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Looking For Guaranteed Long-Term Returns?

Looking For Guaranteed Long-Term Returns?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

These plans are best suited for individuals with a lower risk appetite as they provide guaranteed benefits.

Rajasthan Royals to continue with Sangakkara in dual role

Rajasthan Royals to continue with Sangakkara in dual role

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Kumar Sangakkara will continue to serve in the dual role of Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach,

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Domestic macroeconomic data announcements, global trends, quarterly earnings and foreign fund trading activity would dictate terms in the equity markets this week, analysts said. Besides, movement of rupee against the US dollar and global oil benchmark Brent crude price would also guide the trading pattern in the equity markets. "From a macroeconomic perspective, market participants will be closely observing key events like the upcoming release of the US manufacturing PMI data, US services PMI data and US non-farm payrolls scheduled between August 1 and August 4.

M-cap of BSE-listed firms reach all-time high of Rs 299.90 lakh cr

M-cap of BSE-listed firms reach all-time high of Rs 299.90 lakh cr

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms reached an all-time high of Rs 299.90 lakh crore on Wednesday despite the Sensex falling marginally after a remarkable record-breaking rally in the last few trading sessions. The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 33.01 points or 0.05 per cent to settle at 65,446.04, after rallying in the past five trading straight sessions. During the day, the benchmark hit a low of 65,256.49 and a high of 65,584.33.

IRRESISTIBLE! Sonam's Summer Look

IRRESISTIBLE! Sonam's Summer Look

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Sonam Bajwa was the picture of elegance in a printed blue maxi dress.

Ranveer and Rohit's Cirkus Madness!

Ranveer and Rohit's Cirkus Madness!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Rohit Shetty and his 'comedy-verse' of actors made sure the launch of the Cirkus trailer was a rollicking affair.

Guru, Arjun Or Farhan... Who's Best In Black?

Guru, Arjun Or Farhan... Who's Best In Black?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Take the poll and let us know who gets your vote.

There's a new Jihadi John, and it's British-Indian Siddhartha Dhar

There's a new Jihadi John, and it's British-Indian Siddhartha Dhar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Says Dhar's sister Konika: 'If it is him, bloody hell am I shocked? I am going to kill him myself. He is going to come back and I'm going to kill him if he has done this.'

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Trading in the equity market this week will be highly influenced by a host of important triggers, with quarterly earnings from IT majors TCS, Wipro, and domestic inflation and IIP data taking the centre stage in dictating the movement in equities, analysts said. Besides, global factors and trading activity of foreign investors will also drive markets. "We are approaching the first quarter earnings season, with HCL Tech, TCS and Wipro set to report their earnings this week.

Sunny Leone Wins An Award

Sunny Leone Wins An Award

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Last weekend seemed to be dedicated to awards for style and talent.

Sensex falls below 65K; IT, metal stocks weigh

Sensex falls below 65K; IT, metal stocks weigh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Equity benchmark index Sensex buckled under selling pressure for the second straight session to close below the 65k mark on Friday, as investors offloaded IT, teck and metal stocks amid a bearish global trend. Besides, fresh foreign fund outflows also hit investor sentiments, traders said. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 202.36 points or 0.31 per cent to settle at 64,948.66.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The domestic equity market, which is on a record-breaking spree, will focus on macroeconomic data announcements, movement in global stocks and the US Fed minutes to get further direction, analysts said. Trading activity of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) will also innfluence investors.From the domestic macroeconomic front, Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for the manufacturing sector will be released on Monday, and that o,f the services sector on Wednesday. Investors, this week, will keenly watch major global market events, icluding the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, scheduled to be out on Wednesday.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Announcement of macroeconmic data such as industrial production and inflation, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision along with trends in global equities would dictate movement in the stock market this week, analysts said. Besides, foreign fund trading activity would also guide the trends in equities. "All eyes are now on the US Fed policy outcome for cues, which is scheduled on June 14. In the following sessions, the European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) will also announce their policy decisions.

Cirkus Wants *Your* Attention!

Cirkus Wants *Your* Attention!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

As the release of Cirkus draws nearer, the team is making sure to aggressively promote the film.

Defence business to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Defence business to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Since its results for the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year (Q1FY24) earlier this month, the stock of auto component major Bharat Forge is up nearly 15 per cent and hit its all-time high in the process. The recent gains have extended the returns over the last three months to over 34 per cent. After a strong Q1 performance which beat expectations, brokerages had revised their earnings estimates upwards to factor in the improved outlook.

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

RBI's interest rate decision, macroeconomic data and global trends would dictate terms in the equity market in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Besides, the focus will also be on foreign portfolio investors' trading activity, they added. Equity markets will remain closed on Tuesday for 'Mahavir Jayanti' and on Friday on account of 'Good Friday'.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sunny Leone Wears The Blues!

Sunny Leone Wears The Blues!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Govinda catches a flight... ANupam Kher promotes Karthikeya 2... Vineeth gets ready for Siya...

Investors poorer by Rs 1.36 lakh cr amid sell-off in markets

Investors poorer by Rs 1.36 lakh cr amid sell-off in markets

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Investors became poorer by Rs 1.36 lakh crore on Friday as the markets witnessed a sell-off amid weak global trends. Benchmark stock indices Sensex tanked 671.15 points or 1.12 per cent to close at 59,135.13, as 21 of its scrips declined. The sharp decline in equities eroded Rs 1,36,037.96 crore from the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms and that now stands at Rs 2,62,94,723.65 crore.

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Indian student killed in Canada during carjacking

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Gurvinder Nath was delivering pizza at around 2:10 am on July 9 in Mississauga's Britannia and Creditview roads, when unknown suspects confronted him and tried to steal his vehicle, CTV News channel reported.

