'If nominal growth improves and earnings pick up, Indian stock markets could see a rally next year.'
Given the stronger rural activity, and potential goods and services tax (GST) impact, investors are bullish on the two-wheeler (2W) segment. In August, dealers in the domestic market picked up 11 per cent more 2Ws year-on-year (Y-o-Y), despite only 2 per cent growth in retail registrations. This indicates inventory stocking ahead of the festival season. Export trends were good. TVS Motor and Royal Enfield may have gained domestic market share.
'A balanced portfolio mix of domestic and international equity, fixed income, and precious metals is recommended.'
Reliance Industries (RIL) annual general meeting (AGM) had several stunning announcements. RIL looks to list Jio Platforms (JPL) by June 2026. It targets doubling of FY22 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) (Rs 1.25 trillion; $14.6 billion) by FY27 implying 14.7 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the FY22 levels.
rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad tells you how to take care of your gums and teeth.
rediffGURU Kanchan Rai explains how to deal with conflicting emotions in a relationship with clarity and self-awareness.
The country's largest listed gold jewellery maker, Titan Company, maintained its growth pace in the April-June quarter of 2025-26 (FY26).
The biggest risk for investors isn't the market, but their own minds, biases and emotions often lead to poor financial choices.
rediffGURU Nayagam PP, career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, counsels students and aspiring professionals about how they can make the right career decision.
Ask rediffGURU and PF, MF and insurance expert Purshotam Lal your mutual fund, insurance and personal finance-related questions.
'Active funds have the ability to manage downside risk.'
Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
SOFs can be a diversification tool for investors seeking alternatives to conventional large, mid, or smallcap portfolios.
rediffGURU Kanchan Rai explains how to deal with an awkward situation and the emotional mess when your secret online relationship unexpectedly collides with your real life.
Taarika Dave, holistic life coach and yoga expert at the Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems, explains how you can improve your breathing using a few simple steps.
'Maintain a balanced approach with a preference for short-to medium-duration funds.'
The proposed reforms in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week, coupled with the eighth pay commission dole-out, is likely to push consumption-driven stocks - such as air conditioners (ACs), select automobiles, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, and counters of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) - into higher orbit over the next few months, believe analysts.
Many buyers skip or misread critical provisions in builder-buyer agreements.
You are overthinking too much and making a lot of assumptions based on her response sent over a text message, says rediffGURU Shalini Singh.
Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
rediffGURU Shalini Singh helps a 52-year-old reader rediscover companionship in the dating world.
Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.
Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.
From healthy periods to pregnancy, rediffGURU Dr Nandita Palshetkar offers essential advice about gynaecological health.
rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur suggests practical tips to communicate better with your partner.
Investors should be mindful of the high volatility in cryptos: Bitcoin has fallen more than 80 per cent in past corrections.
Market watchers link the pullback to underwhelming listing-day performance and the lack of big-name IPOs.
rediffGURU Ashwini Dasgupta tells you how to deal with a colleague who brings a pet to work and distracts you.
'First-time investors, busy professionals, NRIs and those with modest sums looking for curated strategies may find FoFs especially appealing.'
From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.
'As we get older, our health risks increase, and this makes health insurance significantly more expensive for seniors.'
rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a physiotherapist with 13 years of experience, explains how you can prevent injuries and heal from physical pain.
'From tariff tensions and border skirmishes to unrest in West Asia.' 'The worst may be behind us. But any further upmove will now have to come from earnings.'
Dr Swapnil Sharma, a liver transplant, HPB and GI surgeon, helps us understand the symptoms of liver cancer is and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from this disease.
'Long-short SIFs are designed for seasoned, high-risk, high-reward investors, who understand market volatility.'
rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 counsels students, and aspiring professionals about the scope of an MBA degree.
File a written complaint with the bank's grievance redressal officer and secure an acknowledgement.
One of the most exploited provisions is Section 10(13A), which permits exemption on HRA.
rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur tells you how to tackle a well-meaning but intrusive family member.
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, offers advice on how to handle conflicting desires in a relationship.
