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Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way

Indian banks in Canada fear biz loss amid row

Indian banks in Canada fear biz loss amid row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

If there is a decline in the number of Indian students pursuing higher studies in Canada due to the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, it may have implications for Indian banks operating in the North American country, senior bank officials said.

A doctor can be held liable for negligence only when....: SC

A doctor can be held liable for negligence only when....: SC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Pankaj Mithal said when reasonable care, expected of the medical professional, was extended or rendered to the patient unless contrary was proved, it would not be a case for actionable negligence.

Worst-ever show in Maharashtra weakens Cong's role in INDIA bloc

Worst-ever show in Maharashtra weakens Cong's role in INDIA bloc

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The Congress continued its losing spree on Saturday posting its worst-ever show in Maharashtra and ending up a distant junior partner to the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in Jharkhand, further diminishing its role in the opposition bloc as other allies perform better.

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Global brokerage firm CLSA has reversed its early tactical shift from Indian equities to Chinese stocks, and has decided to raise India allocation while cutting exposure to China. In its report titled 'Pouncing Tiger, Prevaricating Dragon', CLSA cited challenges facing Chinese markets in the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory in the US elections as the reason for the move. "Misfortune can happen in threes. So it has played out for Chinese equities over the past week.

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

These 10 stocks represent the best mix of value and growth, offering relatively low price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, a high return on equity, and sufficiently high potential from current levels.

Mid- and small-cap MFs attract Rs 30,350 cr in H1 FY25

Mid- and small-cap MFs attract Rs 30,350 cr in H1 FY25

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Mid-cap and small-cap mutual fund schemes have continued to attract strong investor interest, garnering nearly Rs 30,350 crore in inflows during the April-September period of the current financial year, driven by impressive returns delivered by these segments. In comparison, the cumulative inflow into mid-cap and small-cap funds stood at Rs 32,924 crore during the same period last year, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi).

Will Singham Again Earn 300 Cr Plus?

Will Singham Again Earn 300 Cr Plus?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

With the Ramayana as the central element, the coming together of Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh and Tiger Shroff along with Kareena Kapoor and Deepika Padukone upped the superstar quotient further.

Rahul Dravid's son Samit thrills fans with huge six in T20 game!

Rahul Dravid's son Samit thrills fans with huge six in T20 game!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Rahul Dravid's son Samit evoked comparisons with his legendary father after hitting a massive six during the Maharaja Trophy T20 match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's iconic opener, Virender Sehwag.

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Is Rahul or Priyanka the future of Congress?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, would visit Parliament as a teenager to listen to her father Rajiv Gandhi speak as prime minister.

Cement Inc valuation hits new peaks despite weak earnings

Cement Inc valuation hits new peaks despite weak earnings

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

There has been a sharp slowdown in revenue and profit growth in the cement sector in recent quarters but it is yet to show in the share prices of cement companies. On the contrary, there has been a rally in cement stocks and a re-rating of their equity valuation in the past three years despite an earnings contraction during the period.

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

While Canada denies harbouring extremists or terrorists, Kugelman pointed out that India remains firm in its disagreement.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

Facebook, Instagram Plan To Combat Scams

Facebook, Instagram Plan To Combat Scams

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Facial Recognition Technology will be deployed to counter celebrity-bait scams.

What Are MNC Funds?

What Are MNC Funds?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

MNC funds invest in companies where foreign promoters have more than 50 per cent shareholding.

Winnie the Pooh Protests Xi Jinping!

Winnie the Pooh Protests Xi Jinping!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Hungarians in Budapest used the beloved children's book character Winnie The Pooh to protest against Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to their country. Over the years Winnie the Pooh has been used to represent -- and criticise -- Xi Jinping.

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Watch her in hand-to-hand combat, wielding guns, firing weapons and breaking bones like a beast in some of the sleekly done one-take sequences. She also owns some emotionally-charged moments within the same dramatic beat, observes Mayur Sanap.

Shanto leads B'desh to safe shores on rain-marred day

Shanto leads B'desh to safe shores on rain-marred day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Mominul Haque was batting on 40 with Mushfiqur Rahim on six at the other end when bad light forced players off the pitch and rain followed soon after.

