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RIL Q4: O2C Slump, Retail Drag to Cap Performance, Jio to See Steady Gains

RIL Q4: O2C Slump, Retail Drag to Cap Performance, Jio to See Steady Gains

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Reliance Industries is expected to report largely flat performance for its fourth quarter (January-March, Q4) of FY26, with weakness in the oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business and muted retail growth likely to offset steady gains in the telecommunications segment.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's Century Fires RCB To Victory Against KKR

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's Century Fires RCB To Victory Against KKR

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Wage Hike Fails To Solve Worker Woes

Wage Hike Fails To Solve Worker Woes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains.

Formula One embraces AI revolution as teams chase competitive edge

Formula One embraces AI revolution as teams chase competitive edge

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming Formula One, with teams like Williams and Red Bull using AI for race strategy, data analysis and operations as tech partnerships and sponsorship revenues surge.

Early Heart Disease: Insurance Challenges, Specialised Policies

Early Heart Disease: Insurance Challenges, Specialised Policies

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

As heart disease increasingly impacts young Indians, understanding the complexities of health insurance, including higher premiums, waiting periods, and the benefits of specialised cardiac policies, becomes vital for financial protection.

IPL 2026: Playoff race intensifies as GT host SRH

IPL 2026: Playoff race intensifies as GT host SRH

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans prepare for a critical IPL showdown that could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race.

Punjab Minister Accuses BJP Of Trying To Disrupt Peace

Punjab Minister Accuses BJP Of Trying To Disrupt Peace

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has condemned the recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar, calling them a deliberate attempt to spread terror and disrupt the state's peace. He accused the BJP of trying to create an atmosphere of fear and division for political gains ahead of elections.

IPL 2026: 'No finger pointing': Miller backs struggling DC squad

IPL 2026: 'No finger pointing': Miller backs struggling DC squad

Rediff.com7 May 2026

David Miller emphasises Delhi Capitals' unity and focus on winning their remaining IPL games to secure a playoff spot, despite recent batting collapses and fielding lapses.

India, New Zealand sign FTA to boost trade, investment

India, New Zealand sign FTA to boost trade, investment

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India and New Zealand have signed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at significantly boosting bilateral commerce and investments, providing duty-free access for 100 per cent of India's exports to New Zealand and securing duty-free inputs for India's manufacturing sector.

Punjab Kings Aim To Arrest Slide Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Punjab Kings Aim To Arrest Slide Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Punjab Kings will be under pressure to halt a worrying slide when they face a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.

Crude at $130 could unsettle growth outlook: S&P Global

Crude at $130 could unsettle growth outlook: S&P Global

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

S&P Global Ratings warns that a sustained rise in crude oil prices to $130 per barrel could significantly slow India's economic growth, weaken fiscal metrics, and strain corporate and banking sector performance, potentially reducing growth by up to 80 basis points.

Punjab Minister Accuses ED Of Defaming Him In Raids

Punjab Minister Accuses ED Of Defaming Him In Raids

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Punjab Cabinet Minister Aman Arora has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of defaming him by linking his name to a raid operation conducted on realty groups in Punjab and Chandigarh. Arora denies any wrongdoing and claims the ED's actions are politically motivated.

VB-G RAM G Act to replace MGNREGA: What Changes For Rural Workers

VB-G RAM G Act to replace MGNREGA: What Changes For Rural Workers

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Indian government has announced the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective July 1. The new scheme aims to expand guaranteed wage employment and link it more closely with infrastructure development and climate resilience, but faces concerns from opposition parties and labour rights activists.

Bhagwant Mann Blames BJP For Punjab Blasts, Alleges Election Plot

Bhagwant Mann Blames BJP For Punjab Blasts, Alleges Election Plot

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of orchestrating recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar as part of their strategy for the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, alleging the party seeks to create an atmosphere of fear to influence voters.

Is Dealer-Led Trading On The Way Out?

Is Dealer-Led Trading On The Way Out?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Most active traders prefer mobile applications that provide real-time alerts, including price targets -- functions that dealers once delivered through client calls.

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.

IPL 2026: 3 Defeats! What's Wrong With PBKS?

IPL 2026: 3 Defeats! What's Wrong With PBKS?

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Punjab Kings looked unstoppable after seven straight wins, but three defeats on the bounce have flipped the mood.

India Audits 101 Cities To Assess Ease Of Living

India Audits 101 Cities To Assess Ease Of Living

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India is conducting a special audit of 101 cities to assess ease of living from the citizen's perspective, Comptroller and Auditor General K Sanjay Murthy said.

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Bikaner's Bhujia, Papad Exports Hit by West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely disrupting Bikaner's food exports, causing delays, rising costs, and impacting the supply of popular snacks like bhujia and papad to Gulf and European markets.

TN Welfare Push Raises Fiscal Risks For New Government

TN Welfare Push Raises Fiscal Risks For New Government

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Amid the arithmetic of subsidies, consumption and capacity, whichever government assumes office in Tamil Nadu after May 4 is likely to inherit a growing debate over how far the state can continue to expand welfare promises without placing additional strain on public finances and the power sector.

