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In bad times investors flock to mutual funds

In bad times investors flock to mutual funds

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

In recent times small investors are putting their money into mutual funds rather than in initial public offerings or investing directly in the stock markets due to market volatility.

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

PM holds meet with CMs, says economy showing green shoots

PM holds meet with CMs, says economy showing green shoots

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Modi said "timing" is very important to deal with any crisis and "decisions taken at the right time have helped a lot in controlling the coronavirus infection in the country".

Conference on where to invest in stock markets

Conference on where to invest in stock markets

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Morningstar India's investment conference from November 1-2, 2012 in Mumbai for retail investors, brokers, financial advisors.

UPA's ally DMK to join bandh against Centre

UPA's ally DMK to join bandh against Centre

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam, a key ally of the ruling United Progressive Alliance, on Tuesday announced its participation in the nation-wide bandh on September 20 called by several non-UPA parties to protest the Centre's decision to hike diesel price, allow FDI in multi-brand retail and limit subsidised cooking gas.

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday's Opposition-sponsored bandh did not bring Tamil Nadu to a standstill.

Sensex @ 21,000: Are you any richer?

Sensex @ 21,000: Are you any richer?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

With most schemes performing below the index, a few don'ts in the recent rally.

Govt wins FDI vote in Lok Sabha: UPA-253, Opposition-218

Govt wins FDI vote in Lok Sabha: UPA-253, Opposition-218

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A total of 253 members -- out of the 471 present and voting -- voted against the motion against FDI moved by Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj, implying they were in favour of the foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail.

Why analysts are not keen on these stocks

Why analysts are not keen on these stocks

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Some of the firms that have witnessed major drop in analysts' coverage include Dish TV, YES Bank, and JSW Energy.

Highlights of the Union Budget

Highlights of the Union Budget

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Foreign portfolio flows in 2020 turn positive after Covid-19 jitters

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

In the past four months, $7.5 billion has flowed back into domestic stocks, helping the benchmark indices bounce back more than 40 per cent from their 2020 lows.

Now small investors can influence corporate decisions

Now small investors can influence corporate decisions

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Small stakeholders' participation matters; could prevent firms from taking bad calls.

Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs

Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs.

Best stocks to BUY in 2013

Best stocks to BUY in 2013

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

We list out five businesses you can look to buy in 2013

Bull run continues, Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day

Bull run continues, Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Persistent capital inflows by domestic institutional investors and retail investors kept the markets in fine nick

Want to make money betting on gold?

Want to make money betting on gold?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Tinesh Bhasin explains the pros and cons of trading in gold 'options', which were introduced in India this Dhanteras

Banks and ARCs: Time to break the cosy relationship

Banks and ARCs: Time to break the cosy relationship

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Banks feel happy shifting their toxic assets from loan books to investment books while the ARCs enjoy the management fees with a smile, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

Reliance 1st online AGM to feature brand-new virtual platform, Chatbot

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

All directors, key officials, and shareholder speakers will be visible and audible and thousands of shareholders, including those from the US, UK, Canada UAE, Japan, HongKong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, will be able to post their questions and eVote on resolutions.

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Why it is hard to call a bubble in tech stocks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

It is not clear as to whether we are in a bubble in technology stocks. What is clear, however, is that there is no reason why this potential bubble will pop anytime soon, notes Akash Prakash.

To ensure supply, diamond processors flock to De Beers

To ensure supply, diamond processors flock to De Beers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

A sightholder is a company on the Diamond Trading Company's list of authorised bulk purchasers of rough diamonds.

Jewellers' stir enters 9th day; loss pegged at Rs 60,000 crore

Jewellers' stir enters 9th day; loss pegged at Rs 60,000 crore

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Over 300 associations, that consists of over 3 lakh manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and artisans among others, are participating the nationwide stir.

Sensex breaches 32,000-mark at close

Sensex breaches 32,000-mark at close

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Risk appetite improved on the back of a rally in global markets after the US stocks hit a fresh record high on Monday

Amazon pumps over Rs 1,715 crore in India units

Amazon pumps over Rs 1,715 crore in India units

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is in India this week and is expected to meet top government functionaries, business leaders and SMBs.

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ever since the deal was announced of Walmart spending over $16 bn for a 77 per cent stake in Flipkart, the road to the takeover of India's biggest online marketplace has been quite bumpy

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

TMC or BJP, big-ticket projects still a pipedream for Bengal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

In power, Mamata Banerjee has tried to bury the ghost of the past, but it might still be work-in-progress. Big-ticket and eye-grabbing (in terms of investment size) projects are still few and far between, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

WWE throws its weight behind India, its biggest global market

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The WWE says that India is its biggest market globally in terms of television viewership -- around 350 million unique viewers annually -- social media engagement and YouTube consumption, even claiming that it is the second-most watched sport in the country behind cricket.

Budget should encourage financial savings: CII

Budget should encourage financial savings: CII

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Encouraging domestic financial savings through focused measures would help mobilise long term resources for funding infrastructure and economic development.

IPO closure, listing time gap to be cut

IPO closure, listing time gap to be cut

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Sebi panel to revisit norms for IPOs, mutual funds.

A peek into PhonePe's mega expansion plan

A peek into PhonePe's mega expansion plan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

This year, PhonePe is focussed on bringing more partners across categories, including travel, commute, food, hyper-local, retail and entertainment on the platform.

Is the US slipping into another Recession?

Is the US slipping into another Recession?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The more forward-looking survey data show significant deterioration. The Philadelphia Fed Index has dropped to -30.7, a level only observed previously during or on the cusp of a recession.

Brokers see sharp decline in fourth-quarter gains

Brokers see sharp decline in fourth-quarter gains

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Profits of domestic brokerages fell substantially in the quarter ended March 31, thanks to subdued participation of retail investors and continued increase in the share of the low-margin options segment in the overall market volume.

How to combine your gains in volatile times

How to combine your gains in volatile times

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The strategy will work in the cash segment only if you are holding either of the stocks. In the options segment, while the pair strategy is possible, it is quite complicated and requires a large transactional amount, carried out via algorithmic-based trading.

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'This market is very expensive in some pockets, dirt cheap in some, and the belly of the market is reasonably valued.'

Market ends higher for 8th session in a row on positive macro outlook

Market ends higher for 8th session in a row on positive macro outlook

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The broader NSE Nifty struggled before ending well above the 10,500-mark.

Want to invest? Stick to simple products

Want to invest? Stick to simple products

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

It is easy to invest in exotic products but difficult to exit them. Think carefully before investing rather than being blown away by expected returns alone, suggests Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.

'Bad times don't last'

'Bad times don't last'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'At this time, staying in the game is more important.' 'If we do that, then wealth can be generated.'

The fashion nomads are here!

The fashion nomads are here!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Fashion pop-up stores are all the rage with emerging designers who don't have the resources for standalone showrooms