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Sensex rises 237 points; Nifty above 12,100

Sensex rises 237 points; Nifty above 12,100

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

NTPC, Maruti, SBI, PowerGrid, Bajaj Auto, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank rose up to 2.95 per cent.

Sensex skids for 3rd day; banking, financials drag

Sensex skids for 3rd day; banking, financials drag

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Bajaj Finance was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, skidding over 2 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Nestle India, HDFC, M&M and ICICI Bank. ONGC was the top gainer, rallying around 8 per cent. NTPC, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid and IndusInd Bank were among the other winners.

Pandemic sees first-time car buyers take the wheel

Pandemic sees first-time car buyers take the wheel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

First-time buyers of cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have made a comeback, shows last year's data from top passenger vehicle (PV) makers. If the trend persists, it may move the needle on the overall car penetration ratio. India's car penetration ratio is 32 per 1,000 people - one of the lowest, compared to mature car markets like the US and Europe.

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for 33% of the total active paid subscriptions.

2021: A year of many firsts for the revenue dept

2021: A year of many firsts for the revenue dept

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

A record GST tax collection, an overhaul of the income tax return filing portal and the landmark move to scrap retrospective taxation have set the stage for the next level of reforms in tax administration that include bringing a framework for cryptocurrencies and rationalising the GST rate structure. With tax reforms such as faceless assessment taking roots, 2021 will go down as the year that pivoted the tax administration in a country aspiring to become the world's favourite investment destination. The task ahead is going to be a tough one as the tax department would grapple with taxing cryptocurrencies, rationalising Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates to shore up revenues and post June 2022, the scenario of how the GST revenue plays out for states without the Centre's support of compensation.

Sebi extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level posts

Sebi extends deadline to apply for 147 senior level posts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The revised date for phase I and phase II examination for the recruitment of officers in Grade A will be informed in due course.

Sensex ends above 44,000-mark for 1st time; Nifty tops 12,900

Sensex ends above 44,000-mark for 1st time; Nifty tops 12,900

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring over 10 per cent, followed by L&T, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, SBI, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank. On the other hand, HUL, ITC, Titan TCS and Bharti Airtel were among the losers.

Sensex rallies 996 points; Nifty tops 9,300

Sensex rallies 996 points; Nifty tops 9,300

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring over 13 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bajaj Finance. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement, Titan and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Back from meet with Rupani, Cong MLA tests COVID-19 positive

Back from meet with Rupani, Cong MLA tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The MLA from the Khadia-Jamalpur seat of Ahmedabad will be admitted to a designated COVID-19 hospital soon, he said.

Chip shortage pulls down passenger vehicle sales in September

Chip shortage pulls down passenger vehicle sales in September

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The global semiconductor shortage hit passenger vehicle sales in September, with major manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a decline in sales on Friday. Kia India and Honda Cars also reported a dip in wholesales last month as compared with the year-ago period. Carmakers like Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Nissan and Skoda, however, reported an increase in passenger vehicle dispatches last month despite supply chain issues.

Sales of Maruti, Hyundai down; TaMo, M&M gain

Sales of Maruti, Hyundai down; TaMo, M&M gain

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Passenger vehicle market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai on Saturday reported a decline in wholesales in December 2021, although homegrown majors Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported growth, amid semiconductor shortage continuing to impact production. Other manufacturers Nissan and Skoda also reported an increase in December 2021 sales although Honda Cars India witnessed a decline last month. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) reported a 4 per cent fall in wholesales to 153,149 units in December 2021 as against 160,226 units a year ago.

HDFC Bank offers loan deferment option to customers

HDFC Bank offers loan deferment option to customers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Its debit card holders can now withdraw cash from any ATM without charges till June 30.

Sensex rallies 320 points; Nifty closes at fresh high

Sensex rallies 320 points; Nifty closes at fresh high

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Ultratech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 4.37 per cent, followed by Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Reliance Industries, SBI, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ONGC and ITC.

