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What Are Dividend Funds?

What Are Dividend Funds?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'For those seeking regular income, these funds provide a steady stream of income through dividends.'

'Cancelling Adani Project Not Good Sign'

'Cancelling Adani Project Not Good Sign'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'If there is a push towards a Marxist oriented government it will be dangerous.' 'We have seen this in Nepal and Myanmar and it will be a concern for India if it is surrounded by countries with such political dispensations.'

Sreesanth to feature in dance-oriented Bollywood movie

Sreesanth to feature in dance-oriented Bollywood movie

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Sreesanth will also be singing a fast number in the movie for which recording has begun in a studio in Kochi.

Budget 2021 will be 'prudent; growth oriented'

Budget 2021 will be 'prudent; growth oriented'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

With the Budget-making exercise in full swing, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said Budget 2021-22 is expected to be prudent and growth oriented. Das before donning the hat of RBI Governor was a career bureaucrat and was directly involved in crafting of about 10 Budgets for the country including one in the aftermath of global financial meltdown in different capacities at the finance ministry. In view of unprecedented pandemic and its impact on the economy, he said the government has maintained fiscal prudence in the response to deal with the crisis.

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'There is a difference between a politician and leader.' 'A politician will have his pound of flesh first and do everything else later.' 'A leader will sacrifice everything to help people.'

LMV licence holders can drive heavy vehicles: SC

LMV licence holders can drive heavy vehicles: SC

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The judgment from a five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, offers clarity on licensing regulations and is expected to prevent insurance companies from rejecting claims based on the type of licence of drivers involved in accidents.

Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Mumbai's young batting star Musheer Khan has been ruled out of the upcoming Irani Cup match after suffering a fracture in the neck, in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway, on Friday.

Reeta Sanyal Review: No Sense In This Series!

Reeta Sanyal Review: No Sense In This Series!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Adah Sharma, who seems to be holding back an eye roll, is the only half-way decent actor amidst the crowd of amateurs and a bored-looking Rahul Dev in Reeta Sanyal, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Want To Invest In Corporate Bond Funds?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'When interest rates rise, the NAVs of these funds will fall.' However, they won't fall as much as longer-duration funds.

How Much Have MFs Invested In HDFC Bank?

How Much Have MFs Invested In HDFC Bank?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

With a deployment of Rs 2,720 crore in July, MFs' total investment in HDFC Bank in calendar year 2024 (till now) surged to Rs 48,820 crore.

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Trump 2.0: Will Bulls Run Amok?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'Investors looking at the next 6-12 months can be certain that the Fed will maintain its easing cycle, and we expect the overall environment to be conducive for fixed income investments for portfolio diversification.'

Should You Invest In ESG Schemes?

Should You Invest In ESG Schemes?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'A 20 per cent equity allocation to ESG funds is a good start.' 'As more evidence on ESG performance builds, investors may increase allocations.'

Budget & MFs: What You Must Know

Budget & MFs: What You Must Know

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

While the minimum holding period for LTCG taxation has now been lowered, the tax outgo could be a bit higher under the new structure.

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.

Kane buys Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship to support charities

Kane buys Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship to support charities

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The home shirt will display a thank you message to healthcare workers on the frontline battling the COVID-19 pandemic while the away and third kits will carry logos of a children's hospice and a mental health charity.

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

'Election With EVM Is Not Fair Unless...'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We accept EVMs cannot be hacked because it is not connected, but can they be manipulated?' 'Are you allowing us to check if EVMs can be manipulated?'

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'

'What If We Go Back A Few Hundred Years?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We have loved Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Apocalypto.' 'The thought was 'When are we going to do such films?''

Modi presents 4 BHISHM cubes to Zelenskyy

Modi presents 4 BHISHM cubes to Zelenskyy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented four BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) Cubes to the Ukrainian government during his visit to the war-torn country where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy under the shadow of the raging war with Russia.

Gautam Gambhir plays down pitch talk

Gautam Gambhir plays down pitch talk

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Gambhir has taken over from Rahul Dravid at a time when the team is gradually embracing a transition phase, and in that context, he wanted the team to follow a result-oriented approach.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Lt Tanishka, A Third Gen Army Officer

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After both grandfathers, father and uncle, Lieutenant Tanishka Damodaran is the first girl from the family to join the Indian Army. She will join her first posting in Kashmir soon and hopes to follows her family tradition of joining the Paras.

Tax change, spike in inflows revive interest in Rs 84,000-crore FoF space

Tax change, spike in inflows revive interest in Rs 84,000-crore FoF space

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Rs 84,000 crore domestic fund of funds (FoFs) space, which was in the doldrums over the past 18 months, has now caught the attention of investors due to a change in the tax structure in Budget 2024. The broader category, which includes offerings across equity, debt and commodities, has seen a spike in the inflows over the past two months. FoFs typically deploy the pooled capital in one or multiple MF schemes rather than investing directly into equities, debt or commodities.

Amid calls for Indian intervention, Doval meets Putin

Amid calls for Indian intervention, Doval meets Putin

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

In the talks, Putin hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Russia's Kazan next month to attend the annual BRICS summit.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

Will Nirmalji's 7th Budget boost the markets?

Will Nirmalji's 7th Budget boost the markets?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The outcome of the Union Budget, quarterly earnings from corporates and global trends are the major factors to drive stock market sentiments this week, analysts said. Besides, the trading activity of foreign investors, the rupee-dollar trend and the movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude are also crucial aspects to watch out for.

STCG, LTCG, MFs: What You Must Know

STCG, LTCG, MFs: What You Must Know

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Investors should view the increase in the LTCG tax rate in conjunction with the increase in capital gains exemption from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh, which will provide some relief.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

'Invest in growth oriented mid-caps'

'Invest in growth oriented mid-caps'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'In the medium to long term mid-caps tend to generate higher returns, albeit with increased volatility.'

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, hours after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party in the state.

Who Should Invest In ELSS?

Who Should Invest In ELSS?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Investors with a long-term horizon and high-risk appetite seeking capital appreciation can consider investing in ELSS.

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Despite volume growth in the export segment and strong demand in the domestic market, pricing uptick is eluding Indian agrochemical companies.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'

Why Mutual Fund Inflows Have Surged

Why Mutual Fund Inflows Have Surged

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Largecap, flexicap, and balanced advantage funds together recorded a net inflow of Rs 9,363 crore in August, representing a 70% increase from the previous month's total.

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Dahi Handi: Insurers Cover 90,000+ Govindas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'As on August 25, 94,753 Govindas have been insured.' 'This number is expected to rise further, as proposals for 5,000 to 8,000 Govindas are received daily.'

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The spokesperson said India has "always advocated constructive, solution-oriented, and practical engagement with all stakeholders to achieve a negotiated settlement to this conflict".