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Markets rally make investors richer by Rs 10.58 lakh cr in three days

Markets rally make investors richer by Rs 10.58 lakh cr in three days

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Investors' wealth soared by Rs 10.58 lakh crore in three days of the market rally, where the BSE benchmark jumped over 2 per cent, and hit an all-time high on Monday. Extending its winning momentum to the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 363.20 points or 0.49 per cent to settle at 74,014.55. During the day, it zoomed 603.27 points or 0.81 per cent to hit its record high of 74,254.62.

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.'

CA doesn't want players to promote betting, alcohol in IPL

CA doesn't want players to promote betting, alcohol in IPL

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Australian cricketers, including big buys Glenn Maxwell and Jhye Richardson, are going to be part of the action.

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

Rediff.com6 May 2024

As Mumbai's real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city's private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business pie, particularly betting on high-value customers. Adani Electricity Mumbai (AEML), the subsidiary which houses Adani Energy Solutions' Mumbai distribution business, recorded a six per cent growth in total units sold in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), the company's presentation shows. This gain came at over 13 per cent growth in the year-ago period.

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Air Fryers, Sizzling Beer, Cheese Sandwiches

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead

Father of Mahadev app scam accused found dead

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The body of Sushil Das (62), who was missing since the last two days, was found in a well at Achhoti village under Anda police station limits on Tuesday afternoon and prima facie it looks like a case of suicide, Durg Senior Superintendent of Police Ram Gopal Garg said.

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Red Bull have won 20 of the 21 races so far, another F1 record, and Verstappen has won in Abu Dhabi for the past three years. Both titles have already been clinched.

Global supply, margin pressures overhang for Indian steelmakers' stocks

Global supply, margin pressures overhang for Indian steelmakers' stocks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Analysts are advising a cautious stance on the steel sector due to a combination of factors. The major one is that China has maintained momentum on steel exports in CY24 and there could also be domestic over-supply in the medium-term. Trade data for Jan-Feb'24 shows that China's finished steel exports rose 31 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 15.9 MT.

Arbaaz Khan 'confesses' to placing bets on IPL matches

Arbaaz Khan 'confesses' to placing bets on IPL matches

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

The actor's name cropped up during the investigation of a bookie, Sonu Jalan, who was arrested by the police on Tuesday.

BSE, NSE end in red; Sensex slumps 434 points

BSE, NSE end in red; Sensex slumps 434 points

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In the Sensex pack, 20 stocks ended in the red while 37 of the Nifty constituents closed the session with losses. NTPC was the biggest loser among the Sensex constituents, ending with a loss of 2.71 per cent.

Sponsor MF contributions near Rs 1 trn

Sponsor MF contributions near Rs 1 trn

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mutual fund bets in their own schemes are nearing the Rs 1 trillion mark. The total value of sponsor and associate investments across all categories of schemes touched Rs 95,058 crore in February, according to a Business Standard analysis of data from industry body the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). This represents a 28.9 per cent increase over March 2023.

Mahadev app: Courier boy firm on allegation against Baghel, ED tells court

Mahadev app: Courier boy firm on allegation against Baghel, ED tells court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The ED said Das stated that his first statement given to the agency on November 3 last year in which he cited Baghel's name was "true and correct".

Safe-bet BAFs take the back seat as investors turn to riskier funds

Safe-bet BAFs take the back seat as investors turn to riskier funds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Balanced advantage funds (BAFs) were popular in the later part of 2021 and continued to see good inflows until some months back as investors looked for safer options amid over-valuation concerns. As such concerns ease, investors are turning to riskier funds and shifting from BAFs. Redemptions from the hybrid fund category have exceeded in six of the last seven months, with investors pulling out a net of Rs 3,140 crore during the seven-month period.

Why Multi-Cap Funds Are Best Bet

Why Multi-Cap Funds Are Best Bet

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Enter multi-cap funds only if you can stay invested for the long term.

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

24 hours was all it took for the Congress to overturn its decision to boycott the TV debates on the exit poll results. Sudhir Bisht offers an explanation.

There's Something Special About Sahiba!

There's Something Special About Sahiba!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

She has mastered the art of chic dressing; be it sultry moments by the seaside or vacays in the hills.

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Titan, a good bet for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Titan accounted for 59.6 per cent of his disclosed portfolio at Rs 8,355 crore. This is more than 10 times the next biggest holding, Federal Bank, at Rs 619 crore.

Volkswagen is betting on Virtus to gain market share in India

Volkswagen is betting on Virtus to gain market share in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Amid a rush of sport utility vehicle sales, Volkswagen is betting on its premium mid-sized sedan - the Virtus - to gain market share in India. The Volkswagen Virtus is the second product under the India 2.0 project being developed on the MQB-A0 IN platform, with up to 95 per cent localisation levels. In February, the company registered an 84 per cent year-on-year growth in sales, primarily driving on the Taigun it launched last year.

Adani in talks with sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 bn

Adani in talks with sovereign funds to raise up to $2.6 bn

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Adani group is in advanced talks with top sovereign funds based in West Asia to raise up to $2.6 billion for its airport expansion and green hydrogen projects. The group, which expects to close the ongoing financial year ending March with Rs 80,000 crore of Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation), has held a series of road shows in London, Dubai, and Singapore with potential investors, briefing them about their future growth plans. The group's flagship, Adani Enterprises, may dilute part of its stake in the airport-holding firm and/or the green hydrogen business to these funds, which are keen to invest in the Indian infrastructure sector, said a source close to the development.

Recipe: Bethica's Butter Garlic Green Matar

Recipe: Bethica's Butter Garlic Green Matar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A quick side-dish that's a good addition to the dal-chawal combo.

Analysts bearish on Wipro after Delaporte's exit, see up to 15% downside

Analysts bearish on Wipro after Delaporte's exit, see up to 15% downside

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Even as Srini Pallia, a Wipro veteran, is set to take charge as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, analysts expect the stock's underperformance to continue in the near-future. This, they believe, will be on the back of likely loss of market share, and difficult business environment. "We expect Wipro to underperform peers on growth once again in FY25 as channel checks and media reports suggest Wipro is losing share with select clients across multiple verticals.

28% GST on online gaming, casinos, horse race clubs get Cabinet nod

28% GST on online gaming, casinos, horse race clubs get Cabinet nod

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved changes to GST laws to levy a 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse race clubs, sources said. The amendments to the Central GST (CGST) and Integrated GST (IGST) acts, which were approved by the GST Council last week, are likely to be introduced in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, which will end on August 11. The GST Council in its 51st meeting on August 2 recommended amendments to the Schedule III of the CGST Act, 2017, to provide clarity on the taxation of supplies in casinos, horse racing and online gaming.

How Australia's physio got maximum from 'dead' Maxi...

How Australia's physio got maximum from 'dead' Maxi...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Australia's physiotherapist Nick Jones's advise got a "dead man" stand on his feet. The result was an epic World Cup knock that will be talked about for a long time to come.

England coach Brendon McCullum let off the hook

England coach Brendon McCullum let off the hook

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The ECB said no action will be taken against England head coach Brendon McCullum, who was under scrutiny for his association with a betting company.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

Entrepreneurs, $20 Bn Is Waiting For You

Entrepreneurs, $20 Bn Is Waiting For You

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'In the next 15-20 years, India will have at least 50 new (AI-driven) billion-dollar companies that are going to solve problems for the largest companies around the world.'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

'Pressure Of Box Office Is Very High'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Success is in the hands of the audience. I learn from what they like or dislike, and take the next step further.'

Malaysian shuttlers banned for betting, fixing offences

Malaysian shuttlers banned for betting, fixing offences

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Malaysian shuttlers Tan Chun Seang and Zulfadli Zulkiffli have received 15- and 20-year bans after being found guilty of offences relating to "betting, wagering and irregular match results", Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Wednesday.

