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Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.

Moderate valuation, growth triggers augur well for Shriram Finance stock

Moderate valuation, growth triggers augur well for Shriram Finance stock

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Shriram Finance's (SHFL's) profit after tax (PAT) rose 10 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,140 crore in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25).

Securities transaction tax on F&O hiked from October 1

Securities transaction tax on F&O hiked from October 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the securities transaction tax (STT) will be increased on futures and options (F&O) trade from October 1 to discourage retail investors from investing in the risky instrument.

Sebi tightens F&O framework to curb speculative trading

Sebi tightens F&O framework to curb speculative trading

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

To curb speculative trading, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday put in place a stricter framework for equity index derivatives by increasing the minimum contract size and mandating upfront collection of option premiums. Other measures announced by Sebi included intra-day monitoring of position limits, removal of calendar spread benefit on expiry day, rationalisation of weekly index derivatives and increased tail risk coverage.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

A Showdown That Could Reshape India's Derivatives Market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The Jane Street-Sebi saga is more than a legal dispute -- it's a litmus test for India's ambitions as a global financial hub.

SEE: LSG owner Goenka visits Tirupati Tirumala temple

SEE: LSG owner Goenka visits Tirupati Tirumala temple

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Tirumala temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is among the most revered and visited pilgrimage sites in India, drawing millions of devotees every year.

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Gill's Historic 200 Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill has not just scored a double hundred; he's rewritten the record books.

Festive Buzz To Boost Gig Jobs

Festive Buzz To Boost Gig Jobs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Qcom alone is expected to account for a 60 per cent surge in gig hiring, adding 1.5 million to 2 million roles.

Sebi's F&O curbs for stemming 'frenzied trading'

Sebi's F&O curbs for stemming 'frenzied trading'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi's) measures to curb speculative activity in the Rs 450-trillion-a-day futures and options (F&O) market is not a case of "throwing the baby out with the bathwater," whole-time member (WTM) Ananth Narayan said on Friday. "As a regulator, we are conscious that we must not throw the baby out with the bathwater. "When it comes to frenzied trading in options nearing expiry, however, it is difficult to see any baby in this bathwater," he said while delivering his address at the 21st FICCI Annual Capital Markets Conference.

Don't Trust AI's Medical Advice! Here's Why

Don't Trust AI's Medical Advice! Here's Why

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

AI chatbots often give unsafe health advice, warns a global study.

Weak guidance may hit Sun Pharma in FY26

Weak guidance may hit Sun Pharma in FY26

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Despite a healthy performance in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 (Q4FY25), the stock of India's largest listed pharma company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Sun Pharma), was under pressure on Friday due to a muted guidance. The company has guided for a high single-digit revenue growth for FY26, which is below what the Street was working with.

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

15 killed, 34 hurt in explosion at Telangana pharma plant

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

At least 12 people died and 34 persons were injured in a pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district of Telangana on Monday, State Minister Damodara Raja Narasimha said.

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Hyundai Shifts Focus to Exports As Sales Slow Down

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Hyundai aims to raise exports to 30% of output by FY30 as domestic sales slow; six EVs among 26 product launches planned as part of long-term growth strategy.

India posts current account surplus of $13.5 bn in Q4FY25: RBI data

India posts current account surplus of $13.5 bn in Q4FY25: RBI data

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India posted a current account surplus of $13.5 billion or 1.3 per cent of GDP in March quarter 2024-25 as compared with $4.6 billion in the year-ago period mainly on account of surge in services exports and higher remittances, according to RBI data released on Friday.

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is likely to benefit from a major wave of patent expiries in the US, as small-molecule drugs worth $63.7 billion are expected to go off-patent between 2025-29, a 65 per cent rise over the previous five years, according to a report by Antique stock broking limited.

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Each employee is generating more business than before -- driven by cost rationalisation, digital adoption, and better resource utilisation -- signalling a stronger foundation for sustainable growth and profitability.

How US-based Jane Street siphoned Rs 36,000 cr from Indian markets

How US-based Jane Street siphoned Rs 36,000 cr from Indian markets

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The strategy was straightforward - aggressively buy select Bank Nifty index stocks in the morning and sell them just as forcefully later in the day, triggering a sharp drop in share prices.

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

Investors' wealth erodes by Rs 5.98 lakh cr as mkts tumble

Investors' wealth erodes by Rs 5.98 lakh cr as mkts tumble

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Investors' wealth eroded by Rs 5.98 lakh crore on Thursday, tracking weak trends in equities where the BSE Sensex tumbled 1 per cent. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined 1 per cent in tandem with weak global market trends amid growing tensions in the Middle East.

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Why Affordable Housing Will Remain Muted Despite Rate Cut

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

While demand for sub Rs 50-lakh affordable housing prevails, market players cite increased land rates, escalated construction costs and low margins as key prohibiting factors.

