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Will P V Sindhu Be The Coolest Bride?

Will P V Sindhu Be The Coolest Bride?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With her impeccable taste and flair for fashion, she's already a style-savvy sports icon.

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'All credibility is lost.'

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Is there a path for automobiles beyond diesel engines?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'The path beyond diesel is not going to be clear. It is really going to be dependent on applications.'

Tractor recovery, new launches to maintain volume momentum for M&M

Tractor recovery, new launches to maintain volume momentum for M&M

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) delivered a stronger-than-expected operational performance in the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25 (FY25), driven by solid growth in its automotive (auto) and farm equipment segments. Higher volumes improved operating leverage, expanding margins.

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

For Tesla, India is a challenge as well as opportunity

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

With India's EV penetration at just 2.5 per cent, the market presents an opportunity -- provided Tesla gets its pricing right.

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Disclosing an individual's income-tax returns is tantamount to violating the person's fundamental right to privacy as recognised by the Constitution.

With 7.1% Interest, Is PPF Still A Good Investment Option?

With 7.1% Interest, Is PPF Still A Good Investment Option?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The answer depends on your financial goals and risk appetite, says Certified Financial Planner Ramalingam Kalirajan, and explains why.

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Recipe: Mixed Vegetable And Walnut Soup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

To feel better on a chilly day, dine on this soul-warming veggie soup.

Should World Be Afraid Of China's DeepSeek?

Should World Be Afraid Of China's DeepSeek?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Cheaper ripoffs was how China powered its way as an economic superpower but hitherto the tech realm had remained out of bounds. With DeepSeek's AI model the West, it seemed, was about to lose its competitive edge in cutting edge generative AI technology. And this is what is causing deep furrows in the forehead of tech titans in Silicon Valley.

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

'India Will Easily Reach The Semi-Final'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India needs to score big because they will have to defend those totals without Bumrah.'

'Global barriers to trade are increasing'

'Global barriers to trade are increasing'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'The steel industry expects the government to decide on safeguard measures from dumping post-Budget'

Strong cash flows, robust pipeline positive for Godrej Properties

Strong cash flows, robust pipeline positive for Godrej Properties

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The pre-sales volume of Godrej Properties (GPL) for third quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q3FY25) declined 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) -- down 21 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) -- to 4.1 million square feet (msf), resulting in a pre-sales value of Rs 5,450 crore, down 5 per cent each Y-o-Y and Q-o-Q. About 77 per cent came from newly launched projects. For 9MFY25, pre-sales were up 48 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 19,300 crore.

How will the markets fare this week?

How will the markets fare this week?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Equity markets this week will take cues from global trends, trading activity of foreign investors and quarterly earnings, with TCS kick-starting the results calendar on Thursday, analysts said.

5 High-Demand Jobs In 2025

5 High-Demand Jobs In 2025

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

In 2025, India's tech job market is thriving, with tech professionals seeing a 9.5% salary increase and roles like AI/ML architects earning up to Rs 95 lakh annually.

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

DeepSeek is a case in point on how economic interdependence between nations are utilised for geopolitical ambitions and global domination efforts, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Hyundai makes muted market debut, fall nearly 6% post listing

Hyundai makes muted market debut, fall nearly 6% post listing

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, on Tuesday made a muted market debut and further fell by nearly 6 per cent against the issue price of Rs 1,960. The stock listed at Rs 1,931, reflecting a decline of 1.47 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, the stock made some recovery and hit a high of Rs 1,968.80, up 0.44 per cent.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls India a potential AI leader

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls India a potential AI leader

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Two years after his dismissive stance on India's AI potential raised eyebrows here, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday gave a ringing endorsement to Artificial Intelligence momentum in the country -- and billed India as an important market not just for the new-age technology itself but for the ChatGPT creator as well. In New Delhi on Wednesday, Altman -- while sharing dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw -- said India is the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year.

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

RBI Warns Use Of CBDC As Crisis Safe Haven

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'The impact of CBDC on deposits and deposit insurance is largely unknown.'

'You Need Patience To Be An Actor'

'You Need Patience To Be An Actor'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'A struggling actor once came to me and told me there's no work.' 'I said when there's no work, that's when you have a lot of work.' 'He said he didn't understand.' 'I explained that you have to keep reading, watching, writing, traveling.' 'It is like riyaaz for an actor.'

