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Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty jump as IT stocks lead rally

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty jump as IT stocks lead rally

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, driven by a rally in IT stocks and tempered expectations of US Federal Reserve monetary tightening following softer-than-expected US jobs data. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 3.

Sensex Jumps 444 Points as Indian Markets Rebound After Two-Day Decline

Sensex Jumps 444 Points as Indian Markets Rebound After Two-Day Decline

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, bounced back significantly after two days of losses, with the Sensex climbing 443.97 points to settle at 76,922.64, driven by positive global market trends and a drop in crude oil prices.

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Why Investors Are Exiting Gold

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

The case for long-term investment in gold, however, remains intact.

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

App Trap: Hidden Cost Of 'Free' Investing

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

In modern investing, transparency is more valuable than zero fees and not all investing app score big on this front, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

'No one can abdicate responsibility': Saba Karim on India's T20I collapse

'No one can abdicate responsibility': Saba Karim on India's T20I collapse

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Former national selector Saba Karim has called on the BCCI to thoroughly examine the Indian team management's role, including Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer, following the back-to-back T20I series defeats against Ireland and England.

Thane Police Nab Two in Crores Investment Fraud Case

Thane Police Nab Two in Crores Investment Fraud Case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Thane for allegedly defrauding a businessman of lakhs of rupees by promising a substantial investment in his company. The suspects used fake documents to gain the victim's trust before taking the money.

Rajan, Chetty Join US Fed Task Forces

Rajan, Chetty Join US Fed Task Forces

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has picked former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, Harvard University economics Professor Raj Chetty and Microsoft XBOX CEO Asha Sharma to be part of task forces constituted to examine the central bank's approach to monetary policy and propose transformational changes.

CBDT Eases GAAR Concerns for Investments Made Before April 2017

CBDT Eases GAAR Concerns for Investments Made Before April 2017

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Income Tax Department has clarified that income from the transfer of investments made before April 1, 2017, is excluded from the scope of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), addressing industry concerns about retrospective application.

The Hotspot For Indian Weddings In 2025 Was...

The Hotspot For Indian Weddings In 2025 Was...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Indian wedding bookings to Sri Lanka are projected to grow 20-25 per cent annually over the next few years.

'Should I Retain My CSE Seat at VIT-Chennai?'

'Should I Retain My CSE Seat at VIT-Chennai?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, answers admission related questions and guides aspirants on how to pick the right stream and college.

Geopolitical tensions, inflation data to dictate gold and silver prices

Geopolitical tensions, inflation data to dictate gold and silver prices

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Gold and silver are expected to remain volatile with a corrective bias as investors assess the latest flare-up in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices, and inflation data, which could reshape expectations for global interest rates, according to analysts.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rally as crude oil prices decline, IT stocks gain

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rally as crude oil prices decline, IT stocks gain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a significant decline in crude oil prices and positive developments on the geopolitical front, alongside strong performance in blue-chip IT stocks. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 2, 2026

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Fake Stock Investment Scam: Student Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.

Beyond Harman: Mithali backs Smriti for ODI captaincy, Shafali for T20

Beyond Harman: Mithali backs Smriti for ODI captaincy, Shafali for T20

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Smriti Mandhana is more suited to lead India in the longer formats after Harmanpreet Kaur's tenure ends while the much younger Shafali Varma can be handed the reins of the T20 side following another pre-mature exit from the World Cup, former captain legendary Mithali Raj said.

BBL creates history, India to host 1st-ever match outside Australia

BBL creates history, India to host 1st-ever match outside Australia

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground, announcing India's aspiration to host the 2036 Olympics and welcoming Chennai's role in the Big Bash League. He emphasised cricket as a strong bond between India and Australia, and both PMs unveiled a Roadmap on Sport Cooperation to deepen bilateral ties beyond cricket.

Lenin Review: Intriguing, Flawed Revenge Saga

Lenin Review: Intriguing, Flawed Revenge Saga

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Lenin packs enough intriguing twists to hook you, but eventually buries them beneath an all-too-familiar revenge saga.

Did Israel's Mossad Try To Lure Ex-Iranian President?

Did Israel's Mossad Try To Lure Ex-Iranian President?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

A sensational New York Times report alleging that Israel's Mossad secretly groomed former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to lead a post-Islamic Republic Iran is being scrutinised for its strategic timing amidst Iran's sensitive post-Khamenei transition.

Profit Booking Drags Sensex, Nifty Lower After Four-Day Rally

Profit Booking Drags Sensex, Nifty Lower After Four-Day Rally

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to profit-taking after a four-day rally, influenced by weakness in Asian markets, with Trent shares tumbling over 12 per cent.

India's Net FDI Jumps Fourfold to $6.58 Billion in April

India's Net FDI Jumps Fourfold to $6.58 Billion in April

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

India's net foreign direct investment (FDI) surged more than fourfold to $6.58 billion in April 2026, driven by a significant increase in equity inflows and reduced repatriation by foreign investors, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Indian Markets Rebound as Sensex Climbs 238 Points, Nifty Up 80

Indian Markets Rebound as Sensex Climbs 238 Points, Nifty Up 80

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, staged a moderate rebound after a significant correction in the previous session, driven by foreign fund inflows and a largely positive trend in global markets, though geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran continued to foster caution.

Inflation likely to remain contained:FinMin report

Inflation likely to remain contained:FinMin report

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

India's finance ministry anticipates inflation will remain relatively contained in the coming months, supported by a correction in crude oil prices and softening input costs following the cessation of the West Asia conflict, despite earlier spikes in wholesale and retail inflation.

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.

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Ekta Kapoor:'You Can't Make A Business Out Of Doomscrolling'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

'Of our population of 1.4 billion, 80 per cent are into doomscrolling.'

Vishy Anand Won't Contest FIDE Deputy President Post

Vishy Anand Won't Contest FIDE Deputy President Post

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Viswanathan Anand will not seek re-election for a third term as Deputy President of FIDE.

Avoid Costly Mistakes In ITR Filing

Avoid Costly Mistakes In ITR Filing

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

With more granular reporting and enhanced data matching, mismatches are likely to be identified more quickly.

How To Choose A Retail Algo

How To Choose A Retail Algo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Algo strategies must be registered with stock exchanges.

25 Year Old Building India's Spaceplane

25 Year Old Building India's Spaceplane

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

'ISRO is planning to build a Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2030. So, our goal is to create a vehicle that can supply modules to the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and bring the products back.'

Mumbra Insurance Consultant Duped in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Mumbra Insurance Consultant Duped in Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 42-year-old insurance consultant from Mumbra, Thane, was allegedly defrauded of over 71 lakh by cyber criminals through a cryptocurrency investment scheme.

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.'

Dubai's Danube targets $4 bn launches in FY27

Dubai's Danube targets $4 bn launches in FY27

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Dubai-based Danube Group plans to launch projects with a combined sales potential of approximately $4 billion in fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), adopting a more selective approach to new developments as the Emirati property market enters a correction phase.

Fake Investment Platform Busted: Delhi Police Arrests Three in Cyber Fraud Case

Fake Investment Platform Busted: Delhi Police Arrests Three in Cyber Fraud Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that used a fake online investment platform to deceive victims, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the scheme.

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Japanese PM's visit to Assam comes amid festering uneasiness in Tokyo about Beijing's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

CoinDCX Founders Held Over Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Two co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX have been arrested by Thane police in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The arrests follow an FIR filed against the founders for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fraud.

FIFA World Cup: Rivalry and revenge -- the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

FIFA World Cup: Rivalry and revenge -- the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Argentina and England are set to clash in a World Cup semi-final, marking their first such encounter, a match deeply rooted in decades of historical and footballing rivalry, including infamous incidents involving Antonio Rattin, Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, and the Falklands War.

India, US 'Very Close' to Historic Trade Deal

India, US 'Very Close' to Historic Trade Deal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The United States and India are on the verge of finalising a landmark bilateral trade deal, aiming to boost trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, according to US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bethany Poulos Morrison. The agreement seeks to open India's 1.4 billion-strong market to American goods on reciprocal terms, with ongoing high-level discussions to recalibrate the pact after recent changes in US tariff policy.

Delhi Police Nab Two in Cyber Investment Fraud Cases Involving Over Rs 74 Lakh

Delhi Police Nab Two in Cyber Investment Fraud Cases Involving Over Rs 74 Lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men in connection with separate cyber investment fraud cases involving over Rs 74 lakh. The accused were involved in luring victims into investing in fake stock trading and IPO platforms.

Why Did India Drop 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Why Did India Drop 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

India's decision to drop 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the fifth and final T20I against England, despite the series already being decided, has drawn criticism from former cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Graeme Swann, who argue the youngster should have been given more opportunities.

FinMin Clears Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

FinMin Clears Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

The Finance Ministry's expenditure department has approved a substantial Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, significantly increasing the country's investment in global chip-making ambitions and aiming to establish India as a major semiconductor hub.

'He'll be up. He's like me': US envoy recalls Trump's 6 am call to Modi

'He'll be up. He's like me': US envoy recalls Trump's 6 am call to Modi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor revealed that President Donald Trump views Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a friend' and is deeply committed to enhancing cooperation with New Delhi, highlighting their personal equation as a crucial factor in advancing bilateral ties.

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

If you have ever said 'I'll sort retirement later,' now is when 'later' begins.