News for '-barometer'

Mamata ups efforts to stitch anti-BJP front, without Congress

Mamata ups efforts to stitch anti-BJP front, without Congress

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Reacting sharply to Banerjee's fulminations, the Congress struck back pointing out that Prime Minster Narendra Modi's and her stand were similar, with one seeking a 'Congress 'Mukt' (Free) India' and the other, an 'Opposition coalition sans Congress'.

Tiger's Unbelievable on Billboard charts!

Tiger's Unbelievable on Billboard charts!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

'I never thought that a first-timer like me would enter any chart, let alone one of the Billboard charts.'

Industrial growth slows down for 4th month in row

Industrial growth slows down for 4th month in row

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

India's industrial production growth slowed down for a fourth straight month in December to 0.4 per cent mainly due to a poor performance by the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), contracted by 0.1 per cent in December, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday. In December 2021, the mining output rose by 2.6 per cent, and power generation increased by 2.8 per cent.

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The protesters first assembled at the Sheikhpora area of Budgam district, in central Kashmir, and then tried to proceed towards the airport but were stopped by a posse of police personnel, they said.

Republic TV CEO arrested in fake TV ratings scam

Republic TV CEO arrested in fake TV ratings scam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The interim application says that police force was saying in Marathi "inko maaro maro maro".

Investors' wealth surges over Rs 59.75 lakh cr in FY22

Investors' wealth surges over Rs 59.75 lakh cr in FY22

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Investors' wealth jumped over Rs 59.75 lakh crore in the 2021-22 fiscal, helped by a largely buoyant trend in domestic stocks with benchmark index Sensex surging over 18 per cent during the period. Braving many headwinds in the latter part of the current fiscal, Sensex closed the 2021-22 financial year with a gain of 9,059.36 points or 18.29 per cent. Mirroring optimism in equities despite worries related to geopolitical tension, inflation concerns, FII selling, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rallied by Rs 59,75,686.84 crore to Rs 2,64,06,501.38 crore in the entire 2021-22 fiscal.

IPO: Why govt decides not to lower face value of LIC

IPO: Why govt decides not to lower face value of LIC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Centre's decision to not reduce the face value of shares of India's Crown Jewel - Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) - was taken to make shareholders feel they are acquiring something 'precious'. The face value of LIC's shares was retained at Rs 10, quoted in the draft prospectus, as it would also align the insurer's shares with those of its private sector peers. Even as the LIC Act was amended to "consolidate or reduce the nominal or face value of the shares", with the Centre's approval, it was decided to stick to the current face value of shares at Rs 10 without splitting the existing 6.32 billion shares.

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

4 out of every 10 Maruti cars sold in villages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'Bharat has been leading, but it cannot carry India as the bulk of the sales come from India in terms of volume and profitability.'

IIP grows 11.9% in Aug on low-base effect

IIP grows 11.9% in Aug on low-base effect

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Industrial production grew 11.9 per cent in August mainly due to a low-base effect and good performance by manufacturing, mining and power sectors that surpassed the pre-COVID level. The manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 9.7 per cent in August, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Tuesday. The mining sector output rose 23.6 per cent in August, while power generation increased 16 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty log best single-day gains in 7 weeks

Sensex, Nifty log best single-day gains in 7 weeks

Rediff.com17 May 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 7 per cent, followed by SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC twins, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv and UltraTech Cement. NSE Nifty soared 245.35 points to 14,923.15.

Sensex, Nifty advance on gains in IT, FMCG stocks

Sensex, Nifty advance on gains in IT, FMCG stocks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Stock market barometers Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Monday as rise in wholesale inflation capped early gains despite a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share index settled 32.02 points or 0.05 per cent higher at 60,718.71 with half of its constituents ending in green. The broad based Nifty edged up 6.70 points or 0.04 per cent to close at 18,109.45.

Industrial production slips to 3.1% in September

Industrial production slips to 3.1% in September

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

India's industrial production rose 3.1 per cent in September, according to official data released on Friday. As per the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the manufacturing sector's output surged 2.7 per cent in September 2021.

Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks, log gains for 5th day

Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks, log gains for 5th day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, HDFC Bank, SBI and ITC were prominent gainers.

Factory output remains subdued for 2nd month in a row

Factory output remains subdued for 2nd month in a row

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India's industrial production growth remained subdued for the second straight month and expanded by 3.2 per cent in October, mainly due to the waning low base effect while mining, power and manufacturing sectors performed well. The manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew two per cent in October, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday. The mining sector output rose 11.4 per cent in October, while power generation increased 3.1 per cent.

Sensex surges over 600 pts; Nifty tops 11,650-level

Sensex surges over 600 pts; Nifty tops 11,650-level

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

On the Sensex chart, index heavyweight HDFC rallied over 8 per cent. Other prominent gainers were IndusInd Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Ultratech Cement.

Sensex sheds 115 points on weak global cues, profit-booking

Sensex sheds 115 points on weak global cues, profit-booking

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The 50-scrip NSE barometer Nifty declined 43.80 points, or 0.41 per cent, to close at 10,570.55

Markets fall for 6th session; Sensex dives 588 points

Markets fall for 6th session; Sensex dives 588 points

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Dr Reddy's, Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto, Infosys, TCS and Bajaj FinServ were the major losers. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank ended with gains.

Bank stocks drag Sensex 441 points lower; Nifty slips below 15K-level

Bank stocks drag Sensex 441 points lower; Nifty slips below 15K-level

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank, SBI, Dr Reddy's, NTPC, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech and Bajaj FinServ emerged as major laggards.

Sensex soars 750 points as investors cheer Q3 GDP data

Sensex soars 750 points as investors cheer Q3 GDP data

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Top performers were PowerGrid, ONGC, Ultratech Cement, Asian Paint, Kotak Bank and Titan. Nifty settled with a gain of 232.40 points at 14,761.55.

Sensex crashes 509 points to end at over 1-month low

Sensex crashes 509 points to end at over 1-month low

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Investors turned cautious as trade war concerns between the US and China escalated and a persistent weakness in the rupee became lingering concerns leading to volatility in the market

'Nervousness is always good'

'Nervousness is always good'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The nervousness is to deliver and if we do well, the nervousness will be, what do we do from here.'

Industrial production in positive territory after 2 months

Industrial production in positive territory after 2 months

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Industrial production growth entered positive territory after a gap of two months with a record 22.4 per cent rise in March this year, mainly due to the low-base effect and good show by manufacturing, mining and power sectors. The manufacturing sector -- which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the index of industrial production (IIP) -- grew by 25.8 per cent in March 2021, as per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. The mining sector output too grew 6.1 per cent in March, while power generation increased by 22.5 per cent.

Industry output grows 13.6% in Jun on low-base effect

Industry output grows 13.6% in Jun on low-base effect

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Industrial production surged by 13.6 per cent in June mainly due to a low-base effect and good performance by manufacturing, mining and power sectors but the output remained below the pre-pandemic level. The manufacturing sector, which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew by 13 per cent in June this year, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday. The mining sector output rose by 23.1 per cent in June while power generation increased by 8.3 per cent.

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing after outrage in JK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Raising slogans against Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the administration, the demonstrators, mostly government employees posted in the troubled valley and their kin, demanded that they be provided adequate security or be transferred to Jammu. The employees also threatened en masse resignation from their jobs.

Sensex soars over 558 pts; Nifty tops 11,300

Sensex soars over 558 pts; Nifty tops 11,300

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Ultratech Cement, TCS, Kotak Mahindra, M&M, Maruti, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Auto were the prominent gainers. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Asian Paints, ONGC and ITC ended in the red.

'2022 will be a year of volatility'

'2022 will be a year of volatility'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

'Making money in such markets is typically harder and investors need to put in considerable effort to identify stock ideas over the year.'

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

Sensex, Nifty extend record run on vaccine booster

Sensex, Nifty extend record run on vaccine booster

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Among major Sensex movers, Ultratech Cement rose over 4 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 2.63 per cent and Maruti by 2 per cent. BSE Sensex closed up by 133.14 points at a record high of 47,746.22. NSE Nifty rose by 49.35 points at its lifetime high of 13,981.95.

Arnab 'paid lakhs' to ex-BARC CEO to rig TRPs: Police

Arnab 'paid lakhs' to ex-BARC CEO to rig TRPs: Police

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Dasgupta misused his official position and manipulated TRP of specific news channels broadcast by ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd such as Republic Bharat Hindi and Republic TV English,' the police alleged in its remand note.

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

The Great Indian Cash Obsession

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five years after demonetisation, which sought to curb black money and reduce cash circulation in the economy, 70 per cent of respondents said they paid a large component of the total payment towards a real estate transaction in cash. About 16 per cent said they paid over half the amount in cash, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Sensex dips 37 points on profit-booking; Nifty edges higher

Sensex dips 37 points on profit-booking; Nifty edges higher

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Kotak Bank was top loser among Sensex stocks, dropping by 3.28 per cent. HDFC Bank declined by 1.86 per cent, HDFC by 1.28 per cent and ICICI Bank by 0.99 per cent. SBI fell 0.5 per cent while Bajaj Finance by 0.72 per cent. Larsen & Toubro dropped 0.16 per cent.

Industrial production shrinks 1.9% in Nov; enters negative zone after 2 months

Industrial production shrinks 1.9% in Nov; enters negative zone after 2 months

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Industrial production contracted by 1.9 per cent in November, entering the negative territory after a two-month gap, mainly due to poor showing by manufacturing and mining sectors, official data showed on Tuesday. The manufacturing sector -- which constitutes 77.63 per cent of the index of industrial production (IIP) -- recorded a contraction of 1.7 per cent in November 2020, as per data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). Mining sector output too witnessed a decline, shrinking 7.3 per cent.

EPFO numbers for Jan 2019 boost govt claims on jobs

EPFO numbers for Jan 2019 boost govt claims on jobs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

January 2019 saw the maximum number of employment being generated since the data from September 2017, reports Indivjal Dhasmana.

Sensex plunges over 1,300 points from day's high; ends 173 pts lower

Sensex plunges over 1,300 points from day's high; ends 173 pts lower

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

TCS was the top loser in the Sensex pack, falling over 3 per cent, followed by Titan, ICICI Bank, SBI, ITC and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, NTPC, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the top gainers.

Sensex rebounds; zooms 429 points at close

Sensex rebounds; zooms 429 points at close

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

On the Sensex chart, Bajaj Finance, HUL, RIL, ONGC and HDFC emerged as the top gainers.

Sensex breaches 50k-mark, ends lower on profit-booking

Sensex breaches 50k-mark, ends lower on profit-booking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 4 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, SBI, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Sun Pharma and ITC. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto, Reliance, Bajaj Finserv and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Sensex ends FY20 on a high note, rallies 1,028 points

Sensex ends FY20 on a high note, rallies 1,028 points

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 7 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, ONGC, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma and SBI. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank plunged nearly 15 per cent. Maruti, Bajaj Finance and Titan were the other laggards.

Sensex drops 175 points on ADB forecast, macro worries

Sensex drops 175 points on ADB forecast, macro worries

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,200-mark by falling 47.20 points, or 0.46 per cent, at 10,192.95 after hovering between 10,169.85 and 10,296.55.

Sensex gains 55 points to close at over 1-month high

Sensex gains 55 points to close at over 1-month high

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The broader Nifty closed higher by 7.30 points

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As the new year arrives, the Bharatiya Janata Party's finds itself on the cusp of the most consequential cycle of state polls since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the results will tell if the road ahead in its bid for a third straight term at the Centre is getting any bumpier or a strong opposition challenge remains elusive.