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Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Will New MPC Members Cut Interest Rates?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The three day MPC meeting began on Monday and the decision will be announced on Wednesday by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

D2C brands hitch their wagon to quick-commerce

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

As quick commerce gains ground, emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are betting big on digital channels to drive growth. According to Aman Gupta, co-founder of wearables brand BoAt, new-age brands in India have been expanding at a much faster pace than expected, driven by digital channels like quick-commerce. "Investors doubted the potential of D2C brands when we started, but today there are multiple brands in the startup market that are growing on the shoulders of these digital channels," Gupta said while addressing a session at Razorpay's D2C and Retail Summit recently.

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.

Srini Pallia's job as Wipro CEO: Drive growth, stem senior-level exits

Srini Pallia's job as Wipro CEO: Drive growth, stem senior-level exits

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Wipro has once again chosen to bet on an insider who has grown through the ranks to lead the company. Srini Pallia has spent over three-decades at Wipro and it's the only company he has ever worked with. Till now, Pallia was heading the Americas-1 unit.

Are IT stocks a good contrarian bet from a one-year perspective?

Are IT stocks a good contrarian bet from a one-year perspective?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Nifty IT has been one of the worst-performing indices on the bourses this calendar year. Rising concerns of a potential global recession, which investors fear can dampen demand for export-facing domestic information technology (IT) giants, have sent the index down over 30 per cent on a year-to-date basis. By comparison, the Nifty50 Index has shed 2.8 per cent during the period, reveals data by ACE Equity.

FPIs keep debt market bets steady despite narrowing bond yield gap

FPIs keep debt market bets steady despite narrowing bond yield gap

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Despite the narrowing spread of yields between the benchmark 10-year Indian government bond and the 10-year US Treasury bond, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are continuing to invest in the domestic debt market this year -- a trend backed by a stable currency and a less volatile bond market. FPIs have been net buyers in the debt market in 2023 so far, marking the first time since 2019. The yield spread between the 10-year Indian government bond and the 10-year US Treasury note stood at 3.14 per cent on August 8 - the narrowest in over a decade.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

MFs seek greater leeway for proposed new asset class

MFs seek greater leeway for proposed new asset class

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

The new asset class (NAC) proposed by the market regulator could see diverse product offerings with high-risk strategies across equity and debt if the mutual fund (MF) industry's recommendations are incorporated into the final regulations. While the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has suggested relaxations in investment norms for NAC compared to traditional MFs, some fund houses are advocating for further relaxations in concentration norms, greater flexibility in leverage, and the ability to invest in securities currently outside the MF domain, such as unlisted debt papers and debentures, sources reveal.

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.

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.

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.

Despite giving money...: Mahadev app accused makes big claim

Despite giving money...: Mahadev app accused makes big claim

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

In the video, a man identifies himself as Shubham Soni and claims he is the owner of the Mahadev Book betting app.

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

10 Safe Stocks To Bet In Volatile Market

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

10 high dividend paying stocks across sectors that are expected to maintain or even increase their pay-outs in FY23 thanks to faster earnings growth in the last four quarters.

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Investors should not go for lump-sum investments in infrastructure funds at this point.' 'The SIP route is the best to avoid any major disappointment.'

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'As the markets are expected to remain jittery in the near term, we advise investors to use this opportunity to enter quality largecaps from a long-term perspective.'

NTPC's prospects appear robust, barring seasonal impact in August

NTPC's prospects appear robust, barring seasonal impact in August

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Power generation decelerated 4.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 155 billion units (BU) in August 2024. This was the first downtrend in many years, albeit on a high base - generation had increased 19 per cent Y-o-Y to 163 billion units (BU) in August 2023. The dip was partly due to excess rainfall, which pared cooling demand and also reduced need for irrigation.

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

While the Slavia comes in eight different variants, it's the base model that starts at around Rs 10.7 lakh that is most likely to take a bite out of the market share of its competitors, says Pavan Lall.

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek on Thursday called for the sport's governing bodies to provide players with more tools to combat online abuse

Huma Qureshi, Kapil Sharma get ED summons in app case

Huma Qureshi, Kapil Sharma get ED summons in app case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

They are understood to have promoted the Mahadev app and some had entertained guests at a wedding of a promoter of the app (application) that was held abroad.

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Olympic encore by Neeraj unlikely in Paris?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Olympics is a high-stakes and high-pressure situation and anything can happen. Guessing a medal on the basis of statistics is difficult, says Neeraj Chopra's coach Klaus Bartonietz.

Why Have Focused Funds Pulled Out Rs 27 Billion?

Why Have Focused Funds Pulled Out Rs 27 Billion?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The outflows could be a result of a mix of factors led by the underperformance of some of the larger funds amid elevated return expectations.

Match-fixing in Indian football: AIFF launches probe

Match-fixing in Indian football: AIFF launches probe

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Suspicions of match-fixing came to light in a Delhi league match on Monday when Ahbab FC, who were winning 4-0, conceded two dubious-looking own goals late in the match against Rangers FC.

Rishi, What Will Ma-In-Law Sudha Murty Think?!

Rishi, What Will Ma-In-Law Sudha Murty Think?!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

How would Sudhaji react to these photographs of her beloved son-in-law Rishi Sunak fishing?

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Armand Duplantis Dazzles In Paris

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

He is the first athlete to retain the pole vault title in nearly seven decades.

Manchester City's Demichelis accepts FA betting charge

Manchester City's Demichelis accepts FA betting charge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The 35-year-old was accused last month of committing 12 breaches of FA rules governing betting on football matches between Jan. 22-28.

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.

African lions make longest swim in search of female

African lions make longest swim in search of female

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Possibly in search of lionesses, two lion brothers swam 1.3 kilometres across an African river known to be infested with hippos and crocodiles, making it the longest documented swim for African lions with visual evidence.

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

10 Wrestling Moments In Hindi Movies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

With Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking disqualification over discrepancies in weight at the Paris Olympics just when India was keeping its fingers crossed for a sure shot victory at the finals, spirits have hit an all-time low. Art mirrors life and it won't be a surprise if our sports biopic obsessed film-makers turn this dramatic change of events into a movie one day.

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.

Now Deepfake Video About Kohli!

Now Deepfake Video About Kohli!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Superstar cricketer Virat Kohli has fallen victim to a deepfake scam as a morphed video circulates on social media depicting him endorsing an online betting app with an AI-generated voiceover.

Don't bet against America: Obama

Don't bet against America: Obama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama claimed credit for the policies employed by his administration to tackle the global economic crisis during a visit to an auto plant rescued from bankruptcy with federal aid on Tuesday, where he warned the world not to bet against America.

'Expect Sensex to cross 100,000 in next 2-3 years'

'Expect Sensex to cross 100,000 in next 2-3 years'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

'Subject to any worldwide economic collapse.'

IDF frees soldier captured by Hamas during ground op

IDF frees soldier captured by Hamas during ground op

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday said that a soldier captured by the Hamas terror group has been rescued during ground operations and she is now with her family.

'Satta ka khel': BJP vs Cong over Baghel-Mahadev app row

'Satta ka khel': BJP vs Cong over Baghel-Mahadev app row

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The Congress alleged that the claims made by the ED against Baghel are part of a "conspiracy" hatched by the BJP to tarnish the Chhattisgarh chief minister's image and asserted that the people of the state would give a befitting reply to such tactics in the upcoming Assembly poll.

PE/VC investments drop by 35% in April at $4.4 bn

PE/VC investments drop by 35% in April at $4.4 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Investments by private equity and venture capital funds declined by 35 per cent to $4.4 billion in April compared with $6.8 billion in the year-ago period, a report said on Thursday. The number of deals in April stood at 98, which was 56 per cent higher than the year-ago period, the report by EY, a consultancy firm, and industry lobby grouping IVCA said.

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'

Foreigners caught betting at Chennai Open

Foreigners caught betting at Chennai Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

The organisers of the Chennai Open unearthed a betting racket, the members of which allegedly belong to an international betting syndicate.

IBM bets big on analytics

IBM bets big on analytics

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Analytics and big data are the latest buzz words of the technology industry. But one company that is betting big on analytics is International Business Machines Corp (IBM).

Will Udhayanidhi Be Stalin's Successor?

Will Udhayanidhi Be Stalin's Successor?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Always interesting, DMK politics is going to get even more absorbing in the days to come, predicts Aditi Phadnis.