'We deserve more': Players slam French Open pay

'We deserve more': Players slam French Open pay

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has criticised the French Open's prize money structure, supporting players' demands for a fairer share of revenue and broader structural changes in tennis.

'Bank borrowings to dominate NBFC funding mix in FY27'

'Bank borrowings to dominate NBFC funding mix in FY27'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

CRISIL Ratings predicts that the share of bank loans in NBFCs' overall borrowings will increase to 44-45 per cent by FY27, driven by elevated bond yields and softening bank lending rates.

Raja Shivaji Achieves Historic Box Office Success, Ek Din Fails

Raja Shivaji Achieves Historic Box Office Success, Ek Din Fails

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Riteish Deshmukh's Raja Shivaji has become the highest-grossing Marathi opener ever, while Aamir Khan's Ek Din faced a disastrous opening at the box office.

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Indian Women's Archery Team Reach World Cup Final

Rediff.com7 May 2026

India's women's recurve team secured a spot in the Archery World Cup Stage 2 final after defeating South Korea, while the men's team suffered an early exit against Bangladesh.

Trump unlikely to accept Iran's peace plan to end war: Report

Trump unlikely to accept Iran's peace plan to end war: Report

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump is inclined to reject Iran's latest diplomatic proposal, which suggests restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz while deferring nuclear programme concerns, according to CNN. Concerns remain over Iran's nuclear enrichment and internal government fractures.

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his responsibility to maintain his wife, even if he claims financial hardship.

Air India adds fuel surcharge, ticket prices set to rise

Air India adds fuel surcharge, ticket prices set to rise

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Air India group announces fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights due to rising Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, following the government's decision to cap domestic ATF price hikes.

Review: Citadel 2 Has Worn Out Its Welcome

Review: Citadel 2 Has Worn Out Its Welcome

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The second season of the Russo Brothers' espionage series Citadel, falls short of its global ambitions due to muddled writing and a lack of compelling narrative depth, complains Sukanya Verma.

JPMorgan downgrades Indian equities to 'neutral'

JPMorgan downgrades Indian equities to 'neutral'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

JPMorgan has downgraded Indian equities to 'neutral' from 'overweight', citing elevated valuations, rising earnings risks, and limited exposure to next-generation technology like AI. The brokerage believes other emerging markets offer more attractive risk/reward propositions despite India's strong structural growth story.

BJP Alleges TMC Inciting Violence By Disguising Workers As BJP Supporters

BJP Alleges TMC Inciting Violence By Disguising Workers As BJP Supporters

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal of inciting post-poll violence by disguising its workers as BJP supporters. The BJP asserts its cadres have never engaged in violence after election victories and claims the TMC is acting out of frustration after suffering a crushing defeat in the assembly polls.

Indian Women's Archery Team To Vie For Gold

Indian Women's Archery Team To Vie For Gold

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Indian women's recurve archery team secured a medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2, defeating South Korea in the semi-final. However, the men's team faced a disappointing defeat against Bangladesh.

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

India Imports 361,000 Tonnes Of LPG From US

India Imports 361,000 Tonnes Of LPG From US

Rediff.com4 May 2026

'Historically, India has depended on the Middle Eastern Gulf for nearly 90 per cent of its LPG imports. Shifting to alternative suppliers is not something that can happen quickly.'

India's Services Sector Growth Eases to 14-Month Low

India's Services Sector Growth Eases to 14-Month Low

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

India's services sector growth slowed in March, reaching a 14-month low, according to the HSBC India Services PMI. The slowdown reflects weaker new business intakes and rising input costs, particularly in fuel, transport, and logistics.

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Liverpool, clinching their return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, thanks to a late goal from Kobbie Mainoo.

RBI UPI Delay Plan Gets Banker Backing

RBI UPI Delay Plan Gets Banker Backing

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

'It is a tradeoff between convenience and fraud prevention.'

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

M&M refines supply chain strategy to counter global disruptions

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is implementing a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy to fortify its supply chains against geopolitical volatility, logistical challenges, and regulatory risks, drawing lessons from recent global disruptions.

BJP Alleges TMC Inciting Violence, Warns Of Legal Action

BJP Alleges TMC Inciting Violence, Warns Of Legal Action

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress of inciting post-poll violence in West Bengal by impersonating BJP supporters, warning that they will face legal consequences. The BJP asserts its members have never engaged in post-election violence and claims TMC cadres are using BJP symbols to create unrest.

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Bhuvneshwar, Krunal shine as RCB pip Mumbai Indians

IPL 2026, RCB vs MI: Bhuvneshwar, Krunal shine as RCB pip Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round heroics (4/23, 7 not out) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nervy two-wicket victory and knocked Mumbai Indians out of the race for IPL playoffs in Raipur on Sunday.

Silver lining to India's ageing truck fleet

Silver lining to India's ageing truck fleet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

India's rapidly ageing truck fleet, with 42% of vehicles over 12 years old, is set to trigger a replacement-driven growth of 3-5% annually over the next five years.