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Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Australia deals final blow to England's WC hopes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

England's stuttering title defence at the 50-overs World Cup eventually crumbled on Saturday

Trump In New York Court In Fraud Case

Trump In New York Court In Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, former US President Donald J Trump appeared in a a Manhattan court in a civil fraud case brought by New York state Attorney General Letitia James.

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Gavaskar wants Ashwin to lead team out on field in Dharamsala in his 100th Test.

Investors become richer by Rs 128.77 lakh cr in FY24

Investors become richer by Rs 128.77 lakh cr in FY24

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Riding on a bull run, equity investors became richer by Rs 128.77 lakh crore in the 2023-24 fiscal, driven by robust fundamentals of the Indian economy, increased investment inflows and promising corporate earnings. After a muted performance in 2022-23, equity markets made a remarkable recovery in FY24, giving handsome returns to investors. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 14,659.83 points or 24.85 per cent in 2023-24.

Industrial production sinks to 8-month low of 2.4% in Nov

Industrial production sinks to 8-month low of 2.4% in Nov

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

India's industrial production growth decelerated to an 8-month low of 2.4 per cent in November, mainly due to poor showing by the manufacturing sector, according to the official data released on Friday. The factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 7.6 per cent in November 2022. The previous low of IIP growth was recorded at 1.9 per cent growth in March 2023.

Won't say anything about Jaiswal now: Rohit Sharma

Won't say anything about Jaiswal now: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday credited the young and inexperienced members of his side for their role in delivering the team's biggest ever Test win, in terms of runs, in Rajkot on Sunday.

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Afghanistan unlikely to give NOCs for Mujeeb, Naveen and Farooqi, putting IPL participation in doubt

Tough outing for England but Stokes takes positives after loss

Tough outing for England but Stokes takes positives after loss

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'The series has shown a lot of talent, for us and India. I love Test cricket and we've seen some young, inexperienced players perform and the future looks bright in this format.'

No political statements on scrapping Muslim quota please, says SC

No political statements on scrapping Muslim quota please, says SC

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took serious exception to political statements being made on the sub-judice matter related to the withdrawal of four percent Muslim quota in Karnataka, saying "some sanctity needs to be maintained".

Ship Of The Desert Marooned In The Rain

Ship Of The Desert Marooned In The Rain

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

Aus PM applauds Khawaja's bold move against ICC

Aus PM applauds Khawaja's bold move against ICC

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The ICC has barred Usman Khawaja from displaying messages of equality and freedom

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Travis Head smashed a brilliant 137 as Australia cruised to their sixth World title after outclassing India by six wickets in the final on Sunday.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

SpiceJet's resurgence could disrupt Indian aviation market: Capa

SpiceJet's resurgence could disrupt Indian aviation market: Capa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

SpiceJet's resurgence, once the new funding is in place, has the potential to disrupt the Indian aviation market in 2024 as the airline will bring its grounded aircraft back to service and lease as many planes as possible to be competitively relevant, aviation consultancy firm Capa India said on Thursday. "Although the market for procuring aircraft in 2024 is exceptionally tight, we expect that SpiceJet will bring stored aircraft back into operations, and will wet or dry lease as much capacity as possible, in order to be competitively relevant. "This will have a material impact on the industry structure, and possibly on domestic profitability," Capa India said in its report.

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

Tractor stocks may have bumpy ride in near-term; stay selective: Analysts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

After a stellar run on the bourses that saw tractor stocks rise up to 52 per cent, analysts are turning cautious on the sector as muted demand trends may weigh in the near-term. Total volumes in the tractor segment for the last three quarters of the current financial year (9MFY24) have remained weak with VST Tillers, Escorts Kubota, and M&M seeing declines of 21 per cent, 5 per cent, and 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), respectively, during the period, amid patchy rainfall, delayed crop harvest, and lower reservoir level. Across industry, total domestic sales volume so far in the current financial year (April '23 to January '24) has declined 5 per cent Y-o-Y, as per Tractor Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Why Johnson Slammed Warner

Why Johnson Slammed Warner

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I got a message from Dave, which was quite personal. I tried to ring to try and talk to him about it.'

Investors richer by Rs 8 lakh crore in 3 days

Investors richer by Rs 8 lakh crore in 3 days

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro and JSW Steel were the major gainers during the morning deals. Nestle, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank ITC were among the laggards.

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A quick look at the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

PCB chief gives pep talk to Pakistan team ahead of India clash

PCB chief gives pep talk to Pakistan team ahead of India clash

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf on Friday gave a pep talk to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of its much-anticipated World Cup match against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

With the government clearing the decks for direct listing at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), issuers will wait for the ecosystem to develop further before firming up their listing plans. In the meantime, most companies may continue to prefer listing in the onshore market, even as the new avenue provides key benefits such as tax waivers and reduced foreign exchange risk. Sources said that a few key things need to be ironed out further.

'If Modi wins a third term...'

'If Modi wins a third term...'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Another term for the government under the prime minister would likely be a step forward on the path to Hindu Rashtra.' 'No question of going back or any slowing down.'

