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Markets end in red; Bajaj twins, geopolitical tensions drag

Markets end in red; Bajaj twins, geopolitical tensions drag

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Tata Motors, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Steel and Asian Paints were among the other laggards from the 30-share pack. Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Hindustan Unilever and HDFC Bank were among the gainers.

Sensex sheds 239 pts on selling in FMCG, auto shares

Sensex sheds 239 pts on selling in FMCG, auto shares

Rediff.com28 May 2025

IndusInd Bank, Nestle, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma and Tech Mahindra were also among the laggards. Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports and HCL Tech were among the gainers.

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

'Scope for a further rate cut in this cycle itself, if...'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'India has the potential to grow at more than 7%, with the monetary policy providing a supportive hand.'

Sensex climbs 295 points on sustained foreign fund inflows

Sensex climbs 295 points on sustained foreign fund inflows

Rediff.com5 May 2025

From the 30-share pack, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eternal, Power Grid, ITC, Tata Motors, Asian Paints and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers. Among the laggards, Kotak Mahindra Bank tanked 4.57 per cent

Flip in derivatives expiry days: NSE to shift to Tuesday, BSE gets Thursday

Flip in derivatives expiry days: NSE to shift to Tuesday, BSE gets Thursday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a move that could have implications for market share dynamics, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has permitted the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE to alter the days for settlement of equity derivatives contracts.

Working Post Maternity Like Deepika? Know Your Rights

Working Post Maternity Like Deepika? Know Your Rights

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, tells you why Deepika Padukone's quiet protest should inspire you to understand your maternity benefits and plan your return to work with confidence, not compromise.

How Adani Plans To Fund $20 Billion Expansion

How Adani Plans To Fund $20 Billion Expansion

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'About $8.5 billion in free cash, about $3 billion as annual debt refinancing, and $3 billion-4 billion in fresh borrowing. An additional $1.6 billion-1.8 billion will come from development profits in 2025-26.'

SBI Q4 profit declines 10% to Rs 18,643 crore

SBI Q4 profit declines 10% to Rs 18,643 crore

Rediff.com3 May 2025

State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday reported 10 per cent fall in standalone net profit at Rs 18,643 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025. The country's biggest lender had earned a profit of Rs 20,698 crore in the January-March period of 2023-24.

FPIs turn net buyers; inject Rs 8,500-cr in the week

FPIs turn net buyers; inject Rs 8,500-cr in the week

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Foreign investors have infused nearly Rs 8,500 crore in the country's equity markets last week, after a phase of heavy outflows earlier in the month, supported by renewed investor confidence, resilient domestic economy and relative insulation from global trade disruptions. During the holiday-truncated week ended April 18, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made a net investment of Rs 8,472 crore in equities.

FPIs inflow in equities drops to Rs 7,320 cr in August

FPIs inflow in equities drops to Rs 7,320 cr in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Foreign investors have adopted a cautious stance and infused Rs 7,320 crore in the Indian equities in August owing to high valuation of stocks and the unwinding of the Yen carry trade after Bank of Japan raised interest rates. This investment was way lower than Rs 32,365 crore in July and Rs 26,565 crore in June, according to data with the depositories. While September is likely to see continued interest from FPIs, the flows would be shaped by a combination of domestic political stability, economic indicators, global interest rate movements, market valuations, sectoral preferences, and the attractiveness of the debt market, Vipul Bhowar, Director Listed Investments, Waterfield Advisors, said.

Adani Group to invest $5-20 bn over next 5 years

Adani Group to invest $5-20 bn over next 5 years

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The Adani Group plans to invest a record $15-20 billion across businesses over the next five years to chart out the next phase of growth, chairman Gautam Adani said on Tuesday as he touted the conglomerate's strong balance sheet and robust business to shrug off relentless scrutiny it faces. Record earnings from the businesses ranging from seaports to airports, renewable energy parks to data centres, cement to gas and electricity has built India's largest infrastructure group that not only exists just to serve the markets but to serve the nation's destiny, he said.

SC junks Airtel, Vi, Tata Tele's pleas for AGR dues waiver

SC junks Airtel, Vi, Tata Tele's pleas for AGR dues waiver

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the pleas of telecom majors Vodafone, Airtel and Tata Teleservices seeking the waiver of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan called the pleas "misconceived".

Sensex, Nifty rise on foreign fund inflows, buying in banking shares

Sensex, Nifty rise on foreign fund inflows, buying in banking shares

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

From the Sensex pack, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank were the major gainers. IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, and Bajaj Finserv were among the laggards.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

RBI's interest rate decision, macroeconomic data announcements and global trends are the key factors that would dictate the momentum in the equity market this week, analysts said.

LIC Q4 profit jumps 38% to Rs 19,013 cr

LIC Q4 profit jumps 38% to Rs 19,013 cr

Rediff.com27 May 2025

State-owned insurer Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Tuesday posted a 38 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 19,013 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2025 helped by lower expenses. The country's biggest insurer had earned a profit of Rs 13,763 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.

Sensex gains 320 points; Nifty ends above 24K

Sensex gains 320 points; Nifty ends above 24K

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after two days of decline, mirroring a rally in global markets as a US court blocked President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 320.70 points or 0.39 per cent to settle at 81,633.02.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com4 May 2025

The US Fed interest rate decision, trading activity of foreign investors and quarterly earnings from corporates would largely drive the momentum in the equity market this week, analysts said. Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack will also remain on investors' radar, they added.

How To Be Debt Free!

How To Be Debt Free!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Sector & thematic funds: Investors with high risk appetite should stay put

Sector & thematic funds: Investors with high risk appetite should stay put

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Inflows into sector and thematic (S&T) funds fell sharply from around 5,711.6 crore in February 2025 to about 170.1 crore in March 2025 - a decline of 97 per cent. With many such funds underperforming, investors need to assess whether to remain invested or exit.

