Peerzada Abrar, Jaden Mathew Paul, Ajinkya Kawale, Business Standard

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Trump Effect: Tourists Wary About US Travel

Trump Effect: Tourists Wary About US Travel

Rediff.com   15 May 2025

Tourists hesitant to visit America due to frequent policy changes there.

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

Rediff.com   12 May 2025

'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'

82% Indians Eye Job Change In 12 Months

82% Indians Eye Job Change In 12 Months

Rediff.com   12 May 2025

As many as 76 per cent of respondents said they will be willing to sacrifice existing benefits for better ones.

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com   12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

Swiggy losses widened nearly 2x in March quarter

Swiggy losses widened nearly 2x in March quarter

Rediff.com   10 May 2025

Food delivery aggregator Swiggy saw its loss widen for the fourth quarter (January-March) of financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25). The firm reported a consolidated loss of Rs 1,081.1 crore for the quarter, compared to a loss of Rs 554.7 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY24.

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

Rediff.com   10 May 2025

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.

'Exceptional item' keeps Paytm in loss with Rs 540 crore hit in Q4FY25

'Exceptional item' keeps Paytm in loss with Rs 540 crore hit in Q4FY25

Rediff.com   7 May 2025

One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), the company that operates the Paytm brand, posted a consolidated loss of Rs 539.8 crore in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25), slightly lower from the Rs 549.6 crore it reported in Q4FY24. Sequentially, the fintech company's loss widened from Rs 208.3 crore in Q3FY25 on account of a one-time exceptional expense amounting to Rs 522 crore during the quarter ended March 2025.

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

Rediff.com   7 May 2025

'Whatever we do, the purpose will be to re-establish deterrence.'

Gold Hits 1 Lakh: Hold, Buy or Sell?

Gold Hits 1 Lakh: Hold, Buy or Sell?

Rediff.com   6 May 2025

'Investors' decisions should reflect their financial goals, risk tolerance, and the amount of gold already present in their portfolio.'

Why Study Abroad When You Can Study In India?

Why Study Abroad When You Can Study In India?

Rediff.com   6 May 2025

'Indian private universities can provide world-class education at one fourth the cost, home comforts, and direct links to Indian and global industries.'

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

Australia, Canada, US and UK are restricting immigration, but other countries are opening their doors.

'Digital Arrest?' Don't Panic!

'Digital Arrest?' Don't Panic!

Rediff.com   5 May 2025

Targets should avoid panicking and hang up. 'Disconnecting stops the scammers from building psychological pressure.'

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

'Naidu Will Not Waste Time Now'

'Naidu Will Not Waste Time Now'

Rediff.com   3 May 2025

'Amaravati will be a game changer for Andhra Pradesh.'

Adani Enterprises Q4 net rises over 7-fold to Rs 3,845 cr

Adani Enterprises Q4 net rises over 7-fold to Rs 3,845 cr

Rediff.com   2 May 2025

Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported an over sevenfold year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in its consolidated net profit, attributable to the owners of the company, for the January-March quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25) due to an exceptional item gain. The conglomerate's net profit was recorded at Rs 3,844.91 crore, up from Rs 450.58 crore a year ago.

No More ITR-2 for LTCG Up To 1.25 Lakh

No More ITR-2 for LTCG Up To 1.25 Lakh

Rediff.com   2 May 2025

Until now, salaried individuals having income under the head LTCG were required to file Form ITR-2.

From warehouses to local stores: Ola Electric shifts gear

From warehouses to local stores: Ola Electric shifts gear

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

Amid the ongoing controversy in Maharashtra over Ola Electric stores operating without a trade certificate, sources at the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer said the company is currently transitioning from a centralised warehouse model to a retail-focused approach. They emphasized that Ola Electric is ensuring all regulatory compliances are being met during this shift.

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Study Abroad: Are US, UK Losing Out To Germany, NZ?

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2025

With stricter policies dampening the US/UK dream, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand are emerges as new study abroad destinations for Indian students.

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Tighter norms, rising compliance failures driving scrutiny for startups

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2025

Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, once hailed as rising stars in India's clean energy sector, are now facing serious regulatory action.

Guess which sector can actually gain from US tariff war?

Guess which sector can actually gain from US tariff war?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2025

A Rs 23,000-crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronic components may boost margins and enable a broader product mix.