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Sensex gains 102 points in range-bound trade

Sensex gains 102 points in range-bound trade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Titan, Asian Paints, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers. In contrast, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Technology, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank were the laggards.

BSE, NSE end in red after hitting fresh lifetime highs

BSE, NSE end in red after hitting fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Among the Sensex pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India and Titan were the biggest laggards. Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel were the biggest gainers.

RBI policy spooks markets; Sensex tanks 582 points

RBI policy spooks markets; Sensex tanks 582 points

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Infosys, JSW Steel, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel were the biggest laggards. Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ITC, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank were the gainers.

Sensex, Nifty hit all-time highs on rally in RIL, Tata Motors shares

Sensex, Nifty hit all-time highs on rally in RIL, Tata Motors shares

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Motors jumped over 4 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HCL Technologies, ITC, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Maruti and State Bank of India. Reliance Industries climbed nearly 2 per cent after Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of the firm, said the board of the company will meet on September 5 to consider issuing bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses; Reliance, Airtel drag

Sensex, Nifty extend losses; Reliance, Airtel drag

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Reliance Industries declined over 1 per cent. Tata Motors, Nestle, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, JSW Steel and Mahindra & Mahindra were other big laggards. In contrast, Titan, ITC, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel and State Bank of India were among the biggest gainers.

Metal, auto and IT stocks drag Sensex down by 886 points

Metal, auto and IT stocks drag Sensex down by 886 points

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

From the Sensex stocks, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies and Infosys were the laggards. HDFC Bank, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Nestle India and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

Sensex ends down 166 points, Nifty settles below 24K

Sensex ends down 166 points, Nifty settles below 24K

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From the 30 Sensex pack, State Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Titan, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance were the biggest laggards. JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies and Reliance Industries were among the gainers from the pack.

What's next for India with FASTag technology

What's next for India with FASTag technology

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'EV-charging is the next big opportunity after fuelling'

Sensex tanks 1,017 pts to close at 2-week low tracking weak global trends

Sensex tanks 1,017 pts to close at 2-week low tracking weak global trends

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty slumped over 1 per cent on Friday, tracking a weak trend in global markets and fresh foreign fund outflows. Falling for the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,017.23 points or 1.24 per cent to settle at 81,183.93.

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

RBI Flags Concern Over Illegal Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'We found certain banks having lakhs of such accounts with apparently no valid reason.'

RIL, Infosys lead rebound; Sensex gains 820 points

RIL, Infosys lead rebound; Sensex gains 820 points

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Most of the Sensex firms settled in the positive territory. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, JSW Steel, State Bank of India, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries and Infosys were the biggest gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Maruti were the laggards.

BFSI sector valuation discount at new high

BFSI sector valuation discount at new high

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Companies in the banking, finance sector and insurance (BFSI) sector have underperformed on the bourses despite leading the earnings growth charts in the post-pandemic period. This has created a dichotomy between their earnings and share prices. BFSI companies have never been less expensive than the rest of the equity market.

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

YouTuber Elvish, comedian Bharti Singh summoned in Rs 500-cr fraud case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The police received over 500 complaints alleging that many social media influencers and YouTubers promoted the HIBOX mobile application on their pages and lured people into investing through the app, the officer said.

Average cost of data breaches in India hits $2.18 million: RBI report

Average cost of data breaches in India hits $2.18 million: RBI report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The average cost of data breaches in India reached $2.18 million in 2023, marking a 28 per cent increase since 2020, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Currency and Finance report for 2023-24. The report said that India's average data breach cost was still below the global average. The most common attacks in India are phishing which was at 22 per cent and stolen or compromised credentials was 16 per cent. The automotive industry is highly vulnerable to cyber attacks, whereas the banking and financial services sector, benefiting from stringent regulations, enjoys comparatively stronger protection.

Right Time To Invest In Silver ETFs?

Right Time To Invest In Silver ETFs?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Invest with a 5 to 7 year horizon so that you are able to ride out price volatility and benefit from the long-term trends of demand and macroeconomic shifts.

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

Sensex slips below 80K; Nifty scales new high

Sensex slips below 80K; Nifty scales new high

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Among the 30-share Sensex pack, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro, Nestle India, Power Grid, ITC, JSW Steel and Sun Pharmaceuticals were the major gainers. On the other hand, HDFC Bank, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, HCL Technologies and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Buoyed by HDFC Bank, RIL and Infosys, Sensex surges 481 points

Buoyed by HDFC Bank, RIL and Infosys, Sensex surges 481 points

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

IndusInd Bank was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.25 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, RIL, TCS, L&T and Infosys. State Bank of India, NTPC, Maruti, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors and Power Grid were among the laggards, slipping up to 2.94 per cent.

Silicon Valley Bank crisis unlikely to affect Indian banks: Analysts

Silicon Valley Bank crisis unlikely to affect Indian banks: Analysts

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The recent run on the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the subsequent seizure of its assets by the regulators may have sparked a global wave of risk aversion, particularly for start-ups. However, the Indian banking sector is unlikely to be a victim of any contagion effects, said analysts. he bank, which played a big role in financing start-ups and technology players, faced stress after incurring huge losses on its holdings of US bonds, following the most-aggressive monetary tightening cycle by the Federal Reserve in around four decades.