Sensex climbs 70 points on foreign fund inflows

Sensex climbs 70 points on foreign fund inflows

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

From the Sensex firms, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, HCL Tech, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and Bajaj Finserv were the biggest gainers. In contrast, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharma, Power Grid, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.

Development potential, cash flows to ensure growth for Macrotech in FY26

Development potential, cash flows to ensure growth for Macrotech in FY26

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Macrotech Developers (Lodha), the country's second-largest listed real estate company, exceeded its 2024-25 (FY25) guidance, aided by a strong pre-sales performance in the January-March quarter (Q4), driven by launches. The company had guided for Rs 17,500 crore in pre-sales for FY25 and surpassed that with bookings of Rs 17,630 crore.

Sensex reclaims 78K-level; Nifty surges 414 points

Sensex reclaims 78K-level; Nifty surges 414 points

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Reliance Industries were among the biggest gainers. Tech Mahindra and Maruti were the laggards.

Wrong ITR Form Can Delay Tax Returns

Wrong ITR Form Can Delay Tax Returns

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The return filed could be treated as defective, invalid, or even be considered as not filed at all.

Sensex jumps 410 pts on buying in banking shares

Sensex jumps 410 pts on buying in banking shares

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Nestle, Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever and Mahindra & Mahindra were the biggest gainers. IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Power Grid and ITC were among the laggards.

'If We Want India To Be A Source Of New Ideas...'

'If We Want India To Be A Source Of New Ideas...'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Despite being a software powerhouse, we're not producing proportionate original IP, frameworks, or global tech products originating in India.'

Where Have All The Share Buybacks Gone?

Where Have All The Share Buybacks Gone?

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Without changes to the taxation rules, buybacks are expected to remain scarce.

Extreme poverty in India falls by over 21%: World Bank

Extreme poverty in India falls by over 21%: World Bank

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

India's extreme poverty rate declined sharply to 5.3 per cent over a decade from 27.1 per cent in 2011-12 even as the World Bank revised upwards its threshold poverty line to $3 per day.

How to Make Your First Crore

How to Make Your First Crore

Rediff.com13 May 2025

People with modest incomes can also build a crore-worthy portfolio by investing small amounts consistently, says Ramalingam Kalirajan, and shows how the magic of compounding works.

FPIs turn net sellers; pull out Rs 21,201 crore from equities

FPIs turn net sellers; pull out Rs 21,201 crore from equities

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Foreign investors continued their relentless selling in the Indian equity markets in August, offloading shares worth Rs 21,201 crore due to the unwinding of the yen carry trade, recession fears in the US and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. This came after an inflow of Rs 32,365 crore in July and Rs 26,565 crore in June, data with the depositories showed.

Bangladesh Unrest Hits India's Medical Tourism

Bangladesh Unrest Hits India's Medical Tourism

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Revenues from Bangladeshi patients have declined by 30% to 35% in 2024-2025. Bangladesh typically accounts for 70% to 75% of all medical visas issued by India.

Please Advise How To Manage Finances

Please Advise How To Manage Finances

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Sensex gains 106 points in highly volatile trade

Sensex gains 106 points in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com7 May 2025

From the 30-share Sensex firms, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra and Power Grid were among the gainers. Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, ITC, Nestle, Reliance Industries and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Home loan rates may fall to 8%: Realty experts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Housing demand should improve nationwide after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points (bps) on Friday, said real estate industry executives. The rate cut comes after housing sales in top Indian cities in the first quarter of 2025 dipped 28 per cent due to skyrocketing residential property prices and geopolitical headwinds, according to Anarock.

Sensex, Nifty join global selloff on trade war fears

Sensex, Nifty join global selloff on trade war fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Tata Steel was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, sliding 8.59 per cent, followed by Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharmaceutical, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and NTPC, were the major laggards. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, ITC, Asian Paints and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

An insurer can now effectively manage market volatility

An insurer can now effectively manage market volatility

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's (Irdai's) decision to allow insurers to hedge risks through equity derivatives will help them manage market volatility and protect policyholder returns. However, this move is unlikely to alter their investment strategies.

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the capital market regulator Sebi to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), vide letter dated May 26, 2025, has granted the certificate of registration to 'Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund' and approval to Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited to act as the Asset Management Company for Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, JFSL said in a regulatory filing.

Sensex jumps 855 pts on buying in banking, IT shares

Sensex jumps 855 pts on buying in banking, IT shares

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged more than 1 per cent on Monday, registering their fifth day of rally on the back of buying in banking and IT shares after encouraging quarterly earnings and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 855.30 points or 1.09 per cent to settle above the 79,000 mark at 79,408.50.

Rakesh Gangwal, family trust sell 5.7% stake in IndiGo for Rs 11,385 crore

Rakesh Gangwal, family trust sell 5.7% stake in IndiGo for Rs 11,385 crore

Rediff.com27 May 2025

InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust on Tuesday sold a 5.7 per cent stake in the airline for about Rs 11,385 crore ($1.33 billion) through a block deal, according to sources. Apart from Gangwal, the Chinkerpoo Family Trust, whose trustees are Shobha Gangwal and JP Morgan Trust Company of Delaware, has also participated in the transaction for divesting its stake in IndiGo, the country's largest airline, the sources said.

Sensex, Nifty end in red on rising India-Pak tensions

Sensex, Nifty end in red on rising India-Pak tensions

Rediff.com8 May 2025

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Power Grid and State Bank of India were among the laggards. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Titan, HCL Tech, Tata Motors, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services were the gainers.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.