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Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO to open on Aug 11, targets Rs 1,553 crore

Milky Mist Dairy Food IPO to open on Aug 11, targets Rs 1,553 crore

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has set the price band for its Rs 1,553 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) at Rs 133-140 per share, with subscriptions opening on August 11 and closing on August 13.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade, supported by DII buying and Asian markets

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade, supported by DII buying and Asian markets

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks and a positive trend in Asian markets, with domestic institutional investors providing crucial support.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on Lower Crude Prices, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on Lower Crude Prices, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw significant gains in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions, alongside renewed foreign fund inflows.

Chris Wood trims exposure to Indian equities by 1 point

Chris Wood trims exposure to Indian equities by 1 point

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, Christopher Wood, has cut his exposure to Indian equities by one percentage point in the Asia-Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, and Australia and Malaysia by half a percentage point each in favour of China, which has seen a hike in exposure by two percentage points. The rally in China has been fast-forwarded by the approach of a seven-day holiday with the CSI 300 Index up 8.5 per cent on Monday, and 25.1 per cent in five trading days, he said.

Geopolitical Tensions, AI Risks Prompt Citi to Cut Nifty Target to 26,000

Geopolitical Tensions, AI Risks Prompt Citi to Cut Nifty Target to 26,000

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Global brokerage Citi has reduced its Nifty 50 index target to 26,000 from 27,000, citing persistent geopolitical tensions, risks to corporate earnings growth, and concerns about India's role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

Why Tata Must Put The Group Before Individuals

Why Tata Must Put The Group Before Individuals

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Corporate leaders' half-life has shrunk over the past few decades. That is the Tata experience as well. Over 144 years till 2012, Tata Sons had just five chairmen. However, in the 15 years till 2027, the same group will see three, points out R Gopalakrishnan.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Down on Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Weak Rupee

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Down on Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Weak Rupee

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and weak rupee impacted investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for May 5, 2026.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down On HDFC Bank, US-Iran Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down On HDFC Bank, US-Iran Crisis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a downturn in early trade, primarily influenced by a dip in HDFC Bank shares, persistent outflows from foreign funds, and escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Track Sensex, Nifty performance.

West Asia Conflict and US Fed Decision to Steer Equity Market This Week

West Asia Conflict and US Fed Decision to Steer Equity Market This Week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil price fluctuations, and the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will significantly influence the Indian equity market this week.

Major Financial Institutions Expand Reach And Offerings

Major Financial Institutions Expand Reach And Offerings

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Axis Bank has opened 50 new branches across India, while Abakkus Mutual Fund has surpassed Rs 10,000 crore in AUM. YES Bank launched a new credit card for women, and J&K Bank partnered with HDFC Life to enhance its insurance offerings, showcasing significant growth and strategic developments in the Indian financial sector.

Tata Steel Sells Jamshedpur Football Club To Churchill Brothers For Rs 100

Tata Steel Sells Jamshedpur Football Club To Churchill Brothers For Rs 100

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Tata Steel has announced the sale of its entire 100% equity stake in Jamshedpur Football to Churchill Brothers for Rs 100.

Marc Faber: 'Indian Markets Can Go Down 20 Per Cent'

Marc Faber: 'Indian Markets Can Go Down 20 Per Cent'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'India has initiated a bear market and we will still go lower. It has nothing to do with the economy.'

FPIs' investment value in Indian equities drops 11% to $584 billion

FPIs' investment value in Indian equities drops 11% to $584 billion

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The value of foreign portfolio investors' (FPI) holdings in the domestic equities reached $584 billion at the end of December 2022, which was 11 per cent lower from preceding year, according to a Morningstar report. This was largely on low return given by the Indian equities and exodus of foreign money from the domestic stock market. Going by the report, the value of FPIs investments in Indian equities dropped to $584 billion as of December 2022 as compared to $654 billion at the end of December 2021.

How Did Tata Group Fare Under Chandra?

How Did Tata Group Fare Under Chandra?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

N Chandrasekaran not only faces muted financial performance from the group's listed companies, but also mounting losses at Tata Sons' unlisted subsidiaries, many of which have been set up by him in the last decade.

Can TCS Survive Chandra's Exit?

Can TCS Survive Chandra's Exit?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

N Chandrasekaran's exit marks a major shift for TCS, leaving its leadership to navigate AI disruption without the group chairman's deep expertise.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rise on Bajaj Finance Q1 result

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rise on Bajaj Finance Q1 result

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, primarily driven by a significant surge in Bajaj Finance shares following its strong Q1 FY27 earnings report, coupled with continued foreign fund inflows and a dip in crude oil prices. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 31.

How Will Equity Market Fare In 2026?

How Will Equity Market Fare In 2026?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Global risks include a potential delay in the US-India trade agreement, the possibility of a sharp correction in US equity markets, and renewed geopolitical tensions.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, recovering from previous losses, driven by a global market rebound, a pause in Israel-Iran hostilities, and a rally in bank stocks.

Sensex, Nifty dip as new closing auction session introduces volatility

Sensex, Nifty dip as new closing auction session introduces volatility

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended a four-day rally, closing lower on Tuesday following the introduction of a new Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O stocks, which has added a layer of volatility and led to an early adjustment in market structure.

Rupee strengthens on US-Iran talks optimism, domestic equity surge

Rupee strengthens on US-Iran talks optimism, domestic equity surge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee gained 2 paise to settle at 93.33 against the US dollar, driven by positive sentiment in domestic equity markets and renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, despite rising WPI and CPI inflation.

