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BSE Midcap index set for worst monthly fall in 18 months

BSE Midcap index set for worst monthly fall in 18 months

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The BSE Midcap index has declined 5.7% thus far in May 2018. In comparison, the S&P BSE Small-cap index has lost 5.6%

Star fund managers jump ship even as assets soar

Star fund managers jump ship even as assets soar

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Exodus of top managers an unintended side effect of roaring MF industry

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Over the next five years, it will be Narendra not Nitish who will be under pressure to deliver vikas and atmanirbharta in Bihar, notes Kanika Datta.

Don't bet on value funds in a rising market

Don't bet on value funds in a rising market

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

In a growth market, these funds should not form more than 10-15% of your portfolio. Invest with a horizon of at least 5 years

What ails India's IT industry?

What ails India's IT industry?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

IT services or the technology sector in India is going through considerable stress and a bout of dramatic stock underperformance. Investors of all types are now deserting the one-time darlings of the stock market.

Sensex drops 155 points, Nifty slips below 11,500

Sensex drops 155 points, Nifty slips below 11,500

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Sectorally, bankex suffered the most by dropping 2.62 per cent, followed by finance 2.44 per cent and realty 1.63 per cent. On the other hand, telecom was among the top sectoral gainers, rising 4.60 per cent. IT index rose 2.62 per cent.

Equity, mid, small-cap outperform benchmark indices

Equity, mid, small-cap outperform benchmark indices

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Majority of equity linked savings schemes as well as mid and small-cap funds outperformed their respective benchmark indices over a five-year period ended December 2015.

The ugly side of Indian IT companies

The ugly side of Indian IT companies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Firms such as Infosys and Tech Mahindra score low on corporate governance, according to Ambit Capital.

It's time to log into infrastructure funds

It's time to log into infrastructure funds

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

2014 promises to be a lot better as capex cycle could see an improvement.

Colgate's investors will have to wait a while to get their smile back

Colgate's investors will have to wait a while to get their smile back

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Analysts expect Colgate's overall volume growth to remain in single digits (around 5-6 per cent) for the next two years.

Sensex ends at one-month high on February F&O expiry

Sensex ends at one-month high on February F&O expiry

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Benchmark indices increased for the fourth consecutive day amidst volatile trading and expiry of the Feb F&O contracts.

What Team India must do to save face in New Zealand

What Team India must do to save face in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The venue for the second Test is the Basin Reserve in Wellington, traditionally a seamer-friendly ground. Considering the conditions, India needs to sacrifice a batsman to bolster the seam attack. The best Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his men can hope for is winning the second and final Test and squaring the series. Winning, though, says Bikash Mohapatra, will only mitigate the humiliation suffered, and not absolve the team of consistent underperformance.

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

PSUs became the biggest laggards on Indian bourses

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Market cap of government companies has remained unchanged in the past 8 years.

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

These five stocks, which have lagged the markets over the last two years, have doubled in value since March 23.

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Keep an eye on your fund's total expense ratio

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.

Markets: Flat end to a volatile day

Markets: Flat end to a volatile day

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The BSE Sensex oscillating in a broad range of 400 points.

Sensex rise: Tata Motors, TCS are biggest gainers in 5 years

Sensex rise: Tata Motors, TCS are biggest gainers in 5 years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The benchmark Sensex has vaulted 2.7 times in five years.

Flood of foreign money fails to shore up stocks

Flood of foreign money fails to shore up stocks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Even as FIIs have pumped in $15 billion in 2013, key indices have declined 3%.

Should you invest in banking funds?

Should you invest in banking funds?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

As these have been the most volatile during the past year, limit your exposure in 2014

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

New Zealand head to Sydney with only pride on the line

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The dead rubber New Year's Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground at least offers a chance for New Zealand to reset

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The 30-share Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange closed 86.55 points higher at 21,337.67 and the National Stock Exchange Nifty index closed at its highest closing levels in 2014, up 25.15 points at 6,338.95.

Equities arrive: Markets end at highest 2014 closing levels

Equities arrive: Markets end at highest 2014 closing levels

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Reliance up 0.94%, Sun Pharma up 2.85, ICICI Bank up 0.76%, Bharti Airtel up 1.56% and Tata Steel up 2.2% were the top Sensex gainers today.

Brace for broad-based market rally

Brace for broad-based market rally

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Investors may increase exposure to mid and small-cap stocks as their risk-reward profile is more attractive currently, suggest Nitin Singh and Vinay Joseph.

Sensex slumps over 200 points; IT & financial shares weigh

Sensex slumps over 200 points; IT & financial shares weigh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The broader markets underperformed the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices fell between 1-2%.

Cong vs Cong: Khurshid calls Sibal 'Doubting Thomases'

Cong vs Cong: Khurshid calls Sibal 'Doubting Thomases'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Some senior Congress leaders including Kapil Sibal have called for introspection after the party's dismal performance in the recently held Bihar assembly polls, after which the ruling National Democratic Alliance returned to power in the state despite the main member of the grand opposition alliance, Rashtriya Janata Dal, putting up a strong show and emerging as the single largest party.

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

How Rakesh Jhunjhunwala beat the market meltdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

How did marquee Dalal Street investors fare in the Jan-Mar quarter that saw the BSE Sensex tank 10 per cent?

10 smart tips to invest your money

10 smart tips to invest your money

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Resist the temptation to react to every move of the market and remain disciplined with your investments till you reach your financial goal.

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Hamilton can sign off in style at Abu Dhabi finale

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Hamilton has won half of the season's 20 races so far, propelling his team to an unprecedented sixth successive title double, but Brazil was a disappointing weekend with Valtteri Bottas retiring.

England's best in Ashes: Ian Bell leads the way

England's best in Ashes: Ian Bell leads the way

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

England had more of such 'impact' players and that explains why they retained the urn for a third straight time, winning the five-match series 3-0, despite being way below their best. Here's a look at the top performers for England in the series.

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.

England manager Allardyce caught in sting, criticises Hodgson, players

England manager Allardyce caught in sting, criticises Hodgson, players

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

England football team manager Sam Allardyce has been caught up in a newspaper sting in which he is alleged to have met a bogus consortium of Far East businessmen seeking advice on the Premier League's billion pound transfer market.

The 5 major drivers for Indian equities in 2021

The 5 major drivers for Indian equities in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The global COVID-19 situation, rollout of vaccines, geopolitical trends, Union Budget and economic recovery would be the major factors driving investor sentiments in 2021 after a tumultuous year which saw both 'the worst of times and the best of times' for the stock market, said analysts. What a year 2020 turned out to be! From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors went on a roller-coaster ride amid the coronavirus pandemic and massive stimulus measures. Markets closed 2020 with remarkable gains of around 16 per cent, but will the winning ways continue in 2021 as well?

Markets trade higher on firm global cues

Markets trade higher on firm global cues

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

ONGC, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra and ITC among the top gainers.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

At close, the Sensex was up 407 points or 2.3% at 18,313 and the Nifty advanced 106 points or 2%, to close above the psychological levels of 5,400 at 5,408.

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty above 5,400

Markets snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty above 5,400

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Metal stocks outperform posting its biggest single day rally in past two years on hopes revival of Chinese economy.

GAIL yet to come out of the woods

GAIL yet to come out of the woods

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Concerns on lower natural gas transmission, LPG rate cut & APM gas price hike might be priced in but no positive triggers

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at films which didn't do as well at the box office but are performing well on the digital platform.

Prices of precious metals continue to rise

Prices of precious metals continue to rise

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The global high comes amidst the uncertainties of Brexit, a trade war and slowing growth, with traders increasing their silver bets.