Krishna Kant &Amp; Abhineet Kumar

Stories by Krishna Kant &Amp; Abhineet Kumar

Smaller Tata companies sparkled under Cyrus

Smaller Tata companies sparkled under Cyrus

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2016

Small- and mid-size companies where Cyrus was the chairman did better on bourses than large Tata group companies

Tata saw faster dividend growth under Mistry

Tata saw faster dividend growth under Mistry

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Dividend pay-out by the group companies grew at a compounded annual rate of 15.7% under Cyrus, sharply up from 2.5% in the previous three years

Equity support to Tata group firms slows

Equity support to Tata group firms slows

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

There was virtually no incremental equity investment by Tata Sons during Mistry's first two years

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Q2 results may not light up the markets this festive season

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2016

Nifty 50 firms' net profit estimated to grow by a modest 3.1% in Q2, reports Krishna Kant.

Shree Cement: Compelling but expensive growth story

Shree Cement: Compelling but expensive growth story

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2016

Its rich valuation with a PE of 62 times raises downside risk for investors

Pay bonanza for India Inc's promoters and top managers

Pay bonanza for India Inc's promoters and top managers

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

The combined pay for India Inc's top management was up 30 per cent in FY16, growing at the fastest pace in nine years

Soaring losses may queer Tata Tele's spectrum pitch

Soaring losses may queer Tata Tele's spectrum pitch

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2016

Accumulated sum Rs 31,500 crore in 2015-16

Why Jio may not bring down your mobile bill

Why Jio may not bring down your mobile bill

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2016

A typical consumer will have to opt for Jio's Rs 499 plan, which is a steep 2.5 times more than what the average user pays at present.

Tata, Nilekani, Kelkar join hands to help the poor

Tata, Nilekani, Kelkar join hands to help the poor

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

The venture is applying to the Reserve Bank of India for approvals.

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Together, they controlled nearly Rs 26 lakh crore of assets at the end of FY16.

Birla on what Aditya Birla Nuvo and Grasim merger means

Birla on what Aditya Birla Nuvo and Grasim merger means

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

The Aditya Birla Group announced the merger of its two holding companies, Aditya Birla Nuvo and Grasim, to make the holding structure clearer, ensure stable cash flows and unlock value in its financial services arm

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Tata group revenue falls 4.6% to $103 bn

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Sixteen companies in the group registered a turnover of over $500 million, with ten of these registering a turnover of over $1 billion

Docomo ups the ante against Tata Sons

Docomo ups the ante against Tata Sons

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Tata Sons deposits $1.17 bn with court

How India's private sector gained from liberalisation

How India's private sector gained from liberalisation

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Ten of top 15 companies in 1991 were PSUs; now, there are only six. Their revenue share has also fallen from 86% to 45%

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Shanghai Fosun to buy Gland Pharma for $1.4 billion

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

The founders of Gland Pharma, led by Ravi Penmetsa, and KKR, together own 96 per cent of the company.

1991 to 2016: How the Sensex has transformed in 25 years

1991 to 2016: How the Sensex has transformed in 25 years

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

Tata Steel (then Tata Iron and Steel), the most valuable index company in 1991, is now the least valuable.

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Government-owned companies are more generous in rewarding their shareholders with dividends.

Corporate growth revival? It's elusive in Q1

Corporate growth revival? It's elusive in Q1

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Most of the index heavyweights are yet to declare their results.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.