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NSE enters top-10 most valued firms' club; shares jump over 5%

NSE enters top-10 most valued firms' club; shares jump over 5%

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Shares of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) climbed nearly 1 per cent on their trading debut, reaching a market valuation of Rs 4,53,123 crore, following a significantly oversubscribed initial public offering.

NSE Rings The Gong At BSE

NSE Rings The Gong At BSE

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The National Stock Exchange marked its stock market debut at the Bombay Stock Exchange on September 24, 2026, with a traditional gong-ringing ceremony.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty surge as Brent crude drops below $73

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty surge as Brent crude drops below $73

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a significant decline in Brent crude oil prices, which fell below the USD 73 per barrel level, and positive trends observed across most Asian equities.

IT Q2 Preview: Muted Growth, Steady Margins Expected Amid AI Deflation

IT Q2 Preview: Muted Growth, Steady Margins Expected Amid AI Deflation

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's leading IT companies are anticipated to report subdued revenue growth and largely stable margins for the July-September quarter, as clients maintain tight discretionary budgets, with analysts closely watching the conversion of strong bookings into revenue and the impact of AI on traditional services.

India's Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Falls 6.34% in August

India's Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Falls 6.34% in August

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India's domestic air passenger traffic experienced a 6.34 per cent year-on-year decline in August, reaching 121.26 lakh passengers, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, recovering from previous losses, driven by a global market rebound, a pause in Israel-Iran hostilities, and a rally in bank stocks.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking a recovery in global equity markets and an easing of hostilities between Israel and Iran, after a sharp fall in the previous session.

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

Rediff.com5 days ago

As India's festive season approaches, passenger vehicle dealers are seeing a notable increase in inventories, yet discounts remain surprisingly moderate compared to previous years, signalling a tighter demand-supply balance in the automotive market.

Experts Call For National Policy To Boost Assistive Technology Market

Experts Call For National Policy To Boost Assistive Technology Market

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Experts highlight India's significant market potential for assistive technologies, estimated at Rs 75,000-95,000 crore by 2030. They advocate for a National Assistive Technology Policy to address current gaps in access and service delivery, fostering inclusion, independence, and economic participation for persons with disabilities and the elderly.

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed significantly higher, driven by a combination of easing crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows, and a positive trend observed in global equities.

Jeweller Killed, Valuables Stolen In Chhattisgarh Market Attack

Jeweller Killed, Valuables Stolen In Chhattisgarh Market Attack

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A jeweller was shot dead and robbed of gold and silver ornaments at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. The incident has sparked protests and a bandh by local traders.

Meesho's unique value-commerce model faces stiff competition, premium valuations

Meesho's unique value-commerce model faces stiff competition, premium valuations

Rediff.com3 days ago

Meesho, a value-commerce platform targeting middle- and lower-income geographies, is poised for significant growth driven by its asset-light model and low fulfilment costs, but faces intense competition from e-commerce giants and high valuations.

RSS affliliate BKS to hold first-ever women's conclave on Sep 30

RSS affliliate BKS to hold first-ever women's conclave on Sep 30

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is set to host its inaugural women's conclave in New Delhi, aiming to advocate for increased representation of women farmers in agricultural policymaking. The event will bring together 7,000 women farmers to discuss their significant contributions to farming, livestock, and fisheries, and to push for policy changes, including a shift from MSP to MRP for produce.

Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace deal, oil price drop

Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace deal, oil price drop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian stock markets extended their gains for a second consecutive session, with the Sensex closing 736 points higher, driven by a global equity rally and a significant drop in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Hyundai Expects 8-10% H2 Sales Growth, Aims To Outpace PV Industry

Hyundai Expects 8-10% H2 Sales Growth, Aims To Outpace PV Industry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Hyundai Motor India is set to outpace the broader passenger vehicle market, projecting an 8-10 per cent domestic sales growth in H2FY27, fueled by strategic launches of a new mid-size SUV and a dedicated electric vehicle, alongside increased production capacity.

FCNR(B) funds find a runway ahead of festival season-led credit demand

FCNR(B) funds find a runway ahead of festival season-led credit demand

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain highlighted that banks are well-positioned to deploy $133 billion mobilised through FCNR(B) deposits, especially with strong credit demand ahead of the festival season, while also stressing the importance of robust technology governance and cyber defences in the financial sector.

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1% as global cues, FII outflows trigger market tailspin

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1% as global cues, FII outflows trigger market tailspin

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop of over 1 per cent, driven by a bearish trend in global markets, weakness in HDFC Bank and IT firms, and fresh foreign fund outflows.

DRI Foils Major Drug Smuggling Bid At Hyderabad Airport

DRI Foils Major Drug Smuggling Bid At Hyderabad Airport

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 4.9 kg of cocaine, valued at Rs 24.5 crore, from an Indian passenger at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The drugs were concealed within chocolate tubes in the passenger's cabin baggage. The passenger, arriving from Qatar, has been arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound on Easing Crude, Hopes of West Asia De-escalation

Sensex, Nifty Rebound on Easing Crude, Hopes of West Asia De-escalation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, driven by a decline in crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and optimism surrounding a potential de-escalation of the conflict in West Asia.

Rupee stabilises in H1FY27 amid RBI interventions, global pressures persist

Rupee stabilises in H1FY27 amid RBI interventions, global pressures persist

Rediff.com5 days ago

After a significant 9.9% depreciation in FY26, the Indian rupee has shown comparative stability in the first half of FY27, depreciating by only 1.1%, attributed to regulatory interventions and measures to attract foreign capital, despite ongoing global pressures from rising crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows.

