Krishna Kant And Ashley Coutinho

Stories by Krishna Kant And Ashley Coutinho

'Investors should enter the market through mutual funds, not stocks'

'Investors should enter the market through mutual funds, not stocks'

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

'They should decide their allocation based on their risk appetite and age, and not valuations.'

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.

NSE board okays IPO via offer for sale

NSE board okays IPO via offer for sale

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

Issues Rs 358 crore interim dividend, 1:10 bonus and 10:1 split

The disruptive power of technology

The disruptive power of technology

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2016

The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch

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

NSE's Ramkrishna top earner among salaried women

NSE's Ramkrishna top earner among salaried women

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2016

She pocketed Rs 9.12 crore as remuneration in FY16

BSE to file for IPO this week

BSE to file for IPO this week

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

Offer size could vary from Rs 1,200 cr to Rs 2,000 cr

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.

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.

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.

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%

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.

Stock market volatility low despite Brexit

Stock market volatility low despite Brexit

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

India VIX has been mirroring the CBOE Volatility Index.

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.

First quarter results to hurt India Inc

First quarter results to hurt India Inc

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Brokerages expect revenue growth at a 7-quarter high but profitability may disappoint.

Volatility is the new normal for Indian equities

Volatility is the new normal for Indian equities

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.

Some of India's top firms face debt trap

Some of India's top firms face debt trap

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

These firms reported a combined operating profit of Rs 26,077 crore (Rs 260.77 billion).