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Joblessness slowed to 5.2% in Q2: PLFS data

Joblessness slowed to 5.2% in Q2: PLFS data

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

India's labour market in the second quarter (July-September/Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) showed resilience, with the jobless rate easing even as more people entered the workforce. However, a rise in youth unemployment and a fall in the share of salaried workers remain areas of concern.

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

Rohit Sharma shows why he's still a mighty big crowd puller!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The day was all about a hero and his fans, and by the time they left the stadium, 18 fours and nine sixes from the former India skipper had more than satiated their appetite.

Will White-Collar Terror Be the New Normal?

Will White-Collar Terror Be the New Normal?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

9 accused individuals have held white-collar job positions since 2017.

Insurance sector premium growth crossed 20% in Nov

Insurance sector premium growth crossed 20% in Nov

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Both the life and non-life insurance segment posted over 20 per cent premium growth in November for the first time in this financial year (FY26), supported by the reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on premiums from 18 per cent to zero and a favourable base effect.

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

LaLiga: Barca humble 10-man Villarreal; Atletico win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Barcelona secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors' favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.

13 Magic Malai Dishes

13 Magic Malai Dishes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.

India's trade deficit with China may reach $106 billion in 2025: GTRI

India's trade deficit with China may reach $106 billion in 2025: GTRI

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

India's trade deficit with China is expected to reach $106 billion in 2025 as imports are rising faster than the country's exports to the neighbouring country, think tank GTRI said on Friday.

Why Modi And Shah Like Nitin Nabin

Why Modi And Shah Like Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Both Mr Modi and Amit Shah like Nabin because they know he will never answer back, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Food delivery platforms employed 1.37 million in FY24, says NCAER

Food delivery platforms employed 1.37 million in FY24, says NCAER

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The food delivery platform sector in India employed 1.37 million workers in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) and is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3 per cent, estimates a new report released by the Delhi-based think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $41.68 billion in October, as gold imports trebled and outbound shipments registered their sharpest contraction in 14 months, according to data released by the commerce department.

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Dhruv Jurel continued his remarkable form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with an unbeaten 160 for Uttar Pradesh against Baroda, a knock that sends a clear message to selectors ahead of India's New Zealand ODI series.

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.

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir floats new political party

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir floats new political party

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Humayun Kabir, recently suspended from the TMC, has launched a new political party, Janata Unnayan Party, and announced candidates for the 2026 assembly elections.

India's exports drop 11.8%; trade deficit widens to $41.8 bn

India's exports drop 11.8%; trade deficit widens to $41.8 bn

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India's exports contracted 11.8 per cent to $34.38 billion in October, showed government data released on Monday. Imports jumped 16.63 per cent to $76.06 billion.

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Sensex climbs over 158 points on buying in tech and IT shares

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Bharat Electronics and Trent were the major gainers among Sensex scrips. However, Maruti, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Titan were among the laggards.

Mutual Fund Transactions Surge Online

Mutual Fund Transactions Surge Online

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Major fund houses report a sharp rise in online transactions, driven by changing investor habits, distributor behaviour, and fast-growing fintech platforms.

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

Loan growth, profitability seen improving for public sector banks

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The Indian banking sector could be due for a rise in profitability after several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression. The Q2FY26 results suggest NIMs have bottomed out.

Sensex up 388 points, Nifty revisits 26K

Sensex up 388 points, Nifty revisits 26K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Maruti Suzuki India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, Titan, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were among the gainers. On the other hand, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were the only laggards.

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rakul, Tamannaah, Disha Walk The Red Carpet For...

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Falguni and Shane Peacock opened a new flagship at Jio World Plaza, Mumbai, and the guest list was nothing less than a fashion parade.

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

England reeling; Cummins, Lyon tighten Australia's Ashes grip

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chasing a world record 435 runs to win, England were reduced to 207 for six at stumps on Day 4 of the third Test, still 228 runs short of victory

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Critics Choice Awards: The BIG Winners

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The Critics Choice Awards was held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and saw Hollywood's A-listers get honoured at the first awards ceremony of the year.

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.

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.

When Harry Met Sally Director, Wife Stabbed To Death

When Harry Met Sally Director, Wife Stabbed To Death

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The deaths are being investigated as a homicide by the Los Angeles police department, with reports indicating that the couple was stabbed to death.

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India great Virat Kohli continued his push to regain his place as the best ODI batter while moving up to the second spot in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

Retail investors sell Rs 23,000 crore in two months as markets rally

Retail investors sell Rs 23,000 crore in two months as markets rally

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Retail investors are moving away from a buy-and-hold approach and towards more informed short-term positioning, recent investment patterns show.

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

How Operation Sindoor Hurt IPL's Brand Value

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League's overall brand value declined by 20 per cent to $9.6 billion in 2025 due to lost momentum in the league caused by tensions between India and Pakistan, and teams adjusting to their squad composition post the auction.

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

'Sreenivasan Was A Genius Of Cinema'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'There will be no Malayali who does not recall, at least once a day, what Sreenivasan wrote, spoke or showed on screen.'

Farhana Is Blinging It On!

Farhana Is Blinging It On!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Farhana Bodi is known for her bold, experimental style, the kind that makes people stop scrolling.

Is Renaming Govt Schemes A Solution?

Is Renaming Govt Schemes A Solution?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

This has been our history of good governance: Things that were difficult to do and required planning and implementation were first taken up and then abandoned, notes Aaakr Patel.

Garnacho double fires Chelsea into League Cup semis

Garnacho double fires Chelsea into League Cup semis

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Christensen, Rashford on target as Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Shocking! Players Unsold At IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The franchises spent a total of Rs 204.45 crore on 77 players, to complete their squads for IPL 2026. However some big names went shockingly unsold...

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The average daily turnover (ADTV) in the derivatives market rose to a 12-month high in October, touching 506 trillion - up nearly 46 per cent since June - as volatility picked up and concerns over further regulatory tightening eased. Derivatives activity had slumped earlier this year after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) capped weekly expiries to two days and discontinued weekly contracts on non-benchmark indices.

What Gen Z Is Wearing To House Parties

What Gen Z Is Wearing To House Parties

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The holiday season is also the peak house party season. From Christmas get-togethers to New Year's Eve plans, most celebrations are moving indoors, into cozy living rooms, balconies and rooftops with fairy lights. And Gen Z has cracked the dress code.

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Dutch technology investor Prosus signaled a sharp acceleration in artificial-intelligence investments across its portfolio in the country.

Sensex, Nifty begin Samvat 2082 on firm note

Sensex, Nifty begin Samvat 2082 on firm note

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Among the Sensex shares, Infosys, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, BEL and Power Grid were among the lead gainers. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finserv, and Titan were the among the laggards.

Godrej Properties' profit up 21% to Rs 405 cr

Godrej Properties' profit up 21% to Rs 405 cr

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Real estate firm Godrej Properties' profit (attributable to the equity holders of the parent) for the second quarter of FY26 grew 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 405.1 crore, beating analysts' estimates. The Bloomberg analysts' poll had pegged the profit at around Rs 349.4 crore.

Messi magic fires Miami to first-ever MLS Cup title

Messi magic fires Miami to first-ever MLS Cup title

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists.

Auto retail sales rose 6% in FY25; dealers optimistic about FY26

Auto retail sales rose 6% in FY25; dealers optimistic about FY26

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Automobile retail sales in India rose 6 per cent to 2,61,43,943 units in FY25 with rural areas performing better than urban regions across passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, dealers' body FADA said on Monday. The last financial year saw growth in sales of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers.