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Selling pressure in financials drag Sensex down 355 points

Selling pressure in financials drag Sensex down 355 points

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, M&M and HDFC Bank. NSE Nifty fell 120.30 points to 15,632.10.

RIL, TCS, HDFC twins drag Sensex down by 621 points

RIL, TCS, HDFC twins drag Sensex down by 621 points

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Tech Mahindra, the top loser in the Sensex pack, shed over 2.5 per cent. It was followed by UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, HDFC, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank and TCS. NSE Nifty plunged 179.35 points to 17,745.90.

RIL, Infy lift D-Street; Sensex up 77 pts to close at new peak

RIL, Infy lift D-Street; Sensex up 77 pts to close at new peak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 1.5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Infosys, PowerGrid, L&T and IndusInd Bank. NSE Nifty advanced 12.50 points to its fresh record of 15,811.85.

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Tuesday said India's tour of South Africa remains on schedule provided the situation doesn't aggravate in the rainbow nation after a new COVID-19 variant was detected there.

Stock markets to remain open on Budget day

Stock markets to remain open on Budget day

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The decision has been taken following requests made in this regard by market participants as Budget contains several market-moving announcements.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

D-Street investors lose over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in 2 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 9.75 lakh crore in two days of heavy decline in the equity market, with the Sensex plunging 1,457 points on Monday. The 30-share BSE benchmark tanked 1,456.74 points or 2.68 per cent to settle at 52,846.70 on Monday. It had ended 1,016.84 points or 1.84 per cent lower at 54,303.44 on Friday.

Markets end in red; RIL, HDFC twins top drags

Markets end in red; RIL, HDFC twins top drags

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Equity indices chalked up losses for the second straight session on Monday, in tandem with a bearish trend overseas as ratcheting up of hostilities in Ukraine and prospects of further rate hikes by the US Fed soured global risk sentiment. The rupee slipping to another all-time low against the US dollar amid foreign fund outflows added to the gloom, traders said. After tumbling over 800 points in intra-day trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex clawed back some lost ground to end 200.18 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 57,991.11.

Aishwarya's HOTTEST ramp appearance? VOTE!

Aishwarya's HOTTEST ramp appearance? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Who'd in their right minds would ever say no to seeing this stunner on the ramp more?!

BCCI is a 'shop', rules Supreme Court

BCCI is a 'shop', rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The activities of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are commercial in nature and can be termed as a 'shop' for the purposes of attracting the provisions of the Employees State Insurance Act, the Supreme Court has said.

Sensex drops 171 points; Nifty ends below 11,300

Sensex drops 171 points; Nifty ends below 11,300

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

SBI was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, ONGC, ITC, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and HDFC Bank.

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Infosys, Dr Reddy's, TCS, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and NTPC. NSE Nifty slumped 163.45 points to 14,557.85.

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ratify its Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy and deliberate on the much-delayed compensation package for domestic cricketers at its Apex Council meeting to be held on September 20.

Sensex sheds 59 pts; Nifty settles below 11,150

Sensex sheds 59 pts; Nifty settles below 11,150

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

HUL was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, Infosys, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Asian Paints and TCS.

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

American banking major Citibank on Thursday announced that it will exit from the consumer banking business in India as part of a global strategy. The business comprises credit cards, retail banking, home loans and wealth management.

Covid surge sinks Sensex by 871 points

Covid surge sinks Sensex by 871 points

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, plunging around 6 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, SBI, M&M, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto and ICICI Bank. NSE Nifty sank 229.55 points to 14,637.80.

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SBI was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling around 5 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, PowerGrid, ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Titan were among the gainers.

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

Sensex rallies 347 pts to end at fresh peak; Nifty tops 13,350 for first time

Sensex rallies 347 pts to end at fresh peak; Nifty tops 13,350 for first time

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Bharti Airtel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by HUL, HDFC, ITC, IndusInd Bank, SBI, Sun Pharma, ONGC, Tech Mahindra, L&T and Asian Paints. On the other hand, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance and HDFC Bank were among the laggards.

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

BCCI forms committee for sexual harassment complaints

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The complainant must file the complaint within three months from the date of the incident and the Internal Committee will give seven working days to the accused to respond to the allegations. The respondent gets 10 days to respond.

