Raghavendra Kamath And Samie Modak

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Samie Modak

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Grandson of 'Phantom of Bombay House' steps in at Shapoorji Pallonji group

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2016

Pallon has already joined the boards of some of the unlisted companies such as Afcons

Consolidation of Indian retail on Biyani's radar

Consolidation of Indian retail on Biyani's radar

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2016

The latest trigger has been Future group's buyout talk with the retail unit of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's family-owned Heritage Foods

ICICI Pru Life IPO to open on Sep 19

ICICI Pru Life IPO to open on Sep 19

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2016

ICICI Pru's IPO is being managed by 10 investment banks, including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and ICICI Securities

Why Jio may not bring down your mobile bill

Why Jio may not bring down your mobile bill

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2016

A typical consumer will have to opt for Jio's Rs 499 plan, which is a steep 2.5 times more than what the average user pays at present.

Big Bazaar to log out of online venture

Big Bazaar to log out of online venture

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2016

Future Group said customer acquisition costs, fulfilment costs and other expenses in e-commerce add up to 50 per cent of overall business costs, making it unviable

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2016

Between Friday's and Monday's close: Yields on 10-year bonds up 6 basis points, rupee slides 13 paise against dollar, Sensex ends flat

30 months on, Piramal's $500-mn JV yet to take off

30 months on, Piramal's $500-mn JV yet to take off

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has stringent processes and systems, which are proving to be a stumbling block

Sebi miffed with new KYC system

Sebi miffed with new KYC system

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Central KYC not in sync with Sebi's KRA system; regulator writes to finance ministry

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Patanjali struggles to meet demand for products

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

The company has a network of 4,000 distributors, 10,000 stores and 100 mega marts.

Now, Patanjali locks horns with e-tailers

Now, Patanjali locks horns with e-tailers

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

Patanjali Ayurved, founded in 2007 by yoga guru Ramdev, is targeting Rs 10,000-crore (Rs 100-billion) revenue in 2016-17

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.

Blackstone, GIC rivalry keeps Indian realty pot boiling

Blackstone, GIC rivalry keeps Indian realty pot boiling

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2016

Aggressive acquisitions & deep pockets fuel real estate competition; experts suggest future partnership

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Global growth expectations have slumped to a five-month low.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.

Piramal turns out to be real estate developers' saviour

Piramal turns out to be real estate developers' saviour

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Piramal Fund Management has emerged as the largest lender to real estate developers at a time when the sector is facing severe slowdown.

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

Typically these are high-beta stocks and earnings are volatile

If banks are allowed to fund land purchase, properties will become affordable

If banks are allowed to fund land purchase, properties will become affordable

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

Banks are not allowed to lend to developers for purchasing land parcels.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.