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Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Investors' wealth falls by Rs 2.39 lakh cr as markets sink

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Investors' wealth fell by Rs 2.39 lakh crore on Monday in line with a weak trend in the global equity markets. The BSE Sensex tanked 861.25 points or 1.46 per cent to settle at 57,972.62. During the day, it tumbled 1,466.4 points or 2.49 per cent to 57,367.47.

New virus variant spooks markets; Sensex plunges 1,688 points

New virus variant spooks markets; Sensex plunges 1,688 points

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking over 6 per cent, followed by Maruti, Tata Steel, NTPC, Bajaj Finance, HDFC and Titan. NSE Nifty plunged 509.80 points to 17,026.45.

Saqlain Mushtaq to help England spinners tackle Pak batsmen

Saqlain Mushtaq to help England spinners tackle Pak batsmen

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Former Pakistan Test cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq has agreed to a 10-day spell with England as their spin-bowling consultant for the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Selling pressure in financials drag Sensex down 355 points

Selling pressure in financials drag Sensex down 355 points

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, M&M and HDFC Bank. NSE Nifty fell 120.30 points to 15,632.10.

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.

RIL, Infy lift D-Street; Sensex up 77 pts to close at new peak

RIL, Infy lift D-Street; Sensex up 77 pts to close at new peak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 1.5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, ONGC, Infosys, PowerGrid, L&T and IndusInd Bank. NSE Nifty advanced 12.50 points to its fresh record of 15,811.85.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

Sensex succumbs to late sell-off, ends 77 pts lower

Sensex succumbs to late sell-off, ends 77 pts lower

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Sensex was pulled lower mainly by Maruti, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and SBI -- which suffered losses to the tune of 3 per cent.

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

'Something that brings goosebumps even after so many years'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'The joy of winning the World Cup cannot be compared with any amount of money!'

Investors' wealth plummets over Rs 6.80 lakh cr in 3 days

Investors' wealth plummets over Rs 6.80 lakh cr in 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Investors' wealth has eroded by over Rs 680,441 crore in three days of market fall amid weak global trends and muted domestic sentiments. Extending its losses for the third straight day, BSE benchmark Sensex on Thursday finished below the 60,000-level, weighed by hectic selling in IT, energy and finance stocks amid a sell-off in European equities. The index has lost 1,844.29 points in three sessions.

Markets in bear hug; Sensex, Nifty end in red

Markets in bear hug; Sensex, Nifty end in red

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

PowerGrid was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Auto, SBI and M&M.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty also ended down 12.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 10,477.90. Intra-day, it shuttled between 10,534.55 and 10,460.45.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Sensex, Nifty end lower on deficit concerns

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty also ended down 12.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 10,477.90. Intra-day, it shuttled between 10,534.55 and 10,460.45.

Investors lose over Rs 11.45 lakh cr in two days

Investors lose over Rs 11.45 lakh cr in two days

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Investors have lost a hefty Rs 11,45,267.43 crore in two days as the domestic equity market continued to face severe drubbing amid a global selloff. The BSE benchmark Sensex plunged 1,189.73 points or 2.09 per cent to close at 55,822.01 on Monday. During the day, it tanked 1,879.06 points to 55,132.68.

Sensex drops 171 points; Nifty ends below 11,300

Sensex drops 171 points; Nifty ends below 11,300

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

SBI was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding over 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, ONGC, ITC, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Bank and HDFC Bank.

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

Sensex sheds 59 pts; Nifty settles below 11,150

Sensex sheds 59 pts; Nifty settles below 11,150

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

HUL was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, Infosys, Maruti, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Asian Paints and TCS.

Richest cricket board offline after domain not renewed

Richest cricket board offline after domain not renewed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the richest cricket board in the world, has not been able to renew the domain of its official website www.bcci.tv in time.

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Vineet Saran, 65, is a former Chief Justice of Odisha High Court, and also served as a judge in Karnataka and Allahabad High Court.

RIL, TCS, HDFC twins drag Sensex down by 621 points

RIL, TCS, HDFC twins drag Sensex down by 621 points

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Tech Mahindra, the top loser in the Sensex pack, shed over 2.5 per cent. It was followed by UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, HDFC, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank and TCS. NSE Nifty plunged 179.35 points to 17,745.90.

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

India's tour of South Africa on as of now: BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on Tuesday said India's tour of South Africa remains on schedule provided the situation doesn't aggravate in the rainbow nation after a new COVID-19 variant was detected there.

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

D-Street in bear hug; heavyweights drag Sensex down 585 points

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

HCL Tech was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent, followed by Infosys, Dr Reddy's, TCS, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and NTPC. NSE Nifty slumped 163.45 points to 14,557.85.

BCCI needs to be accountable as per SC observation: Sonowal

BCCI needs to be accountable as per SC observation: Sonowal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Expressing the government's desire to bring BCCI under the ambit of the RTI Act, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today reiterated the centre's stance following the Supreme Court ruling that the private cricketing body performs a public function and is amenable to judicial law and review.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector

Defaults, lay-offs take sheen off Surat's diamond sector

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Diamond exporters are considering stopping the import of rough diamonds.

BCCI mulling to restart Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup; full Ranji season on cards

BCCI mulling to restart Duleep Trophy, Irani Cup; full Ranji season on cards

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is mulling to restart the prestigious Duleep Trophy and the Irani Cup, while a full Ranji Trophy season is also on the cards for the upcoming domestic season.

Shoaib toughest bowler I have faced: Dhoni

Shoaib toughest bowler I have faced: Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has picked Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar as the toughest bowler he has faced in his illustrious international career.

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Sensex tanks 580 pts; Nifty drops below 12,800

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SBI was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling around 5 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, PowerGrid, ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Titan were among the gainers.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt introduces long-term capital gains tax on equities

Govt introduces long-term capital gains tax on equities

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said returns from the stock market are quite attracting and it was time to bring them under the ambit of capital gains tax.

Sensex slides 69 points ahead of Budget; ends below 36,000

Sensex slides 69 points ahead of Budget; ends below 36,000

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The broad-based NSE Nifty hit a low of 10,979.30 intra-day, managed to end above the 11,000-level at 11,027.70, down 21.95 points, or 0.20 per cent.

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.'

Sensex surges 352 points, Nifty reclaims 10,100-mark

Sensex surges 352 points, Nifty reclaims 10,100-mark

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The broader NSE Nifty also soared 122.60 points, or 1.22 per cent, on Thursday, to close at 10,166.70 after shuttling between 10,182.65 and 10,061.90.

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.

Covid surge sinks Sensex by 871 points

Covid surge sinks Sensex by 871 points

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, plunging around 6 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, SBI, M&M, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto and ICICI Bank. NSE Nifty sank 229.55 points to 14,637.80.

Sensex ends higher for 5th day in volatile trade

Sensex ends higher for 5th day in volatile trade

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share index finally concluded at 10,417.15, up 14.90 points

Markets close higher for 2nd day running

Markets close higher for 2nd day running

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Banking shares gained after the Reserve Bank allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses in the third and fourth quarters of the previous fiscal over the next four quarters.

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ratify its Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy and deliberate on the much-delayed compensation package for domestic cricketers at its Apex Council meeting to be held on September 20.

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

We asked you to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

Court acquits 35 in 2002 riots cases; slams media, politicians

Court acquits 35 in 2002 riots cases; slams media, politicians

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In its order of June 12, which was made available on June 15, the court of additional sessions judge Harsh Trivedi also slammed pseudo-secular media and politicians for claiming that the riots were planned.