Dev Chatterjee &Amp;Amp; Jash Kriplani

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Yet another sign that economy is in bad shape

Yet another sign that economy is in bad shape

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

India Inc's investment project announcement falls to Rs 11.3 trillion. In the coming months, the pace of investments would depend on how soon consumption demand picks up and private sector investment ramps up investment in infrastructure.

Traders lose lakhs as tech glitch hits Zerodha, India's largest broker

Traders lose lakhs as tech glitch hits Zerodha, India's largest broker

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2019

This is not the first time that users of Zerodha clients have faced technical issues. As recently as February, 2019, the platform faced a connectivity issue that led to a pile-up of orders.

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Tata Sons AGM okays 1000% dividend payout

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2019

The higher dividend will help Tata Trusts, which owns 67 per cent stake in Tata Sons, to invest in its charitable activities. The total dividend outgo will be Rs 404 crore.

MFs pare down stake in 34 auto stocks

MFs pare down stake in 34 auto stocks

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2019

Among the stocks that have seen the largest cut by MFs, the DVR shares (shares with differential voting rights) of Tata Motors have seen a cut of 243 basis points (bps) in MFs' stake.

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Banks should pass on rate-cut benefits to spur investment, says India Inc

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2019

CEOs have complained that high interest rates have blocked their investment decisions. At the same time, customers are also deferring their purchases for new consumer durables, cars, and homes.

Stock market woes driving MF investors to safe havens

Stock market woes driving MF investors to safe havens

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2019

Equity flows have been under pressure since the second half of 2018, after the IL&FS crisis sent shockwaves in both equity and debt markets.

Regulatory framework for portfolio managers to be tightened

Regulatory framework for portfolio managers to be tightened

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2019

The PMS manager can only charge performance fee to investors if the fund has crossed its highest value as on the day when the fee is supposed to be charged.

Sebi warns MFs on 23 lapses in FY17

Sebi warns MFs on 23 lapses in FY17

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2019

Sebi pointed out instances of misleading the investors by reporting incorrect data on investor complaints, instances of inappropriate utilisation of funds meant for investor education, such as spending on programmes meant for financial advisors, charging of expenses to the said funds for stationery items such as notebooks, planners and calendars, and charging of expenses without adequate records.

Concern over MF industry's debt exposure getting worse

Concern over MF industry's debt exposure getting worse

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2019

Mutual fund houses hold Rs 3,400 crore of Yes Bank's 'riskier' bonds. Reliance MF, Franklin Templeton MF and UTI MF account for bulk of these exposures.

Budget 2019: Tax benefit may attract retail investors to government ETFs

Budget 2019: Tax benefit may attract retail investors to government ETFs

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2019

If one compares returns, the two public-sector ETFs have done better over the past year, but the ELSS category has done better over the trailing three and five years.

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

How Chandra plans to tackle the 2 key challenges of Tata group

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

At the end of 2018-19, the Tata group had a consolidated debt of Rs 2.77 trillion. Tatas not only plan to avoid big-ticket acquisitions for now, the group's main focus will be on improving key metrics and reduce debt, say Shally Seth Mohile & Dev Chatterjee.

NBFC cash crunch worsens

NBFC cash crunch worsens

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

India Inc heaves sigh of relief over 30-day grace for loan default

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2019

Lenders can now review a borrower account within 30 days of default. Earlier, the banks had to start resolution within one day of default.

Fear grips financial sector as DHFL defaults on payment

Fear grips financial sector as DHFL defaults on payment

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

Nomura analysts said the Reserve Bank of India and the government would need to segregate the potential solvency issue at DHFL from liquidity issues at other larger wholesale NBFCs and HFCs.

Where portfolio management services crucially lag MFs

Where portfolio management services crucially lag MFs

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2019

Experts say that despite the sizeable client base, PMS providers lag their domestic MF counterparts by quite a distance, when it comes to reporting and disclosure standards.

8 superstar investors everyone wants to copy

8 superstar investors everyone wants to copy

Rediff.com   21 May 2019

These investors are not only betting on little-known stocks, but also sectors that the market participants are not paying much heed to. Some of these stocks can be potential multi-baggers, while others may not live up to the expectations of these stock-pickers, says Jash Kriplani.

MF industry badly hit by slowdown in equity flows

MF industry badly hit by slowdown in equity flows

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

In April, the inflows into equity schemes dropped 60% compared to the previous month to Rs 4,608 crore, the lowest since Sept 2016.

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Mukesh Ambani's personal firms also selling assets to cut debt

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Bankers said as part of its debt reduction plan, Canada's Brookfield-sponsored India Infrastructure Trust acquired a pipeline for Rs 13,000 crore from East West Pipeline Ltd, an arm of Reliance Industries Holding Private Ltd, and all the liabilities are now off the subsidiary's books.

Anil Ambani's Reliance group slams Rahul Gandhi for his 'malicious lies'

Anil Ambani's Reliance group slams Rahul Gandhi for his 'malicious lies'

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

Rahul has singled out Anil Ambani several times for winning the Rafale defence contract from the Narendra Modi government, alleging favouritism and corruption.