News for '1902'

Axis Bank buys Citi India's retail biz for Rs 11,603 cr

Axis Bank buys Citi India's retail biz for Rs 11,603 cr

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Axis Bank on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Citibank's retail business in India for a final cash consideration of Rs 11,603 crore. The sale excludes Citi's institutional client businesses in India. The third-largest private sector bank said the acquisition, announced first in March last year, will not necessitate any new capital requirements and stressed that the attrition numbers on customers are much better than expected.

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

Will Rahul-Rohit Overtake Chetan-Sunny?

Will Rahul-Rohit Overtake Chetan-Sunny?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from day two of the Oval Test.

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Citi joins list of foreign banks scaling down India ops

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Citi Bank on Wednesday joined the list of foreign banks that have exited the retail banking business in India as the US-based banking giant announced selling its consumer banking portfolio to Axis Bank for an estimated Rs 12,325 crore. Global banking majors such as ANZ Grindlays, RBS, Commonwealth Bank of Australia have scaled down their operations in India. In a mega-deal announcement on Wednesday, Axis Bank and Citibank said their boards have approved acquisition of Citibank's consumer businesses in India by Axis Bank.

Exports dip 5.12% in Oct; trade deficit narrows

Exports dip 5.12% in Oct; trade deficit narrows

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

India's exports fell 5.12 per cent to $24.89 billion in October, after recording positive growth in September, on account of drop in shipments of petroleum products, gems and jewellery, leather and engineering goods, according to government data released on Friday. Trade deficit in October narrowed to $8.71 billion as against $11.75 billion in the corresponding month a year ago. Imports also fell 11.53 per cent to $33.6 billion (year-on-year) in October 2020.

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

Citibank to exit Indian banking after 119 years

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

American banking major Citibank on Thursday announced that it will exit from the consumer banking business in India as part of a global strategy. The business comprises credit cards, retail banking, home loans and wealth management.

P K Warrier: The man who took Ayurveda to the masses

P K Warrier: The man who took Ayurveda to the masses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The famous Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal (AVS), started essentially as a village clinic a century ago at Kottakkal in Malappuram district, flourished under him as a multi-unit, multi-disciplinary, multi-functional and multi-crore organisation.

PM would never let any harm come to farmers: Rajnath

PM would never let any harm come to farmers: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In a series of tweets, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken numerous measures in farmers' interest while taking inspiration from Charan Singh and that he will not allow any harm to them under any circumstances.

ICICI Bank net profit up 21%, meets forecasts

ICICI Bank net profit up 21%, meets forecasts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The bank posted a net profit of about Rs 2,300 crore.

PHOTOS: Blistering Bairstow blasts England to victory over NZ

PHOTOS: Blistering Bairstow blasts England to victory over NZ

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Images from Day 5 of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Tuesday.

PM Modi visits historical Masmak Fortress in Riyadh

PM Modi visits historical Masmak Fortress in Riyadh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Immediately after his arrival in Riyadh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Masmak fortress.

Axis Bank buys Citi's India retail business for Rs 12,325 cr

Axis Bank buys Citi's India retail business for Rs 12,325 cr

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

US bank Citigroup on Wednesday announced the sale of its Indian consumer banking businesses, including credit cards, retail banking, wealth management and consumer loans, to private lender Axis Bank for Rs 12,325 crore, as part of its plans to exit retail operations in 13 markets.

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Australia's David Warner cracked a quick-fire century - his fastest at the Sydney Cricket Ground - against Pakistan, on Day 1 of the 3rd Test on Monday.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

ASK AJIT: 'Want to invest Rs 10 lakh'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Can Windies Leave On A High?

Can Windies Leave On A High?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the West Indian players's T20 Internationals records updated after their T20 World Cup game against Sri Lanka.

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket before lunch on the opening day, joining an esteemed list of former cricketers, including the legendary Don Bradman.

Earliest known footage of Man U to be aired

Earliest known footage of Man U to be aired

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

The scratchy, black-and-white footage is from a match against Burnley at their Turf Moor ground on December 6, 1902.

