Joydeep Ghosh And Chandan Kishore Kant

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh And Chandan Kishore Kant

Why fund managers are switching stock bets

Why fund managers are switching stock bets

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2014

HDFC Equity, the largest equity fund, also managed by Prashant Jain, with a corpus of Rs 10,445 crore, has 9.4 per cent of its assets in SBI.

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Sebi's suggestions are good but investors should not become overconfident.

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

Without proper files, approaching the court isn't quite helpful.

Funds question Sebi move to raise cash investment limit

Funds question Sebi move to raise cash investment limit

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2014

The majority have stayed away from getting into cash handling.

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

'India poised for a sustained bull market'

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

Several brokerage houses have given a year-end target of as high as 30,000 for the BSE bourse's benchmark Sensex, with fund managers telling investors not to redeem though the index is still only around 25,000.

'Potential of returns the highest in small-caps'

'Potential of returns the highest in small-caps'

Rediff.com   27 May 2014

S Naren, CIO of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, in an interview with Chandan Kishore Kant, says cyclicals will offer good value.

Slumber for equity launches over, MFs bet big on elections

Slumber for equity launches over, MFs bet big on elections

Rediff.com   2 May 2014

No fund houses could muster the courage to launch equity funds during the period and the sector lost a lot of its equity assets.

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

Ironically, bad loans and non-performing assets are on the rise in public sector banks in India, say sector watchers.

Smaller is better in equity mutual funds

Smaller is better in equity mutual funds

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2014

Measured by returns in 2013, the top 10 funds had only three from large houses; nimble strategy could be a factor.

Several dark patches in 2013's performing sectors

Several dark patches in 2013's performing sectors

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2013

IT, pharma and FMCG stocks are the top performers in 2013.

Mutual funds go on year-end equity shopping spree

Mutual funds go on year-end equity shopping spree

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2013

After relentlessly selling shares for most of 2013, India's equity mutual fund managers have turned buyers in the fag-end of the year.

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.

Time to rejig portfolio but with caution

Time to rejig portfolio but with caution

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2013

In January 2008, the Sensex hit then all-time high of 21,207 (closing high of 21,004 was achieved in November 2010).

NSEL fraud: I-T turns the heat on brokers

NSEL fraud: I-T turns the heat on brokers

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2013

Department seeks investor database on the suspicion of fictitious investors.

Things will improve in 2nd half: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Things will improve in 2nd half: Kumar Mangalam Birla

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2013

The 46-year-old chairman of the Aditya Birla Group has made at least 28 acquisitions since he took the reins of the group 18 years ago.

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

As rupee falls, NRIs exit realty

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2013

As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones

MCX sees bank guarantee withdrawal by brokers

MCX sees bank guarantee withdrawal by brokers

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2013

Brokers have only kept guarantees for which they have open positions.

COLUMN: Mis-selling or fraud?

COLUMN: Mis-selling or fraud?

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2013

The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.