Ram Prasad Sahu And Hamsini Karthik

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Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Airlines seek easier loan restructuring norms

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2021

For any airline to be eligible for restructuring, the current ratio has to be equal to or higher than 0.4, while 'debt to Ebitda' has to be equal to or less than 5.5.

I-Pru Life: Retail focused portfolio, no investment risks augur well

I-Pru Life: Retail focused portfolio, no investment risks augur well

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2021

The life insurer tinkered with its business strategy - raised the share of protection plans and reduced dependency on ULIPs in the past four years.

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Bajaj Auto is world's first two-wheeler maker to cross Rs 1 trn market cap

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2021

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70 countries, Bajaj Auto plans to enter Thailand this year followed by Brazil next year.

Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

Among the key concerns of the Street is market share losses in growth segments, led by higher competitive pressures.

Are PSBs mispriced stocks or value trap?

Are PSBs mispriced stocks or value trap?

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

Reports suggest state-owned banks have lapped up Rs 40,000 crore, so far, using both bonds and equity instruments. The question, though, is whether there will be a perceptional change for PSB stocks.

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Why PEs may be better source of capital for banks

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

India may adopt norms similar to the US Federal Reserve model, which regulates conglomerate-led banks in the country.

Why sustaining past momentum can be challenging for HDFC Bank

Why sustaining past momentum can be challenging for HDFC Bank

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

With slippages increasing every quarter, any derailment on growth or change in customers' repayment behaviour after moratorium may impact the overall asset quality. Correction, though, presents attractive buying opportunities, given the bank's sustained leadership position.

Why Cipla is a good bet for long-term investment

Why Cipla is a good bet for long-term investment

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

While Covid-related sales may come down going ahead, analysts expect the company's domestic sales to outperform the market, led by the chronics portfolio, which accounts for 55 per cent of sales.

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2020

Rising commodity costs, coupled with other marketing-related expenses, could weigh on profitability in the coming quarters.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank may decide on proposed meVB

Lakshmi Vilas Bank may decide on proposed meVB

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2020

With a potential liability of Rs 750-800 crore, sources say Clix Capital's stand on the matter would be crucial in finalising the merger valuation.

Faster deposit growth may not bring cheers to banks

Faster deposit growth may not bring cheers to banks

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2020

Should deposit growth continue to outpace credit growth, banks may end up ceding some hard-earned 25-50 bps improvement in profitability or net interest margin gained in the past two years.

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2020

These five stocks, which have lagged the markets over the last two years, have doubled in value since March 23.

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Watch out for these five banking stocks!

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2020

The coming years could be exciting for Bandhan Bank, IDBI Bank, IDFC First Bank, Federal Bank, and CSB Bank.

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Covid blues: Data surge, 4G transition save telcos

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2020

Among other segments, home broadband subscriptions have picked up and the virtual private network service, too, increased by around 15 per cent.

Jio's plan to make India '2G-mukt' will hit Vodafone Idea hard

Jio's plan to make India '2G-mukt' will hit Vodafone Idea hard

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2020

Jio is planning to win over 350 million 2G feature phone users by launching a smartphone at a fraction of the current cost.

India Inc's Q4 net profit takes a 22% hit

India Inc's Q4 net profit takes a 22% hit

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2020

While margins contracted by 30 basis points on y-o-y basis, they fell a sharper 120 basis points on a sequential basis to 16.8 per cent. Profitability was impacted adversely due to subdued demand, tepid realisations in commodity sectors, and negative operating leverage.

Stocks that will be hit if border situation worsens

Stocks that will be hit if border situation worsens

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2020

Experts believe while escalation with Pakistan might not have a significant impact on trade economics, both India and China have major trade and investments in each others' economies. While the dispute might continue, it could have a temporary effect on the markets.

How sentiments have changed for banks

How sentiments have changed for banks

Rediff.com   2 May 2020

Morgan Stanley removed banking stocks from its model portfolio when it slashed its weighting on the sector by 500 basis points. Several foreign brokerages, such as UBS, JP Morgan, and Credit Suisse, of late, have also become less optimistic about banking stocks.

Jio more valuable than rest of RIL

Jio more valuable than rest of RIL

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2020

FB deal puts RIL on course to be debt-free next year; Reliance Retail biggest gainer from WhatsApp, JioMart arrangement.