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AI Mania Drives Global Markets

AI Mania Drives Global Markets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'India may never fully participate in the AI hype cycle, but we can position ourselves to benefit from its inevitable disenchantment and the cycle of disillusionment,' alerts Akash Prakash.

Why Are FPIs Selling?

Why Are FPIs Selling?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

You can't be the second-most expensive market in the world and deliver just 10 per cent EPS growth, points out Akash Prakash.

India scripts history with 13 medals at Asian Aquatics

India scripts history with 13 medals at Asian Aquatics

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India claimed four bronze medals on the final day to wrap up their most successful Asian Aquatics Championships with 13 medals even as China asserted their dominance by winning a staggering 49 medals, including 38 gold, in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

Fadnavis expands cabinet: Here is full list of new ministers

Fadnavis expands cabinet: Here is full list of new ministers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, inducted 39 ministers into his cabinet on Sunday. The new cabinet includes members from the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, reflecting the coalition government formed after the recent state elections.

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh police Special Task Force arrested Gautam along with Anurag Kashyap, Gyan Prakash Tripathi, Akash Srivastava and Akhilendra Pratap Singh on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Nanpara area, near the Nepal border.

Teen Desinghu sets new Indian record in the pool

Teen Desinghu sets new Indian record in the pool

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

With the two gold on Monday, Desinghu has won nine medals so far in the Games, having earlier won five gold (200m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 4x100m freestyle relay and 50m freestyle and 4x200m freestyle relay), one silver (50m butterfly) and one bronze -- (4x100m relay medley).

Under fire over sarpanch murder, Munde dropped as Beed guardian minister

Under fire over sarpanch murder, Munde dropped as Beed guardian minister

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Pankaja Munde of the BJP -- Dhananjay Munde's cousin -- has been made the guardian minister of Jalna district.

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Maha portfolio allocation: Fadnavis gets Home, Ajit Finance, Shinde...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Shiv Sena's Dadaji Bhuse is the new school education minister while Uday Samant continues to be the industries minister.

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Many promoters still consider the cash in the company as their money and are averse to sharing this pie with minority investors, points out Akash Prakash.

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

14-year-old Desinghu makes splash with hat-trick of gold!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

At the brand new Trishul Shooting Range in Dehradun, Haryana's Asian Games bronze medallist shooter Ramita Jindal turned in a world class performance to top the qualification round in the women's 10m air rifle event.

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Scrap dealer who shot Baba Siddique dead held in UP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police and Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday arrested wanted shooter Shivkumar in Nationalist Congress Party politician Baba Siddique murder case from the northern state along with four others, an official said.

Is The Golden Decade For Indian Markets Over?

Is The Golden Decade For Indian Markets Over?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Have the markets already played out their dynamics before the economy has even properly taken off? Are we now destined for a period of mediocre returns despite a strong economy? asks Akash Prakash.

How the West's central banks' turbulence will AFFECT India

How the West's central banks' turbulence will AFFECT India

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Winding down quantitative easing will be messy for the West and a big problem for India.

Athletes Saurabh Vij, Akash Antil flunk dope tests

Athletes Saurabh Vij, Akash Antil flunk dope tests

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Commonwealth Games medal prospect shot putter Saurabh Vij and Akash Antil flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-doping Agency last month, the Athletics Federation of India said on Thursday.

SPECIAL: Are US equities cheap?

SPECIAL: Are US equities cheap?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

If investors decide that US equities are good value, the consequences for the Indian market will be dire.

Is market's love affair with the BJP justified?

Is market's love affair with the BJP justified?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Akash Prakash argues the changes needed to revive growth will happen, whether the BJP or anyone else comes to power in 2014.

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Nothing To Not Like In The Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Could it have been more reformist? Of course, but this is an election year Budget, observes Akash Prakash.

Why this is a good time to invest in stocks

Why this is a good time to invest in stocks

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Indian equities are poised for good years, so stay invested even through a few sharp corrections.

First Look: Prakash Raj turns director with Dhoni

First Look: Prakash Raj turns director with Dhoni

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The film is about the education system in India.

Why investors are bullish on Indian markets

Why investors are bullish on Indian markets

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Investors are willing to wait to give a new government a chance.

Why 2014 will be a fascinating year for the Indian economy

Why 2014 will be a fascinating year for the Indian economy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The building blocks of a sustainable and significant market rise are in place.

Why one should invest in stocks now

Why one should invest in stocks now

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Given the all-pervasive air of negativity hanging over the country, it is tempting to try and construct a contrarian viewpoint

Market may look bad, but Indian stocks to do well

Market may look bad, but Indian stocks to do well

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The bottom line is that one should stay invested and not get spooked out of one's equity holdings, says Akash Prakash.

India's darkest hour: Hopes recede of economic recovery

India's darkest hour: Hopes recede of economic recovery

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Companies, bankers and experts have all given up hope of an economic recovery

Growth to collapse if stimulus packages withdrawn

Growth to collapse if stimulus packages withdrawn

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The political mood seems to have changed in most Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development capitals, and it would be very difficult for any government to justify new stimulus measures in today's environment. Public pressure to reduce government budget deficits and minimise public debt burdens is growing across the developed world.

Budget 2012: Not a disaster but not enough, either

Budget 2012: Not a disaster but not enough, either

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Budget arithmetic seemed to be more realistic this time, though the final 5.9 per cent fiscal deficit will be more like 6.1 per cent for this year, and the target for 2012-13 of 5.1 per cent may be more like 5.3 per cent.

Markets turnaround: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Markets turnaround: Why we shouldn't be complacent

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Some commentators now expect the current account deficit for this year to drop below $70 billion.

Budget: Big reforms pushed out

Budget: Big reforms pushed out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The government has to realise that at some stage it will have to deliver on big ticket items.

Why the coming Budget is very significant

Why the coming Budget is very significant

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The time has come to seize the opportunity and convince investors that UPA means business, says Akash Prakash.

Special: India and the rise of ETFs

Special: India and the rise of ETFs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

A total of over $6 bn has flown into India through ETFs, making this equivalent to the largest country funds

India should accept days of 9% growth are over

India should accept days of 9% growth are over

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

India has no god-given right to foreign capital.

More Pain Lies Ahead For The Markets

More Pain Lies Ahead For The Markets

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Expect heightened volatility and stress to hit the markets. Caution may be the need of the hour, alerts Akash Prakash.

What Will 2023 Hold For Markets?

What Will 2023 Hold For Markets?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

It's the first time in my memory that I have seen a negative expected return for equities, notes Akash Prakash. Hopefully, this implies the consensus is being too negative, and markets, as usual, will surprise everyone and deliver the least likely outcome.

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Time to Hold or Fold in the Market?

Time to Hold or Fold in the Market?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The fundamental debate remains where you stand on the long-term growth question. That is what every investor must monitor and come to their own conclusions, suggests Akash Prakash.

Why Are FPIs Bailing Out From India?

Why Are FPIs Bailing Out From India?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Since October, FPIs have sold over $26 billion worth of stocks, which is the largest selling ever seen in India, observes Akash Prakash.

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

We may be heading for 7%+ growth

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The market price action seems to point in this direction. Let's hope we finally break out. It is about time! asserts Akash Prakash.

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Zomato, the new Infy for the new India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Zomato has the potential to be an equally important milestone for Indian equity markets, notes Akash Prakash.

India's BIG BREAKOUT Moment

India's BIG BREAKOUT Moment

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

After years of disappointing growth, the economy and the markets are poised for a breakout, notes Akash Prakash.