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Sensex rises 323 pts, Nifty rallies for 6th day

Sensex rises 323 pts, Nifty rallies for 6th day

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics rose the most by 4.26 per cent. HCL Tech gained 2.57 per cent, Bajaj Finance by 2.19 per cent, TCS by 1.99 per cent, Tech Mahindra by 1.88 per cent and Infosys by 1.85 per cent. Gains in Axis Bank and State Bank of India also supported the rally. However, Mahindra & Mahindra emerged as the biggest loser, falling by 2.47 per cent. Maruti dropped 1.53 per cent and Tata Motors by nearly 1 per cent due to profit-taking. UltraTech, Eternal and Power Grid were also among the laggards.

'H1-B visa fee is not about protecting American jobs, but...'

'H1-B visa fee is not about protecting American jobs, but...'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Immigrants have always been America's greatest strength, building prosperity, breakthroughs, and communities that enrich us all. Instead of embracing that strength, Trump is clamping down on every form of immigration, tearing families apart, destabilising businesses, and weakening our economy'

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'This is not a case of tax evasion but the result of long-standing ambiguities in GST rules and unawareness.'

FinMin: 'Setbacks Make Us Stronger'

FinMin: 'Setbacks Make Us Stronger'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'If the near-term economic pain is absorbed more by those who have the ability and the financial strength to do so, then small and medium enterprises in downstream industries will emerge stronger from the trade imbroglio.'

'Markets Remain Far From 2024 Euphoria'

'Markets Remain Far From 2024 Euphoria'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'A balanced portfolio mix of domestic and international equity, fixed income, and precious metals is recommended.'

2.17 lakh fake notes of various denominations detected in FY25

2.17 lakh fake notes of various denominations detected in FY25

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

As many as 2.17 lakh pieces of fake notes of various denominations were detected during 2024-25 compared to 2.23 lakh such notes in the previous year, Parliament was informed on Monday. Of this, highest -- 117,722 pieces -- counterfeit notes of 500 [MG (New) Series] were detected in FY25, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

India Inc meeting capex need with own cash, says SBI chief C S Setty

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

India Inc, which is sitting on cash balances of 13.5 trillion, is using the funds to meet capital expenditure as well as brownfield expansion, resulting in 'anaemic' demand for bank loans, State Bank of India (SBI) chairman CS Setty said at an event on Monday. He added that a slowdown in corporate credit is mainly due to lack of demand.

Sectors that are leading 2025 IPO charge

Sectors that are leading 2025 IPO charge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

India's initial public offering (IPO) market is rewriting the rules of sectoral dominance, with a diverse slate of companies entering the stock market arena.

When FII & DII Buy Big, Should You Too?

When FII & DII Buy Big, Should You Too?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

In the Indian stock market, investors are interested in the actions of both domestic and foreign institutional investors (FIIs and DIIs). These groups have wealth as well as expertise in research, which makes them powerful participants in the Indian stock market. Their buy and sell positions have a large effect on stock prices and market sentiment due to the large volume.

Want To Invest In MMFs? Read This

Want To Invest In MMFs? Read This

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'They are positioned as defensive products and can potentially give marginally higher returns than liquid funds.'

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

'Insurance companies will need more capital'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'I now see rates rising again, particularly after recent losses - especially the January wildfires in Los Angeles.'

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

How would India become Vishwaguru if...: Sonam Wangchuk's wife

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Angmo challenged authorities to an open debate on the allegations, including those suggesting links to Pakistan, and said neither she has been able to contact Wangchuk nor has she been provided with formal documents detailing the charges against him by the administration.

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Vedanta beats Adani with Rs 17,000 cr bid to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, according to sources. The bid value translates into Jaiprakash Associates' net present value of Rs 12,505 crore.

What Insurance Should You Buy?

What Insurance Should You Buy?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Young investors with a higher risk appetite are better off with a combination of term insurance and equity funds.

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Amazing growth story of the Jindal group

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

You have to grow, and grow fast - that's the DNA of the JSW group, chairman Sajjan Jindal said as JSW Cement made its debut on the stock market mid-August. The remark captured not just the moment but also the momentum of JSW's growth story.

Why Stock Tips Won't Build Wealth For You

Why Stock Tips Won't Build Wealth For You

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Real wealth isn't built on random bets; it's built on disciplined, guided portfolio strategies that can withstand market ups and downs, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

'How To Save Capital Gains On Property?'

'How To Save Capital Gains On Property?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Maharashtra leads in FPO ease of doing business; MP loses crown

Maharashtra leads in FPO ease of doing business; MP loses crown

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Maharashtra has topped the list of states with the most favourable ecosystem for the growth of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), replacing Madhya Pradesh, which has slipped to second place, according to the latest Ease of Doing Business for FPOs (EoDBF) ranking.

