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More middle-class Indians making big gains from bourses

More middle-class Indians making big gains from bourses

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

In stock market parlance, "meme stock" was certainly the word of the year. Coined to mean those stocks that gain sudden popularity on the internet with resultant high prices, it was used to derisively describe the behaviour of retail traders globally who entered the market in huge numbers in the two Covid-19 years. A recent study, "Market Concentration and Retail Participation in India", by the National Stock Exchange economics team led by their chief economist Tirthankar Patnaik shows unlike these impressions, the retail investors, at least in India, have not performed inconsistently.

7 smart ways you can earn while you're still studying

7 smart ways you can earn while you're still studying

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Do these simple things and smile your way to the bank.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Most stocks shine on hopes of economic recovery

Most stocks shine on hopes of economic recovery

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The market breadth has turned sharply positive since May amid hopes that a decline in Covid-19 infections will lead to a revival in the economy. At 3.8, the advance-decline ratio (ADR) for May was the best since June 2020. So far this month, the ratio has remained above three - in simpler words, for every declining stock, there were nearly four advancing stocks in May and three this month. ADR is a popular market breadth indicator, with a ratio of more than two signalling an extremely bullish undercurrent.

Brokerages want Digital Workforce

Brokerages want Digital Workforce

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

'We need people who can position a product digitally and craft the journey for customers, by improving user interface and user experience.'

Black money issue: I-T to scrutinise high value transactions

Black money issue: I-T to scrutinise high value transactions

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The database for 'Non-PAN AIR transactions' has already been disseminated to Principal Chief Commissioners based on the regions.

Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Lok Sabha passes bill to cut salaries of MPs by 30%

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Replying to the debate on the bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that funds are needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and "charity should begin from home".

India coach Shastri hails 'one of the greatest series ever'

India coach Shastri hails 'one of the greatest series ever'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Rahane also pointed how the coach's contribution was the key to the team's success.

PM, FM must apologise for neglecting farmers: Cong

PM, FM must apologise for neglecting farmers: Cong

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'Neither farmers nor farm labourers will benefit from these jumla announcements of the finance minister'

Get your Monsoon Fashion Right!

Get your Monsoon Fashion Right!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Abhishek Yadav, design head at Spykar, tells you how to stay cool and comfy in the rains.

Want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?

Want to hang out with Snoopy and Charlie Brown?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Let's visit the Charles M Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California, home to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and Linus?

Here is why BCCI can't help other sports...

Here is why BCCI can't help other sports...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, said that as long as the Income Tax Exemption of the Board remains withdrawn, it will be difficult to help Olympic sporting disciplines as much as they would have liked to.

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

'Loathsome on screen, but a sweetheart in life'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Shashikala was never short of her work.' 'But somewhere as she grew older she got tired of playing variations of the villain.' 'She became spiritual.'

Stock market crash: Five blunders to avoid

Stock market crash: Five blunders to avoid

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Take calculated, not blind risks, suggests Ramalingam K.

'I glue my dress to my skin'

'I glue my dress to my skin'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Olympic ice dancers are taking extra precautions to ensure their costumes get attention for all the right reasons, using tape and glue to guarantee they stay covered up as they glide around the ice.

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'

Centre stops AAP govt's doorstep delivery of rations

Centre stops AAP govt's doorstep delivery of rations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The central government on Friday stopped the doorstep delivery of ration scheme MMGGRY (Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana) of the Delhi government, scheduled to be launched on March 25.

Low price denomination stocks dominate investor interest

Low price denomination stocks dominate investor interest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Of the 854 stocks that quoted less than Rs 20 on March 23, 2020 - when the Sensex hit more than a three-year low - 482 have doubled.

The odd, odd world around us!

The odd, odd world around us!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

These 10 images prove that we live in a wonderfully weird world.

