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A fisherman's son, Noble sails into Asian Games history

A fisherman's son, Noble sails into Asian Games history

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis secured India's first-ever Asian Games silver medal in men's skiff sailing. Hailing from Kochi, their journey is deeply connected to the sea, with Noble overcoming personal tragedy after losing his fisherman father in the 2018 Kerala floods. Their decade-long partnership and debut Asian Games performance mark a significant achievement for Indian sailing.

Childhood friends Manu, Noble sail to Asian Games silver

Childhood friends Manu, Noble sail to Asian Games silver

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian sailors Manu Francis and Kurisinkal Noble secured a silver medal in the men's skiff opening race 9 at the Asian Games sailing competition in Gamagori City, Japan. The duo finished with 23 points, behind China, and had previously won bronze at the Asian Sailing Championships. The women's skiff team finished fourth.

Retail portion of Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed

Retail portion of Jio Platforms' IPO fully subscribed

Rediff.com13 hours ago

The retail portion of Jio Platforms' initial public offering (IPO) was fully subscribed within two hours on the second day of bidding, with overall subscription reaching 3.47 times by 11:00 am on Thursday.

NSE Rings The Gong At BSE

NSE Rings The Gong At BSE

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The National Stock Exchange marked its stock market debut at the Bombay Stock Exchange on September 24, 2026, with a traditional gong-ringing ceremony.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, significantly recovered from sharp early losses, driven by buying in State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows, despite declines in Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.

Rupee's Longest Rally in 8 Years: Key Factors Behind the Surge

Rupee's Longest Rally in 8 Years: Key Factors Behind the Surge

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Indian rupee has achieved its longest winning streak in nearly eight years, appreciating for eight consecutive sessions to close at a six-week high. This rally is attributed to strategic central bank interventions, healthy foreign capital inflows linked to the Jio Platforms IPO, and profit-taking in the US dollar.

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

Rediff.com5 days ago

ICICI Bank announced a significant 22.28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 16,333.18 crore for the September quarter, primarily fuelled by a 30 per cent jump in its loan portfolio.

India's Nethra Kumanan Wins Bronze In Asian Games Sailing

India's Nethra Kumanan Wins Bronze In Asian Games Sailing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Indian Olympian Nethra Kumanan won a bronze medal in the women's dinghy event at the Asian Games sailing competition in Gamagori City, Japan.

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended sharply lower, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,900, primarily due to a decline in private bank stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside weak global market trends.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, extending their previous session's rally, driven by a decline in global oil prices, despite continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors.

IHCL to reach 700 hotels by FY27, surpasses 2030 target early

IHCL to reach 700 hotels by FY27, surpasses 2030 target early

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is set to achieve its target of 700 hotels by fiscal year 2027, significantly ahead of its original 2030 goal, driven by strong financial performance and strategic expansion plans, including the merger of Oriental Hotels Ltd.

Diwali Muhurat Trading: NSE, BSE Set Special Session for Nov 8

Diwali Muhurat Trading: NSE, BSE Set Special Session for Nov 8

Rediff.com3 days ago

Leading Indian stock exchanges, NSE and BSE, will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Sunday, November 8, from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, to mark Diwali and the beginning of the new Hindu calendar year.

Modi govt waging war against citizens to protect Gyanesh: Dipke

Modi govt waging war against citizens to protect Gyanesh: Dipke

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke has launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government, saying it is shielding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Delhi Building Collapse: Search For Survivors

Delhi Building Collapse: Search For Survivors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Emergency personnel, NDRF teams, police and rescue workers continue to search for survivors.

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop on Monday, with the Sensex falling by nearly 548 points, primarily due to a fresh spike in crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows, and rising bond yields.

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Jio Platforms IPO Oversubscribed 5.57 Times, Draws Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Demand

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) has garnered bids worth Rs 3.73 lakh crore, achieving a subscription rate of 5.57 times the shares on offer, driven by robust institutional and anchor investor demand.

Tata Trusts plans 40-50 not-for-profit hospitals, disbursed Rs 1,556 crore in FY26

Tata Trusts plans 40-50 not-for-profit hospitals, disbursed Rs 1,556 crore in FY26

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tata Trusts, India's largest philanthropic group, disbursed Rs 1,556.31 crore in the year to March 2026 and announced plans to establish a network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit general hospitals, with funding from paying patients supporting care for those who cannot afford it.

Noel, Neville Tata File Caveats Amidst Tata Trusts Governance Dispute

Noel, Neville Tata File Caveats Amidst Tata Trusts Governance Dispute

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, and his son Neville Tata have filed caveats in Mumbai courts, ensuring they are heard before any orders are passed in a dispute involving Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh concerning alleged governance lapses and irregularities at some Tata Trusts.

RBI MPC: Rate cuts off the table as inflation concerns mount

RBI MPC: Rate cuts off the table as inflation concerns mount

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has indicated that rate cuts are improbable in the near term, with headline inflation projected to reach 6 per cent in the third quarter. Minutes from the October meeting reveal growing concerns among members about inflation spreading beyond food and fuel, leading to a shift in policy stance towards calibrated tightening.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices Surge

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices Surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, ending a two-day rally, driven by a spike in Brent crude oil prices above USD 101 per barrel and investor caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 7.

Jio Platforms charts capex-light 6G strategy, eyes global expansion

Jio Platforms charts capex-light 6G strategy, eyes global expansion

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jio Platforms (JPL) is preparing a capex-light strategy to commercially launch 6G services in the early 2030s through software upgrades, rather than fresh infrastructure investments, according to Akash Ambani, managing director of JPL.

