Satarupa Bhattacharjya, Business Standard

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New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

New Stocks Sink Below Issue Price

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

On average, stocks that debuted last year are down 37 per cent from their peak levels.

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'Given a chance, more than 50 per cent of employees would switch to WFH as opposed to working from office.'

Irdai seeks IPO road map from 10 insurers

Irdai seeks IPO road map from 10 insurers

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has asked at least 10 general and life insurance companies to submit a detailed road map for their listing strategies by the end of this month, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the matter. "The regulator met four life and six general insurers last month and asked them to provide their listing strategies by the end of February," said one of the sources.

'We Will Have A Mutually Beneficial Trade Agreement'

'We Will Have A Mutually Beneficial Trade Agreement'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'The US has agreed to negotiate with us a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, which will go for reduction of tariffs on both sides so that our trade can grow.'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'The strategic direction of the relationship will not be affected. But the perception has been affected.'

Should depositors put money in co-operative banks?

Should depositors put money in co-operative banks?

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

The co-operative banking sector is well regulated, and a few cases of restrictions being imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should not paint a negative picture of the entire sector, said Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) secretary Ajay Seth on Monday. "Co-operative banks in the country are generally quite robust, and the RBI takes regulatory action whenever issues arise.

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'All credibility is lost.'

Bank Deposits: Govt Plans To Increase Insurance

Bank Deposits: Govt Plans To Increase Insurance

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

Currently, deposits of up to Rs 5 lakh are covered under the deposit-insurance scheme.

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

As the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Trust are new entities, the continuous CSR fund flows from Tata Sons will help it undertake new projects.

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

'7,000 More MBBS Seats, 3,000 For PG'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

India is trying to add 75,000 medical seats in five years as it also eyes to touch the WHO standard of one doctor for every 1,000 persons.

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

IT attrition rate is expected to be around 12% to 13% this year.

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'We saw 581 chocolate orders per minute and 324 rose orders per minute.'

FPIs Sold $10 Bn Stocks In 2025 So Far

FPIs Sold $10 Bn Stocks In 2025 So Far

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'Expect FPIs to continue selling for several months until the rupee stabilises.'

Love is in the Air. And So Are Scams

Love is in the Air. And So Are Scams

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

While millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love, new McAfee India research reveals an alarming rise in AI-driven scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake.

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'

What Folks Are Gifting This Valentine's Day

What Folks Are Gifting This Valentine's Day

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

Skincare gift combos, de-tan kits, makeup face palettes, healthy chocolate combos, scent hampers, books and bookmarks, silver bands, rings, gold pendants...

'US Remains Invested In Quad'

'US Remains Invested In Quad'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'Trump's aggressive stance towards China and preference for military posturing could shift the Quad's balance towards overt militarisation.'

Equity MFs Gain Despite Selloff

Equity MFs Gain Despite Selloff

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

Among the 11 equity sub-categories, thematic funds received the highest net inflows at Rs 9,017 crore, followed by smallcap funds at Rs 5,721 crore and flexicap funds at Rs 5,698 crore.