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

BCCI secretary Shah assures help to northeastern states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Shah recently visited the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

LVB resolution: RBI delays final merger scheme to next week

LVB resolution: RBI delays final merger scheme to next week

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The Reserve Bank did not issue the final merger scheme for Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with DBS India on Friday as stated earlier and is likely to do so only next week, according to a central bank official. While placing LVB under a moratorium and then issuing a draft amalgamation scheme on November 17, the RBI had said it would issue the final merger scheme on November 20 (Friday) so as to help complete the resolution for the 94-year-old lender by December 16. However, as of 2200 hrs on Friday, the central bank did not issue the final merger scheme. When contacted, a senior RBI official told PTI that the same would now be issued early next week.

Olympics Swimming: More golds for Titmus and Ohashi

Olympics Swimming: More golds for Titmus and Ohashi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

British men win relay.

Penny stock zooms from Rs 100 to Rs 55,000 in a da

Penny stock zooms from Rs 100 to Rs 55,000 in a da

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Ahmedabad-based KGN Industries, a 'Z' group share that was re-listed at Rs 100 on the Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday after over seven years, witnessed a mammoth intra-day high of Rs 55,000 on minuscule volumes of 827 shares.

When Shaw defied head coach Ponting in IPL 2020...

When Shaw defied head coach Ponting in IPL 2020...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting revealed that Prithvi Shaw refused to listen to his advice to bat in the nets after he hit a bad patch in the IPL last year.

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Jack Welch, CEO of CEOs, passes into the ages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Welch, who was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine in 1999, massively increased the financial might of GE by nearly fivefold to USD 130 billion during his time. The market value of the stock rose from USD 14 billion to more than USD 400 billion, an increase of more than 2,700 per cent, during the 20 years he was CEO.

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Ask Anu: 'My husband cheated on me with our maid'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Sebi unearths Rs 34,000-crore tax evasion

Sebi unearths Rs 34,000-crore tax evasion

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Most of these alleged tax evaders hail from Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Delhi.

Justice Mudgal has not taken fee for WT20, IPL and India-NZ ODI

Justice Mudgal has not taken fee for WT20, IPL and India-NZ ODI

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Delhi High Court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal has not taken a single penny from the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) for his services during the ICC World T20, the Indian Premier League and the subsequent India vs New Zealand ODI.

PMC Bank MD admits to under-reporting HDIL's bad loans

PMC Bank MD admits to under-reporting HDIL's bad loans

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Joy Thomas stated that one large account -- HDIL -- was the sole reason for the present crisis that led to the regulatory action on Tuesday when Reserve Bank of India superseded its management and placed it under an administrator for the next six months.

ASK AJIT: 'How Do I Invest Rs 20 lakh?'

ASK AJIT: 'How Do I Invest Rs 20 lakh?'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

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

Loo with a view! Tokyo now has transparent toilets

Loo with a view! Tokyo now has transparent toilets

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The see-through loos have opened in two parks in Shibuya, a commercial part of the Japanese capital which is renowned for its shopping facilities and quality of nightlife.

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Don't Be OVER-OBSESSED With Stocks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Exposure to debt funds and gold is essential even if current returns from these asset classes are low, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

ESOPs, M&As out of capital gains tax net

ESOPs, M&As out of capital gains tax net

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The regulations will only apply to the share purchases that have been done after October 1, 2004

Delhi health minister's daughter quits as advisor of mohalla clinics

Delhi health minister's daughter quits as advisor of mohalla clinics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Soumya had been made in-charge of the clinics on an honorary basis. She was also designated as advisor to the health secretary-cum-mission director of the National Health Mission.

Will make roads like Hema Malini's cheeks: MP minister

Will make roads like Hema Malini's cheeks: MP minister

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Madhya Pradesh minister P C Sharma said the rain-affected roads in the state would be repaired by November 30.

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Entrepreneurs: Do's and Don'ts for SCARY times ahead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

DO: Whether or not your business has suffered losses, now is the time to optimise resources, cut back on unnecessary expenditure and spend every penny cautiously. DON'T: If there is a cash crunch, don't rush to fire staff. Instead, weigh in other options that will protect the interest of both the company and the employees. Must Read Advice from Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, MD, 9unicorn.

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.

US could have defeated the Taliban...

US could have defeated the Taliban...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Should be back with sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju

Should be back with sporting events in a couple of months: Rijiju

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The Sports Authority of India has already drawn up the Standard Operating Procedure regarding resuming sporting activities.