Dev Chatterjee, Samie Modak

Stories by Dev Chatterjee, Samie Modak

Promoters cash in on bull run to get their pledged shares released

Promoters cash in on bull run to get their pledged shares released

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2014

Since April 1, promoters of Jaiprakash Associates have released more than 225 million Jaiprakash Power Ventures shares (valued at Rs 425 crore) pledged with lenders.

'One should not expect an immediate boost to the economy'

'One should not expect an immediate boost to the economy'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2014

Equity markets are currently difficult to gauge as the market has probably priced in a lot of things ahead of actual events.

After private companies, Sebi wants PSUs to have 25% public float

After private companies, Sebi wants PSUs to have 25% public float

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

Having successfully implemented the 25 per cent free-float norm for private companies, the Securities and Exchange Board of India now wants the government to pare its holdings in public-sector undertakings to below 75 per cent.

Mallya to remain chairman of MCF board even after sell off

Mallya to remain chairman of MCF board even after sell off

Rediff.com   22 May 2014

The agreement says UB Group and Adventz will have the right of first refusal over each other's shares.

CEOs, lawyers want action on 'tax terrorism'

CEOs, lawyers want action on 'tax terrorism'

Rediff.com   19 May 2014

Chanda Kochhar, managing director of ICICI Bank, says the new government must take effective action bringing clarity around tax laws.

Investors make hay on election results day

Investors make hay on election results day

Rediff.com   18 May 2014

Instead of being carried away by Friday's historic election verdict, savvy investors were seen taking money off the table, after the benchmark Sensex rallied about 1,500 points in intra-day trade.

Saffron surge set to fire up markets

Saffron surge set to fire up markets

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

Sensex gains 2.4%, Nifty crosses 7,000; investors feel exit polls have vindicated their stand

Why is ability of Indian cos to generate profit declining?

Why is ability of Indian cos to generate profit declining?

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2014

Revenue yield on every rupee of investment fell to Rs 1.06 in FY13 from Rs 1.20 in FY08.

Tata Tele may look to merge with rival, sell Viom stake

Tata Tele may look to merge with rival, sell Viom stake

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

The company needs Rs 2,000 crore more in 2 years to repay debt.

Etihad set to escape open offer for Jet Airways

Etihad set to escape open offer for Jet Airways

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Current FDI norms allow a foreign airline to hold up to 49 per cent in a domestic carrier.

Tata Sons raising funds to invest in new businesses

Tata Sons raising funds to invest in new businesses

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2014

Looking to put money in aviation, infrastructure and also to reduce debt of group companies.

Adani stock has gained most in 'Modi-fied' rally on exchanges

Adani stock has gained most in 'Modi-fied' rally on exchanges

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2014

Adani Enterprises plans to invest a total of $25 billion in the next five years.

Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings

Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2014

Could address the concerns over Companies Act provision on the issue

Why Apollo Global is lending to stressed cos in India

Why Apollo Global is lending to stressed cos in India

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

US-based Apollo Global has picked up stake in Indian firms which are not doing that well financially.

Post retirement, nutritional science will be focus: Vinita Bali

Post retirement, nutritional science will be focus: Vinita Bali

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2014

Going forward, Vinita Bali, outgoing MD, Britannia wants to do other things in life which she was unable to pursue.

Birlas give junk rating to Moody's Novelis claim

Birlas give junk rating to Moody's Novelis claim

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2014

The Aditya Birla group has slammed rating firm Moody's for placing Novelis, the group's aluminium products subsidiary, in line for a possible downgrade to default.

Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales

Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2014

Institutional investors - both foreign and domestic - lapped up the government's big-ticket share sales on Friday, helping it add nearly Rs 9,000 crore to its revenue kitty.

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

Sources said many individual investors were interested in applying for the NFO, due to additional benefits being offered such as upfront discounts and loyalty bonuses.

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

The ETF is expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 crore.

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

With Maruti Suzuki refusing to go back on the plan, these investors have approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is examining the possibility of taking action under Section 11 of the Sebi Act.