q1FY25, up 16.6 per cent year-on-year ( Y-o-Y).

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

'Mahaul' in our favour, but...: Sonia to Congressmen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Noting that elections will be held in four states, she urged party leaders to sustain the momentum and goodwill that had been generated for the party in the Lok Sabha elections.

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Several ex-members of banned Jamaat join fray in J-K

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

While Jamaat cannot take part in the elections due to the ban imposed on it by the Union home ministry, it had shown interest in participating in the polls during the Lok Sabha elections if the ban were removed.

J-K polls: BJP fields terror victim's niece from Kishtwar

J-K polls: BJP fields terror victim's niece from Kishtwar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

She emphasised security and employment as her primary issues for the upcoming elections.

US unemployment rate remains unchanged at 7.6%

US unemployment rate remains unchanged at 7.6%

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The US unemployment rate in June has remained unchanged at 7.6 per cent as more than 195,000 jobs were added to the economy this month, latest official figures said.

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

"PWD officials had informed us that a wall of the mosque was in PWD land and we were served a notice. So we decided to demolish the wall," Iqbal Ali, a member of the mosque committee, said earlier.

Survey to show fall in unemployment rate

Survey to show fall in unemployment rate

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The second annual employment and unemployment survey 2010-11, by the Labour Bureau, will show an improvement in the employment situation, officials said, while attributing the positive trend to a change in methodology, sample size and some extent to an improved labour situation in the country.

Unemployment rates in world's major countries

Unemployment rates in world's major countries

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Unemployment rates are increasing all across the world.

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!' 'And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.' 'Don't forget, it keeps adding every year.'

Highest and lowest unemployment rates in Indian states

Highest and lowest unemployment rates in Indian states

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

India's jobless rate stood at 3.8 per cent during the last fiscal, with Daman and Diu and Gujarat topping the list of least unemployed among states and UTs.

Recession fears add to IT sector concerns

Recession fears add to IT sector concerns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Fear of a recession in the US due to rising unemployment has added to the concerns of India's IT services sector, which was seeing some growth returning after Q1FY25 results. The Nifty IT closed 3.26 per cent down, as major IT services companies' stock value fell. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services firm, saw its stock price fall 4 per cent during intraday trading.

Unemployment rate in world's major economies

Unemployment rate in world's major economies

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at unemployment rate of people under 25.

Jobs vanish, it's a nightmare for the unemployed

Jobs vanish, it's a nightmare for the unemployed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The unemployment rate in the euro zone has hit the highest since 1995 with the economic crisis forcing many companies to slash jobs.