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

'India Offers Once In A Lifetime Opportunity To Create Wealth'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'We see mid-and small-caps as a real pot of gold.' 'From a 10-15 years perspective, mid-and small-cap are likely to outperform the larger index, as they have done in the past.'

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Binny bets big on women's cricket gaining popularity

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"Surprisingly, not as popular as men's cricket but women's cricket is going to get very popular. The game has taken giant strides in the last two-three years. Hope a lot of people come to watch the tournament,"

Should you still bet on BAFs or move back to FDs?

Should you still bet on BAFs or move back to FDs?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Now that bank FD rates have gone up and most BAFs haven't delivered good returns, these investors are likely to be moving back to FDs, observed a senior MF distributor. The performance of BAFs in the past year has been mixed.

Can Voda Idea play on the front foot in a market fast resembling a duopoly?

Can Voda Idea play on the front foot in a market fast resembling a duopoly?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

In August 2021, Nick Read, chief executive of Vodafone Plc at the time, did not mince his words while speaking about the India business in an earnings call. Replying to an analyst's question on Vodafone Idea, a venture with the Aditya Birla Group that had piled on huge debts and worrisome losses, Read described it as a highly stressed situation that "they (Vodafone Idea) are trying to navigate... "We, as a group, try to provide them as much practical support as we can, but I want to make it very clear, we are not putting any additional equity into India.''

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Facing protests from a section of the Rajput community over Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh -- a Rajput-dominated seat -- is hoping that the 'Modi factor' and the development work undertaken by his government will help it retain the Lok Sabha constituency.

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Macron promises to swim in dirty Seine river

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Paris has been working on cleaning up the Seine so that people can swim in it again, as was the case during the 1900 Paris Olympics. But a sewer problem last summer led to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event.

Safest bet is to bet on yourself: 30-year-old CEO

Safest bet is to bet on yourself: 30-year-old CEO

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

BucketFeet exists to make to make everyone's story more interesting and create connections, says Raaja Nemani.

IPL betting: Actor Arbaaz Khan summoned by Thane Police

IPL betting: Actor Arbaaz Khan summoned by Thane Police

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Bollywood actor-producer and Salman Khan's brother Arbaaz Khan was on Friday summoned by the Thane police for questioning, in the Indian Premier League betting scam.

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Prior to the strike, bookies were expecting 200-230 seats for the BJP in the coming polls, for which they were offering 1:1 odds (Re 1 win for every rupee bet). But now they are anticipating 245-251 seats for the party and over 300 for the NDA, more than enough to form the next government, reports Rajesh Bayani.

Mutual funds' equity bets touch record Rs 1.73 trillion in FY23

Mutual funds' equity bets touch record Rs 1.73 trillion in FY23

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) invested a record Rs 1.73 trillion in equities in the financial year 2022-23 (FY23), providing strong support to the Indian markets at a time when foreign investors were redeeming their holdings. They exceeded the previous high of nearly Rs 1.72 trillion investment in equities in FY22. The data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) shows MFs were net buyers in the equity market in eleven of the twelve months last financial year.

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Home construction: Analysts bet on pipe makers; wary on tile, paint segment

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Notwithstanding expectations of a pick-up in construction activity during a seasonally strong January-March quarter (fourth quarter) of 2022-23 (FY23), analysts are cautiously optimistic about the building material sector - encompassing paints, pipes, wood panels, tiles, metals, and cement - as volatile input costs, coupled with fears of a global slowdown, are making demand projections uncertain. Against this backdrop, analysts suggest investors stay selective and pick stocks of companies with stronger brand recall, expanding distribution network, diversified product profile, healthier balance sheet, and sustainable cash flow. "The government's various proposals under Budget 2023-24 (FY24) may lead to the building material segment growing between 8 per cent and 12 per cent for the next five years.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.