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Sensex ends FY18 with 11.30% gain; investors richer by Rs 20.70 lakh cr

Sensex ends FY18 with 11.30% gain; investors richer by Rs 20.70 lakh cr

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Tata Steel was the day's worst performer in the Sensex pack, plunging 3.25 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel at 3.05 per cent.

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Review: Saif's stock rises in unoriginal Baazaar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'He is evil in its most hypnotic, powerful, persuasive, expressive and exonerated avatar,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Markets scale new peaks; Nifty ends above 8,100

Markets scale new peaks; Nifty ends above 8,100

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Sensex hit a record high of 27,225.85 and Nifty hit a record high of 8,141.90 in the intra-day trades today.

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Why IL&FS crisis has made investors so nervous

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Given that there are hundreds of players in the shadow banking space, it's hard to make a credible estimate of potential NPAs. That creates more scope for panic, says Devangshu Datta.

Markets end flat; telcos rally on tariff hike hopes

Markets end flat; telcos rally on tariff hike hopes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Telecom shares rallied on hopes that they would hike tariffs after huge investments to acquire spectrum.

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Poland assures support for India's bid for NSG membership, UNSC seat

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

VP Ansari thanked Polish leadership for its support to India's bid for NSG membership,

'The medium-term correction isn't over still'

'The medium-term correction isn't over still'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh

'No place in India can compare to the strategic importance of Leh'

'No place in India can compare to the strategic importance of Leh'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'The Ladakh Scouts are a fantastic mountain troops suited to this terrain.' 'Other troops have to first get acclimatised, but these men are tough mountain people.'

Rupee weakens ahead of US jobs data, shares fall

Rupee weakens ahead of US jobs data, shares fall

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Forex dealers said besides the dollar's gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from importers for the American unit put pressure on the rupee but a higher opening in the domestic equity market capped losses.

Pakistani court stops airing of Indian, foreign films on TV

Pakistani court stops airing of Indian, foreign films on TV

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Pakistani court has stopped the screening of foreign films, serials and television shows, especially Indian content, on the country's TV channels, triggering panic and outrage among exhibitors and viewers.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

What spooked the markets on Friday?

What spooked the markets on Friday?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Market players said the sell-off was triggered by pessimism that the government may not be able to balance growth with macro-stability.

US does a U-turn, lauds India's IPR

US does a U-turn, lauds India's IPR

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Dispute over IPR was a bone of contention in bilateral ties till a couple of months ago.

After a brief fall; sensex ends flat; FMCG, auto drag

After a brief fall; sensex ends flat; FMCG, auto drag

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended down 71 points at 26,710 and the 50-share Nifty lost 38 points to close at 8,030.

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

What did Modi and Xi's 9th meeting achieve?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

China continues to hold out on fingering Pakistan as the 'mothership of terror,' declaring Masood Azhar a terrorist at the UN, and India's membership of the NSG, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Bankers hope RBI steps will reverse after Re stability

Bankers hope RBI steps will reverse after Re stability

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The rupee had earlier this month touched a life time low of 61.21 to a dollar.

Saffron surge to keep bulls on the front foot

Saffron surge to keep bulls on the front foot

Rediff.com17 May 2014

It was a case of 'buy on hopes and sell on news' as the Indian market posted only modest gains despite a landslide victory to Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Why BJP should be grateful to Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'A close relationship between India Inc and the government cannot help the BJP win elections.' 'While Opposition parties may feel good about Mr Bajaj criticising the Modi regime, the BJP should be seeing the indictment as a political boon,' says A K Bhattacharya.

DeMo: 'Everyone is in a wait-and-watch mode'

DeMo: 'Everyone is in a wait-and-watch mode'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'The Street is divided on when we could recover from demonetisation.' 'The government believes it is a pain at best for two quarters.' 'Some analysts feel the impact could be felt for two-three quarters and some that it could last for 12 to 15 months.' 'Investors are stuck in a no-action zone.'

RBI keeps rates on hold; says Budget key to more easing

RBI keeps rates on hold; says Budget key to more easing

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The repo or short term lending rate remains unchanged at 6.75 per cent and the reverse repo rate at 7.75 per cent.

Markets end tad higher after late-recovery

Markets end tad higher after late-recovery

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

BSE auto index surged 2%, capital goods, healthcare and oil & gas indices also up.

India-Japan ties unnerve China

India-Japan ties unnerve China

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley leaves for Tokyo on Sunday evening for a security dialogue with Japan, a visit that acquires huge significance after North Korea's hydrogen bomb test on Sunday morning.

Sensex soars 245 points to near 2-month high, Nifty tops 8200-mark

Sensex soars 245 points to near 2-month high, Nifty tops 8200-mark

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Buying activity was so strong that all the sectoral indices except IT and technology ended in the green, rising by up to 3 per cent

Unlike Moody's, S&P keeps India rating unchanged; unfair, says govt

Unlike Moody's, S&P keeps India rating unchanged; unfair, says govt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The global ratings agency keeps India's sovereign rating unchanged at 'BBB-' with stable outlook

Nifty gave one bullish signal

Nifty gave one bullish signal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Nifty recorded higher highs in the past week.

Pakistan ready with back-up plan if India refuses to play: PCB

Pakistan ready with back-up plan if India refuses to play: PCB

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that the PCB has been working on a back up plan if India refuses to play the bilateral series in the United Arab Emirates in December.

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Investment announcement for $100 bn over 5 years likely.

Markets end flat; SBI gains over 2% as banking stocks rally

Markets end flat; SBI gains over 2% as banking stocks rally

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Nifty saw the biggest weekly gain since the first week of September and comfortably maintained its crucial 8250 levels in today's session

5 things to know about negative interest rate policy

5 things to know about negative interest rate policy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.

iPhone privacy: Apple grapples with internal conflicts

iPhone privacy: Apple grapples with internal conflicts

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Apple is loathe to use customer data to deliver targeted advertising.

Markets end flat, Sensex gains 38 points

Markets end flat, Sensex gains 38 points

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Sensex gained 38.18 points or 0.15% at 25,918.95 and Nifty ended higher by 12.50 points or 0.16% at 7,739.55.

Retrospective benefits on gratuity not on the cards

Retrospective benefits on gratuity not on the cards

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The law was amended to bring parity between public and private sector employees (including PSUs) after the gratuity limit was raised for central government on similar lines

India best emerging market structurally: BNP

India best emerging market structurally: BNP

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The banks says that valuations are reasonable.

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.

Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble

Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Ahead of the Kumbh Mela from January-March 2019 at Prayag, the tanneries have been asked to shut down to stop discharge of effluents into the Ganga.

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

GST and anti-profiteering: Can it work?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'These provisions may even be seen to be a threat to burgeoning businesses, since they would view every announcement of a rate cut as a starter's pistol that triggers a long race to adjust prices and to justify the adjustment,' argue Rashmi Deshpande and Anjali Krishnan.

India's Modi promises US CEOs a return to market reforms

India's Modi promises US CEOs a return to market reforms

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

US congressional leaders on trade and finance wrote to the US International Trade Commission calling for a second investigation into India's 'unfair' trade practices, detailing any changes under Modi.

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Auto stocks Hero MotoCorp and Mahindra & Mahindra gained 1-2 per cent on the back of strong sales in the month of September.

Sharif's meet with Modi 'much better than expected': Pak advisor

Sharif's meet with Modi 'much better than expected': Pak advisor

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The Kashmir issue was raised by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during his first meeting with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, a top Pakistani advisor said on Wednesday, discounting reports that the issue was sidelined during the talks.

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Between Friday's and Monday's close: Yields on 10-year bonds up 6 basis points, rupee slides 13 paise against dollar, Sensex ends flat