Krishna Kant And Samie Modak

Stories by Krishna Kant And Samie Modak

'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.

How FIIs outsmart domestic investors

How FIIs outsmart domestic investors

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2016

FIIs accumulated India's top-listed companies at an average valuation of around 16 times.

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2016

CBDT to reopen cases, conduct detailed inquiry of taxpayers who invested in such shares

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.

Kingfisher vs Jet: One chart tells a grim story about Vijay Mallya's loans

Kingfisher vs Jet: One chart tells a grim story about Vijay Mallya's loans

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Bankers gave money to Mallya's airline though it was not enough to even service existing debt?