Aathira Varier &Amp; Khushboo Tiwari, Business Standard

Stories by Aathira Varier &Amp; Khushboo Tiwari, Business Standard

Indians Secured 7% of US Green Cards In 2023

Indians Secured 7% of US Green Cards In 2023

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2025

Green card holders have the right to live permanently in the country, but only if they do not commit deportable offences.

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2025

During this summer, Indian travel buffs are opting for destinations that provide an escape from the ominous heat, along with coastal regions within the country and countries offering visa-free travel.

Equity mutual funds cash rich even as inflows decline

Equity mutual funds cash rich even as inflows decline

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2025

Equity mutual fund (MF) schemes were flush with cash at the start of this month, even as fresh investments shrank in February. As of February 28, equity schemes from the top 20 fund houses held 6.8 per cent of their portfolios in cash, up from 6.1 per cent in January and 5.9 per cent in December 2024, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

How Sebi plans to ensure greater transparency and ease of doing business

How Sebi plans to ensure greater transparency and ease of doing business

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2025

Under its new chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has gravitated towards greater transparency and ease of doing business, setting an objective of "effective and optimum" regulation. On Monday, during its first board meeting under Pandey, the regulator has decided to constitute a high-level committee (HLC) to review conflicts of interest and unveiled initiatives to simplify regulatory processes.

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2025

One fact is irrefutable: Nepal's recent political history tells us that the route to a return of monarchy cannot go through India despite friends in high places, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

Thanks To Chhaava, Highest-Grossing February Post-Pandemic

Thanks To Chhaava, Highest-Grossing February Post-Pandemic

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

January and February surpassed the monthly domestic box collection on a year-on-year basis.

'Our industry outperformance is not a one-year story'

'Our industry outperformance is not a one-year story'

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

'What is working is quality management, great teams, engineers, platforms, and highly differentiated services.'

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. This trend is being seen as the next major wave in the country's banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.

Adani group commits Rs 1.1 trillion capital expenditure for FY26

Adani group commits Rs 1.1 trillion capital expenditure for FY26

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

The Adani group has said it will have a capital expenditure of Rs 1.1 trillion in 2025-26 as against this financial year's Rs 92,000 crore, with a focus on core energy and infrastructure. Expenditure will be financed through an internal cash generation of Rs 60,000 crore, and the rest will be raised via equity and debt, according to senior officials.

Single Tax-Return Rule May Return!

Single Tax-Return Rule May Return!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

'Bringing it back will help prevent reassessments of the income already disclosed.'

10 Stocks That Soared While Market Sank

10 Stocks That Soared While Market Sank

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

The stocks are largely from sectors such as chemicals, finance and cement, which struggled earlier but the worse seems to be behind them.

Foxconn Chief's Ride May Bring Good News For Tamil Nadu

Foxconn Chief's Ride May Bring Good News For Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

What transpired during that drive was one of the most compelling investment pitches made by an Indian state in decades.

83% Engineers Jobless!

83% Engineers Jobless!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

51% GenZ want to build multiple income streams through side hustles, freelancing and other gigs.

How AI is Boosting Indian Edtech Upskilling

How AI is Boosting Indian Edtech Upskilling

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

As AI becomes central to upskilling, a growing number of learners -- from seasoned professionals to school students -- are eager to explore and experiment with technology.

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

The meltdown in Dalal Street that wiped out investor wealth to the tune of 44 trillion in 2025 also seems to be having a ripple effect on the country's vibrant automobile retail sales.

AI Boom Fuels Demand for IT Specialists

AI Boom Fuels Demand for IT Specialists

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Entry level engineers for these roles can be paid between Rs 4 lakh to Rs 8 lakh annually, which can go beyond Rs 30 lakhs for people with more than eight years of experience.

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

India's private equity industry is evolving, with local funds securing substantial capital and achieving consistent returns. During a panel discussion at TiEcon Mumbai 2025, industry leaders emphasised growing opportunities in scaling buyouts and expanding domestic investor participation.

2% Finfluencers SEBI-Registered, 33% Give Stock Tips

2% Finfluencers SEBI-Registered, 33% Give Stock Tips

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Investors aged 26 to 30 consider the number of followers as a key parameter for trust. However, more than half of investors, who deemed an influencer's registration status as extremely important, were unaware of their actual registration status.

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year.

Formal Hirings Drop 3% in Jan

Formal Hirings Drop 3% in Jan

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Of the 823,000 new subscribers in January, the share of young people (18 to 25 age group) declined to 57.07% (470,000) from 57.28% (485,066) in the preceding month.