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Gold strikes fresh all-time high of Rs 83,750/10 gm

Gold strikes fresh all-time high of Rs 83,750/10 gm

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Gold prices rallied Rs 910 to hit a fresh all-time high of Rs 83,750 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday due to heavy buying from jewellers and retailers, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 82,840 per 10 grams in the previous trading session.

Rishabh Pant climbs to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rishabh Pant climbs to 7th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant is only the second wicketkeeper in the history of Test cricket to hit two hundreds in the same match.

Indian batters continue to dominate ICC ODI Rankings

Indian batters continue to dominate ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The Indians have not featured in ODIs in recent months but Kuldeep Yadav (650) and Ravindra Jadeja (616) still remained static at number three and number nine in the latest ODI rankings for bowlers.

Mega debut for Bajaj Housing Finance; shares jump 136%

Mega debut for Bajaj Housing Finance; shares jump 136%

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The Rs 6,560-crore initial public offer of Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd received 63.60 times subscription on September 11, the last day of bidding, amid overwhelming participation from institutional buyers. The initial share sale had a price band for the offer at Rs 66-70 per share.

Neeraj to skip Brussels leg ahead of Diamond League finals

Neeraj to skip Brussels leg ahead of Diamond League finals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Out of the 14 DL meetings, four have men's javelin throw on their roster.

Diamond League PIX: Easy for Chebet, Duplantis, Warholm

Diamond League PIX: Easy for Chebet, Duplantis, Warholm

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Images from the Diamond League athletics meet at Xiamen Egret Stadium, Xiamen, China, on Saturday.

Investors Bet On High-Risk Equity Funds

Investors Bet On High-Risk Equity Funds

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Since November 2022, sectoral, midcap, and smallcap funds have collectively added nearly 39 million folios, which is 65 per cent of the total additions to equity funds over the past two years.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh highs tracking rally in Asian peers

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh highs tracking rally in Asian peers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed to fresh all-time highs on Thursday driven by buying in auto shares amid a sharp rally in Asian markets. The BSE Sensex jumped 666.25 points or 0.78 per cent to settle at an all-time high of 85,836.12. During the day, it reached a record intra-day peak of 85,930.43, surging 760.56 points or 0.89 per cent.

Markets @ record high on buying in IT stocks

Markets @ record high on buying in IT stocks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Among the Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services climbed nearly 7 per cent after the country's largest IT services player reported 8.7 per cent growth for the June quarter net profit at Rs 12,040 crore. Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the other major gainers. Maruti, Asian Paints, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were among the laggards.

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

Institutional investment in real estate jumps 31% to $1.3bn

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The growth was primarily driven by domestic investments, which accounted for 60 per cent of the total inflows during the first quarter of the financial year.

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex jumps 1,331 points

Bulls prowl D-Street; Sensex jumps 1,331 points

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

From Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, UltraTech Cement, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank and Tata Steel were the biggest gainers. Sun Pharma emerged as the only laggard.

Forex reserves decline by $1 bn to $697.93 bn

Forex reserves decline by $1 bn to $697.93 bn

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

India's forex reserves dropped by $1.01 billion to $697.93 billion for the week ended June 20, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the reserves had jumped by $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion.

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

As India's tea exports reach their highest in years, a sharp rise in imports is raising concerns among producers. In 2024, India took the third spot in tea exports, pipping Sri Lanka after exporting 254.67 million kg (mkg) of tea, up from 231.69 mkg in 2023.

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Lakshya Sen entered his first major final in two years after edging out Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in straight games, while the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also stormed into the summit clash.

'This Election Commission Has To Go!'

'This Election Commission Has To Go!'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'The current Election Commission functions more like a government department than an autonomous body.'

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

India's forex kitty drops $4.89 bn to $685.73 bn

Rediff.com23 May 2025

India's forex reserves dropped $4.89 billion to $685.73 billion for the week ended May 16, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday. The overall reserves jumped by $4.553 billion to $690.617 billion in the previous reporting week.

India's forex reserves jump by $4.55 bn to $674.66 bn

India's forex reserves jump by $4.55 bn to $674.66 bn

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.55 billion to $674.66 billion during the week ended August 16, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous week, the forex kitty had dropped by $4.8 billion to $670.12 billion.

Rupee hits new 3-week high, jumps 20 paise to 66.77

Rupee hits new 3-week high, jumps 20 paise to 66.77

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The rupee had firmed up by 28 paise to close at 3-week high of 66.97 in Monday's trade.

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

Maruti Victoris: All-Rounder SUV With An Edge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

In terms of safety, the Victoris has scored 5 stars in both GNCAP and BNCAP tests and that's a first for Maruti, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

IAS officers' daughter jumps off building near Maharashtra secretariat

IAS officers' daughter jumps off building near Maharashtra secretariat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A 27-year-old woman, daughter of Maharashtra cadre IAS officers, allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the 10th floor of a building near Mantralaya in south Mumbai early Monday morning, the police said.

Persistent CEO Sandeep Kalra Tops India Inc Salary Charts

Persistent CEO Sandeep Kalra Tops India Inc Salary Charts

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

BSE 200 companies together paid 5,819.75 crore as remuneration to their CEOs and directors in FY25, up from 5,352.8 crore a year earlier.

Test Rankings: Brook goes top, Gill soars to No 6

Test Rankings: Brook goes top, Gill soars to No 6

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England's right-handed batter Harry Brook has replaced his teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No. 1 Test batter's position in the world

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. Nominations have been scrutinized and accepted.

'Don't Jump In Because It's Fashionable To Be An Entrepreneur'

'Don't Jump In Because It's Fashionable To Be An Entrepreneur'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'I tell young entrepreneurs if you don't have a great idea, if you don't have a good business model, don't think of a start-up.'

Foreign fund inflows, ICICI Bank and RIL boost markets

Foreign fund inflows, ICICI Bank and RIL boost markets

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Eternal was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping 4.50 per cent, followed by Power Grid, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, ITC and Hindustan Unilever were also among the winners. In contrast, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

BSE, NSE end marginally lower in highly volatile trade

BSE, NSE end marginally lower in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

From the 30-share pack, Adani Port, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, HCL Technologies and ICICI Bank were among the laggards. Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro, ITC and Tata Steel were among the gainers.

RCB dethrones CSK as IPL's most valuable franchise

RCB dethrones CSK as IPL's most valuable franchise

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 title triumph has propelled the franchise's valuation to US$ 269 million, dethroning five-time champions Chennai Super Kings as the most valuable IPL franchise.

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

'A Revolution In Indian Languages Is Waiting To Be Unleashed'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'The Bhashini Mission has delivered a working technology at large scale, which is as good as or better than the one with MNC tech giants.'

Army foils infiltration bid on LoC, captures 'terrorist guide'

Army foils infiltration bid on LoC, captures 'terrorist guide'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Army troops could not open fire on the terrorists due to the presence of Pakistani posts nearby, they said. Drone footage of the area showed a blood trail, indicating that the terrorists had suffered injuries due to the fall.

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Jakob Ingebrigtsen completed a golden double by capturing the men's 1,500 metres title on the final day of the World Indoor Athletics Championships

India aim semis berth as China awaits

India aim semis berth as China awaits

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The top two teams from the Super 4s will progress to the summit clash, and a draw would be enough for India to seal their place in Sunday's final.

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs on US Fed rate cut; banks lead gains

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs on US Fed rate cut; banks lead gains

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

From the 30 Sensex firms, NTPC, Nestle, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank were the biggest gainers. HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Adani Ports, Larsen & Toubro, JSW Steel, State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards from the pack.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh all-time highs

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh all-time highs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank and Infosys were the biggest gainers. On the other hand, Tata Motors, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro and Power Grid were among the laggards.

'I've Always Been A Rider'

'I've Always Been A Rider'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'I always liked riding, from cycle to motorcycle, I really enjoy it.'

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Praveen Kumar expressed his sentiments without naming anyone, saying he would have been happier if other Paris Paralympics medallists had also been honored.

Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2081 on a high

Sensex, Nifty start Samvat 2081 on a high

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Among major Sensex gainers, Mahindra & Mahindra rose the most by 3.29 per cent. Adani Ports gained 1.26 per cent, Tata Motors by 1.14 per cent, and Axis Bank by 0.92 per cent. Nestle, NTPC, Reliance, ITC Titan, Kotak Bank, Infosys and TCS also gained. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and ICICI Bank were the losers.

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat amid caution ahead of US tariff deadline

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat amid caution ahead of US tariff deadline

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

From the Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and ITC were among the gainers. However, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Maruti and Eternal were among the laggards.

India's forex reserves hit record high of $655.8 bn

India's forex reserves hit record high of $655.8 bn

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $4.307 billion to a new all-time high of $655.82 billion for the week ended June 7, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The kitty had jumped $4.84 billion to $651.51 billion in the previous reporting week.