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How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

How To Earn Money Post-Retirement...

How To Earn Money Post-Retirement...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Banks' Liquidity Will Go Into Deficit Mode

Why Banks' Liquidity Will Go Into Deficit Mode

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The liquidity will move into deficit after advance tax payments and GST outflows. It will rebound in October because of government spending.

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'In the case of a road accident, prevention is the only answer.' 'There's no cure to death or disability when the accident happens, and when it's due to reckless or negligent driving, it's worse because it's avoidable.'

Liquidity deficit widens to Rs 2 trn, on back of advance tax outflows

Liquidity deficit widens to Rs 2 trn, on back of advance tax outflows

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Funds raised by banks through certificates of deposit in December clocked the highest in the financial year 2023-24 as liquidity remained tight in the system with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) infusing Rs 2.01 trillion on Monday, the highest in the current financial year. The liquidity deficit in the banking system widened to more than Rs 2 trillion on Monday on the back of advance tax outflows, market participants said. Around Rs 4 trillion worth of outflows are expected because of advanced tax and goods and services tax (GST) payments in December.

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what not, remembers Laveesh Bhandari.

Sebi Can't Recover Rs 76,293 Cr Dues!

Sebi Can't Recover Rs 76,293 Cr Dues!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Out of 3,871 recovery certificates issued by the regulator in various cases, 807 have been certified as difficult to recover.

30% of GenAI Projects May Fail By 2025

30% of GenAI Projects May Fail By 2025

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'Historically, many chief financial officers have not been comfortable with investing today for indirect value in the future.' 'This reluctance can skew investment allocation to tactical versus strategic outcomes.'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'We should be mindful that the religious minority community in one country is the majority in another (and) so treatment of the minority community in our respective countries will be an important variable in our relationship'

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Considering An Education Loan? Read This

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'With tuition fees for international students rising, education loans have become critical for bridging the gap between savings, scholarship, and full cost.'

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

PICS: Swiatek, Pegula race into US Open fourth round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek swatted aside 25th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-2 with a near-flawless performance to reach the round of 16 for a fourth straight year at the U.S. Open on Saturday.

RBI conducts 4-day VRRR auction as overnight rates fall below repo

RBI conducts 4-day VRRR auction as overnight rates fall below repo

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday did a four-day variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auction to reduce liquidity in the banking system as the overnight money market rates fell below the repo rate, said market participants. The repo rate is 6.50 per cent. Banks parked Rs 18,750 crore at the auction against a notified amount of Rs 50,000 crore at a weighted average rate of 6.49 per cent.

Who Will Captain DC, KKR, LSG, RCB?

Who Will Captain DC, KKR, LSG, RCB?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A wave of high-profile player releases, including four prominent captains -- Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Faf du Plessis -- has reshaped the landscape of the league.

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

PIX: Spinners help Sri Lanka tie first India ODI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Images from the 1st ODI between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday.

Don't sell Ulips as investment products: Irdai to insurance companies

Don't sell Ulips as investment products: Irdai to insurance companies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has asked life insurance companies not to advertise unit-linked plans as investment products in a recent circular.

ED attaches Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra's properties worth over Rs 97 cr

ED attaches Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra's properties worth over Rs 97 cr

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Kundra, it claimed, received 285 Bitcoins from the mastermind and promoter of Gain Bitcoin Ponzi scam Amit Bhardwaj for setting up Bitcoin mining farm in Ukraine.

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland at New York, NY

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE in one month, likely allowing investors an opportunity to use the correction to enter the pack as pricing pressure eases. "In steel or any other commodity, if prices or spreads are nearing their bottom, it can be an opportune time to invest in those stocks. In India, domestic fundamentals such as steel consumption remain robust, hence one can take fresh positions in these counters," said Amit Dixit, an analyst at ICICI Securities.

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit jumps 2.5 times to Rs 4,160 cr

Bharti Airtel Q1 profit jumps 2.5 times to Rs 4,160 cr

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel reported more than 2.5 times jump in its consolidated profit to Rs 4,160 crore in the April-June quarter of 2024-25 compared to the year-ago period driven by an improvement in average revenue per user and an exceptional gain of Rs 735 crore. The company had posted a profit of Rs 1,612.5 crore in the same period a year ago. The consolidated revenue from operations of Bharti Airtel increased by 2.8 per cent to Rs 38,506.4 crore during the reported quarter from Rs 37,440 crore in the June quarter of the last year.

Banking system liquidity goes into surplus mode after 3 months

Banking system liquidity goes into surplus mode after 3 months

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The liquidity in the banking system moved into surplus almost after three months as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorbed over Rs 40,000 crore from the market on Monday, predominantly on the back of increased government spending. However, this situation may be short-lived given the higher demand for funds to pay taxes and year-end targets, treasury executives said. Meanwhile, two variable reverse repo rate (VRRR) auctions held on Tuesday received weak response.

'For Valuations To Sustain, Corporate Earnings Need To Deliver'

'For Valuations To Sustain, Corporate Earnings Need To Deliver'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Asset allocation should be driven much more by long-term factors rather than the market scenario at any particular point in time.'

