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EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Robert Lewandowski and substitute Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash visitors Sevilla 5-1 in LaLiga on Sunday in a confidence boost for Hansi Flick's side ahead of key clashes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

'No question of bringing in an investor right now'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'We have got enough internal accruals, and we are able to do acquisitions on our own.'

'Putting coal-fired plants is like committing a sin'

'Putting coal-fired plants is like committing a sin'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'With technology advancing, we should go all out and put up solar, wind, pumped storage, and battery, and make India go green.'

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), an industry body for startup ecosystem and app developers, on Monday filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against technology major Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising. The complaint outlined Google's dominant position and alleged abusive behaviour in both the online search and online display advertising.

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Dengue has become a major public health concern in India with 289,235 cases reported last year. This year there were 19,447 cases of dengue which resulted in 19 deaths till April 2024.

Fuel sales fall in April on high prices

Fuel sales fall in April on high prices

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

India's fuel sales fell in the first half of April as a record rise in prices in a short 16-day period dented demand, preliminary industry data showed on Saturday. Petrol sales fell almost 10 per cent in the first half of April when compared with the same period in the preceding month, while diesel demand slid 15.6 per cent. Even cooking gas LPG, which had consistently shown growth even during the pandemic period, saw a 1.7 per cent month-on-month fall in consumption during April 1-15.

GSK slashes price of Crocin tablets

GSK slashes price of Crocin tablets

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

GSKAP takes care of all non-nutrition products whereas GSK Consumer Healthcare is a listed entity which deals only in nutritional products.

Control price-rise now, PM tells states

Control price-rise now, PM tells states

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Addressing the first annual conference of the chief secretaries, Singh reaffirmed Centre's commitment to assist States in everyway it can.

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca; Atletico stunned

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

F1: Verstappen beats Norris to win Spain GP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Verstappen, who had started alongside Norris on the front row, was leading by lap three and could then build a buffer and take control.

Prices of key Covid bulk drugs shoot up as demand rises

Prices of key Covid bulk drugs shoot up as demand rises

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The API of Paracetamol, a fever and pain medication, has grown 25 per cent from Rs 450-480 per kg in December 2020 to Rs 580-600 per kg in April. When compared to the pre-Covid prices of December 2019, the surge is much steeper -- around 140 per cent, reports Sohini Das.

HC questions Maha Govt over waiver of arrears during IPL

HC questions Maha Govt over waiver of arrears during IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The bench was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the State Government's decision to retrospectively reduce the rate of police protection provided during the IPL matches. The PIL was filed by RTI Activist Anil Galgali.

Volume outperformance, steady results factored into Bajaj Auto's valuations

Volume outperformance, steady results factored into Bajaj Auto's valuations

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Bajaj Auto reported steady results in Q1FY25, with revenue surging 16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), operating profit registering a growth of 24 per cent Y-o-Y, and margins swelling 20.2 per cent. The profitability was aided by 50 basis points (bps) on the accrual of PLI benefits. The domestic prospects for two-wheelers are healthy, though the response to the newly launched CNG motorcycle is a key monitorable.

L&T likely to outperform guidance after strong Q1 FY25 performance

L&T likely to outperform guidance after strong Q1 FY25 performance

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

L&T surprised on the upside of consensus due to stronger-than-expected growth overseas. The Q1FY25 results were ahead of estimates on both revenue and net profit fronts. The company reported a 15 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in revenues along with 15 per cent Y-o-Y growth in operating profit and 12 per cent Y-o-Y growth in net profit on consolidated basis.

Fuel is out of govt control but who will ensure right pricing?

Fuel is out of govt control but who will ensure right pricing?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Not only do you need an effective and independent regulator, you also need competition to flourish.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Can Modi 3.0 Keep Food Inflation In Check?

Can Modi 3.0 Keep Food Inflation In Check?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Increased production of pulses, oilseeds, and cereals will help boost domestic supplies and contribute to keeping inflation low in the coming months.

Falling crude prices help India control fiscal deficit

Falling crude prices help India control fiscal deficit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Lower crude prices mean less government outlay for India,

Pathan Slams IPL's Most Expensive Player

Pathan Slams IPL's Most Expensive Player

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'Most expensive player in your team can't be your weak link.'

Titan's near-term margin headwinds on watch

Titan's near-term margin headwinds on watch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

There could be near-term margin pressures for lifestyle accessories major Titan Company. Even as the company maintains its growth outlook over the medium term, it has revised its margin guidance for the jewellery segment downwards. The company has adjusted its medium-term margin guidance to 12 per cent from the previous range of 12-13 per cent.

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Another priority in the first 100 days could be the launch of an e-platform -- Trade Connect -- to help exporters connect with stakeholders of international trade.

'Rohit, Virat told me not to get stressed about price-tag'

'Rohit, Virat told me not to get stressed about price-tag'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

At the highest level, one can't think too much about these things as the focus is on trying to guide the side to victory.

