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World Football's Biggest Earners Revealed!

World Football's Biggest Earners Revealed!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Real Madrid are football's biggest earners, Liverpool best in Premier League

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India's electric two-wheeler (e2W) manufacturers have urged the government to extend subsidies under the PM E-Drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme beyond March 2026, cautioning that a withdrawal could slow near-term demand even as confidence in long-term electric mobility adoption remains intact.

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's biggest challenge will be to find a new growth driver, particularly against the backdrop of a global economy ravaged by heightened uncertainty and fragmentation, financial markets on a precipice, and global commodity prices on a continued uptrend.

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets.

Retail Algo: Trust Data, Not Hype

Retail Algo: Trust Data, Not Hype

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Begin with a small investment, observe performance, then scale up gradually.'

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

'Global Uncertainties Are Of A Magnitude We've Never Seen Before'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'Global uncertainty is something which definitely occupies the minds of officials when we are preparing for the Budget.'

Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov

Economic activity remained upbeat in Nov

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Overall economic activity continued to hold up in November with demand conditions remaining robust, thanks to strengthening urban demand, but manufacturing and rural demand showed some signs of deceleration even as services remained strong, according to an article on the State of the Economy written by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials in the central bank's December bulletin.

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

What Budget 2026 Says About Taxes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

This Budget positions India's taxation ideology as not merely a revenue source but as a strategic catalyst for growth, inclusion and long-term confidence.

Signs of revival: Pre-IPO fundraising improved but fell short of 2023 peak

Signs of revival: Pre-IPO fundraising improved but fell short of 2023 peak

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Fundraising through pre-initial public offerings (pre-IPOs) more than doubled in 2025 compared with the previous year, but remained below the peak seen in 2023. The narrowing gap between pre-IPO and IPO pricing is the reason for the decline in both the number and value of such deals over the past two years.

Sebi agrees in principle to NSE colo-dark fibre settlement

Sebi agrees in principle to NSE colo-dark fibre settlement

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has, in principle, agreed to the proposed settlement of the long-pending colocation and dark fibre cases filed by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.

RBI trims rate by 25bps to 5.25%; loans to get cheaper

RBI trims rate by 25bps to 5.25%; loans to get cheaper

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shrugging off concerns over the depreciation of rupee, the RBI has cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in a bid to further bolster economic growth, which rose to a six-quarter high of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year.

Home, auto loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts interest rate

Home, auto loans to get cheaper as RBI cuts interest rate

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Shrugging off concerns over the depreciation of rupee, the RBI has cut interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent in a bid to further bolster economic growth, which rose to a six-quarter high of 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year.

Direct equity investors take money off table in 2025, a first since Covid

Direct equity investors take money off table in 2025, a first since Covid

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The post-Covid euphoria surrounding direct equity investing has ebbed in 2025. Individual investors have turned net sellers in the domestic equity market, pulling out about 8,461 crore so far this year - a sharp reversal from the record purchases seen in 2024, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).

'Buying Opportunity, Not A Regret Opportunity'

'Buying Opportunity, Not A Regret Opportunity'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'For those in for the long haul, this is a God-given opportunity.' 'Your market is falling despite strong fundamentals, and such a clear roadmap has been announced.'

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

There are vexing questions around the disconnect between Nifty returns and portfolio returns, between economic growth and earnings growth, and finally, between earnings growth and market returns, points out Debashis Basu.

Why patience matters more than timing for multibagger stocks

Why patience matters more than timing for multibagger stocks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

When it comes to multibagger stocks, patience trumps market timing. Investors who stay invested in fundamentally strong stocks build wealth in the long term, and investors who wait for perfect entry points usually end up confused, late, or out of the market. Here, we will explore the role of patience in multibagger stock investments.

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'This is not just a cosmetic refresh,' said Suhas Rajkumar, founder and chief executive officer of Simple Energy. 'We have re-engineered the battery integration, made the scooter lighter, improved performance and expanded the portfolio so customers can choose based on real usage needs.'

2025: Women, Freshers Dominate Hiring Momentum

2025: Women, Freshers Dominate Hiring Momentum

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Hiring was strongest in education and training, healthcare services, retail, financial services and wellness.

GST Council To Consider 5% GST For Air, Water Purifiers

GST Council To Consider 5% GST For Air, Water Purifiers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Any reduction on purifiers would need consensus among state finance ministers.

Sensex ends lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

Sensex ends lower on foreign fund outflows, selling in blue-chips

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, ITC, Adani Ports and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest laggards. In contrast, Eternal, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India and Tata Consultancy Services were among the gainers.

