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Analysts bet on FMCG, retail, consumer electronics ahead of festive season

Analysts bet on FMCG, retail, consumer electronics ahead of festive season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The recent equity market weakness has sobered up investor mood, but the coming festive season is keeping analysts upbeat on stocks related to the consumption basket. Among the lot, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail, and consumer electronics segments are expected to do well over the next few months, and investors should thus selectively take bets in these pockets, analysts suggest. "We expect good volume growth for the FMCG sector during the festive season with some improvement in rural demand.

'Human rights shouldn't be matter of sexual preference'

'Human rights shouldn't be matter of sexual preference'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Isn't it important to give to us the rights that have been denied to us for decades?'

HP to buy smartphone maker Palm for $1.2 bn

HP to buy smartphone maker Palm for $1.2 bn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The US-based Palm, which is present in India, put itself up for sale, mainly on account of lukewarm response for its new offerings.

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Even as the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, there are 34 countries where marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognised with the most recent country being Andorra.

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Balance is key and these devices offer it in terms of performance and features, while keeping it all within the price range.

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 20k

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 20k

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Each one of them offers great value for money because of their hardware, display and performance

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 10k

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 10k

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

These are listed on the basis of their current price and has nothing to do with their ranking.

11 smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors

11 smartphones and tablets with quad-core processors

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

We present to you 11 gadgets -- smartphones and tablets -- that sport the mighty quad core processors.

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

India's ambitious chip dream all set to be real

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Two full-fledged semiconductor fabrication plants are going to come up in India very soon entailing multi-billion dollar investment besides several chip assembly and packaging units, Minister of Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. In an interview with PTI, the minister confirmed that the two projects include a $8 billion proposal submitted by Israel-based Tower Semiconductors and the other from Tata Group. "I am happy to share this with you and you are probably the first one I'm sharing this with.

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Nokia to unveil a low-cost smartphone on Android OS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Nokia will unveil a low-cost smartphone running a version of Google Inc's Android operating system, despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft Corp and its competing Windows system, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 30,000

Top 5 Android smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

A few good recent launches as well as old workhorses that cost less than Rs 30K but are feature-rich and value-for-money neverthelss.

Smartphone app 'Catch It' can help you manage emotions, beat the blues

Smartphone app 'Catch It' can help you manage emotions, beat the blues

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The app uses some key principles of psychological approaches to let users understand their moods better

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

New smartphone app can tell your state of mind

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The StudentLife app, which compares students' happiness, stress, depression and loneliness to their academic performance, also may be used in the general population -- for example, to monitor mental health, trigger intervention and improve productivity in workplace employees.

Top 5: Portable power chargers for smartphones, tablets

Top 5: Portable power chargers for smartphones, tablets

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

No need to worry about dying battery for now. Portable power chargers are here to save your day.

Nokia launches Lumia tablet, joins large-screen smartphone race

Nokia launches Lumia tablet, joins large-screen smartphone race

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The Lumia 2520 tablet, along with its Lumia 1520 and 1320 phablets, are among the last products the Finnish company developed before deciding to sell its handset business to Microsoft.

Good News For Android App Developers

Good News For Android App Developers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

For many developers, it may not be a sufficient saving to make it worth creating and maintaining alternatives.

Buying a smartphone? First, know its operating system

Buying a smartphone? First, know its operating system

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

There are five main mobile operating systems (OS); each claiming superiority over the other. Arguably, options are always good for users but with mobile phones it means making a confusing choice between the latest devices in the market and going by someone's recommendation. Here's what you should consider before getting your OS.

10 must-have apps for Indian smartphone users

10 must-have apps for Indian smartphone users

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

This is India mate! And you will undoubtedly want some apps with an 'Indian' perspective to them. You will undoubtedly need apps that will show you the nearest restaurant, the closest cinema hall, get you to the juiciest Indian celebrity gossip and give you some desi music beats on the go. Here are 10 must-have apps for the Indian smartphone users.

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's a quick glance at what's happening at CES 2012.

Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema

Disney to offer free mobile streaming of cricket in India like rival JioCinema

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Hotstar on Friday said it will offer the Asia Cup and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup tournaments at no cost to users.

Top 5 smartphones with killer looks and performance

Top 5 smartphones with killer looks and performance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

We help you with a list of five phones that will make your friends jealous (unless they have one of the other four from this very list!).

Google is working on 'Moto X' smartphone: Motorola CEO

Google is working on 'Moto X' smartphone: Motorola CEO

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Shipping will start fall.

Social media has become 'weapon of mass distraction': HC judge

Social media has become 'weapon of mass distraction': HC judge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Social media or mass media have become weapons of mass distraction, but there are no concerted efforts yet to tackle them, Justice Mahesh Sonak of the Goa bench of the Bombay high court said on Saturday.

iPhone 14 series: Launch of eSIM-only handsets has Indian buyers in a fix

iPhone 14 series: Launch of eSIM-only handsets has Indian buyers in a fix

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Apple's decision to launch the eSIM-only iPhone 14 series in the US has American buyers puzzled. Surprisingly, it stumped some Indian folks, too, despite the availability of a physical SIM slot in the India-centric iPhone 14 series. This is because a large number of Apple consumers in India get their iPhones at considerably cheaper rates from the US through visiting relatives, friends, family, et al. Their apprehensions are mostly about compatibility with Indian networks and eSIM availability in India.

Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 for every OS

Best smartphones under Rs 20,000 for every OS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Here is a listing of the best smartphones you can get between Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000, on each operating system out there, bar iOS.

Will Nokia Lumia 1020 shake up the smartphone market?

Will Nokia Lumia 1020 shake up the smartphone market?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Nokia's latest in the Lumia range may well shake up the smartphone market if it gets its pricing right.

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Govt cracks down on Rs 251 smartphone maker Ringing Bells

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Departments of electronics, excise, I-T launch probe into Rs 251 smartphones

Moto G3 is an impressive smartphone

Moto G3 is an impressive smartphone

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Overall, at Rs 12,999, Moto G 3rd Gen is an impressive device that can emerge to be a winner in the segment.

HTC U11+ review: It's a fully loaded smartphone

HTC U11+ review: It's a fully loaded smartphone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

A peek inside the new HTC flagship phone.

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Centre will invest around Rs 200 crore over five years for the exploration and development of these mines.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How many smartphone companies can survive in India? Maximum 6!

How many smartphone companies can survive in India? Maximum 6!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Sculley, who has also served as the President of PepsiCo, said his own firm Obi Mobiles will leverage expertise in marketing and sales to ensure its place in the top six.

New app turns smartphone into a 3D scanner

New app turns smartphone into a 3D scanner

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Instead of taking a normal photograph, a user simply moves the phone around the object of interest and after a few motions, a 3D model appears on the screen.

Why you need to wait for unbreakable TVs, smartphones

Why you need to wait for unbreakable TVs, smartphones

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

LCD screens were expected to slowly fade and die, giving way to lighter, thinner and tougher organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels in everything from smartphones to televisions. But LCD is refusing to go quietly as its picture quality keeps getting better.

Smartphone war: LG Optimus Vu vs Samsung Galaxy Note

Smartphone war: LG Optimus Vu vs Samsung Galaxy Note

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The 5-inch, 1.5GHz LG Optimus Vu is likely to emerge as a worthy competitor to Samsung Galaxy Note.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

The INSIDE of a smartphone is what really matters

The INSIDE of a smartphone is what really matters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Seamless integration and intuitive flow of information between mobile OS & hardware is the only make-or-break feature.

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Can Samsung's Tizen smartphone take on Android?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Tizen is an open source operating system built by the eponymous organisation that includes Samsung as a member.

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

We tell you why you should consider buying one of these top 5 smartphones this Diwali!

Get Budget Smart: India's cheapest 8-core smartphone is here

Get Budget Smart: India's cheapest 8-core smartphone is here

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

At Rs 14,990, Karbonn Titanium Octane comes with an octa core processor as well as with the latest Android KitKat operating system.