Apple Pay Debuts In India With Axis Bank Partnership

Apple Pay Debuts In India With Axis Bank Partnership

Rediff.com6 days ago

Apple has officially launched its Apple Pay service in India, initially partnering with Axis Bank for Visa and Mastercard credit card users. The service allows secure, cashless transactions via iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch using NFC technology, without requiring PINs or OTPs. This move is set to intensify competition in India's digital payments market, currently dominated by UPI and local players, with Apple planning to onboard more banks and expand merchant networks.

India's Real Estate Sector Attracts Record $9.5 Billion Inflows in Q3 2026

India's Real Estate Sector Attracts Record $9.5 Billion Inflows in Q3 2026

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's real estate sector recorded an unprecedented $9.5 billion in capital inflows during Q3 2026, primarily driven by foreign investors' strong interest in data centres, according to a CBRE Group report.

QIBs drive bulk of demand as NSE IPO subscribed 5.7 times

QIBs drive bulk of demand as NSE IPO subscribed 5.7 times

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Institutional portion subscribed 12.68 times; retail crosses quota.

Indian Airports To Get Refined Full Body Scanners After Trials

Indian Airports To Get Refined Full Body Scanners After Trials

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aviation security watchdog BCAS is conducting trials of full body scanners at Bengaluru and Cochin airports. The trials aim to collect data to refine algorithms, addressing privacy concerns and ensuring the technology is suitable for Indian passengers before wider deployment across airports.

How India's AI Job Market Is Evolving Beyond Experimentation

How India's AI Job Market Is Evolving Beyond Experimentation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A new report reveals a significant shift in India's AI hiring landscape, moving from experimental roles to those focused on deployment, integration, and scaling of AI solutions. Employers, including GCCs, IT services, and enterprises, are increasingly seeking professionals who can implement AI across core business operations, leading to a demand for core AI roles that currently outstrips the available supply.

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, advanced for the second consecutive day, driven by softening crude oil prices and a positive trend in global markets. Despite some profit-taking in IT and metal shares, auto stocks outperformed, contributing to the overall gains.

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

'India is collateral damage. There is no way that foreign investors are going to bring money in India despite our yields also going up.'

West Asia tensions, crude oil, FII activity to dictate market movement

West Asia tensions, crude oil, FII activity to dictate market movement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Analysts predict that developments in West Asia, their impact on crude oil prices, and the trading activity of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) will be crucial factors influencing the Indian stock market this week.

Sedans Hold Ground In Luxury Market Despite SUV Wave

Sedans Hold Ground In Luxury Market Despite SUV Wave

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

While SUVs have steadily gained share across the industry, data shows that nearly three in 10 luxury vehicles sold in India are sedans, highlighting the segment's resilience despite years of SUV-led growth.

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

4 Reasons Why Market Recovered After March Crash

Rediff.com22 May 2026

'Once the market decides it wants to go up, it goes up -- no amount of bad news can really hold it back.'

RBI's Net Short Dollar Position Soars to Record $200 Billion in August

RBI's Net Short Dollar Position Soars to Record $200 Billion in August

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India's outstanding net short dollar position in the forward book surged to a record $200.06 billion at August-end, up from $136.77 billion at July-end, primarily driven by FCNR(B) flows.

Devastating Fire In Rohtak Market Kills Three, Gutting Ten Shops

Devastating Fire In Rohtak Market Kills Three, Gutting Ten Shops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A devastating fire in Rohtak's D-Park market resulted in the deaths of three people and gutted approximately ten shops. The blaze, believed to have started in a shoe showroom, took several hours to control, prompting local MP Deepender Singh Hooda to demand government compensation and jobs for affected families.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, tracking a global rally fueled by US President Donald Trump's declaration of an end to the war with Iran and a subsequent drop in crude oil prices.

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

iPhone 18 Pro: 10 Countries Where It Costs The Most

Rediff.com5 days ago

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 in the US, while Apple's official prices differ across countries and regions, reflecting local taxes, duties, currency values and market pricing.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, alongside a notable cooling in crude oil prices.

Airtel Money files for London IPO, IFC to buy $90 mn stake

Airtel Money files for London IPO, IFC to buy $90 mn stake

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Airtel Africa's mobile payments arm, Airtel Money, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) agreeing to purchase shares worth up to $90 million at the final offer price.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty down on US-Iran tensions, oil price

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty down on US-Iran tensions, oil price

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which led to a surge in crude oil prices and weak global equity trends.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain As Crude Prices Fall, Buying In Blue-chips

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain As Crude Prices Fall, Buying In Blue-chips

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, supportive global cues, fresh foreign fund inflows, and buying in blue-chips like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Track Sensex, Nifty movement on June 22, 2026.

Market participants expect RBI to provide weekly updates on FCNR (B) inflows

Market participants expect RBI to provide weekly updates on FCNR (B) inflows

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Market participants are keenly awaiting regular, preferably weekly, updates from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR (B), deposits, following the central bank's directive for banks to submit daily data on these inflows.

Anthropic's prospectus warns of AI's 'existential risks to humanity'

Anthropic's prospectus warns of AI's 'existential risks to humanity'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Anthropic has formally warned investors that its technology may pose "existential risks to humanity" in a long-awaited initial public offering prospectus circulated with a small group of partners in recent days.