Joydeep Ghosh, Rajesh Bhayani &Amp; Anindita Dey In Mumbai

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh, Rajesh Bhayani &Amp; Anindita Dey In Mumbai

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

Why onions are likely to get costlier

Why onions are likely to get costlier

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

The fear of price rise gained momentum after reports surfaced that the NAFED procured 50,000 tonnes of onion this season.

How NITI Aayog plans to tackle farm distress

How NITI Aayog plans to tackle farm distress

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

NITI Aayog has been working on an action plan to relieve rural distress and energise the agricultural sector

Sebi finally notifies rules for MFs to enter commodity space

Sebi finally notifies rules for MFs to enter commodity space

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Fund houses have been barred from being net sellers or holding net short positions at the scheme level in commodities.

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com   21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

How IL&FS' misadventures made India Inc poorer by Rs 9,000-crore

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

Almost 2,000 companies whose private provident and pension funds have invested in non-convertible debentures of IL&FS group firms are staring at the prospect of booking losses to the tune of Rs 9,000 crore or more if the interest income is added.

Zee's repayment woes force fund houses to reschedule

Zee's repayment woes force fund houses to reschedule

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2019

According to industry players, over 50 FMPs have exposure to Zee Group companies.

Are we heading for a global economic crisis?

Are we heading for a global economic crisis?

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2019

What do the fluctuating gold-silver price ratio portend?

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2019

While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India.

In about 7 years, digital gold accounts cross 80 million

In about 7 years, digital gold accounts cross 80 million

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

Digital gold is gold purchased online from various platforms including Paytm or Google Pay and stored in your online account.

As businesses seek political certainty, there's sharp dip in capex

As businesses seek political certainty, there's sharp dip in capex

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2019

The elections held in April-May 2019 will be an important determinant of future growth and investment.

Gold cheaper by Rs 2,000 over past 5 weeks

Gold cheaper by Rs 2,000 over past 5 weeks

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

A strengthening rupee following a sharp surge in the inflow of foreign money from investors and "illegal imports" were among some of the reasons for the fall.

RBI may soon become world's 10th largest holder of gold

RBI may soon become world's 10th largest holder of gold

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

Indian central bank may soon edge out its counterpart in the Netherlands from the top-10 list, as latter's holding has largely remained unchanged.

Why gold prices fell by over 5% in just 15 days

Why gold prices fell by over 5% in just 15 days

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2019

Reversal is because of strengthening rupee, subdued demand, and lack of reasons for bulls to continue positions and speculation of reduction in import duty.

Another Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Another Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2019

Shanghai Gold Exchange plans to open a centre at GIFT City, in partnership with BSE or NSE

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Mumbai Police arm issues fresh notices to 300 NSEL brokers

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2019

Sebi's main contention against brokers is that the NSEL was offering paired contracts and they were forward contracts, which were "illegal".

Continue your SIPs in 2019 please!

Continue your SIPs in 2019 please!

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2019

When you buy a stock, especially a mid- and small-cap one, have a price target. Once you hit the target, exit the stock, advises Joydeep Ghosh.

Despite govt's diktat, gold round-tipping is still flourishing

Despite govt's diktat, gold round-tipping is still flourishing

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2019

Round-tipping creates the opportunity for exporters to source funds at a much cheaper cost, which they divert to some other business.

How home loan borrowers stand to gain from this RBI move

How home loan borrowers stand to gain from this RBI move

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2018

Linking all new floating rate loans to an external benchmark won't impact existing borrowers, so customers who have taken long-term home loans recently should watch things carefully, say Joydeep Ghosh and Sanjay Kumar Singh.

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

How Indian banks are getting ready to avoid fraud, enhance security

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2018

Experts say the recent Rs 14,000-crore PNB fraud could have been avoided had there been an integration of PNB's CBS with its SWIFT system