Ballooning condom prices bring in regulator, 2 tiers likely

Ballooning condom prices bring in regulator, 2 tiers likely

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has decided to have one price for basic utility condoms and the other for pleasure condoms.

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP. The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party members. Is this what the BJP wants, asks Jyoti Punwani.

Lava dials up ambitions for smart wearables market

Lava dials up ambitions for smart wearables market

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the recent launch of smartwatches, home-grown smartphone maker Lava is looking to secure a strong foothold in the Indian wearables market. The company aims to capture up to 20 per cent of this segment over the next few years, according to a senior executive.

Petrol, diesel prices drop as govt cuts excise duty

Petrol, diesel prices drop as govt cuts excise duty

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The excise duty cut will translate into a reduction of Rs 9.5 a litre on petrol and Rs 7 a litre in diesel after taking into account its impact on other levies.

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already showing early signs of stress for India Inc - longer deliveries, doubling freight rates, extended working capital cycles, and higher costs. For those yet to feel the heat, there is growing apprehension and nervousness over future developments, observed industry executives.

Indian crude oil basket hits 10-yr high; petrol, diesel prices unchanged

Indian crude oil basket hits 10-yr high; petrol, diesel prices unchanged

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The basket of crude oil that India buys has hit a decade high of $121 per barrel, but retail selling prices of petrol and diesel continue to remain frozen. The Indian basket on June 9 touched $121.28, matching levels seen in February/March 2012, according to data available from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). As per the PPAC, the Indian basket of crude oil averaged $111.86 per barrel between February 25 and March 29 - the immediate period after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent oil on fire.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Gains in tech firm ABB India may sustain on strong margin outlook

Gains in tech firm ABB India may sustain on strong margin outlook

Rediff.com21 May 2024

ABB India's March quarter results (Q1CY24) were led by strong margin performance. Revenue was, however, largely in line with estimates at Rs 3,080 crore (up 28 per cent Y-o-Y and up 12 per cent Q-o-Q). The growth was across electrification (30 per cent Y-o-Y), process automation (73 per cent Y-o-Y) and robotics & motion (8 per cent Y-o-Y).

As inflation bites, Britannia to cut pack sizes; keep prices unchanged

As inflation bites, Britannia to cut pack sizes; keep prices unchanged

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Britannia Industries will take higher grammage cuts instead of increasing prices in a bid to tackle rising inflation, the firm said. The biscuit major took a 10 per cent price hike in financial year 2021-22 (FY22) and resorted to reducing pack sizes as an indirect way of increasing prices. In the previous financial year, the ratio of grammage reduction was 65 per cent, which will be higher in FY23.

Adi-Nadir family's open offer for Astec

Adi-Nadir family's open offer for Astec

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Adi/Nadir Godrej family, along with other family members/trusts, has made an open offer to the shareholders of Astec Lifesciences to acquire an additional 26 per cent stake from the public as part of the family settlement agreement (FSA), according to an announcement to the stock exchanges on Wednesday. The offer, made at the price of Rs 1,069.75 per share, was triggered by the Adi/Nadir family's plan to acquire a 20.84 per cent stake in Godrej Industries (GIL) from the Jamshyd Godrej/Smita Crishna Godrej family, according to the FSA announced on Tuesday.

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

New twist to Hindenberg-Adani drama

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

US short-seller Hindenburg Research had shared an advance copy of its damning report against Adani group with New York-based hedge fund manager Mark Kingdon about two months before publishing it and profited from a deal to share spoils from share price movement, according to market regulator Sebi. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its 46-page show cause notice to Hindenburg, detailed how the US short seller, the New York hedge fund and a broker tied to Kotak Mahindra Bank benefited from the over USD 150 billion routs in the market value of Adani group's 10 listed firms post-publication of the report.

Bajaj now third most valued finance group; overtakes SBI

Bajaj now third most valued finance group; overtakes SBI

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

India's financial sector is dominated by large government-owned and private-sector banks.

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

This, my friends, is the ultimate off-road champion, gloats Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Does BGauss RUV 350 Pack A Punch?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Overall, the BGauss RUV 350 is a feature-packed electric scooter with a unique design and competitive performance.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

Festive cheer: Prices of petrol, diesel cut

Festive cheer: Prices of petrol, diesel cut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Petrol price on Thursday was cut by Rs 6.07 per litre and diesel price by Rs 11.75 in Delhi as oil companies passed on a record reduction in excise duty rates to consumers. Buckling under pressure, the government had on Wednesday cut excise duty on petrol by Rs 5 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 10 a litre to give reprieve to consumers battered by record high retail fuel prices. Since states charge local sales tax or VAT not just on the base price but also on the excise duty levied by the centre, the total incidence of price reduction is higher.