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Kushner defends FIFA's $20 billion gamble, but concedes political miscalculation

Kushner defends FIFA's $20 billion gamble, but concedes political miscalculation

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Josh Kushner said Thrive Capital misjudged football's political dynamics, would have avoided FIFA's failed $20 billion rights plan, but still supports its aim of broader investment.

Smallcaps, Midcaps Race Ahead Of Largecaps

Smallcaps, Midcaps Race Ahead Of Largecaps

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Smallcap and midcap funds now account for nearly 30% of active equity MF folios, as stock-market gains revive investor appetite for high-growth segments.

Nifty's late swings punish longs and shorts as thin liquidity creates havoc

Nifty's late swings punish longs and shorts as thin liquidity creates havoc

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Nifty 50 experienced significant volatility during its closing auction session, leading to losses for both long and short retail options traders due to thin liquidity and rapid price swings, particularly in private-sector banks.

Indian Equities End Flat as High Crude Prices, US Yields Cap Gains

Indian Equities End Flat as High Crude Prices, US Yields Cap Gains

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed flat on Friday, with elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and a rebound in US Treasury yields making investors cautious and preventing a decisive market rally.

BJP Faces West Bengal Investment Test

BJP Faces West Bengal Investment Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

West Bengal could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies, points out Kanika Datta.

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

'If Earnings Growth Returns, Capital Can Flow Back To India'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

'India is vulnerable to the West Asia crisis in three ways: Energy costs, the business Indian companies conduct in the region, and remittances from the Indian diaspora.'

Lupin eyes $500 million from biosimilars, expands global footprint

Lupin eyes $500 million from biosimilars, expands global footprint

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Pharma major Lupin is significantly increasing its focus on biosimilars, aiming for a turnover of nearly $500 million from this segment over the next five years, driven by new product launches and expanded presence in key global markets like the US, Europe, and Japan.

Delhi: Niece held for murdering, robbing 60-year-old uncle

Delhi: Niece held for murdering, robbing 60-year-old uncle

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A 60-year-old man was found dead in his Rohini home after a robbery. Police have detained his niece, a primary school teacher, and two associates, including a gym trainer and a student, suspecting her to be the mastermind behind the robbery-cum-murder. Stolen cash and jewellery have been partially recovered.

5 Signs that you should no longer be a spectator, but a shareholder

5 Signs that you should no longer be a spectator, but a shareholder

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Becoming a shareholder isn't about predicting markets perfectly. What matters more is recognising when you're financially and mentally prepared to participate in wealth creation. If you've been wondering when you should start investing, here are five signs that suggest you're already ready.

Asia Cup: Pakistan Players And The Virat Kohli Link

Asia Cup: Pakistan Players And The Virat Kohli Link

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Pakistan's women cricketers found themselves in an unexpected Virat Kohli connection during the Women's Asia Cup. Several players were spotted wearing footwear from the Indian star's sportswear brand, sparking plenty of chatter on social media.

Augmont Enterprises makes strong market debut, shares jump nearly 22%

Augmont Enterprises makes strong market debut, shares jump nearly 22%

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Augmont Enterprises Ltd, an integrated gold and silver platform, saw its shares list with a premium of nearly 22 per cent against the issue price of Rs 788 on its market debut.

Sensex Jumps 331 Points as IT Stocks Lead Market Rebound

Sensex Jumps 331 Points as IT Stocks Lead Market Rebound

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded after a two-day losing streak, driven by strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks and positive global market cues, with the Sensex climbing 330.92 points.

Ricky Ponting: US Cricket's Growth Slower Than Expected, But 2028 Olympics Offer Hope

Ricky Ponting: US Cricket's Growth Slower Than Expected, But 2028 Olympics Offer Hope

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting expressed his belief that the growth of cricket in the United States has been slower than anticipated, but he remains optimistic about its potential, especially with the US national team's increasing competitiveness and the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Oversupply Looms: India's Cement Sector Braces for Pricing Pressure

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India's cement industry is on the brink of an oversupply situation as aggressive capacity expansion by major players is set to outpace demand growth over the next two financial years, potentially leading to pricing pressures and moderated utilisation rates.

