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Hong Kong pips India, becomes fourth-largest market

Hong Kong pips India, becomes fourth-largest market

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Hong Kong has regained its spot as the world's fourth-largest market following a broad market rout in Indian equities. Currently, the Chinese territory's market capitalisation stands at $4.9 trillion versus India's $4.75 trillion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. In January, the domestic equity markets' market capitalisation had surpassed that of Hong Kong following a spectacular rally in the small- and midcap stocks.

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case the batting unit doesn't go well.'

2nd Test: New Zealand hold slender lead over Australia

2nd Test: New Zealand hold slender lead over Australia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Australia skipper Pat Cummins bowled Kane Williamson in the final hour of play on the second day of the second Test in Christchurch on Saturday, just as the master batsman threatened an innings that would put New Zealand on top.

OTT Goodies This Week!

OTT Goodies This Week!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

From fantasy to football, OTT is beaming with all kinds of goodies this week.

IPL 2024: How this Punjab Kings dasher battled depression for glory

IPL 2024: How this Punjab Kings dasher battled depression for glory

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Ashutosh Sharma revealed he didn't know where his career was heading during the time between 2020-22 when he fell out of favour with MP coach Chandrakant Pandit.

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Space Adventures Rule OTT This Week!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Science fiction buffs buckle up, catch all the space-themed action on OTT this week.

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Last 3 days I was in bed, I was on painkillers: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Riyan Parag revealed that he was struggling with ill-health for the last three days.

IPL PIX: Parag powers Royals to victory against Delhi

IPL PIX: Parag powers Royals to victory against Delhi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Riyan Parag's attacking half-century set up a 12-run win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals.

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Adani shrugs off Hindenburg effect, back to rapid expansion spree

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Adani group opened a $1.2 billion copper plant, bought a port in Odisha, raised stakes in a cement company and stitched an alliance with rival Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, all in a matter of one week in signs that the apples-to-airport conglomerate has shrugged off the Hindenburg effect and is back to rapid expansion spree. In the last one week, Adani group has through regulatory filings and press statements announced expansions and investments in its mainstay ports business, diversification into metal refining, fund infusion into a two-year-old cement foray and continuing progress in the commissioning of its mega solar project.

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

In absence of black swans, markets may rise further

In absence of black swans, markets may rise further

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Since March 2020, when the Nifty50 plummeted to 7,511 following the announcement of a nationwide lockdown, the stock market has been on an upward trajectory. Over the next four years, the major market index has delivered a remarkable compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 31.5 per cent. In the past year alone, the Nifty50 has gained by 27 per cent, hitting a succession of record highs.

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Avesh or Chahal? Whose bowling impressed you most?

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra on Saturday said he never tried to convince Hardik Pandya against returning to Mumbai Indians but conceded that the star all-rounder's experience would be dearly missed by the team in the IPL beginning on March 22.

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Flash targets for Para Shooting World Cup trap finals create controversy.

IPL PIX: Dhoni dazzles but CSK lose to Delhi Capitals

IPL PIX: Dhoni dazzles but CSK lose to Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals outclass champions Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs for their first victory in IPL 2024.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

India-listed multinational arms outclass parent firms' valuations

India-listed multinational arms outclass parent firms' valuations

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

It's not only the Indian markets that command a valuation premium over their global peers; shares of subsidiaries of India-listed multinational companies (MNCs) also trade at rich valuations compared to their parent companies. An analysis of 12-month forward price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book (P/B) multiples of domestically listed MNCs shows that most quotes have a premium ranging from 2.1x to 6x that of their parent. Similarly, P/B, in most cases, is significantly higher in the domestic market.

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Recently, the government relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the space sector by allowing 100 per cent FDI in manufacture of components, systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground segments, and user segments. It also permitted 74 per cent FDI in satellite manufacturing and operation as well as satellite data products and 49 per cent in development of launch vehicles and spaceports. Following this, stocks of related companies saw an uptick on the bourses.

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Footballer Dani Alves denies sexual assault charges in Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The public prosecutor has accused Alves of forcing the woman to have sex without her consent and without using a condom. The 23-year-old woman testified behind a screen with her voice distorted to protect her identity.

Rathour attributes youngsters' success to strong domestic foundation

Rathour attributes youngsters' success to strong domestic foundation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The astonishing, inspiring and quick success of youngsters like Yashaswi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan at the highest level is a good advertisement for the country's robust domestic circuit which has made them "cricket smart" who can handle Test match pressure, reckons India's batting coach Vikram Rathour.

Cash levels in smallcap mutual fund schemes swell as valuations turn lofty

Cash levels in smallcap mutual fund schemes swell as valuations turn lofty

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The cash pile within smallcap mutual fund (MF) schemes has grown over the past few months amid a relentless rally in stocks in this space. While fund managers usually don't make cash calls, incessant inflows and valuation discomfort have forced their hand. At the end of January, the top 10 schemes had over Rs 12,160 crore in cash, compared to Rs 8,700 crore in August 2023.

