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Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

Samsung Life set to buy 26% in ING Insurance

Samsung Life set to buy 26% in ING Insurance

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Modi in Reliance Jio ad. Here's how Twitterati reacted

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The advertisement with the PM's face has not amused social media. In fact, it wondered if the usage of the image was even legal.

Reliance Jio, Paytm apologise for using PM's photo in ads

Reliance Jio, Paytm apologise for using PM's photo in ads

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The ministry of consumer affairs had sent notices to both the companies under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act of 1950, which bars use of prime minister's name and picture for commercial use.

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

India's energy needs to double by end of decade: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

India, the world's third-largest energy consumer, will see its energy needs doubling by the end of this decade as it witnesses an unprecedented explosion of economic growth, the nation's richest man Mukesh Ambani said on Saturday. Speaking at the convocation of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Ambani, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd, said the Indian economy will become a $40 trillion economy by 2047 from the current $3.5 trillion. "And to fuel this growth, the country will need enormous amounts of energy - clean, green energy that won't choke mother nature for the sake of human progress," he said.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Largecap, midcap cutoff surges over 26% in latest Amfi classification

Largecap, midcap cutoff surges over 26% in latest Amfi classification

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The rally in the equity markets in the second half of 2023 has led to a sharp surge in the cutoff for stocks to qualify as largecaps and midcaps. On the latest list put out by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), the smallest largecap stock now has a market capitalisation (m-cap) of Rs 67,000 crore, 35 per cent higher than in July 2023. In the case of midcaps, the cutoff has surged 26 per cent to Rs 22,000 crore.

Anil Ambani's RCap to shut two lending arms by December

Anil Ambani's RCap to shut two lending arms by December

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Reliance Capital has two credit verticals -- Reliance Commercial Finance and Reliance Home Finance -- with a cumulative asset of over Rs 25,000 crore.

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.

Unknown caller threatens to kill Ambanis, blow up Antilia

Unknown caller threatens to kill Ambanis, blow up Antilia

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The person called up the landline number of the Reliance Foundation Hospital, located at Girgaon in south Mumbai, first at 12.57 pm and then at 5.04 pm from an unknown number, a police official said.

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased by nearly 48 per cent over 6 years due to elevated medical inflation and increased demand for higher coverage policies among policyholders. According to data by online insurance broker PolicyBazaar, the average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased to Rs 26,533 so far in FY24, up 48.22 per cent from Rs 17,900 in FY19.

Mcap of BSE-listed firms touch all-time high of Rs 296.48 lakh crore

Mcap of BSE-listed firms touch all-time high of Rs 296.48 lakh crore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms touched an all-time high of Rs 296.48 lakh crore on Friday as the benchmark Sensex hit its new life time peak amid bullish investor sentiments.hit its new lifetime peak. Rallying for the third day running, the 30-share Sensex surged 499.42 points or 0.78 per cent to reach its all-time high of 64,414.84 in early deals. Thanks to the rally in equities, the market capitalisation (mcap) of BSE-listed companies jumped to Rs 2,95,72,338.05 crore.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

RCap lenders in a fix as Hindujas retract revised Rs 8,950-cr offer

RCap lenders in a fix as Hindujas retract revised Rs 8,950-cr offer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Hinduja group is learnt to have backtracked from making a minimum Rs 8,950-crore offer for Reliance Capital (RCap) - a deal that it had belatedly put forth in December, after Torrent Investments emerged as the highest bidder for the bankrupt firm in the challenge process. The Hindujas' latest move has put Indian lenders, with an exposure of Rs 24,000 crore, in a spot as it was the former's revised offer that led to a call for a second auction and litigation by Torrent, which had placed a bid of Rs 8,649 crore in the first auction. Torrent has moved the Supreme Court and plans to wait for the apex court verdict before participating in any fresh auction. A banking source said there was an informal meeting of a few lenders of Reliance Capital with the bidders - the Torrent group and the Hinduja group on Friday when the latter changed its stand. The meeting of RCap's committee of creditors (CoC) is scheduled for Monday.

Nita Ambani to join Reliance Industries as director

Nita Ambani to join Reliance Industries as director

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, has been recommended for appointment as a director on the board of the company.

ADAG eyes foreign partners for insurance biz

ADAG eyes foreign partners for insurance biz

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

The Anil Ambani Group-promoted Reliance General Insurance is looking to buy a majority stake in its rival Royal Sundaram, while talks are in advanced stages to bring in Swiss Re as foreign partner in its life insurance venture.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

5 Warning Signs Of a Heart Attack

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

If you suddenly feel fatigued or tired after doing something you had no problem doing in the past -- like climbing the stairs or carrying groceries from the car -- please see your doctor immediately.

