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Nykaa's revival rests on more than just growth

Nykaa's revival rests on more than just growth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Strong performance in the beauty and personal care (BPC) segment, margin gains, and expectations of a breakeven in the fashion business lifted sentiment for FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa). The consumer technology platform's stock rose 7.5 per cent on Friday, extending gains over the past week to more than 17 per cent. Most brokerages have upgraded the stock following its third-quarter (October-December/Q3) performance and higher profit expectations ahead.

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Drawing on December 2025 IMDb user ratings, we present a list of the most-highly rated shows of all time.

Another Awards Night For Alia

Another Awards Night For Alia

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

After the Filmfare OTT Awards, Alia attended the 25th ITA Awards held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The Reason For Rakul's Glow

The Reason For Rakul's Glow

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Film and television folk enjoyed a red carpet weekend, where they even got recognised for their cine achievements.

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Volume, margin concerns likely to weigh on beer maker United Breweries

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The stock of the country's largest beer maker, United Breweries (UBBL), is trading at 25-month lows given multiple headwinds related to volumes, regulatory issues, and margin trajectory. After a muted second quarter (July-September) of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), brokerages also expect the company's Q3FY26 performance to be underwhelming.

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

'Only four or five original companies remain; the rest have been replaced every decade as sectors evolve or leadership shifts.' 'Companies that fail to adapt -- like many textile mills from the 1970s and shipping firms from the 1980s -- disappear.' 'Benchmark indices reward those who reinvent themselves in line with economic demands.'

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Investors having a moderate-risk profile can use these funds in their retirement portfolios.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

From Badla To Jane Street: Market Tricks Haunt Again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Jane Street could do what they did because of the most fundamental flaw in the Indian stock market: a fragmented, fractured, fissured, fistula-ed liquidity stream, points out Shankar Sharma.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

Gujarat bypolls: BJP fails to break 18-yr Visavadar jinx

Gujarat bypolls: BJP fails to break 18-yr Visavadar jinx

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat was unable to end its 18-year jinx in Visavadar as it lost the bypolls to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party despite a strong campaign.

5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Moderate turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling across five assembly constituencies across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala where bypolls are underway on Thursday.

The engineer who played Harshad Mehta

The engineer who played Harshad Mehta

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'If I had met Harshad Mehta, I'm sure he would have convinced me into investing in the stock market and I'd have been game.'

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'

Did you know Varun was to play Harshad Mehta?

Did you know Varun was to play Harshad Mehta?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Varun was all but locked in to play Harshad Mehta by Paresh Rawal. But the script for the bio-pic was stuck. They finally had to scrap the idea.

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'

CBI chargesheets Harshad Mehta, brothers

CBI chargesheets Harshad Mehta, brothers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday filed chargesheets against late stock broker Harshad Mehta and two brothers at a designated court in Mumbai in the mysterious missing of 2.7 million shares belonging to about 70 companies.

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Harshad Mehta's brother, 8 SBI officials acquitted in 1992 securities scam

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Justice Shalini Phansalkar Joshi, who presides over the special court set up for cases related to the 1992 securities scam, said in her judgment last week that there was no hesitation in holding that that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Harshad Mehta's brothers convicted

Harshad Mehta's brothers convicted

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

A special court has convicted four persons, including two brothers of security scam mastermind Harshad Mehta, for their involvement in a related Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) fraud.

Meet 23-yr-old Harshad Karkar, BMC's youngest corporator

Meet 23-yr-old Harshad Karkar, BMC's youngest corporator

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Sena gave ticket to Karkar when his father, a Sena corporator for the last 10 years, decided not to contest the polls this time.

Harshad's assets may fetch Rs 1,000 crore!

Harshad's assets may fetch Rs 1,000 crore!

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The government on Thursday said it expected Rs 800-1,000 crore (Rs 80-100 billion) to be recovered from liquidation of the assets of late stock broker Harshad Mehta who was convicted in the stock market scam of 1990s.

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'

Tax dept targets Harshad's arrears

Tax dept targets Harshad's arrears

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Harshad Mehta's property to be assessed

Harshad Mehta's property to be assessed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The Supreme Court has asked a special court in Mumbai to assess the liabilities and assets of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, who was involved in the securities scam that rocked the country in the early nineties.

