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When bears came calling, Sensex tanked 1,145 points

When bears came calling, Sensex tanked 1,145 points

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Dr Reddy's was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 5 per cent, followed by M&M, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank and TCS. NSE Nifty sank 306.05 points to finish at 14,675.70.

China slowdown cheers some but worries many in India Inc

China slowdown cheers some but worries many in India Inc

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

China has cast a long shadow on India's economy.

10 Most Popular Stocks

10 Most Popular Stocks

Rediff.com2 May 2022

10 stocks which are most popular with brokerages right now and are expected to deliver maximum upside over the next 12 months.

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

RBI's MPC starts; status quo likely in policy rate

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank's rate-setting panel began its three-day deliberations on Monday to decide the next monetary policy amid expectations that the central bank will maintain status quo on the benchmark interest rate in the backdrop of global scare due to the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to announce the policy resolution on Wednesday. If the RBI maintains status quo in policy rates on Wednesday, it would be the ninth consecutive time since the rate remains unchanged.

Silver up sharply as ratio trading picks up pace

Silver up sharply as ratio trading picks up pace

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Ratio trading in gold and silver prices is a trading tool.

SC disagrees with concerns over panel to look into farm laws

SC disagrees with concerns over panel to look into farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The remarks of the apex court, which also said there is a 'peculiar lack of comprehension' about constitution of a panel, assumes importance as some of the members of the recently constituted committee to resolve the deadlock between farmers and the centre over the farm laws had earlier reportedly expressed their views on the subject.

'India is in the mid of a compelling investment cycle'

'India is in the mid of a compelling investment cycle'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'Good investment opportunities should not be missed.'

Don't be on wrong side of history: Farmers to panel members

Don't be on wrong side of history: Farmers to panel members

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'Mann's decision is a welcome move. The other three members of the panel, who have shown pro-new farm laws stance should also follow Mann's suit'

Member opts out of SC-appointed committee on farm laws

Member opts out of SC-appointed committee on farm laws

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mann said he would sacrifice any position offered to him so as not to compromise the interests of farmers.

After a stellar show in 2014, India's BRICS moment slows down

After a stellar show in 2014, India's BRICS moment slows down

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India put up a dull performance among emerging economies this year.

'Gold will be the best asset class to invest in 2019'

'Gold will be the best asset class to invest in 2019'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Gold could return 10% to 12% in the next two-three years.'

Revealed! How men trick women into sex

Revealed! How men trick women into sex

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

According to a study, men sometimes act less interested in sex, in order to get it.

UBS bets on EMs; India among most preferred destinations

UBS bets on EMs; India among most preferred destinations

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Over the next three - six months, UBS believes earnings will be the main driver for EM equities outperformance.

ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests

ICMR removes price cap of Rs 4,500 for COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com26 May 2020

In a letter to the state chief secretaries on Monday, ICMR Director General (D-G) Dr Balram Bhargava said the COVID-19 diagnostic supplies are stabilising because of the indigenous production of the kits.

RBI Guv pitches for continued policy support to revive growth

RBI Guv pitches for continued policy support to revive growth

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

All members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- Shashanka Bhide, Ashima Goyal, Jayanth R Varma, Mridul K Saggar, Michael Debabrata Patra and Shaktikanta Das -- had unanimously voted to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 4 per cent after the three-day meet of the panel earlier this month. Further, except Varma, other members voted to continue with the accommodative stance as long as necessary to revive and sustain growth on a durable basis and continue to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, while ensuring that inflation remains within the target going forward. Varma expressed reservations on this part of the MPC resolution, according to the minutes.

Manoj Vaish takes charge as CEO of MCX

Manoj Vaish takes charge as CEO of MCX

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Manoj Vaish on Saturday took charge as Managing Director and CEO of the country's leading commodity exchange MCX that is under the regulatory glare following troubles at the promoter group.

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Shipping freight market defies ongoing trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Huge demand for dry bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain has helped the Index touch a five year high recently.

Govt-farmers to hold 9th round of talks on Friday

Govt-farmers to hold 9th round of talks on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The government's ninth round of negotiations with protesting farmer unions will take place as scheduled on Friday and the Centre is hopeful of positive discussions, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Thursday.

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

'Reversal of IPO frenzy is taking longer than in the past'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'

Despite near-term headwinds, analysts bullish on FMCG stocks

Despite near-term headwinds, analysts bullish on FMCG stocks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Despite near-term headwinds of rising input costs and the possibility of lower demand for products as Covid dented rural & urban India, and impacts both production & consumption, analysts remain bullish on stocks of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and expect the index to relatively outperform its peers in the second half of fiscal 2021-22 (FY22). In the past one year, prices of key commodities such as groundnut oil, mustard oil, Vanaspati, soya oil, sunflower oil and palm oil have shot up in the range of 20 per cent to 60 per cent, data show. The FMCG sector macros in this backdrop, according to analysts, have further deteriorated because of weakness in consumer demand and likely margin pressure due to elevated crude oil, palm oil and global food prices.

