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Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Equity investors will track the trading activity of foreign investors, global trends and ongoing earnings results for further cues, and benchmark indices may continue to witness consolidation in a holiday-shortened week amid the monthly derivatives expiry, analysts said. Markets fell sharply last week amid massive foreign capital outflows and dismal Q2 earnings so far. Weakness in the markets might continue in the near term amid cautiousness among investors ahead of the US presidential election early next month, an expert said.

PIX: Bumrah's swing masterclass puts India in box seat

PIX: Bumrah's swing masterclass puts India in box seat

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'You have to have a plan and use every delivery wisely. I was very happy to execute it today and happy to contribute on that pitch.'

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

So, will the members discuss the possibility of placing India and Pakistan in different groups in the league stage of the tournament to avoid Men in Blue's travel to the neighbouring country?

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The construction of a Bailey bridge to connect the landslide-hit areas, where several people are believed to be stranded, alongside the deployment of sniffer dogs and over 1,000 rescuers from Central and state emergency response teams conducting massive search operations, constitutes one of the largest rescue efforts in the Wayanad, devastated by a deadly calamity.

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

'RBI Not Overly Concerned About GDP'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'The central bank has highlighted that the slowdown in growth has been limited to a few sectors and overall growth is expected to pick up in the second half of the year.'

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

What Did Beckham Tell Kiara?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The football legend shared the VIP box with movie stars and businesspeople.

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

"I mentioned to sir (Ratan Tata) that the son of a fellow army officer was handicapped below the waist and needed a job," he told PTI from Pune where he now lives. "Vijay Bisht, son of my then colleague in M&G area HQ Lt Col B S Bisht, had sustained severe leg injuries after falling from a horse and I came to know he was looking for a job," he added. Tata said the needful would be done. And it was.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.

RBI seeks details of select NBFCs' loan book growth

RBI seeks details of select NBFCs' loan book growth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sought granular data from select non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on their loan book growth. The details sought are on the outstanding product-wise portfolio and the annualised interest charged on them. The annualised interest slabs mentioned are as follows: less than 10 per cent, 10-20 per cent, 20-30 per cent, 30-40 per cent, 40-50 per cent, and above 50 per cent.

Smartphones Not Diamonds Drive India's Exports To US

Smartphones Not Diamonds Drive India's Exports To US

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

In the June quarter of 2024-2025, smartphone exports hit $2 billion, well ahead of non-industrial diamond exports, which stood at $1.44 billion.

49 children missing or dead in Wayanad landslides: Minister

49 children missing or dead in Wayanad landslides: Minister

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The minister added that many of the surviving children have lost their textbooks and certificates, among others, and the government will consider all these matters and help them after a discussion with the chief minister.

This SEBI Internship Will Pay You Rs 70,000

This SEBI Internship Will Pay You Rs 70,000

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

As many as 54 professionals will be shortlisted for the SEBI Young Professional Programme.

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in 2024: SBI chief Setty

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in 2024: SBI chief Setty

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to ease the benchmark policy rate during 2024 given the uncertainty over food inflation, State Bank of India (SBI) chairman C S Setty has said. The US Federal Reserve's first cut in interest rates in more than four years is expected soon, triggering central banks in other economies to follow suit. "On the rate front, a lot of central banks are taking independent calls.

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes.

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Vistara-Air India merger: How these two distinct brands will blend

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In about a fortnight, Vistara - known for its premium service - will take off on its final flight before merging into the legacy of Air India. Set for November 12, the merger has sparked discussions on how these two distinct brands will blend.

Seen These Shocked Faces?

Seen These Shocked Faces?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Before Sunday's game, Australia's Captain Pat Cummins said he wanted to silence the spectators at the Narendra D Modi stadium, and by jove! that's what his team did.

The 92,000 odd spectators watched Travis Head pummel the Indian bowlers taking his team to the brink of a memorable triumph in silence.

Class 3 student's praise of Army's Wayanad rescue goes viral

Class 3 student's praise of Army's Wayanad rescue goes viral

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

A letter penned by a school student lavishing praise on soldiers involved in rescue operations in landslides-hit Wayanad has won the heart of the Indian Army, which gave him a touching reply through its social media handle.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

PHOTOS: Max leads Down Under thunder at Wankhede

PHOTOS: Max leads Down Under thunder at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan.

RBI rate cut in Feb may not be a done deal, say economists

RBI rate cut in Feb may not be a done deal, say economists

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Even as the high inflation figure for October has ruled out any possibility of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monetary policy committee (MPC) in December, a rate cut in February also looks uncertain due to global uncertainties. Economists told Business Standard that unless domestic growth slows markedly, the outlook on rate cut remains unclear. India's headline inflation touched a 14-month high of 6.2 per cent in October, breaching the MPC's upper tolerance band of 6 per cent.

Swiggy: From a forgotten idea to Rs 1 trn mcap on listing

Swiggy: From a forgotten idea to Rs 1 trn mcap on listing

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Framing the next chapter in Swiggy's journey as a responsible corporate citizen, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Sriharsha Majety unveiled the company's eagerly awaited public listing. Majety, who has largely shunned the spotlight, shared reflections on his entrepreneurial path and the strategic pivots he and his co-founders navigated in building Swiggy. "We started with code aggregation, then pivoted to logistics, and that became Swiggy.

Check Out The MG Cyberster!

Check Out The MG Cyberster!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The MG Cyberster, an electric sports car, was launched in Mumbai, March 20, 2024.

Infosys insider trading case: Curbs on 16 entities lifted

Infosys insider trading case: Curbs on 16 entities lifted

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Sebi on Monday lifted restrictions imposed on 16 entities, including some former employees of Infosys, in a case pertaining to alleged insider trading activities in IT major shares. The regulator also directed that the prohibition slapped on six entities -- Amit Bhutra, Bharath C Jain, Capital One Partners, Tesora Capital, Manish C Jain and Ankush Bhutra -- through the interim order, along with the confirmatory order, will stand vacated with immediate effect, bringing an end to the matter. "I deem it fit to vacate the directions issued vide the interim order read with confirmatory order against noticees 2 to 7 and dispose of instant proceedings against all the noticees.

BJP Celebrates Modi's Third Term

BJP Celebrates Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Celebrations had already begun at BJP headquarters before the full announcement of results.

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'He has not played in Australia, or at least he has not played in Perth in a Test match on a wicket that bounces.'

When A Landslide Wiped Out A Village

When A Landslide Wiped Out A Village

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

100 people are feared trapped as Irshalwadi village in Maharashtra's Raigad district was buried by a landslide early on Thursday morning.

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The operations revealed evidence of price and volume manipulation of stocks through the use of platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp.

How TCS Rewarded Investors In 20 Years

How TCS Rewarded Investors In 20 Years

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

TCS's mcap crossed $100 billion in 2018, 13.5 years after the IPO. It took only four more years to double its mcap to $200 billion.

#AmbaniWedding: Are These The Best Dressed Stars? VOTE

#AmbaniWedding: Are These The Best Dressed Stars? VOTE

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

When you are attending one of the most high-profile weddings in the world, you expect nothing less than opulent fashion on display. That's exactly what we saw at the lavish wedding of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

Market Rout Shaves Rs 16 Trn From India's MCap

Market Rout Shaves Rs 16 Trn From India's MCap

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

On a five-day rolling basis, FPI selling is the highest in 24 years.

Why Is Delhi Deserted, Guys?

Why Is Delhi Deserted, Guys?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Delhi wears an empty look as the capital police remain on high alert on the first day of the G20 Summit.

'Sarfaraz's very level-headed'

'Sarfaraz's very level-headed'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'I have played with this boy before and he is a very level-headed and down-to-earth guy. I am really proud of him.'

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Withdrawing a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice, the government on Saturday imposed a floor price of $490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty. Exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply. "The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) ...is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP (minimum export price) of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

Maxwell likely to make Test return after seven years

Maxwell likely to make Test return after seven years

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Maxwell has starred with bat and ball in Australia's white ball teams since coming back from his broken leg last year.

Crimes against women should be...: Modi amid Kolkata rape case

Crimes against women should be...: Modi amid Kolkata rape case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The fear of punishment must be struck among the perpetrators, he said. "Those who commit such sins should know that they will be hanged."

Sebi plans to widen net to curb insider trading

Sebi plans to widen net to curb insider trading

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday proposed expanding the scope of regulations prohibiting insider trading to a wider group of people, including those connected to the officials in access to price-sensitive information. The market regulator has suggested changes in the definition of "connected persons" and "relative" to address any gaps in the norms and possible violations.

How To Lose Money In F&O Trading

How To Lose Money In F&O Trading

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

F&O trading is a zero-sum game where one person's loss is another's gain. Only one per cent of traders gained the money lost by 93 per cent, warns Harsh Roongta.

Nifty hits fresh all-time high; Sensex climbs 150 points

Nifty hits fresh all-time high; Sensex climbs 150 points

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Power Grid was the biggest gainer on the Sensex chart, rising 2.54 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv and HCL Technologies. In contrast, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys and Titan were among the laggards.

Sebi's six-step plan may shake up F&O volumes

Sebi's six-step plan may shake up F&O volumes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) six-step plan to curb retail participation in speculative index derivatives may lead to a substantial drop in volumes - potentially by 30-40 per cent. These measures aim to reduce excessive speculation in the futures and options (F&O) segment, where daily turnover often exceeds Rs 500 trillion and retail investors end up on the losing side of the trade more often. Sebi has decided to increase the contract size from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, raising margin requirements and mandating the upfront collection of option premiums from buyers.