Nifty 500 vs S&P 500: India catches its breadth, even as US outruns it

On the surface, it appears that the US markets have done exceedingly well. However, a deeper analysis reveals the gains in the domestic market to be more well-spread. Samie Modak reports.......

The Crisis at India's public sector banks

The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice.Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.Joydeep Ghosh and Anup Roy report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com In less than......

Money from EPFO invested in 'safe' funds: Govt

'There is no question of diverting funds. This government is pro-poor, pro-worker and pro-progressive...We have made (investments) in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and not in share markets.'......

Markets end higher as S&P upgrades India outlook

Markets rebounded in late trades to snap a three-day losing streak after global rating agency Standard & Poor's upgraded India's credit outlook to 'stable' from 'negative'. The 30-share Sensex......