Hamsini Karthik &Amp; Puneet Wadhwa

Stories by Hamsini Karthik &Amp; Puneet Wadhwa

'If you are a long-term investor, this is not the time to add risk'

'If you are a long-term investor, this is not the time to add risk'

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2017

Sanjay Mookim, India equity strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, tells Puneet Wadhwa that this is not a time for investors to dabble in relatively small and illiquid stocks.

It makes sense to invest in gold now

It makes sense to invest in gold now

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2017

Gold looks cheap compared to the stock markets that are highly overbought at the moment.

Don't expect high returns from the stock market

Don't expect high returns from the stock market

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2017

'It is almost four years since we've seen strong growth in earnings.' 'The markets have rallied about 20 per cent in the past year, which is ahead of earnings.' 'So, the stress now will be on earnings to catch up.'

Who will gain the most from SBI's savings rate cut?

Who will gain the most from SBI's savings rate cut?

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

Analysts expect banks with a strong deposit franchise to benefit from SBI's rate cut as they too are likely to follow the leader.

FPIs invest over $25 billion in Indian markets in CY17

FPIs invest over $25 billion in Indian markets in CY17

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

Liquidity pushed benchmark indices 22% higher to become the best performing equity market globally

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Achche Din ahead for these three stocks

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

Hamsini Karthik reveals why the ongoing business rejig will help unlock value for shareholders of Grasim, Reliance Capital and Tube Investments

'GST is likely to disrupt a lot of people's lives'

'GST is likely to disrupt a lot of people's lives'

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2017

Jim Rogers' decision not to invest now is not India-specific, but has to do with the problems relating to how the major global economies are shaping up.

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2017

Launch of new residential projects in top eight cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune -- came down by 41 per cent in first half of 2017.

Mid-cap selloff: Don't press the panic button, say experts

Mid-cap selloff: Don't press the panic button, say experts

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

Despite the recent fall, the Nifty Midcap 100 index has outperformed by gaining 20 per cent till date in this year calendar year.

'Never send back Mahalakshmi when she comes to your house'

'Never send back Mahalakshmi when she comes to your house'

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

P S Jayakumar, managing director and chief executive officer, Bank of Baroda, speaks to Abhijit Lele & Hamsini Karthik about loan recoveries, sounding more confident than a year before.

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

In a conversation with Vishal Chhabria and Hamsini Karthik, Gautam Chhaochharia, executive director & head, India Research, UBS, explains why implementing goods and services tax (GST) may not be as disruptive as many perceive it to be. But, he warns investors shouldn't have high expectations on corporate earnings.

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Shikha Sharma on the new NPA rules and the future of Axis Bank

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Axis Bank Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Shikha Sharma on the new mechanism for non-performing loans, the bank's loan portfolio, industry outlook and the bank's future plans.

It's raining bonus shares for investors

It's raining bonus shares for investors

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

Over two dozen companies have announced bonus issue so far in 2017

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Will Patanjali manage to hit the Rs 20,000 crore revenue target?

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

Patanjali, to a large extent, has penetrated the target group for its products. As a result, increasing the consumer base and revenue by 100 per cent in FY18 will be a stiff challenge.

India's gold demand up 15% in Q1 post note ban

India's gold demand up 15% in Q1 post note ban

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

Going ahead, the likely implementation of the goods and services tax bill in July and how the monsoons play out will have a bearing on India's demand for gold and gold jewellery

Markets hit an all-time high. Now what?

Markets hit an all-time high. Now what?

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

Motilal Oswal of Motilal Oswal Financial Services tells Puneet Wadhwa why he thinks the current market levels will sustain.

Why are large-cap stocks looking attractive now?

Why are large-cap stocks looking attractive now?

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

Thinning valuation gap between these and mid-caps indicates a shift in investors' preferences.

'India's best strategy is to stay invested in domestic growth stories'

'India's best strategy is to stay invested in domestic growth stories'

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

In UK, France and Germany, the president and CEO of Edelweiss Securities, anticipates votes incrementally in favour of local protection and de-globalisation.

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

5 mid-cap infra stocks to bet on

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

Infrastructure stocks are once again gaining traction.

'Main risk for emerging markets: Stronger US dollar'

'Main risk for emerging markets: Stronger US dollar'

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

Indian market probably has more headroom than the US, says Geoff Lewis, senior strategist for Asia, Manulife Asset Management.