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Tata Group stocks rise up to 10%

Tata Group stocks rise up to 10%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Shares of Tata Group companies on Thursday rose up to 10 per cent, with Tata Chemicals and Tata Teleservices among the major gainers. Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, who played a key role in transforming the group into a global conglomerate, passed away late on Wednesday. He was 86. "Investors can pay tribute to Ratan Tata and the great corporate empire he built by buying stocks like TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Consumer and Indian Hotels.

Rashid, Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan among GT retainees?

Rashid, Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan among GT retainees?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Thursday, October 31 is the deadline by which all the franchises are supposed to submit the list of their retained players ahead of the mega auction

ED conducts multi-state raids on lottery king Santiago Martin

ED conducts multi-state raids on lottery king Santiago Martin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches against Chennai-based 'lottery king' Santiago Martin, the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs 1,300 crore in electoral bonds, as part of a money laundering investigation. The action comes after the Madras High Court allowed the ED to proceed against Martin following a police decision to close the initial FIR against him.

Corporate earnings fall in Q2, a first in two yrs

Corporate earnings fall in Q2, a first in two yrs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

India Inc continued to grapple with muted revenue growth in the September 2024 quarter (Q2FY25) and witnessed a decline in margins and profits. The headwinds were especially severe for non-financial companies, while banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) firms significantly outpaced the rest of the corporate sector. The total profit of 1,353 listed companies that have released their Q2FY25 results thus far dropped by 0.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) - the first cumulative earnings decline in eight quarters.

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The clubs have agreed to pay 50 per cent to Sony to cover the broadcast cost, apart from the Rs 7 lakh entry fee.

Box Office: Tumbbad Finally Gets Its Due

Box Office: Tumbbad Finally Gets Its Due

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Tumbbad got the best collections at the box office last weekend.

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The VBL board approved the purchase of SBC Tanzania for Rs 1,304 crore and SBC Beverages Ghana for Rs 127 crore. These own manufacturing/distribution rights for NARTD (PepsiCo branded) beverages in Tanzania and Ghana. The acquisitions will help VBL gain ground in East and West Africa.

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday upheld the tender awarded to an Adani Group firm by the Maharashtra government for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai, ruling there was no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity' in the decision.

Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges Rs 17 lakh cr in 2024

Mutual fund industry on a high; asset surges Rs 17 lakh cr in 2024

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

After a stellar 2023, the mutual fund industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024 with an impressive Rs 17 lakh crore surge in assets, driven by buoyant equity markets, robust economic growth, and increasing investor participation. Experts are predicting the positive trend will extend into 2025.

'Pushpa 2 May Inaugurate 700 Cr Club'

'Pushpa 2 May Inaugurate 700 Cr Club'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2's advance bookings have set a new record, with advance bookings standing at Rs 50 crore on Day One.

How To Make Rs 15 Cr From Rs 20k SIP

How To Make Rs 15 Cr From Rs 20k SIP

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Unbelievable, did you say? Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the simple math.

Delhi businessmen get 160 extortion calls in 300 days

Delhi businessmen get 160 extortion calls in 300 days

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The majority of these calls originate from foreign-based gangsters or their associates, using Voice Over Internet Protocol or international phone numbers, they said.

Strong order book to stand defence major Bharat Electronics in good stead

Strong order book to stand defence major Bharat Electronics in good stead

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

A robust margin performance in the September quarter (Q2FY25) led to a 12 per cent rise in the stock of defence major Bharat Electronics (BEL). While the stock has given up most of those gains in the recent market correction, analysts are positive on the company due to its strong order book, new order inflows, and margin trajectory. The near-term trigger has been the operating performance in Q2FY25.

IPL: Gill, Rashid among five retainees for Gujarat Titans

IPL: Gill, Rashid among five retainees for Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Gujarat Titans (GT) announced on Thursday that they have retained Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction.

Cong spreads hatred, creates fear among Muslims: Modi

Cong spreads hatred, creates fear among Muslims: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A day after Congress' defeat in the Haryana polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Congress is an irresponsible party and a factory to 'spread hatred' which wants to divide Hindus and pit one community against another.

Delhi's iconic Ashok hotel to go under the hammer for Rs 7,409 crore

Delhi's iconic Ashok hotel to go under the hammer for Rs 7,409 crore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The government has fixed an indicative value for Delhi's iconic 'The Ashok' hotel at Rs 7,409 crore under the national monetisation programme, according to sources. The Ashok and the adjacent hotel Samrat are among the eight India Tourism Development Corp assets listed under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last year. The sources said investor consultation has already been undertaken and a cabinet note for the sale of the sprawling 25-acre property in the heart of the national capital is under consideration.

Equity MFs inflow drops 14% in Nov

Equity MFs inflow drops 14% in Nov

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Equity mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs 35,943 crore in November, marking a drop of 14 per cent on a month-on-month basis, amid heightened volatility in stock markets driven by various macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events and US election results. Despite this, it marked the 45th consecutive month of net inflows into equity-oriented funds, reflecting the growing popularity of mutual funds among investors, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) released on Tuesday.

Why Shubman Gill took a pay cut for Titans

Why Shubman Gill took a pay cut for Titans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has decided to take a pay cut and will be the second player retained by the IPL franchise ahead of the October 31 deadline.

Gill, Rashid, and Sudharsan set to be retained by Titans

Gill, Rashid, and Sudharsan set to be retained by Titans

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Gujarat Titans are set to retain their captain Shubman Gill alongside star spinner Rashid Khan and left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan ahead of the IPL mega auction.