M-cap of BSE-listed companies at record $3 trillion

M-cap of BSE-listed companies at record $3 trillion

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The country's dash to a $3-trillion market cap is more a case of teamwork, than a few members doing most of the heavy lifting. Sample this: The share of top 100 companies to India's total market cap (BSE-listed companies' m-cap) is 67.3 per cent currently, less than what it has been when the nation hit previous milestones, such as $1 trillion, $1.5 trillion in 2007 or $2.5 trillion more recently in December 2020. In 2007, when India's m-cap topped the $1-trillion mark for the first time, the top 100 companies accounted for three-fourths of the total m-cap; at $1.5 trillion, the share was almost 80 per cent.

Sensex snaps 5-day winning streak, tanks 346 points

Sensex snaps 5-day winning streak, tanks 346 points

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Bajaj Finance was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling over 4 per cent, followed by Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Maruti and Infosys. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, SBI, HUL, Tata Steel and ITC were among the gainers.

Sensex tanks 297 points on F&O expiry

Sensex tanks 297 points on F&O expiry

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Bharti Airtel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping 2.23 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, L&T, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Maruti, Titan and Kotak Bank.

When bears came calling, Sensex tanked 1,145 points

When bears came calling, Sensex tanked 1,145 points

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Dr Reddy's was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 5 per cent, followed by M&M, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank and TCS. NSE Nifty sank 306.05 points to finish at 14,675.70.

I-T returns filing deadline extended to Sep 30

I-T returns filing deadline extended to Sep 30

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The government on Thursday extended the due date of filing income tax returns for 2020-21 for individuals by two months till September 30. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has also extended the ITR filing deadline for companies by a month till November 30. As per the income tax law, for individuals whose accounts are not required to be audited and who usually file their income tax return using ITR-1 or ITR-4 forms the deadline to file ITR is July 31. The deadline for taxpayers, like companies or firms, whose accounts are required to be audited is October 31.

Sensex jumps 484 points on IT, bank stocks

Sensex jumps 484 points on IT, bank stocks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Kotak Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 8 per cent, followed by TCS, Infosys, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech and ONGC. On the other hand, Titan, HUL, PowerGrid, NTPC and Nestle India were among the laggards. NSE Nifty advanced 126.60 points, or 1.38 per cent, to settle at 9,313.90.

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

>With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape. Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022.

India Inc gets another month to file Q4 results

India Inc gets another month to file Q4 results

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The development comes after Sebi received representations from listed entities, chartered accountant firms, and industry bodies, seeking further extension of time for filing of financial results for the quarter/half year/financial year ended March 31, 2020.

HDFC twins, RIL lift Sensex by 622 points

HDFC twins, RIL lift Sensex by 622 points

Rediff.com20 May 2020

HDFC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging over 5 per cent, followed by M&M, L&T, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Sun Pharma. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp, Bharti Airtel and Asian Paints finished in the red.

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak; gains 271 pts at close

Sensex snaps 3-day losing streak; gains 271 pts at close

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

L&T was the top gainer in the Sensex pack followed by M&M, SBI, Titan, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and Ultratech Cement.

MP governor son's death: Autopsy inconclusive, no foul play suspected

MP governor son's death: Autopsy inconclusive, no foul play suspected

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Autopsy failed to find the cause of death of MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav's son Shailesh, an accused in the the multi-crore Vyapam scam.

Weird case of why L&T lost 14 large orders in India

Weird case of why L&T lost 14 large orders in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's largest construction and engineering player, has lost as many as 14 large orders in the country because companies that don't possess adequate technical expertise and experience, of late, have won the projects by bidding lower, claimed A M Naik, non-executive chairman of L&T. But the company has made up for the losses by winning projects overseas, where it has acquired a sizeable market share amid tough competition from large global players, he said.

