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Luxury Cars Get Costlier, Used Demand Surges

Luxury Cars Get Costlier, Used Demand Surges

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Repeated increases in new luxury-car prices, driven partly by the rupee's depreciation against the euro, are expanding the market for certified pre-owned vehicles.

AI could erode India's outsourcing advantage, warns WB report

AI could erode India's outsourcing advantage, warns WB report

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to alter hiring patterns in South Asia, with multinational companies (MNCs) and firms integrated into global value chains (GVCs) reducing recruitment more sharply than domestic firms, signalling the technology's early impact on the region's export-oriented services sector, according to the World Bank's World Development Report 2026.

India At Commonwealth Games 2026: Para swimmers Jadhav, Kulkarni enter final

India At Commonwealth Games 2026: Para swimmers Jadhav, Kulkarni enter final

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

In the para swimming competition, Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni and Suyash Narayan Jadhav entered the S7 50m freestlye finals at the Commonwealth Games.

TVS Motor's Q1 net profit jumps 57% on record sales, robust demand across segments

TVS Motor's Q1 net profit jumps 57% on record sales, robust demand across segments

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

TVS Motor Company reported a significant 56.8 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to 1,036 crore in Q1FY27, driven by record sales volumes, an improved product mix, and robust demand in both domestic and international markets, with management anticipating continued double-digit industry growth.

FIFPRO Slams Infantino for 'Profound Abuse of Power' Over World Cup Privatisation Plan

FIFPRO Slams Infantino for 'Profound Abuse of Power' Over World Cup Privatisation Plan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The global players' union, FIFPRO, has strongly criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of 'profound abuse of presidential power' following the secretive development and subsequent shelving of the 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' plan, which aimed to privatise the FIFA World Cup.

NEET Topper Panshul Bansal: 'Why Protest When You Can Study?'

NEET Topper Panshul Bansal: 'Why Protest When You Can Study?'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Panshul Bansal, who secured All India Rank 2 in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, advised protesting students to 'Don't protest. Go, study,' stating he focused on improving his performance after the original exam was cancelled due to a paper leak.

Neeraj Chopra drops big Asian Games hint after CWG silver

Neeraj Chopra drops big Asian Games hint after CWG silver

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh secured silver and bronze medals respectively at the Commonwealth Games, marking a historic 2-3 finish for India.

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating, flags debt and youth unemployment

Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating, flags debt and youth unemployment

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Fitch Ratings has affirmed India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' with a stable outlook, acknowledging robust growth prospects and strong external finances. However, the agency highlighted concerns over elevated government debt, lagging structural metrics, and potential fiscal spending pressures due to rising youth unemployment.

Health of Jharkhand protesters on hunger strike stable: Officials

Health of Jharkhand protesters on hunger strike stable: Officials

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Four student protesters in Ranchi, on hunger strike against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, are in stable condition at Sadar Hospital. Two state ministers, Irfan Ansari and Shilpi Neha Tirkey, visited the students, urging them to end their fast and assuring government intervention, while students continue to demand resolution for alleged exam scams.

5 Workplace Habits That Lead To Burnout

5 Workplace Habits That Lead To Burnout

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Employees never truly disconnect from their minds, which leads to chronic stress, poor sleep and lower productivity levels, says Kumar Rajagopalan, vice president-strategic initiatives and head of operations of Dexian India.

Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok Lead Indian Challenge At London Golf Event

Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok Lead Indian Challenge At London Golf Event

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, and Pranavi Urs are set to compete in the USD 2 million PIF London Championship on the Ladies European Tour. Diksha seeks her third LET title, while Aditi aims for improved results. The tournament, hosted at Centurion Club, features a strong international field including world No. 6 Charley Hull.

Torrent Pharma's India Business and Margin Expansion Fuel Brokerage Confidence

Torrent Pharma's India Business and Margin Expansion Fuel Brokerage Confidence

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Torrent Pharma has emerged as a top sectoral pick for brokerages, driven by healthy growth in India revenues and improved gross margins, leading to a 44 per cent stock return over the past year.