Hockey India announces bonus for Olympic medalists

Hockey India announces bonus for Olympic medalists

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Hockey India on Thursday announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh each for the players and Rs 7.5 lakh each for the support staff of the national men's team that won a second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympic Games.

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Unexpected Buys At The IPL Auction

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Players who were bought at unexpected price tags...

GDP growth slows to 2-year low of 5.4% in Q2

GDP growth slows to 2-year low of 5.4% in Q2

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

India's economic growth slowed to near two-year low of 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of this fiscal due to poor performance of manufacturing and mining sectors, but the country continued to remain the fastest-growing large economy, data showed on Friday. The gross domestic product (GDP) had expanded by 8.1 per cent in the July-September quarter of 2023-24 fiscal. The previous low level of GDP growth at 4.3 per cent was recorded in the third quarter (October-December 2022) of financial year 2022-23.

Equity MFs added Rs 7,300 crore in Dec

Equity MFs added Rs 7,300 crore in Dec

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Net investments in active equity mutual fund (MF) schemes rose to Rs 7,300 crore in December after declining to a 21-month low of Rs 2,260 crore in November, shows the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). The rebound in net inflows was driven by a surge in investments and moderation in redemptions. While the inflows into these schemes rose 5 per cent month-on-month (MoM) in December, the redemptions were 14 per cent lower compared to November.

Markets fall for 5th day: Investors become poorer by Rs 7.48 lakh cr

Markets fall for 5th day: Investors become poorer by Rs 7.48 lakh cr

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Equity investors became poorer by Rs 7.48 lakh crore in five consecutive days of market fall, where the BSE Sensex has declined by nearly 3 per cent. In the past five days, the BSE Sensex has tumbled 1,713.71 points or 2.79 per cent. This has led to an erosion of Rs 7,48,887.04 crore from the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms in five trading sessions.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

Use BJP platform, not govt events for politics: Congress tells Modi

Use BJP platform, not govt events for politics: Congress tells Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A day after the Congress' defeat in the Haryana polls, Modi called the Opposition party irresponsible and a factory to "spread hatred".

'Even Mahayuti Didn't Expect This Triumph'

'Even Mahayuti Didn't Expect This Triumph'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'Pro-incumbency worked big time for the ruling party.' 'It has never happened in the past of pro-incumbency working so much for the ruling party.'

With Veero M&M aims to expand LCV portfolio

With Veero M&M aims to expand LCV portfolio

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Priced at Rs 7.99 lakh for the entry-level product, M&M has launched the diesel and CNG variants of Veero, and an electric version will come in the future.

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

Godrej Properties to gain from strong land portfolio, demand outlook

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Expansion of its development portfolio, brokerage upgrades, and strong outlook have led to a 15 per cent gain for the stock of real estate major Godrej Properties (GPL) in six trading sessions. The company recently acquired a 53-acre land parcel in Joka, Kolkata with an estimated development potential of 1.3 million square feet of saleable area with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 500 crore.

Kangana Does Her Bit For Shimla

Kangana Does Her Bit For Shimla

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut visited some cloudburst-affected areas in Rampur, in Shimla on Tuesday, taking stock of the situation.

Devara Is A Surprise Success

Devara Is A Surprise Success

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

After a flurry of flops and disasters -- Tumbbad bringing in a whiff of fresh air despite being a re-release -- Devara has managed to bring audiences back to theatres.

'Time-machine to reverse ageing': UP couple dupes people of Rs 35 cr

'Time-machine to reverse ageing': UP couple dupes people of Rs 35 cr

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

A 'time machine', the promise of turning the clock back four decades and a couple that went into hiding after making around Rs 35 crore by duping those desperate to be young.

IPL Auction: New Retention rules and 120 crore purse!

IPL Auction: New Retention rules and 120 crore purse!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

BCCI announced a fixed match fee of Rs 7.50 lakh for all players selected to play the IPL league games with an additional 1.05 crore income over and above their salaries.

'Are ULIP Returns Taxable?'

'Are ULIP Returns Taxable?'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Average airfares around Diwali drop 20-25% on many routes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to an analysis. Increased capacity and the recent fall in oil prices are considered to be among the factors for the fall in air ticket prices. The analysis by travel portal ixigo showed that average airfare on the domestic routes have declined in the range of 20-25 per cent.

Reservations must stand legal scrutiny: Fadnavis

Reservations must stand legal scrutiny: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday underlined the necessity of any reservation standing legal scrutiny as he listed key measures undertaken by the state government for the Maratha community.

Udhayanidhi likely to be made deputy CM during cabinet reshuffle

Udhayanidhi likely to be made deputy CM during cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

When reporters asked Stalin on reshuffle and 'Dy CM post for Udhayanidhi' being spoken for quite some time, he answered in a few words. He said: "There will be no disappointment; there will be change."

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Sitharaman urges banks to make loans affordable

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said people are finding current interest rates "very stressful" and urged banks to make them affordable. Speaking at an event organised by State Bank of India, the finance minister said that at present, India requires industry to ramp up and invest in new facilities, and added that lowering lending rates can help achieve the "Viksit Bharat" aspiration.

BJP Made Muslim Support For MVA An Election Issue

BJP Made Muslim Support For MVA An Election Issue

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In doing so, it further cemented the community's determination to support the opposition. But at the same time, it consolidated its Hindu vote bank like never before.