Key investors may drag Byju's to NCLT

Key investors may drag Byju's to NCLT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A consortium of shareholders with over 30 per cent stake in cash-strapped Byju's might approach the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) seeking a management change, if the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) scheduled for Friday failed to yield an 'amicable settlement' or faced further delays, sources said. Earlier this month, these shareholders had issued a notice calling for an EGM to address "persistent issues", including a change in management. They will vote for a revamp of the existing board, an exercise which would include asking Byju Raveendran to step down as chief executive officer (CEO) and relinquish his operational role, according to sources.

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

IMAGRS from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday

Margin gains propel India Inc's Q3 profit

Margin gains propel India Inc's Q3 profit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Corporate India reported high double-digit growth in net profit for the fourth consecutive quarter in October-December 2023 (Q3FY24), driven by margin gains from lower prices of raw material and energy.

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The new Duster will go head-to-head with popular models like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, etc in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Tata Motors drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki (India) (MSIL) to become the most-valuable automobile company, in terms of market capitalisation (mcap), after a gap of seven years. With this, the company's stock hit a new high on the BSE on Tuesday (January 30). The combined mcap of Tata Motors (Rs 285.51 crore) and Tata Motors DVR (Rs 29,119 crore) stood at Rs 3.146 trillion.

Shubman Gill In Rocky Waters?

Shubman Gill In Rocky Waters?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Since August 2023, Gill has scored just one half-century from eight T20Is, scoring 133 runs at an average of 16.

GST collections rise 10% to Rs 1.64 lakh cr in Dec

GST collections rise 10% to Rs 1.64 lakh cr in Dec

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Continuing the upward trend, GST collections rose 10 per cent to about Rs 1.64 lakh crore in December compared to Rs 1.49 lakh crore in the same month a year ago. During the April-December 2023 period, gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection witnessed a robust 12 per cent growth, reaching Rs 14.97 lakh crore against Rs 13.40 lakh crore mopped up in the same period of the previous year, the finance ministry said in a statement on Monday. The average monthly gross GST collection of Rs 1.66 lakh crore in the first nine-month period this year represents a 12 per cent increase compared to the Rs 1.49 lakh crore average recorded in the corresponding period of FY23, it added.

Byju's pays Jan salaries; Raveendran says moving mountains to make payroll

Byju's pays Jan salaries; Raveendran says moving mountains to make payroll

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Byju Raveendran, the founder and chief executive officer of the beleaguered edtech firm Byju's, said the company credited all pending January salaries to employees over the past few days. This was communicated to the employees in another letter sent on February 4. Byju's has about 15,000 employees. "I know you were told that you would get your salaries by Monday.

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sri Lanka has decided to impose a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels to conduct research in the island nation's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said, amidst frequent docking requests from Chinese surveillance ships.

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

PIX: Rizwan, Jamal power Pakistan to 313 on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan showcased resilience with Rizwan contributing a powerful 88 runs

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Factionalism is nothing new to Bihar cricket and the ugly infighting that has been running well over two decades has robbed the state of some notable talents, besides attracting the ire of the BCCI.

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

After long delay, Hamas releases 4 Thai nationals among 17 more hostages

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

As per the details, the hostages include 13 Israeli citizens and four Thais, reported The Times of Israel on Sunday.

Large Cap Funds A Good Buy In 2024

Large Cap Funds A Good Buy In 2024

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'From a risk-return perspective, large-cap funds may generate lower-than-historical average returns in 2024, whereas mid-, and small-cap funds hardly have any upside left.'

The Top Performers Of 2023

The Top Performers Of 2023

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.

Trapped workers lifted rat-hole miners on their shoulders

Trapped workers lifted rat-hole miners on their shoulders

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Feroze Qureshi and Monu Kumar, experts in the rat-hole mining technique, were the first to meet the 41 labourers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand after they cleared the last bit of the rubble inside the structure.

12-member rat-hole mining team did the tunnel rescue for free

12-member rat-hole mining team did the tunnel rescue for free

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The leader of the 12-member team from Rockwell Enterprises, Wakeel Hassan, said he was approached for help by a company involved in the rescue operation four days ago. "The work got delayed while removing the portion of the auger from the rubble. We started at 3 pm on Monday and finished the work at 6 pm on Tuesday," Hassan said, adding, "We had said the work would be finished in 24 to 36 hours and that is what we did."

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Romance And Sci-Fi Collide On OTT This Week

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sci-fiction buffs rejoice, there's much spectacle to behold on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives her recommendations.

Pet pics: A 12-year-old's story about his dog

Pet pics: A 12-year-old's story about his dog

Rediff.com14 May 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what 12-year-old Aarat had to share.