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BSE to UPGRADE indices to global standards

BSE to UPGRADE indices to global standards

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Post partnership with S&P, the exchange is looking at launching a slew of international products, too.

Some Wall Street Journal computer systems taken offline after cyber attack

Some Wall Street Journal computer systems taken offline after cyber attack

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The systems have been taken offline to prevent the spread of attacks, but Journal officials have not found any damage to the graphics, the newspaper said citing people at the Wall Street Journal familiar with the matter.

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Adani stock crash rocks Parliament for second day

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Proceedings in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were disrupted as Opposition members raised slogans demanding a discussion and a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the fraud-allegation-triggered rout.

S&P index to remove Adani Ports for links with Myanmar military

S&P index to remove Adani Ports for links with Myanmar military

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

S&P Dow Jones Indices on Tuesday said it will remove Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone from its sustainability index following reports of its business ties with Myanmar's military that has been accused of human rights violations after a coup. The Adani Group firm is building a $290 million port in Yangon. In a statement, S&P Dow Jones Indices said: "Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will be removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices following a media and stakeholder analysis triggered by recent news events pointing to heightened risks to the company regarding their commercial relationship with Myanmar's military, who are alleged to have committed serious human rights abuses under international law."

Sensex may climb with war

Sensex may climb with war

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

India's PV market posts record sales in 2024

India's PV market posts record sales in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian passenger vehicles market registered record wholesales of 43 lakh units in 2024, with companies like market leader Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Kia posting their best-ever annual domestic sales. The continued growth of SUVs, along with rural markets playing a key role in driving up car sales, helped the industry better the previous best of nearly 41.1 lakh units posted in 2023.

Bhopal gas disaster wrap over London Olympics

Bhopal gas disaster wrap over London Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

As the year-long countdown begins for the 2012 London Olympics, organisers have been hit by the first major controversy around the mega sporting event, with activists of Bhopal gas disaster planning protests against Dow Chemical Company, one of the official sponsors.

Jio Fin's removal from BSE postponed to Aug 29

Jio Fin's removal from BSE postponed to Aug 29

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Leading stock exchange BSE on Tuesday postponed the removal of Jio Financial Services Ltd, the demerged non-banking financial services unit of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group, from all the S&P BSE Indices to August 29. Earlier, the stock was scheduled to be removed from the indices on August 24. Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) got listed on the bourses on Monday and hit the lower circuit for the second day in a row on Tuesday.

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Sensex bleeds in morning trade, down by 869 pts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday due to selling in financials, oil and IT stocks amid weak global trends.

Large-cap equity schemes lagged benchmark returns

Large-cap equity schemes lagged benchmark returns

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Asset-weighted returns of large cap funds lagged their benchmark by 273 basis points, ELSS funds by 318 bps and mid- and small-cap funds by 230 bps.

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Spokesperson said the hackers wanted to monitor the daily's coverage of China.

Global market woes? India not bothered

Global market woes? India not bothered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Indian stock market indices have climbed close to their all-time highs, even as key overseas indices such as the Dow Jones, FTSE 100 and Nikkei 225 are reeling under the sub-prime meltdown in the US.

Kingfisher promoters may convert loans into equity

Kingfisher promoters may convert loans into equity

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Losses and lack of bank funds no reason to shut company, says minister

BSE to offer various forms of Sensex

BSE to offer various forms of Sensex

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Investors might soon get to bet on various versions of the Bombay Stock Exchange's (BSE) benchmark index, the Sensex, and its other key gauges soon.

Secret behind US markets' rise

Secret behind US markets' rise

Rediff.com5 May 2007

There's more to the US markets than a mere weak-dollar story.

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

Markets: 'India Will Be In A Brighter Position'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'India's fundamentals are a lot better (than those of other emerging market economies).' 'India will suffer (witness a fall in its stock market) what I call the second order effect.' 'And the second order will happen when these funds (belonging to macro and hedge fund investors and which have leveraged Japanese yen-carry trades), because they lose money elsewhere as lot of their positions were financed by borrowing Japanese yen, will have to book profits in investment destinations where they are making money, including in markets like India.' 'They (these investors) will have to effectively sell in countries like India and which is the consequence (the crash in equity markets) that Indian markets might see.'

US stock futures signal sharp drop

US stock futures signal sharp drop

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Futures for the S&P 500 were down 1.4 per cent, Dow Jones futures were 1.3 per cent lower and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 1.4 per cent at 0939 GMT.

BSE to bring Nasdaq 100 to India

BSE to bring Nasdaq 100 to India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

The National Stock Exchange listed the Dow Jones Industrial and S&P 500 on its platform last week.

