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'Lower Taxes May Bring Back Foreign Investors'

'Lower Taxes May Bring Back Foreign Investors'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Once this entire AI and tech driven euphoria in the Western markets sees a correction there will be a re-evaluation of the Indian equity market and inflows will resume.'

Profit-taking, rising inflation, and elevated crude oil prices drag Indian markets lower

Profit-taking, rising inflation, and elevated crude oil prices drag Indian markets lower

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to profit-taking, a spike in wholesale price-based inflation, and firm crude oil prices, despite some support from easing intraday crude oil prices and rupee appreciation.

Matt Renshaw surpasses Kohli's Test record for runs scored with lower-order batters

Matt Renshaw surpasses Kohli's Test record for runs scored with lower-order batters

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Australia's Matt Renshaw has broken Virat Kohli's record for the most runs scored while batting with lower-order batters and tail-enders (numbers 8 to 11) in a single Test innings, achieving 174 runs during his 190-run knock against South Africa in Durban.

RBI's 'Calibrated Tightening' Drags Indian Markets Lower Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's 'Calibrated Tightening' Drags Indian Markets Lower Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, influenced by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent repo rate hike and its signal for continued monetary tightening, coupled with rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 8.

NEET-PG 2026: 5,827 New Seats, Lower Cut-Offs

NEET-PG 2026: 5,827 New Seats, Lower Cut-Offs

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Postgraduate medical aspirants get big relief in NEET-PG 2026 as available seats rise to nearly 58,000 and cut-off scores drop significantly across categories. Here is what candidates should know before counselling begins.

Indian Equities Close Marginally Lower as Oil Cools, IT Stocks Gain

Indian Equities Close Marginally Lower as Oil Cools, IT Stocks Gain

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended marginally lower after recovering from sharp intraday losses, driven by cooling crude oil prices and buying interest in HDFC Bank and IT sector stocks.

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Replacing Rice With Rotis Won't Lower Blood Sugar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

'The total carbohydrate intake remains the deciding factor.'

GST Council scraps arrest power, approves faster refunds, lowers penalties

GST Council scraps arrest power, approves faster refunds, lowers penalties

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The GST Council has approved significant reforms including removing the arrest power of tax officials, raising the prosecution threshold fivefold to Rs 5 crore, and introducing faster, largely automated refunds for taxpayers. These changes, aimed at fostering trust and easing business, will be implemented from April 1, 2027.

Why Tata Sons IPO May Get Lower Valuation

Why Tata Sons IPO May Get Lower Valuation

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Holding-company discounts and losses at key unlisted ventures could weigh on Tata Sons' IPO valuation, though its diversified portfolio may still command a premium.

6 Benefits Of Drinking Tea Daily

6 Benefits Of Drinking Tea Daily

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Tea provides few vitamins or minerals but contains plant compounds called phytochemicals, which may have health effects.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Gains in IT Stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Gains in IT Stocks

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally in early trade, driven by strong buying in IT firms and an earnings-driven surge in Tata Group's retail arm, Trent, which reported a 25 per cent increase in net profit.

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally lower due to elevated crude oil prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, and expectations of a tighter monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve, despite strong domestic GDP growth.

India U-15 pay price for missed chances against Honduras

India U-15 pay price for missed chances against Honduras

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's U15 football team, the Blue Colts, lost 1-2 to Honduras in a Round of 32 Tier C match of the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival on Wednesday. Despite equalising in the second half, Honduras reclaimed the lead, pushing India into the lower bracket to compete for positions 81 to 96. India will next face Trinidad and Tobago.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices, Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Sentiments

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices, Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Sentiments

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 26.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, significantly recovered from sharp early losses, driven by buying in State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows, despite declines in Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.

India's Dharmaraj Solairaj defends Asian Para Games gold, sets Asian record

India's Dharmaraj Solairaj defends Asian Para Games gold, sets Asian record

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj successfully defended his gold medal in the men's T44/T62/T64 long jump combined event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. He set a new Asian record with a jump of 7.15m.

Devender Kumar Leads Indian Sweep At Asian Para Games

Devender Kumar Leads Indian Sweep At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Indian athletes achieved a clean sweep in the men's discus throw F44/64 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya. Devender Kumar secured the gold medal, with Rakesh and Pardeep Kumar winning silver and bronze respectively. The event featured athletes with lower limb impairments, classified as F44 (without prosthesis) and F64 (with prosthesis).

Gold again! Sumit Antil leads India's historic javelin sweep

Gold again! Sumit Antil leads India's historic javelin sweep

Rediff.com6 days ago

Star Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's F42-44/61-64 combined event. India achieved a medal sweep with Mahendra Gurjar winning silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar securing bronze, showcasing strong performance in para-athletics.

Karamjyoti's personal best earns her Para Games bronze

Karamjyoti's personal best earns her Para Games bronze

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Indian Paralympian Karamjyoti Dalal won a bronze medal in the women's discus F55 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, achieving a personal best throw of 21.60 metres. This marks a significant achievement for the athlete who transitioned to para sports after an accident in 2008.

Sensex, Nifty decline amid rising crude, US Fed caution

Sensex, Nifty decline amid rising crude, US Fed caution

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, primarily due to declines in Reliance Industries and IT sector stocks, coupled with rising crude oil prices and investor caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.

'Brushing Twice A Day Is Not Enough To Prevent Cavities'

'Brushing Twice A Day Is Not Enough To Prevent Cavities'

Rediff.com2 days ago

rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with nearly three decades of experience, offers tips on how you can maintain good dental hygiene.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 460.30 points and the Nifty dropping 123.70 points, primarily due to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and weak global cues.

