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'$5 trillion economy by 2024 does not seem possible'

'$5 trillion economy by 2024 does not seem possible'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'We are at $2.7 trillion and 2024 is not far away.' 'The country will need to grow by 9% every year for 5 years continuously and raise the aggregate investment rate to 38% of GDP to achieve the government's target of turning India into a $5 trillion economy.' 'Given the fact that we are only growing at about 5% and our investment rates are only about 30%, it may take a number of years before we can reach that targeted level.'

Opt for a shorter tenure when taking a loan

Opt for a shorter tenure when taking a loan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The extra tenor that you are eligible for will come in handy if the interest rate increases.

Jayasuriya predicts Sri Lanka win

Jayasuriya predicts Sri Lanka win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Sanath Jayasuriya said he expected his side to bowl South Africa out on a crumbling pitch during the final day.

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Indian software firms have been retraining their workforce in emerging technology areas, also helping them get certified

Fadnavis escapes unhurt after his chopper crash-lands in Latur

Fadnavis escapes unhurt after his chopper crash-lands in Latur

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Fadnavis had gone to Latur in Marathwada region when the mishap occurred.

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'

PHOTOS: Lethal Lungi leaves India in a twist

PHOTOS: Lethal Lungi leaves India in a twist

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and India in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

StanChart offers home loans at 7.49%

StanChart offers home loans at 7.49%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Standard Chartered Bank on Tuesday announced a special variable rate offer of 7.49 per cent per annum for home loans across all tenures up to 20 years.

Mayank Agarwal: I am happy, but I'd have liked more runs

Mayank Agarwal: I am happy, but I'd have liked more runs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

'I had a lot of emotions when I got the cap.' 'It wasn't easy to get hold of those emotions and focus there, but it needed to be done.'

Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry

Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'Pravin Rao's commitment and contribution to the company has been immense, and his partnership over the past three years has been critical to the successes and growth of our company,' said Vishal Sikka, chief executive officer at Infosys.

Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic system

Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic system

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

With the launch of a pilot project to alert commuters about the traffic situation, Ahmedabad became the first Indian city to get an Intelligent Traffic System (ITS).

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender

Gambhir on why he had 'an unfulfilled career'

Gambhir on why he had 'an unfulfilled career'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir has always been a non-conformist but he has had no regrets even if it meant an 'unfulfilled career' and a 'lot of enemies' because he could 'sleep peacefully at night'.

Yadav on his metamorphosis into an asset bowler

Yadav on his metamorphosis into an asset bowler

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

'With more matches, I began realising what to do and what not. I slowly realised my strength and weaknesses. Now I have a better idea' 'At times it's very difficult to bowl against him (Steve Smith). You bowl with a particular plan but sometimes he changes his stance, shuffles from leg-stump to off, opening up, sort of affects your plan'

Playing two spinners in Lord's Test a tempting thought, says Kohli

Playing two spinners in Lord's Test a tempting thought, says Kohli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The India captain dropped a hint that a second spinner in either Ravindra Jadeja or Kuldeep Yadav could be an option for the second Test at Lord's as the surface looks dry.

Who will be the big sectoral gainers in 2019?

Who will be the big sectoral gainers in 2019?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

There are also signs that the private sector investment cycle is slowly coming back, as capacity utilisation figures across industry continue to slowly creep up. A pickup in investments will front load profitability, says Akash Prakash.

Soccer PIX: Real scrape to win; Neymar stars for PSG

Soccer PIX: Real scrape to win; Neymar stars for PSG

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Brazil midfielder Casemiro stretched Real's advantage right before halftime with a gut-busting run to meet a cross from compatriot Vinicius, but Levante hit back shortly after the interval through former Madrid forward Borja Mayoral.

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The new design begins with a layer of thermally conductive material that rests on the skin and spreads out the heat.

Rabada's double strike gives South Africa sight of victory

Rabada's double strike gives South Africa sight of victory

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Firebrand fast bowler Kagiso Rabada bagged two wickets as South Africa reduced England to 52 for three at the close of day four of the final Test on Monday.

Centurion Park Test: Captain Cook steadies England after De Kock ton

Centurion Park Test: Captain Cook steadies England after De Kock ton

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Alastair Cook posted his first half-century of the series with an unbeaten 67 as England closed day two of the final Test on 138 for two, still 337 runs behind South Africa at Centurion Park on Saturday.

HDFC drops home loan rates by 0.5-0.75%

HDFC drops home loan rates by 0.5-0.75%

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

HDFC has joined the interest rate war on housing loans by slashing both variable and fixed rates by 0.5 to 0.75 per cent for individual loans with effect from February 5.\n\n

How can India be a $4.5-trillion economy?

How can India be a $4.5-trillion economy?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

According to the global business information, knowledge and insight provider, India is likely to achieve an average growth rate of around 7.5 per cent during FY15-FY20.

Top Infosys executives' salaries raised to Rs 6 crore

Top Infosys executives' salaries raised to Rs 6 crore

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

With Infosys reportedly increasing the pay packages of senior executives, including executive vice-presidents and a few vice-presidents, threefold, the Indian information technology (IT) services space might well get a new benchmark.

What your Credit Score says about you

What your Credit Score says about you

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Lenders get a clear idea about your financial health, risk profile and personality trait

Lessons for the govt to help crisis-hit farmers

Lessons for the govt to help crisis-hit farmers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

We need to invest in the science of monsoons and weather forecasting.

IDBI Home cuts rates by 0.25%

IDBI Home cuts rates by 0.25%

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Taking a cue from State Bank of India, IDBI Homefinance Ltd has cut home loans rates by 0.25 per cent across all maturities.

How much coffee is just right for you?

How much coffee is just right for you?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Caffeine, the drug that gives coffee its kick, works differently, depending on the consumer's weight, gender, hormonal shifts and a variety of other factors.

Sikka promotes 5,000 employees to keep them back at Infosys

Sikka promotes 5,000 employees to keep them back at Infosys

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Sources said the promotions, most of those on the delivery side of the business, would be handed out before October.

The human price of climate change

The human price of climate change

Rediff.com14 May 2018

What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?

England need to show guts and application to get back into game

England need to show guts and application to get back into game

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

With England gasping for breath after losing half their side on day two, assistant coach Paul Farbrace said he was not surprised by how the day panned out at Visakhapatnam on Friday.

In defence of farm loan waivers

In defence of farm loan waivers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

How best to tackle India's water crisis

How best to tackle India's water crisis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The tragedy is not the inevitable drought or the inevitable flood. It is our inevitable lack of ability to push and get done what needs to be done, says Sunita Narain.

'The forecast for deficit monsoons remains'

'The forecast for deficit monsoons remains'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

'All El Ninos are not associated with the deficient monsoon.'

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Cell phone towers with 4G technology might certainly impact the lives of birds, and humans.' 'This needs a greater amount of investigation, research and mapping in the country.'

How bad is deflation for the economy

How bad is deflation for the economy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

If oil prices rise, the government would face an uncomfortable political decision.