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IMF trims India's GDP to 7.4% for 2016-17

IMF trims India's GDP to 7.4% for 2016-17

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The global lending agency also said that Brexit has resulted in global economic uncertainty.

Investors don't read surveys!

Investors don't read surveys!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Rajan meets Chidambaram ahead of monetary policy review

Rajan meets Chidambaram ahead of monetary policy review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Raghuram Rajan, who was Chief Economic Advisor in the Finance Ministry before taking over as RBI Governor on September 4, is scheduled to announce the next mid-quarter policy review on December 18.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

Bill Gates bets against dollar

Bill Gates bets against dollar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

"I'm short the dollar," Gates, chairman of Microsoft, said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

World Bank optimistic about India's economic future

World Bank optimistic about India's economic future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

As per the latest government data, India's second quarter economic growth inched up to 4.8 per cent during second quarter (July-September) of 2013-14, well above 4.4 per cent in the first quarter (April-June).

China's saving rate = 50% of GDP

China's saving rate = 50% of GDP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The Chinese savings rate is an astounding 50 per cent of the gross domestic product, the IMF said in its latest world economic outlook.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops

IATA warns of cyber threats to aviation

IATA warns of cyber threats to aviation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Like Air India, there have been recent cyber attacks on some major airlines, including one in Canada, and a global airlines alliance

Foreign investors rush for WEF meet

Foreign investors rush for WEF meet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The 20th India Economic Summit, the annual event organised by the World Economic Forum and Confederation of Indian Industry, will see a large turnout of foreign investors and delegates this year.

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Placing ASEAN at the centre, India acts east

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

By hosting the 10 ASEAN leaders on Republic Day, India amply demonstrated that ASEAN is a central pillar of its Act East policy. But is India 'central' for ASEAN, asks Dr Rahul Mishra.

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

9% GDP growth is possible over 10-15 years, says FinMin

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Indian economy is expected to expand at 8.5-9 per cent over 10-15 year time frame once the structural issues hampering growth are addressed by the government.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With 1.35 billion users of its Internet social network, Facebook Inc would rank as the world's second-most populous nation if it were a country.

Oil drops towards $48 after IMF cuts growth forecast

Oil drops towards $48 after IMF cuts growth forecast

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

OPEC hopes lower fuel prices will stimulate more demand in the long run

Richest 1% to soon own more than rest of the world: Oxfam

Richest 1% to soon own more than rest of the world: Oxfam

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

In 2010, the richest 80 people in the world had a net wealth of $ 1.3 trillion.

Global fundmen on India trip

Global fundmen on India trip

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

'Outsourcing, part of free market'

'Outsourcing, part of free market'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

World Bank President James Wolfensohn has said that outsourcing was a natural consequence of the free market and suggested safety nets be put in place to protect those who lose their jobs.

Stock market regulation: India slips to 62nd in global ranking

Stock market regulation: India slips to 62nd in global ranking

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The country, last year, stood at the 27th spot for effective regulation and supervision of securities exchanges.

IMF sees Indian economy booming

IMF sees Indian economy booming

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Ratan Tata appointed board member of Boao Forum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The 15-member Board of BFA included former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, former Malaysian prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badwai, former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong and former prime minister of France Jean-Pierre Raffarin besides former US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.

How we will shop in the future

How we will shop in the future

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Bad messengers can spoil the party

Bad messengers can spoil the party

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Tsunami tides over BPO concerns

Tsunami tides over BPO concerns

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Slowdown no issue, India to be fastest growing economy in 2016

Slowdown no issue, India to be fastest growing economy in 2016

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The report said South Asia is expected to be the fastest-growing region.

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Visa rules hurting US: Gates

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

How to build a great company

How to build a great company

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

N R Narayana Murthy, Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor, Infosys Technologies, outlines the key ingredients to building a great company and the role of 'compassionate capitalism' in society.

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

India Inc upbeat, global CEOs stay cautious

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Average global growth prospects for the next 12 months and the next three years are 35 per cent and 49 per cent, respectively.

10 stocks that can bring you a fortune in 2015

10 stocks that can bring you a fortune in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Half of the sharp rise in stocks in 2014 was driven by re-ratings - rise in price-to-earning ratios on hopes the new government would turn around the economy which will reflect in corporate earnings.

Global economy: Time to hit the panic button?

Global economy: Time to hit the panic button?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2004

There are several companies that are trading at attractive long-term valuations and are likely to provide investors with adequate returns.

Centre-Hurriyat talks good beginning: Musharraf

Centre-Hurriyat talks good beginning: Musharraf

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

He was quoted by the BBC as saying that the process should continue.

India to log 6.3% growth by 2016; will outpace global peers

India to log 6.3% growth by 2016; will outpace global peers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

India's economic growth is expected to improve to 6.3 per cent in 2016 with the country leading economic recovery in South Asia, according to a United Nations report.

Even Namibia is ahead of India!

Even Namibia is ahead of India!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Oil zooming due to stockpiling

Oil zooming due to stockpiling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

The current sky-high price of oil at $50 a barrel has been caused due to stockpiling by various countries, said Ged Davis, managing director, Centre for Strategic Insight, World Economic Forum, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India a bright spot in slowing world economy: IMF

India a bright spot in slowing world economy: IMF

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Christine Lagarde said the prospect of rising interest rates in the US and China's slowdown are contributing to uncertainty and higher market volatility.

WEF bullish on India summit

WEF bullish on India summit

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

The 20th India Economic Summit to be held in New Delhi later this year will showcase India's advances and accomplishments in integrating with the global economy

Fake stamp papers to be legalised

Fake stamp papers to be legalised

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003