Puneet Wadhwa, Dev Chatterjee

Stories by Puneet Wadhwa, Dev Chatterjee

'Indian Markets To Outperform For Next 20 Years'

'Indian Markets To Outperform For Next 20 Years'

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

'When you have the best market at your doorstep, international diversification is a distraction.'

Tata Sons may have to bail out Tata Tele

Tata Sons may have to bail out Tata Tele

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

Tata Sons Ltd, the holding company of the $150 billion Tata group, may be forced to infuse fresh capital into its loss-making telecom arm, Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL). This is because TTSL has to pay Rs 19,256 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) along with other dues to the central government by March 2026.

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Cyberattacks Surge After Operation Sindoor, But India Mounts Strong Defence

Rediff.com   22 May 2025

For the first time, the Data Security Council of India assembled a joint task force to source threat intelligence at the origin and ensure coordinated action across the cybersecurity spectrum.

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

RIL to pump Rs 1.5 trn into petro, new energy

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest Rs 75,000 crore ($9 billion) each into its new energy business and petrochemical expansion, according to a company presentation. In its FY25 result statement, Ambani said the company has laid a strong foundation for its projects in renewable energy and battery operations. "In the coming quarters, we will see the transition of this business from incubation to operationalisation.

Markets In Meltdown: What Should You Do?

Markets In Meltdown: What Should You Do?

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

'Investors should continue with their SIPs, especially during market corrections.' 'For those looking to start new SIPs, beginning with large-cap funds is a prudent strategy, followed by flexi-cap and value-oriented approaches.'

'Indian Markets Could Outperform'

'Indian Markets Could Outperform'

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2025

'If the US stagnates and falls into a recession, the dollar will weaken, oil prices will also dip. This augurs well for India.'

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2025

Gold prices could hit the $3500 an ounce (oz) mark in the next 18 months - up around 13 per cent from the current levels - given the global uncertainties and aided by investment demand, said analysts at BofA Securities in a recent note. Uncertainty around Trump Administration trade policies, BofA said, could continue to push the US dollar (USD) lower, further supporting gold prices near-term.

What impact will US tariffs have on economies, sectors and markets?

What impact will US tariffs have on economies, sectors and markets?

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2025

The sweeping tariffs proposed across sectors by US President Donald Trump are scheduled to be imposed starting April 2, with most analysts worried about their impact on companies, and in turn the financial markets. Recently, the US administration signaled that it will impose sectoral tariffs on energy, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, agriculture, copper, and lumber.

JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker with $30.3 bn mcap

JSW Steel becomes world's most valuable steelmaker with $30.3 bn mcap

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2025

JSW Steel, owned by Sajjan Jindal, has emerged as the world's most valuable steelmaker, boasting a market capitalisation (mcap) of nearly $30.31 billion, according to Bloomberg data.

Adani group commits Rs 1.1 trillion capital expenditure for FY26

Adani group commits Rs 1.1 trillion capital expenditure for FY26

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

The Adani group has said it will have a capital expenditure of Rs 1.1 trillion in 2025-26 as against this financial year's Rs 92,000 crore, with a focus on core energy and infrastructure. Expenditure will be financed through an internal cash generation of Rs 60,000 crore, and the rest will be raised via equity and debt, according to senior officials.

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

'We Have Doubled Our Exposures To India'

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

'Expect India to keep doing well irrespective of geopolitics.'

India well placed to tackle Trump's tariff volleys: Blackstone CEO

India well placed to tackle Trump's tariff volleys: Blackstone CEO

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

India and the US are expected to have smooth trade negotiations after US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting during Modi's visit to the White House last month, Stephen A Schwarzman, chairman, chief executive officer, and co-founder of one of the world's largest alternative investment firms, Blackstone Group, said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

IT stocks bleed: Nifty IT at 9-mth low

IT stocks bleed: Nifty IT at 9-mth low

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

Information technology (IT) stocks ended at their lowest in nearly nine months after a fresh bout of selling, triggered by concerns over a recession in the US, the key market for domestic software exporters. A report by Morgan Stanley citing risks to growth also weighed on sentiment.

Sensex May Hit 105,000 by Dec 2025

Sensex May Hit 105,000 by Dec 2025

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

The risk-reward for the Indian markets, Morgan Stanley said, is turning favourable.

'Markets Are Testing Investors' Patience'

'Markets Are Testing Investors' Patience'

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2025

'This is also a time when you realise that short-term trading and dabbling in derivatives may result in financial losses.'

Mother's bid to resolve Lodha vs Lodha dispute

Mother's bid to resolve Lodha vs Lodha dispute

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

'The final arrangement within our family was documented in our amended family agreement dated March 31, 2017. We confirm that both of you have no right of any form in the other brother's business of assets.'

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year: Chris Wood

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year: Chris Wood

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2025

India's stock markets corrected recently but foreign money is likely to chase China rather than India in the short-to-medium term, said Chris Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, on Thursday. Wood told the Business Standard Manthan Summit in New Delhi he is bullish about Indian equities from a long-term perspective, but for the short term he is cautious given the quantum of foreign investor (FII) outflows and valuation woes.

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Nifty's 2nd Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2025

The index could be vulnerable to a bigger fall given the present market dynamics.

Market Dip Opens Doors for Long-Term Investors

Market Dip Opens Doors for Long-Term Investors

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2025

Buying stocks during a dip, says Amar Nandu, research analyst, Samco Securities, can lead to higher compounding returns when the uptrend begins.

'For The First Time I'm Enthusiastic About India'

'For The First Time I'm Enthusiastic About India'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2025

'I am more optimistic about India than before.'