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Healthcare IPOs See A Surge In 2025

Healthcare IPOs See A Surge In 2025

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The surge has come alongside a decline in average issue sizes and more muted listing-day returns compared with last year.

Putin orders N-drills amid uncertainty over Trump meet to end Ukraine war

Putin orders N-drills amid uncertainty over Trump meet to end Ukraine war

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin supervised strategic nuclear forces drills amid uncertainty surrounding a potential summit with US President Donald Trump to address the Ukraine conflict.

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.' 'Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.'

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Kyrgios overpowers Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes' showdown

Equity MFs Cool Off; SIPs Soar

Equity MFs Cool Off; SIPs Soar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'AUM reached an all-time high of Rs 79.9 trillion in October 2025, driven by strong retail participation and record SIP inflows of Rs 29,529 crore from over 94.5 million contributing accounts.'

Top 10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12

Top 10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In today's dynamic economic landscape, commerce and management education is crucial for a global career, says Nayagam PP.

112,000 Tech Jobs Have Vanished In 2025 So Far

112,000 Tech Jobs Have Vanished In 2025 So Far

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

...compared with 153,000 in all of 2024.

'90% of Aravalli region...': Govt dismisses 'relaxation' claim

'90% of Aravalli region...': Govt dismisses 'relaxation' claim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The Centre has rejected claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining, asserting that 90 per cent of the region will remain protected and citing a Supreme Court-ordered freeze on new mining leases.

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Is India Standing Alone in 2025?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The 2025 US National Security Strategy marks a major pullback, with America turning backward and effectively allowing China greater dominance in Asia. while long-time partners like India are left to face an increasingly unstable global order largely on their own, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

China using LAC calm to stabilise India ties, curb US closeness: US report

China using LAC calm to stabilise India ties, curb US closeness: US report

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The agreement was to disengage from remaining standoff sites along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), two days before a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Indian Hotels Q2 net rises 15%, excluding one-off gain of 2024

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) net profit rose 15 per cent in the second quarter after excluding the one-off exceptional gain of Rs 307 crore in the previous year. Net profit fell 45 per cent when compared with the previous year's earnings after including a one-off gain.

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the price will be far higher, and the room for boldness far smaller -- the opportunity may well be lost by then. The question is no longer whether this can or should be done, points out Varun Arya.

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Centre races to rescue failing power discoms

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

After four failed reform drives, a new plan aims to rescue India's debt-laden power discoms through privatisation, accountability and long-term financial fixes.

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows

RBI steers away from aggressive intervention as rupee touches new lows

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

As the rupee remains under pressure due to several headwinds and the uncertainty around the India-US trade deal, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been stepping in only to calm volatility, not to stop the fall.

TCS, TPG to invest Rs 18,000 cr in data centre biz

TCS, TPG to invest Rs 18,000 cr in data centre biz

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The country's largest IT services company TCS on Thursday announced a tie-up with private equity major TPG for its upcoming data centre business, in which both the partners aim to invest Rs 18,000 crore. TPG will invest $1 billion or around Rs 8,870 crore in the AI data centre business christened as 'Hypervault', and hold a stake between 27.5-49 per cent in the venture.

India, Russia to ink pact for skilled migration during Putin's visit

India, Russia to ink pact for skilled migration during Putin's visit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

India and Russia are expected to sign a bilateral mobility agreement during President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, establishing a framework for legal migration, worker protection, and expansion of skilled Indian manpower in Russia.

Debt reduction, joint venture benefits positive for JSW Steel

Debt reduction, joint venture benefits positive for JSW Steel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

JSW Steel Ltd (JSTL) has announced a restructuring that unlocks value from Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL) and changes the balance-sheet. JSTL will do a slump sale of 50 per cent stake in BPSL to Japan's JFE Steel in two equal tranches, totalling Rs 15,700 crore in cash.

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Digital Connexion lines up $11 bn for data centres

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Digital Connexion, a joint venture between Brookfield, Reliance Industries and Digital Realty, on Wednesday announced an investment of $11 billion till 2030 for building 1 gigawatt (Gw) state-of-the-art AI-native, purpose-built data centres in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes

Trade unions to go on strike in Feb, demand withdrawal of labour codes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Trade unions have decided to launch a phased, consistent struggle to press for the withdrawal of the labour codes and go on a countrywide general strike in February next year, a statement said on Tuesday. The date of the strike will be announced on 22nd December 2025 in the next meeting of the joint forum of central trade unions, a statement said.

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

For most IPL teams, the 2026 mini auction will be all about strategic buys and role-specific additions, while for a couple of others, it is going to be a captain-centric affair.

'India Reasserting Control Over Digital Economy'

'India Reasserting Control Over Digital Economy'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'What we are seeing today is India stepping into its digital confidence, not as a follower but a leader.'

LG India profit declines 27.3%

LG India profit declines 27.3%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

LG Electronics India saw its net profit decline by 27.3 per cent due to margin pressures witnessed in the second quarter. Its net sales in the quarter marginally rose 0.9 per cent to Rs 6,170.4 crore in the July-September quarter.

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

IPL 2026 Auction: Shock Buys Became A Recurring Theme

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IPL Auction 2026 was not just about money; it was a celebration of ambition, opportunity, and the unrelenting belief that the next big star could come from anywhere.

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

Marico Q2 net down 0.7%

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

The consolidated net profit of Marico, the maker of Parachute coconut oil, declined 0.7 per cent in the second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26).

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

'We Are Poised For An Exciting 2026'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'Earnings growth will be the main driver of India's market in 2026, with profits expected to rise 9% to 10% in H2 FY26 and accelerate to 12% to 15% in FY27.'

'Marathi Votes Alone Won't Save Thackerays'

'Marathi Votes Alone Won't Save Thackerays'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

'This is purely transactional politics -- there exists no family reunion as such.'

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

With firefighting behind them, insurers can now shift gears and focus on growth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Recent years have been turbulent for the insurance industry due to direct and indirect tax reforms, regulatory overhaul and other external pressures. The events cumulatively slowed growth rate to single digits from the high teens seen earlier.

Is Pakistan's Rise Wake-Up Call For India?

Is Pakistan's Rise Wake-Up Call For India?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

New Delhi might have loudly welcomed an age of multipolarity, hedging and strategic autonomy. But it seems the winner in that game is Islamabad, not us, points out Mihir S Sharma.

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'

Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The move offers flexibility in compliance but also places penalties squarely on the designated manager of such a pool.

What The 1962 War Taught The Chinese

What The 1962 War Taught The Chinese

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The fierce battles of Galwan, Rezang La, Gurung Hill, and Walong taught the PLA a hard lesson: Fighting the Indian Army would never be easy or inexpensive.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Gill's comments deepen mystery over Shami's future

Gill's comments deepen mystery over Shami's future

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Shami, 35, was left out of India's 15-member squad for the two home Tests against South Africa, scheduled to commence on Friday at the famed Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Before his most recent snub, Shami had openly expressed his disappointment about being sidelined from India's recent Test fixtures.

Ola Electric auto biz turns profitable in Q2; gross margins expand to 30.7%

Ola Electric auto biz turns profitable in Q2; gross margins expand to 30.7%

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Ola Electric on Thursday said its automobile business turned profitable in the quarter ended September 2025 with pre-tax earnings growing by 0.3 per cent against a contraction of 5.3 per cent in the preceding three months.

Top Government Exams In 2026

Top Government Exams In 2026

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, breaks down the top government competitive exams aspirants can target in 2026, along with their eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus essentials and preparation strategies.

India-Russia to co-produce country's first passenger aircraft

India-Russia to co-produce country's first passenger aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

India and Russia have agreed to jointly produce a twin-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft for short-haul flights, marking a significant step in their strategic ties. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed an agreement for the production of SJ-100 aircraft in India.

ITC Hotels Q2 profit up 74% at Rs 133 cr

ITC Hotels Q2 profit up 74% at Rs 133 cr

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

ITC Hotels on Friday reported nearly 74 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at Rs 133.29 crore, on higher revenue from operations. The company, which listed on the stock exchanges earlier this year post its demerger from ITC Limited, had posted a net profit of Rs 76.63 crore a year ago.

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

How India Can Beat Global Tech Giants

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC.