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Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Market outlook 2025: Brokerages on opportunities, risks, investible themes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

From the outcome of the general elections and then Union Budget to tepid corporate earnings in the September 2024 quarter (Q2-FY25), sticky inflation and Reserve Bank of India's stance on interest rates, extreme weather conditions, Indian stock markets have braved it all in calendar year 2024.

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

'Don't Harass Good Citizens In The Name Of Bulldozer Justice'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

'I represented India across the world, but here, in my own country, I was treated in this bad manner.' 'Everyone in Prayagraj respects me a lot and it is in this same city that I became homeless.'

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Morgan Stanley joins India downgrade chorus

Morgan Stanley joins India downgrade chorus

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Morgan Stanley on Thursday became the latest brokerage to question the valuations of Indian equities and downgraded them from 'overweight' (OW) to 'equalweight' (EW) and recommended taking some money off the table. "We move tactically EW on India equities after strong relative gains - we expect a structural multi-year earnings recovery, but at 24 times forward price-to-earnings (P/E) we look for some consolidation ahead of US Fed tapering, an RBI hike in February and higher energy costs," Morgan Stanley equity strategists, led by Daniel Blake and Jonathan Garner, said in a note on Asia Pacific markets. The brokerage has upgraded Indonesia to OW, while maintaining an EW stance on China and UW on Taiwan.

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

'We know Bajrang Punia's political colours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'These three wrestlers (Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik) are indirectly or directly part of the Congress.'

Cairn case: Will India manage to save its foreign assets?

Cairn case: Will India manage to save its foreign assets?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

For India to invoke "sovereign" or "state" immunity to safeguard its foreign assets, which are under threat of getting seized in the intensifying legal battle with Cairn Energy, may come with several riders. Experts point out that the Indian government has to first satisfy the French court that the properties or assets that are under consideration are being used to dispense the state's sovereign functions.

Bullish bets on India at a high

Bullish bets on India at a high

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Investors more overweight on India compared to other emerging markets says Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj takes a dig at Ola Electric

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj takes a dig at Ola Electric

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

As a 75-year-old septuagenarian, Bajaj Auto has adapted itself as a nod to competition, regulations, and changing buyer preference. It will continue to do so, said its managing director Rajiv Bajaj at the launch of the all-new Pulsar 250. This was in response to a question on the company's preparedness for disruption by electric two-wheeler start-ups.

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Morgan Stanley's Asia and Global Emerging Markets Strategy Report downgraded software firms on valuation and earnings concerns.

IPL 6: How the nine teams measure up

IPL 6: How the nine teams measure up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Harish Kotian takes a look at how the teams stand ahead of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, which commences on April 3

Oil Min blocks PSUs buying Gujarat Gas stake

Oil Min blocks PSUs buying Gujarat Gas stake

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Govt was vary of giving BJP-leader and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi any kind of advantage on the eve of elections in the state.

United Sikkim hold Mohun Bagan to a goalless draw

United Sikkim hold Mohun Bagan to a goalless draw

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Mohun Bagan struggled to get going against minnows United Sikkim FC to settle for a goalless draw in an I-League fixture at home in Kolkata on Thursday.

The tiny nation that is taking on China

The tiny nation that is taking on China

Rediff.com25 May 2012

China's aggressive posturing over maritime boundaries has caused East Asian countries to look at other powers for support.

RIM gives reins to Heins as President and CEO

RIM gives reins to Heins as President and CEO

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

"Acting on the recommendation of its (RIM) Co-Chief Executive Officers to implement the succession plan they previously submitted to the board, it has unanimously named Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer," RIM said in a statement.

'We are on week to week business planning'

'We are on week to week business planning'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'The fundamentals look strong, but we will have to see if they translate into actual demand.' 'Because the April-May marriage season didn't see much sales due to the lockdown.'

ENGLISH QUIZ: Can YOU complete these proverbs?

ENGLISH QUIZ: Can YOU complete these proverbs?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Answer these questions and test your proverb power!

M&M may set up aircraft financing arm in Australia

M&M may set up aircraft financing arm in Australia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra, the diversified business group with significant interest in automotive and information technology, is looking at setting up an aircraft financing arm in Australia

Two more players report offers from bookies to PCA

Two more players report offers from bookies to PCA

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Match-fixing seems to have spread its root deep into English county cricket with at least two more players and an official reporting approaches by bookmakers to the Professional Cricketers' Association, according to media reports.

US govt objects to Rana seeking details of charges

US govt objects to Rana seeking details of charges

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Federal prosecutors have objected to terror suspect Tahawwur Rana's demand for specific details about his involvement in Indian and Danish terror plots, saying the government has already provided "more than sufficient" information to prepare his defence for trial.