UEFA Seeks Evidence Against FIFA President Infantino In Swiss Case

UEFA Seeks Evidence Against FIFA President Infantino In Swiss Case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

UEFA is seeking evidence in a US court for a potential Swiss criminal case against FIFA President Gianni Infantino concerning his abandoned World Cup commercial-rights plan.

ED Director Navin Orders Stepped-Up Action Against IBC Fraud And Police FIR Delays

ED Director Navin Orders Stepped-Up Action Against IBC Fraud And Police FIR Delays

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director, Rahul Navin, has issued directives to intensify action against Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) frauds involving "large haircuts" and to address delays in police registering FIRs based on ED's requests. The agency also aims to fast-track high-profile trials under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and enhance internal coordination and efficiency.

Karnataka Government Partners With ElevenLabs For AI-Powered Citizen Services

Karnataka Government Partners With ElevenLabs For AI-Powered Citizen Services

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

The Karnataka government is collaborating with ElevenLabs to explore pilot projects using voice AI across various sectors including skilling, investment promotion, healthcare, culture, and citizen services. This initiative aims to leverage advanced AI to enhance accessibility and efficiency of government services, with a strong focus on responsible AI use and safeguards against misinformation.

BRICS Nations Endorse India's Sports Technology And Goods Conclave Initiatives

BRICS Nations Endorse India's Sports Technology And Goods Conclave Initiatives

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration has endorsed India's proposals for a Working Group on Sports Technology and a Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave, aiming to enhance cooperation and innovation among member nations in the sports sector.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Ride on Blue-chip Stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Ride on Blue-chip Stocks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Monday, driven by strong buying in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and Infosys, despite persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices.

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

'If investors are trusting a new establishment in Tamil Nadu, it speaks a lot of the state's investment climate.'

Crude price, US-Iran conflict to dictate market trends

Crude price, US-Iran conflict to dictate market trends

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Analysts predict that crude oil prices and the ongoing US-Iran conflict will be the primary drivers of stock market movements, with investors also closely watching the Jackson Hole symposium for cues on interest rates.

Geopolitical Tensions, Rising Oil Prices Drag Down Indian IT Stocks

Geopolitical Tensions, Rising Oil Prices Drag Down Indian IT Stocks

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian information technology (IT) stocks, led by Infosys, experienced a significant selloff, dragging the Nifty to a two-month low, primarily due to escalating West Asian tensions pushing crude oil prices higher, and concerns over upcoming large IPOs diverting funds from secondary markets. The sector is also grappling with the long-term implications of AI disruption.

RBI net bought $561 mn in June, first purchase since Feb

RBI net bought $561 mn in June, first purchase since Feb

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) net bought $561 million in June, marking its first net purchase since February, following three consecutive months of net sales. This move coincided with a series of government and RBI measures to attract foreign capital, leading to a 0.36 per cent appreciation of the rupee against the dollar.

'West Bengal Doesn't Need To Experiment With The Bulldozer'

'West Bengal Doesn't Need To Experiment With The Bulldozer'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

'We have a very demanding electorate which expects us to do something. So we will have to do something which is a bit out of the ordinary while at the same time keeping in mind the risk factors.'

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Planning To Invest In A House? Check Rental Yield

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Rental yield can indicate whether a property is undervalued, overvalued or fairly valued.

Geopolitical developments, crude oil to be major market drivers this week

Geopolitical developments, crude oil to be major market drivers this week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Analysts predict that geopolitical developments, particularly surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Iran standoff, along with crude oil prices, will be the primary factors influencing stock market movement in the coming week. Investors will also monitor foreign institutional flows and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes for signals on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

Tempsens Instruments Makes Blockbuster Debut, Shares Zoom Over 111%

Tempsens Instruments Makes Blockbuster Debut, Shares Zoom Over 111%

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Shares of temperature sensing and heating solutions provider Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd listed with a massive premium of over 111 per cent against its issue price of Rs 300, reaching a market valuation of Rs 4,934.81 crore.

Sebi streamlines FPI onboarding, allows digitally signed Power of Attorney

Sebi streamlines FPI onboarding, allows digitally signed Power of Attorney

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

India's capital markets regulator, Sebi, has simplified the onboarding process for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) by permitting them to submit a digitally signed Power of Attorney (PoA) to their custodians, eliminating the need for notarisation or apostillisation.

Criticism Of RBI's Swap Scheme Is Uncalled For

Criticism Of RBI's Swap Scheme Is Uncalled For

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

It is important to understand that the rupee's appreciation, driven by the 2013 special swap scheme, reduced India's import costs for petroleum, oil, and gold, points out Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Examine the complete title chain to establish how the present owner acquired the property.

Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model, targeting 1,500 offices

Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model, targeting 1,500 offices

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

US-based real estate agent franchise firm Century 21 is set to enter the Indian market, estimated at around $600 billion, with a franchise-led business model. The company aims to connect Indian buyers with international properties and NRIs with Indian real estate, projecting 1,500 offices and 30,000 agents within five years.

20% Market Crash Possible? Fund CIO Says...

20% Market Crash Possible? Fund CIO Says...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

From why FIIs will return to India with 'bagfuls' to what to do if markets crash 20%, from finding the next multi-bagger to whether the battered IT sector can bounce back -- Trust MF CIO Mihir Vora's calm answers will surprise you.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as Crude Prices Drop

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as Crude Prices Drop

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices and a positive trend in global equities, with foreign fund inflows further bolstering domestic markets.

Sensex tanks 493 points, Nifty falls for 6th day as crude oil jumps to $91/barrel

Sensex tanks 493 points, Nifty falls for 6th day as crude oil jumps to $91/barrel

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced significant declines, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping for the sixth consecutive day, primarily due to elevated crude oil prices reaching USD 91 per barrel and diminishing hopes for a diplomatic resolution in West Asia.

FPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August

FPIs flock to financials, extend buying spree in IT sector in early August

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) significantly increased their buying in Indian equities during the first half of August, with financial services attracting the largest inflows, reversing previous outflows. The IT sector also continued to see strong interest from overseas investors, driven by a reassessment of valuations and the role of Indian IT firms in AI deployment.

Why are Gen Z investors ditching monthly SIPs for weekly and daily SIPs?

Why are Gen Z investors ditching monthly SIPs for weekly and daily SIPs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Gen Z is a generation that has been raised in a digital-first era, where shopping, payment, and monetary transactions are done within seconds via smartphones. Moreover, the new flexibility offered by investing platforms is encouraging young investors to opt for investment frequencies that align with their spending patterns and lifestyle. This change has brought up an interesting debate on whether daily and weekly SIPs are better than monthly investments.

Sensex, Nifty Fall for 5th Day on Crude Price Surge, West Asia Crisis

Sensex, Nifty Fall for 5th Day on Crude Price Surge, West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, continued their downward trend for the fifth consecutive day, with the Sensex dropping 281 points and Nifty falling 78 points, primarily driven by surging crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

FPIs inject Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in early August

FPIs inject Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities in early August

Rediff.com16 Aug 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have injected Rs 16,621 crore into Indian equities during the first half of August, continuing a buying spree driven by improving relative valuations, resilient corporate earnings, and expectations of softer US interest rates.

'We are disappointed': NSW warns over BBL privatisation

'We are disappointed': NSW warns over BBL privatisation

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

New South Wales (NSW) has strongly criticised Cricket Australia's (CA) decision to proceed with a "self-determination" model for Big Bash League (BBL) privatisation, warning of potential threats to investment in grassroots cricket and long-term implications for the sport. NSW, which operates two BBL clubs, expressed disappointment over the lack of alignment across Australian cricket and highlighted unfulfilled conditions for the sale process.

Sebi to review derivatives settlement pricing after market uproar over CAS

Sebi to review derivatives settlement pricing after market uproar over CAS

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

India's market regulator, Sebi, is set to issue a consultation paper proposing changes to the methodology for determining settlement prices of derivative contracts, following significant feedback and 'sharp price spikes and distortions' observed during the recently implemented Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism.