UltraTech Cement to acquire 23% in India Cements

The country's leading cement maker UltraTech on Thursday said it will acquire a 23 per cent stake in its Chennai-based rival India Cements Ltd, in a deal estimated to be around Rs 1,885 crore.......

Crude realisation: Oil's slick grip threatens corporate margins, profits

Corporate margins and profits in India remain vulnerable to changes in crude oil prices in the international market. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Historical quarterly data from listed......

Elections, festivities, and pollution weigh on India's cement demand

India’s cement demand has consistently shown double-digit growth over the past few quarters, primarily driven by infrastructure spending. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters However,......

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

There are confusing reports and advisories about the cement sector. While the space has seen speculative support on the basis of the Budget’s infrastructure thrust, there are several negative......

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

As Rajinikanth's Kaala releases across the world today, it's all set to be another hit to the superstar's credit.While every other role of Rajinikanth has been analysed and revered, T E Narasimhan......

CSK welcomes Ashwin back; Dhoni's future uncertain

Photograph: Kind Courtesy BCCI India's premier off-spinner R Ashwin is set to take charge of the Chennai Super Kings High Performance Centre, potentially paving the way for his return to the......

Cricketer Warrier 'extremely happy' to bask in wife Aarathy's Asian Games glory

IMAGE: Cricketer Sandeep Warrier lauded better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj’s medal-winning Asian Games feat. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sandeep Warrier/Instagram Sandeep Warrier has seen......

'Fantastic captain. You have done a miracle'

IMAGE: CSK officials offered prayers with the IPL trophy at the famous Lord Shri Venkateswara Temple in Chennai on Tuesday. Photograph: PTI The thrilling last-ball win by Chennai Super Kings in......

How the young Arshdeep can improve his bowling...

IMAGE: In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Arshdeep Singh has grabbed the opportunity with both hands, picking up 33 wickets from 23 T20Is. Photograph: Sarah Reed/Getty Images Australian fast bowling......

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

IMAGE: With a salary cap of R 34 million (US$1.9 million approx, INR 15 crore) per team, robust bidding was witnessed with Tristan Stubbs, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, being the most......