VC investment in India doubles to $182 mn

VC investment in India doubles to $182 mn

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

According to Dow Jones VentureSource, a VC industry tracking firm, investments grew in almost every venture hub globally in the April-June quarter, a sign of recovery in the global economy.

Govt okays facsimile edition of foreign newspapers

Govt okays facsimile edition of foreign newspapers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry said on Wednesday the newspapers will be brought out by Wall Street Journal India Publishing Private limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow Jones and Company Inc, USA.

VC investments into Indian cos double to $259 mn

VC investments into Indian cos double to $259 mn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

According to the data by Dow Jones VentureSource, global venture investment in companies across the world rose 13 per cent in January-March period this year.

UK's FTSE index to be traded on NSE from next month

UK's FTSE index to be traded on NSE from next month

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

After equity indices of emerging markets, Indian investors will now be able to trade the key index of the UK. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch trading in the FTSE 100, the UK's benchmark equity gauge, from May 3.

Get Smart: Give your portfolio the global advantage

Get Smart: Give your portfolio the global advantage

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

A weak rupee and strong global markets make a case for investing in foreign funds, but themes have to be chosen carefully.

Investors' wealth tumbles Rs 2.21 lakh crore in early trade

Investors' wealth tumbles Rs 2.21 lakh crore in early trade

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Investors' wealth eroded by more than Rs 2.21 lakh crore in early trade on Wednesday, with the market witnessing a selling-off amid prospects of aggressive rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve to tackle high inflation, and sluggish global trends. In less than an hour of the start of trading on Wednesday, the key indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- were deep in the red and witnessed significant volatility, reflecting jittery investor sentiments. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, which is also an indicator of wealth of investors, tumbled more than Rs 2.21 lakh crore to Rs 2,84,49,727.56 crore amid the 30-share Sensex falling 564.76 points to 60,006.32 points.

India received $25 bn FDI in 2007-08

India received $25 bn FDI in 2007-08

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Foreign direct investment into India has surged to over $25 billion in 2007-08 and the country's foreign exchange reserve crossed $341 billion as of Tuesday, Ashwani Kumar, minister of state for commerce and industry has said.

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington's School of Informatics and Computing have found that there is a correlation between the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and public sentiment after analysing more than 9.8 million tweets from 2.7 million users during 10 months in 2008.

Stocks NOT plunging due to downgrade: US official

Stocks NOT plunging due to downgrade: US official

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

A top US official said the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 600 points plunge on Monday was not due to the downgrade of America's credit rating, but reflects the deep unease in the market about conditions in other parts of the world and the strength of the economic recovery.

Shares of TCS, Wipro and Infosys tumble

Shares of TCS, Wipro and Infosys tumble

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The big three Indian IT exporters fell over 2-4 per cent on the BSE.

US studies: 'Network before you leave'

US studies: 'Network before you leave'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Former US student Aparajita Saha-Bubna answers questions about her study abroad experience. In particular, she describes preparing, leaving and adjusting.

Sensex down 231 points at 16,053

Sensex down 231 points at 16,053

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The Sensex finally ended at 16,053, down 231 points. The NSE Nifty finally settled at 4,751, down 76 points.

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Italy overtakes China's coronavirus death toll

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

In China, the toll stood at around 3,250 and in Italy it was 3,405.

How a banking giant fell . . .and died

How a banking giant fell . . .and died

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

September 15, 2008 -- shockwaves went through the world financial markets, as it was hit by the biggest bankruptcy in history.

<I>WSJ </I> managing editor to resign

WSJ managing editor to resign

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

The Journal's parent, Dow Jones and Company was acquired by media Moghul Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, four months ago. Murdoch declined to comment last night, the Times said even as some analysts see a possible war between the Journal and the New York Times.

VC funding up 66 per cent in '07

VC funding up 66 per cent in '07

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Venture capitalists (VCs) invested around $928 million (around Rs 3,700 crore) in 80 India-based firms during 2007 -- a 166 per cent increase over the $349 million invested in 36 deals in 2006 --, according to the latest quarterly India Venture Capital report published by Dow Jones VentureSource.

Markets slip on global slump; Sensex down 150 pts

Markets slip on global slump; Sensex down 150 pts

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Nifty ended at 5420, down 40 points. The market breadth was weak. Out of 3059 stocks traded on the BSE, there were 1208 advancing stocks as against 1739 declines.

Will all metals plunge on a global recession?

Will all metals plunge on a global recession?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Will a US recession tip the entire metals complex, including Gold Prices, sharply lower in 2008...? Add the falling dollar to rosy growth forecasts from China and what do you get? If you guessed higher commodity prices, you get a gold star. Yet among the big investment institutions, there's mixed opinion about what metals prices will do in 2008.