RBI opens special dollar window for OMCs to curb rupee depreciation

RBI opens special dollar window for OMCs to curb rupee depreciation

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has opened a special dollar window for three public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) to meet their daily dollar requirements, aiming to curb the rupee's depreciation amidst global economic uncertainty. Additionally, the RBI has introduced new regulatory measures for the foreign exchange market, including reducing the threshold for derivative transactions without underlying exposure and introducing a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR).

Sensex drops 429 points as RBI hikes rates, crude prices surge

Sensex drops 429 points as RBI hikes rates, crude prices surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian stock markets closed lower, with the Sensex falling 429 points, after the Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly four years, coupled with rising crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows.

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% as per market expectations

RBI hikes repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% as per market expectations

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday raised its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent, beginning a rate-hike cycle as rising inflation risks, elevated global yields and resilient domestic growth strengthened the case for tighter monetary policy. The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee marks a shift from its August policy, when it kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retained a neutral stance while seeking greater clarity on the inflation outlook and growth-inflation balance.

Nifty gains on Brent crude pullback, but analysts warn of continued volatility

Nifty gains on Brent crude pullback, but analysts warn of continued volatility

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian equity markets, led by the Nifty 50, saw gains following a pullback in Brent crude prices towards $101-102 a barrel and weaker-than-anticipated US jobs data, which eased concerns about a Fed rate hike. However, analysts caution that markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Recover as Oil Prices Moderate; IT Sector Leads Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Recover as Oil Prices Moderate; IT Sector Leads Gains

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by easing crude oil prices and strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks, despite continued global uncertainties. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 30.

Sensex drops 570 points as foreign funds exit, crude oil prices surge

Sensex drops 570 points as foreign funds exit, crude oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fourth consecutive day of losses, driven by relentless foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, rising bond yields, and a significant surge in crude oil prices, impacting overall investor sentiment.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on FII Outflow

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on FII Outflow

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to relentless foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, although a drop in crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel provided some cushioning. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 1.

Nepal's Dead Are Laid To Rest

Nepal's Dead Are Laid To Rest

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

The August 26, 2026 flash flood and mudslides devastated Nepal, leaving homes destroyed, families grieving, and thousands unaccounted for.'Drone views reveal mud-covered villages while survivors search for belongings and mourn loved ones. Relief operations continue as military and police forces airlift survivors, transport victims, and assist communities in the aftermath of the disaster.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble Amid Geopolitical Worries, Surging Crude Oil

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble Amid Geopolitical Worries, Surging Crude Oil

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant downturn in early trade, with the Sensex tanking 730 points, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and a weak trend observed across Asian markets.

India-US trade talks reach 'plateau', limited room for concessions: Sitharaman

India-US trade talks reach 'plateau', limited room for concessions: Sitharaman

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that negotiations for the India-US trade agreement have reached a 'plateau', indicating limited scope for further concessions from either side, while also highlighting the US's aim to reduce its trade deficit with India.

RBI's Net Short Dollar Position Soars to Record $200 Billion in August

RBI's Net Short Dollar Position Soars to Record $200 Billion in August

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's outstanding net short dollar position in the forward book surged to a record $200.06 billion at August-end, up from $136.77 billion at July-end, primarily driven by FCNR(B) flows.

TCS: US green card programme suspension won't impact workforce strategy

TCS: US green card programme suspension won't impact workforce strategy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has stated that the recent suspension of eight IT firms, including itself, from a US green card programme will not impact its workforce strategy or customer engagements, citing its low number of applications and focus on local hiring.

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Tata Sons May Split Rs 1.8 Trillion Assets

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The portfolio could be split between listed and unlisted investments, or structured along sectoral lines.

GST Council proposes decriminalisation, scrapping arrest powers, and easier compliance

GST Council proposes decriminalisation, scrapping arrest powers, and easier compliance

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has begun deliberations on significant reforms, including decriminalising nine offences, softening provisions for 24, and raising the threshold for criminal prosecution to Rs 5 crore. The proposed changes also include scrapping the arrest powers of GST officers and introducing an 'invoice matching system' to combat fake input tax credit claims, aiming for a trust-based taxation approach and enhanced ease of doing business.

'Capt Machchhar in good health and recovering well': Indian envoy to UAE

'Capt Machchhar in good health and recovering well': Indian envoy to UAE

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after he thwarted an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash a flydubai flight carrying nearly 180 people. Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, Machchhar fought back, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. Indian envoys met his family in Dubai, assuring full government support, while the co-pilot has been arrested in Saudi Arabia.

India Shines At Asian Games With Rare Silvers, Cricket And Hockey In Finals

India Shines At Asian Games With Rare Silvers, Cricket And Hockey In Finals

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

India's medal tally at the Asian Games surged to 65, highlighted by rare silver medals in men's skiff sailing and Greco-Roman wrestling. The men's cricket and hockey teams secured their spots in the finals with impressive victories, while squash teams and compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru contributed bronze medals. Indian golfers are also in contention, and sepaktakraw guaranteed at least a bronze, showcasing a diverse sporting performance.

Pressure on current account is a temporary problem, says RBI Governor

"Pressure on current account is a temporary problem," says RBI Governor

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

"Pressure on the current account is a temporary problem. Sooner rather than later, our external sector will improve," said RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

'Capt Machchhar's family was worried but also proud of him'

'Capt Machchhar's family was worried but also proud of him'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being hailed as a hero after he was stabbed while preventing a co-pilot from crashing a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. His Mumbai neighbours express immense pride and are praying for his speedy recovery, while his parents have travelled to Saudi Arabia for his treatment. The incident has drawn global attention and praise from leaders like PM Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed significantly higher, driven by a combination of easing crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows, and a positive trend observed in global equities.