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Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

Treasury gains help ICICI Bank post 10% rise in Q1 profit

Treasury gains help ICICI Bank post 10% rise in Q1 profit

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Treasury gains helped ICICI Bank post a nearly 10 per cent increase in the consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter at Rs 11,696 crore on Saturday. Growth in the core income slowed for the country's second largest private sector lender, but the treasury operations helped it report a 14.62 per cent rise in its post-tax profit at Rs 11,059 crore on a standalone basis. The core net interest income (NII) growth came at a multi quarter low of 7.3 per cent to Rs 19,553 crore for the reporting quarter.

Can Rs 10K SIP Make You Rs 3 CRORE?

Can Rs 10K SIP Make You Rs 3 CRORE?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Imagine transforming a modest Rs 10,000 monthly investment into a steady Rs 1 lakh monthly income in your retirement years. This is the power of compounding -- a strategy that rewards you for starting early and staying consistent with your investments, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

As with biopics these days, Kangana Ranaut's films may be less about telling the story of a dark chapter of Indian history and more about giving fodder to those who seek to defend or justify government highhandedness today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

M&A wave set to sweep over South cement market, say industry experts

M&A wave set to sweep over South cement market, say industry experts

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

UltraTech Cement's announcement that it would snap up a controlling stake in India Cements may only be a sign of more to come. In the wake of one of the country's most expensive deals in recent times, cement majors may slug it out to add smaller firms from the region to their portfolio. UltraTech's buy is the latest in the four deals the southern market has seen in less than a year, with Adani Cement being the other buyer.

India's COVID-19 fatality rate dips to 2.72%: Govt

India's COVID-19 fatality rate dips to 2.72%: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

There is an upward trend in the recovery rate which was recorded at 62.42 per cent on Friday.

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

India facing shortage of nurses, emigration worsening situation: Experts

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The experts issued a joint statement in New Delhi, expressing concerns over the shortage of nurses in the country.

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rate-sensitive stocks tank; experts say wait and ride out the storm

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since last month, the realty (down 23%), auto (down 16%) and finance (down 14%) indices have underperformed the market by falling over 13%, as against 8% decline in the benchmark indices

Planning To Go For Loan Against Gold?

Planning To Go For Loan Against Gold?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Customers who possess gold jewellery but are either being denied a personal loan or are being asked for a high interest rate due to their poor credit profile may consider a gold loan.

Union Budget 2024 remains largely neutral for stock markets in India

Union Budget 2024 remains largely neutral for stock markets in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Overall market reaction to the Budget was neutral. Investors absorbed the changes to the tax rates (positive for salaried class) and capital gains taxes (CGTs, negative due to the removal of indexation and increases. Other proposals largely pertain to supporting rural development, buybacks taxed as dividends, Custom duty changes that impact multiple sectors, higher outlays for clean energy, etc. There's some moderation in the growth of capex outlay across defence, fer

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per cent drop in the last session, while the Nifty lost 1 per cent. FMCG is seen as a defensive segment. The demand for staples like personal care products, groceries and snacks tend to be stable. FMCG companies are consistent dividend-payers.

Should you invest in longer-duration debt funds?

Should you invest in longer-duration debt funds?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'If rate cuts happen, bond yields will come down and investors will make mark-to-market capital gains on them.'

India's Covid fatality rate at 1.93%, recovery rate at 72%

India's Covid fatality rate at 1.93%, recovery rate at 72%

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'The USA crossed 50,000 deaths in 23 days, Brazil in 95 days and Mexico in 141 days. India took 156 days to reach this national figure'

No rate cut is good news for depositors

No rate cut is good news for depositors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Use this window to lock into bank FDs; unless govt cuts small savings rates, banks may not cut deposit rates

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Chief executive officers (CEOs) across sectors have expressed intentions to expand capacities, expecting the government's target to invest a record Rs 11.11 trillion on infrastructure development will act as a catalyst for a jump in consumer demand. "With the government planning a capex of Rs 11.11 trillion, private sector investment will come in a big way. Companies will be preparing for it right from today," H M Bangur, chairman of Shree Cement, told Business Standard. For the past few years, the investment scene in India has been dominated by government capital expenditures; private investments in the manufacturing sector have remained muted.

