Indian stock markets this week will be primarily influenced by a series of corporate Q1 earnings, the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, and fluctuations in crude oil prices, according to market analysts.
'The market is currently neither cheap enough to be exciting about nor expensive enough to worry about.'
It is plain to see that the US senate bill's real objective is to derail India's time-tested strategic partnership with Russia, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Precision engineering components maker Indo MIM Ltd is optimistic about the growth of the domestic aerospace industry, particularly focusing on engine applications. The company notes a significant acceleration in foreign OEM interest in India for engineering talent and manufacturing. Indo MIM recently announced its Rs 3,812 crore IPO, opening on July 23, to fund borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Precision engineering components maker Indo MIM Ltd is optimistic about the growth of the domestic aerospace industry, particularly focusing on engine applications. The company notes a significant acceleration in foreign OEM interest in India for engineering talent and manufacturing. Indo MIM recently announced its Rs 3,812 crore IPO, opening on July 23, to fund borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Here's decoding the fine print so that you know exactly what your health insurance policy covers, what it doesn't and the policy conditions that deserve your attention before you need to make a claim.
In Rediff's series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, *Ananya tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how a marriage she thought was built on teamwork fell apart almost overnight.
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries
'Rather than deploying all their money at once, investors should invest gradually.' 'A staggered approach is the better strategy because volatility is likely to persist.'
The bill, introduced on Thursday, was conceived by Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal and late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and has the support of over 60 lawmakers.
I don't understand how someone so deeply moral can watch young people gather at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability after another devastating NEET paper leak, and not ask why they have reached that point. I don't understand how Sonam Wangchuk has to sit on a hunger strike to make the country listen. I don't understand how students asking for responsibility from those entrusted with their futures are met with force instead of answers.
A year-long investigation into a missing 50-year-old man in Navi Mumbai has led to the arrest of his wife and her paramour for his ghastly murder. The duo allegedly strangled the victim, chopped his body into pieces, and dumped the remains in a forest after he discovered their extra-marital affair. The crime came to light after the victim's brother filed a missing person's complaint, leading to police interrogation and confession.
Shares of major private lenders, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, experienced a sharp selloff after their June-quarter results indicated persistent pressure on net interest margins (NIMs), despite healthy credit growth. This decline overshadowed gains in ICICI Bank and Punjab National Bank (PNB), which reported resilient or stronger-than-expected earnings.
India is waiting for assurance from the US on comparative advantage over other economies under the deal.
Pre-listing shareholder lock-ins for 53 companies, valued at $11 billion, are set to expire between July and September, according to an analysis by Nuvama Institutional Equities, though not all shares are expected to flood the open market.
After four consecutive months of outflows, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers in Indian equities in July, investing over Rs 15,157 crore, driven by improving domestic macroeconomic indicators, a stable rupee, and better global risk sentiment.
India's net direct tax collections have surged by 16.4 per cent year-on-year to 6.51 trillion as of July 13, primarily driven by robust growth in corporate tax receipts, according to provisional data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
'I don't see fear becoming a dominant factor for retail investors.'
The most financially successful borrowers will not necessarily be those who have the easiest access to credit. They will be the ones who understand how to manage it wisely
Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly beheading her husband. The victim's headless torso was found on June 19, and his head was recovered 17 days later based on information from the accused. The wife confessed to conspiring the murder due to an extramarital affair.
New financial investment funds, including Filmoney Global and CineNow, are entering the 22,000 crore Indian film business, aiming to establish Indian cinema as a new asset class for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, similar to the IPL.
A 45-year-old social media influencer and beautician, Nisha Chauhan, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, Pradeep, in Meerut following a property dispute. The husband then attempted suicide and is currently undergoing treatment. Their child sustained minor injuries while trying to intervene.
Some doors, it turns out, you can knock on for years and they still won't tell you what's really behind them.
'Start with forgiveness,' counsels rediffGURU Archana Deshpande, an image consultant and founder of TransformMe Life Skills Coaching.
That means making it easier to invest, protecting investors through predictable rules, and avoiding policy reversals after investments have been made, notes Rajeswari Sengupta.
For hundreds of Indian scholars who journeyed to Canada aiming for a foreign degree and a path toward long-term career opportunities, what should have been a triumphant graduation has instead spiralled into deep uncertainty.
Millions of EPFO subscribers can now check whether 8.25% annual interest for FY2025-26 has been credited to their provident fund accounts.
Five unique streams come together to create this spectacular waterfall.
An 11-year-old girl's body was found in a pond near Kolkata, with preliminary post-mortem reports indicating head injuries, sexual assault, and drowning. Police have arrested three individuals, including the key accused, as the investigation continues into the brutal crime.
92 per cent of Indians claim to be happy in their relationships, yet 57 per cent suffer from deep loneliness.
92 per cent of Indians claim to be happy in their relationships, yet 57 per cent suffer from deep loneliness.
'Banking is the only sector that can see double-digit growth in FY27.'
Commercial banks in India recorded their highest credit growth in two years, accelerating to 18.6 per cent year-on-year by June 27, while also mobilising nearly 7 trillion in deposits, marking the third-highest fortnightly deposit growth in 29 years.
The EPF should remain a retirement nest egg, not be turned into an emergency fund.
Indian IT service providers face heightened competition from AI-native firms in the next three years, potentially eroding their revenue base unless they remain competitive and protect recurring businesses, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings.
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'Periods of heightened volatility, driven by global events such as tariffs and geopolitical tensions over the past year-and-a-half, can make some investors pause or discontinue their investments.'
New capital exposure norms implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from July 1 have led to a noticeable drop in trading volumes, with Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) options premium ADTV falling by nearly 40 per cent in early July.
A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a comprehensive bill imposing extensive sanctions on Russia, with India identified as one of five countries that could incur tariffs for its continued purchase of Russian oil.
A Class 8 student in Bengaluru died by suicide, with her parents alleging harassment and humiliation by school staff. The education department has launched an inquiry into the incident, which occurred after the girl and classmates complained about a teacher's harsh behaviour.