Hero MotoCorp losing rural 2-wheeler market share to other companies

Hero MotoCorp losing rural 2-wheeler market share to other companies

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler maker, has seen a decline in its market share in rural areas since 2018, losing ground to major competitors such as TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto, and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), according to data from JATO Dynamics reviewed by Business Standard. Hero's share of rural two-wheeler sales in India has dropped from 40.4 per cent in 2018 to 33.3 per cent in 2023. In contrast, Bajaj's share increased from 12.7 per cent in 2018 to 13.9 per cent, HMSI's from 21.8 per cent to 22.2 per cent, and TVS' from 15.5 per cent to 17.8 per cent. Suzuki Motorcycle India has also seen its share rise from 1.7 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

Read Manusmriti: Gujarat HC to rape survivor on abortion plea

Read Manusmriti: Gujarat HC to rape survivor on abortion plea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

While indicating that he might not allow the petition if both the girl and foetus were healthy, Justice Samir Dave of the high court also referred to the Manusmriti during the hearing on Wednesday.

World Cup PIX: Centurions Conway, Ravindra guide Kiwis to stunning win over England

World Cup PIX: Centurions Conway, Ravindra guide Kiwis to stunning win over England

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from the ICC World Cup opener played between England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad on Thursday

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

ITC would increasingly try to go outside India: Sanjiv Puri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Sanjiv Puri, chairman and managing director of ITC, is looking to expand the conglomerate's play outside India by taking "strategic positions" in markets close to home in the non-cigarette fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and hospitality businesses. In a recent conversation with Business Standard, Puri revealed that ITC is setting sights beyond India's borders. "We already export to 100-odd countries. We want to scale that up and take some strategic positions in markets close to us," he said.

India can win Tests on any pitch: Rohit Sharma

India can win Tests on any pitch: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma stressed on the Indian team's ability to win games on any surface including rank turners, following its record 434-run win over England on a flat track in Rajkot on Sunday.

Stokes refuses to blame pitch, concedes India outskilled England

Stokes refuses to blame pitch, concedes India outskilled England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'It's always disappointing being on the losing team. Looking back at when we had our chance to bat yesterday, cricket is always skill against skill.'

Abu Dhabi's IHC exits two Adani firms

Abu Dhabi's IHC exits two Adani firms

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company, one of the first high-profile investors in billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, has decided to sell its stake in two Adani companies. In a disclosure, IHC said it has "entered into a definitive agreement with a buyer to dispose of its FDI investment in Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Transmission Ltd". It, however, did not name the buyer.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Adani Green seals $1.36 bn financing for world's largest renewable energy park

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Adani Green Energy (AGEL) on Tuesday announced it has secured a funding of $1.36 billion from a consortium of international banks as part of its construction financing framework. The $1.36-billion senior debt facility will enhance the company's funding pool to $3 billion since initial project financing in March 2021, AGEL said in a statement. According to the statement, AGEL, India's largest and world's leading renewable energy player, announced a follow-on funding of $1.36 billion to further boost its construction financing framework to $3 billion backed by a consortium of renowned international banks.

Rohit, Virat T20 selection dilemma: Will Jay Shah need to step in?

Rohit, Virat T20 selection dilemma: Will Jay Shah need to step in?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Their eyes trained on the big-ticket T20 World Cup in the Americas in June, the national selectors aren't finding it easy to pick just one among Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming Afghanistan series.

Airtel's Q3 net rises 54% to Rs 2,442 crore

Airtel's Q3 net rises 54% to Rs 2,442 crore

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Bharti Airtel on Monday posted a 54 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,442.2 crore in the December quarter, mainly on account of growth in high value customers. Airtel prepaid mobile customers are required to pay at least Rs 155 for about a month-long service as the company had raised rates by 56 per cent in January 2023. Bharti Airtel managing director Gopal Vittal has indicated a need for further increase in mobile services rates.

Strong Q3 showing adds fuel to Coal India stock

Strong Q3 showing adds fuel to Coal India stock

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Coal India Limited's (CIL) October-December quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) results have beaten the Street's estimates. Revenue rose 3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 36,200 crore, led by higher volumes and better realisation from Fuel-Supply Agreement (FSA) coal. The blended average selling price (ASP) was down 6 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 1,727 per tonne, and the FSA ASP was up 3 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 1,532 per tonne.

Rohit reveals what went wrong in World Cup final

Rohit reveals what went wrong in World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma's Candid Admission: India not good enough in World Cup final

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Why UAE's 'Hello Modi' Will Be Unusual

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The effort is to make the PM's interaction with the diaspora at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Sports city stadium on February 13 the largest he has addressed.

Jalan Kalrock Consortium infuses Rs 100 crore in Jet Airways

Jalan Kalrock Consortium infuses Rs 100 crore in Jet Airways

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Jalan Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for the revival of grounded carrier Jet Airways, on Friday said it has infused an additional Rs 100 crore in the airline as per the court-approved resolution plan. With this, the consortium has "fulfilled" its total financial commitment of Rs 350 crore to revive the airline, which would pave the way for it to take over the ownership of Jey Airways, JKC (Jalan Kalrock Consortium) said in a statement. JKC also said it is expecting the airline to be up and running next year with the launch date likely to be announced in the next few days.

Domestic pharma market grew by 6.8% in 2023

Domestic pharma market grew by 6.8% in 2023

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) grew 6.8 per cent to touch a turnover of ~1.93 trillion in calendar year 2023, despite volumes going down marginally by 0.9 per cent. This indicates the price increase has been the major growth driver. Growth in the moving annual turnover (the previous 12 months' turnover) in December was 5.1 per cent and that in new product introduction 2.6 per cent, while volumes dipped 0.9 per cent, leading to an overall growth rate of 6.8 per cent, according to the data from market research firm Pharmatrac.

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.