The North-South Battle Gets Ugly

With its age-old fascination for education, southern states have done better than the North.Start-ups, IT hubs, and industry majors setting up shop have changed the face of the South.Nearly 79% of......

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

The $22.8 billion CK Hutchison ports deal intensifies geopolitical tensions between the US and China.Chinese media has already called it 'a betrayal of all Chinese people'.Shyam G Menon explains......

US Tariffs May Prompt RBI Rate Cut: Economists

'A repo cut will be very good for the market as it will mean that everything is being done to spur growth in these uncertain times.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra.......

Equity market volatility may persist; long-term outlook remains constructive: Experts

The heightened global uncertainty due to the US "reciprocal tariffs" on India may cause near-term corrections and market turbulence, but the long-term outlook remains constructive, market experts......

Equity mutual funds cash rich even as inflows decline

Equity mutual fund (MF) schemes were flush with cash at the start of this month, even as fresh investments shrank in February. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com As of February 28, equity......

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......