Krishna Kant And M Saraswathy

Stories by Krishna Kant And M Saraswathy

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Didn't think Ola Cabs, TaxiForSure would last long: Meru

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

Meru Cabs' founder says they were a traditional company.

Indian stocks among the world's most expensive

Indian stocks among the world's most expensive

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2015

HUL, UltraTech, Asian Paints, L&T, HDFC Bank top global valuation charts

India Inc's Q3 net profit growth slowest in 8 quarters

India Inc's Q3 net profit growth slowest in 8 quarters

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2015

Sales expansion also down 4.4%

Defaulter? No job for you in banks

Defaulter? No job for you in banks

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

Some leading private and foreign banks in the country have started checking scores of credit information companies such as Credit Information Bureau Ltd as part of their pre-employment screening process.

Yes, crude oil and Sensex do move together

Yes, crude oil and Sensex do move together

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2015

Higher crude oil prices also translate into better corporate earnings for India's top companies

Stay invested but hedge your bets

Stay invested but hedge your bets

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

Have a Plan B in place if the tide turns against you.

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

The EB-5 Programme has been in effect since 1990 as an opportunity for the immigrant and their family to obtain permanent residency to the US.

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Fate of the new Insurance Bill remains uncertain

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

The new Insurance Bill may take little time to see light of teh day.

Cash that PSUs are sitting on? A whopping Rs 2 lakh crore!

Cash that PSUs are sitting on? A whopping Rs 2 lakh crore!

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

The amount is around a fifth of the cumulative investment in fixed assets by these companies.

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.

Swiss schools want more Indian students

Swiss schools want more Indian students

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

For the first time in India, Swiss Learning, an educational body managed by the Heads of Swiss Educational Institutes, has brought representatives from various schools from the country to meet stakeholders, Indian schools and parents of potential students.

India Inc's growing disconnect between profits and dividends

India Inc's growing disconnect between profits and dividends

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2014

Some big ones hoard cash unduly and others borrow to keep up payments to shareholders

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

New Insurance Bill is passed but firms not in a rush for FDI

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

Insurance firms want more clarity before increasing foreign partner's stake.

Why one shouldn't overreact to Sensex movements

Why one shouldn't overreact to Sensex movements

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Investors often forget that the movements in indices such as the Sensex reflects the performance of its constituent stocks; nothing else.

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Theft-wary ATM service providers seek cover

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

The insurance brokerage had experience of settling claims in Jammu and Kashmir and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh during natural catastrophes earlier this year.

India Inc high on profit, low on sales growth in second quarter

India Inc high on profit, low on sales growth in second quarter

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2014

A full-blown recovery remained elusive for India Inc in the July-September quarter, even as it overcame the challenge of achieving profitable growth.

Jan Dhan: 72.5 mn accounts opened, but 75% have no balance

Jan Dhan: 72.5 mn accounts opened, but 75% have no balance

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2014

The data show close to 72.5 million accounts have been opened till November 10 with an average 500,000 opened every day.

FII stake at 10-year high, but valuations lag 2008 peak

FII stake at 10-year high, but valuations lag 2008 peak

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2014

With mutual funds, promoters turning net-buyers, foreign investors may have to bid up prices to raise holdings.

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges.

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Ulips are cheaper, yet not useful

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

Cost is not the only factor that one should look at. It's best to keep investment and insurance apart