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Mercedes-Benz rolls out India-made CLA sedan

Mercedes-Benz rolls out India-made CLA sedan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Mercedes-Benz India started producing the new generation cars (NGC) in its global assembly network along with sedans and SUVs locally.

Sensex @ 21k: Is this a good time to invest?

Sensex @ 21k: Is this a good time to invest?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

"The 21,000 level is meaningless. In the past five years, earnings have grown 40 per cent. One should look at the P/E. We are very positive on the market despite elections being around the corner," says Milind Barve MD, HDFC AMC.

Investor wealth sinks by Rs 3.79 lakh cr in two days of market fall

Investor wealth sinks by Rs 3.79 lakh cr in two days of market fall

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Sluggish corporate earnings, lacklustre global markets, FPI and slowdown concerns have played spoilsport for the markets.

New MCX chief faces a slew of challenges

New MCX chief faces a slew of challenges

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

A Delhi University alumnus with an MBA in finance and a doctorate, Vaish started his career as a banker in 1984, became an academician a few years later and joined the capital market in 1998.

Insurance for Millennials: Why YOU Must Start Early

Insurance for Millennials: Why YOU Must Start Early

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

For long-term financial security, millennials must not only provide social security for their young families but also ensure that their financial burdens are not passed down to their families, says Casparus Kromhout.

Invesco wanted to merge Zee with a big group: Goenka

Invesco wanted to merge Zee with a big group: Goenka

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In the continuing battle between the promoter family and Invesco, ZEEL said its MD and CEO Punit Goenka has informed its board about a proposal made by Invesco about the merger, under which Strategic Group would hold majority stake but he was offered to be appointed as MD and CEO of the merged entity besides offering 4 per cent stake. In a regulatory filing, ZEEL alleged that Invesco's stance in their Open Letter that they "will firmly oppose any strategic deal structure that unfairly rewards select shareholders, such as the promoter family, at the expense of ordinary shareholders" runs contrary to the very deal Invesco was proposing itself a few months ago.

Sensex rallies over 450 pts on last trading day of 2021

Sensex rallies over 450 pts on last trading day of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.5 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, SBI, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, HUL, Axis Bank and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid and Infosys were the laggards.

Vi starts upgrading 3G subscribers to 4G

Vi starts upgrading 3G subscribers to 4G

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Vi will continue to offer basic voice data services to its 2G users.

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Gill would 'love playing in purple and gold forever'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Shubman Gill says that given a choice he would like to play for Kolkata Knight Riders forever.

First Look: Saina presents her racquet to PM Modi

First Look: Saina presents her racquet to PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

World No 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal presented the racquet with which she won a silver medal at the Badminton World Championships to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an advanced birthday present, on Wednesday.

HDFC Bank to get a new boss soon

HDFC Bank to get a new boss soon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

A media report in the run up to the board meet had mentioned the names of Sashidhar Jagdishan, Kaizad Bharucha and Sunil Garg as the ones who had made the cut. Jagdishan and Bharucha are internal candidates, while Garg is working with American banking major Citigroup.

Ambassador manufacturer draws up revival plan for survival

Ambassador manufacturer draws up revival plan for survival

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

C K Birla group company Hindustan Motors (HM) has drawn up plans for restructuring of the company which was suffering from poor cash flow due to lack of vehicle sales.

RBI tells Yes Bank to appoint new chief by Feb 1

RBI tells Yes Bank to appoint new chief by Feb 1

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The bank's board has already established a search and selection committee comprising three members from the existing nomination and remuneration committee along with two external experts to identify Kapoor's successor.

'No worry': Punjab National Bank allays concerns about Adani group exposure

'No worry': Punjab National Bank allays concerns about Adani group exposure

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Punjab National Bank on Monday allayed concerns about its exposure to Adani companies and noted that its loans to the group are diversified into 8-9 companies, which are generating sufficient cash. Atul Kumar Goel, the bank's MD & CEO, in a post-earnings call said total exposure to Adani group, so far, stands at Rs 7,000 crore, of which Rs 2,500 crore is in the airport sector. He further said there is "no worry as the exposure is not very big" and that the bank is keeping an eye on the development that is taking place.

Infosys appoints M&A head, reflects thrust on inorganic growth

Infosys appoints M&A head, reflects thrust on inorganic growth

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Infosys has a new M&A head to enhance trust on inorganic growth.

LIC lists at over 8% discount on the bourses

LIC lists at over 8% discount on the bourses

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The country's largest insurer LIC on Tuesday listed its shares at a discount of 8.11 per cent at Rs 872 per share on the NSE. On the BSE, the shares got listed at Rs 867.20 apiece, down 8.62 per cent over the issue price of Rs 949 a share. LIC had fixed the issue price of its shares at Rs 949 apiece after a successful initial public offering, which fetched Rs 20,557 crore to the government.

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will announce the launch of a separate brand for pre-owned cars in December.

