Nikita Vashisht, Business Standard

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Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules
Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Sebi has proposed allowing depositories to mark such pledged shares as...

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'
Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits...

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you...

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall
Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk,...

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave
Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the...

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark
Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety...

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip
Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

Valuation a key hurdle for auto stocks in short term
Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Multiple tailwinds for the automobile sector, including a cut in goods and services tax...

Analysts' thumbs-up for Maruti's first e-SUV
Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Maruti Suzuki's e-Vitara marks its high-stakes EV debut with strong export ambitions,...

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert
Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A Pakistan that is more secure in its relations with the US is also one that might well...

IPOs That Burned Investor Wealth
Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Many high-profile IPOs in India since 2021 have destroyed investor wealth due to...

Ola, Paytm crash up to 50% in H1 2025; are new-age stocks worth buying now?
Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

New-age stocks to buy: Most new-age stocks have turned out to be wealth destroyers in...

'The RBI has started to support growth'
Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'Deposit and lending rates have started to fall considerably. It is likely to spur...

Coming Soon: IPOs Worth Rs 1.02 Trillion
Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Over 60 companies are ready to launch IPOs in the coming months.

'Indian Stocks Unlikely To Give Significant Returns In 12 Months'
Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Right now, silver -- and especially platinum -- are very cheap compared to gold. If I...

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence
Rediff.com22 May 2025

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to...

Apple's India Plans Unfazed by US-China Tariff Truce
Rediff.com22 May 2025

There's no change in Apple Inc's India strategy, said a top government source. 'It can...

How Much Does Pakistan Spend On Defence?
Rediff.com22 May 2025

In 2024, Pakistan shelled out $10.2 billion in defence spends.

Should You Invest In Defence Funds?
Rediff.com21 May 2025

Only experienced investors with a high risk appetite, a grasp of market cycles, and...

'Investors Prefer A Staggered Approach'
Rediff.com20 May 2025

'While investors believe in India's long-term growth story and resilience amid global...