Markets to Track West Asia Situation, Crude Oil Prices This Week

Markets to Track West Asia Situation, Crude Oil Prices This Week

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Indian stock markets are expected to remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments, particularly the US-Iran situation, and crude oil prices this week, with analysts also highlighting the influence of the rupee-dollar trend, foreign investor activity, and upcoming inflation data.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Open In Red Weighed By West Asia Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Open In Red Weighed By West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices experienced a significant drop in early trade, with the BSE Sensex falling over 525 points and the NSE Nifty down more than 164 points, primarily due to rising crude oil prices and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, which improved market sentiment and reduced inflation fears. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 27.

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to 24,013.10. The decline was primarily driven by heavy selling in IT firms following Accenture's trimmed revenue guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty, specifically the postponement of US-Iran negotiations.

Temasek looks to cash in on IPL boom as investor race heats up

Temasek looks to cash in on IPL boom as investor race heats up

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Temasek is exploring investment opportunities in India's booming IPL cricket league, a senior executive told Reuters, making the Singapore state investor the latest player to target one of the world's richest sports tournaments.

Global Jitters Keep FPIs on Edge, Rs 14,231 Crore Pulled Out in May

Global Jitters Keep FPIs on Edge, Rs 14,231 Crore Pulled Out in May

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 14,231 crore from Indian equities so far in May, extending the total outflow for 2026 to over Rs 2 lakh crore, driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties including inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical risks.

Stock markets end lower amid spike in oil prices; Sensex drops 480 pts

Stock markets end lower amid spike in oil prices; Sensex drops 480 pts

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, snapping a two-day rally, as a spike in crude oil prices, triggered by reports of fresh US military operations in southern Iran, dampened investor sentiment and reignited fears of renewed energy supply disruptions.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty tank as US-Iran uncertainty, crude oil prices weigh on investor sentiment

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty tank as US-Iran uncertainty, crude oil prices weigh on investor sentiment

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, with the Sensex tanking nearly 700 points, driven by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations, a fresh spike in crude oil prices, and persistent foreign fund outflows.

Bajaj Finance surges 8% as Sensex, Nifty extend rally to third day

Bajaj Finance surges 8% as Sensex, Nifty extend rally to third day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded their third consecutive day of gains, primarily driven by an over 8 per cent surge in Bajaj Finance following strong Q1 FY27 results, coupled with significant foreign fund inflows and a dip in crude oil prices.

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Midcap, Smallcap Indices Scale Record Highs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

'Midcaps and smallcaps are the 'go-to segments' for retail investors.'

India Inc's foreign borrowing intent surges to $6 billion in June

India Inc's foreign borrowing intent surges to $6 billion in June

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Indian companies, including NBFCs, filed proposals with the RBI to raise $6.08 billion through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs) in June, marking a significant increase from the previous month.

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

'Stay Away From Equities. Buy Gold'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

'In my entire career, whenever friends, relatives, or associates have sought my counsel, I have told them consistently: Stay away from equities. Buy gold. Place funds in fixed deposits. Acquire some raw land.' 'That is all one genuinely needs to build meaningful, enduring wealth, without the attendant anxiety of equity market participation.'

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rise on low oil price

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rise on low oil price

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices following reports of a potential 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran, coupled with positive global market trends and buying in IT stocks.

Goldilocks position for Indian equities is getting questioned: Jefferies

Goldilocks position for Indian equities is getting questioned: Jefferies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Rising crude oil prices, traction in China equities and inflation concerns back home are casting a shadow on the Indian equity markets in the short term, believe analysts at Jefferies. They said this could see the markets remaining range-bound in the near term before the next leg up.

IIM Bangalore Incubator Creates 35,000 Jobs, $7 Bn In Value

IIM Bangalore Incubator Creates 35,000 Jobs, $7 Bn In Value

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

As NSRCEL enters its next phase, the incubator plans to focus on AI, deep technology and global partnerships as it looks to expand its reach.

July 8 Market Crash: 'Volatility Is Best Friend Of Investor'

July 8 Market Crash: 'Volatility Is Best Friend Of Investor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'Buy on dips, buy on dips and sell on rise.'

The new age of bullion: Why investors are choosing ETFs over lockers

The new age of bullion: Why investors are choosing ETFs over lockers

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Today, many investors are less concerned about holding bullion physically. What matters more is gaining exposure to price movements. As a result, the new-age investment trend has shifted more towards ETFs.

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses as Surging Oil Prices and IT Sell-off Hit Markets

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses as Surging Oil Prices and IT Sell-off Hit Markets

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent for the third consecutive day, driven by a sharp rally in crude oil prices, massive selling in IT stocks, and unabated foreign fund outflows amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Sensex Sees Worst H1 Since 2020

Sensex Sees Worst H1 Since 2020

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

IT stocks had their worst first half fall in decades, with the Nifty IT index declining 31% in the January-June 2026 period, its biggest decline in the first six months of a calendar year since 2003.

FPIs' selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan

FPIs' selling spree continues; Rs 22,530 cr pulled out from equities in Jan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Foreign portfolio investors withdrew over Rs 22,530 crore ($2.5 billion) from Indian equities so far this month amid rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar, continuing their selling streak from last year. This came following an outflow of Rs 1.66 lakh crore ($18.9 billion) recorded in 2025, triggered by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions and concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched market valuations.