Raghavendra Kamath And Samie Modak

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Samie Modak

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2020

The Q3 office rebound growth was led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which together accounted for nearly 80 per cent of the net absorption in Q3.

Sebi slaps Rs 6-crore penalty on NSE for investing in 'unrelated' biz

Sebi slaps Rs 6-crore penalty on NSE for investing in 'unrelated' biz

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

The NSE held 25 to 100 per cent stakes in these entities through its subsidiary NSE Investments as of September.

'Investors must not take any knee-jerk action'

'Investors must not take any knee-jerk action'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2020

T'I am not going to buy small- or mid-cap stocks at very high valuations if it doesn't make sense for the investors.'

More than 1,000 listed firms file Q1 numbers in Sep

More than 1,000 listed firms file Q1 numbers in Sep

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2020

As a result, the deadline for filing June quarter results ends on August 15. However, only 1,538 companies out of the 4,000-odd listed firms managed to declare their results within the usual deadline.

Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2020

China is the world's second-largest - both in terms of GDP and m-cap. At $10 trillion, its m-cap is second only to the US at $38 trillion.

Why Sebi's new margin pledge norms have rattled brokerages

Why Sebi's new margin pledge norms have rattled brokerages

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2020

Several brokers used shares of dormant or inactive clients to provide margins for other more active clients. This prompted Sebi to rework its entire system of pledging.

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

New margin norms are bad news for traditional brokers

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2020

Market players said the new norms were more suited for online brokers, where clients were typically internet savvy.

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2020

The issue also underscores the growing scrutiny by investors and voting advisory firms of the performance of board members.

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

5 reasons why people are flocking to the stock markets

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2020

In the past four months, more than 4 million new accounts have been opened, taking the total to 44.3 million.

Despite Covid woes, residential launches back on track

Despite Covid woes, residential launches back on track

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2020

Despite a 56 per cent fall in residential launches in the first half of the year compared to the second half of 2019, Anarock Property Consultants believes that consolidation in residential real estate is expected to gain ground, and that branded players may garner a market share of 75-80 per cent.

Malls, retailers begin talks again over rentals

Malls, retailers begin talks again over rentals

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2020

Retailers want rental waivers should be extended for a few more months, since business is not expected to pick up before the Dussehra-Diwali period, which falls in October-November.

Collections, cash flows of top-3 realtors hit in Q1

Collections, cash flows of top-3 realtors hit in Q1

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2020

However, both developers as well as analysts are hopeful that these business metrics will pick up once activity resumes.

Markets ride easy money wave, experts caution against asset price bubbles

Markets ride easy money wave, experts caution against asset price bubbles

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2020

The V-shaped rebound has been aided by a gush of liquidity flooding the global financial system, thanks to balance sheet expansion.

Realty prices crash in Mumbai as buyers go missing

Realty prices crash in Mumbai as buyers go missing

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2020

Mumbai's property markets, where prices earlier crossed Rs 1 lakh per sq. ft in South Mumbai, are seeing a 20-25 per cent markdown from last year's levels.

CBI case may be GVK chief's biggest test yet

CBI case may be GVK chief's biggest test yet

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2020

Real estate development on Mumbai airport land and the work on Navi Mumbai airport have been inordinately delayed, which have prompted rating downgrades and raised questions on its financial capabilities. It is also trying to stave off Adani group's entry as a shareholder in the Mumbai airport project.

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2020

Other measures being considered include relatively stringent KYC norms and a separate standard operating procedure for approval, renewal, and fresh investment from India's neighbouring countries.

Jet Airways' Mumbai office sold for Rs 490 cr

Jet Airways' Mumbai office sold for Rs 490 cr

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2020

Brookfield Asset Management will pay around Rs 29,000 per square foot for the 170,000 square feet of space in Jet Airways' two-floor office in Bandra Kurla Complex.

Mall developers rework rent for retailers

Mall developers rework rent for retailers

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2020

Among the options being weighed are discounts on existing rentals, short-term deferrals, and 50 per cent waivers.

Why MF stocks may see significant changes

Why MF stocks may see significant changes

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

The mid-cap universe - comprising firms that rank 101-250 in terms of m-cap - could see as many as 17 new stocks move out. Similarly, over half a dozen stocks could exit the large-cap universe, which is defined as the top 100 entities in terms of m-cap.

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.