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Modi wins historic 3rd term, but BJP misses majority mark

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday poised to form the government for a third consecutive term with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance getting a majority in the Lok Sabha, notwithstanding crushing losses in three Hindi heartland states after a bitterly fought election that was projected as a referendum on his popularity.

Summer jobs in insurance, web designing and more

Summer jobs in insurance, web designing and more

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Here's your chance to land a job during your vacations. Here are some openings.

Airtel braces up for Reliance challenge

Airtel braces up for Reliance challenge

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Unlike Reliance Jio's focus on 4G, it plans to segment the data market based on device prices and spectrum.

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

The company, which is the biggest stakeholder in DreamWorks Animation Studios, is in talks with bankers to identify and acquire up-and-coming mobile game studios in North America and Europe to boost sales

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Reliance keeps K-G capex options open

Reliance keeps K-G capex options open

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

The official explained that the contractor would take the worst-case scenario into account "to be on the safe side", when working out the field development plan and the probable cost of exploration and development of the block.

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group crosses Rs 1-trillion m-cap

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group crosses Rs 1-trillion m-cap

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Riding on a strong stock market rally, Anil Ambani-led diversified business conglomerate Reliance Group has crossed Rs one lakh crore market valuation.

Tata AIG, ICICI Lombard join race for RCap's assets

Tata AIG, ICICI Lombard join race for RCap's assets

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Tata AIG, ICICI Lombard and Nippon Life have evinced interest for the profit-making insurance arm of Reliance Capital (RCap), joining several prominent financial companies from India and abroad in the race for RCap's assets. The final day to submit an expression of interest (EoI) was March 25 and the bidders will now get access to the latest information about RCap before they make financial bids.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

Stir against Reliance: Some candour please

Stir against Reliance: Some candour please

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Mukesh Ambani doesn't need my support but the agitation against Reliance shops in UP and West Bengal does draw attention to a certain sneaky trait in Indian life.

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The contracts for the procurement of the platforms and weapons systems were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Giridhar Aramane, under whose guidance these deals fructified, an official readout said.

How Nita Ambani built a bigger brand of Mumbai Indians than Reliance

How Nita Ambani built a bigger brand of Mumbai Indians than Reliance

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

A founding member franchise of Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians is a two-time winner of the T20 League in 2013 and 2015 and an equal number of Champions League T20 titles.

Pvt players eye health risk biz

Pvt players eye health risk biz

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

Pvt life insurers are planning to foray into health covers, with standalone health insurance policies.

Axis Bank, L&T, Thermax: Chris Wood rejigs India equity portfolio

Axis Bank, L&T, Thermax: Chris Wood rejigs India equity portfolio

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies has rejigged his equity portfolios. In his Asia ex-Japan long-only portfolio, he has added Axis Bank (5 per cent weightage) and increased holding in Larsen & Toubro (L&T) by one percentage point. This, Wood said, will be paid for by removing the investment in ICICI Lombard General Insurance and reducing the investments in HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries (RIL) by one percentage point each.

New York Life to exit Max India JV

New York Life to exit Max India JV

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

In the largest foreign investment in life insurance after the Reliance-Nippon deal last year, Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo (a unit of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings) will buy 26 per cent stake in Max New York Life (MYNL) for Rs 2,731 crore (Rs 27.31 billion).

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, radio's most iconic voice, dies at 91

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'

A year after listing, LIC scorecard lacks lustre

A year after listing, LIC scorecard lacks lustre

Rediff.com24 May 2023

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), which completes one year of its listing on Tuesday, presents a sorry scorecard as far as its stock market performance goes. Shares of the insurance behemoth are down 40 per cent over their issue price of Rs 949 to Rs 567 apiece. The Sensex, on the other hand, has risen 14 per cent in the past one year.

Reliance Cap to buy AMP Sanmar

Reliance Cap to buy AMP Sanmar

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

How to hook and retain customers

How to hook and retain customers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Reliance Life's virtual office has become the focal point of real-time interactions for its customers, agents and employees. It offers consumers the ability to review insurance claims and manage their plans; perform online transactions, such as ordering policies; access a consolidated, interactive snapshot of their retirement plans; and receive personalised health and investment news.

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

What ideas informed Gandhi's inner life?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I assume Ramachandra Guha's neglect of this aspect of Gandhi grows out of the belief that Gandhi's life had no central text,' says Rudrangshu Mukherjee, professor of history, Ashoka University.