Deepak Patel, Business Standard

Stories by Deepak Patel, Business Standard

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'The market's sharp decline recently has shaken the confidence of retail investors, leading to increased selling.'

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

Budget: 25% I-T Slab, Higher Rebate Likely

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2025

'If our Budget allows, we may implement both measures -- making income up to Rs 10 lakh tax-free and introducing a 25 per cent slab for income between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 20 lakh.'

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

The share of companies where it would take over 100 years for a median employee to earn the equivalent of their top executive's annual salary rose to 65 per cent in FY24 from 61 per cent in FY19.

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

The last time these two indexes recorded a negative performance on a calendar year basis was in CY19.

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

'The path beyond diesel is not going to be clear. It is really going to be dependent on applications.'

Top 5 Mutual Funds Deadlift Rs 11 Trillion

Top 5 Mutual Funds Deadlift Rs 11 Trillion

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

AUM heavyweights SBI, HDFC and ICICI Pru flex muscle, adding Rs 2 trillion+ each.

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

GBS Disease: 16 Patients On Ventilator

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2025

Water samples from different parts of Pune have been sent to the public health laboratory for chemical and biological analysis.

Will Sky Force Be R-Day Weekend Bonanza?

Will Sky Force Be R-Day Weekend Bonanza?

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2025

'Republic Day week has consistently been a lucrative period for the film industry.'

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

'EVs are the only way to decarbonise'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2025

About 99,165 electric cars were sold in India in 2024, but electric car penetration -- share of electric car sales in total sales -- was just about 2.5 per cent.

'NCLAT Verdict Bittersweet For CCI, Meta'

'NCLAT Verdict Bittersweet For CCI, Meta'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2025

'Each side could consider challenging the NCLAT's stay order before the Supreme Court.'

'Hiring In IT Services, GCCs 30% Higher'

'Hiring In IT Services, GCCs 30% Higher'

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2025

'A major IT services firm that previously had a demand of 1,000 to 2,000 employees now requires 7,000 to 8,000 -- a sizeable jump from the previous quarter.'

BYD's Sealion price reveal on Feb 17, rollout on March 7

BYD's Sealion price reveal on Feb 17, rollout on March 7

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is focusing on launching vehicles in the Rs 25-45 lakh price range in India even as it continues to evaluate customer preferences and demand in more affordable segments, its Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles in India Rajeev Chauhan told Business Standard.

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

'Both international cooperation and self-reliance will now acquire new purpose.'

What makes Hero Splendor India's top motorcycle for 6 years

What makes Hero Splendor India's top motorcycle for 6 years

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2025

However, while Splendor's annual sales surged 31.7 per cent to 3.638 million units between 2019 and 2024, Hero's other models suffered sharp drops.

What You Don't Know About Ambani, Adani Wealth

What You Don't Know About Ambani, Adani Wealth

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2025

Ambani and Adani account for a fifth of the net worth of all billionaire promoters in the country and half the combined net worth of the top 10.

Trump 2.0: Quad Ministers Meet Today

Trump 2.0: Quad Ministers Meet Today

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2025

Dr Jaishankar is expected to discuss the dates for the fifth Quad leaders' summit in India later this year.

Maruti Sets Sights on Leading India's EV Revolution

Maruti Sets Sights on Leading India's EV Revolution

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2025

Tata Motors is the leader in the electric car market with about 62 per cent share.

eVitara done, Maruti eyes small electric car next

eVitara done, Maruti eyes small electric car next

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2025

However, the company has not provided a timeline for the launch of the small electric car.

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2025

Among urban users, 57 per cent mentioned a preference for accessing Internet content in vernacular languages.

Rents Hit Two Decade High!!

Rents Hit Two Decade High!!

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2025

The share of rent in consumption expenditure has risen to 6.58%, according to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-2024. This is the highest it has been in surveys going back to the turn of the millennium.