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Financial, auto stocks lift Sensex by 593 points

Financial, auto stocks lift Sensex by 593 points

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

In the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, soaring around 8 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, PowerGrid, ONGC, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma and M&M.

6 years after DeMo: Cash is still the king, circulation up 83%

6 years after DeMo: Cash is still the king, circulation up 83%

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Demonetisation of the high value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 did not have any discernible impact on currency in circulation (CIC) in the country, which has soared by almost 83 per cent since its announcement on November 8, 2016. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the decision of the government on demonetisation. On November 8, 2016 Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced demonetisation of old Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 banknotes and one of the key objectives of the unprecedented decision was to promote digital payments and curb black money flows.

Sensex surges over 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

Sensex surges over 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,700 mark

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The rally was led by IT stocks, with TCS and Infosys rising up to 5 per cent. Yes Bank, on the other hand, was the biggest loser on both the bourses, cracking nearly 12 per cent

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Serena's brand will stay strong post-retirement

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Serena Williams appeared to suggest last month that she would end her playing career at the U.S. Ope

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

PIX: Juventus draw with Sevilla; Roma, Basel win

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Images from the Europa League semi-final first leg matches on Thursday.

China to feel increasingly isolated: Adani

China to feel increasingly isolated: Adani

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Tuesday said China will feel increasingly isolated as rising nationalism, shift in supply chains and technology restrictions threaten the world's second-biggest economy. This is because globalisation, of which China was seen as the foremost champion, is at an inflection point. "It will look very different from what we had come to accept in a largely unipolar world," he said.

India Inc's profits fall off record high in April-June quarter

India Inc's profits fall off record high in April-June quarter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Corporate earnings grew in double digits during the April-June 2022 (Q1FY23) quarter but the momentum waned. Overall corporate earnings in the quarter were down sharply from their highs in FY22. The combined net profit of 2,981 listed companies across sectors in the Business Standard sample was up 22.4 per cent YoY to Rs 2.24 trillion in the June quarter, driven by a big jump in the earnings of banks, non-banking lenders, oil & producers, and FMCG companies. Also, earnings in the corresponding quarter a year ago were affected because of the second wave of the Covid pandemic, even though the numbers were a lot better than Q1FY21 when there was a nationwide lockdown.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

FDI surges after 'Make in India' at $62 billion

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sectors that attracted maximum FDI include services, trading, automobile and power.

Bank rally helps Sensex zoom 1,030 points in extended trade

Bank rally helps Sensex zoom 1,030 points in extended trade

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by HDFC twins, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI. NSE Nifty zoomed 274.20 points to end at 14,982.

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.

Asking media not to report court observations 'far-fetched': SC

Asking media not to report court observations 'far-fetched': SC

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on the Election Commission's plea against Madras high court remarks holding its officials responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases and fastening them with murder charges.

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Thompson-Herah, Omanyala win Commonwealth Games 100m run

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Elaine Thompson-Herah, the only one of Jamaica's "Big Three" women to show up at the Commonwealth Games, was rewarded with the 100 metres gold medal on Wednesday, while Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala powered to the men's title.

'We've to change how we look at old age'

'We've to change how we look at old age'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'We always think of retirement as a time to settle down, that it is the sunset of our lives.' 'Instead of calling it retirement, we must call it 're-tyre-ing', that is putting a new set of tyres and going on a new journey.'

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was named as the ICC men's player of the month for October following following a series of star performances as India charged their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Will Financial Stress Break The Global Economy?

Will Financial Stress Break The Global Economy?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

What's different this time is that global financial stress -- which has its genesis in four policy choices made in recent years -- is juxtaposed with a more resilient real economy, observes Sajjid Z Chinoy, chief India economist at J P Morgan.

Sensex rallies 446 points to end at 59,745

Sensex rallies 446 points to end at 59,745

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping nearly 5 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, Reliance Industries, Titan and Asian Paints.

7 Adani stocks faced regulatory surveillance since 2019

7 Adani stocks faced regulatory surveillance since 2019

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Amid a political furore over a meltdown in the Adani group shares, stock market data shows it is not only the plunge now but the sharp surge of the past also drew regulatory attention and enhanced surveillance. Adani group stocks have taken a huge beating on the bourses, losing billions of dollars in market value, after US-based activist short-seller Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations, including fraudulent transactions and share price manipulation at the Gautam Adani-led group. The Adani group has dismissed the charges as lies, saying it complies with all laws and disclosure requirements.

Natural gas price to rise to record level this week

Natural gas price to rise to record level this week

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Prices of natural gas, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser and is converted into CNG to run automobiles, is likely to rise to record levels at the rate review scheduled this week, sources said. The government-dictated price for natural gas produced in the country is to be revised on October 1. After factoring in the spike in energy prices witnessed in recent months, the rate paid for gas produced from old fields such as of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is likely to rise to $9 per million British thermal units from current $6.1.

