Krishna Kant And Samie Modak

Stories by Krishna Kant And Samie Modak

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Global growth expectations have slumped to a five-month low.

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.

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

Typically these are high-beta stocks and earnings are volatile

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2016

'Overall, the Indian economy is doing well.' 'Our economic fundamentals are strong and the early signs of recovery are sustainable.' 'This is positive for the market in the long run.'

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).

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

Reason for rejection hasn't been stated; deal among seven rejected transactions.

Why Indian stocks are on top in global valuation

Why Indian stocks are on top in global valuation

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

The Indian indices also offer one of the lowest dividend yields.

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2016

This analysis is based on the quarterly earnings for 724 companies.

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

India Inc sees worst profit growth in 10 quarters

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2016

If financials and oil sectors were removed, India Inc has done quite well.

Indian economy recovering? Q4 corporate results say so

Indian economy recovering? Q4 corporate results say so

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

The recovery was led by information technology exporters.

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

IT beats manufacturing in employee productivity

Rediff.com   6 May 2016

In five years, per-employee revenue for IT companies grew at 9 per cent each year.

India Inc generous with dividends in tough times

India Inc generous with dividends in tough times

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

144 companies will pay Rs 61,087 crore in equity dividends to their shareholders for FY16, an increase of 19.2 per cent year-on-year

Tatas face tough time as investments fail to get good returns

Tatas face tough time as investments fail to get good returns

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2016

During the 11 years ending FY15, Tata Sons cumulatively earned dividend income of around Rs 31,500 crore from TCS.

In Q4, revenue cheer and profit woes

In Q4, revenue cheer and profit woes

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2016

Analysts refuse to read too much into the early birds numbers.

How India's top business houses fared in 2015-16

How India's top business houses fared in 2015-16

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2016

Consumer businesses come to the rescue of large conglomerates in the midst of a meltdown in commodities.

India seen losing favour among global investors

India seen losing favour among global investors

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

Most sought-after market of the past few years doesn't feature among top bets in Asia, emerging markets

Earnings of Sensex companies: March to be best in 7 quarters

Earnings of Sensex companies: March to be best in 7 quarters

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

Combined net profit estimated to grow 14.6% year-on-year, against a 5.7% decline in the Dec 2015 quarter

'Earnings expectations still unrealistically high'

'Earnings expectations still unrealistically high'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2016

The long-term sustainability of the ongoing market rally is difficult as earnings growth remains a challenge, says Herald Van Der Linde, head of equity strategy, Asia-Pacific, at HSBC.