News for 'G Siddhartha'

Intimidation flagged: SC limits people at Lakhimpur trial court hearing

Intimidation flagged: SC limits people at Lakhimpur trial court hearing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said nobody except the accused, victims' representatives and their lawyers shall be present in the court conducting the trial in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence cases in which Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish is among those facing prosecution.

CCD names S V Ranganath as interim chairman

CCD names S V Ranganath as interim chairman

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The company board, wherein Siddhartha's wife Malavika Hegde is also a director, met on Wednesday to put in place a working structure of the company.

Police team set up to probe CCD founder's death

Police team set up to probe CCD founder's death

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"We are waiting for the post-mortem report which will make it clear how the death happened," Patil told reporters at Mangaluru.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The inflation data for May and the US Fed interest rate decision are the crucial factors that would dictate terms in the equity market this week, analysts said. Moreover, foreign fund trading activity, movement of rupee and crude oil prices would be the other key monitarables for the markets, they added. "All eyes will be on the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) decision scheduled on June 15, and the market is fearing aggressive rate hikes amid inflation monster. "Bank of Japan will also announce its credit policy on June 17.

Why markets are likely to be volatile this week

Why markets are likely to be volatile this week

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Stock markets are expected to see volatility this week due to potential risk from Omicron variant and monthly derivatives expiry, say analysts. "Markets will continue to see volatility and whipsaw-like movements as they respond to Omicron-related development and the monthly expiry," said Yesha Shah, head of equity research, Samco Securities. Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd said, "Markets are closely eyeing the COVID situation and any positive news could only help the index to make any sustainable up move else volatility will continue."

Investors richer by over Rs 10.19 lakh crore in 3-day rally

Investors richer by over Rs 10.19 lakh crore in 3-day rally

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Equity investors' wealth jumped by over Rs 10.19 lakh crore in the three-day market rally to Monday. On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex soared by 1,041.08 points or 1.90 per cent to settle at 55,925.74. In three days, the bechmark has zoomed 2,176.48 points or 4 per cent. Helped by jump in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms went up by Rs 10,19,936.84 crore to Rs 2,58,47,092.40 crore in three days.

Sita Ramam, Sleeper Hit? Liger Flops!

Sita Ramam, Sleeper Hit? Liger Flops!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

It will be hit by the Brahmastra storm though on Friday, but if the reports continue to be good around the film, a few shows may be reserved for it in the second week as well.

Equity investors turn richer by Rs 16.36 lakh crore in 2022

Equity investors turn richer by Rs 16.36 lakh crore in 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Dalal Street investors became richer by more than Rs 16.36 lakh crore this year as the equity market scaled new highs despite persistent geopolitical uncertainties and inflation worries. Analysts attributed better macroeconomic fundamentals, the confidence of retail investors and foreign investors investing again in the domestic equities towards the latter half of 2022 as the key factors that led to the outperformance of the Indian market in comparison to many other stock markets worldwide. During the initial part of the year, markets were jolted by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Markets end in red; RIL, HDFC twins top drags

Markets end in red; RIL, HDFC twins top drags

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Equity indices chalked up losses for the second straight session on Monday, in tandem with a bearish trend overseas as ratcheting up of hostilities in Ukraine and prospects of further rate hikes by the US Fed soured global risk sentiment. The rupee slipping to another all-time low against the US dollar amid foreign fund outflows added to the gloom, traders said. After tumbling over 800 points in intra-day trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex clawed back some lost ground to end 200.18 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 57,991.11.

Investor wealth tumbles over Rs 2.58 lakh cr as markets plunge

Investor wealth tumbles over Rs 2.58 lakh cr as markets plunge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Investors' wealth tumbled over Rs 2.58 lakh crore on Monday as equity markets suffered a heavy sell-off, with the Sensex plunging 2 per cent. The BSE benchmark tanked 1,172.19 points or 2.01 per cent to settle at 57,166.74 after a weak opening. During the day, it plummeted 1,496.54 points or 2.56 per cent to 56,842.39. Tracking the weak trend in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms tumbled by Rs 2,58,855.59 crore to stand at Rs 2,69,44,207.98 crore.

Investors' wealth tumbles Rs 18.74 lakh crore in 5 trading sessions

Investors' wealth tumbles Rs 18.74 lakh crore in 5 trading sessions

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Equity investors have become poorer by more than Rs 18.74 lakh crore as the market continued to remain bearish for the fifth session on the trot on Thursday. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,158.08 points or 2.14 per cent to end below the 53,000-level at 52,930.31 points on Thursday. Markets have been falling for five straight sessions and the BSE benchmark has tumbled 2,771.92 points or 4.97 per cent during this period.

'Dada, you will be missed'

'Dada, you will be missed'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Life was a canvas and Pradeep Sarkar painted with full intensity -- be it an ad film or a feature film.'

Logistics market glows like a 'supernova'

Logistics market glows like a 'supernova'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Most players are looking to invest anywhere between $500 million and $1 billion in new ventures in the next couple of years, said experts on this segment.

Monetary policy making: 2022 was year of reset, 2023 could be a long pause

Monetary policy making: 2022 was year of reset, 2023 could be a long pause

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The year 2022 saw the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) start acting on the policy repo rate after a gap of two years. The six-member monetary policy committee of the RBI reduced interest rate sharply - by 115 bps - when Covid-19 struck in 2020. In March 2020, days after the nationwide lockdown was announced, MPC in an unscheduled meeting reduced the repo rate by 75 bps, followed by another 40 bps in May. Status quo was maintained for the next two years since the May repo rate hike.

Bigg Boss Day 22: Salman adds a TWIST!

Bigg Boss Day 22: Salman adds a TWIST!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The twist leads to Abu Malik's eviction.

Investors' wealth plummets over Rs 6.80 lakh cr in 3 days

Investors' wealth plummets over Rs 6.80 lakh cr in 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Investors' wealth has eroded by over Rs 680,441 crore in three days of market fall amid weak global trends and muted domestic sentiments. Extending its losses for the third straight day, BSE benchmark Sensex on Thursday finished below the 60,000-level, weighed by hectic selling in IT, energy and finance stocks amid a sell-off in European equities. The index has lost 1,844.29 points in three sessions.

DK Shivakumar's daughter engaged to Cafe Coffee Day founder's son

DK Shivakumar's daughter engaged to Cafe Coffee Day founder's son

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Shivakumar and Amartya's family have not planned grand celebrations and selected people were invited for the engagement ceremony. The marriage is expected to take place on February 19, 2021.

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Bigg Boss Day 11: Why is Rashami upset?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

With the Bigg Boss finale just two weeks away, the contestants are beginning to feet the heat.

Investors richer by over Rs 13.16 lakh cr in five days of market rally

Investors richer by over Rs 13.16 lakh cr in five days of market rally

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Investors' wealth has swelled by over Rs 13.16 lakh crore as benchmark indices continued their northward march for the fifth session on the trot on Monday. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 935.72 points or 1.68 per cent to settle at 56,486.02 on Monday. In the past five trading sessions, the benchmark has zoomed 3,643.27 points or 6.89 per cent. Propelled by the optimism in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms jumped by Rs 13,16,944.74 crore in five trading sessions to Rs 2,54,27,775.78 crore.

Bigg Boss 13: Who will be evicted? PREDICT!

Bigg Boss 13: Who will be evicted? PREDICT!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

In today's episode, Salman will evict two male celebs.

Investors richer by over Rs 7.21 lakh cr in two days of market rally

Investors richer by over Rs 7.21 lakh cr in two days of market rally

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Equity investors became richer by over Rs 7.21 lakh crore as stock markets continued the rally for the second day on Wednesday. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened in the green on Wednesday and further jumped 1,469.64 points or 2.75 per cent to 54,893.73 during the day. It finally settled at 54,647.33, higher by 1,223.24 points or 2.29 per cent amid reports of diplomatic efforts to end Russia's attack on Ukraine. On Tuesday, it settled at 53,424.09, higher by 581.34 points or 1.10 per cent.

Investors' wealth jumps over Rs 2.51 lakh cr as stocks rebound

Investors' wealth jumps over Rs 2.51 lakh cr as stocks rebound

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Investors' wealth on Tuesday jumped by over Rs 2.51 lakh crore, in tandem with a sharp recovery in equities after four days of heavy declines. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a weak note and tumbled 581.93 points or 1.10 per cent to 52,260.82 during the day amid firming oil prices and relentless selling by foreign institutional investors. Amid bouts of volatility, the benchmark touched a high of 53,484.26 and a low of 52,260.82 during the trade. It finally settled at 53,424.09, higher by 581.34 points or 1.10 per cent.

Bigg Boss 13 Day 1: Ameesha gives out black hearts!

Bigg Boss 13 Day 1: Ameesha gives out black hearts!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Ameesha Patel enters the house, Paras Chhabra fights with Asim Riaz.

Investors' wealth tumble over Rs 4.47 lakh cr amid market crash

Investors' wealth tumble over Rs 4.47 lakh cr amid market crash

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Investors became poorer by over Rs 4.47 lakh crore on Friday as markets faced severe drubbing, mirroring weak trends in global equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark dived 866.65 points or 1.56 per cent to settle at 54,835.58. During the day, it tumbled 1,115.48 points or 2 per cent to 54,586.75.