Look Out Notice For Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra

Look Out Notice For Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The Lookout Circular was issued by the city police's economic offences wing as the couple makes frequent international trips

Investors Bet $1B on Real-Money Gaming

Investors Bet $1B on Real-Money Gaming

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'The essence of RMG is that users participate in skill-based games for financial reward, so this law would directly affect this operating model for both users and gaming companies.'

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency.

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

Sitharaman on the merits of next gen GST reforms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The next generation GST reforms would 'absolutely' set an economy open and transparent with further reduction in compliance burden and benefiting small businesses, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

As new GST rates kick in, groceries, medicines, cars get cheaper

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

New lower GST rates kicked in from Monday, resulting in a slashing of prices of as many as 375 items ranging from toothpaste and shampoo to cars and television sets, a move seen as an attempt to boost consumption to cushion an economy facing tariff headwinds. Tax rates of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent have been clubbed into two rates of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, resulting in a reduced price of 99 per cent of daily use items.

IT stocks brace for more pain after muted Q1

IT stocks brace for more pain after muted Q1

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Investors in India's information technology (IT) companies are likely in for more pain ahead as muted earnings for the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26) play spoilsport at the bourses in the worst-performing sector this year amid macro uncertainties. Investors, analysts suggest, can look for better opportunities in the markets as things stand.

Indian economy remains key driver of global growth: RBI report

Indian economy remains key driver of global growth: RBI report

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian economy remains a key driver of global growth on the back of sound macroeconomic fundamentals and prudent policies, the Reserve Bank said on Monday. In its bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR), the central bank also said elevated economic and trade policy uncertainties are testing the resilience of the global economy and the financial system.

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; highest in five quarters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Indian economy grew by 7.8 per cent in April-June -- the highest in five quarters -- before the disruptive US tariffs were imposed.

Why India's gaming ban has Rohit, Kohli on the back foot

Why India's gaming ban has Rohit, Kohli on the back foot

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

According to Cricbuzz, Indian cricketers could collectively be staring at losses of around Rs 150-200 crore in endorsements.

Impact of 50% US tariff would be concentrated in Q2: CEA Nageswaran

Impact of 50% US tariff would be concentrated in Q2: CEA Nageswaran

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The 50 per cent US tariff on Indian goods pose a downside risk to growth but the impact is expected to be short-lived for the economy, and consumption demand could see an uptick after the new goods and service tax (GST) rates are implemented which could even offset the external uncertainty, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran reckoned on Friday.

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This

Want To Invest In IPOs? Read This

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Investors may wait for six months and then take another look at the stock.

Healthy balance sheets augur well for economy: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Healthy balance sheets augur well for economy: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Large tariffs by the United States administration and elevated geopolitical risk have increased near-term global financial stability risks, and along with weather events pose downside risks to domestic growth, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in the foreword to the Financial Stability Report released on Monday.

'India Inc needs to embrace AI and not fret'

'India Inc needs to embrace AI and not fret'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Knowledge workers and mid-career professionals in India are hopeful that artificial intelligence will positively impact their roles, even as concerns about job displacement persist, especially among younger professionals, a top official of a human capital management solutions provider has said. At a time when AI has become a critical part of an organisation's functioning, many professionals see the positive possibilities of AI.

No infra bond issuances in FY26

No infra bond issuances in FY26

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Infrastructure bonds, which were relied upon the most in 2024-25 (FY25) by commercial banks to raise funds through the domestic debt capital market amid lagging deposit growth, seem to have lost their sheen in FY26. So far in FY26, no bank has tapped the domestic debt capital market to raise funds via infra bonds, and the expectation is that the amount raised through this route will be significantly lower than that last year, unless credit demand picks up.

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Patients to benefit from GST cut, but pharma firms may face margin pressure

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST), announced on Wednesday, directly lowers the cost of everyday medical consumables, and also high-end therapies in oncology and rare diseases, helping reduce out-of-pocket patient expenditure and better adherence to medication.

How GST Rate Cut Will Impact Sectors

How GST Rate Cut Will Impact Sectors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Lower rates effectively increase disposable income, strengthen purchasing capacity, and support broader consumption growth.

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'

How to Invest Smart In Uncertainty

How to Invest Smart In Uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'A staggered investment approach (using SIP or STP) can help investors benefit from this opportunity while reducing timing risk.'

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

An alleged synthetic narcotics producer, Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in an operation coordinated by the CBI and Mumbai police.

Will Mumbai's Redevelopment Boom Last?

Will Mumbai's Redevelopment Boom Last?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Developers have started offering 70% to 100% extra area and beyond.' 'If the market cycle shifts -- as many are already predicting with signs of price saturation and reduction -- most recent redevelopment projects will unravel.'

Should You Go For FoF?

Should You Go For FoF?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'First-time investors, busy professionals, NRIs and those with modest sums looking for curated strategies may find FoFs especially appealing.'

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'We have carried out a big search operation on a big name in this industry.'