News for 'panic buying'

'Investors must not panic and buy into small-cap funds'

'Investors must not panic and buy into small-cap funds'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'We would advise investors to hold on to multi-cap funds and not invest further until further clarity emerges.'

How To AVOID LOSSES When Markets Crash

How To AVOID LOSSES When Markets Crash

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

In a falling market, the value of your investment keeps going down. However, the reduction in value is purely a notional loss if you remain invested. When you redeem in a falling market, the notional loss becomes a permanent loss, explains Anamika Pareek.

'Take precautions, but don't panic'

'Take precautions, but don't panic'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'Social isolation itself can create panic among people. So, stay connected.'

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Retail investors, who had not seen such a massive correction in the SMID universe since COVID-19, are witnessing something like this for the first time. Panic profit booking may continue.'

SIP Investing Mistakes To Avoid

SIP Investing Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Mutual funds are a powerful tool for building wealth, but do they work overnight? Successful investing requires discipline, patience, and a long-term vision, avers Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Must Read: Advice For SIP Investors

Must Read: Advice For SIP Investors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Regardless of whether you invest Rs 100 or Rs 1 crore per month, risk is inevitable.' 'Positive returns at the end of the year can never be guaranteed.' 'This is a fundamental truth every SIP investor must grasp.'

Nitish blames BJP for salt panic in Bihar

Nitish blames BJP for salt panic in Bihar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Apparently targeting the BJP for the recent panic buying of salt in the state, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar claimed that those who offered milk to Lord Ganesha were testing the effectiveness of their rumour mills.

Why Sensex And Nifty Are Falling

Why Sensex And Nifty Are Falling

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'Retail investors have to stick to their asset allocation plans and continuously do portfolio reviews.'

Will Nifty's Bull Run Take A Breather?

Will Nifty's Bull Run Take A Breather?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Technical charts indicate a possibility of a meaningful correction in the upcoming months.

Drivers in accidents won't be punished if...: Official

Drivers in accidents won't be punished if...: Official

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A driver who accidentally hits a person and subsequently informs the police or takes the victim to the nearest hospital will not be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a senior government functionary said on Tuesday.

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

'Next 2-3 Months Crucial For Equities'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.'

Rupee set to hold ground against greenback till Dec

Rupee set to hold ground against greenback till Dec

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

After depreciating 0.32 per cent against the dollar in October so far, the rupee is expected to hold ground against the greenback in the current quarter on the back of robust inflows. According to the median of a Business Standard poll of 10 respondents, the rupee is seen trading around 84 per dollar till the end of December. "In India's case, at least the bond and cash related inflows will continue.

Some retailers put restrictions on purchase quantity

Some retailers put restrictions on purchase quantity

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Future Group and V-Mart have put in place systems to prevent panic buying at their neighbourhood grocery stores.

'Don't Trade In Stocks Based On Emotions'

'Don't Trade In Stocks Based On Emotions'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

''It's crucial to adhere to your trading plan, even when faced with emotional turmoil.' 'The market can be incredibly volatile and it's easy to get swayed by fear and greed.'

Panic grips Kashmir after govt's Amarnath advisory

Panic grips Kashmir after govt's Amarnath advisory

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The deployment of the troops and various orders gave rise to the speculations about some major decision in the offing regarding the Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Investment Lessons From Ganpati Bappa

Investment Lessons From Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Lord Ganesha's teachings offer valuable insights for investors in the Indian stock market. By thinking big, working consistently, starting early, and approaching investing with a rational mindset, investors can increase their chances of achieving their financial goals.

No crisis of essential commodities, don't panic: Shah

No crisis of essential commodities, don't panic: Shah

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In a series of tweets, Shah also asked people not to panic as the whole country would fight the coronavirus outbreak together.

''Made Good Money? Take Your Capital Out'

''Made Good Money? Take Your Capital Out'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Forget your loss or profit in your portfolio.' 'Look at how much cash you have in hand.' 'If you don't have cash in hand, liquidate at least partially; get into about 20 per cent in cash.'

Should You Go For Ulips?

Should You Go For Ulips?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'If you are investing in a Ulip for returns, go for a type I Ulip.' 'If you are investing for insurance cover as well, type II is better.'

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

As per the book, Trump insists to Woodward he would triumph over the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic calamity. "Don't worry about it, Bob. OK?" Trump told the author in July. "Don't worry about it. We'll get to do another book. You'll find I was right."