Is AI Rejecting Your CV? 9 Mistakes To Avoid

Is AI Rejecting Your CV? 9 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Highly capable professionals frequently lose out to candidates with similar qualifications simply because their applications are better structured, more relevant, and easier for both AI and recruiters to interpret, says Chetan Mangalwedhe, founder of TalentiFi-X.

Bajaj Finance surges 8% as Sensex, Nifty extend rally to third day

Bajaj Finance surges 8% as Sensex, Nifty extend rally to third day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their third consecutive day of gains, primarily driven by an over 8 per cent surge in Bajaj Finance following strong Q1 FY27 results, coupled with significant foreign fund inflows and a dip in crude oil prices.

Parliamentary Panel Pushes for Swift India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Parliamentary Panel Pushes for Swift India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has urged the Indian government to swiftly conclude the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), while ensuring India's interests are protected, recommending complete exemption for key export products like generic medicines and smartphones from future US tariff increases.

Farmer's Son Praveen Chithravel Beats Cold to Win Commonwealth Games Silver

Farmer's Son Praveen Chithravel Beats Cold to Win Commonwealth Games Silver

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Praveen Chithravel battled freezing conditions to win Commonwealth Games 2026 triple jump silver, ending his 2022 heartbreak and setting sights on the Asian Games.

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

'Midcaps and smallcaps are the 'go-to segments' for retail investors.'

Mystery Of The Sun Solved?

Mystery Of The Sun Solved?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Scientists discover tiny whirlpool-like swirls on the Sun that could explain solar activity, improve space weather research and solve a decades-old solar mystery.

Vi's Q1 Loss Halves, Records First Net Subscriber Addition Since 2018 Merger

Vi's Q1 Loss Halves, Records First Net Subscriber Addition Since 2018 Merger

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Vodafone Idea (Vi) significantly reduced its losses in Q1 FY27 to approximately 3,754 crore, driven by an exceptional gain and increased average revenue per user (Arpu). The company also reported its first net subscriber additions since its 2018 merger, indicating a positive shift in its operational trajectory.

Chhoti SIP Growth Faces High Exit Rates

Chhoti SIP Growth Faces High Exit Rates

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

'Periods of heightened volatility, driven by global events such as tariffs and geopolitical tensions over the past year-and-a-half, can make some investors pause or discontinue their investments.'

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

'Next Two Quarters Will Be Tough For Markets'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'

Indian Swimmers Face Setbacks At Commonwealth Games

Indian Swimmers Face Setbacks At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Seasoned Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash failed to qualify for the men's 200m freestyle finals at the Commonwealth Games, finishing 20th overall. Compatriot Aneesh Gowda also missed out. While Aryan Nehra finished seventh in the 1500m freestyle, para swimmers Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni and Suyash Narayan Jadhav advanced to the S7 50m freestyle finals, offering a glimmer of hope for India.

Can India Become New Power Centre Of Global Chess?

Can India Become New Power Centre Of Global Chess?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

'India should hold several high-level chess tournaments that would attract the world's top players so that the country will have a say in the game.'

Indian Equities Surge for Fourth Day Amid Falling Crude, FII Inflows

Indian Equities Surge for Fourth Day Amid Falling Crude, FII Inflows

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak to a fourth day, with Nifty surging 1.60 per cent, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and renewed foreign fund inflows.

Premature life policy exits surpass maturity payouts

Premature life policy exits surpass maturity payouts

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Premature surrender and withdrawal of life insurance policies in India have surpassed maturity payouts over the past five years, indicating a growing trend of policyholders exiting long-term policies before their full tenure, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha.

Hurriyat ex-leader Bilal Lone's political foray sparks family rivalry in J-K

Hurriyat ex-leader Bilal Lone's political foray sparks family rivalry in J-K

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Former Hurriyat Conference leader Bilal Gani Lone on Sunday held a workers' rally in north Kashmir's Handwara constituency, signalling his entry into mainstream politics while asserting his claim to the political legacy of his slain father, Abdul Gani Lone.

Vedanta targets $10 billion Ebitda by FY27, plans to cut debt by over Rs 20,000 crore

Vedanta targets $10 billion Ebitda by FY27, plans to cut debt by over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta aims to achieve $10 billion in group Ebitda by FY27, a significant increase from $6 billion in FY26, and plans to reduce its overall debt by more than 20,000 crore during the same period, according to CFO Ajay Goel.

