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PSU stock froth persists: Q4 test for financial endurance

PSU stock froth persists: Q4 test for financial endurance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Shares of public sector enterprises have corrected by up to 22 per cent month-to-date until March 19, 2024. Analysts attribute this steep fall to the valuation exuberance seen after a sharp run in these counters last year and suggest investors remain selective regarding the stocks in this space. "The rally in public sector undertaking (PSU) stocks has been stretched and sharp, although it is somewhat justified by improvements seen in earnings, operations, balance sheets, and overall profitability.

DC Vs LSG: Who Batted Best?

DC Vs LSG: Who Batted Best?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals won a humdinger against Lucknow Super Giants to kick off their IPL 2025 campaign on a winning note in Visakhapatnam and pocketed full points with a one-wicket win in an encounter that went down to the wire.

Railways to take over catering from IRCTC

Railways to take over catering from IRCTC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

In a major setback to the IRCTC, Railways have decided to strip the PSU of its catering responsibilities in Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi and all other mail and express trains.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

CWG funds' 'misuse': Railways seek clarification

CWG funds' 'misuse': Railways seek clarification

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Railways has pledged Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) for the Games and a memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed between the public sector unit behemoth and the organising committee shortly.

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

India must learn from China to revive its ailing railways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Indian Railways has to up investment to strengthen network just like China and Russia.

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Railways develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The prototype, which may cost around Rs 30,000, is now awaiting Indian Council of Medical Research clearance to go into production, the Railways said.

'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

'Votebank ka virus': Modi slams Cong for opposing new Waqf law

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Modi alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka gave reservations in tenders based on religion, "snatching the rights of SCs, STs and OBCs." But Ambedkar had said there would not be reservation based on religion and there is a bar on giving reservation on the basis of religion in the Constitution, he stressed.

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Will private railway services be a reality by 2023?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Under the plan, there will be 151 private trains covering 109 routes which may entail investments worth Rs 30,000 crore.

How corruption has engulfed the Railways

How corruption has engulfed the Railways

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Lucrative contracts negotiated through influential middlemen, gratification for officials and their political patrons has become a norm in Indian Railways.

What ails Railways under Mamata

What ails Railways under Mamata

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

A K Bhattacharya says that the Indian Railways has a lot to worry about these days.

Could Kavach train protection system have avoided triple train crash?

Could Kavach train protection system have avoided triple train crash?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Indian railways has developed its own automatic train protection system called Kavach for enhancing safety of running trains.

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables her Budget on February 1, the numbers could be something to cheer.

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

On Opposition seeking rail minister's resignation, BJP says...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya shared on Twitter what he said were the details of accidents under these ministers and added such 'worthies' are the ones demanding the resignation of the 'most qualified' railway minister the country has had in seven and half decades.

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

Ranji Trophy: Jadeja picks 12 as Saurashtra trounce Pant's Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Saurashtra all but ensured Delhi's exit from Ranji Trophy with a 10-wicket victory inside two days in Group D, in Rajkot, on Friday.

Railways keen to use UIDAI database

Railways keen to use UIDAI database

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

UIDAI would issue unique identification numbers to the residents of the country based on the demographic and biometric data of the individual.

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Railways might witness a fall in passenger volumes

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

There is continued shift by passengers from rail to other modes of travel, thanks to improvement in road connectivity and the shrinking differential in high-end rail and low-end air travel.

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The scheme would cover incidents like robbery and dacoity.

Railways to flag off 117 new trains

Railways to flag off 117 new trains

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will flag off 117 new trains as planned.The Railways will also introduce 52 new trains in FY11.

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The railway division is in talks with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Railways may buy private power

Railways may buy private power

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Parliament likely to discuss Waqf bill on day 1 of winter session

Parliament likely to discuss Waqf bill on day 1 of winter session

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Parliament session is set to start today, with various issues slated to be discussed, including the Waqf Act (Amendment) Bill.

Railways are in a financial crisis: BJP

Railways are in a financial crisis: BJP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde on Friday slammed Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee for presenting a 'lacklustre, populist budget with an eye on forthcoming elections in West Bengal'.

How Mamata's agenda has ruined Railway's party

How Mamata's agenda has ruined Railway's party

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

While a host of pro-public announcements made by her in the last Railway Budget (2010-11) have been implemented, Indian Railways' finances have gone from bad to worse.

Railways put off water launch

Railways put off water launch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Railways to develop 528 model stations

Railways to develop 528 model stations

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

With a view to attracting more passengers and improve basic amenities, the Indian Railways has decided to give a facelift to over 500 stations across the country incorporating state-of-the-art facilities.

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Railways seek reimbursement for IRCTC service charge waiver

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

IRCTC used to charge Rs 40 per ticket for bookings in AC classes, Rs 20 per ticket in sleeper class

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will be the lead partner for Commonwealth Games. Special trains will run during the Commonwealth Games.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

In an eventful week ahead, stock market investors will take cues from major events like the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the upcoming Union Budget and Q3 earnings, analysts said.

Railways steps up security in Northeast

Railways steps up security in Northeast

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

The N F Railway had suffered extensive damage and many lives lost when erstwhile Bodo Liberation Tiger militants were on rampage in western Assam.

Railways might increase freight rates

Railways might increase freight rates

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

With the Indian Railways registering better-than-expected growth in traffic operations this financial year on the back of a revival in the economy, its gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to cross the 9 per cent mark by the end of this financial year. This could lead to a rise in the freight rates of some commodities, say officials in the ministry.

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Railways to expand telemedicine network

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Telemedicine is the use of electronic communication and information technologies to provide health care when distance separates medical specialists from the patient. It also includes educational use of these technologies such as distance learning of health subjects. Though rail connectivity has been established in far-flung and remote areas, proper medical facilities have not reached these areas yet.

'Blaming India Is Pakistan's Go-To Excuse'

'Blaming India Is Pakistan's Go-To Excuse'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Neither are Baloch insurgents capable of breaking up Pakistan, nor has Pakistan learned any lessons from the 1971 debacle that led to the country's dismemberment.'

Railways' massage plans finally go on track

Railways' massage plans finally go on track

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The Ratlam division of the national transporter is planning to provide head and foot massages to passengers in 39 trains originating from Indore railway

Now, Railways' frequent travellers scheme

Now, Railways' frequent travellers scheme

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

In order to improve the occupancy of higher classes in trains, the railways now plan to introduce frequent travellers scheme.

Railways to introduce train tracking system

Railways to introduce train tracking system

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

The train-tracking system is likely to be introduced by next month in Danapur division. According to railway sources, the system would be launch in other railways zones by next year.

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha and West Bengal for Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25.

Violence in Parbhani after Constitution replica damaged

Violence in Parbhani after Constitution replica damaged

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Violent protests erupted in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India, for the second day over the vandalising of a replica of the Indian Constitution. Prohibitory orders were imposed in the city, banning gatherings of five or more people in public places. A mob indulged in arson and vandalised the district collector's office. Police arrested a man in connection with the incident, but protests continued. Protesters demanded a thorough investigation and blamed the government's lax approach.

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Dharavi redevelopment: HC upholds award of tender to Adani Group

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Bombay high court on Friday upheld the tender awarded to an Adani Group firm by the Maharashtra government for the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai, ruling there was no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness or perversity' in the decision.

'Pay panel award may affect Railways' cost optimisation process'

'Pay panel award may affect Railways' cost optimisation process'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Railways is expected to mobilise a substantial chunk of funds through dynamic pricing.