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Growth finally back in services sector; PMI stood at 52.7

Growth finally back in services sector; PMI stood at 52.7

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

While manufacturing firms cut jobs for the first time in 20 months to sharply reduce costs, services providers continued their hiring spree.

'Steel demand is expected to pick up in H2'

'Steel demand is expected to pick up in H2'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

The escalating trade war between China and the US could be an opportunity for India.

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

Malik: When God takes over a human colony

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We feel thrust into a motion picture that has all the makings of a carnival but no real fireworks,' Sreehari Nair notes after watching Malik.

India's growth to pick up in 2013-14: FinMIn

India's growth to pick up in 2013-14: FinMIn

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

India's economy is capable of absorbing $50 billion in foreign direct investment per year, feels FM.

Bankers exchange views at pre-budget meet with FM

Bankers exchange views at pre-budget meet with FM

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Officials from 22 banks made representations before the minister and his panel about the industry expectations from the next financial budget.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

Warner slow off the blocks again. Here's why...

Warner slow off the blocks again. Here's why...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In Australia's first game in Bristol against Afghanistan, arguably the weakest bowling unit at the tournament, Warner scored an unbeaten 89 to guide his side to an easy seven-wicket win.

Moody's maintains stable outlook on India's ratings

Moody's maintains stable outlook on India's ratings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

But says govt finances the weakest aspect of the country's macroeconomic profile.

Chidambaram wants caps on FDI relaxed

Chidambaram wants caps on FDI relaxed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Will help to reduce current account deficit and restore growth.

South Korea aware of mighty task ahead

South Korea aware of mighty task ahead

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

South Korea must defy their status as the weakest team in the group and upset a resurgent Mexico if they are to keep their World Cup hopes alive, captain Ki Sung-yueng said.

India outperforms China in manufacturing, services growth

India outperforms China in manufacturing, services growth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

India's manufacturing expanded at a faster pace than China

The BEST and WORST of Johnny Depp

The BEST and WORST of Johnny Depp

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

One of the most exciting actors of his generation, Johnny Depp turned 50 on June 9.

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

PIX: Windies win but Gayle fails in World Cup swansong

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

West Indies won the battle of the ICC World Cup's basement dwellers, beating Afghanistan by 23 runs in their final group match at Headingley on Thursday.

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Modi meets Ambani, Tata, other biz leaders to discuss economy ahead of Budget

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Further stimulus measures are expected in the upcoming Budget where the focus is likely to be on reforms, including some structural measures such as reducing red tape and boosting foreign direct investment. The meeting with industrialists is in the series of discussions that Modi has had during the last couple of weeks to seek suggestions to revive growth.

Manmohan Singh is the BJP's biggest asset

Manmohan Singh is the BJP's biggest asset

Rediff.com14 May 2013

In the present prime minister, the BJP has its weakest possible opponent. Why don't they just let him stay, asks A Ganesh Nadar.

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A common feature in India is the lag between the occurrence of frauds and the time they are actually reported.

India's manufacturing growth slips to 9-mth low

India's manufacturing growth slips to 9-mth low

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

The index, however has remained above the 50 mark - below which it indicates contraction - for more than three years now.

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

All eyes on Dhoni as IPL kick starts amid COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The tournament, which has been shifted to the UAE due to five million plus COVID cases in India, is a 'TV-only event', expected to be lapped up by all and sundry who crave for cricket and Bollywood in equal measure during prime time.

'Team India played with the same intensity in three Tests'

'Team India played with the same intensity in three Tests'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Sunil Gavaskar has lauded India for their dominating performances against Australia in the ongoing Test series.

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

There can be no one answer to the question at the centre of an anxious debate across a world coping with COVID-19 and wondering what will happen if another one comes, but the global scientific community has been working on multiple tracks to ensure that humankind is better prepared.

RBI seen cutting repo rate by 25 bps: Poll

RBI seen cutting repo rate by 25 bps: Poll

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Majority of the experts expect a 25 basis point reduction.

India's manufacturing growth was steady in Sep

India's manufacturing growth was steady in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

The index has remained above the 50-mark, below which it indicates contraction, for more than three years now.

India services PMI falls to 13-month low in November

India services PMI falls to 13-month low in November

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The services sector suffering due to slowing orders, says HSBC.

Heavy dollar demand sinks rupee by 40 paise

Heavy dollar demand sinks rupee by 40 paise

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The rupee resumed lower at 54.37 per dollar as against the last closing level of 54.07 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market.

Manufacturing fell to 5-month low in March

Manufacturing fell to 5-month low in March

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), fell from 52.1 in February to a five-month low of 51.0 in March, indicating the slowest improvement in operating conditions recorded by the survey since last October.

Chinese economy posts slowest growth in 13 years

Chinese economy posts slowest growth in 13 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The Chinese economy grew at its slowest pace in 13 years posting 7.8 per cent year-on-year growth in 2012 amid external jitters and domestic woes.

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

What sending Jallikattu to the Oscars means

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

To an award show that's famous for honouring artists belatedly, we have sent as our official entry one of our major film-makers's weakest work yet, feels Sreehari Nair.

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

'Stars aligned' says confident Federer ahead of final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

'Djokovic is going to feel pressure, that's for sure, but then for Federer it might be his last chance'

Govt response to the pandemic was right

Govt response to the pandemic was right

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government kept its nerve in the face of a massive shock. It chose not to resort to a massive fiscal stimulus. It focused instead on providing liquidity support and easing restrictions on movement in stages, observes T T Ram Mohan.

UPA government won't last till 2014: Advani

UPA government won't last till 2014: Advani

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Accusing the government of using the Central Bureau of Investigation to remain in power, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Friday said he was "almost sure" that it will not last till 2014.

Rate cut may have to wait until Jan

Rate cut may have to wait until Jan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Some see CRR cut as tight liquidity continues.

India's headline inflation seen picking up in Nov

India's headline inflation seen picking up in Nov

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

A Reuters poll forecast the wholesale price index , India's main inflation measure, rose an annual 7.6 per cent in November, up from 7.45 per cent in October.

Even without US 'cliff,' world economy teeters

Even without US 'cliff,' world economy teeters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The global economy is on edge - and that's without the U.S. "fiscal cliff."

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The US economy added 160,000 jobs in April, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.

Substance over style the key for South Korea's Son

Substance over style the key for South Korea's Son

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Son Heung-min sported a shock of dyed yellow hair at the last World Cup in Brazil to stand out from the crowd, but four years on in Russia the South Korean forward is opting for substance over style as he bids to live up to lofty expectations.

Monsoon deficit may impact prices: RBI

Monsoon deficit may impact prices: RBI

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Though monsoon risks to overall economic growth could be limited due to small share of agriculture output in GDP, the impact may be significant because it affects the poor through inflation and income, RBI noted in its 'First Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13'.

India among top 10 FDI recipients in 2019

India among top 10 FDI recipients in 2019

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

India attracted an estimated $49 billion FDI in 2019, a 16 per cent increase from the $42 billion recorded in 2018.

Re drops 37 paise as dollar demand surges

Re drops 37 paise as dollar demand surges

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The rupee had strengthened by 20 paise to close at 55.11 against dollar in Tuesday's trade on fresh selling of US currency by exporters.