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Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Are public sector bank employees becoming more productive?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Each employee is generating more business than before -- driven by cost rationalisation, digital adoption, and better resource utilisation -- signalling a stronger foundation for sustainable growth and profitability.

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

'We Want World-Class Innovation, But...'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'...hesitate to support the risk-taking it requires.'

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Dhankhar Failed To Understand Modi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

By getting Jagdeep Dhankhar to resign at short notice, Narendra Modi has sent a message to his own ideological clan that he brooks no one trying to get too big for their boots, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

List of companies with high MF ownership swells, midcaps lead the large

List of companies with high MF ownership swells, midcaps lead the large

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Mutual funds (MFs) have significantly increased their ownership across market segments, but the midcap space stands out with comparatively higher growth. Data reveals that the number of midcap companies with over a fifth of MF ownership has doubled from nine in March 2022 to 18 by March 2025. In contrast, largecap stocks saw only a marginal rise, from three to four such companies during the same period.

Advantage India textile industry after Trump tariffs

Advantage India textile industry after Trump tariffs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

According to an industry expert, companies such as Trident, Welspun India, Arvind, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles, Page Industries, Raymond, and Alok Industries stand to gain, as revenue from the US market accounts for 20-60 per cent of their earnings.

Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

Emission Norms Battle Hots Up: M&M Counters Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The growing rift between MSIL and rival automakers has complicated the government's efforts to finalise the CAFE norms.

Was Bhagwat Targeting Modi With His 'Retirement At 75' Remark?

Was Bhagwat Targeting Modi With His 'Retirement At 75' Remark?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Bhagwat's 'retirement at age 75' comment lands just as he and Modi near that mark -- sparking whispers of retirement, rifts, and reshuffles.

AI 171 Crash: What CVR, FDR May Reveal

AI 171 Crash: What CVR, FDR May Reveal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

How cockpit voices and flight data unravel what happened during an air crash.

26/11 marked turning point in India-Pak ties: Jaishankar

26/11 marked turning point in India-Pak ties: Jaishankar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the 2008 Mumbai terror attack marked a turning point in relations with Pakistan when Indians collectively felt that such behaviour from a neighbouring country could no longer be tolerated. Speaking at Charotar University of Science and Technology, Jaishankar acknowledged India's transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last decade, while Pakistan has remained unchanged, continuing with what he termed as its "bad habits."

How India's agri sector can tackle US tariffs

How India's agri sector can tackle US tariffs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India's policy for agriculture trade must move commodity-by-commodity to gain maximum benefits as US President Donald Trump's 26 per cent tariff on exports from the country take effect, said agriculture economist Ashok Gulati in a recent policy paper.

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Analysts expect Nifty to rise up by to 6 per cent in six months, with intermittent corrections likely due to global factors.

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Tata Motors expects to achieve 30% EV penetration ahead of target: Chandra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Tata Motors is hoping to beat its target year of 2030 and have 30 per cent of its portfolio comprising electric vehicles (EVs), according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who was speaking at the company's last annual general meeting (AGM) ahead if its demerger.

Flash Flood Threat Grows with Monsoon Changes

Flash Flood Threat Grows with Monsoon Changes

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The frequency of short-duration, heavy rainfall events over central India and long-duration heavy rainfall events over the north-western coasts of the country has risen considerably in the last few decades.

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Had Haji Pir and/or Skardu been taken, the message would have gone out not just to General Asim Munir and his cohort in the Pakistan army but to the Pakistani people that every terrorist incident in India would lead to substantial loss of territory in PoK.'

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rohit's fury, Gill's finesse: India's deadly opening pair

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting and Shubman Gill's calculated approach have formed a formidable opening partnership for India in ODIs.

Sensex jumps 1,000 points; Nifty surges over 1%

Sensex jumps 1,000 points; Nifty surges over 1%

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

From the Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Axis Bank were among the major gainers. In contrast, Trent, State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra, Maruti and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.

Hazlewood to join RCB ahead of IPL 2025 play-offs

Hazlewood to join RCB ahead of IPL 2025 play-offs

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood has been a standout performer for RCB this season, claiming 18 wickets in 10 innings at an economy rate of 8.27.

Most PSBs see decline in headcount even as branches spread

Most PSBs see decline in headcount even as branches spread

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

At a time when the finance ministry is focusing on addressing employee grievances, the number of employees in most public-sector banks (PSBs) has declined over the last three financial years.

