Litchi Heats Up Election Season In Muzaffarpur

'The local support from our MP is nil. He never comes to see our farms.' IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit A Shah during an election meeting in Muzaffarpur, May 5, 2024. Photograph:......

How companies show electoral donations in annual reports

A reading of the reports suggests that there is no standard practice for reporting political contributions and it is left to the company's discretion to report them as they find fit. Illustration:......

Who's The Most Generous Of Them All?

Even the biggest Indian philanthropists are far behind their global peers, finds India Philanthropy Report 2024. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

Which City Sold Maximum Value Of Electoral Bonds?

Mumbai accounts for the largest share of electoral bonds sold since inception. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Electoral bonds have emerged as the preferred method of donation to political......

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Indian companies are generating more cash than ever. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The net cash flow from listed firms’ operations hit a new high of Rs 11.1 trillion in financial......

Sebi tightens F&O framework to curb speculative trading

To curb speculative trading, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday put in place a stricter framework for equity index derivatives by increasing the minimum contract size and mandating upfront......

Strong traction from new launches a positive for top realty players

The national real estate market presents an intriguing picture. Lower volumes and flat pricing serve as dampeners. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sales bookings across the top ten......

Over 93% retail traders lost money in F&O in three years, says Sebi

An analysis by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revealed that retail traders remain at the wrong end of the stick when it comes to equity derivatives trading. Illustration:......