Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

India to get 3rd set of Swiss bank details, info on real estate this month

India will get this month the third set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals under an automatic exchange of information pact with Switzerland and this will include for the first time the......

'Shocking That PM Gave Investing Advice'

'Somebody was using somebody to make statements that will stir the stock market and lead to a surge.''A sudden surge and a sudden crash is always an ideal situation for people to make illicit gains......

Taxtortion Is Here To Stay!

If you think that revenue officials are going berserk, acting on their own, while the government chants the mantra of 'ease of doing business', you would be wrong.These moves appear to have full......

India's services sector growth moderates in March

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......

VC, PE funds bet big on traditional sectors

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds had, in 2024, taken bets on traditional businesses rather than tech-first domains like consumer tech, software as a service (SaaS) and software.......

Reits climb the office ladder even as valuations keep rungs in place

Even as concerns grow over the residential real estate market reaching its peak, the outlook for office real estate remains strong, with listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) standing to......

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

India’s private equity industry is evolving, with local funds securing substantial capital and achieving consistent returns. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com During a panel discussion at......