Raghavendra Kamath And Samie Modak

Stories by Raghavendra Kamath And Samie Modak

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Real estate trusts could be new funding source for builders

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

Real estate firms like DLF, Prestige, Phoenix Mills to benefit.

'One should not expect an immediate boost to the economy'

'One should not expect an immediate boost to the economy'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2014

Equity markets are currently difficult to gauge as the market has probably priced in a lot of things ahead of actual events.

DLF debt-cut plans to be delayed by 2 years

DLF debt-cut plans to be delayed by 2 years

Rediff.com   31 May 2014

Early last year, the company had said it aimed to reduce its debt, which stood over Rs 21,000 crore then, to Rs 10,000-11,000 crore (Rs 100-110 billion) through the sale of non-core assets and improved cash flows.

After private companies, Sebi wants PSUs to have 25% public float

After private companies, Sebi wants PSUs to have 25% public float

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

Having successfully implemented the 25 per cent free-float norm for private companies, the Securities and Exchange Board of India now wants the government to pare its holdings in public-sector undertakings to below 75 per cent.

Investors make hay on election results day

Investors make hay on election results day

Rediff.com   18 May 2014

Instead of being carried away by Friday's historic election verdict, savvy investors were seen taking money off the table, after the benchmark Sensex rallied about 1,500 points in intra-day trade.

Saffron surge set to fire up markets

Saffron surge set to fire up markets

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

Sensex gains 2.4%, Nifty crosses 7,000; investors feel exit polls have vindicated their stand

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

No pressure from investors to buy Tata land: Vikas Oberoi

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Oberoi Relaty expect 20-25 per cent premium for tis residential project.

Etihad set to escape open offer for Jet Airways

Etihad set to escape open offer for Jet Airways

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Current FDI norms allow a foreign airline to hold up to 49 per cent in a domestic carrier.

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Amazon gears up to enter apparel business

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2014

In October 2012, Flipkart entered the menswear segment; later it launched a womenswear range

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Companies Act likely to jolt realty firms

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

Move to improve transparency but make liquidity more difficult to come by

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Traders look beyond retail FDI after BJP opposition

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2014

Local traders are evaluating other options rather in FDI.

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Croma takes the battle to online retailers

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2014

The store launches same-day delivery for its site, though analysts say others have eroded its headstart in the brick and mortar format.

Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings

Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2014

Could address the concerns over Companies Act provision on the issue

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Oberoi Realty, Kalpataru in race for Tata Steel plot

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Consultants said the fact that Oberoi had no debt on its books and Kalpataru had low debt helped the two in the slow realty market.

Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales

Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2014

Institutional investors - both foreign and domestic - lapped up the government's big-ticket share sales on Friday, helping it add nearly Rs 9,000 crore to its revenue kitty.

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

Sources said many individual investors were interested in applying for the NFO, due to additional benefits being offered such as upfront discounts and loyalty bonuses.

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Yash Birla Group signs JV with Mumbai firm

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

The land parcel is located in South Mumbai's Tardeo neighbourhood and has a total area of 4,300 square metres (46,268 sq ft).

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

The ETF is expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 crore.

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

With Maruti Suzuki refusing to go back on the plan, these investors have approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is examining the possibility of taking action under Section 11 of the Sebi Act.

Find out US retailers' latest strategy to woo Indian buyers

Find out US retailers' latest strategy to woo Indian buyers

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

E-commerce model appears to be the best bet available to US retail giants at this point to tap the Indian market.