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Should You Invest In NPS?

Should You Invest In NPS?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Young investors with limited funds should ensure that investing in NPS does not crowd out their other, more liquid, investments.'

Swamy given adequate security: Centre tells court

Swamy given adequate security: Centre tells court

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Taking note of the central government's submission, Justice Yashwant Varma closed the proceedings in the application filed by Swamy in which he claimed that in spite of an earlier assurance, the Centre was yet to make adequate security arrangements at his private accommodation.

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

How To Maintain Your Credit Score

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Do not shop around for loans immediately after getting a secured credit card. Such loan enquiries can also pull down credit score, as they are treated as a sign of credit-hungry behaviour.

Women's quota will come true after 2029, Amit Shah hints in LS

Women's quota will come true after 2029, Amit Shah hints in LS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the opposition for the unanimous passage of the women's reservation bill and said shortcomings, if any, can be rectified at a later date.

Tokyo bronze medallist Son gets 8-year ban for doping

Tokyo bronze medallist Son gets 8-year ban for doping

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Kazakh weightlifter Igor Son, who won bronze at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, has been banned for eight years for doping but will not be stripped of his medal.

Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure

Bandhan Bank's micro challenges: Unsecured loan book, CEO's tenure

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

It is 10 years since Bandhan Financial Services became the first microfinance institution (MFI) to receive the universal bank licence. A year later, in 2015, it started operations. Bandhan's entry into banking was seen as a vote of confidence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the country's microfinance sector. Subsequently, the RBI awarded small finance bank licences to nine MFIs.

Ahead of Model Code of Conduct, Raje announces free electricity to farmers

Ahead of Model Code of Conduct, Raje announces free electricity to farmers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Raje said the electricity infrastructure in the state was in bad shape when she came to power, adding that the government turned the situation around by infusing nearly Rs 40,000 crore.

Unemployment rises across religions, social groups

Unemployment rises across religions, social groups

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The problem of unemployment is spread across the economy.

Want To Invest In Silver? Read This

Want To Invest In Silver? Read This

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Investors may take a 5 to 10 per cent exposure to silver. 'Have a long-term investment horizon when investing in silver ETFs to ride out short-term market fluctuations.'

GOOD News! No Drug Price Hike In 2024

GOOD News! No Drug Price Hike In 2024

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

For the consumer, there would be practically no impact on prices of essential medicines this year.

How To Deal With Rising Rents

How To Deal With Rising Rents

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

While tenants can't escape the impact of rising rentals entirely, they can adopt a few strategies to reduce the impact.

200 Delhi police personnel attended 2 am meeting before NewsClick raids

200 Delhi police personnel attended 2 am meeting before NewsClick raids

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Apart from senior officials, the mobile handset of junior officials were kept at the station, to hide any leaked information.

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Curtains down on MP poll campaign; 2,533 candidates in race for 230 seats

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Electioneering ended in Madhya Pradesh at 6 pm except in Naxalites-hit districts of Balaghat, Mandla and Dindori, where campaigning drew to a close early at 3 pm.

Reliance Takes Another Bite At Dairy

Reliance Takes Another Bite At Dairy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

This is the Mukesh Ambani-led company's second entry into the dairy segment and it will directly compete with Amul and Mother Dairy.

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Walmart looking at sourcing toys, shoes, bicycles from India

Rediff.com21 May 2023

US-based retail giant Walmart is looking to source toys, shoes and bicycles from Indian suppliers as the company is targeting to increase its exports from India to USD 10 billion annually by 2027. The company also wants to develop new suppliers in categories such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumables, health and wellness, and apparel and home textiles, a company spokesperson told PTI. Officials from the Bentonville-headquartered firm recently held a virtual meeting with several domestic toy manufacturers in India.

7 Steps To Review Your Financial Goals

7 Steps To Review Your Financial Goals

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Dwaipayan Bose simplifies the whys and hows of revisiting your financial goals

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Assam government to provide extensive data, including those on the number of Bangladeshi immigrants granted Indian citizenship in Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, while taking note of pleas that illegal immigration has impacted demography and cultural fabric of the border state.

Investors Must Avoid GREED!

Investors Must Avoid GREED!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Rebalance your portfolio in case it has become overweight on equities vis-a-vis your strategic asset allocation.

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'In IIT, most faculty members have a bias against SC/ST students.' 'SC/ST and OBC students have no idea whom to approach for support.'

Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

Air India extends VRS offer for non-flying staff till May 31

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India has extended the deadline for non-flying staff to apply for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) till May 31. The deadline for applying for the VRS, which was announced in April, ended on April 30. "Last date to apply for voluntary retirement for all the eligible employees has been extended till May 31," Air India Chief Human Resources Officer Suresh Dutt Tripathi said in an internal communication on Monday.

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Asian Games trials exemption to Phogat, Punia: HC to pronounce order on Saturday

Maharashtra moves SC against bar on re-notifying local body polls

Maharashtra moves SC against bar on re-notifying local body polls

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Maharashtra government has moved the Supreme Court seeking recall of its order by which it had directed the State Election Commission (SEC) not to re-notify the poll process to 367 local bodies, where it has already commenced, in order to provide reservation to OBCs.

Interested in operations management?

Interested in operations management?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announces admissions to its Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM).

Air India's LWP scheme stinks of nepotism

Air India's LWP scheme stinks of nepotism

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

If the idea of LWP scheme is to only weed out around 600 employees and subsequently save the carrier Rs 10 crore a month, the management could have easily laid off the retired employees, who had an advantage over others by dint of having 'connections' internally and in the corridors of the ministry of civil aviation, say Air India staff.

Should You Invest In Hybrid Mutual Funds?

Should You Invest In Hybrid Mutual Funds?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Regardless of market levels, invest in stocks and equity mutual funds in a staggered manner.

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

It's BJP vs Congress as MP, Chhattisgarh vote

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In both of these Hindi heartland states, the straight contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress.

Want To Buy A Car? Juicy Offers Coming!

Want To Buy A Car? Juicy Offers Coming!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'Nearly all companies are extending festival offers for entry-level, sedan, and hatchback segments.'

General Motors India June sales up 123%

General Motors India June sales up 123%

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Led by strong growth in its luxury sedan Chevrolet Optra, auto major General Motors India on Tuesday reported a 123.5 per cent growth in car sales in June 2004 to 2,418 units from 1,082 units in the same month last year.

Nykaa Q3 review: Analysts cut Ebitda estimates on weak discretionary demand

Nykaa Q3 review: Analysts cut Ebitda estimates on weak discretionary demand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Brokerages have maintained their ratings and target prices on FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent company of Nykaa, after the fashion and beauty online retailer posted in-line numbers during the October-December quarter (Q3) of financial year 2023-24 (FY24). They have, however, cut earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) estimates after weak demand weighed across line items in Q3. "While revenue growth was healthy at 22 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), gross margins declined 90 basis points (bps), weighed by higher discounting in own brands and lower ad income.

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Outlook healthy for UltraTech amidst higher competition, revenue grows 8%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

UltraTech Cement's third quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q3FY24) performance saw a combination of 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) volume growth and 8 per cent revenue growth coupled with better realisations per tonne. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) stood at Rs 3,250 crore and Ebitda per tonne was Rs 1,191. Profit after tax (PAT) was reported at Rs 1,780 crore. Other income dipped and interest costs rose.

Good response from fans for Indore Test

Good response from fans for Indore Test

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Over 40 per cent of the total season tickets of the India-Bangladesh Test beginning November 14 have been sold out so far in the last four days.

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; INDIA bloc moves HC alleging foul play

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; INDIA bloc moves HC alleging foul play

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Manoj Sonkar on Tuesday defeated Aam Aadmi Party's Kuldeep Kumar to win the post of mayor in the Chandigarh mayoral polls.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

What Are Multi-Asset Allocation Funds?

What Are Multi-Asset Allocation Funds?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Since MAAFs invest across multiple asset classes, they offer diversification.

Street positive on Trent after a strong Q1 results, sales trajectory

Street positive on Trent after a strong Q1 results, sales trajectory

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Riding on strong June-quarter numbers and positive brokerage outlook, the stock of retail major Trent hit a fresh all-time high on Monday (August 14). The stock has gained 14 per cent in five trading sessions. Continuing the trend of strong revenue growth over the last few quarters, the company posted 53.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in top line to Rs 2,536 crore in the June quarter (first quarter of financial year 2023-24 or Q1FY24).

'Largecaps appear attractive'

'Largecaps appear attractive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'Auto, pharma, and industrials have delivered well in the recent quarter, while businesses like quick-service restaurants, consumer staples, and durables have underperformed in volume growth.'

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

MP: Vijayvargiya, Prahlad Patel among 28 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

As many as 28 legislators, including former Union minister Prahlad Patel and Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, were on Monday inducted into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Court can't change basic structure of law, govt tells SC in same sex marriage hearing

Court can't change basic structure of law, govt tells SC in same sex marriage hearing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The court can neither rewrite nor alter provisions and the very fundamental architecture of a law as conceived at the time of its framing even by reading something into it, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

EC notice to Mamata over appeal to Muslim voters

EC notice to Mamata over appeal to Muslim voters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

She has been asked to respond to the notice within the next 48 hours.