Sizzling Suzlon may rake in more moolah

Sizzling Suzlon may rake in more moolah

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Once declared a dud stock, Suzlon has generated stellar returns for investors thus far this calendar year. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, Suzlon's share price has doubled investor wealth by soaring 109.35 per cent on the bourses. By comparison, the benchmark BSE Sensex has gained just 11.2 per cent.

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed 8,468 such complaints in FY24.

Kohli-Tendulkar comparison unfair, says Yuvraj

Kohli-Tendulkar comparison unfair, says Yuvraj

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Yuvraj Singh feels Virat Kohli is the best batsman of this generation, but it unfair to compare India's Test captain with Sachin Tendulkar.

2024: Top 10 International Films

2024: Top 10 International Films

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals held in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India.

Early-bird net profit growth slowest in 7 qtrs

Early-bird net profit growth slowest in 7 qtrs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The early-bird results for the April-June quarter of 2024 (Q1FY25) hint at a slowdown in corporate revenues and profits in FY25. Corporate profits might face headwinds from a continued revenue growth slowdown and a reversal in margin gains from lower commodity and energy prices in FY24. The combined net profit (adjusted for exceptional gains and losses) of the 210 companies that have declared their Q1FY25 results so far is down 4.2 per cent from the year-ago period - their worst showing in seven quarters.

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

GRE Quant comparison: Strategies & practice

GRE Quant comparison: Strategies & practice

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Quant comparison is the most interesting and possibly the highest scoring section in the GRE quant section. Here are some parctice questions.

India vs China: How leading brokerages are positioned across Asian equities

India vs China: How leading brokerages are positioned across Asian equities

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The recent stimulus measures announced by China have seen most analysts sit up and take notice.

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

Fans find ways to enjoy Euros on the cheap!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Cost-conscious fans for whom budgets are tight but Euro 2024 is unmissable are parking for free in German forests, lugging crates of supermarket beer to drink outside the fan zones

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) caution on inflation, highlighted during the recent monetary policy meeting, may put investors' faith in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks to test, analysts said. They, however, believe FMCG stocks may ride through this near-term investor anxiety as related companies are, typically, well-equipped to handle inflation due to their pricing power and steady demand for essential goods.

Why Households Are Shifting Funds To Equities

Why Households Are Shifting Funds To Equities

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Allocation to bank deposits -- fixed deposits, savings account deposits, and current account deposits -- came down.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

'Hindutva Tsunami Has Swept Maharashtra'

'Hindutva Tsunami Has Swept Maharashtra'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'More than 9.5% new voters have been added to the electoral voters' list compared to the 2024 Lok Sabha election.' 'This led to an increase in about 5% to 6% in total votes polled for this assembly election.' 'That has tilted hugely in our favour because we worked hard for registration of these voters and concentrated on bringing out these new voters out during this assembly election.'

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Samvat 2081: Will Gold, Silver Sparkle?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Higher interest rates make gold less attractive as it doesn't generate yield.' 'However, with rates set to fall, the tables are turning for gold.'

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

CWG 2026 finds new host...

CWG 2026 finds new host...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Scottish capital of Glasgow is set to be announced as the host city of a "scaled down" Commonwealth Games in 2026, a year after Australian state Victoria pulled out due to ballooning costs, according to reports.

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Praveen Kumar smashed the Asian record with a best jump of 2.08m to win the gold medal at the Paralympics.

More upside in Zomato's stock, but competition also rising

More upside in Zomato's stock, but competition also rising

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The filing of Swiggy's DRHP has led to direct comparisons with Zomato, which is a direct competitor in food delivery and the fast-growing quick-commerce segment where Blinkit (owned by Zomato) faces off against Instamart (and Zepto). In Q-commerce, Flipkart, Amazon, Reliance and Big Basket are all entering the space. All of them have deep pockets, hence competitive intensity will rise going forward.

Sexy Mexican sportscaster flattered by Kardashian comparison

Sexy Mexican sportscaster flattered by Kardashian comparison

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Meet Jimena Sanchez, a Mexican sports presenter who's photos have made her an internet sensation, so much so, she is dubbed the 'Mexican Kim Kardashian'.

Virat Kohli's Great Fall In Tests!

Virat Kohli's Great Fall In Tests!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Once rated as one of the top batters of this generation, Virat Kohli's stock has fallen quite rapidly in Tests in recent years.