Budget 2023: What the pharma, healthcare industry seek

Budget 2023: What the pharma, healthcare industry seek

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The government should take measures to promote innovation and R&D while simplifying regulations for the sector in the upcoming Union Budget, as per pharmaceutical industry bodies. Outlining the wish list for the sector in the upcoming Union Budget, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) secretary general Sudarshan Jain said the domestic pharma industry is currently around $50 billion in size and aspires to grow to around $130 billion by 2030 and $450 billion by 2047. "To achieve this vision, the Union Budget 2023-2024 should help fuel innovation and R&D, which will set the pace for propelling the pharmaceutical industry forward," he told PTI.

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Analysts say strengthening bank's capital will boost earnings, bank needs chief with long stint to run show

We have effected transformational changes, says NSE

We have effected transformational changes, says NSE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), which is once again in the eye of a storm due to the co-location scandal, has said it has taken several transformational steps in the past few years on the regulatory, technological, and surveillance fronts to help improve stakeholder experience and to protect investors. Senior officials of the exchange briefed the media over the steps the exchange has taken on various fronts following changes at the helm with former managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna's ouster in December 2016. "Over the last few years, we have been looking to modernise and transform the entire value chain of technology.

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'The Indian govt's initiatives on EVs are very strong and customers want to buy EVs. This will make the country's conversion to EVs faster than other markets, and I hope even faster than the US'

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

Rediff.com25 May 2015

MD Chanda Kochhar says the facility 'has the potential to increase security and convenience'

Hyundai launches i20 Active at Rs 8.89 lakh

Hyundai launches i20 Active at Rs 8.89 lakh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Petrol variants of the car are priced between Rs 6.38-7.09 lakh.

'Aim is to double individual first-year premiums in 3 yrs'

'Aim is to double individual first-year premiums in 3 yrs'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'Currently, our individual first premium would be in the Rs 3,000-Rs 3,200 crore range. We want to take that to about Rs 6,000 crore in three years.'

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

First Look: The unveiling of the All New Thar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here are the first images of one of the finest off-roaders!

'The expected credit loss model will not dent profits much'

'The expected credit loss model will not dent profits much'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'We will test the waters, ferret out information through our business correspondents, and only then open a branch'

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

RBI may go for another 35 bps rate hike before pause

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Exactly a fortnight ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) next monetary policy review, a key market indicator of interest rates - the overnight indexed swap (OIS) - suggests that the central bank may tighten policy by 35 basis points and then refrain from further rate hikes. RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra recently described the OIS as the primary instrument for hedging interest rate risk in India. The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI will meet on December 5-7.

'Markets expect current government will return'

'Markets expect current government will return'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'India has always been a bottom-up stock-picking market, and as growth recovers with higher liquidity, mid and small-caps always tend to outperform.'

April likely to be a washout for appliances as fresh Covid-19 curbs hit biz

April likely to be a washout for appliances as fresh Covid-19 curbs hit biz

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, which contributes between 12 and 15 per cent of appliances sales, announced lockdown-like curbs, meaning there will be no business for the second half of the month as well from the state.

Buying Term Insurance? 7 Tips For YOU

Buying Term Insurance? 7 Tips For YOU

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Buying term insurance is not a one-size-fits-all purchase. It requires some level of deliberation to ensure that the policy aligns with your needs, life stage as well as future circumstances, says Casparus Kromhout, MD & CEO Shriram Life Insurance Company

Sebi working on new ASBA-like payment system for secondary trades: Buch

Sebi working on new ASBA-like payment system for secondary trades: Buch

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is working on a new payment system for the secondary market, which could prevent brokers from accessing their client funds. It will be on the lines of the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) process used for subscribing to initial public offerings (IPOs), where funds move out of an investor's bank account only after the trade is confirmed. Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Wednesday said that despite the challenges, the new system would be ready in a few months.

Differences surface over Kochhar's re-appointment at ICICI Securities

Differences surface over Kochhar's re-appointment at ICICI Securities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Institutional Investor Advisory Services had recommended investors to vote 'against' the proposal, while Stakeholders Empowerment Services asked investors to vote 'for' the proposal.

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora Ecological Solutions are among 115 young leaders.

Investor wealth plunges Rs 2.22 lakh cr on Budget day

Investor wealth plunges Rs 2.22 lakh cr on Budget day

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

From the 30-share pack, 24 companies fell, with Yes Bank emerging as the top loser, dropping 8.36 per cent, followed by NTPC, M&M and Vedanta.

The Rs 10.5-cr Maybach S 600 Guard now in India

The Rs 10.5-cr Maybach S 600 Guard now in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The model is the pinnacle of luxury motoring coupled with the highest level of safety

'Will come to decision on UK biz in 12 to 24 months'

'Will come to decision on UK biz in 12 to 24 months'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'It's an open secret that the UK business is structurally not in a great place.'

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

IDBI Bank MD M K Jain appointed RBI Deputy Governor

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

As per the RBI Act, the central bank should have four deputy governors - two from within the ranks and one commercial banker and the fourth one an economist to head the monetary policy department.

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Will motown manage to rev up in 2020?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The challenges of transition to stricter emission norm BS-VI from BS-IV and compliance to new safety norms thereby making vehicles costlier are lurking around the sector.

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.

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

A vast majority of borrowers are in the essential services' supply chain with tiny and micro businesses, and this has sprung back.