Sensex rises 163 pts; Nifty tops 11,900 level

Sensex rises 163 pts; Nifty tops 11,900 level

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 4 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel, NTPC, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, TCS, Nestle India, Reliance Industries and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

In the domestic market, the Tata Group has lost ground in the passenger car business.

Sensex ends 142 points higher; Metal shares zoom

Sensex ends 142 points higher; Metal shares zoom

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 142 points at 29,462 and the 50-share Nifty gained 26 points to end at 8,895.

HDFC twins, Infosys drag Sensex down 304 points

HDFC twins, Infosys drag Sensex down 304 points

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Paring its early gains, benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 304 points on Wednesday as investors booked profit after recent gains amid concerns over inflation and supply constraints. Despite a firm start, the 30-share BSE barometer declined by 304.48 points or 0.53 per cent to settle at 57,684.82. During the day, it tanked 420.71 points or 0.72 per cent to 57,568.59.

Underdogs don't give up, says Rishi Sunak's new campaign video

Underdogs don't give up, says Rishi Sunak's new campaign video

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The video shows the 42-year-old British Indian former minister interacting with voters and is also seen catching a quick power nap on a bench as a voiceover praises his efforts to "fight for every inch".

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The deep depression over central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening and after changing course in a northeastward direction from northwest.

India's coal, power sectors need change in mindset

India's coal, power sectors need change in mindset

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The economy can't grow without increasing electrification, which requires more power plants, and given coal is the cheapest form of fuel and is abundant, it makes sense that India is looking to boost the use of the fuel.

Adani plans to be India's most profitable cement manufacturer

Adani plans to be India's most profitable cement manufacturer

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Days after completing a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ambuja Cements and ACC, billionaire Gautam Adani said his group has planned to double cement manufacturing capacity and become the most profitable manufacturer in the country. He saw a multifold rise in cement demand in India on the back of record-breaking economic growth and the government's infrastructure creation push, which will give significant margin expansion. In a speech made at an event to mark the completion of the acquisition on September 17, the Adani Group founder and chairman said the ports-to-energy conglomerate has in a single stroke become the second largest cement manufacturer in the country.

WPI inflation spikes to 14.23% in Nov

WPI inflation spikes to 14.23% in Nov

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The wholesale price-based inflation surged to more than a decade high of 14.23 per cent in November, mainly due to hardening of prices of mineral oils, basic metals, crude petroleum and natural gas. WPI inflation has remained in double digits for eight consecutive months beginning April. Inflation in October this year was at 12.54 per cent, while in November 2020 it was at 2.29 per cent. "The high rate of inflation in November 2021, is primarily due to rise in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, crude petroleum & natural gas, chemicals and chemical products, food products etc as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year," the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

Nitish rubbishes former advisor PK's rating of his govt's performance

Nitish rubbishes former advisor PK's rating of his govt's performance

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday asserted that he attached 'no importance'to his administration's uncharitable assessment by Prashant Kishor.

Sensex, Nifty close at lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty close at lifetime highs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries and IndusInd Bank.

Sensex rallies 355 points; Nifty reclaims 11,900

Sensex rallies 355 points; Nifty reclaims 11,900

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Kotak Bank and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, HDFC, PowerGrid, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, NTPC and L&T were among the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Asian Paints was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 2.66 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, HUL, Wipro, M&M, HDFC and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, TCS, Infosys, L&T, Tech Mahindra and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

Sensex down 254 pts; index majors weigh

Sensex down 254 pts; index majors weigh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

HDFC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding nearly 2 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, HUL and Tech Mahindra.

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Is India Witnessing A Silent Bull Market?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The most important positive of India's stealth bull market is earnings growth across different sectors, explains Debashis Basu.

2024: Modi is going nowhere

2024: Modi is going nowhere

Rediff.com24 May 2021

It is too early to write Narendra Modi's political obituary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Sensex rallies over 450 pts on last trading day of 2021

Sensex rallies over 450 pts on last trading day of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.5 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, SBI, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, HUL, Axis Bank and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid and Infosys were the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty log best single-day gains in 7 weeks

Sensex, Nifty log best single-day gains in 7 weeks

Rediff.com17 May 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 7 per cent, followed by SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC twins, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv and UltraTech Cement. NSE Nifty soared 245.35 points to 14,923.15.

Sensex, Nifty soar to fresh lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty soar to fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 3.37 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma 2.53 per cent, Asian Paints 1.88 per cent, ITC 1.66 per cent, HDFC Bank 1.58 per cent and Tech Mahindra 1.51 per cent.

RBI sees GDP growth at 9.5% but warns of Omicron risk

RBI sees GDP growth at 9.5% but warns of Omicron risk

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday retained the GDP growth forecast at 9.5 per cent for the current fiscal but cautioned that the economic recovery is not yet strong enough to be self-sustaining and durable.