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Why NRIs are holding back on market bets

Why NRIs are holding back on market bets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) haven't gone big on the Indian stock market story despite the post-pandemic boom. While domestic participation through mutual funds (MFs) and dematerialised accounts has soared, NRI participation figures show limited signs of a similar rise.

Karnataka govt blames RCB, KSCA for Bengaluru stampede

Karnataka govt blames RCB, KSCA for Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The status report claims that RCB organised a massive victory parade and celebration without prior permission or furnishing mandatory details to city authorities.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

All about GDs & PIs

All about GDs & PIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

How should you prepare yourself for group discussions and personal interviews now that the CAT results are out of the bag.

How to prepare for GDs & PIs

How to prepare for GDs & PIs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Now that you have got your CAT results you must be busy preparing for GDs and PIs. Here are a few tips that will help you prepare for the road ahead.

RBI relaxes portfolio investment scheme for NRIs

RBI relaxes portfolio investment scheme for NRIs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

In order to attract inflow of foreign currency, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday simplified rules governing investments by non-resident Indians (NRIs) portfolio investments like equities and debt.

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Alleging that the candidate vaccine was not safe, he has also sought cancelling approval for its testing, 'manufacture and distribution', failing which legal action would be taken.

FII investment in MindTree hits trigger limit, says RBI

FII investment in MindTree hits trigger limit, says RBI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Reserve Bank on Friday said FII investment in MindTree has reached the trigger limit under portfolio investment scheme and purchase of further equity shares of company will require its approval.

After Kashmir attacks, NC leader rakes up controversy

After Kashmir attacks, NC leader rakes up controversy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

After multiple attacks in Kashmir Valley, a ruling National Conference leader on Tuesday night kicked up a controversy alleging that army may have had a hand but later sought to defuse the row saying he has not accused any security agency of involvement.

Around 80 percent of MBAs in each b-school are engineers'

Around 80 percent of MBAs in each b-school are engineers'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

In an online chat hosted on October 4, Aziz Manva, an IIM-Lucknow alumnus and head of Testfunda.com addressed reader queries related to post CAT strategies to crack Essays, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and more. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

One held for Malegaon blast

One held for Malegaon blast

Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

A man was arrested on Saturday for his alleged involvement with the recent bomb blast in Malegaon and a forensic report said a mixture of RDX and ammonium nitrate was used in the explosion.Abdul Rehman Salem Chaus was held by the police also for his alleged involvement in violence after the explosion and for taking away the firearm belonging to the bodyguard of Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjay Patil.

Group discussions: Myths demystified

Group discussions: Myths demystified

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Nobody can deny the importance of group discussions and personal interviews in the overall admission process for MBA. So, here are some useful inputs on the intricacies of GDs.

FII investments reach trigger limit in Maruti Suzuki India

FII investments reach trigger limit in Maruti Suzuki India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Foreign share holding limit in Maruti Suzuki India has reached trigger limit and any further investment by FIIs will be allowed only after RBI's approval.

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Why are the poor turning Right instead of turning toward far-Left parties, ponders Pranab Bardhan.

PHOTOS: The Tour de France course will leave you charmed

PHOTOS: The Tour de France course will leave you charmed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Makes us wonder how these cyclists don't fall short of breath as they pedal to the finish line. Here's a glimpse of the tricky but beautiful terrain that outlines the Tour de France...

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

The Modi factor: NRIs show love for equity assets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The Indian diaspora remain bullish despite single-digit equity market returns since May 2014, says Pavan Burugula.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the 2020 Euro Qualifiers played on Monday

A tax checklist for returning NRIs

A tax checklist for returning NRIs

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Disclose foreign assets, redesignate NRO a/c and open a Resident Foreign Currency a/c to park forex earnings

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Ancy Varghese who had 99.38 percentile in XAT 2014 describes the importance of knowing all about the exam first and developing a strategy accordingly.

Markets end flat; DLF plunges 28% to record low

Markets end flat; DLF plunges 28% to record low

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended down 35 points at 26,349 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 20 points at 7,864.

'Mediocre students can also crack the CAT'

'Mediocre students can also crack the CAT'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sabyasachi Mishra who scored a perfect 100 with just two months of preparation shares his study secrets.