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Mumbai's coastal luxury residential redevelopment pipeline is valued at approximately 6,000 crore, with 75-80 projects expected to launch over the next eight to nine quarters, driven by improved infrastructure and demand for waterfront living.

Vaibhav's game awareness has skyrocketed in last six months, says V V S Laxman

Vaibhav's game awareness has skyrocketed in last six months, says V V S Laxman

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's interim head coach VVS Laxman on Sunday said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game awareness has "skyrocketed" in the last six months, with the teenage batting sensation's growing maturity helping him handle pressure situations in the early stages of his international career.

Gen Z, Watch Out: 10 Digital Traps to Avoid

Gen Z, Watch Out: 10 Digital Traps to Avoid

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Whether you're politically active or simply an everyday internet user, these are ten digital traps worth understanding.

RIL beats estimates with record quarterly EBITDA; YoY profit falls

RIL beats estimates with record quarterly EBITDA; YoY profit falls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Reliance Industries Ltd reported a 22 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, primarily because the previous year's earnings were inflated by a one-time gain from the sale of its stake in Asian Paints.

IELTS Goes Computer-Based In India

IELTS Goes Computer-Based In India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Candidates who prefer the paper-based format will be able to register for the final three test dates scheduled in July and August, after which the option will no longer be available in the country.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rise on Bajaj Finance Q1 result

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rise on Bajaj Finance Q1 result

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, primarily driven by a significant surge in Bajaj Finance shares following its strong Q1 FY27 earnings report, coupled with continued foreign fund inflows and a dip in crude oil prices. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 31.

India Will Become A Leader In Applied AI: Nilekani

India Will Become A Leader In Applied AI: Nilekani

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

'Applying AI to change the lives of Indians and at population scale -- just like we did with DPI [digital public infrastructure] -- is really where it's going to go.'

Harmanpreet Singh is India's 'trump card' at Hockey World Cup, says Jugraj Singh

Harmanpreet Singh is India's 'trump card' at Hockey World Cup, says Jugraj Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Former India drag-flicker Jugraj Singh has lauded current captain Harmanpreet Singh as a 'trump card' for the upcoming FIH World Cup, citing his aggressive playing style and consistent performance in crucial moments. Jugraj, who sees his own reflection in Harmanpreet's game, rates him among the world's top three drag-flickers and believes the team is well-prepared to end India's long wait for a World Cup medal.

Assam floods toll goes up to 80, over 2.12 lakh affected

Assam floods toll goes up to 80, over 2.12 lakh affected

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 80, with two new fatalities reported from Sivasagar district, as eight districts and over 2.12 lakh people remain affected. The state government has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for flood-affected individuals and is seeking a special support package from the Centre.

Praful Hinge Focused On Improvement After Dream IPL Start

Praful Hinge Focused On Improvement After Dream IPL Start

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Praful Hinge remains grounded despite his impressive IPL debut, focusing on continued improvement and maintaining his composure.

7 states account for 85% of India's installed solar capacity

7 states account for 85% of India's installed solar capacity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Despite aggressive expansion, India's solar power sector faces significant hurdles from rising regional disparities in installed capacity and a looming manufacturing glut due to overcapacity in domestic solar equipment production, potentially leading to consolidation and pricing pressures.

Sreeshankar defies career threat with CWG silver

Sreeshankar defies career threat with CWG silver

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver medal in Glasgow with a leap of 8.09 metres. This achievement marks an emotional comeback for the athlete, who battled a career-threatening knee injury in 2024, forcing him to miss the Paris Olympics. Despite his disappointment at not winning gold, Sreeshankar views this medal as a crucial stepping stone for the upcoming Asian Games.

Why Paytm's First Bonus Issue Signals Strong Financial Health

Why Paytm's First Bonus Issue Signals Strong Financial Health

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

One 97 Communications Ltd, operating Paytm, is set to issue its first bonus shares, following a landmark year of achieving its maiden full-year profit and gaining significant market share. The board will meet on July 20 to decide on the bonus issue, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and aiming to improve stock accessibility for retail investors.