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Time to swap your ULIPs for safer bets?

Time to swap your ULIPs for safer bets?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The good news is investors can make 5 to 6 switches during a year among funds depending on the insurance companies without incurring any costs.

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Just started investing in stocks? Here's some advice

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

India Inc mourns Kalam's demise

India Inc mourns Kalam's demise

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His death is an irreparable loss to the nation'.

Jalan's report names farms eligible for bank license

Jalan's report names farms eligible for bank license

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The report contains names of entities eligible for bank licences. It was not immediately known how many applicants have been shortlisted by the high-level advisory panel.

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The IMD attributed the projection to a weakening of El Nio and the Indian Ocean Dipole turning positive.

Somdev to play Yuki in semi-final of ATP Challenger

Somdev to play Yuki in semi-final of ATP Challenger

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Top seed Somdev Devvarman won his match against Jordi Samper Montana of Spain via a walkover to set up a semi-final clash with his Indian compatriot Yuki Bhambri in the $50,000 ATP Challenger Tennis tournament in Chennai on Thursday.

How Anil Ambani can revive his group's fortune

How Anil Ambani can revive his group's fortune

Rediff.com2 May 2019

More asset sales may be only way out, though most of the group companies' ratings have been downgraded and their combined market value is now a fraction of their combined debt.

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

What the economy needs: Painful medium-term steps

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

''Even without major reforms, with a business as usual scenario, and with current inflation trends, we should be clocking around 11 to 12 per cent nominal growth.' 'That is not happening and is a source of worry,' Rathin Roy tells Arup Roychoudhury.

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The scheme would cover incidents like robbery and dacoity.

Want to play safe in 2017? Bet on banks

Want to play safe in 2017? Bet on banks

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Stocks such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank are among the top banking picks of analysts for 2017. A decline in cost of funds and treasury gains are expected to help stabilise their net interest margins

Like the poster of Cabaret?

Like the poster of Cabaret?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sensex crash: India Inc wants corrective steps soon

Sensex crash: India Inc wants corrective steps soon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

India Inc on Monday said the policymakers in the country must ensure corrective measures at the earliest to rebuild investor confidence.

Nifty tops 8,500 to end at highest close since August 2015

Nifty tops 8,500 to end at highest close since August 2015

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

ICICI Bank was the top Sensex gainer after S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB-' long-term issue ratings on the senior unsecured bonds.

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

Rediff.com27 May 2014

None of the 2,600 workers had any clue about the suspension of work notice, put up on the gate of India's oldest automobile plant last Sunday.

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Infy whistleblower questions U-turn on Panaya

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'Where is the board's accountability in this whole transaction? The members of the earlier board who participated in approving and defending these acquisition are still in the current board,' the whistleblower said in a mail sent to US SEC and Sebi.

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

China is yet again ahead of India -- now in retail banking

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

With a loan book of $268 billion, India's retail banking is now ahead of Russia, Malaysia and Mexico but behind China, Brazil and Thailand

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

Adobe, Microsoft and Google among India's 50 best IT & ITeS companies

Adobe, Microsoft and Google among India's 50 best IT & ITeS companies

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Unique benefits, work-life balance, and fair share of profits were the top three areas where MNCs fared better over Indian companies

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Infosys rebuts Murthy over pay hike for COO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'Pravin Rao's commitment and contribution to the company has been immense, and his partnership over the past three years has been critical to the successes and growth of our company,' said Vishal Sikka, chief executive officer at Infosys.

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Independent directors feel the heat as frauds take centre stage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

More than 1,000 independent directors have quit since January 2017; more could be on their way out

Note ban shadow lingers over one in four BSE 200 stocks

Note ban shadow lingers over one in four BSE 200 stocks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Quite a few large- and mid-cap stocks are yet to recover from the note ban, pharma, banking and rural demand-based industries among laggards.

An honest letter to Tiger Woods

An honest letter to Tiger Woods

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Change your game. You should play with a new game of shorter drives and enter tournaments where length off the tees is not so critical, writes Siddharth Shriram in a note to the golfing great.

An honest letter to Tiger Woods

An honest letter to Tiger Woods

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Change your game. You should play with a new game of shorter drives and enter tournaments where length off the tees is not so critical, writes Siddharth Shriram in a note to the golfing great.

A teacher like no one else

A teacher like no one else

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Anjuli Bhargava discovers Brand Abha Adams.

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

For the traditionalists, wars on Twitter and Facebook smack of immaturity.

India Inc strikes 113 PE deals worth $2.1 bn in Q2

India Inc strikes 113 PE deals worth $2.1 bn in Q2

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Grant Thornton reports says total value of deals in 2013 crosses $8 bn, up 34% from the year-ago period, momentum likely to continue

'I can give my life for Rajinikanth'

'I can give my life for Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Mumbai fans celebrate the release of Rajinikanth's latest film, Kabali.

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Infy founders red-flag governance issues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sore points: Sikka's salary, high severance pay to executives, poor disclosures.

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

India Inc presses FM on tax laws

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

On the telecom sector, he demanded auctioning of more spectrum.

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Shyam Srinivasan on Federal Bank's vision, and more

Shyam Srinivasan on Federal Bank's vision, and more

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

It has been a decade since Shyam Srinivasan took over as managing director and chief executive officer at Federal Bank. He wants to ramp up the bank's unsecured lending going ahead even as it homes into the space vacated by competition. Reappointed for a fresh three-year term as the bank's helmsman, he spoke to Hamsini Karthik on the plot ahead.

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Axis Bank emerged as the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 6.62 per cent, followed by SBI at 5.88 per cent.

RBI's 0.25% rate cut not enough to propel growth, says India Inc

RBI's 0.25% rate cut not enough to propel growth, says India Inc

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

RBI had previously cut repo rate by 0.25 per cent each in January and March.

Chandra's Midas touch helps Tata group profit to rise 35%

Chandra's Midas touch helps Tata group profit to rise 35%

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

On the other hand, the group's two traditional cash cows, TCS and Tata Motors' subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover, are slowing as other businesses pick up pace

Train passengers to get insurance for just Re 1!

Train passengers to get insurance for just Re 1!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The premium amount will be automatically added to the ticket fare if the passenger opts for insurance.

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

RBI rate cut to boost investor sentiment: India Inc

RBI rate cut to boost investor sentiment: India Inc

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Encouraged by softening inflation, the RBI on Thursday decided to cut the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent to 7.75 per cent with a view to boost growth.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

'I thank Sehwag for encouraging hate'

'I thank Sehwag for encouraging hate'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

'Someone told me on Facebook that 2017 will be the last year of my life.' 'I am speaking up only because innocent students were physically abused and that is not correct.'