Jitesh Sharma Takes RCB Closer To Title

Jitesh Sharma Takes RCB Closer To Title

Rediff.com28 May 2025

In a match that was a do or die for RCB -- they HAD to win to seal a spot in Qualifier 1 -- the Ekana stadium watched in admiration as the stand-in skipper played the innings of his life.

Over 93% retail traders lost money in F&O in three years, says Sebi

Over 93% retail traders lost money in F&O in three years, says Sebi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

An analysis by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revealed that retail traders remain at the wrong end of the stick when it comes to equity derivatives trading. About 93 per cent of them incurred an average loss of Rs 2 lakh (per trader) during the last three financial years. The new report highlights an increase in the loss-making individual investors in futures and options (F&O) to 91.1 per cent in FY24 compared to 89 per cent in FY22.

US tariffs: Exporters must be ready to prove origin of goods to Customs

US tariffs: Exporters must be ready to prove origin of goods to Customs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States has imposed 'reciprocal tariffs' on imports from various countries. With this abandonment of the policy to impose the same tariffs on imports from most countries, nearly all governments, businesses, and economists are busy examining the short- and medium-term implications of this change.

RIL's Q2 net falls 5% on weak O2C business

RIL's Q2 net falls 5% on weak O2C business

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday reported a 5 per cent fall in the net profit for the July-September quarter, as weak oil refining and petrochemical business hurt operational performance.

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

PIX: Summer Time for Canada; O'Callaghan stuns Titmus

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Images from Monday's swimming action at Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France.

Reliance's O2C jitters: A refining challenge that's crimping growth

Reliance's O2C jitters: A refining challenge that's crimping growth

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Weighed down by the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business, Reliance Industries (RIL) results for the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2024-25 (FY25) missed Street estimates. A 14 per cent fall in the O2C segment's operating profit compared to the year-ago quarter and a 22 per cent sequential decline pulled down the consolidated performance. The O2C segment accounts for a third of the overall operating profit and about 60 per cent of the attributable consolidated profit.

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has been the best-performing auto stock over the last three months, gaining over 17 per cent during this period. Multiple tailwinds, especially on the rural front, are expected to boost its volumes. In addition to the demand drivers, new launches too should help drive growth both in the commuter and premium motorcycle categories.

Earnings winter to persist in Q4

Earnings winter to persist in Q4

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Brokerages expect a further slowdown in Indian firms' revenue and earnings growth in Q4FY25, following low single-digit growth in the preceding three quarters, as factors like weak consumer demand and credit growth linger on.

No India exit, Nissan to launch 3 models by early 2027

No India exit, Nissan to launch 3 models by early 2027

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Nissan is targeting annual domestic sales and exports of 100,000 units each by financial year 2026-27.

Khushi Nails Fashion At Cannes

Khushi Nails Fashion At Cannes

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Khushi Kapoor who is at Cannes to cheer for her sister looks million bucks in her stunning gowns as she tours through France.

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Telangana plant explosion toll rises to 36; FIR against factory mgmt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The death toll from the explosion at the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant in Pashamylaram has risen to 35, police said on Tuesday.

Urvashi Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction

Urvashi Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Urvashi Rautela made waves as she walked the red carpet at the screening of O Agente Secreto at Cannes.

Why Polycab is likely to maintain growth trajectory

Why Polycab is likely to maintain growth trajectory

Rediff.com16 May 2025

India's largest cable and wire manufacturer Polycab India ended financial year 2024-25 (FY25) on a high, delivering another strong quarter of double-digit growth and market share gains. This coupled with margin expansion, operating breakeven for its fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) business, and steady exports outlook for FY26 is expected to support the stock, which is up 18 per cent over the past month. The stock is currently trading at Rs 5,765 a share.

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Why Mumbai, Bengaluru realtors are feeling the heat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

'Every delay directly increases the cost burden on developers. Land holding charges, financing costs, and compliance expenses escalate as approvals drag on.'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.' 'Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his habit.' 'I think that combination went fatally wrong.'

EB-5 Visa Becoming Preferred Choice For US Migration

EB-5 Visa Becoming Preferred Choice For US Migration

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

With more than 1.2 million Indians stuck in green card backlogs, investor-driven EB-5 programme sees rising interest as a secure route for migration to the US.

Development potential, cash flows to ensure growth for Macrotech in FY26

Development potential, cash flows to ensure growth for Macrotech in FY26

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Macrotech Developers (Lodha), the country's second-largest listed real estate company, exceeded its 2024-25 (FY25) guidance, aided by a strong pre-sales performance in the January-March quarter (Q4), driven by launches. The company had guided for Rs 17,500 crore in pre-sales for FY25 and surpassed that with bookings of Rs 17,630 crore.

Consistently healthy performance behind Marico's high stock valuation

Consistently healthy performance behind Marico's high stock valuation

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Marico reported consolidated revenue growth of 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) during the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY25. Domestic revenue surged 23 per cent Y-o-Y, while volume growth was 7 per cent. International growth stood at 11 per cent (16 per cent in constant currency growth).