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Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Coal turnaround to ease power cuts this summer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

India is expected to cut imports by a fifth in the fiscal year.

India's economy to slow down in 2023-24. Survey reveals all

India's economy to slow down in 2023-24. Survey reveals all

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Following are the highlights of the Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday

Alibaba Singles' Day sales hit new record, surge past $9 billion

Alibaba Singles' Day sales hit new record, surge past $9 billion

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The shopping day, similar to Cyber Monday and Black Friday in the United States, comes less than eight weeks after Alibaba's record $25 billion public share listing in New York.

After successful 2022, BJP gets 'battle ready' for 2024

After successful 2022, BJP gets 'battle ready' for 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the new year arrives, what is clear is that the BJP's stars continue to shine the brightest while its rivals' search for a way to dim their glow go on.

Sensex zooms 569 points to fresh record

Sensex zooms 569 points to fresh record

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 3 per cent, followed by HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and NTPC. Nifty surged 176.80 points to a new lifetime closing high of 18,338.55.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Bank, energy stocks push Sensex into red; ends down 143 points

Bank, energy stocks push Sensex into red; ends down 143 points

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Falling the second consecutive session, equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 140 points on Friday, tracking weakness in banking and energy stocks amid a mixed trend overseas. Investors also remained concerned over persistent foreign fund outflows, traders said. The 30-share BSE index ended 143.20 points or 0.24 per cent lower at 58,644.82. Similarly, the NSE Nifty shed 43.90 points or 0.25 per cent to close at 17,516.30.

11th Plan: Power sector the buzzword

11th Plan: Power sector the buzzword

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

In 1991, during the balance of payments crisis, it was an even-money bet that India would become a basket case. In hindsight, it was a great entry-point for investments because the economy made a spectacular recovery. But nobody could have been sure about the turnaround.

Sensex tumbles over 430 pts on profit-booking

Sensex tumbles over 430 pts on profit-booking

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Equity benchmark Sensex dropped over 430 points on Tuesday as investors booked profits in banking and financial stocks after sharp gains in the previous session. Investor focus returned to the Russia-Ukraine war and rising oil prices, traders said. The 30-share BSE gauge ended 435.24 points or 0.72 per cent lower at 60,176.50.

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

After his failed misadventure in Kargil, Musharraf deposed the then Prime Minister Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999 and ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008 in various positions.

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Many of these companies have a waiting period from 6-18 months now, indicating a rise in demand.

300,000 BSNL phones hit in Chennai

300,000 BSNL phones hit in Chennai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

A major breakdown at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's mobile switching unit, due to a power surge, on Monday disrupted nearly 300,000 BSNL Cellone mobile connections in Chennai, causing anxiety among the subscribers.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Medvedev advance to Round 3

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 5 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships on Friday.

Steel prices soar over mounting raw material costs

Steel prices soar over mounting raw material costs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Raw material prices had been on the rise, but since Russia waged war on Ukraine, prices have surged.

Cement sector remains a puzzle to investors

Cement sector remains a puzzle to investors

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The cement industry continues to present a puzzle to investors.

Sensex ends at nearly 3-year high, Nifty surges 200 points

Sensex ends at nearly 3-year high, Nifty surges 200 points

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Sensex witnessed the biggest single day gain since May 2009 in absolute terms.

How India's power system will be managed during Sunday's lights-out

How India's power system will be managed during Sunday's lights-out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

A 9-minute lights-out by most of households on Sunday evening can potentially collapse the grid due to sudden drop and then a quick surge after the event. But to manage the dramatic changes in electricity and its impact on the grid, the government has drawn an elaborate plan to manage it.

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

India were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute before Paul-Philipp Kaufmann and Michel Struthoff struck for Germany in the 44th and 57th minutes respectively.

Xi makes first public appearance after SCO summit, scotches coup rumours

Xi makes first public appearance after SCO summit, scotches coup rumours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an exhibition of the Communist Party, appearing in public for the first time after his return from the SCO summit on September 16, which sparked rumours about his absence from the limelight ahead of next month's key Congress of the ruling party.

Sensex jumps 385 points on firm global cues

Sensex jumps 385 points on firm global cues

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 4 per cent, followed by ITC, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, NTPC and Tech Mahindra. NSE Nifty advanced 117.15 points to 17,072.60.