Sensex gains 36 points; Nifty ends in red

Sensex gains 36 points; Nifty ends in red

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Among the 30 Sensex companies, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies were the gainers. On the other hand, Titan, Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance and Power Grid were among the laggards.

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. This development is expected to funnel as much as $3 billion into the domestic markets. Following the latest review undertaken by global index provider MSCI, India's weighting in the MSCI EM index will surpass 20 per cent for the first time, narrowing its gap with the current top-weighted China to fewer than 400 basis points.

Banking, FMCG, pharma shares drag Sensex down 366 points

Banking, FMCG, pharma shares drag Sensex down 366 points

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

From the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Tata Motors were among the major laggards. HCL Technologies, Power Grid, Titan, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, State Bank of India and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

Markets @ record high on buying in IT stocks

Markets @ record high on buying in IT stocks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Among the Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services climbed nearly 7 per cent after the country's largest IT services player reported 8.7 per cent growth for the June quarter net profit at Rs 12,040 crore. Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the other major gainers. Maruti, Asian Paints, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were among the laggards.

Kerala Sets Up Digital Cheque Bounce Court

Kerala Sets Up Digital Cheque Bounce Court

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'Digital courts will alleviate congestion in traditional courts.'

Investors become poorer by Rs 4.12 lakh cr in morning trade

Investors become poorer by Rs 4.12 lakh cr in morning trade

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Investors' wealth plummeted by Rs 4.12 lakh crore during the morning trade on Friday as markets faced a massive correction tracking a weak trend in global peers and fresh foreign fund outflows. Falling for the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 896.7 points or 1.09 per cent to 81,304.46 during the morning trade.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

HDFC Bank to shift payments from core banking, ensure minimal downtime

HDFC Bank to shift payments from core banking, ensure minimal downtime

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The country's largest private lender HDFC Bank is planning to facilitate a shift in its payments module from the existing core banking platform. This would ensure minimal payments downtime, even if core banking is not available. "This 15-month project will be followed by hollowing the customer-master modules from its existing core systems. "It will ensure a single system of record for customers across various products," said Sashidhar Jagdishan, managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO), in the annual report for 2021-22.

Indian economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24: World Bank

Indian economy to grow at 6.3% in FY24: World Bank

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.3 per cent in current financial year aided by investment and domestic demand. According to a World Bank report released on Tuesday, India continues to show resilience against the backdrop of a challenging global environment. In India, which accounts for the bulk of South Asia region, growth is expected to remain robust at 6.3 per cent in 2023-24, India Development Update of the World Bank said.

Can India Inc Absorb 10 Million Interns?

Can India Inc Absorb 10 Million Interns?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'India's top companies currently lack the organisational wherewithal to hire and train 2 million interns annually, given their current scale of operations and existing employee base.'

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.

PwC US to cut 1,800 jobs over restructuring, its first layoffs in 15 years

PwC US to cut 1,800 jobs over restructuring, its first layoffs in 15 years

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The US unit of PwC will lay off about 1,800 workers, marking its first formal job cuts since 2009 as the company seeks to restructure its technology group. This comes amid a slowdown in demand for some of its advisory business, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Half of the anticipated layoffs will target offshore positions, impacting a wide range of employees from associates to managing directors.

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Probably revised guidelines will come, and then the real picture will emerge.'

Credit Card Payments Will Be Blocked On Apps

Credit Card Payments Will Be Blocked On Apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Some of the fintechs that will get impacted include Cred, Paytm, Phonepe and Amazon Pay, among others.

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates that it will outpace its core food delivery business over the next five years. Currently, the quick commerce business of Swiggy - backed by Prosus and SoftBank - is 40 per cent of the size of its food delivery revenues.

Oil, banking stocks drag Sensex down 184 points

Oil, banking stocks drag Sensex down 184 points

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, ITC and HDFC Bank were the major laggards. HCL Technologies, IndusInd Bank, Wipro, Nestle, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro and Asian Paints were among the gainers.

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

RBL Bank: Strange Corner Office Changes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

One thing is for sure: It smacks of the regulator's lack of confidence in the bank's board, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships

155,000 Apply For 91,000 Internships

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A shortlist using artificial intelligence would be prepared to identify eligible candidates and match them to the suitable internship opportunity. The shortlist would be shared with the companies on Tuesday, October 15.

HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm for 1 pound

HSBC acquires Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm for 1 pound

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government announced on Monday that it has facilitated London-based banking major HSBC to buy the embattled UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank for 1 pound, securing the deposits of more than 3,000 customers worth around 6.7 billion pounds. Santa Clara, California-based Silicon Valley Bank - which specialised in lending to technology companies - was shut down by US regulators on Friday in what was the largest failure of a US bank since 2008. According to experts, although the UK arm of SVB was small with only around 3,000 business customers, its collapse would have presented a risk for the tech sector which is seen as crucial to Britain's economic growth.

Crypto firms bank on fair play as Binance logs into FIU-IND

Crypto firms bank on fair play as Binance logs into FIU-IND

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The regulatory gap between crypto firms registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-India) and unregistered offshore entities is expected to narrow, industry players said, after global crypto players Binance and KuCoin received approvals to register with India's anti-money laundering unit.