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Gold loan customers brace for bad news as gold sinks to 4-year low

Gold loan customers brace for bad news as gold sinks to 4-year low

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The precious metal has now lost Rs 280 in last three days.

Sensex ends at 2-week low amid weak global cues

Sensex ends at 2-week low amid weak global cues

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The broader markets underperformed benchmark indices as the BSE Mid-cap and Small-cap tumbled over 2%.

Emerging markets growth remains lacklustre in Sep: HSBC

Emerging markets growth remains lacklustre in Sep: HSBC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The HSBC Emerging Markets Index, a monthly indicator derived from the PMI surveys, remained only just above the neutral threshold of 50.0 in September, signalling muted output growth in emerging markets.

Rupee tumbles to 2-week low, breaches 68-mark vs US dollar

Rupee tumbles to 2-week low, breaches 68-mark vs US dollar

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The American currency regained its buoyant strength after a brief sideways movement following overnight US Fed's optimistic tone about the future of the US economy

China's 2015 GDP growth slowest in 25 years

China's 2015 GDP growth slowest in 25 years

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Some analysts argue that Beijing has been too cautious in lowering rates and freeing up cash in the banking system, keeping real interest rates too high given low returns on investment.

President Putin revels in Russia's unexpected World Cup form

President Putin revels in Russia's unexpected World Cup form

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Increasingly isolated on the global stage, the World Cup has so far helped Vladimir Putin send a defiant message to his opponents that Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.

Stocks decline for 5th day on CAD, US rate hike worries

Stocks decline for 5th day on CAD, US rate hike worries

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The broader NSE Nifty too fell below the 10,100 level by dropping 100.10 points to end at 10,094.25

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savoured a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin's government derided Western efforts to isolate him.

GDP rebound fails to lift markets, Sensex sinks 316 points

GDP rebound fails to lift markets, Sensex sinks 316 points

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The 50-issue NSE Nifty too cracked the 10,200-mark and hit a low of 10,108.55 before finishing 104.75 points, or 1.02 per cent down at 10,121.80.

India services PMI jumps to 5 month-high in Nov: HSBC

India services PMI jumps to 5 month-high in Nov: HSBC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

A figure above 50 indicates that the sector is expanding, while a figure below that level means contraction.

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

'Am contesting polls to deny BJP a cakewalk'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

'Rahul Gandhi was given the impression that if the seat was given to me, then the alliance would be broken in all 40 seats.'

Brexit knocks off Rs 1.8 trillion from Indian stock markets

Brexit knocks off Rs 1.8 trillion from Indian stock markets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

UK operations of several Indian companies might take a hit.

Industrial output rose 2.4% in August

Industrial output rose 2.4% in August

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Production at factories, mines and utilities likely rose an annual 2.4 per cent in August, up from July's 0.5 per cent rise, according to the survey of 26 economists.

Rupee snaps 2-day losing run, up 4 paise at 67.90

Rupee snaps 2-day losing run, up 4 paise at 67.90

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The dollar's weakness against some currencies overseas limited the rupee's fall.

Euro 2016: Football fever grips France ahead of Romania opener

Euro 2016: Football fever grips France ahead of Romania opener

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

France kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Romania on Friday with the host nation desperate for a ray of sunshine after being hit by strikes, floods and scandals in the build-up. Protests against a labour law and torrential rain that has caused the Seine river to rise to levels not seen in decades have created a bleak backdrop to the tournament where France will start as favourites. A state of emergency is also still in force after last November's Islamist attacks killed 130 people in Paris at several sites including the Stade de France, the venue for Friday's opening game.

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

India scored a self-goal with Modi's note ban, taunts Chinese daily

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India lost fastest growing major economy tag to China in the March quarter with a GDP growth of 6.1%

Sensex closes at 2-week low, goes down 115 pts in muted trade

Sensex closes at 2-week low, goes down 115 pts in muted trade

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Out of the 30-share Sensex pack, 21 ended lower and one remained unchanged

Sensex ends below 27K-mark on Fed worries, Middle East tension

Sensex ends below 27K-mark on Fed worries, Middle East tension

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

On the gaining side, Hero Moto, SBI, HDFC, HUL and L&T have gained between 1-1.4 per cent.

Oil plunges to 6-1/2-year low on China concerns

Oil plunges to 6-1/2-year low on China concerns

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

US crude is now more than 17 per cent below its opening price at the start of the month and Brent is down more than 16 per cent.

Rupee plunges to new 2-year low of 65.10 on yuan woes

Rupee plunges to new 2-year low of 65.10 on yuan woes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

The domestic currency had last touched 65-level and ended at 65.24 on September 6, 2013. It moved in a range of 64.63 and 65.23 during the day.