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

'All my stocks are crashing. Hold them?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

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

Indices give up early gains; HDFC twins, RIL come to rescue

Indices give up early gains; HDFC twins, RIL come to rescue

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

HDFC Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying nearly 4 per cent, Infosys jumped over 3 per cent. Sun Pharma, NTPC, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, RIL and TCS also closed with gains. On the other hand, Axis Bank was the top laggard, followed by ITC, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and Maruti Suzuki.

Is it Time to Invest in Gold?

Is it Time to Invest in Gold?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'Avoid going overweight on gold. But maintain a 10 per cent allocation via sovereign gold bonds,' Bajaj Capital MD Sanjiv Bajaj tells Sarbajeet K Sen.

Borrowers spoilt for choice as banks cut loan rates

Borrowers spoilt for choice as banks cut loan rates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Low home loan rates by banks could put large players in an advantageous position over smaller non-bank players, believe analysts.

Covid-19 impact: Six of the top 10 family-owned businesses in the red

Covid-19 impact: Six of the top 10 family-owned businesses in the red

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Together, the top 10 business groups reported a pre-tax loss of Rs 19,342 crore during the January-March 2020 quarter, as against a profit before tax of around Rs 48,500 crore in the year-ago period and Rs 39,600 crore during the December quarter. While Vedanta was the worst hit. others included Aditya Birla, Bharti, Adani, Mahindra, and Tata.

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

'Not seen such inflation in 7-8 years'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Higher prices are burdening household budgets and threatening the margins of leading manufacturers.

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Why Should Crude Oil Prices Go Up?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

If international crude oil prices zoom past the current level of about $90 per barrel and move towards $100 and beyond, middle-class consumers are not going to keep quiet about their discomfort, points out Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

Listing time to be brought down further: Sebi

Listing time to be brought down further: Sebi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

In a bid to make primary markets more efficient, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Saturday said listing time gap would be reduced further from 6 days after the IPO currently, while listing will be allowed for security receipts issued by asset reconstruction company.

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

If we are able to provide safe, hygienic toilets, and affordable sanitary napkins, we could stop girls from dropping out of schools and help women feel more confident.

SC to hear pleas on farm laws and farmers' stir on Monday

SC to hear pleas on farm laws and farmers' stir on Monday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde will hear the application on January 18 along with pleas raising the issue of farmers protesting at Delhi borders.

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India's factory output climbed 22.4 per cent in March, benefiting from the base effect of the lockdown-marred month a year back as well as a turnaround in the manufacturing sector, while retail inflation slipped to a three-month low of 4.29 per cent in April. The high positive annual growth in the index of industrial production (IIP) in March 2021 came on back of a contraction of (-)0.9 per cent and (-)3.4 per cent in January and February 2021 respectively, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. This turnaround was led by recovery in the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors.

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Centre's agri market reform ordinance comes under fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Kiran Vissa, co-convenor of National Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, said that amendments to the EC Act have nothing to do with farmers' welfare but instead meant to please big players and agriculture companies. This is because small and marginal farmers don't have the storage capacity to attract provisions of the EC Act.

Earnings of Nifty50 firms slump to over 6-year low

Earnings of Nifty50 firms slump to over 6-year low

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

This year, the combined net profit of 24 index companies, which have declared their June-20 numbers, has declined by 37 per cent year on year, while their revenues, including other income, is down by 21 per cent YoY so far.

Covid-19 impact: Earnings shrink as more firms post results for Q1

Covid-19 impact: Earnings shrink as more firms post results for Q1

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The combined profit before tax of 748 companies, which have declared their results for Q1FY21, is down 46 per cent YoY. Their net sales went down by a quarter as the Covid-19 lockdown led to a sharp fall in economic activity.

West Asian crisis means gold's glitter is here to stay

West Asian crisis means gold's glitter is here to stay

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Thomson Reuters Proprietary Research study pointed to a strong momentum for gold over the medium term, identifying strong global liquidity and low interest rates as support for a continued rally.

Why food prices may remain high for a few months

Why food prices may remain high for a few months

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'If you see the composition of items which are causing this spike in prices, most of them have little to do with the kharif harvest, except for pulses and vegetables to some extent.' 'I don't know on what basis the government is claiming that food prices will moderate in the weeks to come.'

Investors lose Rs 5 trn in these stocks

Investors lose Rs 5 trn in these stocks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The companies that have seen sharp erosion of market wealth include YES Bank, Indiabulls Housing Finance, Zee Entertainment, Vodafone Idea, and Bharat Heavy Electricals.

'Key risks on the stock market are...'

'Key risks on the stock market are...'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'Earlier-than-expected tapering from the US, followed by rate hikes, and locally, a potential third wave, which mimics the second wave in terms of severity.'

Feb IIP contracts 3.6%; inflation rises to 5.52% in March

Feb IIP contracts 3.6%; inflation rises to 5.52% in March

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

India's industrial production contracted by 3.6 per cent in February, official data showed on Monday. According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), manufacturing sector output declined by 3.7 per cent in February 2021. Retail inflation rose to 5.52 per cent in March, mainly on account of higher food prices, government data showed on Monday. The consumer price index (CPI) based retail inflation stood at 5.03 per cent in February.

Farmer union urges SC to constitute new expert panel

Farmer union urges SC to constitute new expert panel

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The Bhartiya Kisan Union Lokshakti said the principle of natural justice is going to be violated as those appointed to the four-member committee 'have already supported these laws'.