Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

Stories by Sarbajeet K Sen, Business Standard

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.

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.