Palak Shah, Ashish Rukhaiyar &Amp; Swarup Chakraborty In Mumbai

Stories by Palak Shah, Ashish Rukhaiyar &Amp; Swarup Chakraborty In Mumbai

Price rigging scare for small IPOs

Price rigging scare for small IPOs

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2011

Huge volatility in share prices after listing gains causes concern.

Performance may get Sebi retirees an extension

Performance may get Sebi retirees an extension

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2011

While there are still some months left before two of the three members retire, the industry is already abuzz with talk that they might get an extension.

Manipulation cloud on small IPOs

Manipulation cloud on small IPOs

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2011

After the massive price volatility in Shekhawati Poly-Yarn, listed in January, the counter of Omkar Speciality witnessed wild price movements within a couple of days of listing.

Sebi mulls call auction for SME bourse

Sebi mulls call auction for SME bourse

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2011

After introducing the call auction mechanism in Sensex and Nifty stocks, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is mulling extending this to the proposed platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although with a few changes.

Catch your favourite flick on the mobile

Catch your favourite flick on the mobile

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2011

Eros International is also in the process of digitising their entire content library to make themselves ready for multi-channel, multi-format content delivery across the globe, including on the mobile platform.

'Big reality shows help build brand image'

'Big reality shows help build brand image'

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2011

Colors has been unable to regain the top slot even with its star-studded reality shows. But Rajesh Kamat, COO, Viacom18 Group and CEO, Colors, says that the channel has been able to maintain its distinct brand image and will soon be able to move up the rating points.

Half a dozen realty IPOs face delay

Half a dozen realty IPOs face delay

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2010

The mega real estate loan scam could delay the initial public offers of over half a dozen real estate developers because of poor investor sentiment, said bankers and analysts tracking the sector.

New entrants shake up celebrity management

New entrants shake up celebrity management

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2010

PMG is co-owned by Sam Balsara, chairperson, Madison World, and Noomi Mehta, chairperson and managing director, Selvel One Group.

New Takeover Code likely to be delayed

New Takeover Code likely to be delayed

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2010

The new Takeover Code that proposes sweeping changes in the way mergers and acquisitions are done in India is unlikely to get the final regulatory approval in the next couple of months. It is expected that the new set of regulations will be implemented only around the end of the current financial year.

Jalan panel wants sweeping changes

Jalan panel wants sweeping changes

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2010

The committee was appointed by market regulator Sebi in December 2009 to review the ownership and working of capital market infrastructure institutions.

Sebi asks BSE to explain trading halt

Sebi asks BSE to explain trading halt

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2010

A problem in the software, which was unable to send trade confirmation to the members, compelled BSE to shut trading from 12 pm to 2.30 pm.

Liquidity returns to market

Liquidity returns to market

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2010

Mutual funds breathed easy today, with the flow into liquid and liquid-plus schemes soaring to Rs 30,000-35,000 crore. This is in contrast to the situation over the past few days when a liquidity squeeze caused by the Coal India issue soaking up cash forced companies and banks to withdraw money from mutual funds.

Brokers rent demat accounts

Brokers rent demat accounts

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2010

In the run-up to the Coal India initial public offering (IPO), brokers are offering Rs 500-700 to 'rent' the demat accounts of retail investors not subscribing to the issue. The rent is for the duration of the issue, which opens on Monday and closes four days later.

Here's why Big B is the king of TV

Here's why Big B is the king of TV

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2010

His quiz master avatar fetched Sony one of its highest TV ratings (TVRs) in recent times.

Get your films on your apps

Get your films on your apps

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2010

After music on the go, it is time for movie applications (better known as apps) for smartphones.

Global pension funds invest more in IPOs

Global pension funds invest more in IPOs

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2010

Global pension funds have started investing aggressively in primary market offers. Till recently, they were not looking beyond some of the largest Indian listed companies.

Sharp rise in ADAG stocks baffles Street

Sharp rise in ADAG stocks baffles Street

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2010

A sharp rise in Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) stock prices baffled market players on Tuesday.

Grey market bets big on Coal India issue

Grey market bets big on Coal India issue

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2010

India's largest initial public offering (IPO), to be floated by Coal India Ltd, is generating enormous interest in the grey market. Investment bankers and stockbrokers that control this unregulated market are already trading CIL shares at a Rs 10-12 premium - even before the price band or issue date have been officially announced.

Sensex goes live in Europe

Sensex goes live in Europe

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2010

In Europe, the Sensex will be traded on the Eurex, the region's derivative leader, controlled by German operator Deutsche Brse and SIX Swiss Exchange AG.

TV channels bet on mega stars; to garner Rs 270 cr

TV channels bet on mega stars; to garner Rs 270 cr

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2010

The three are Kaun Banega Crorepati 4 on Sony, anchored by Amitabh Bachchan; Bigg Boss 4 on Colors, starring Salman Khan; and Masterchef India on STAR Plus with Akshay Kumar.