Abhishek Kumar, Business Standard

Stories by Abhishek Kumar, Business Standard

Budget 2023: Here are the key challenges in technology sector

Budget 2023: Here are the key challenges in technology sector

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2023

"India is the best market right now in the world with the digital initiatives the government has implemented

Equity MFs added Rs 7,300 crore in Dec

Equity MFs added Rs 7,300 crore in Dec

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2023

Net investments in active equity mutual fund (MF) schemes rose to Rs 7,300 crore in December after declining to a 21-month low of Rs 2,260 crore in November, shows the latest data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi). The rebound in net inflows was driven by a surge in investments and moderation in redemptions. While the inflows into these schemes rose 5 per cent month-on-month (MoM) in December, the redemptions were 14 per cent lower compared to November.

'India is on a good wicket now'

'India is on a good wicket now'

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2023

'The pitch for India is flat, the ball for India is old, the sun for India is out, and the bowlers are not bowling too well.' 'I think only we can get ourselves out.'

Gold May Touch Rs 62,000 In 2023

Gold May Touch Rs 62,000 In 2023

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2023

In 2022, gold emerged as the top performer among all conventional asset classes with over 14 per cent returns mainly owing to the depreciation of the rupee.

'A slip-up can break trust of investors'

'A slip-up can break trust of investors'

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2023

'Strong regulations are crucial for the orderly development of the market.'

IPO Fundraising Dipped To Half in 2022

IPO Fundraising Dipped To Half in 2022

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2023

The turmoil in the markets has been cited as the reason for the dip in the IPO market.

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

How Covid Spiked Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2023

Officials were surprised at how quickly smugglers appraised the Covid situation to recruit jobless migrant workers to ship gold.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

EV Sales May Cross 100,000 Monthly, But...

EV Sales May Cross 100,000 Monthly, But...

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2023

China's covid crisis could provoke a raw material crunch for India's EV industry later this year.

How Will Gold Perform In 2023?

How Will Gold Perform In 2023?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2023

Given the prevailing uncertainties, investors must maintain a 10-15 per cent allocation to gold in 2023.

Online Mutual Fund Platforms Set To Charge Transaction Fee

Online Mutual Fund Platforms Set To Charge Transaction Fee

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2023

Until now, these platforms were either working through an investment advisory (IA) or stockbroking licence.

Change Of Guard At Banks, LIC In 2023

Change Of Guard At Banks, LIC In 2023

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2022

The first quarter of calendar 2023 will see new faces heading four large public-sector banks -- Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank, and Bank of India.

Why Govt Must Worry About Fiscal Deficit

Why Govt Must Worry About Fiscal Deficit

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2022

In November, the fiscal deficit widened by Rs 2.2 trillion, the highest ever in any month this financial year.

Why Is USFDA Inspecting India Pharma Firms?

Why Is USFDA Inspecting India Pharma Firms?

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

Indian drug firms continue to work closely with the FDA, and most have also appointed consultants to help them grasp the regulatory minutiae in the US.

Why We Need Professional Investment Advisors

Why We Need Professional Investment Advisors

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

When we are unwell, we consult a doctor, take a prescription, and then buy medicines from a chemist. In finance, too, it is best to keep investment advice and product purchase separate, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

Indians Not Taking Booster Covid Vaccine

Indians Not Taking Booster Covid Vaccine

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

Less than 30,000 booster doses daily in December.

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

India to receive record remittances but experts worry CAD will still widen

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

Of $90 billion remittances that India is expected to receive in 2022, only $27.4 billion has come in the first half of the year.

Fraudsters Shift Focus To Card, Net Transactions

Fraudsters Shift Focus To Card, Net Transactions

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2022

The number of fraud cases reported by private banks outnumbered those by public sector banks for the second consecutive year.

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2022

The industry came under scrutiny after the proliferation of games like cards, casinos, and fantasy sports among young people led to addiction and financial losses, with some reported cases of suicide.

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country