Salt at Rs 150-200 a kg in Bihar

Salt at Rs 150-200 a kg in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Rumours of acute scarcity of salt triggered panic buying in half dozen districts of Bihar

North Korea reports 1st Covid case, imposes lockdown

North Korea reports 1st Covid case, imposes lockdown

Rediff.com12 May 2022

According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), top officials, including the country's leader Kim Jong Un, held a crisis politburo meeting to discuss the outbreak and announced they would implement a 'maximum emergency' virus control system.

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

'Adani Wasn't There At Meeting'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'That was my mistake.' 'Gautam Adani was not involved in forming the Maharashtra government.' 'Adani was not there in the meeting.' 'The meeting was at his guest house and we were sitting in his guest house.'

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.

'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.'

Sudden rush of victims causes panic at Delhi hospital

Sudden rush of victims causes panic at Delhi hospital

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The injured, who were severely wounded, were brought in on motorbikes, autoricksaw, cars, ambulances and police vans.

After April shock, drug sales improve in May

After April shock, drug sales improve in May

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The industry feels two factors have played a role in improving the offtake and reducing trade inventory - one is that the supply chain in pharmaceuticals has more or less stabilised, and secondly, with lockdown curbs easing and OPDs opening, some demand has grown at the consumer end as well.

Market crash: Why you need not panic

Market crash: Why you need not panic

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Wait for a few days before deciding to buy shares or MF schemes.

Fall in fuel demand has oil companies very worried

Fall in fuel demand has oil companies very worried

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

National oil companies are staring at inventory losses as they have to bring down refinery throughputs because of the plunging demand for fuels following the nationwide lockdown to contain the deadly coronavirus infection. India is the world's third-largest energy consumer but the lockdown has shut businesses, suspended flights, stopped trains and brought almost the entire vehicular movement to a halt, impacting fuel demand.

Don't panic over sudden movement of rupee, say dealers

Don't panic over sudden movement of rupee, say dealers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The sudden movement of the rupee - post the monetary policy - is not a reason to panic, said currency dealers. According to them, a correction was overdue for the rupee that remained the best performing currency in the region for well over a month. The rupee closed at 74.72 a dollar on Friday from its previous close of 74.60. It had dropped 1.52 per cent against the dollar on April 7 after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its monetary policy, committing to buy Rs 1 trillion of bonds in the June quarter. A weak rupee goes well with the export narrative of the government, and is consistent with the RBI's intervention strategy that prevented an appreciation.

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Ask Ajit: 'Sold shares in panic. What to do now?'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

28,000 more troops being deployed in Kashmir

28,000 more troops being deployed in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The Centre had earlier ordered deployment of about 10,000 central forces personnel to Kashmir in order to strengthen counter-insurgency operations and law and order duties.

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Transfer Truths: The EPL's biggest gambles this summer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rediff.com makes an assessment of the biggest gambles made by the leading Premier League teams this summer.

Truckers' strike may push inflation by 50 bps

Truckers' strike may push inflation by 50 bps

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

The truckers' strike, which entered the second day, can push inflation by 50 basis points on account of shortage of perishable goods and panic buying by traders, said economic think tank National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

'New Investors Won't Digest Such Falls'

'New Investors Won't Digest Such Falls'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'If individual stocks start falling 25% to 30% or more, then I doubt how many of them will be able to withstand that (kind of selloff). That is when you'll see panic coming in.'

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in Mumbai, Nagpur and other parts of the state witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers.

India's fuel sales rise above pre-Covid levels

India's fuel sales rise above pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

India's fuel sales surged past pre-pandemic levels in March on twin impact of the economy rebounding from the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions and anticipation of price increases leading to stocking. In the first two weeks of March, dealers, as well as the public, topped up their tanks in anticipation of an increase in prices that had been on hold in the run-up to the elections in states like Uttar Pradesh. While daily price revisions restarted on March 22, the increases were calibrated.

Sri Lanka: 'It has really hit us bad'

Sri Lanka: 'It has really hit us bad'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'The economic crisis hit us from nowhere. No one saw it coming.'

Sri Lanka puts BPCL deal on hold

Sri Lanka puts BPCL deal on hold

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Sri Lanka on Monday put off indefinitely a decision to sell off part of the state-run oil company to Bharat Petroleum as trade unions threatened to stop work, triggering panic buying at petrol stations across the country.

57% moms concerned about keeping kids busy

57% moms concerned about keeping kids busy

Rediff.com19 May 2020

78 per cent moms who participated in the survey were worried about their kids getting sick amid the lockdown