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Anikta's Bridal Looks! VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The actress made for a beautiful bride in these stunning wedding looks.

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.

Market mayhem wipes off Rs 13.44 lakh cr investor wealth

Market mayhem wipes off Rs 13.44 lakh cr investor wealth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Investor wealth worth over Rs 13.44 lakh crore was wiped off on Thursday as the domestic equity markets tumbled along with global risk assets, after Russia launched military operations against Ukraine. Amid intensifying rout in the global financial markets, the 30-share BSE Sensex plummeted 2,702.15 points or 4.72 per cent to end at 54,529.91. The carnage on Dalal Street eroded investor wealth worth Rs 13,44,488.54 crore, taking the total market capitalisation (m-cap) to Rs 2,42,24,179.79 crore on the BSE.

Global trends to direct market movement this week

Global trends to direct market movement this week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Equity market sentiment this week will be guided by global trends in the absence of any major domestic triggers, while bourses may also see some volatility amid expiry of derivatives contracts, analysts said. Fears of sooner-than-expected tapering in monetary stimulus by the US Federal Reserve, rising cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus coupled with China's regulatory crackdown triggered selling in global markets in the previous week.

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

While Kharge is considered the firm favourite with his perceived proximity to the Gandhis and a large number of senior leaders backing him, Tharoor has pitched himself as the candidate of change.

Markets this week: Stocks likely to face volatility

Markets this week: Stocks likely to face volatility

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Equity markets would watch out for global cues in absence of any major event on the domestic front, and indices may face volatility in view of the scheduled derivatives expiry this week, analysts said. "During the week, volatility is likely to remain high due to the scheduled derivatives expiry of November month contracts on November 25. "At the same time, the focus would largely remain on the global markets for cues, in absence of any major event on the domestic front," said Ajit Mishra, VP Research, Religare Broking.

Investors' wealth jump over Rs 10.56 lakh cr in 6 days

Investors' wealth jump over Rs 10.56 lakh cr in 6 days

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Investors added more than Rs 10.56 lakh crore to their wealth as markets continued their rally for the sixth straight session on Thursday. The BSE Sensex went past 61,000-mark for the first time ever on Thursday. It jumped 568.90 points or 0.94 per cent to its new closing peak of 61,305.95.

3 key factors to drive markets this week

3 key factors to drive markets this week

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Domestic equities will be mainly driven by global market trends, foreign institutional investors' movement and developments around new Covid variant Omicron this week, according to analysts. Markets traded under pressure last week following weak global cues and overall investor sentiment remained downbeat throughout the week, they observed. "Global markets, Omicron variant, dollar index and FIIs' behaviour will be key factors to drive the market this week," said Santosh Meena, head of research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. One major event last week was US Federal Reserve's announcement that it will end bond-buying from March, and it also signalled starting rate hike cycle thereafter.

Market selloff: Investors lose Rs 6.15 lakh crore in 3 days

Market selloff: Investors lose Rs 6.15 lakh crore in 3 days

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Investors' wealth has eroded by over Rs 6.15 lakh crore in three days of market decline amid weak global cues and persistent selling by foreign funds. The BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled for the third straight session on Friday to close at 59,306.93, down 677.77 points or 1.13 per cent. In three days, the 30-share index has lost 2,043.33 points or 3.33 per cent.

Investors richer by over Rs 3.10 lakh crore

Investors richer by over Rs 3.10 lakh crore

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 533.74 points or 0.91 per cent to 59,299.32. During the day, it zoomed 783.24 points to 59,548.82.

Aashram 3 Review

Aashram 3 Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.'

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is heating up amid the boom in air travel with the waning of Covid-19. On Monday, Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group on January 27, unveiled its new domestic in-flight menu comprising gourmet meals, new appetizers, desserts, and local dishes. Air India's economy class passengers would now be served dishes such as Mushroom cheese omelette, Dry jeera aloo wedges, and Garlic tossed spinach and corn for breakfast, and Vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.

Wipro tops list of 300-plus stocks to hit 52-week lows

Wipro tops list of 300-plus stocks to hit 52-week lows

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Analysts believe that investors should look at stocks that hit 52-week lows only if they have a dividend paying track record, are debt-free and have sound fundamentals.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has spooked financial markets globally, will set the tone for Dalal Street this week amid concerns over energy prices and foreign fund outflows, analysts said. Participants will also track key macroeconomic signals like GDP estimates and PMI data for manufacturing and services sectors to be announced this week, they added. "With earnings season behind us and given the overall sentiments, markets are expected to move in sync with global peers in the coming week. "A close eye will be kept on the developments concerning the Russia - Ukraine crisis and considering the inflation overhang, market participants will also observe movements in energy prices," said Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research (Retail), Kotak Securities Ltd.

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'