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Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of Rs 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE.

Automobile exports from India rise 24% in 2025

Automobile exports from India rise 24% in 2025

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Automobile exports from India rose 24 per cent in 2025 driven by robust demand for cars, two wheelers and commercial vehicles in the overseas markets, as per the latest SIAM data. Overall exports last year raced to 63,25,211 units as against 50,98,474 units in the 2024 calendar year, up 24.1 per cent.

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

After three post-pandemic years of an upcycle, it was a mixed bag for the realty sector in 2025, with sales volumes in the residential real estate moderating across top cities, and commercial real estate and institutional investments emerging as standout performers. Residential: Volumes soften, value holds firm.

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.'

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

P&G's New Boss Is Big Into Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Shailesh Jejurikar has 'always made an effort to stay close to his roots.'

India May Gain From US Tariffs On China

India May Gain From US Tariffs On China

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

'Reciprocal tariffs are not going to affect India except specific sectors and there are opportunities to capture.'

Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as FBI director

Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as FBI director

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Kash Patel took oath as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the Bhagavad Gita and spoke about how a first-generation Indian kid is living the American dream, reflecting on his heritage.

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday said that United States President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel, a close confidante, as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This appointment would make Patel the highest-ranking Indian American in Trump's incoming administration. Patel has previously served in various roles in the Trump administration, including Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Trump praised Patel's work in uncovering the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax" and his commitment to "bringing back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI." Patel, who has extensive experience in law enforcement and national security, is known for his work on the Russia investigation and his criticism of the "deep state."

7 foreign students at Guj varsity asked to vacate hostel after namaz row

7 foreign students at Guj varsity asked to vacate hostel after namaz row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

An Afghan and a Gambian delegation had visited the university days after the March 16 attack and held a meeting with the vice-chancellor over safety measures.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Yuvraj, Azhar pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi

New product launches, margins to drive gains for Godrej Consumer Products

New product launches, margins to drive gains for Godrej Consumer Products

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) reported 6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) consolidated net revenue growth in Q4FY24 to Rs 3,385 crore and this was impacted adversely by currency movement. The constant currency (CC) growth would have been 30 per cent Y-o-Y in Q4FY24. India business clocked 12 per cent Y-o-Y revenue growth (5 per cent of it organic) with volume growth of 15 per cent Y-o-Y (7 per cent organic).

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Cognizant Technology Solutions has restructured its global growth markets (GGM) by appointing two internal leaders who will now share the responsibility. The move follows the exit of former GGM leader Rob Walker last month and is among the slew of leadership changes the company has seen in the recent past. GGM refers to the company's emerging markets outside of North America.

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

'Within five years, we should be achieving more on the international front than what it took most airlines 15 to 20 years back.'

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The couple reflected upon their "extra special" Diwali one year on, with Sunak looking back at the "incredible moment" he visited India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Summit in New Delhi as the first British Indian Prime Minister.

One Record After Another On First Day

One Record After Another On First Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra scoring centuries in the same game is the first instance of two Kiwi batters scoring a century each in a World Cup match. It was also the first time two Kiwi batters scored a century each on World Cup debut.

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Policymakers should aspire to restore the pre-Independence environment where the rupee was trusted and used all over South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in West Asia, and in East Africa, suggests Ajay Shah.

In a first, IIT-Madras to set up campus in Tanzania

In a first, IIT-Madras to set up campus in Tanzania

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The first IIT campus outside India will come up in Tanzania's Zanzibar and it is expected to launch academic programmes in October, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Wipro Q2 net drops 9.6% to Rs 2,649.1 cr

Wipro Q2 net drops 9.6% to Rs 2,649.1 cr

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Wipro Ltd on Wednesday reported a 9.6 per cent drop in its net profit in the second quarter, on lower earnings from clients in non-US markets. The company reported a net profit of Rs 2,649.1 crore in July-September quarter, compared to Rs 2,930.6 crore in the same period a year back, the company said in a statement. Revenues rose to Rs 22,539.7 crore in the quarter under review, from Rs 19,667.4 crore a year-ago.

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Hugely proud of my Indian roots: Rishi Sunak ahead of India visit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an interview via email days ahead of his visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 summit on September 9 and 10, Sunak said Wednesday the response from the Indian people to his appointment as the prime minister was "overwhelming and humbling."

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister, but as a Hindu," said Sunak, opening his address at the gathering.

Reliance to buy oilfields in Middle East, Africa

Reliance to buy oilfields in Middle East, Africa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Reliance Industries on Saturday said it was looking at acquiring oil and gas fields in the Middle East and west Africa.

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Confident Rishi will do best for people of UK: Narayana Murthy on son-in-law

Confident Rishi will do best for people of UK: Narayana Murthy on son-in-law

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

An Oxford, and Stanford University alumnae, Sunak is famously married to Akshata Murty, the daughter of billionaire Narayana Murthy.

UK delivering on new FTA with India, says Rishi Sunak

UK delivering on new FTA with India, says Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reiterated the UK's commitment to a free trade agreement (FTA) with India as part of the country's wider focus on enhancing ties with the strategic Indo-Pacific region and standing up to competitors with "robust pragmatism". Delivering his first major foreign policy speech since taking charge at 10 Downing Street last month at the Lord Mayor of London's Banquet on Monday evening, the British Indian leader reflected upon his heritage and committed to promoting British values of "freedom and openness" around the world. He also pledged to "do things differently" far removed from the so-called "golden era" with China, which he said poses a "systemic challenge" to British values and interests.

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

5 more cheetahs to be released for free-ranging in Kuno ahead of monsoon

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It also said the cheetahs will be allowed to move out of KNP and will not necessarily be "recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger".

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

African swine fever reported in Kerala's Wayanad, 300 pigs to be culled

African swine fever reported in Kerala's Wayanad, 300 pigs to be culled

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

African swine fever has been reported from two farms at Mananthavady in Kerala's Wayanad district, officials said on Friday.

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'My task includes providing strategic operational communication to further-most troops located in the vicinity of Line of Actual Control.'

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak, who is set to be Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, recently said that he wants to change the United Kingdom-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

The Funniest Animals!

The Funniest Animals!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Have a look at these funniest animal photos taken from the incredible world we live in.

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday formally launched his leadership bid to succeed Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader and future British prime minister.

How Mithun Dazzled The World

How Mithun Dazzled The World

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Mithun has showed Hindi cinema that a tall, dark man with a charming smile and a great physique can take the world on.'

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Power Games in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India cannot choose its geography and devise regional strategies to dovetail into the Western Indian Ocean hypothesis conceived in the Pentagon, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.