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

'Trump Won't Target Indians'

'Trump Won't Target Indians'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Someone posts a job on LinkedIn and there are a thousand resumes in an hour? This is not the America IT professionals are used to.' 'Once they lose their job, it's impossible to get a job.'

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nothing new in BCCI's policy document, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.

'Sensex/NIFTY stocks may not fall badly'

'Sensex/NIFTY stocks may not fall badly'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'We suggest an equity strategy of 5% to 10% exposure to cash, 5% to Gold ETF, close to 50% to Sensex/Nifty/large mid-cap stocks.'

FPIs withdraw record Rs 94,000 cr from Indian equities in Oct

FPIs withdraw record Rs 94,000 cr from Indian equities in Oct

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Foreign investors pulled out a massive Rs 94,000 crore (around $11.2 billion) from the Indian stock market in October, making it the worst-ever month in terms of outflows, triggered by the elevated valuation of domestic equities and attractive valuations of Chinese stocks. Before this, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 61,973 crore from equities in March 2020. The latest outflow came after a nine-month high investment of Rs 57,724 crore in September 2024.

How To Avoid Being SCAMMED For Tax

How To Avoid Being SCAMMED For Tax

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Scammers sometimes misuse personal information collected during tax preparation, leading to identity theft or unauthorised financial transactions.

Oberoi Realty flying high on new launches; brokerage bullish on the stock

Oberoi Realty flying high on new launches; brokerage bullish on the stock

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Mumbai-based real estate developer Oberoi Realty has been one of the top-performing companies in its segment and most brokerage remains bullish on the stock. The company's stock price is 52 per cent in the last 12 months beating the broader market by a huge margin. The benchmark BSE Sensex is up just 6.5 per cent during the period.

'We prefer stocks likely to gain from strong domestic growth potential'

'We prefer stocks likely to gain from strong domestic growth potential'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'We like certain stocks from banking, insurance, retail, hospitals and capital goods.' 'Though some of these stocks may seem expensive, they will compound well over the long term, thus justifying their current multiples.'

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

What Are Business Cycle Funds?

What Are Business Cycle Funds?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Business cycle funds aim to optimise returns by aligning their portfolios with different phases of the economic cycle. First-time investors, those who prefer stable sector allocations, and those averse to volatility should steer clear of them.

Investors, Wait And Watch

Investors, Wait And Watch

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'Invest only in stocks of those companies that deliver on earnings and there is earnings visibility too for the next few quarters.'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'

Recipe: Praveen's Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Foam

Recipe: Praveen's Pumpkin Soup With Parmesan Foam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

November is the start of the soup season in India. A bowl of garam garam soup is the just the way to kick off an evening.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Raymond Limited's real estate arm, Raymond Realty, plans to get listed during the second quarter of the next financial year (Q2FY26), according to Harmohan Sahni, chief executive officer (CEO), Raymond Realty. "We are expecting the order by June-July 2025 as far as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is concerned.

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way

M&M's stock races ahead on strong Q4 performance, outlook healthy

M&M's stock races ahead on strong Q4 performance, outlook healthy

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported very strong results for the January-March quarter of the last financial year (Q4FY24), beating consensus comfortably. The margins of the automobile business improved 170 basis points (bps) year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 8.8 per cent, while FES (Farm Equipment Sector) margins improved to 15.8 per cent (up 60 bps Y-o-Y), despite a decline in volumes due to cost optimisation and lower raw material costs.

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Stars Buying Property After Property!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

A host of macroeconomic data announcements, the last batch of September quarter earnings, global trends, and trading activity of foreign investors will be the major driving factors for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Guru Nanak Jayanti. "India is set to release CPI and IIP data on November 12, with WPI data expected on November 14.

Good Q4, commentary perk up ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock

Good Q4, commentary perk up ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company reported financial improvement and optimistic commentary in Q4FY24. It reported 17 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP) and 115 bps improvement in the Combined Ratio (COR) in FY24, and improved COR guidance with COR going from 104.5 per cent in FY23 to 103.3 per cent in FY24, 102.4 per cent in FY25 and 102.0 per cent in FY26.

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Many enter this arena without a detailed understanding of how their algo works.' 'Diligently review information on the strategy, risk profile, potential losses, and expected gains before investing.'