Malini Bhupta, Rajesh Bhayani

Stories by Malini Bhupta, Rajesh Bhayani

Should RBI let the rupee depreciate further?

Should RBI let the rupee depreciate further?

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

So far, India has attracted over $20 billion in the debt segment, thanks to the rate differential.

Why markets are betting high on corporate earnings

Why markets are betting high on corporate earnings

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Analysts expect robust earnings growth from the financial sector.

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Experts caution against tough times in Indian equity markets in 2015.

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

Growth has been slowing year-on-year for the IT sector but investors have continued to bet on it.

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Last week, the Consumer Price Index-based inflation for the month had contracted to 4.4 per cent.

Does OPEC still have a hold over crude prices?

Does OPEC still have a hold over crude prices?

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

Analysts forecast the fuel at $85 a barrel in 2015 and $90 a barrel in 2016; politics, demand-supply to pressure crude.

Weakening rupee a sign of volatility ahead

Weakening rupee a sign of volatility ahead

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

The rupee has depreciated 2.35 per cent in the past three months and one per cent in the past month, despite strong capital flows and falling oil prices.

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

A day after global brokerage firm Macquarie painted a rosy picture of the Indian economy and raised its target level for the stock indices for the next 12 months, Goldman Sachs said India is set to overtake China and become the fastest-growing emerging market during 2016-18.

Can lower interest rates improve banks' asset quality?

Can lower interest rates improve banks' asset quality?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Asset quality stress has ballooned recently, as growth slowed and interest rates continued to rise.

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Brokerages expect better financials as management is determined to improve profitability.

Street seeks clarity on coal block auctions

Street seeks clarity on coal block auctions

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Analysts believe total cost of production at Rs 1,000/tonne reasonable for power firms.

Black money: Gold imported via Switzerland under govt's scanner

Black money: Gold imported via Switzerland under govt's scanner

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

This year, India bought 27.7% of the gold exported by Switzerland; in Jan, this was only 15%.

Crude oil prices may have bottomed out

Crude oil prices may have bottomed out

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

Crude oil's long price slide might be ending, feel some experts. Last Friday, the price of Brent crude, seen as a benchmark for what India uses, saw a low of $75.3 a barrel - it is now trading around $79. The fall has been nearly a third from its high seen in June, only five months earlier.

Gold import might fall in coming months

Gold import might fall in coming months

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2014

Marriage season will end in the next two months and import growth is likely to taper off

AAI, Pawan Hans listing a chance to ride aviation growth

AAI, Pawan Hans listing a chance to ride aviation growth

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Pawan Hans could command a valuation of 8-10 times earnings.

Gold import bill stays high on lower prices

Gold import bill stays high on lower prices

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

The bill on October 2013 was $1.01 billion for 38 tonnes.

Silver to beat gold as a better investment option

Silver to beat gold as a better investment option

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2014

Silver is emerging as a stronger bet for the long-term.

Outlook for auto sector robust despite weak Oct volumes

Outlook for auto sector robust despite weak Oct volumes

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

Product launches to drive incremental volume growth for players such as Maruti Suzuki; medium and heavy commercial vehicle revival on track.

Why India will benefit from global monetary policies

Why India will benefit from global monetary policies

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

If Chinese growth starts falling, sharply or otherwise, the risk on trade might reverse.

Govt set to overhaul gold import scheme

Govt set to overhaul gold import scheme

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2014

Move comes after agencies unearth several cases of misuse of the 80:20 scheme.