Low interest in Harshad Mehta's apartment auction

Low interest in Harshad Mehta's apartment auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Less than half-a-dozen people have evinced interest in buying the eight apartments owned by the late Harshad Mehta and his family, partly due to a last-minute case filed by the stockbroker's mother, Rasila S Mehta.

Mumbai broker wins bid for Harshad's flats

Mumbai broker wins bid for Harshad's flats

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Ashok Samani, a Mumbai-based stock broker, on Friday won the bids for the eight apartments owned by late Harshad Mehta and his family in upscale Worli by quoting a price of Rs 32.60 crore. The sale has to be approved by the Supreme Court. The price of the property, with total super built-up area of 12,500 sq ft, works out to be Rs 26,080 per square feet, nearly three times than the official valuation of Rs 11.50 crore.

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Celebrating History: Mumbai's First Sarvajanik Bappa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Mumbai's historic tryst with the Lord of Wisdom began at the Keshavji Naik Chawl in 1893.

Harshad Mehta scam: Rs 650 cr to settle claims

Harshad Mehta scam: Rs 650 cr to settle claims

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The Ministry of Finance has secured another order from the Special Court, Mumbai, allowing a release of a total amount of Rs 650 crore (Rs 6.5 billion) to the Income Tax Department, banks and financial institutions from the liquidated assets of the Harshad Mehta Group of entities, against pending claims.

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Embroiled in a major controversy over its stakeholders, the Kochi IPL franchisee on Thursday effected a change in its top management, appointing Dubai-based businessman Harshad Mehta as its Chairman.

SC stays sale on Harshad Mehta's 9 flats

SC stays sale on Harshad Mehta's 9 flats

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

In a relief to the family of late stock broker late Harshad Mehta, the Supreme Court has stayed the sale of the nine residential flats owned by him at Worli in Mumbai.

'Big bull' Harshad Mehta's flats up for sale

'Big bull' Harshad Mehta's flats up for sale

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Sixteen years after the stock market scam orchestrated by Harshad S Mehta, the custodian has put up eight apartments in a complex called Madhuli, which is occupied by his family in upscale Worli, for sale.

I-T, SBI get Rs 2,195 cr from Harshad Mehta assets

I-T, SBI get Rs 2,195 cr from Harshad Mehta assets

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

At a meeting held in Mumbai, Satish Loomba, custodian, handed over Rs 1,995.6 crore (Rs 19.95 billion) and Rs 199.25 crore (Rs 1.99 billion) to senior revenue and bank officials, respectively.

SC upholds Harshad's conviction in stocks scam

SC upholds Harshad's conviction in stocks scam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction by the special court at Mumbai of stock broker Harshad Mehta, who died during the pendency of the appeal in the Apex court.

Of Harshad Mehta and how UPA can regain trust

Of Harshad Mehta and how UPA can regain trust

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

The public's faith in the processes of government would be restored if the prime minister is as good as his word, and goes with determination after all the guilty in the telecom scam and the many Commonwealth Games rackets.

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

World Jr Chess: Harshit Pawar shocks top seed USA's Mishra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The event that was inaugurated by five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will have 11 rounds before the best player in the under-20 category can be determined in both sections.

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Pratik Gandhi Suffers Mishap On Gandhi Set

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm better now. A ceramic pot fell on me while rehearsing for a next scene to shoot. And I got a deep cut on my right-hand knuckle.'

Harshad Mehta's 16.2 mn ACC shares for sale

Harshad Mehta's 16.2 mn ACC shares for sale

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

The special court-appointed custodian is to sell 1.62 crore (16.2 million) shares of Associated Cement Companies Ltd and 1.25 million shares of Snowcem Ltd held by Harshad Mehta group entities through a public auction.

'Be In Cash; About Over 20-25%'

'Be In Cash; About Over 20-25%'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'The markets will correct, and they are bound to correct. The boom will turn into bust.' 'When this bust happens, people would lose like they have lost in the past.' 'Whatever you have made possibly in the last couple of years, you may lose in a couple of weeks. That's very much possible.'