Rajesh Bhayani, Joydeep Ghosh And Samie Modak

Stories by Rajesh Bhayani, Joydeep Ghosh And Samie Modak

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

For the first time since 2001, promoter stake in BSE 500 decisively below 50%

Now, gold importers misusing FTA route for money laundering

Now, gold importers misusing FTA route for money laundering

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

In July alone, 2.5 tonnes of gold coins were imported so far from South Korea under zero-duty facility

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Bitcoin recovers after roller coaster ride

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

A new solution to raise deal speed is expected to avoid hiccups in trading when launched on August 1

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE, says it is prudent for investors to deal with more than one exchange as a risk management strategy.

Why India's gold import bill is set to hit 5-year high

Why India's gold import bill is set to hit 5-year high

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Good monsoon, farm loan waiver -- the two key reasons behind more customers in jewellery shops

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.

'The economy is showing signs of life'

'The economy is showing signs of life'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

Jonathan Garner, chief Asia and emerging markets equity strategist, Morgan Stanley, gives Samie Modak his assessment of the Indian economy after 3 years of Modi Sarkar.

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Export of 24-carat gold jewellery may be banned

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2017

In India 24-carat gold is used mostly in coins and bars

India readying a more transparent gold policy

India readying a more transparent gold policy

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

The proposed bullion bank can help settle gold loan accounts in gold terms, and promote existing gold schemes, along with launching schemes including gold-recurring deposits.

How not to lose money in stocks

How not to lose money in stocks

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

Overcome your greed. Rebalance your portfolio

Why you should buy gold bonds now

Why you should buy gold bonds now

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

If you missed the primary market bus but still want to invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds, then feel lucky.

The NPA problem: 'There is no silver bullet'

The NPA problem: 'There is no silver bullet'

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

Resolution to the bad loans problem has to be incremental, and the RBI has to ensure NPAs are not swept under the carpet, HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh tells Joydeep Ghosh.

'We want to remain competitive in terms of rates and fees'

'We want to remain competitive in terms of rates and fees'

Rediff.com   18 May 2017

If customers did not see value in what we provide them at the price point at which we provide these, they would not have been there with us in such a competitive market, says HDFC deputy managing director Paresh Sukthankar.

Bitcoin may soon come under FinMin oversight

Bitcoin may soon come under FinMin oversight

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

"The government feels the industry needs some government oversight and can't be left unregulated. A panel of bureaucrats will soon submit their recommendations on the subject," said an official.

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

New hallmark ruling to take shine off online jewellery sale

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

BIS proposes compulsory registration for selling hallmarked jewellery. This will kill business of online sales as BIS registration is given only to physical premises.

Rs 5,000 crores invested in SIPs every month!

Rs 5,000 crores invested in SIPs every month!

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

'Debt mutual funds are a good option now because interest rates are coming down.' 'Retail investors must put a majority portion of your money in short-term debt funds (1 to 3 years) and only a small portion in actively managed dynamic funds.'

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar