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'Rising loan appeal hits corporate bond market's momentum'

'Rising loan appeal hits corporate bond market's momentum'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

India's corporate bond market, driven by public sector undertaking (PSU) banks and financial institutions last year, is losing momentum since the second quarter of FY26.

'Digital arrest' most dreaded threat to citizens: President Murmu

'Digital arrest' most dreaded threat to citizens: President Murmu

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu addressed Indian Police Service probationers, highlighting the growing threat of 'digital arrest' scams and emphasizing the importance of ethical policing and public service.

Toss drama! Two presenters used for the first time ever

Toss drama! Two presenters used for the first time ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Animosity between India and Pakistan team continued prior to the mega final of the Asia Cup with two presenters -- India's Ravi Shastri and Pakistan's Waqar Younis -- conducting the snap interviews at the toss.

Abhishek Shines Among The Ruins At MCG

Abhishek Shines Among The Ruins At MCG

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Abhishek Sharma waged a lone battle with an entertaining 68 from 37 balls in the second T20I against Australia at MCG on Friday.

HSBC downgrades Indian stock markets to 'neutral' from 'overweight' for 2025

HSBC downgrades Indian stock markets to 'neutral' from 'overweight' for 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

As India faces slowing economic growth, HSBC Global Research has downgraded the Indian stock market outlook from "overweight" to "neutral". In a report, the global financial services firm said profits at India Inc appeared to have softened while valuations are elevated. After annualized growth of 25 per cent in recent years, profits appear to have softened while valuations are elevated at 23x forward earnings.

Isha-Himanshu strike gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Isha-Himanshu strike gold at ISSF Junior World Cup

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Earlier, Kucerova and Lucy Myers of the USA had prevailed in a tense qualification shoot-off to secure the final berths ahead of India's Sabeera Haris, who finished seventh despite tying on 112 hits.

Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Dharambir and Atul win silver and bronze for India in World Para Athletics C'ships

Why Millions Of Women Are Fighting Their Bodies

Why Millions Of Women Are Fighting Their Bodies

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Nearly 70% of autoimmune disease patients in India are women. Doctors have observed that autoimmune diseases are far more common among women, especially between the ages of 20 and 50, when hormonal and lifestyle factors are most active.

Small Cars Get Big Relief in New Fuel Efficiency Norms

Small Cars Get Big Relief in New Fuel Efficiency Norms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest producer of small cars, stands to benefit the most.

Nykaa's faster growth keeps Street bullish, but valuations rich too

Nykaa's faster growth keeps Street bullish, but valuations rich too

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The July-September quarter (Q2) business update on revenue by FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) was well received by most investors and the share price surged over 6 per cent, driven by one block deal. Even after Wednesday's minor dip, it was still higher at Rs 257.50 as compared to Monday's close of Rs 255.55.

Junior WC: India women sweep air rifle event

Junior WC: India women sweep air rifle event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

In the men's 10m air rifle final, India's Himanshu, who had topped qualification with 633.7, kept his form intact to clinch gold with a superb 250.9. Individual Neutral Athlete Dmitrii Pimenov followed with 249.9 for silver, while India's Abhinav Shaw claimed bronze with 228.4.

ISSF Jr World Cup: Rashmika-Kapil bag India's 3rd gold

ISSF Jr World Cup: Rashmika-Kapil bag India's 3rd gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The pair of Rashmika Sahgal and Kapil, who recently won the men's and women's gold in 10m air pistol junior event at the the Asian Championships in Kazakhstan, joined forces to hog the limelight on day three by taking the top spot in air pistol mixed team event.

Bulls prowl D-Street: Sensex jumps 716 points

Bulls prowl D-Street: Sensex jumps 716 points

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Tata Motors jumped the most by 5.54 per cent, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Trent, Sun Pharma, Axis Bank, and ICICI Bank. However, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

Rupee weakens 3.7% in H1FY26, hits fresh lows on US tariffs, outflows

Rupee weakens 3.7% in H1FY26, hits fresh lows on US tariffs, outflows

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The rupee continued to face pressure in the first half of the current financial year (FY26), hitting fresh lows against the dollar, due to strengthening of the greenback, rising crude oil prices, and foreign outflows. Rupee has depreciated by 3.7 per cent so far in the current financial year after starting at a good note in April.

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Marriage to minor no shield from rape charges under POCSO Act: HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Justices Urmila Joshi Phalke and Nandesh Deshpande of the HC's Nagpur bench, in the order passed on September 26, refused to accept the man's contention that he was in a consensual relationship with the 17-year-old girl and had registered the marriage only when she turned 18.

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.

Goldman Sachs bets on Indian aerospace, prefers private firms

Goldman Sachs bets on Indian aerospace, prefers private firms

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Goldman Sachs is bullish about Indian aerospace and defence, preferring private companies over public sector units (PSUs) as the country ramps up its export target for the sector to Rs 50,000 crore by FY29 from Rs 23,600 crore last year. The American investment bank's top 'buy' recommendations include Solar Industries, Bharat Electronics, Data Patterns and PTC Industries, while Bharat Dynamics is rated 'sell'.

Surplus monsoon ends; India likely to receive 15% more rain in Oct

Surplus monsoon ends; India likely to receive 15% more rain in Oct

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal rainfall for most parts of India during the post-monsoon season (October to December), except for some areas in the northwest. The southwest monsoon season ended with the country recording eight per cent above normal rainfall.

H1B Visa Fee Shock Puts IT Firms In Bind

H1B Visa Fee Shock Puts IT Firms In Bind

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

In the medium term, corporates and vendors could move away from visa dependency, shift more work offshore and share higher cost burdens with clients.

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

Oppn candidate Reddy urges MPs to vote with conscience in VP polls

Oppn candidate Reddy urges MPs to vote with conscience in VP polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy appeals to MPs to vote with conscience in the upcoming vice presidential polls, urging them to prioritize the spirit of India and parliamentary traditions over party loyalty.

H1B Crisis: Rs 85,500 Cr Wiped Out From IT Stocks

H1B Crisis: Rs 85,500 Cr Wiped Out From IT Stocks

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'It's better to stay away from large IT stocks until there is clarity on tariffs.'

'I had to work hard...' Siraj on his four-fer vs WI

'I had to work hard...' Siraj on his four-fer vs WI

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who devastated the West Indies batting lineup with a four-wicket haul on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday, said that he was overjoyed to bowl on a green-top wicket after a long break.

India, Pakistan to play at neutral venues in ICC events

India, Pakistan to play at neutral venues in ICC events

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The ICC top brass is likely to finalise the hybrid model modalities for the Champions Trophy during a virtual meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, it has been learnt.

Five killed, 12 injured as terrorists open fire at bus in Jerusalem

Five killed, 12 injured as terrorists open fire at bus in Jerusalem

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The terrorists who carried out the deadly terror shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem used a makeshift "Carlo" submachine gun, otherwise known as a Carl Gustav.

Meghana wins maiden ISSF World Cup medal

Meghana wins maiden ISSF World Cup medal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Meghana Sajjanar clinched her first-ever World Cup medal, a bronze, in the women's 10m Air Rifle, as India finished fifth in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Ningbo, China.

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict

'Pycroft Is India's Favourite': Rameez

'Pycroft Is India's Favourite': Rameez

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'He is a permanent fixture when it comes to the Indian team. He has been match referee 90 times in India's matches.'

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Afghans Are Adept At Playing India Against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'During the 5-day visit, Amir Khan Muttaqi would have, conceivably, bumped into our powerful security agencies one way or another and some interaction would have ensued, which, in turn, can lead to future dealings.' 'Indeed, this will be the one crucial template of the Indo-Afghan relationship that Pakistan will be monitoring closely,' points Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Hooda wins F46 men's javelin throw gold at Para Worlds

Hooda wins F46 men's javelin throw gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dayawanti breaks Asian record but finishes fourth

Para Worlds: Praveen braves injury to claim high jump bronze

Para Worlds: Praveen braves injury to claim high jump bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Paris Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar had to settle for bronze in the men's T64 high jump at the Asian Para Games after clearing a season's best 2.00 metres.

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court will also hear similar pleas related to permanent commission from the Indian Navy, followed by the Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The other venues for the eight-team tournament include Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Colombo.

Will RBI Governor Play Santa In December?

Will RBI Governor Play Santa In December?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

While the economy will wait for a rate cut in December, the banking industry should be happy with the wave of liberalisation -- a big push for growth in bank credit, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, stressing that while sports must continue, terrorism must be firmly dealt with.

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Centre has denied any discrimination in granting permanent commission to Short Service Commission (SSC) women Army officers compared to their male counterparts, assuring the Supreme Court that all parameters are being duly followed.

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Sumit Antil completes World Para Championships hat-trick!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Yogesh Kathuniya won yet another silver medal in the men's F56 discus throw event at the World Para Athletics Championships.

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

'Conspicuously muted': Sonia Gandhi slams govt's Palestine stance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's stance on Palestine, calling it a 'profound silence' and an abdication of humanity and morality. She argues that India needs to demonstrate leadership on the issue and that the government's actions are driven by personal friendship rather than constitutional values or strategic interests.

RBI's decision to hold rate at 5.5% is misplaced? Or not?

RBI's decision to hold rate at 5.5% is misplaced? Or not?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Mixed views were expressed by top economists on the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision to hold the repo rate at 5.5% and maintain a neutral stance. While some say the decision was as expected and one more rate reduction is expected this fiscal, there is also a view that rate cut by MPC was warranted given the evolving global situation.