'Mother gave me my life and my identity '

'Mother gave me my life and my identity '

Rediff.com4 May 2011

It was only when Harnoor Channi-Tiwary became a mother, she realised the importance of her mother in her life.

News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source

News Corp considering F1 motor racing bid: Source

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is in the early stages of talks about forming a consortium to acquire control of Formula One motor racing, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Sensex gains 155 points on positive global lead, earnings optimism

Sensex gains 155 points on positive global lead, earnings optimism

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Gains in realty, teck, IT, power, consumer durables, banking and oil & gas stocks helped both the key indices to score gains.

Pranab rules out divestment in govt banks

Pranab rules out divestment in govt banks

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

The minister said at a time when banks in the US and Europe needed government support for survival, banks in India were strong enough to sustain on their own.

Apollo Hospitals to hive off retail pharma biz

Apollo Hospitals to hive off retail pharma biz

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Apollo Hospitals was looking at divesting at least 50 per cent of Apollo Pharmacy, the retail pharmacy network, for Rs 1,000 crore.

Deora lambasts Jet sack order

Deora lambasts Jet sack order

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Petroleum Secretary R S Pandey separately pointed out that the airline had defaulted on payment of fuel bills to oil companies and owed them Rs 259 crore (Rs 2.59 billion). The airline, which is battling to survive the downturn in the industry, has handed out the pink slip to 1,900 employees, mostly cabin crew - which it expected to result in savings of $1 million a month.

Ashok Leyland to up capacity by 50 per cent

Ashok Leyland to up capacity by 50 per cent

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

R N Rao, special director, sales and marketing, Ashok Leyland said the company is going ahead with its expansion of capacity despite a drop in sales during the current financial year owing to the economic slowdown in the country. The company is likely to close the current financial year ending March 2009 with a 30 per cent drop in its sales to around 60,000 units including exports compared to the last fiscal, he said.

Workshop on team building & leadership

Workshop on team building & leadership

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

A two day-module workshop on 'Leadership & Team Building' by Khursheed Merchant.

McDonald's India plans 180-190 more restaurants

McDonald's India plans 180-190 more restaurants

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Fast-food chain McDonald's India said on Tuesday it plans to open 180-190 company-owned restaurants by 2015 with an estimated investment of up to Rs 570 crore (Rs 5.7 billion). "We have 157 restaurants now and we plan to open 180-190 company-owned restaurants by 2015, including between 30 to 40 this year," McDonald's India managing director Amit Jatia said in Mumbai.

Beware! Viruses can wipe out companies

Beware! Viruses can wipe out companies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Hurricanes and other natural disasters command the headlines. But it's everyday calamities, like computer viruses, that can really wipe out a company.

Dabhol resumes power generation

Dabhol resumes power generation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The plant started operations after Supreme Court vacated a stay granted by Gujarat High Court on pooling of LNG prices to make fuel affordable to the power plant.

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The average rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the country has been 10.8 million per week. At that rate, it will take India till December 2024 to complete two billion doses.

India's spectacular story in petroleum refining

India's spectacular story in petroleum refining

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

India has witnessed a spectacular growth in the refining sector over the years. Today, there are 14 refineries in the country, 13 in the public sector and one in the joint sector, with an install capacity of 60.4 million tonnes per annum. Presently India is undergoing major economic and industrial reforms for integrating its economy with the global economy. In the liberalised scenario, the hydrocarbon sector has been identified as one of the main areas of the focus.

Landless farmers turn contractors at Singur

Landless farmers turn contractors at Singur

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

From a subsistence agrarian economy to a sound industrial economy is the slogan of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, while he advocates for Tata Motors small car project against all odds.

It may be time to start your own business

It may be time to start your own business

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Want to get work with no grueling job interviews and where no one can fire you? Self-employment may be a great opportunity right now.

Sasikiran lone Indian to advance

Sasikiran lone Indian to advance

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The Indian GM beat Bulgaria's Sergei Zigalko in a blitz game to become the only Indian to enter the second round of the Chess World Cup.

Boxing bout fails to match the hype

Boxing bout fails to match the hype

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The showdown between Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather Jr., failed to match the hype.

MBA: How to talk during a GD

MBA: How to talk during a GD

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Tips on how to conduct yourself during your B-school admission Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

How you can become an architect!

How you can become an architect!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

Pak has handed over province to terrorist: Report

Pak has handed over province to terrorist: Report

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

"Mahsood, who had a head money of several hundred thousand rupees is now running his own government in the Agency and in Taliban style," says the report.