Jash Kriplani &Amp; Hamsini Karthik

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Lenders won't sell Anil Ambani-led Reliance group shares till Sep

Lenders won't sell Anil Ambani-led Reliance group shares till Sep

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2019

Nine lenders have exposure to the promoter entities and had taken listed operating companies' shares as collateral from the promoter companies.

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.

Equity schemes hit 2-year low

Equity schemes hit 2-year low

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

Investors sinking lump sum money in equities seem to have applied the brakes.

Heard about side-pocketing in MFs?

Heard about side-pocketing in MFs?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2019

Sebi has allowed mutual fund schemes the option of 'side-pocketing' which move will help both fund houses and investors.

For India Inc, acche din is honestly NOT here!

For India Inc, acche din is honestly NOT here!

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

India Inc's profit share in the country's GDP at 15-year low in 2018. Since 2013, net profit for top 500 companies has remained in the range between Rs 4 trillion and Rs 4.8 trillion despite steady growth in nominal GDP.

MFs hit by YES bank stock fall

MFs hit by YES bank stock fall

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2018

With the stock coming under pressure, the MF holding value could have dropped to Rs 50 billion, back-of-the-envelope calculations show.

MFs see strong inflows in October

MFs see strong inflows in October

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2018

In October, the contribution through SIPs rose to Rs 79.85 billion, up 42% compared to the same month last year.

Investment advice from a Guru

Investment advice from a Guru

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2018

'As the interest rates rise, people are going to say why should I be taking big risks when I can get 4 to 5 per cent in a bank account.' 'So, I think you have to change your thinking.' 'You need to look at the balance sheet, look at dividends.' 'These issues that have been ignored.'

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.

Investors, be warned: Bear phase not over yet

Investors, be warned: Bear phase not over yet

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2018

Experts find it difficult to predict a bottom for the bourses.

MF assets surpass Rs 25 trillion

MF assets surpass Rs 25 trillion

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

This feat was achieved 25 years after the mutual funds industry was opened to private players. The industry now aims to achieve the next Rs 25 trillion in 5 years.

Now, ICICI Prudential MF is under Sebi lens

Now, ICICI Prudential MF is under Sebi lens

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2018

Sebi had also ordered the fund house to compensate investors who had redeemed their units since the date of allotment of shares in the I-Sec IPO.

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.'

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Paytm's MF foray fails to rattle fund distributors

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2018

Unlike most MF distributors in India, Paytm Money will be offering low-cost direct plans, which don't charge for distribution expenses

Why Paisa Bazaar's mutual fund ad has run into trouble

Why Paisa Bazaar's mutual fund ad has run into trouble

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2018

Paisa Bazaar, which recently forayed into online mutual fund distribution, has come out with a 20-second video clip featuring Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. The ad, which talks about the benefits of investing in direct plans, has already got 1.6 million views on YouTube.

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.