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How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com8 May 2026

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat Amidst Profit-Booking and Global Cues

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced subdued trading and turned flat on Tuesday as investors engaged in profit-booking following a recent rally, compounded by weak Asian market trends and fresh foreign fund outflows.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty surge as Brent crude drops below $73

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty surge as Brent crude drops below $73

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a significant decline in Brent crude oil prices, which fell below the USD 73 per barrel level, and positive trends observed across most Asian equities.

Sensex Jumps 790 Points as Crude Oil Prices Soften, Banks and IT Lead Rally

Sensex Jumps 790 Points as Crude Oil Prices Soften, Banks and IT Lead Rally

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded nearly 1 per cent, with the Sensex jumping 790.54 points to 76,991.22, driven by softening crude oil prices and strong buying in banking, financial, and IT shares.

Markets' sluggish phase nearing end: ICICI Sec

Markets' sluggish phase nearing end: ICICI Sec

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The report notes that equities had faced pressure from elevated valuation premiums, subdued nominal gross domestic product (GDP) and earnings growth, sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure euphoria, and external shocks including US tariffs and a spike in crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. However, several of these factors are now reversing.

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1% as global cues, FII outflows trigger market tailspin

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1% as global cues, FII outflows trigger market tailspin

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop of over 1 per cent, driven by a bearish trend in global markets, weakness in HDFC Bank and IT firms, and fresh foreign fund outflows.

Sensex, Nifty rally on US-Iran peace deal optimism, falling crude prices

Sensex, Nifty rally on US-Iran peace deal optimism, falling crude prices

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally for a fifth consecutive session, driven by optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal and a significant drop in crude oil prices. Despite hawkish remarks from the US Fed, investors remain hopeful that easing energy prices could temper inflationary pressures.

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Stock Markets End in Green Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and Positive Global Cues

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, advanced for the second consecutive day, driven by softening crude oil prices and a positive trend in global markets. Despite some profit-taking in IT and metal shares, auto stocks outperformed, contributing to the overall gains.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty tumble as IT stocks plunge Accenture's guidance cut

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty tumble as IT stocks plunge Accenture's guidance cut

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant downturn in early trade, ending a five-day rally, primarily due to heavy selling in IT firms following a revenue growth guidance cut by global consulting giant Accenture.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recovered early losses to trade higher, supported by encouraging developments on the geopolitical front, specifically the US-Iran peace deal, and easing crude oil prices.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Crude Prices Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Crude Prices Ease

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, recovering from previous losses, driven by softening crude oil prices and renewed buying interest in blue-chip stocks. Analysts note that the fall in Brent crude below USD 77 has removed significant macro headwinds for India, contributing to market stability.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as US-Iran peace deal cools crude oil prices

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as US-Iran peace deal cools crude oil prices

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for a fourth consecutive session, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices following a peace deal between the US and Iran. This development has fuelled investor confidence and buying activity across the market.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain As Crude Prices Fall, Buying In Blue-chips

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain As Crude Prices Fall, Buying In Blue-chips

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, supportive global cues, fresh foreign fund inflows, and buying in blue-chips like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Track Sensex, Nifty movement on June 22, 2026.

Indian Equities Rebound as Oil Prices Soften, Global Cues Turn Positive

Indian Equities Rebound as Oil Prices Soften, Global Cues Turn Positive

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, rebounded significantly, driven by a decline in crude oil prices and positive global cues stemming from hopes of diplomatic progress in US-Iran negotiations.

Sensex,Nifty Decline as US-Iran Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

Sensex,Nifty Decline as US-Iran Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Thursday, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, persistent foreign fund outflows, and concerns over rising US inflation.

Crude falls back to Feb levels: What is stopping a fuel price cut?

Crude falls back to Feb levels: What is stopping a fuel price cut?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Global oil prices fell on Thursday to their lowest levels since before the outbreak of the Iran conflict, offering a significant economic tailwind for India, the world's third-largest crude importer, by easing inflation risks, reducing the import bill and improving the government's fiscal position.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty extend gains as crude oil prices drop, IT stocks surge

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty extend gains as crude oil prices drop, IT stocks surge

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally for the fourth consecutive day, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices and strong performance from IT firms, despite mixed global cues.

Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace deal, oil price drop

Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace deal, oil price drop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian stock markets extended their gains for a second consecutive session, with the Sensex closing 736 points higher, driven by a global equity rally and a significant drop in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

AI Boom Displaces India Inc from MSCI EM Top 10 for First Time in 26 Years

AI Boom Displaces India Inc from MSCI EM Top 10 for First Time in 26 Years

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The unprecedented rally in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks has led to Indian companies being excluded from the top 10 constituents of the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index for the first time in over two decades, raising concerns about concentration risk.

