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MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

MF Guru: 'If you want to build a corpus of 3-4 Cr...'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your Mutual Fund queries.

Why did Paytm stock drop by 8%?

Why did Paytm stock drop by 8%?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

After dropping to a low of Rs 1,298 apiece, the stock finished at Rs 1,380, its lowest level since November 22, the second day of listing.

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

China sees red over new US-led Indo-Pacific grouping, calls it 'economic Nato'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

As US President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations, including India, to enhance trade, economic and investment opportunities, China, which sees the pact as a threat to its dominance in the region, went on the offensive against it, promising more opening up, while the official media here termed it as "economic Nato".

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Want to invest in foreign equities? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

To select the right platform, get the opinions of a few existing users or browse online for feedback. Select a platform that offers a seamless experience. Check that the platform you are going with is a regulated entity, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The smartphone category as a whole was expected to spend around Rs 1,000 crore on marketing and promotional activities over the next six months, even as India unlocks gradually, said media industry experts. This spending is expected to come down, as firms temper their launches.

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The interim report highlights key competition issues in the e-commerce space like deep discounting, the imposition of unfair terms and conditions, the growing dependence of brick and mortar establishments on online platforms, and opaqueness in search rankings.

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Car sales to Uber and Ola flatten out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Car makers see a dip in demand from their biggest buyers, Ola and Uber. Demand from aggregators weakened for a number of reasons after a strong growth last year.

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.

FPIs stay bullish on India for third consecutive month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in Apr

FPIs stay bullish on India for third consecutive month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in Apr

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Overseas investors had put in a net sum of Rs 45,981 crore in March and Rs 11,182 crore in February in the capital markets

Pharma stocks make a comeback as Covid cases surge

Pharma stocks make a comeback as Covid cases surge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

However, experts caution that investors should not expect the big returns they got from the sector between March and September 2020.

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

India Inc on Thursday pitched for continuation of reforms while ensuring tax and policy stability in the forthcoming Budget to prop up the economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the virtual pre-Budget consultation held with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry chambers said that government measures will help firmly entrench the nascent signs of recovery being currently seen in private investment. Capital expenditure by the government through enhanced infrastructure spending should in the meantime continue to support growth, CII president TV Narendran said.

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer have applied to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorisation for their COVID-19 vaccine candidates and are awaiting approval.

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Street waits as Vishal Sikka makes his moves at Infosys

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Analysts say no pressure on new CEO for immediate results.

Why Godrej Consumer stock may remain under pressure

Why Godrej Consumer stock may remain under pressure

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

A weak margin outlook in the near term and lack of fresh triggers may keep the Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) stock under pressure. The stock, after tepid September quarter (Q2) results and marginal downward revision in earnings estimates, declined 3.5 per cent in trade on Friday. Though consolidated sales of the company, which owns the Goodknight and Cinthol brands, grew 8.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY), its operating profit declined because of the sharp contraction in margins.

Why India's retail biggies are wooing local mom and pop stores

Why India's retail biggies are wooing local mom and pop stores

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The power of the small neighbourhood retailer can barely be ignored as organised players look to leverage their last-mile connectivity and reach, luring them by promising support in technology, inventory and tax management.

Will gold prices bounce back?

Will gold prices bounce back?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Experts advise investors to buy at lower levels in the next few months and sell at the higher end of their range in the second half, reports Rajesh Bhayani.

DMart vs Reliance Retail: Stage set for mother of all retail battles

DMart vs Reliance Retail: Stage set for mother of all retail battles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The bigger threat for DMart is that the Reliance-Future combine now has grocery revenues that are nearly 2.5 times of it, putting pressure on the former to improve stickiness of its consumers.

Sensex, Nifty begin 2020 on positive note as financial, IT stocks advance

Sensex, Nifty begin 2020 on positive note as financial, IT stocks advance

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting 2.76 per cent, followed by NTPC, M&M, L&T, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC, and Infosys.

'Can I buy a 40 lakh car in 2 yrs with SIPs?'

'Can I buy a 40 lakh car in 2 yrs with SIPs?'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Why is South India consuming more cola than North?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The region constituted more than 31percent of the segment's total sales volume in 2016.

Right time to invest in banking stocks? Here are few expert tips

Right time to invest in banking stocks? Here are few expert tips

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Laggards yet, a number of smaller PSBs in the category have balance sheets which do not give much comfort.

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

'Am I too aggressive with my SIPs?'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Why HUL, Godrej exited baby diaper business

Why HUL, Godrej exited baby diaper business

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The size of the organised baby diaper market in India is Rs 5214 crore, with the year-on-year rate of growth pegged at 14%

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

'Impossible Trinity': RBI's precarious balancing act

'Impossible Trinity': RBI's precarious balancing act

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is precariously balancing two opposing objectives - maintaining easy financial condition in the domestic market, while ensuring external stability - and economists have started taking note. They say India is going through the classic trilemma of the 'Impossible Trinity'. The RBI cannot have an independent monetary policy (setting domestic interest rates) in an environment of an open capital account and flexible exchange rates. What is even more complicated for the central bank now is that financial market stability overlays all the other three objectives.

A classic is back as Jawa sales hits bulls eye

A classic is back as Jawa sales hits bulls eye

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Barely a month after breaking covers, the models -- the Jawa, the Jawa 42 and the Perak -- were sold out, reports Shally Seth Mohile.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Weight of FMCG cos in Nifty50 lowest in a decade

Weight of FMCG cos in Nifty50 lowest in a decade

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Consumer stocks remain the biggest laggard on the bourses. The Nify50 weighting of FMCG stocks declined to a decade low of 9.9 per cent at the end of March this year, down 150 basis points from 11.4 per cent a year ago. At their peak in March 2013, major FMCG stocks, such as Hindustan Unilever, ITC, and Asian Paints, together accounted for 15 per cent of the Nifty50. But now together with automobile stocks, the consumer goods sector accounts for only 14.7 per cent of the index, down 200 basis points in the past 12 months and 37 per cent from the record high weighting of 23.4 per cent at the end of March 2014.

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Regulating unlisted firms: More teeth for Sebi, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Specific sections of the Companies Act need to be amended to empower Sebi to regulate or take penal action against an unlisted entity and its promoters for violating the insider trading and other securities norms.

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.

Google's Mobilegeddon to hit today, may pinch Indian enterprises

Google's Mobilegeddon to hit today, may pinch Indian enterprises

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Websites that are not mobilefriendly will drop down in rankings

Markets end flat ahead of Rail Budget, F&O expiry

Markets end flat ahead of Rail Budget, F&O expiry

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex and the 50-share Nifty ended flat at the mark of 29,008 and 8,767 respectively.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Sebi And Phenomenon of Confusing Rules

Sebi And Phenomenon of Confusing Rules

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Since 2016, Sebi has made many rules to prevent unauthorised trading by stockbrokers. Yet, one comes across dozens of cases of blatant overtrading in client accounts, every year, leading to massive losses to investors, observes Debashis Basu.

Gennova's mRNA Covid vaccine gets nod for Phase 2-3 trials

Gennova's mRNA Covid vaccine gets nod for Phase 2-3 trials

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

If things go according to plan, the vaccine would be available in the market by the end of this year.

'Can I sell all MFs and buy a balanced fund?'

'Can I sell all MFs and buy a balanced fund?'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Monday's crash: 'Investors wanted to book profits'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The news about the new virus strain in the UK provided them with an opportunity to take money off the table.'

Voltas takes JV route to re-enter consumer durables segment

Voltas takes JV route to re-enter consumer durables segment

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The JV, Voltbek Home Appliances, aims to take on LG, Samsung as well as home-grown players such as Godrej among others head on with a slew of products that hopes to combine the best of both worlds -- European technology and design, with Indian pricing and delivery.