HDFC Bank plans mega infra revamp to tackle outages

HDFC Bank plans mega infra revamp to tackle outages

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

After facing multiple outages that irked the regulator, the country's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, is revamping its technology infrastructure by making large scale investments, wherein it is bringing new talent, getting into cloud-native stacks, a shift from the traditional monolithic IT infrastructures, and working with strategic partners for better products and services. The bank management is clear that it will do whatever it takes in line with its growth path to ramp up its technology infrastructure.

Sensex tanks 552 pts on second COVID wave fears

Sensex tanks 552 pts on second COVID wave fears

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tanking around 7 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Tata Steel, ITC and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, Sun Pharma and ONGC were among the gainers.

Coal India, NTPC 'break the jinx', report growth in Q2

Coal India, NTPC 'break the jinx', report growth in Q2

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Growth in power demand remains in negative though it is picking up as coronavirus-related restrictions are eased.

Bulls take control of D-Street as Sensex soars 646 points

Bulls take control of D-Street as Sensex soars 646 points

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

On the Sensex chart, IndusInd Bank was the biggest gainer, spurting 5.45 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, M&M, Kotak Bank, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank.

Sensex sinks 709 pts on global selloff; Nifty closes below 10k

Sensex sinks 709 pts on global selloff; Nifty closes below 10k

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

SBI was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, dropping over 5 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Hero MotoCorp and PowerGrid were among the gainers.

Sensex surges 290 points; Nifty reclaims 10,100 level

Sensex surges 290 points; Nifty reclaims 10,100 level

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 8 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Reliance Industries, HDFC, Axis Bank and SBI. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto and ONGC were among the laggards.

Centre mulls an Ordinance as income-tax litigation mounts

Centre mulls an Ordinance as income-tax litigation mounts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The government is exploring legal options, including bringing an Ordinance, to tackle the problem of income-tax litigation on reassessment notices under old, time-barred norms, according to official sources. This has come in the wake of writ petitions filed by companies and individuals in recent weeks to challenge the validity of the notices issued by the tax department between April 1 and June 30 and under the old norms.

Most stocks shine on hopes of economic recovery

Most stocks shine on hopes of economic recovery

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The market breadth has turned sharply positive since May amid hopes that a decline in Covid-19 infections will lead to a revival in the economy. At 3.8, the advance-decline ratio (ADR) for May was the best since June 2020. So far this month, the ratio has remained above three - in simpler words, for every declining stock, there were nearly four advancing stocks in May and three this month. ADR is a popular market breadth indicator, with a ratio of more than two signalling an extremely bullish undercurrent.

Sensex jumps 362 pts post RBI policy; Nifty tops 11,200

Sensex jumps 362 pts post RBI policy; Nifty tops 11,200

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 4 per cent, followed by Infosys, Bajaj Finance, TCS, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, M&M, L&T and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Highlights of RBI's monetary policy

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Rs 5,000 crore additional liquidity facility to be provided by the National Housing Bank to boost liquidity in housing sector, the RBI said.

Markets snap 8-session winning streak; Sensex drops 236 pts

Markets snap 8-session winning streak; Sensex drops 236 pts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

SBI was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank. On the other hand, HUL, ITC, L&T, Bajaj Finserv and Tech Mahindra ended with gains.

Jio ranked 5th strongest brand globally

Jio ranked 5th strongest brand globally

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's four-year-old telecom venture Reliance Jio has been ranked the fifth strongest brand globally behind the likes of Ferrari and Coca-Cola. The Brand Finance's Global 500 ranking of the strongest brands globally, which determined the relative strength of brands, is topped by WeChat, according to its annual report on most valuable and strongest global brands.

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'

Farmer enacts 'symbolic suicide' in Noida

Farmer enacts 'symbolic suicide' in Noida

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bir Singh Yadav, from Bahlolpur village in Noida, enacted the "symbolic suicide" at the Dalit Prerna Sthal where he has been camping along with scores of protestors belonging to the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti).

How Sebi plans to curb market volatility

How Sebi plans to curb market volatility

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Among other measures, for stocks in F&O segment meeting certain criteria, Market Wide Position Limit might be revised to 50 per cent of the existing levels.