Another South Film BEATS Bollywood!

Another South Film BEATS Bollywood!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Karthikeya 2 seems to have arrived out of nowhere and is turning out to be the top performing film of the weekend, and that too, in its second week of release.

43 Nifty, 27 Sensex stocks trade above 200-DMA. Analysts see more upside

43 Nifty, 27 Sensex stocks trade above 200-DMA. Analysts see more upside

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

With the markets scaling new highs, as many as 43 stocks from the Nifty50 index and 27 of the 30 scrips that are part of the S&P BSE Sensex are trading above their respective 200-day moving average (DMA). The 200-DMA is seen as one of the most relevant trend indicators by investors and traders, who believe that stocks and indices trading above this level possess strength and are likely to rally in the short to medium term, while the ones trading below this level are viewed as bearish and expected to see a sell-off. Wipro, UPL, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindalco, Infosys, Cipla, and Adani Enterprises are the only stocks from the Nifty50 pack that are still below their respective 200-DMA, the exchange data suggests.

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Migrants videos: SC seeks response from TN, Bihar on YouTube's plea

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Tamil Nadu and Bihar on a plea filed by a YouTuber, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, seeking clubbing of the FIRs lodged against him.

Motorcycle to commercial vehicles: Eicher Motors stock cruising smoothly

Motorcycle to commercial vehicles: Eicher Motors stock cruising smoothly

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Eicher Motors is a leader in the premium motorcycle segment, where it holds market share of over 85 per cent under the Royal Enfield (RE) brand. The company's joint venture VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) with Volvo, where it holds 54.5 per cent stake, gives it a strong footing in commercial vehicles (CVs). The company had good results in FY23 and it has a strong balance sheet and good operating margins.

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Migrant videos: SC restrains TN from shifting YouTuber from Madurai jail

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government not to shift YouTuber Manish Kashyap, arrested for allegedly circulating fake videos of migrant labourers being attacked in the southern state, from the Madurai central prison.

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday after two days of fall, helped by buying in metal, telecom and auto stocks amid a firm trend in global markets. Automakers led by Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra reporting robust wholesales of passenger vehicles and GST collections crossing Rs 1.50 lakh crore for the third straight month in May also added to the optimism. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 118.57 points or 0.19 per cent to settle at 62,547.11.

Factors that will drive markets this week

Factors that will drive markets this week

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Macroeconomic data announcements, the Covid situation in China and global market cues would guide Dalal Street in the first week of trading in the New Year, analysts said. Markets would also keep a track on rupee movement, Brent crude oil prices and foreign fund investment trends. "As market players attempt to understand the Fed's stance, Indian markets may respond in lockstep with their international counterparts when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes are made public later this week.

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, commodity stocks

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, commodity stocks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tata Steel was the biggest gainer in the Sensex chart, rising 2.39 per cent, followed by Tata Motors, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Nestle, HUL, Mahindra & Mahindra, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Asian Paints. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Infosys and Titan were among the laggards.

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Always smiling, creative, problem solver, ambitious and a man who walked ahead of an Industry.'

Coffee Day's total default at Rs 465.66 cr in Q2 of FY23

Coffee Day's total default at Rs 465.66 cr in Q2 of FY23

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd has reported a total default of Rs 465.66 crore on payments of interest and repayment of principal amount on loans from banks, financial institutions and Unlisted Debt Securities as NCDs and NCRPS, for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) which is paring its debts through asset resolution, has a total debt of Rs 490.66 crore, including short-term and long-term debt. "The delay in debt servicing is due to liquidity crisis," said Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL) in a regulatory update.

Realty stocks soar on back of robust sales

Realty stocks soar on back of robust sales

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The BSE Realty index-a gauge of real estate stocks-rose 4.2 per cent on Monday, extending its two-day advance to 7.8 per cent. The latest gains came on the back of robust sales posted by realty developers in the March quarter of financial year 2022-23 (Q4FY23). On Thursday, the rate-sensitive index had gained 2.9 per cent following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to pause interest rate hikes in its latest monetary policy review.

How the markets are likely to fare this week

How the markets are likely to fare this week

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

With no major domestic market-moving event scheduled this week, stock market investors would largely focus on global trends and foreign fund movement, and may face volatility amid monthly derivatives expiry, analysts said. This week Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes are due for release which would provide further cues to the market, Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, said. "With all major events behind us, participants will take cues from global markets, crude and currency market movement.

Install CCTVs in police stations within a month: SC to Centre, States

Install CCTVs in police stations within a month: SC to Centre, States

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The top court had in 2020 directed installation of CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate and National Investigation Agency, which conduct interrogations and have the power of arrest.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Cirkus Review: Boring!

Cirkus Review: Boring!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Rohit Shetty gets so busy giving us a social message that he forgets to add a 'tadka' -- also called 'entertainment' -- to Cirkus, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Can Malavika Hegde turn Cafe Coffee Day around?

Can Malavika Hegde turn Cafe Coffee Day around?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

V G Siddhartha's wife has the support of the employees. But the challenges ahead of her are tough.

Coffee Day Enterprise appoints EY to scrutnise books of accounts

Coffee Day Enterprise appoints EY to scrutnise books of accounts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The auditor will also investigate into the circumstance under which Coffee Day Enterprises late founder V G Siddhartha had written the purported letter dated July 27, 2019, alleging harassment by the Income Tax department.

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Missing CCD owner's body found near Mangaluru river

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The 58-year-old businessman, who is also the son-in-law of former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, has been missing since Monday evening from Mangaluru.