Factors that will guide markets this week

Factors that will guide markets this week

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Macroeconomic data announcement, Omicron situation and global trends will be the major driving factors for the equity market in the first week of the new year 2022, according to analysts. In what turned out to be a historic year, the Indian stock indices went past multiple milestones and the 30-share Sensex made an annual gain of 10,502.49 points or 21.99 per cent in 2021. Religare Broking Vice-President (Research) Ajit Mishra said, "This week marks the beginning of a new month and participants will be closely eyeing some crucial high-frequency data like monthly auto sales, India manufacturing PMI and India services PMI. "Besides, updates on the COVID-19 situation and performance of global markets will also be critical."

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty also ended down 12.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 10,477.90. Intra-day, it shuttled between 10,534.55 and 10,460.45.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty also ended down 12.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 10,477.90. Intra-day, it shuttled between 10,534.55 and 10,460.45.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

BSE, NSE come out with guidelines on tech glitches

BSE, NSE come out with guidelines on tech glitches

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have put out comprehensive guidelines for handling technical glitches at members' end in order to prevent disruptions. Under the new framework, members will have to pay Rs 20,000 per day in case of failure to report the incident to the exchanges within the required timeline, BSE and NSE said in separate circulars. The guidelines outline technology infrastructure and system requirements that a member should put in place to prevent any incident of business disruption resulting from technical glitches.

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

We asked you to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

India among the world's most unequal nations: Report

India among the world's most unequal nations: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

India stands out as a poor and very unequal country, with the top 1 per cent of the population holding more than one-fifth of the total national income in 2021 and the bottom half just 13 per cent, according to a report. The report, titled ' World Inequality Report 2022', has been authored by Lucas Chancel, co-director of the World Inequality Lab, and coordinated by several experts, including French economist Thomas Piketty. It further said India is now among the most unequal countries in the world.

Major drivers for the equity markets this week

Major drivers for the equity markets this week

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Equity markets will look for directions from global trends, ongoing quarterly earnings and investment patterns of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) in a holiday-shortened week ahead and may encounter volatility amid the scheduled monthly derivatives expiry, according to analysts. Equity markets will remain closed on Wednesday on account of 'Republic Day'. "This week is a holiday-shortened one and it's going to be critical due to the list of events and data that are lined up.

IN PHOTOS: The unique glimpses from India-II

IN PHOTOS: The unique glimpses from India-II

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

In this concluding part of a two part series, we present another collection of unusual images telling unique stories about India.

In one of worst daily falls, Sensex tanks 1,939 points

In one of worst daily falls, Sensex tanks 1,939 points

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex tanked over 1,000 points in the opening session on Friday tracking losses in index majors ICICI Bank, HDFC twins and Reliance Industries amid a negative trend in global markets.

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Richest cricket board offline after domain not renewed

Richest cricket board offline after domain not renewed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest cricket board in the world, has not been able to renew the domain of its official website www.bcci.tv in time.

'It will take time for market to recover'

'It will take time for market to recover'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'The correction could take two to three months and traders need to be careful.' 'For investors, this could be a good time to nibble in.'

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Saliva ban may upset balance between bat and ball: Taylor

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor on Sunday warned that ban on the usage of saliva in cricket, in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, runs the risk of upsetting balance between bat and ball in Test matches. The International Cricket Council has banned the use of saliva on ball as an interim health safety measure to combat the spread of coronavirus -- a move that has raised concerns about the game becoming even more batsmen friendly.

Saqlain Mushtaq to help England spinners tackle Pak batsmen

Saqlain Mushtaq to help England spinners tackle Pak batsmen

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq has agreed to a 10-day spell with England as their spin-bowling consultant for the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Sensex, Nifty gain ahead of macro data; Tata Motors rallies 7%

Sensex, Nifty gain ahead of macro data; Tata Motors rallies 7%

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

After rallying over 300 points, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 169.14 points, or 0.42 per cent, higher at 40,581.71. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty settled 61.65 points, or 0.52 per cent, higher at 11,971.80.

Sensex rises 186 points; RIL rallies 4% to all-time high

Sensex rises 186 points; RIL rallies 4% to all-time high

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

RIL became the first Indian company to hit the Rs 9.5 lakh-crore market capitalisation level. Shares of Bharti Airtel soared 7.36 per cent and Vodafone Idea rallied 34.68 per cent after both the companies announced a hike in mobile phone call and data charges from December.

Sensex rises 223 points; Nifty settles near 9,000

Sensex rises 223 points; Nifty settles near 9,000

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 6 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Titan, L&T, SBI, Sun Pharma and Nestle India. On the other hand, HCL Tech, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp and Infosys were among the laggards.

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia spin great Shane Warne picked former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI. However, the most notable omission in his team was that of former India batting great VVS Laxman, who enjoyed an impeccable record against Australia.