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PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

K L Rahul drove his way to a sublime 47 after England negated India's advantage by totalling 465 in their first innings as the visitors had another ordinary day in the field on Day 3 of the first Test in Leeds on Sunday.

Fitch cuts India growth estimates by 10 bps to 6.4%

Fitch cuts India growth estimates by 10 bps to 6.4%

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Fitch Ratings on Thursday cut India's GDP growth estimate by 10 basis points to 6.4 per cent for the current fiscal, but retained the projections for the next financial year, on concerns over a 'severe' escalation in global trade war. "It is hard to predict US trade policy with any confidence. Massive policy uncertainty is hurting business investment prospects, equity price falls are reducing household wealth, and US exporters will be hit by retaliation," Fitch said in its special update to quarterly Global Economic Outlook (GEO).

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

'Pakistan Wants To Cover Up Its Defeat'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'Munir is clearly insecure and hence he needs the prop of a field marshal.'

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

India's services sector growth moderates in March

India's services sector growth moderates in March

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

India's services sector activity eased slightly in March, weighed down by a marginal slowdown in sales amid softer demand conditions and easing inflationary pressures, a monthly survey said on Friday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from February's reading of 59.0 to 58.5 in March, but remained above its long-run average of 54.2.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Can Rajasthan Royals beat LSG and end losing run?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

With just two wins from seven games, the Royals, languishing at eighth on the table, come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals.

CSK coach hints at MAJOR team changes!

CSK coach hints at MAJOR team changes!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that the five-time IPL winners are struggling and said the team will not hesitate to bring in new faces ahead of experienced players if the next two matches do not go as planned.

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

India's manufacturing sector growth slips to 14-month low in Feb

India's manufacturing sector growth slips to 14-month low in Feb

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to a 14-month low in February amid softer increase in new orders and production, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered 56.3 in February, down from 57.7 in January, but remained firmly within the 'expansionary' territory. In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Congress must be party of hope, not resentment: Tharoor

Congress must be party of hope, not resentment: Tharoor

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday urged the party to be a party of hope, not resentment, a party of the future not just of the past, and a party with a positive narrative and not just criticism. He also slammed the BJP for trying to divide North from South, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and national harmony. Tharoor highlighted the importance of economic growth and equitable distribution of its benefits, calling for the Congress to remain the voice of the voiceless.

What Does Xi Want?

What Does Xi Want?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

And while delegates from all over China attended the National People's Congress, all eyes were on one man, the anointed-by-personal-diktat ruler for life, Xi Jinping.

RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6%; home, auto loans to get cheaper

RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6%; home, auto loans to get cheaper

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The RBI on Wednesday slashed key interest rate by 25 basis points, for the second time in a row, to support a shuttering economy hit by reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US. Following the rate cut, the key policy rate eased to 6 per cent providing relief to home, auto and corporate loan borrowers.

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Tuesday.

India's manufacturing growth hits six-month high in Jan

India's manufacturing growth hits six-month high in Jan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

India's manufacturing sector growth started the year 2025 on a strong footing and touched a six-month high in January, fuelled by the steepest upturn in exports in nearly 14 years, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from December's one-year low of 56.4 to 57.7 in January supported by the fastest upturn in new export orders since February 2011.

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Selling in HDFC Bank, RIL drag markets down

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

From the Sensex pack, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Asian Paints were among the laggards. Reliance Industries fell the most by 2.38 per cent to close at Rs 1,171.10 apiece.

Shoe pinches for most large footwear companies

Shoe pinches for most large footwear companies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Footwear companies were among the weakest performers in the consumer discretionary sector during the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2024-25. The combined revenue growth of the top four listed firms was just 2.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) - the lowest among major discretionary categories.

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

IPL PIX: Rampaging RCB rout champions KKR in opener

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Magnificent fifties by openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt guided RCB to a comfortable seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR.

India's services sector activity slips to 10-month low in Sep

India's services sector activity slips to 10-month low in Sep

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

India's services sector activity fell to a 10-month low in September as new businesses, international sales and output growth moderated, a monthly survey said on Friday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index fell from 60.9 in August to 57.7 in September, indicating that though the output registered an increase, the pace of growth was the slowest since November 2023. In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Have Indian DNA, many of us have Sanskrit names: Indonesian Prez

Have Indian DNA, many of us have Sanskrit names: Indonesian Prez

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Everybody knows when I hear Indian music, I start dancing'

India among top 3 least favoured Asian stock markets amid multiple headwinds

India among top 3 least favoured Asian stock markets amid multiple headwinds

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

India is among the three least-favoured Asian stock markets, according to BofA Securities whose survey found that 10 per cent of fund managers are underweight on Indian equities from a 12-month perspective.

