Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome, Business Standard

Stories by Sanjay Kumar Singh, Karthik Jerome, Business Standard

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.

Online Scams: 4,245 Cr Gone in 10 Months

Online Scams: 4,245 Cr Gone in 10 Months

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

This marks a 67% increase from the Rs 2,537 crore lost in scams in 2022-2023.

What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

What Husain Painting's Record Sale Will Fund

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Proceeds from the sale will support the training of future generations of doctors at the Oslo University Hospital. The fascinating story behind the Husain painting which set a new record for modern Indian art.

'We Don't Want To Survive On Govt Incentives'

'We Don't Want To Survive On Govt Incentives'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

'The only solution is for the government to allow us to charge a low controlled MDR of 25 bps on UPI P2M transactions only for merchants with more than a Rs 40 lakh turnover.'

Why time is right to invest in Zomato, Swiggy shares

Why time is right to invest in Zomato, Swiggy shares

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

After a massive selloff in the shares of food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, analysts believe the time may be right for investors to start adding these stocks to their portfolio carts. Their optimism, they say, stems from the sharp correction in stock prices and valuations, which seem to have "over-baked" concerns about the two companies.

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

PV Sales Face Bleak Outlook in 2024-25

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

Major Indian carmakers are preparing for sluggish domestic PV sales growth of just 1-2 per cent in FY26.

India Eyes Bigger Share Of US Electronics Market

India Eyes Bigger Share Of US Electronics Market

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

In 2023, the share of US electronics imports from India was a mere 1.9 per cent of the $520 billion they imported, while the total Indian electronics exports to the US was pegged at only $10 billion.

The Magnificent 7: FPIs' Wild Ride In Selloff

The Magnificent 7: FPIs' Wild Ride In Selloff

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

Since October, FPIs have offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 2.1 trillion.

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

Diabetes Drug Price Drops 90%

Diabetes Drug Price Drops 90%

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

India is home to more than 100 million diabetics, and the demand for anti-diabetic drugs is on the rise -- the Rs 20,611 crore anti-diabetic drug market in India is growing at 9 per cent or so.

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Modi will visit RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30.

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

India's Auto Parts Industry Eyes Major US Expansion

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

An ACMA-BCG report has targeted Indian auto component exports to hit $100 billion - nearly a fivefold increase from $21 billion currently

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

JioStar to Earn 6,000 Cr from IPL

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

With 90% of the inventories sold out, JioStar expects to ring in more than a 58% increase over last year's IPL, when it clocked Rs 3,900 crore.

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

With India's EV penetration at just 2.5 per cent, the market presents an opportunity -- provided Tesla gets its pricing right.

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Bessemer Venture Partners has closed $350 million in capital for its second dedicated India fund to back founders in the region, who build enduring companies.

Crypto: Assess Risks Before Investing

Crypto: Assess Risks Before Investing

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Market downturns or regulatory shifts can reduce liquidity, making it harder to buy or sell assets when needed.

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

IndiGo Airlines World's Second Fastest-growing Airline In Seat Capacity

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

IndiGo is only behind Qatar Airways, which grew slightly faster at 10.4 per cent in the same period, according to the latest data from Official Airline Guide (OAG) based on 20 top airlines in the world.

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'

'Take Advantage Of Trump Administration'

'Take Advantage Of Trump Administration'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'Pick up momentum and find opportunities from an intelligence-sharing standpoint.'

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

India Ramps Up Gold Reserves...

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

The RBI added roughly 3 tonnes in 2025, taking its gold reserves to 879 tonnes as of January 31, 2025.