Which Is Best? New Or Old Tax Regime?

Which Is Best? New Or Old Tax Regime?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'If an individual makes significant financial investments, she should stick to the old regime.' 'If the individual prefers straightforward computation without any tax benefits, the new regime would be suitable.'

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Inspired from a real life incident, this is the story of how Aarti buckled herself up after her divorce and rebuilt her financial life.

'Budget Is Not Serious About Jobs'

'Budget Is Not Serious About Jobs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'They think quick fixes like internship in the private sector will help. 'In fact, internships have been going on for the last one decade.' 'In 2014-2015 itself, we had a ministry of skill development. None of the programmes have yielded results, still they are continuing with such schemes under some other name.' 'We don't see any seriousness on the part of the government to attack the problem of unemployment.'

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes

What India Inc Expects From Modi 3.0

What India Inc Expects From Modi 3.0

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'In the new coalition government, India's reform agenda may prioritise job creation and factor market reforms.'

'Can Rs 24k SIP help me get Rs 1 cr?'

'Can Rs 24k SIP help me get Rs 1 cr?'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Five to 10 per cent of the active Covid cases this time so far needed hospitalisation but the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly, the Centre said on Monday and asked states to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.

Higher fuel cost and low-demand headwinds seen for cement companies

Higher fuel cost and low-demand headwinds seen for cement companies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Even as cement companies continue to announce ambitious expansion plans, analysts turn cautious over the sector as incremental supply is expected to coincide with a weak demand growth period, and other headwinds of higher fuel costs, weak monsoons and general elections. In August, JSW Cement said it will take its current 19 million tonnes (MT) capacity to 60 MT in the next five years. The country's top producers have massive expansion plans underway - UltraTech Cement targeting 200 MT, Adani Cement aiming for 140 MT and Dalmia Cement planning for 110-130 MT.

COVID recovery rate rises to 68.78%: Health ministry

COVID recovery rate rises to 68.78%: Health ministry

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The number of recoveries has surged to 14,80,884 with 53,879 coronavirus patients having recuperated and discharged in 24-hours, the highest in a day so far.

Are you taking care of your liver?

Are you taking care of your liver?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'

Rana credits Gambhir's tactics for KKR's domination

Rana credits Gambhir's tactics for KKR's domination

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Gambhir's return to the KKR camp as a mentor this year turned things around as the Kolkata-based franchise moved to the top of the table

IT Companies May See Recovery In June Quarter

IT Companies May See Recovery In June Quarter

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The June quarter is usually considered as a seasonally strong period for the IT sector.

Price scare? Invest with care

Price scare? Invest with care

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Invest intelligently to beat inflation, so that you won't have to pay a price for every paisa earned.

T20 WC: Aussies aim for historic treble

T20 WC: Aussies aim for historic treble

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup but will have the same easygoing confidence

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From 2.82 per cent over a month earlier, India's COVID-19 case fatality rate declined to 2.72 per cent on July 10 and has further reduced to 2.49 per cent presently.

Penny Stocks That Could Have Made You A Millionaire

Penny Stocks That Could Have Made You A Millionaire

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Had you invested Rs 10,000 each in JSW Steel, Titan Company and Bajaj Finance 20 years ago, when they were just penny stocks (trading below Rs 10), you would have become a millionaire by now.

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

India's hair care industry is worth Rs 22,500 crores!

India's hair care industry is worth Rs 22,500 crores!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

While demand for hair care products is increasing in both rural and urban markets, urban consumers have proven to be more extravagant, reports T E Narasimhan.

RBI to buy an additional Rs 40,000 crore worth of G-secs in Dec

RBI to buy an additional Rs 40,000 crore worth of G-secs in Dec

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Stemming from the default of IL&FS in September, on various debt instruments including commercial papers, bonds and loans, the financial sector has been facing a liquidity crunch for the last eight to ten weeks.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased by nearly 48 per cent over 6 years due to elevated medical inflation and increased demand for higher coverage policies among policyholders. According to data by online insurance broker PolicyBazaar, the average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased to Rs 26,533 so far in FY24, up 48.22 per cent from Rs 17,900 in FY19.