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

As steel stocks falter, a silver lining for investors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Stocks of Indian steel companies are reeling from pricing pressure that is partly blamed on cheap imports. The stocks have declined up to 9 per cent on the NSE in one month, likely allowing investors an opportunity to use the correction to enter the pack as pricing pressure eases. "In steel or any other commodity, if prices or spreads are nearing their bottom, it can be an opportune time to invest in those stocks.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.

Pandya hails experience, honesty of India bowlers

Pandya hails experience, honesty of India bowlers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Hardik Pandya, India's star all-rounder, has expressed his confidence in the team's bowling attack, led by the experienced Jasprit Bumrah, to carry them through the T20 World Cup.

PIX: India sweep Sri Lanka after stunning fightback

PIX: India sweep Sri Lanka after stunning fightback

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

India edged Sri Lanka via the Super Over in a low-scoring thriller to register a 3-0 whitewash in the T20 International series in Pallekele, on Tuesday.

India unfairly criticised for pitches says Rohit

India unfairly criticised for pitches says Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There should be a review of how pitches are rated with India receiving undue criticism according to Test captain Rohit Sharma.

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

India to get above-normal rainfall this monsoon, says IMD

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

India is likely to see above-normal rainfall in the four-month monsoon season (June to September) with cumulative rainfall rainfall estimated at 106 percent of the long-period average (87 cm), he said.

How Team India bounced back after World Cup heartbreak

How Team India bounced back after World Cup heartbreak

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

'You have to move on quickly in international cricket as we now have another important series coming up'

Higher govt spending likely to help ease liquidity in banking system

Higher govt spending likely to help ease liquidity in banking system

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The liquidity in the banking system could ease in the coming week due to an increase in government spending - a development that would be the key for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to decide whether to extend the incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) mandate for banks. There are signs of improvement in the liquidity scenario as banks parked Rs 25, 833 crore with the RBI on Thursday. Market participants expect liquidity to gradually improve by the end of the month or during the first week of September, aided by government spending.

Global aviation leasing body downgrades India in light of Go First case

Global aviation leasing body downgrades India in light of Go First case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Aviation Working Group (AWG), a global aviation leasing body comprising major planemakers and lessors, on Monday further downgraded India as lessors have not been able to repossess their planes from Go First more than four months after the airline filed for insolvency. The leasing cost stands as a prominent expense for Indian airlines. With AWG's downgrade, it is likely that lessors will increase the aircraft leasing rates for Indian carriers.

In a first: RBI conducts two VRRR auctions in one day

In a first: RBI conducts two VRRR auctions in one day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted two overnight variable rate reverse repo (VRRR) auctions on Tuesday, marking the first instance of such action in a single day. The move aimed to reduce liquidity from the banking system, which has been largely in deficit mode for the past four months. Market participants noted that the central bank held the second VRRR auction due to its awareness of funds being released to banks during the day.

India lost 2.33 mn hectares of tree cover since 2000, says report

India lost 2.33 mn hectares of tree cover since 2000, says report

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Between 2001 and 2022, it said, forests in India emitted 51 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year and removed 141 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year. This represents a net carbon sink of 89.9 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year.

TCS likely to offer 7-8% salary hike to offsite staffers

TCS likely to offer 7-8% salary hike to offsite staffers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's largest IT services firm, is planning to increase salaries by an average of 7-8 per cent for its offsite employees and 2-4 per cent for its onsite staffers in 2024-25. High performers can expect a raise of 12-15 per cent. The company, which had a headcount of 603,305 as of December 31, 2023, will be closely looking at the promotions and the process may also get pushed to the first quarter of FY25, revealed a source on condition of anonymity, because he is not authorised to speak to the media.

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

T20 World Cup will be my last as India head coach: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid said he enjoyed every bit of his coaching tenure.

HDFC Bank Q4 performance and future outlook

HDFC Bank Q4 performance and future outlook

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

HDFC Bank's January-March quarter result, which came in-line with expectations, failed to enthuse investors. The reason? The management's decision to abstain from providing any specific growth guidance, and analysts' expectations of an arduous road to recovery. Analysts believe the path to normalisation of several growth metrics is unlikely to be a straightforward one, and the road to balance sheet realignment may be long.

Amid liquidity crunch, shorter-tenure govt bonds lag 'longer' peers

Amid liquidity crunch, shorter-tenure govt bonds lag 'longer' peers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Short-term government bonds fell behind longer-dated securities in demand this month so far due to a liquidity crunch in the banking system and expectations of a delay in a rate cut, said market participants. Investors have favoured longer-tenure government bonds, or g-secs, with insurance companies and pension funds leading the charge by stocking up on those with maturities of 30 years and more. Preference for longer-term securities was strengthened by the conclusion of the borrowing programme, which compelled institutional investors to fulfil their requirements in the secondary market.

India's bowling coach reacts to Ranchi pitch's unpredictably

India's bowling coach reacts to Ranchi pitch's unpredictably

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The hosts were reeling at 219 for seven at the end of day two with England off-spinner Shoiab Bashir grabbed a brilliant 4/84 in his second Test.