'A repo cut will be very good for the market as it will mean that everything is being done to spur growth in these uncertain times.'
Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.
Sanjay Malhotra takes charge as the 26th RBI governor at a time when headline retail inflation has shot up to 6.2%.
The Times of India has posted a picture of Bumrah entering the stadium ahead of the big game and the picture has gone viral.
Scens from Alekha Advani and Aadar Jain's wedding on February 21.
Just who are the reining stars of Bollywood? One look at Maddock Films' 20th anniversary party gives you a pretty good idea.
As LFW celebrates its 25th anniversary -- Rediff.com has been covering this fashion week since its inception -- here's presenting some of the beautiful and graceful women graced the Lakme ramp over the years.
Like her Sikander co-star Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal is quite the fashionista.
The Tribe's star Alfia Jafry discusses her career and fashion choices with Rediff.com's Srishti Sahoo.
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The RBI under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday cut interest rate for the first time in nearly five years as the central bank pivoted the policy stance to support a shuttering economy. The 25 basis points rate cut to 6.25 per cent comes after last rate reduction in May 2020. The last revision of rates happened in February 2023 when the policy rate was hiked by 25 basis points to 6.5 per cent.
The first three months of 2025 saw a lot of celebrities embracing parenthood for the first time, while others are getting ready to enter this exciting phase of their lives.
As the runway shimmered with reimagined classics, the night became an ode to Indian fashion's impactful evolution.
'Growth, liquidity and deposit mobilisation are likely to be discussed during the interaction.'
Simran Bhatia will soon be making her Bollywood debut with Agastya Nanda!
Incorporating a bling bag into your wedding look is all about balance and intentional styling.
Manish Malhotra feels saris are timeless, and we couldn't agree more.
'We will be very, very proactive in providing whatever liquidity requirements are needed.'
A day after his appointment as the 26th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outgoing Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said one must understand the economic landscape and do what was best for the economy. "Let me first go, join, understand the turf ... Here it is a different role," Malhotra said, speaking to reporters in front of North Block.
'From the Indian perspective, young customers with more disposable income will also drive the growth.'
Sushmita loves red saris... Sanjana is wedding-ready... Sidharth gets into the details...
A day before Sky Force released in theatres across India, a special screening was held for film folk in Mumbai.
Shine brighter than a diamond with holographic fashion!
The yet-untitled thriller will be directed by Rensil D'Silva with a story set in Shimla.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected retail inflation at 4.2 percent for the next financial year beginning April while retaining the forecast for 2024-25 at 4.8 percent. The central bank attributed the expected easing of inflation to good kharif production, winter-easing in vegetable prices and favorable rabi crop prospects. However, the RBI also noted that continued uncertainty in global financial markets coupled with volatility in energy prices and adverse weather events presents upside risks to the inflation trajectory.
Priyanka Chopra's brother Siddharth Chopra's wedding festivities ended with a grand reception over the weekend.
Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.
Meet Kiran Nadar, bridge champion, art collector, do gooder.
Sophie's a water baby... Krystle has a 'fruitful day'... Soha picnics in London...
Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years. The 1987-batch Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pandey, would replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year term ends on Friday.
Stars don't wait for the weekend to party. So Manish Malhotra's grand Diwali party was held midweek, on a Wednesday, and everybody -- Ananya Panday to Alia Bhatt to Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra -- turned up!
From the pretty Khushi Kapoor to the lovely Manushi Chhillar to the gorgeous Rekha, the Hindustan Times Most Stylish Awards 2025 saw the glitterati in attendance.
Facing criticism from the government over the central bank prioritising inflation over growth, the new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said that prospects of the Indian economy are expected to improve on the back of high consumer and business confidence in 2025. "As we strive to preserve financial stability to support a higher growth path for the Indian economy, our focus remains steadfast on maintaining stability of financial institutions and, more broadly, systemic stability," Malhotra said in foreword to the Financial Stability Report.
State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Infosys, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and NTPC were among the biggest laggards among Sensex shares. Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Titan, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement and ITC were among the gainers.
India now has 284 billionaires, 13 more than last year, maintaining its position as the third-largest dollar-billionaire hub globally, after the US and China.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent, marking the first reduction in five years. The central bank also projected GDP growth for fiscal year 2026 at 6.7 percent and inflation to come down to 4.2 percent in FY26 from 4.8 percent in FY25. The RBI said the global economic backdrop remains challenging but the Indian economy continues to remain strong and resilient.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form its government in Delhi after winning the recent assembly elections. Party leaders have stated that the new chief minister should be chosen from the elected BJP MLAs, with several contenders emerging from the newly-elected members. The decision on the next chief minister is expected to be made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit around February 15.
Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party had the who's who of Bollywood in attendance.
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