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Sensex slumps 330 points at close

Sensex slumps 330 points at close

Rediff.com14 May 2004

The Sensex resumed 10 points higher at 5,409. After touching a high of 5,416 on selective buying, it soon slipped into the red to touch an early low of 5,365 following heavy selling in PSU and other old economy stock. The Sensex is now down 26 points

Should you invest in gold? The pros and cons

Should you invest in gold? The pros and cons

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Is there any one avenue, where your hard earned money will not only be safe, but also give you the maximum return?

Blasts not to hit economic growth

Blasts not to hit economic growth

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Industry chambers on Monday said though the stock markets dipped heavily, the fundamentals of the economy would remain unaffected and there was no need for panic following the two bomb explosions in Mumbai.

Investment advisors caught napping

Investment advisors caught napping

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The investment advisor isn't doing his job if he is promoting fairly tales of 'Sensex 15,000 points by Diwali' and advising you to make lump sum investments when markets are at all time highs.

Most brokers unwound leveraged positions

Most brokers unwound leveraged positions

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Overall market open interest on NSE down 15 per cent to Rs 89,307 crore (Rs 893.07 billion). A majority of stock brokers have unwound their leveraged positions in the futures and options segment. The total leveraged position (in excess of Rs 1 lakh crore or Rs 1 trillion) contributed heavily to the stock market crash.

Exclusive interview/P Chidambaram

Exclusive interview/P Chidambaram

Rediff.com23 May 2006

The small investors must heed the advice of mutual funds and remain invested.

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.

Auto sales crash to all-time low

Auto sales crash to all-time low

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The struggling Indian automobile industry on Monday reported yet another worst ever performance with overall domestic sales declining by 18.2 per cent in December 2008, as commercial vehicles and two-wheelers sales crashed heavily.

Infosys drags markets; Sensex sheds 82 points

Infosys drags markets; Sensex sheds 82 points

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

IT major Infosys crashed 8.5 per cent to 3,357.50 on reports that the management expects sluggish growth in January-March quarter in the current financial year.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

Markets end in red; pharma, metal trip

Markets end in red; pharma, metal trip

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

It, however, was a record-smashing week for both the indices, which scaled their lifetime highs.

India can no longer be ignored: <i>Time</i>

India can no longer be ignored: Time

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

Describing India as a country that can no longer be ignored, prestigious American news magazine, Time has said the country's rise is for real but it needs to be careful about traps like the latest stock market slide.

New RBI Act to boost bank stocks

New RBI Act to boost bank stocks

Rediff.com18 May 2006

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Hindenburg report

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Hindenburg report

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Friday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute a committee monitored by a retired apex court judge to inquire and investigate into the Hindenburg Research report which has made a slew of allegations against the business conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

The markets need a speed breaker

The markets need a speed breaker

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The flash crash has caused a blip that makes normal analysis suspect. It's time to include waiting periods into trading mechanisms.

Tips for investing in aviation stocks

Tips for investing in aviation stocks

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Given that debt is a major problem for most airlines, investors with a medium-term horizon should look at them.

7 tips for achieving financial security

7 tips for achieving financial security

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Every cloud has a silver lining. The recent global economic slowdown too has reinforced the virtues of austerity. But you don't have to wait for that big stock market crash or the next big bank to go kaput to strengthen your financial immunity. Here are some tips to help you ensure your finances stay strong come hail or high waters...

A turbulent year for India Inc

A turbulent year for India Inc

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The year saw India's biggest corporate fraud, falling earnings, stock market crash, job losses and soaring food prices which hit the common man

'It's time for caution, not expansion'

'It's time for caution, not expansion'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Silicon Valley people are generally used to layoffs.' 'Every person who has been in the industry for 15-20 years would have been laid off at least 3-4 times.' 'In India, we aren't used to that concept.' 'So when it came here, people were shocked.'

'If you want to invest, invest quickly'

'If you want to invest, invest quickly'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'Very few of small investors stay invested for those three or four or five years.' 'If there's like a six month, one-year period when market is not doing well, you exit.' 'After the market has run up, you get in again.' 'This way you will never make returns.'

Sebi probing MCX stocks crash

Sebi probing MCX stocks crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

FTIL stock on Thursday fell by over 60 per cent in early morning trade, while that of Multi Commodity Exchange plunged by 20 per cent following concerns about another group entity National Spot Exchange Ltd.

Beware! 10 future bubbles in the making

Beware! 10 future bubbles in the making

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

While most feel the world is a safer place now that the financial crisis has been tackled, Sunil Kewalramani lists ten future bubbles in the making.

Politics and the stock market

Politics and the stock market

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Investors at this stage need to realise that a stable political situation at the Centre is always beneficial for them.

Bloodbath on the bourses: Sensex crashes 840 points

Bloodbath on the bourses: Sensex crashes 840 points

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

This is its biggest single session fall since August 24, 2015, when it had lost 1,624.51 points.

Sebi set to allow cross-margining

Sebi set to allow cross-margining

Rediff.com22 May 2004

Investors lose Rs 36,000 crore

Investors lose Rs 36,000 crore

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

The stock market crashed on Wednesday, wiping off Rs 35,715 crore (Rs 357.15 billion) of investors' wealth, as the benchmark index registered its largest single day fall since the formation of the UPA government in 2004.

Financial crisis could send suicide, homicide rate

Financial crisis could send suicide, homicide rate

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Researchers at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Oxford University headed the study to examine the possibility that health might suffer as a result of the market crashes. Lead author David Stuckler estimated that increased stress stemming from job losses could prompt a 2.4 per cent rise in suicide rates. Another 2.7 per cent rise in heart attack deaths could be expected, along with a 2.4 per cent increase in homicides rates.

Volatility rears its head, yet again!

Volatility rears its head, yet again!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

The much-anticipated correction in the market seems to have finally set in.

Busy ministers and a new beginning

Busy ministers and a new beginning

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

In 30 days, there have been a flurry of ministerial pronouncements. It does seem that most ministers have taken seriously the prime minister's observation that this time there can be no excuses.

Few MUSTs for investors!

Few MUSTs for investors!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

In this article, we attempt to simplify matters for the common investor, by explaining some important terms that every investor must be aware of, not just while investing in shares, but for any other investment.

Home loan tax exemption may be raised

Home loan tax exemption may be raised

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

The income tax exemption for interest payment of home loans is likely to be increased to Rs 2.5 lakh (Rs 250,000) for the upcoming year.

Gilt funds can be double-edged swords

Gilt funds can be double-edged swords

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Gilt funds are nothing but debt funds that primarily invest in government securities (G-Secs). However they differ from conventional debt funds in that, while a traditional debt fund invests in all types of debt instruments, gilt funds have narrow investment objective. They just focus on G-Secs.

Sensex: Biggest gains and losses

Sensex: Biggest gains and losses

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Both the Sensex and Nifty hit their lowest levels in this calendar year.

Politics and the stock market

Politics and the stock market

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Where are the markets headed?

Where are the markets headed?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Stocks below a certain size in terms of market capitalisation don't attract much institutional interest

Coming soon: The Big Bear Market

Coming soon: The Big Bear Market

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'The Indian market has all the factors at the moment: Over-valuation, over-confidence, reliance on some source of massive fund flows and massive scams.' 'The trigger for a collapse could also have arrived.' warns Devangshu Datta.

Second-hand car prices crash 40%

Second-hand car prices crash 40%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

One in four used cars sold is foreign.

Exchange stocks for a holiday abroad...

Exchange stocks for a holiday abroad...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Investment advisers believe that it makes little sense to swap assets (shares) accumulated over time for an expense (holiday). "Selling shares of a blue-chip company only reflects that you don't believe in it," said Gaurav Mashruwala, a certified financial planner.