Hamsini Karthik, Ram Sahu &Amp; Shreepad S Aute

Stories by Hamsini Karthik, Ram Sahu &Amp; Shreepad S Aute

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Summer stocks for your portfolio

Rediff.com   8 May 2019

Given the school break, this is the peak travel season and companies catering to the 'friends and family' segment are expected to gain.

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Why the Street continues to be pessimistic about NBFcs

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

Liquidity has improved, but 20 out of 24 NBFC stocks are staring at an over 5% reduction in 12-month target prices.

Why the Street prefers TCS over Infosys

Why the Street prefers TCS over Infosys

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

While growth metrics for Infosys was skewed to a single vertical and it is struggling to get a handle on costs, TCS has been able to manage growth and keep cost inflation under control.

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

Pessimism largely emanates from the fact that the volume outlook for FY20 isn't encouraging at the moment.

RBI rate cut: Banks won't pass full benefits to YOU

RBI rate cut: Banks won't pass full benefits to YOU

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2019

'The effect will be seen two-three quarters down the line.'

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.

Will banks lend cash to strapped NBFCs?

Will banks lend cash to strapped NBFCs?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2018

The problem for the NBFC sector is the funding inertia by banks and not lack of funds.

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Federal Bank expects bad loans from Kerala to go up 20-30%

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

The rubber and tourism industries in the state, to which the bank has exposure, have been hit.

Why IDBI Bank will find recovery an uphill task

Why IDBI Bank will find recovery an uphill task

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

It has Rs 20,500 crore of standard stressed pool outstanding as of June 2018. Thus, the entire stressed book (net NPAs and standard stressed pool) is nearly two times its net worth.

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

How Kerala floods will impact India Inc

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2018

'Kerala isn't as dependent on agriculture like Bihar or Odisha or even other southern states.' 'Economic losses would not be too intense, unlike other states.' 'The floods could, at best, impact India Inc's earnings for a quarter or two.'

LIC loses money in 18 out of 21 PSB shares

LIC loses money in 18 out of 21 PSB shares

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

Insurer has also made fresh investments since December 2015 quarter when RBI told banks to recognise bad loans

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

How IDBI Bank stands to gain from the LIC deal

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

Analysts say strengthening bank's capital will boost earnings, bank needs chief with long stint to run show

Fraud puts a fourth of PNB's net worth at risk

Fraud puts a fourth of PNB's net worth at risk

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2018

The event will also hurt PNB's asset quality in the March 2018 quarter. While the finer details of the fraud have not been provided, making it difficult to gauge the exact impact, analysts say it will dent the bank's financials.

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.

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

'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.

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.