China defends Covid policy, downplays protests as country logs 40K fresh cases

China on Monday dismissed concerns over its controversial zero-COVID policy in the face of unprecedented demonstrations, which have spread to Beijing even as it reported close to 40,000 coronavirus......

Q3 results preview: FMCG stocks vs capital goods sector

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to witness pressure on volumes in the October-December quarter. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com However, price hikes will help......

Can Ola Electric Cruise to 6,146 Cr IPO?

The Softbank-backed company has set a price band of Rs 72 to Rs 76 per share for the maiden share sale and is expected to test the appetite for new-age loss-making companies. IMAGE: Bhavish......

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Nomura has hiked its exposure to Indian equities in its Asia ex-Japan portfolio and remains overweight on Indian stocks, despite expensive valuations. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com In a......

What experts say about interim Budget 2024

Following are comments from economists at leading financial institutions, banks and rating agencies on the interim Budget: Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Abheek Barua, Chief Economist, HDFC......

Olympics: France's Riner reigns supreme with 4th gold

IMAGE: Teddy Riner, 35, is judo's most decorated athlete at the Olympics with six medals. Photographs: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Frenchman Teddy Riner claimed a record fourth Olympic judo gold medal,......

Tokyo Olympics: All the interesting numbers

The Tokyo Games came to a close on Sunday, ending 16 days of high drama on and off the playing field.Here is a summary of major figures and facts at the Games:17 WORLD RECORDS IMAGE: Georgian......

Money, money, money: the cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Games

IMAGE: The logo of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus is seen through a traffic sign at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office building.Photograph:......

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

IMAGE: Naomi Osaka will be a heavy favourite to triumph on the hardcourts in Tokyo. Photograph: Maja Hitij/Getty Images Battered by scandal on the eve of the opening ceremony, Tokyo 2020......

The cost of Tokyo's pandemic-delayed Olympics

IMAGE: Although the cancellation scenario is looking less likely by the day, global insurers would face a hefty bill should that happen, with estimates running to a loss of $2-3 billion.......