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Why Are Milk Prices On The Boil?

Why Are Milk Prices On The Boil?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Milk supplies could improve with the monsoon, provided the rains are not excessive.

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

According to the revised plan, promoter Naresh Goyal, his wife Anita Goyal and the directors nominated by the promoter would be asked to step down from the board, and the lenders, as part of the resolution process, will infuse around Rs 1,200 crore into the airline as emergency funding.

'Greed and adventurism are bull market traits'

'Greed and adventurism are bull market traits'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'The market should maintain optimism on the back of range-bound oil prices, a robust fiscal balance sheet, a better-than-expected monsoon, and moderating inflation.'

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

6 Jobs That Can Get A Six-Figure Salary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Nikhil Anand, senior vice president, operations, at NLB Services explains why professionals who are adept at data, cloud computing and cybersecurity will earn well in 2024.

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Investing via digital platforms easy, but options limited

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Even investors with sums as low as Rs 1,000 per month can start their investment journey.

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'India's manufacturing will take 10-15 years to catch up with China.'

Sebi slaps Rs 6-crore penalty on NSE for investing in 'unrelated' biz

Sebi slaps Rs 6-crore penalty on NSE for investing in 'unrelated' biz

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The NSE held 25 to 100 per cent stakes in these entities through its subsidiary NSE Investments as of September.

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Now that all the early adopters have the electric car, governments are backing down in some countries because they do not have the money to subsidise so much.'

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

IL&FS board faces challenges as resolution takes a Covid-19 knock

IL&FS board faces challenges as resolution takes a Covid-19 knock

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

With real estate valuations falling and other deals coming unstuck, the current management's improved target faces significant challenges.

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.

Social stock exchange sees its first listing

Social stock exchange sees its first listing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Social stock exchange (SSE) saw its first listing on Wednesday, with SGBS Unnati Foundation becoming the first entity to take this route to avail financing. The foundation - engaged in vocational training of youth - raised Rs 1.8 crore from four investors. These include brokerage firm Zerodha and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The shift to a shorter T+3 settlement cycle for initial public offerings (IPOs) will be a big test of the domestic market structure, requiring players in the ecosystem to work harder to meet the squeezed timelines, according to industry insiders. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has announced that the transition to the T+3 cycle will be voluntary starting next month and mandatory from December 1. The new mechanism will necessitate quicker confirmations from banks and speedy verification of permanent account numbers (PANs) for all applicants.

MFs step up buying as FPI flows thin out

MFs step up buying as FPI flows thin out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) have stepped up equity purchases after staying on the fence for over two months. Their net equity investments reached a four-month high of Rs 7,700 crore in July, rising for the fourth consecutive month after withdrawing a net of Rs 5,100 crore in April 2023. This trend continued in August, with net investments of Rs 3,400 crore in the first three trading sessions, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Journalists demand new wage board

Journalists demand new wage board

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Hundreds of newspaper and news agency employees from across the country today marched to Parliament demanding new Wage Boards and a ban on foreign direct investment in print media.

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

What's in store for mutual fund investors in 2024?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The mutual fund (MF) industry had an action-packed 2023 as it tackled the scrapping of tax benefits for debt fund investors and surging flows into equity funds.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."

Gopichand rues lack of investment in coaches

Gopichand rues lack of investment in coaches

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

'We actually have a big vacuum in terms of producing coaches of quality and it's not a training program. It's an ecosystem issue. So, we need to work harder to bridge that gap'

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Cricket Boards brace for losses in the time of coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

A shorter tournament will mean a smaller share from the shrunken central pool of revenues for the eight IPL franchises, not to mention a reduction in gate receipts. Cricket Australia stands to lose some A$300 million ($174 million) should the coronavirus outbreak derail their high-profile home test series against India later this year.

Samvat 2080 starts on a high; Sensex ends up 355 points

Samvat 2080 starts on a high; Sensex ends up 355 points

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Among the Sensex shares, Infosys rose the most by 1.37 per cent, followed by Larsen & Toubro (0.90 per cent), and Wipro (0.83 per cent). HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, ITC, TCS, Kotak Bank, Asian Paints and Titan were among the lead gainers.

SIP inflows top Rs 15,000 crore, help offset redemption pressure

SIP inflows top Rs 15,000 crore, help offset redemption pressure

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Mutual funds recorded Rs 7,600 crore net inflows into active equity schemes in July even as redemptions surged to a 30-month high of Rs 30,400 crore owing to profit booking, reveals data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). Equity net inflows were 13 per cent lower compared to the preceding month's tally. The inflows were supported by a strong flow from retail investors through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

No proposal to hike EPFO investment in ETFs

No proposal to hike EPFO investment in ETFs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

EPFO had started investing ETFs in August last year.

TCS to invest in Thailand

TCS to invest in Thailand

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

TCS has received permission to invest $1 mn in Thailand.

Infra needs fast-track board, says top analyst

Infra needs fast-track board, says top analyst

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Steps are needed at granular level to boost investment in infrastructure, says Vinayak Chatterjee.

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Adani Crisis: What RBI, SEBI Must Do

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In the context of market integrity, the IRAI and RBI should go over the minutes of the LIC and SBI board meetings when the decisions to invest in Adani equity or debt were taken, notes Jaimini Bhagwati, former World Bank treasury professional.

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

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Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Why is BCCI grateful to the ICC?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

'Treated like hardcore criminal': Bhagwant Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Punjab chief minister said he was asked by Kejriwal to visit different places for campaigning for INDIA bloc candidates.

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Differing Tenures FDs: Time To Lock In

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Instead of only focusing on the tenure for which the best interest rate is available, investors should also focus on their own investment horizon.

MCX board approves appointment of 5 new directors

MCX board approves appointment of 5 new directors

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The board of directors at its meeting held on October 22, approved the said appointments, the exchange said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.

Equity market valuation rises as US bond yields ease

Equity market valuation rises as US bond yields ease

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Indian equity market valuation has been moving in tandem with the US 10-year treasury yield. While the benchmark US bond yield has witnessed a nearly 70 basis point decline since the end of October this year, dropping from 4.93 per cent to 4.23 per cent on Friday, the Sensex earnings yield has slipped by nearly 45 basis points - from 4.5 per cent to 4.05 per cent. Previously, Indian equities' earnings yields rose in sync with the US bond yields.

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Infosys board responsible for the mess

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'The meanness of the board statement apart, it nowhere answers the most fundamental and damaging aspects of the deteriorating work culture among top company executives to which Narayana Murthy had been repeatedly drawing attention,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Should you invest in quant funds?

Should you invest in quant funds?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'Investors need to understand that these schemes may not do well in the market that is in a bull run, but quality stocks would protect the downside.'

BJP parliamentary board to meet on Nov 20 on FDI issue

BJP parliamentary board to meet on Nov 20 on FDI issue

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party parliamentary board will finalise its strategy for opposing Foregin Direct Investment in retail in the coming winter session of Parliament at a meeting on November 20.