Samie Modak, Sohini Das

Stories by Samie Modak, Sohini Das

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

Groww shares jump 30% on market debut, valuation crosses $8.9 billion

Groww shares jump 30% on market debut, valuation crosses $8.9 billion

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent of online broking platform Groww, soared nearly 30 per cent on their market debut on Wednesday, defying the recent trend of muted listings. The stock opened at Rs 112 and hit a high of Rs 134.4 before settling at Rs 128.85 on the NSE - a gain of 28.85 per cent over its issue price of Rs 100.

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

At Rs 506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

The average daily turnover (ADTV) in the derivatives market rose to a 12-month high in October, touching 506 trillion - up nearly 46 per cent since June - as volatility picked up and concerns over further regulatory tightening eased. Derivatives activity had slumped earlier this year after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) capped weekly expiries to two days and discontinued weekly contracts on non-benchmark indices.

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

VinFast Outsells Tesla in Festival Season But BYD Is King

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2025

Vinfast sold 137 cars versus Tesla's 109 during the festive months of September and October, as BYD maintained a strong lead with over 1,100 cars sold, according to Fada data.

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration's (USFDA)'s new draft guidelines aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of developing biosimilars - lower-priced, near-replicas of complex biologic medicines - could significantly benefit Indian biotech companies.

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Bajaj Auto posts highest ever quarterly revenue and PAT

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2025

Pune-based two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit after tax (PAT) in Q2FY26. Even as consolidated revenues were up 18.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 15,734.7 crore, PAT zoomed 53.2 per cent to Rs 2,122 crore.

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

'Some IPOs Underperformed Due To...'

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2025

'...aggressive pricing amid volatility, but these are exceptions.'

600 Crore IPO Fees Light Up Diwali For I-Bankers

600 Crore IPO Fees Light Up Diwali For I-Bankers

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2025

With several $500 million-plus deals in the pipeline -- including ICICI Prudential AMC, Lenskart, PhonePe, Groww, PhysicsWallah, Meesho, Pine Labs, and Zepto -- investment bankers look poised for another year of hefty bonuses in 2025.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company

LG India is the most valuable consumer durable company

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2025

LG Electronics India made a dazzling market debut on Tuesday, ending 48 per cent higher than its issue price and surpassing its South Korean parent in market value.

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

This marks the strongest DRHP filing tally since 1996, when 428 firms sought to enter India's equity markets.

Electric PV sales more than double in September; Tata Motors leads

Electric PV sales more than double in September; Tata Motors leads

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Electric passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales jumped more than twofold in September with Tata Motors (TaMo) leading the pack having over 6,000 registrations and a 40 per cent market share.

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Mercedes clocks record Navratri sale of 2,500 cars

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2025

'We expect this festival buying spirit to continue in October as well, with upcoming festivities including Dhanteras and Diwali, which traditionally witness spirited buying from customers.'

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Indian Cars Race Abroad as Home Sales Stall

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

Between April and August this financial year, passenger car exports rose 8.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while domestic sales fell by 8.5 per cent.

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2025

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits.

LG India signals 'future-ready' push with Rs 11.6K cr IPO

LG India signals 'future-ready' push with Rs 11.6K cr IPO

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

For LG Electronics India, the Rs 11,607 crore initial public offering (IPO) is not just a fundraising exercise. The company's senior executives describe it as a step towards becoming "future-ready", showcasing financial strength while preparing for the next phase of growth in a market they see as still underpenetrated.

Tata Capital eyes Rs 1.38 trn mcap in largest NBFC IPO

Tata Capital eyes Rs 1.38 trn mcap in largest NBFC IPO

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

Tata Capital is set to launch India's largest ever initial public offering (IPO) by a non-banking financial company (NBFC), valuing the Tata group firm at Rs 1.38 trillion. This will make the company India's fifth-most-valued NBFC after Bajaj Finance (Rs 6.12 trillion), Bajaj Finserv (Rs 3.2 trillion), Jio Financial Services (Rs 1.87 trillion), and IRFC (Rs 1.59 trillion).

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

When Romance Meets The Rulebook: How Cos Deal With Workplace Relationships

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

Romance may be personal, but when it enters the workplace, particularly in reporting hierarchies, it becomes a matter of governance.

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Luxury Cars, Bikes Rev Up For Festival Season

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

Luxury carmakers are shifting into high gear with a mix of product launches, personalised experiences and lifestyle-led engagement.

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

'India needs capital support in aerospace and defence'

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2025

'If we want to pivot meaningfully from a services-driven economy to a technology and manufacturing-led one.'