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Markets settle holiday-truncated week lower, Nifty ends at 9,150

Markets settle holiday-truncated week lower, Nifty ends at 9,150

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was slightly positive

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

There is a fare war to steal share to fill up planes: Sanjiv Kapoor

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Unplanned, last-minute pricing is hurting the aviation sector, as is evident from the balance sheets of Indian carriers

Watching sports with Naana

Watching sports with Naana

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

'Few athletes are ever able to win his admiration; he mostly relegates them to the status of worthless imbeciles,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Mobile wallets vs UPI-based apps: Which should you use?

Mobile wallets vs UPI-based apps: Which should you use?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

UPI transactions are growing faster, but wallets remain relevant for those without a bank account and seeking cashbacks.

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Which is healthier: Chapati or rice?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Weight watchers have often avoided rice for chapati. But is it the best option?

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Nandini Piramal gallops away in the OTC business

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'Younger people are taking steps to prevent lifestyle diseases.'
'It is fascinating to partner with consumers on the journey of self-discovery and to help shape people's preferences -- that is what I find most exciting,' Nandini Piramal tells Abhineet Kumar and Aneesh Phadnis.

Emerging markets provide ample opportunities: Philips CEO

Emerging markets provide ample opportunities: Philips CEO

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Jack van Strien started his career in Philips Consumer Lifestyle in 1990.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Govt to link healthcare schemes with Jan Dhan: Jaitley

Govt to link healthcare schemes with Jan Dhan: Jaitley

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The government is working to provide healthcare schemes to poor people under the Jan Dhan initiative.

4 key reasons why markets are unaffected by election results

4 key reasons why markets are unaffected by election results

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

In prior elections, not only have opinion poll forecasts been very different from the results, the error margin has increased over time. One need only look at the charts that show the Sensex half a year before and after the results day for the last six elections. The markets did not change direction in any, says Neelkanth Mishra.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Swaraj to Africa: 'Make in India'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Narendra Modi is to hold summit-level meetings with the heads of more than 50 African nations on Thursday.

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Payment wallets make the most of Modi move

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

With a surge in users and transactions in two weeks, payment wallets step up cashbacks to get more users online.

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

At 40, Thums Up's thunder is still intact

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Despite the onslaught of international brands -- Coke and Pepsi -- the fizz has not gone out of India's very own cola brand, Surajeet Das Gupta.

6 smart tips to help you choose the right Bluetooth speaker

6 smart tips to help you choose the right Bluetooth speaker

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

We cut through the jargon and draw up a checklist.

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Why benchmark rate for bank loans is still an illusion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

None of the four benchmarks suggested by the RBI is ideal as banks in India create loan assets from their deposits and not borrowing from the regulator or market, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

What's cooking at the endorsement table

What's cooking at the endorsement table

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The growing importance of all things culinary and the hunt for credible faces as brand ambassadors are adding more power to the chefs' elbow.

Dhanteras puts the shine back on gold sales

Dhanteras puts the shine back on gold sales

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

According to jewellers and MMTC-PAMP India, gold demand has picked up in the wake of good monsoon and favourable price levels. There was positive response and more footfalls.

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Amul Chocolates plans to be a Rs 10 bn brand

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

From modest milk chocolate for kids 45 years ago to sophisticated dark chocolate for adults, Amul is a part of India's history.

Ranbaxy brand may fade away as Sun takes charge

Ranbaxy brand may fade away as Sun takes charge

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The joint entity will have a market share of nine per cent in India. Analysts tracking the company said one of the key outcomes of the merger would be to create a single brand entity of Sun and the Ranbaxy brand would eventually dissolve.

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Maruti's Swift lives up to name, sells a car a minute

Maruti's Swift lives up to name, sells a car a minute

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The automaker says it has taken into account some of the big concerns of those behind the wheels today: improved acceleration performance, strength and rigidity, spacious and a more comfortable driving experience.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

Have you tasted these ancient Indian curries?

Have you tasted these ancient Indian curries?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

These recipes by chef Kunal Kapoor will take you back in time and taste.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

'Sensex earnings may grow 23% or more in FY17'

'Sensex earnings may grow 23% or more in FY17'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Raamdeo Agrawal, joint managing director at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, tells Sheetal Agarwal key trends in this earnings season and investment themes in Indian markets.

How Jio, Airtel are fighting the data war

How Jio, Airtel are fighting the data war

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The recognition that content - video in particular - will be the next big thing in the telecom wars requires no rocket science.

Economic Survey paints a sobering picture

Economic Survey paints a sobering picture

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Overall, the Survey warned that unless shifts in the vision of development were articulated and embraced, the Indian economy would lose the chance to move to a high-growth trajectory.

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

How inflation impacts India's 'aam aadmi'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.

Play safe in 2018: Add gold to your portfolio

Play safe in 2018: Add gold to your portfolio

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Investors should allocate 10 to 15 per cent in their portfolios to gold through sovereign gold bonds.

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The India-Australia series comes at the end of the calendar year, in a quarter when most brands are close to the end of their advertising budgets.

Will reach out to Congress on GST Bill: Jaitley

Will reach out to Congress on GST Bill: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The Goods and Services Tax Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha in May.

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Now, Morgan Stanley downgrades IT stocks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Morgan Stanley's Asia and Global Emerging Markets Strategy Report downgraded software firms on valuation and earnings concerns.

Will silver outperform gold in 2018?

Will silver outperform gold in 2018?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Silver has a dual role - 60 per cent of the total silver produced is used for industrial purposes in the electrical & electronics segment and photovoltaic demand mostly for solar panels.

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: The people's man who shaped Hero

Brijmohan Lall Munjal: The people's man who shaped Hero

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Brijmohan Lall Munjal, 92, who recently became chairman emeritus of Hero MotoCorp, single-handedly rewrote the rules of the motorcycle business

Glucometers, tummy trimmers drive e-tail volumes

Glucometers, tummy trimmers drive e-tail volumes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

By value, however, electronic goods still account for a large portion of gross merchandise

How Infosys can recover lost ground

How Infosys can recover lost ground

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Infosys needs to be more innovative and disruptive with its product and services, keeping its focus on growth.

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.

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