Thulasimathi bags 3 silvers in stunning Para Games run

Thulasimathi bags 3 silvers in stunning Para Games run

Rediff.com7 days ago

Thulasimathi Murugesan won three silver medals at the Asian Para Games, including a women's doubles title with Manasi Joshi, a silver in women's singles, and another silver in mixed doubles with Nitesh Kumar.

India must become globally indispensable in key sectors by 2026: CEA

India must become globally indispensable in key sectors by 2026: CEA

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that 2026 marks an inflection point for India, akin to 1991, necessitating the country to become globally indispensable in carefully chosen sectors to build strategic leverage for accessing geopolitically contested resources amidst a series of external shocks.

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated oil prices drag Sensex, Nifty lower

Geopolitical uncertainty, elevated oil prices drag Sensex, Nifty lower

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, with the Nifty recording its fourth consecutive day of decline, primarily due to elevated oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, which dampened investor sentiment.

DMart Faces Margin Pressure, Higher Costs Amidst Aggressive Store Expansion

DMart Faces Margin Pressure, Higher Costs Amidst Aggressive Store Expansion

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Avenue Supermarts (DMart) reported lower-than-expected Q2FY27 performance, with revenue growth of 18.4 per cent year-on-year but visible margin pressure, leading to a 4.5 per cent stock drop. The company faces challenges from lower-margin sales, operating cost pressures, and aggressive store expansion, impacting profitability despite improved same-store sales growth.

Indian Equities Fall for Fourth Day as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Indian Equities Fall for Fourth Day as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower for the fourth consecutive session, driven by a surge in crude oil prices above USD 114 per barrel due to escalating tensions in West Asia, coupled with broad-based selling and FII outflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip on High Crude Prices, IT Sector Woes

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip on High Crude Prices, IT Sector Woes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to persistently high crude oil prices and significant selling pressure in IT stocks, with global factors like US bond yields and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions also contributing to cautious investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 27.

Padikkal's fifty rescues India A on Day 2 after Rahul, Jaiswal fail again!

Padikkal's fifty rescues India A on Day 2 after Rahul, Jaiswal fail again!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Devdutt Padikkal stroked an unbeaten half-century to rescue India A on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln, on Sunday.

The Killers: India's 10 Leading Causes of Death

The Killers: India's 10 Leading Causes of Death

Rediff.com7 days ago

What causes the highest number of deaths in India?

Shailesh edges Indian rival by 0.01m for Para Games bronze

Shailesh edges Indian rival by 0.01m for Para Games bronze

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Shailesh Kumar of India secured a bronze medal in the men's long jump T42/T61/T63 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, with a best jump of 5.57 metres. He narrowly beat his compatriot Mahendra Gurjar, who finished fourth.

Over Half Of 2026 SME IPOs Trade Below Issue Price

Over Half Of 2026 SME IPOs Trade Below Issue Price

Rediff.com4 days ago

A sharp price fall alone does not justify averaging down.

Indian Shuttlers Shine At Asian Para Games, Assure Three Medals

Indian Shuttlers Shine At Asian Para Games, Assure Three Medals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

India has secured three medals in the men's singles SL4 badminton competition at the Asian Para Games, with defending champion Suhas LY, Naveen Sivakumar, and Abhijeet Sakhuja advancing to the semifinals. Suhas LY will face Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan, while the other semifinal will be an all-Indian clash between Naveen and Abhijeet.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw an early rebound, driven by strong performances from blue-chip HDFC Bank and major IT firms like HCL Tech, which reported a significant rise in net profit. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 13.

Praveen Kumar wins high jump gold as India continue medal rush at Asian Para Games

Praveen Kumar wins high jump gold as India continue medal rush at Asian Para Games

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal with a Games record in the men's high jump T44/64 at the Asian Para Games, while Banti added a silver.

IWF Worlds: Chanu's back woes return as Gyaneshwari finishes 8th

IWF Worlds: Chanu's back woes return as Gyaneshwari finishes 8th

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav achieved a commendable eighth-place finish in the women's 53kg event at the IWF World Championships in Ningbo, China, topping Group C. Meanwhile, star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the competition due to a back injury, missing her debut in the 53kg category.

Shanaya Is Ready For...

Shanaya Is Ready For...

Rediff.com1 days ago

She was one of the many stars glittering at the ELLE India Beauty Awards, marking two decades of celebrating the products, people and innovations shaping the beauty industry.

Mid, Smallcap Mutual Fund AUM Hits Rs 10 Trillion Mark, Experts Optimistic

Mid, Smallcap Mutual Fund AUM Hits Rs 10 Trillion Mark, Experts Optimistic

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Mid and smallcap mutual fund schemes in India have quadrupled their assets under management (AUM) to 10 trillion in five years, driven by strong investor inflows and market gains, with experts anticipating continued growth despite mixed valuations.

6 Benefits Of A Cold Shower

6 Benefits Of A Cold Shower

Rediff.com1 days ago

Consider opting for cold showers as often as you can. They are good for you.

Govt amends rules to allow ethanol 100 flex-fuel vehicles

Govt amends rules to allow ethanol 100 flex-fuel vehicles

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Road Transport Ministry has updated the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989 to allow flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on up to E100 (nearly pure ethanol). These amendments include E100 alongside E85 for emission certification and raise the vehicle weight limit for light petrol and diesel vehicles. This move supports India's strategy to reduce crude oil import dependence, with major automakers already developing flex-fuel models for the Indian market.