Neymar aiming for glory and redemption in Qatar

Neymar aiming for glory and redemption in Qatar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

One could argue that his relationship with the World Cup over the last 12 years reflects his entire career -- a tale of hope, disappointment, controversy, pain and underachievement.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

How India Can Overtake China

How India Can Overtake China

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India must integrate more with East Asia by getting into regional trade arrangements, lower its tariff walls, and improve the quality of its workforce, suggests T N Ninan.

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

EPL PIX: Late Liverpool goal denies Arsenal victory

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

Auto, metal, banking stocks lift Sensex by 67 points

Auto, metal, banking stocks lift Sensex by 67 points

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Wipro, and Bharti Airtel. NSE Nifty jumped 197.05 points to end at 17,463.80.

Sensex edges higher on gains in auto, energy stocks

Sensex edges higher on gains in auto, energy stocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ultratech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging nearly 3 per cent, followed by M&M, Maruti, Tata Steel, TCS, L&T, SBI and HUL. NSE Nifty advanced 52.35 points to 18,308.10.

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

"This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Opposition uniting against BJP's crackdown on corruption, charges Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday linked opposition parties coming together against the Bharatiya Janata Party to his government's campaign against corruption, and asserted that the clampdown on graft will continue without being hindered by "false allegations".

Markets end in green; Sensex gains 740 points

Markets end in green; Sensex gains 740 points

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for a third day in a row on Wednesday on buying in Reliance Industries, Infosys, HDFC twins and ICICI Bank following gains in global equities amid hopes of a breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The 30-share BSE barometer index surged 740.34 points or 1.28 per cent to settle at 58,683.99. During the day, it jumped 784.13 points or 1.35 per cent to 58,727.78. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty climbed 172.95 points or 1 per cent to settle at 17,498.25. Among the 30-share pack, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, HDFC, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Maruti, Reliance Industries Limited were among the lead gainers. On the other hand, ITC, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Titan were among the laggards.

Tamil Nadu, Kerala lead surge in financial inclusion

Tamil Nadu, Kerala lead surge in financial inclusion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

South leads; North-East at bottom but moves ahead, finds out the IndiaSpend Team

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

Market stages sharp recovery; Sensex rebounds 642 pts

Market stages sharp recovery; Sensex rebounds 642 pts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by HUL, PowerGrid, Reliance Industries, ITC, UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finance. NSE Nifty surged 186.15 points to finish at 14,744.

Markets end flat amid volatility; Tata Power slumps 7.5%

Markets end flat amid volatility; Tata Power slumps 7.5%

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended down 32 points at 28,851 and the 50-share Nifty closed 12 points lower at 8,712.

Sensex rallies 380 pts led by gains in index majors

Sensex rallies 380 pts led by gains in index majors

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Bajaj Finserv was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Infosys, M&M, Maruti and HDFC. NSE Nifty surged 93 points to 15,301.45.

L&T, Infy, TCS drag Sensex down 372 points

L&T, Infy, TCS drag Sensex down 372 points

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Equity benchmark Sensex tanked 372 points on Thursday, tracking losses in index majors L&T, Infosys and TCS amid a negative trend in global markets. The 30-share index ended 372.32 points or 0.62 per cent lower at 59,636.01. Similarly, the NSE Nifty fell 133.85 points or 0.75 per cent to 17,764.80.

Investors poorer by over Rs 4.65 lakh cr as markets go into tailspin

Investors poorer by over Rs 4.65 lakh cr as markets go into tailspin

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Investors' wealth on Friday tumbled by over Rs 4.65 lakh crore as markets suffered a heavy selloff following weak global trends and continued selling by foreign institutional investors. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex plunged 889.40 points or 1.54 per cent to close at 57,011.74. During the day, it tumbled 950.16 points to 56,950.98. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies declined by Rs 465,570.82 crore to Rs 2,59,37,277.66 crore amid weak sentiments.

Twin blows: Inflation rises to 7.4%, factory output shrinks

Twin blows: Inflation rises to 7.4%, factory output shrinks

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In twin blows to Indian economic revival, higher food prices drove retail inflation to a five-month high of 7.4 per cent while factory output fell for the first time in 18 months. The second consecutive month of rise in consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation will add to the pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to again raise interest rates to tame high prices. Inflation has been above the targeted zone for the ninth month in a row and as per statute, the RBI will now have to explain to the government in writing why it failed to keep prices below 6 per cent.