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Yorkshire hasn't forgotten Vinod Kambli. He remains part of its rich cricketing folklore

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'

'Kill me too': Tharoor recounts Pahalgam survivor's cry

'Kill me too': Tharoor recounts Pahalgam survivor's cry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

haroor said the visit's main purpose was to share what India has endured and seek solidarity in the fight against terrorism.

Stock Markets Shine Despite Weak Monsoon

Stock Markets Shine Despite Weak Monsoon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Data since 2005 show that the five years with the highest rainfall saw average market returns of 8.98 per cent, while the five driest years returned 25.7 per cent on average.

SC Judges Prefer Safe Investments...

SC Judges Prefer Safe Investments...

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Supreme Court judges' filings revealed a generally conservative financial ethos, emphasising stability and long-term savings.

74% rural households expect income growth in 1 yr: Survey

74% rural households expect income growth in 1 yr: Survey

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Around 74 per cent rural households expect their incomes to increase in the next one year, according to a bimonthly survey conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) in May 2025. The percentage recorded was 72 in March.

Sensex jumps 455 points, Nifty tops 25K

Sensex jumps 455 points, Nifty tops 25K

Rediff.com26 May 2025

From the Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Motors, Nestle, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro, and Tech Mahindra were the biggest gainers. In contrast, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, Tata Steel and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards. Eternal dropped 4.51 per cent.

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

How Subramanian Swamy Escaped Arrest During The Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Is it right and proper for the US authorities to allow people like Subrahmanya Swamy [sic] go round the country preaching murder, violence, overthrow of the duly elected Government of India?' A fascinating excerpt from Sugata Srinivasaraju's The Conscience Network: A Chronicle of Resistance to a Dictatorship.

Rohit on his father's love for Test cricket

Rohit on his father's love for Test cricket

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'He appreciates red-ball cricket a lot and was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement.'

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into Round 2

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy cruise into Round 2

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Sindhu, Prannoy advance to second round of Singapore Open

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You're paying Rs 42 lakh for one game. Why not link it to qualification? It just shows how clueless the management is.'

Not Just A Superwoman

Not Just A Superwoman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Some of the suggested strategies include making thoughtful trade-offs between career choices and family responsibilities to avoid the guilt of not spending adequate time with elders and children at home; resisting the pressure to be a 'superwoman' by trying to manage everything alone; demanding, negotiating, and selecting jobs with flexible working hours; exploring work-from-home options; choosing an appropriate time for a career break; upskilling to re-enter the workforce after a break; and communicating openly with family members -- including spouse and in-laws -- about the support needed to grow professionally and the challenges faced at work, highlights N Ravichandran.

Nifty 50 & Sensex: What the First Half of 2025 Says?

Nifty 50 & Sensex: What the First Half of 2025 Says?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian stock markets have experienced some ups and downs in the first half of 2025. However, both the Nifty 50 and Sensex saw steady gains, supported by a healthy economy and better corporate earnings. In this article, we will look at the detailed performance of these key indices and explore the sectors that drove the market rally.

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

How Shastri Buried Pakistan's Kashmir Dream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The high point of the 19 Shastri months was the 22-day war that he fought against great odds and won in principle, even if military historians often call it a stalemate. Pakistan saw a great opportunity to conquer Kashmir and lost. It was the last time they had the relative strength militarily and diplomatically to take Kashmir. Shastri's resolve buried that dream forever, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The China threat continues to resonate in the strategic partnership between India and the USA, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Tata Harrier.ev Proves It's An Offroad Beast!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Frankly, I never expected to be offroading in an electric vehicle, let alone an SUV of this calibre, raves Rajesh Karkera/Rediff after a test drive.

'I've never felt he is Virat Kohli, for us he is Cheeku': Ishant

'I've never felt he is Virat Kohli, for us he is Cheeku': Ishant

Rediff.com17 May 2025

shant Sharma reflected on his close bonding with Virat Kohli, dating back to their early days in Delhi cricket.

Want Steady Monthly Income? How Bonds Could Help

Want Steady Monthly Income? How Bonds Could Help

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Saurav Ghosh's step-by-step guide will help you understand what bonds are, how they help investors make money, how much money they make and which bonds to invest in.

Why Unlisted NSE Shares Are Seeing A Surge

Why Unlisted NSE Shares Are Seeing A Surge

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The surge in the market price is also attributed to demand by retail and high-networth individual investors ahead of the IPO.

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Will BJP Be The New Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Only in the event of the RSS managing to force Modi into accepting a consensual candidate, will the party not continue to 'being' the 'next Congress', observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Just a lucky day'? Gill downplays 14-YO's brilliance

'Just a lucky day'? Gill downplays 14-YO's brilliance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Shubman Gill had little to say when asked about Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi