Auto: Fuel efficiency norms allow carmakers to pool with others

The move offers flexibility in compliance but also places penalties squarely on the designated manager of such a pool. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters/Rediff Archives Automakers struggling to meet Corporate Average

Factors that will drive the markets this week

Trading sentiment in the equity market will be guided by macroeconomic data announcements, global trends and quarterly earnings from IT major TCS this week, analysts said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Stock markets would also be tracking trading activity of foreign investors

Russia to remain India’s No 1 crude oil supplier: Analysts

India’s crude oil imports from Russia saw a marginal decline in September, but continued to account for over one-third of the country’s total oil purchases, despite US pressure to curb the trade over concerns that it supports Moscow’s war effort

Tata Capital, LG to launch IPOs worth over Rs 27,000 crore

The primary market is set for a busy week as two major companies, Tata Capital Ltd and LG Electronics India Ltd, gear up to launch their initial public offerings (IPOs), collectively worth more than Rs 27,000 crore. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff

FPIs offload equities worth Rs 23,885 cr in Sep

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers of Indian equities in September, withdrawing Rs 23,885 crore (around $2.7 billion) and taking year-to-date outflow to Rs 1.58 lakh crore ($17.6 billion). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This marks the third consecutive month of

Marico Q2 volume growth likely to be in high single digit

Marico is expected to post high single-digit volume growth in the India business in the July-September quarter. Photograph: Courtesy, Marico However, it is expected to moderate sequentially, the company said in its quarterly update on exchanges. The domestic business of

Analysts place higher bets on gold despite silver’s outperformance

As the rally in precious metals takes centre stage in 2025, most analysts recommend a larger allocation to gold over silver despite the latter’s outperformance this year. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters In the current calendar year (CY25), spot gold prices in

H1B Visa Fee Shock Puts IT Firms In Bind

In the medium term, corporates and vendors could move away from visa dependency, shift more work offshore and share higher cost burdens with clients. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   On September 19, the executive US presidential order to impose a one-time

‘We Must Aim For 100,000 Defence Startups’

‘India has the capital to invest in defence production.’‘With clear timelines and commitments, private industry can deliver surge capacity effectively.’ Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalyani Strategic Systems “With rapidly evolving technology, a seven-year procurement cycle risks acquiring outdated systems. For critical

NRIs can now invest in corp debt from special rupee vostro accounts

The Reserve Bank on Friday allowed persons residing outside the country to invest in corporate debt securities through Special Rupee Vostro Accounts. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh Earlier, such entities were only permitted to invest their rupee surplus balance in accounts in