Stats: Rajasthan the only team to win the Eliminator twice

Stats: Rajasthan the only team to win the Eliminator twice

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Stats: Lowest total for each Test playing nation

Stats: Lowest total for each Test playing nation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn took six for eight as Pakistan collapsed to their lowest test total of 49 on the second day of the first Test at the Wanderers on Saturday.

Despite Covid-19 crisis, mid- and small-cap funds see big gains in 2020

Despite Covid-19 crisis, mid- and small-cap funds see big gains in 2020

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The unlocking of the economy since June led to a significant recovery in various macro, micro and high-frequency data points, resulting in the equity markets surpassing their previous lifetime highs.

An 'Indian' comes to India to take on Harley-Davidson

An 'Indian' comes to India to take on Harley-Davidson

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Iconic American bike brand Indian is all set to take on Harley and the likes.

Bhokanal qualifies for Final C after finishing 2nd in Semis

Bhokanal qualifies for Final C after finishing 2nd in Semis

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal Baban clocked 7:19.02 minutes to finish second in men's singles sculls semi-final C/D 2 and qualify for Final C at the Rio Olympics on Friday. Bhokanal, who is India's only qualifier in the rowing category, stayed ahead in the race all throughout before losing in the final second to Hungary's Bendeguz Molnar Petervari, who came up with a timing of 7:18.88 minutes.

Nayar's ton gives Mumbai 3 points vs Rajasthan

Nayar's ton gives Mumbai 3 points vs Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

All-rounder Abhishek Nayar hit an unbeaten 105 to help Mumbai clinch the first innings lead against Rajasthan and grab three valuable points in their drawn Group A Ranji Trophy match.

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

India series opener to be England's 1000th Test, ICC congratulates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The series-opener against India will be a milestone Test for England as they will be taking the field for their 1000th five-day match, starting Wednesday at Edgbaston.

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

This was the ninth day in a row that the COVID-19 tally increased by more than 50,000.

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Ansu Fati is the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.

Wickets tumble in remarkable Newlands Test

Wickets tumble in remarkable Newlands Test

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Australia narrowly avoided scoring the lowest ever Test total as they capitulated to 47 all out against South Africa following an extraordinary second day of the first Test on Thursday.

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

India's forex reserves rise to $352.515

India's forex reserves rise to $352.515

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The gold reserves remained unchanged at $18.691 billion in the week.

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

Xi Jinping and Pomegranate Seeds

Xi Jinping and Pomegranate Seeds

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Why is China's supreme leader promoting Han Chauvinism so aggressively, asks Claude Arpi.

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

FA Cup: Holders Arsenal knocked out; City survive

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Arsenal's defence of the trophy ended with something of a whimper as Mikel Arteta's side struggled with repeatedly sloppy defending.

GE to build windmills in India

GE to build windmills in India

Rediff.com5 May 2008

"The company plans big in three areas infrastructure, energy and aviation, but our main focus is to manufacture windmills and turbines," GE India President and CEO Tejpreet S Chopra told PTI. GE which installed first hydro power plant in 1902 presently has a headcount of 14,500 in India.

Number crunching: McCullum belts fastest ever Test century

Number crunching: McCullum belts fastest ever Test century

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum - playing his last Test match- produced a sensational display of stroke-play, blasting to the fastest hundred in Test cricket history. McCullum took 54 balls to reach the three-figure mark, two less than the previous record. Viv Richards and Misbah-ul-Haq held the previous record with 56-ball hundreds. In terms of time taken, McCullum's hundred in 78 minutes is the joint fourth fastest in Test cricket. Statistician Rajneesh Gupta glances at the records of the fastest hundreds in Test cricket:

Ashwin's day out in Mohali

Ashwin's day out in Mohali

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

India's off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin not only raced to the fastest 150 scalps in Indian Test history but also became the first man in over 100 years to bag 50 wickets after opening the bowling during the first cricket Test against South Africa, in progress, on Friday, in Mohali.

China is striking back and HOW

China is striking back and HOW

Rediff.com14 May 2020

China has not limited the 'battle' to the diplomatic field alone; the People's Liberation Army has become aggressive on the ground too. The recent 'fights' in Northern Sikkim and Ladakh are part of the pattern, asserts Claude Arpi.

UK Hindus fight for cremation right

UK Hindus fight for cremation right

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

A British court will review whether open air cremations are unlawful.