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to 24,013.10. The decline was primarily driven by heavy selling in IT firms following Accenture's trimmed revenue guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty, specifically the postponement of US-Iran negotiations.

Reservoir Levels Fall Amid Weak Monsoon

Reservoir Levels Fall Amid Weak Monsoon

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Water levels were even lower than the 10-year average in 27 reservoirs in eastern India and around 47 in southern India.

Markets rally for 3rd day on US-Iran peace deal, crude oil softens

Markets rally for 3rd day on US-Iran peace deal, crude oil softens

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for a third consecutive day, driven by positive global market trends and a significant softening of crude oil prices following a peace deal between the US and Iran.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, mirroring a global rally and a sharp decline in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb on buying in blue-chips

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, alongside a notable cooling in crude oil prices.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as global markets rally, crude oil prices cool

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as global markets rally, crude oil prices cool

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a positive trend in global markets, cooling crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace deal, and fresh foreign fund inflows.

How To Pick Smallcap Funds

How To Pick Smallcap Funds

Rediff.com1 days ago

Investors now have 27 passive smallcap funds to choose from 17 index funds and 10 ETFs.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Markets Recover, Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher, recovering from previous losses, driven by a global market rebound, a pause in Israel-Iran hostilities, and a rally in bank stocks.

OMCs incur Rs 22,000 cr LPG underrecoveries amid West Asia crisis

OMCs incur Rs 22,000 cr LPG underrecoveries amid West Asia crisis

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian oil-marketing companies (OMCs) have incurred LPG underrecoveries of approximately Rs 22,000 crore between March and May 2026, as domestic cooking gas prices failed to keep pace with surging international rates exacerbated by the West Asia crisis, according to a Crisil report.

Sensex tanks 719 points as global cues, surging oil prices weigh on markets

Sensex tanks 719 points as global cues, surging oil prices weigh on markets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump, with the Sensex tumbling 719.08 points, driven by escalating West Asian tensions, a sharp rise in crude oil prices, and a global sell-off in technology stocks.

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Rediff.com1 days ago

The remarkable rise of smallcaps reflects the emergence of a broad set of specialised businesses operating in industries where the sectoral tailwinds remain considerably stronger than macroeconomic headwinds, points out Debashis Basu.

Global Rally Propels Sensex Up 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains 2% on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Global Rally Propels Sensex Up 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains 2% on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed sharply higher, with the Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and the Nifty surging nearly 2 per cent, driven by a global market rally and a decline in crude oil prices following US President Donald Trump's declaration that his country has ended the war with Iran.

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Rediff.com4 days ago

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's FIFA World Cup history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.

Sensex, Nifty close flat; metal, oil & gas shares major drag

Sensex, Nifty close flat; metal, oil & gas shares major drag

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat, paring early gains due to renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, which unsettled investor sentiment and led to profit booking in metal, oil & gas, and telecom shares.

'Small-Caps Represent Best Opportunity In India'

'Small-Caps Represent Best Opportunity In India'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

'The real money in India over the coming period is likely to be made in small-cap stocks rather than in the large-cap benchmark names.'

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slide as global cues weaken, foreign funds exit

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slide as global cues weaken, foreign funds exit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, mirroring weak global market trends and persistent outflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking a recovery in global equity markets and an easing of hostilities between Israel and Iran, after a sharp fall in the previous session.

History made! Prasidh 1st Indian to take ODI five-for at Chepauk

History made! Prasidh 1st Indian to take ODI five-for at Chepauk

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna achieved a historic milestone at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium, taking his maiden five-wicket haul (5/23) in ODIs against Afghanistan. This performance marked the best figures by an Indian bowler at the venue and placed him among an elite group of Indian pacers.

'Just look at him!' Trump gushes over Modi at G7 meet

'Just look at him!' Trump gushes over Modi at G7 meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'calm, cool, killer' persona at the G7 leaders' lunch in France, underscoring the deeply strategic relationship and formidable diplomatic skills of the Indian leader ahead of their crucial bilateral meeting.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, tracking a global rally fueled by US President Donald Trump's declaration of an end to the war with Iran and a subsequent drop in crude oil prices.

US-Iran Talks, Crude Prices, FII Activity to Dictate Markets

US-Iran Talks, Crude Prices, FII Activity to Dictate Markets

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Indian stock market's movement this week will be significantly influenced by the outcome of US-Iran talks, global crude oil prices, and the trading activities of foreign institutional investors (FIIs), according to market analysts.