Dilip Kumar Jha, Pavan Burugula

Stories by Dilip Kumar Jha, Pavan Burugula

Foreign portfolio investors seek relief from LTCG tax

Foreign portfolio investors seek relief from LTCG tax

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

'The introduction of a tax on LTCG will be a deterrent for foreign investors and could potentially result in a movement of trading activity away from India to other offshore jurisdictions such as Singapore, which offer better tax rates and sophisticated financial products.'

How FPIs are avoiding taxes on gains from non-convertible debentures

How FPIs are avoiding taxes on gains from non-convertible debentures

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2018

Capital gains tax is no longer exempt even for investors coming via Mauritius, hence FPIs are now classifying it as interest income to save on taxes.

Silver will fare better than gold in 2018: Goldman Sachs

Silver will fare better than gold in 2018: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2018

The underperforming metal for 2017 expected to return 17-20%

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.

Why India's exports of fruit and vegetables have dipped

Why India's exports of fruit and vegetables have dipped

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2017

Experts call for consistency in government policies to enable Indian exporters to frame a long-term strategy.

After 2 years India is top EM destination for foreign flows

After 2 years India is top EM destination for foreign flows

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2017

The improving earnings and economic outlook has titled the scales back in favour of Indian equities this year, reports Pavan Burugula.

Why target prices for stocks are going through the roof

Why target prices for stocks are going through the roof

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2017

The benchmark indices have rallied 28 per cent this year, while the broader market has outperformed

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.

Why India Inc overlooked overseas market for fundraising

Why India Inc overlooked overseas market for fundraising

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

A fundraising boom in the domestic market and tightening of the regulatory framework for overseas issues are responsible for this trend.

Why sugar prices are likely to rise from January

Why sugar prices are likely to rise from January

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

The benchmark M-30 variety of sugar has declined by over 3 per cent in November to trade now at Rs 3,694 per quintal

4 reasons why agents mis-sell insurance policies

4 reasons why agents mis-sell insurance policies

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2017

Dilip Kumar Jha explains what the buyers must do to protect their own interest.

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2017

Brokers also want tax rebates, removal of additional tax on dividends, streamlining of GST...

HDFC Bank will soon be among the world's top 10 lenders

HDFC Bank will soon be among the world's top 10 lenders

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2017

Valued at $71.2 billion, the bank's market capitalisation is more than that of global banks like Barclays, JP Morgan Chase and Credit Suisse.

Bankers' fees for IPOs lowest in seven years

Bankers' fees for IPOs lowest in seven years

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2017

In the first nine months of 2017, investment banks pocketed Rs 500 crore for helping companies raise Rs 30,853 crore through IPOs.

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2017

Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31

2017 saw 105 companies launch their IPOs on the SME platform

2017 saw 105 companies launch their IPOs on the SME platform

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2017

Close to three dozen companies will launch their IPOs over the next four-six months.

Green veggies costlier by up to 100%; Onion hits 2-year high

Green veggies costlier by up to 100%; Onion hits 2-year high

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2017

Not only primary vegetables, but also additives like garlic, ginger and chilly have recorded a sharp increase in prices

Muhurat trading sees worst performance in 10 years

Muhurat trading sees worst performance in 10 years

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2017

Trading in Samvat 2074 on Thursday got off to a rocky start, with the benchmark indices ending more than half a percent lower and the gauge for banking stocks dropping 1.25%.

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Sombre mood prevails before Diwali

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

Popular sweetmeats are costing a staggering 35% more on spike in sugar prices, veggies are up due to intermittent rainfall the past one week

In Q2, foreign investors sold $3.2 bn of Indian stocks

In Q2, foreign investors sold $3.2 bn of Indian stocks

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2017

This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet