Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Half of India's listed firms on the verge of falling off the grid

Half of India's listed firms on the verge of falling off the grid

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2014

It pegs the value of these companies at Rs 2 lakh crore (Rs 2 trillion).

Budget brings tax worries for foreign portfolio investments

Budget brings tax worries for foreign portfolio investments

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2014

Portfolio investors based out of the US and other countries with which India does not have favourable tax treaties will have to pay a 15 per cent tax on their derivative transactions, after the Budget decided to classify income from all foreign portfolio investment as capital gains.

Go heavy on medium-term funds

Go heavy on medium-term funds

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Because of local and global problems, inflation pressures may continue, helping these schemes perform better.

MF investors wait for compensation

MF investors wait for compensation

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

In front-running case, some fund houses have settled with Sebi and paid the amount lost to trustees.

Why construction, IT and metal cos have huge debt

Why construction, IT and metal cos have huge debt

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2014

Operational income not covering even their interest expenses, finds study; analysts say if economy turns around, new equity issuances an option

India Inc set to get more leeway on stock options

India Inc set to get more leeway on stock options

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2014

Firms with low promoter holding may get to buy shares from secondary market.

Promoters cash in on bull run to get their pledged shares released

Promoters cash in on bull run to get their pledged shares released

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2014

Since April 1, promoters of Jaiprakash Associates have released more than 225 million Jaiprakash Power Ventures shares (valued at Rs 425 crore) pledged with lenders.

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Sebi's suggestions are good but investors should not become overconfident.

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

Without proper files, approaching the court isn't quite helpful.

Why IPOs can't bank on the rich

Why IPOs can't bank on the rich

Rediff.com   9 May 2014

Reserve requirements, mandatory investment in G-secs under Companies Act may slow lending for HNI investment in IPOs.

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

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Should you exit gold investment in 2014?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2014

Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Why are public sector banks under financial pressure?

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

Ironically, bad loans and non-performing assets are on the rise in public sector banks in India, say sector watchers.

FII-heavy stocks bleed more after QE tapering

FII-heavy stocks bleed more after QE tapering

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2014

Experts say a turnaround may happen after the general elections.

Sebi tightens P-note norms

Sebi tightens P-note norms

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

New regime places more limits on unregulated foreign entities

Brokers ask Sebi to defer compulsory voice recording

Brokers ask Sebi to defer compulsory voice recording

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2013

Smaller players may find it difficult to bear the costs associated with such a requirement.

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

It's time to turn bullish on US-based funds

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2013

With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.

Closed-ended equity plans back in favour

Closed-ended equity plans back in favour

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2013

Three closed-ended equity schemes have been launched in the past month or so and another is set to open soon for subscription.

500 stockbrokers shut shop as retail investors stay away

500 stockbrokers shut shop as retail investors stay away

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2013

While some companies, such as HSBC, have closed retail operations, big players such as India Infoline is scaling down.