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

Why Pyaasa Is A Must Watch 68 Years On

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'At a time when the 'my country, right or wrong' attitude is sweeping over the majority, the Pyaasa song Jinhe Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahan Hain brings a much-needed sense of reality. It questions: How can one feel any sense of pride when women are treated like this? Utkarsh Mishra salutes Guru Dutt's classic that turns 68 this month.

Sitharaman turns middle class hero with tax cuts, reforms

Sitharaman turns middle class hero with tax cuts, reforms

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

"The new structure will substantially reduce taxes on the middle class and leave more money in their hands, boosting household consumption, savings and investment," Sitharaman said presenting what was dubbed as 'reformist' budget for the next fiscal in Lok Sabha.

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Demand woes likely to keep a lid on HUL stock in near term

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The October-December quarter (Q3FY25) results of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) indicated weak demand, with urban growth muted and rural showing recovery. Consolidated revenue grew by 1.6 per cent (volume was flat) to Rs 15,818 crore, due to price hikes. Prices of key raw materials such as palm oil and tea remained elevated, leading to compression of gross margin.

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.

Indian women outclass Ireland in 1st T20I

Indian women outclass Ireland in 1st T20I

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

India defeated Ireland by six wickets in the first women's ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Rajkot on Friday.

Corporate earnings fall in Q2, a first in two yrs

Corporate earnings fall in Q2, a first in two yrs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

India Inc continued to grapple with muted revenue growth in the September 2024 quarter (Q2FY25) and witnessed a decline in margins and profits. The headwinds were especially severe for non-financial companies, while banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) firms significantly outpaced the rest of the corporate sector. The total profit of 1,353 listed companies that have released their Q2FY25 results thus far dropped by 0.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) - the first cumulative earnings decline in eight quarters.

India's manufacturing sector regains growth momentum in October: PMI

India's manufacturing sector regains growth momentum in October: PMI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

India's manufacturing sector growth recovered from September's eight-month low to 57.5 in October fuelled by faster increases in total new orders and international sales, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from September's eight-month low of 56.5 to 57.5 in October, indicating a substantial and accelerated improvement in operating conditions.

Oil & gas, FMCG shares drag markets down

Oil & gas, FMCG shares drag markets down

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

From the 30 Sensex firms, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Titan, Reliance Industries and NTPC were among the major laggards. Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, HCL Technologies and State Bank of India were among the major gainers.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

India's manufacturing sector growth slips to 8-month low in September

India's manufacturing sector growth slips to 8-month low in September

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

India's manufacturing sector growth fell to an eight-month low in September amid softer increase in factory production, sales and new export orders, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 57.5 in August to 56.5 in September, registering the weakest pace of growth since January.

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

With modifications across all three papers -- Paper 1 (for BE/BTech), Paper 2A (for B.Arch), and Paper 2B (for BPlanning) -- students must plan their preparation intelligently to achieve a high percentile.

RBI, Always Watchful, Always Vigilant

RBI, Always Watchful, Always Vigilant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The RBI has changed the way it approached supervision in the past. Having seen a couple of collapses in the NBFC sector and the near-collapse of a few banks, it is focusing on regular drills to prevent a fire from breaking out, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

If growth reverts to the pre-Covid level, a lot of people may have to temper their rosy optimism, points out Debashis Basu.

'Rohit needs to be careful of T20 thinking in Tests'

'Rohit needs to be careful of T20 thinking in Tests'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes the onus for the Test series loss to New Zealand rests with the senior Indian players.

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

'Euphoria In SMID Stocks Couldn't Have Lasted Forever'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Retail investors, who had not seen such a massive correction in the SMID universe since COVID-19, are witnessing something like this for the first time. Panic profit booking may continue.'

Indian manufacturers see softer increases in new business

Indian manufacturers see softer increases in new business

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

India's manufacturing sector growth moderated in August as output and sales rose at slowest rates since January, while competitive pressures and inflation concerns hampered business confidence, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 57.5 in August, below July's reading of 58.1 but above its long-run average of 54.0, signalling a substantial improvement in operating conditions.

Services sector activity hits 5-month high in Aug

Services sector activity hits 5-month high in Aug

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

India's services sector activity growth touched a five-month high in August on stronger rise in new work orders, while payroll numbers rose solidly as companies remained upbeat regarding the economic outlook, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rose from 60.3 in July to 60.9 in August, registering the fastest expansion since March and was largely supported by productivity gains and positive demand trends.

Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul

Love, respect, humility missing in Indian politics: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Gandhi also criticised the RSS for believing that India is "one idea".

IT Companies May See Recovery In June Quarter

IT Companies May See Recovery In June Quarter

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The June quarter is usually considered as a seasonally strong period for the IT sector.