GST rate cuts spur credit growth in banking sector in Q3 FY26

GST rate cuts spur credit growth in banking sector in Q3 FY26

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Banking sector has witnessed healthy growth in advances in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) against the same period last year, as the full impact of goods and service tax (GST) rate cuts drove growth. Most of the lenders saw their credit growth outpace the deposit growth in the quarter.

India-EU sign 'mother of all' trade deals, says Modi

India-EU sign 'mother of all' trade deals, says Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade.

Q3 earnings, inflation data to drive markets this week

Q3 earnings, inflation data to drive markets this week

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets are expected to track Q3 corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms, including TCS and Infosys, while inflation data and global trends would also dictate investors' sentiment, analysts said.

UP cracks down on illegal cough syrup trade, 75 arrested

UP cracks down on illegal cough syrup trade, 75 arrested

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Uttar Pradesh authorities have registered 74 cases and arrested 75 people in connection with the illegal storage and sale of codeine-based cough syrup. A minister alleges links to the Samajwadi Party and an SIT is investigating.

Loan growth, margins set to improve for banks in Q3

Loan growth, margins set to improve for banks in Q3

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The banking sector could see better loan growth in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) with improved net interest margins (NIMs), though the full impact of latest rate cuts will be largely felt in the fourth quarter. There may be lower slippage in unsecured loans and microfinance institutions (MFIs) along with steady recovery trends, which should lower credit cost.

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

Bajaj Finance to Muthoot Finance: NBFCs outpace banks once again

Bajaj Finance to Muthoot Finance: NBFCs outpace banks once again

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Muthoot Finance, and IIFL Finance have regained their growth momentum after losing market share to banks in the post-Covid period. The growth surge is being led by diversified lenders and gold-loan companies while development-finance institutions such as Power Finance Corporation (PFC), REC, and Housing & Urban Development Corporation (Hudco) continue to grow at a slower pace.

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Sebi Overhauls MF Framework, Stockbroking Rules

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday overhauled the cost framework for the 80 trillion domestic mutual fund (MF) industry, introducing a simplified structure aimed at improving transparency for investors while balancing the impact on asset managers.

1.51 Trillion: What FPIs Sold This Year, Highest Ever!

1.51 Trillion: What FPIs Sold This Year, Highest Ever!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Domestic mutual funds have infused the highest ever -- Rs 4.84 trillion -- this year amid strong inflows via SIPs.

Why non- NCR developers are flocking to Gurugram

Why non- NCR developers are flocking to Gurugram

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Gurugram, already established as the corporate hub of Delhi-NCR, is increasingly attracting developers from outside the region, drawn by robust end-user demand, premium pricing, and emerging development opportunities.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

Sebi takes measures to deepen investors' participation in capital market

Sebi takes measures to deepen investors' participation in capital market

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Markets regulator Sebi board on Wednesday approved a series of measures aimed at improving investor convenience, easing compliance norms, and deepening participation in the capital and debt markets.

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Two-wheeler Industry hits speed bump over ABS mandate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

India's two-wheeler industry is seen growing 6-9% in 2026, though a proposed ABS mandate for sub-125cc models could push up prices and temper volumes.

Where Hiring Will Take Place In 2026

Where Hiring Will Take Place In 2026

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'Headcount expansion is more likely in revenue-linked and product-critical teams than in broad based hiring.'

Will The Economy Face A Bumpy Road Ahead?

Will The Economy Face A Bumpy Road Ahead?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead.

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Shares of apparel retail major Trent fell over 8.6 per cent to ~4,048 apiece at the close of trade on Tuesday. Trading near its 52-week low, the stock has shed about 43 per cent over the past year. Sentiment around the Tata group company weakened after it reported lower than expected revenue for the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26). Brokerages expect the stock to remain under pressure in the near term.

Realme Narzo 90: Available For Purchase

Realme Narzo 90: Available For Purchase

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Realme Narzo 90 5G is available in India starting at approximately 15,200. Officially, the variants are priced around 16,999 for the 6 GB RAM with 128 GB storage model, while the 8 GB RAM with 128 GB storage version retails for about 18,499.

Sensex down 376 points on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Sensex down 376 points on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Reliance Industries cracked 4.42 per cent, while ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, and HDFC Bank were also among the laggards. However, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, and State Bank of India were among the gainers.

IPO Count Crosses 100 After 18 Years

IPO Count Crosses 100 After 18 Years

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The milestone crowns a record year for the domestic primary market where IPO mobilisation is set to cross Rs 1.7 trillion.

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Data from used-car platforms suggest that buyer preferences have remained broadly stable post-GST, with SUVs retaining their dominance even as price adjustments played out across segments.