Rupee ends lower by 13 paise at 66.55 vs US dollar

Rupee ends lower by 13 paise at 66.55 vs US dollar

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In forward market, premium for dollar declined in view of mild receivings from exporters.

5 Key talking points ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City clash

5 Key talking points ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Champions League quarter-final between Liverpool and Manchester City is one of the most anticipated games of the season pitting the Premier League's runaway leaders against the top scorers in Europe's elite competition.

Gold slides to 2-year low on weak global cues, down Rs 300

Gold slides to 2-year low on weak global cues, down Rs 300

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Silver also fell further by Rs 150 to Rs 34,200 per kg.

'I still suffer from trauma'

'I still suffer from trauma'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Who will give me that (lost) time?' 'The stress I have gone through, the stress my family has gone through.' 'We have not laughed in seven, eight years.'

Oil prices plunge again as UAE defends holding production

Oil prices plunge again as UAE defends holding production

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Oil prices continued their rout on Tuesday with Brent crude and U.S. WTI both falling to their lowest in almost six years as a big OPEC producer stood by the group's decision not to cut output to tackle a glut in the market.

Aping TN, Congress opens Indira canteens in Karnataka

Aping TN, Congress opens Indira canteens in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The canteens would provide breakfast at Rs 5 and lunch and dinner at a cost of Rs 10.

Sensex, Nifty on a record-breaking spree; end at new highs

Sensex, Nifty on a record-breaking spree; end at new highs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Sensex ended at a fresh record closing high of 28,889 while Nifty ended at a fresh record closing high of 8,730.

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Too early for India to replace China as global engine: BNP

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

India's service sector proportionately much larger than China's, while its investment and industrial-production shares are much lower

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Oil drops below $59 for first time since 2009

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Oil fell below $59 a barrel for the first time since May 2009 on Tuesday, extending a six-month selloff as slowing Chinese factory activity and weakening emerging-market currencies added to concerns about demand.

Champions League: Celtic braced for Manchester City raiders

Champions League: Celtic braced for Manchester City raiders

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has a goalkeeping dilemma to resolve before ManchesterCity turn up for their Group C Champions League match in Glasgow on Wednesday.

After Brazil's early Copa exit, speculation rife about Dunga's future

After Brazil's early Copa exit, speculation rife about Dunga's future

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Defiant Brazil manager Dunga brushed off suggestions that early elimination from the Copa America would cost him his job on Sunday, telling reporters that he feared 'only death' and not unemployment.

PadMan Review: Akshay crusades for a new cause

PadMan Review: Akshay crusades for a new cause

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

'PadMan has its premise in place. Now if only it had some wings,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rupee falls for second day; weak Asian peers hurt

Rupee falls for second day; weak Asian peers hurt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Dealers attributed the fall in the rupee on Tuesday to dollar's gains against other currencies overseas, but a higher opening in the domestic equity market capped the fall.

Asiad, Day 11: History-makers Swapna, Arpinder the stars as India extends athletics golden run

Asiad, Day 11: History-makers Swapna, Arpinder the stars as India extends athletics golden run

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Heptathlete Swapna Barman added a dash of heroism to her historic gold medal

Rupee snaps 3-day losing run, up 3 paise at 67.65

Rupee snaps 3-day losing run, up 3 paise at 67.65

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The rupee recovered by three paise to close at 67.65 on fresh selling of dollars by banks and exporters amidst a recovery in equities.

India relaxes FDI rules in various sectors to revive growth

India relaxes FDI rules in various sectors to revive growth

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The move came as the country badly needs capital inflows as the rupee comes under pressure

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

'Fate had a way of pulling them together'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Love has made me a poet, Rahul thought. He could think about her all day long. Sometimes, she entertained his dreams. He did not wish to wait until after Ganesh Visarjan to see her again.

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The HSBC Emerging Markets Index, a monthly indicator derived from the PMI surveys, sank to 50.6 in June from 51.3 in May, signalling the weakest increase in output since May, 2009.

Universal Basic Income: Modiji's ultimate poverty killer

Universal Basic Income: Modiji's ultimate poverty killer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Survey estimated that a UBI that reduces poverty to 0.5 per cent would cost 4-5 per cent of GDP, assuming that those in the top 25 per cent income bracket are not part of the loop.

Oil falls to 6-year lows on China worries

Oil falls to 6-year lows on China worries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

'China's economy continues to slow and the US Fed may still hike rates before the end of the year.'