Sachin P Mampatta, Business Standard

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Current Lok Sabha Sets Record For...

Current Lok Sabha Sets Record For...

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

The average age is 56, making the Lower House the oldest in India's parliamentary history and a year older than the previous Lok Sabha.

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

'We may see this momentum going into 2025 and may keep up with the demand, given the strong pipeline.'

20 EV Launches In 2025

20 EV Launches In 2025

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce EVs in India.

PMS players breach threshold, set to have non-EPFO assets of over Rs 10 trn

PMS players breach threshold, set to have non-EPFO assets of over Rs 10 trn

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2024

When star mutual fund managers quit their jobs to start their own ventures, they have often begun their new innings by becoming portfolio management service (PMS) providers. Over the years there has been an influx of fund managers - they could earn big if they succeeded on their own - and alongside there are wealthy clients looking for an edge beyond that offered by traditional mutual funds.

How Dr Singh Changed Stockmarkets

How Dr Singh Changed Stockmarkets

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2024

'He will be remembered more for what he did as finance minister -- as someone who functioned well when the political fallout was taken care of.'

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

Offers Pour In At IITs' Placement Season

Offers Pour In At IITs' Placement Season

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

Major recruiters, with double-digit offers at IIT campuses this year so far, include American Express, Barclays, BCG, Cars24, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Google, Intel India, Meesho, Micron Technology, Microsoft, OLA, Oracle, Reliance, and Qualcomm.

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.'

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Space Kidz Is Planning A Moon Mission

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

If it becomes a reality, the Chennai-based company will become the first private player from India to conduct such a mission to the lunar surface.

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

How Much Do Weddings Cost These Days?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Wedding planner WedMeGood estimates that the average wedding budget has surged to Rs 36.5 lakh this year, with destination weddings averaging Rs 51 lakh.

89% Of GenZ Bets On AI Skills

89% Of GenZ Bets On AI Skills

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

Another major takeaway from Unstop's report is the growing disparity between academic preparation and corporate expectations.

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

'Quality Stocks Survive, Thrive In Downturns'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'To be able to sail through such volatilities, it is prudent to focus on quality.'

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

'Always Identify A Potential Problem And Nip It In The Bud'

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2024

'I think today RBI supervision is much sharper than what it was earlier.'

Indian Grad Employability to Hit 55%

Indian Grad Employability to Hit 55%

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2024

Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi are emerging as major hubs for employable talent.

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

618 Drugs 'Not Of Standard Quality'

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2024

Among the commonly used analgesic formulations (painkillers) found NSQ are combinations of paracetamol with ibuprofen, diclofenac and mefenamic acid. Medications using these combinations are commonly used to treat fever, mild migraine, period and muscle pain.

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

How To Combat Digital Crime Epidemic

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2024

The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function.

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

In a relatively rare occurrence, the growth in manufacturing jobs exceeded the pace of sector growth in 2022-23 (FY23). The number of persons engaged in the segment grew by 7.43 per cent in FY23, according to figures from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on September 30. The gross value added for the manufacturing sector grew by 4.24 per cent in current prices and declined by 2.2 per cent in real terms for FY23, according to earlier annual figures released by the government.

Canada FDI has more than doubled since pandemic

Canada FDI has more than doubled since pandemic

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

Canada's foreign direct investment (FDI) into India doubled after the pandemic years even as India's own investments into Canada show signs of slackening in recent years. The cumulative equity FDI inflows from Canada rose from $1.8 billion in March 2019 to $3.9 billion in March 2024, shows data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The overall share is up from 0.42 per cent to 0.57 per cent during the same period, suggesting that Canadian FDI grew faster than overall FDI during this period

The Truth About India's Housing Prices

The Truth About India's Housing Prices

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Housing prices in India have fallen by over a tenth in real terms. Yet, prices are unaffordable for most Indians. Middle-income Indians are seen to be able to afford houses if the price-to-income ratio is five. It is 11 in India.

What The Retail Investor Must Know

What The Retail Investor Must Know

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Many are attracted by the potential for large gains, but don't necessarily seem to understand that a single trade gone wrong can wipe out their accumulated profits.