Ashley Coutinho And Sachin P Mampatta

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Large companies to grow larger amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BNP Paribas

Large companies to grow larger amid Covid-19 pandemic, says BNP Paribas

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2020

Despite taking a hit on profitability amid the pandemic, companies with strong balance sheets are gaining market share because of consolidation in their respective sectors.

Even as economy reopens, new projects down 82% YoY in Sep

Even as economy reopens, new projects down 82% YoY in Sep

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2020

Completed projects saw an improvement of 29.2 per cent over the June quarter, which is valued at Rs 0.31 trillion.

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

India-focused funds may soon get fast approval from Mauritius

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2020

Market observers also said the approvals depended a lot on the funds themselves, and the extent to which they followed the new norms introduced last year.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

In financial distress? Seek help, don't commit suicide

In financial distress? Seek help, don't commit suicide

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2020

Shedding the stigma around failure, sharing issues with the family and seeking financial assistance from others can help alleviate distress and help people recover faster, says experts.

Family-owned companies weathering Covid-19 pandemic storm better

Family-owned companies weathering Covid-19 pandemic storm better

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2020

Such businesses outperform non-family firms by 3% in first six months of CY20, says Credit Suisse report.

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2020

Market players said the new norms were more suited for online brokers, where clients were typically internet savvy.

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2020

Other countries with a large number of cases including Brazil, Russia, Spain and the United States of America, all have more people heading to work.

Making sense of markets that don't move in sync with the monsoons

Making sense of markets that don't move in sync with the monsoons

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2020

A favourable monsoon and government support to the rural economy are among the reasons that agrochemical companies, including makers of pesticides and fertilisers, have done well.

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

India Inc cutting employee costs as coronavirus hurts recovery

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2020

June indicates a change in trend from previous quarters in terms of how much companies are spending on employees. The worst hit sectors included steel, air transport service and automobile firms.

Gains in rail, traffic data signal revival

Gains in rail, traffic data signal revival

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

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A glimpse of how exactly the economy is faring

A glimpse of how exactly the economy is faring

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2020

Many weekly indicators turn positive as economy prepares for Unlock 3.0.

Are signs of economic green shoots really visible?

Are signs of economic green shoots really visible?

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

Mumbai traffic, mobile internet speeds, and grocery and pharmacy visits are all showing lower numbers for the latest week.

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

FPI numbers plunge in Q1 as Covid-19 hits market sentiment

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2020

According to experts, work from home, volatility in stock markets worldwide, and redemption pressures compelled investors to defer new investment plans.

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.

Mutual fund investors to pay stamp duty from July 1

Mutual fund investors to pay stamp duty from July 1

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2020

Investors who issued units in liquid and overnight funds, as well as those with a short-term holding of less than 30 days, are likely to be impacted the most, say experts.

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Mauritius' plans to exit 'grey list' hits COVID roadblock

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

The country was, in February, put on the list of jurisdictions that require increased monitoring. These are done to counter money-laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in a more efficient manner.

After 1962 China war stock markets fell 16%, gold 30%

After 1962 China war stock markets fell 16%, gold 30%

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2020

The government was also faced with problems on its balance of payments. It took steps to conserve declining foreign exchange reserves, and began to regulate the production, supply and distribution of gold. It banned forward trading in the yellow metal in November 1962, and introduced gold bonds as well, reveals the RBI's annual report for the year ending June 1963.

A glimpse of how economic activity is picking up

A glimpse of how economic activity is picking up

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2020

While freight traffic has gone up, the Google location data shows more people are stepping out of their homes.

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2020

The ruling mean FPIs cannot seek treaty protection against the new withholding tax that companies are required to deduct at source. The apex court order pertains to when the cricketing bodies of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka formed a joint committee to conduct the 1996 Cricket World Cup.