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How DIIs, MFs are providing crucial stability to Indian markets

How DIIs, MFs are providing crucial stability to Indian markets

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), driven by the popularity of mutual funds, have emerged as significant stabilising forces for Indian capital markets amidst global volatility and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows, according to Sebi whole-time member Amarjeet Singh.

US-Iran peace deal: Tehran gives up nuke bid, wins sanctions relief

US-Iran peace deal: Tehran gives up nuke bid, wins sanctions relief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement in principle to immediately and permanently halt all military operations, lift sanctions, and work towards a comprehensive final agreement within 60 days, including a significant reconstruction package for Iran.

Sensex, Nifty Dip as RBI Lowers Growth Forecast, Holds Repo Rate

Sensex, Nifty Dip as RBI Lowers Growth Forecast, Holds Repo Rate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower due to profit-taking, following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged while lowering its growth expectations for the current fiscal year and forecasting higher inflation.

Wrongly Credited NSE Shares Spark Battle

Wrongly Credited NSE Shares Spark Battle

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

NSE's draft prospectus discloses a legal dispute over 5,000 shares allegedly transferred by mistake into an individual investor's demat account.

Dell Expands Local Server Production In India Driven By AI And Data Sovereignty

Dell Expands Local Server Production In India Driven By AI And Data Sovereignty

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Dell Technologies is significantly expanding its domestic manufacturing in India, with a majority of its servers now produced locally, driven by data sovereignty and AI adoption. The company also launched new AI infrastructure solutions, including PowerStore Elite, designed for secure on-premises data management and AI workflows, while asserting that AI creates more jobs.

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

RBI Plans New UPI Safety Checks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorised push payment frauds have emerged as a growing challenge globally as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering techniques to persuade users to transfer money voluntarily, making recovery more difficult even when transactions are authenticated.

Why Modi Wants To Curb NGOs Funding

Why Modi Wants To Curb NGOs Funding

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Larger NGOs could no longer work with smaller ones, especially those organisations working on the ground that had no means of or expertise in raising money themselves, reveals Aakar Patel.

CBI repatriates cybercrime kingpin, murder accused from Thailand, Georgia

CBI repatriates cybercrime kingpin, murder accused from Thailand, Georgia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The CBI successfully coordinated the repatriation of Ganesh Balaso Kale, a cybercrime suspect from Thailand, and Vainket Garg, wanted for murder and other offences, from Georgia, demonstrating effective international law enforcement cooperation.

HLPP Vs Term Plan: Which Is Better?

HLPP Vs Term Plan: Which Is Better?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

An Home Loan Protection Plan repays the outstanding loan if the borrower dies or suffers a covered disability.

States increase reliance on market borrowings, face higher yields

States increase reliance on market borrowings, face higher yields

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Indian states significantly increased their reliance on market borrowings to finance gross fiscal deficits in 2025-26, with the share of market borrowings rising to 76.3 per cent, even as the weighted average cut-off yield on State Government Securities (SGS) and spreads over central government securities also increased.

NEET UG Cancellation: How to Claim Your 100% Fee Refund Online

NEET UG Cancellation: How to Claim Your 100% Fee Refund Online

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The NTA has also confirmed that the upcoming re-examination, scheduled for June 21, 2026, will be conducted entirely free of cost for all previously registered candidates, funded fully through the agency's internal reserves.

Orissa High Court: Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

Orissa High Court: Indiscriminate Bank Account Freezes Hurt Businesses

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'Statutory power must be exercised in a manner that is fair, proportionate, and not excessive.' 'The authority must demonstrate a rational nexus between the property frozen and the alleged offence.'

DoT notifies new telecom authorisation rules, replacing multiple licences

DoT notifies new telecom authorisation rules, replacing multiple licences

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new authorisation regime, replacing multiple licences with a single permission for principal telecom services, aiming to simplify compliance and accommodate evolving technologies. This move is expected to ease business operations, enhance fraud prevention with AI, and expand connectivity, especially through satellite networks.

India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR

India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Global investment firm KKR remains optimistic about India's long-term growth, citing rising incomes, premiumisation, financial deepening, and demand for quality services as key drivers for its consumption story, even as higher energy prices and AI disruption pose near-term challenges.

Mapara, Yadnik, and Dandekar Secure Fourth Consecutive Wins at Chess Master's

Mapara, Yadnik, and Dandekar Secure Fourth Consecutive Wins at Chess Master's

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Palaash Mapara, Pratik Yadnik, and Ameya Dandekar each secured their fourth consecutive victories in the fourth round of the All India Chess Master's tournament in Mumbai.

Court Clears Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Cooperative Bank Scam Case

Court Clears Ajit Pawar in Maharashtra Cooperative Bank Scam Case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A local court in Mumbai has accepted the police's closure report in the alleged Rs 25,000 crore scam at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB), giving a clean chit to the late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and other accused.

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

'USA-Iran Deal Is Not Enforceable'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'Actual implementation of the 14-point agreement is proving hard to achieve let alone striking and sustaining a long-term treaty or deal.'

Amazon Boosts India Investment To USD 48 Billion, Focus On AI And Cloud

Amazon Boosts India Investment To USD 48 Billion, Focus On AI And Cloud

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced an additional USD 13 billion investment in India, bringing the company's total capital commitment to USD 48 billion by 2030. This significant investment will primarily focus on expanding AI and cloud infrastructure, supporting job creation, boosting e-commerce exports, and digitising small businesses, aligning with India's growing digital economy.

Day after cyberattack claim, CBSE processes 40,000 re-evaluation requests

Day after cyberattack claim, CBSE processes 40,000 re-evaluation requests

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that nearly 40,000 students have successfully applied for verification and re-evaluation of Class 12 board exam answer books, despite the portal facing cyberattacks, including a denial-of-service attempt.

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has admitted a petition filed by State Bank of India (SBI) seeking to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against industrialist Anil Ambani. This action is related to Ambani's alleged personal guarantees for loans extended to Reliance Communications (RCom), from which SBI is attempting to recover over 1,200 crore.

CBSE revaluation portal hit by cyberattack, fees spike to Rs 68,000

CBSE revaluation portal hit by cyberattack, fees spike to Rs 68,000

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The CBSE revaluation portal experienced a cyber attack, affecting the payment system and leading to unauthorised access for approximately 50 students. The incident caused fee display abnormalities, prompting investigations and system enhancements.

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Someone Else Owns India's Off Switch

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

A sovereign cloud, our own DNS root and Root CA, a defence-led research base that builds for keeps, and a real national cybersecurity strategy that outlives electoral cycles are not vanity projects. They are the difference between a nation that can be switched off and one that cannot, points out Venkata Satish Guttula.

RBI's Capital Inflow Measures Ease Long Bond Fears, But Fund Managers Remain Cautious

RBI's Capital Inflow Measures Ease Long Bond Fears, But Fund Managers Remain Cautious

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Despite the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) and the government's recent initiatives to attract foreign capital, which are expected to alleviate pressure on long-duration bonds, most debt fund managers are maintaining a cautious stance, favouring shorter-duration papers due to global uncertainties and potential future rate hikes.

India Inc payout to shareholders grows slower than profit for third straight year

India Inc payout to shareholders grows slower than profit for third straight year

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Shareholder payouts by India Inc, including dividends and buybacks, increased by 2.2 per cent year-on-year in FY26 to $5.06 trillion, but this growth lagged the 18.8 per cent rise in reported net profit for the third consecutive year, leading to the lowest dividend payout ratio in 12 years.

NDA Closes On Rajya Sabha Two-Third Mark

NDA Closes On Rajya Sabha Two-Third Mark

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Its strength is set to increase by 3 seats once the current round of Rajya Sabha polls for 27 seats are concluded on June 28.

Property Ownership Hinges On Funding

Property Ownership Hinges On Funding

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Taxability in property transactions depends on the actual source of funds and beneficial ownership, not on whose name appears in the purchase agreement.

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Tender Scam Blows Lid Off Bihar Corruption

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

'As the Bihar government's focus is on development and infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores, Rishu Sinha created a network to pay a decent commission to government officials for securing tenders.'

NSE IPO Set To Mint Fortunes

NSE IPO Set To Mint Fortunes

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

With momentum building around the IPO, the NSE saw a surge in retail investors in the last two years, making it one of the widely traded stocks in the unlisted market.

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Why Mid-Tier BFSI Firms In India Face Heightened Cyber Risks

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A report indicates that mid-tier banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) entities in India are highly exposed to cyberattacks due to aggressive digitisation coupled with insufficient cybersecurity investments.

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Pakistan terror link suspected in Ranchi RSS office attack; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Three people with suspected Pakistan-terror links were arrested for allegedly hurling "petrol bombs" at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office in Ranchi, and one of them suffered bullet injuries in a gunfight while trying to escape from police custody on Thursday afternoon, an officer said.

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.

Why FPIs pulled out Rs 43,000 cr in first week of June

Why FPIs pulled out Rs 43,000 cr in first week of June

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn nearly Rs 43,000 crore from Indian equities in the first week of June, contributing to a total outflow of Rs 2.67 lakh crore in 2026, driven by a global shift towards technology and AI-linked opportunities and persistent rupee depreciation.

Avoid Costly Mistakes In ITR Filing

Avoid Costly Mistakes In ITR Filing

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

With more granular reporting and enhanced data matching, mismatches are likely to be identified more quickly.

Panchkula Civic Body Detects Major Discrepancies in Fixed Deposits

Panchkula Civic Body Detects Major Discrepancies in Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Panchkula Municipal Corporation has reported discrepancies in its Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) with a private bank, amounting to approximately 150 crore. The matter has been reported to the State Vigilance for further investigation.

Australia spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage with tense win

Australia spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage with tense win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Australia defeated Turkey 2-0 in their Group D World Cup opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, placing them second in the group.

WhatsApp Is Changing. Are You Safe?

WhatsApp Is Changing. Are You Safe?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

WhatsApp is finally letting you hide your phone number behind a custom username. While it's a massive win for privacy, cybersecurity experts warn it could unleash a wave of identity scams. Here is what you need to know.

Rajesh Exports dismisses 'speculative' claims of inflated revenue, LIC share placement

Rajesh Exports dismisses 'speculative' claims of inflated revenue, LIC share placement

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Rajesh Exports has vehemently denied allegations of inflated revenues and preferential share placement to LIC, labelling them 'speculative inferences' and affirming its commitment to addressing concerns raised by Sebi.

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'But two things worked against them: People kept coming forward, and -- crucially -- these were not outsiders.'

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 5.5 Lakh Job Scam

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 5.5 Lakh Job Scam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested Manish Kumar for allegedly defrauding over 20 unemployed youths of Rs 5.5 lakh by falsely promising contractual jobs at GTB Hospital. Kumar, a B.Sc in nursing, used his alleged connections to gain trust before collecting security deposits, then disappeared when jobs didn't materialise.

India joins global condemnation of Israeli actions in West Bank

India joins global condemnation of Israeli actions in West Bank

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

India has joined over 100 countries and global organizations in condemning Israel's "unilateral" decisions and measures aimed at expanding its "unlawful presence" in the West Bank.