Sachin P Mampatta &Amp;Amp; Chirag Madia

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta &Amp;Amp; Chirag Madia

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Why Kerala can never forget the Flood of '99

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

Sachin P Mampatta goes back in time to recall a deluge that that has passed into lore in Kerala.

Top executives earn 3,000 times more than average staff

Top executives earn 3,000 times more than average staff

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

The top companies with a striking gap in pay between the senior-most executives and median employees in 2017-2018 belonged mostly to sectors such as information technology, auto and engineering.

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Should Sebi be given such 'draconian' powers?

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2018

Interception of electronic communication should also be covered in the powers being sought, the report said.

CSR spending: India Inc's pathetic track record

CSR spending: India Inc's pathetic track record

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2018

Companies that have a net worth of at least Rs 500 crore, a turnover of Rs 1,000 crore or a net profit of Rs 5 crore are required to spend 2 per cent of their net profits on corporate social responsibility programmes.

Surprise! Sensex on a high but FIIs gain little

Surprise! Sensex on a high but FIIs gain little

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2018

If the rupee falls further, it would negatively impact the dollar-based returns of foreign investors, and could influence foreign flows into India.

Govt needs to sell stake of over Rs 25,000 crore by Aug 21

Govt needs to sell stake of over Rs 25,000 crore by Aug 21

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2018

Sebi had given an extension last year for PSUs to meet 25% minimum public shareholding rule

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

These funds earn bigger returns than MFs

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2018

'The ability to tailor schemes to market conditions and invest in unlisted equity and real estate, as well as commodities, makes Alternative Investment Funds a sought after platform.'

Pan masala, pens and a failed forex deal

Pan masala, pens and a failed forex deal

Rediff.com   24 May 2018

Vikram Kothari's Rotomac stares at a loan default of Rs 369 crore

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Kochhar family and the mystery of Credential Finance

Rediff.com   3 May 2018

Its registration is unusual because the firm appears twice in the RoC database, but different identification numbers.

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2018

Shareholder advisory companies are raising eyebrows at the ICICI Bank board not being aware of Firstland's investment in NuPower

2019 election: How investors hedge their profits

2019 election: How investors hedge their profits

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2018

As the 2019 election draws near, investors focus on long-dated options.

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2018

This was the companies' highest loss in two years.

How bank portals reward online shoppers

How bank portals reward online shoppers

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2018

Do you save more money if you use bank portals for online shopping?

10-year ELSS to save tax: Should you buy?

10-year ELSS to save tax: Should you buy?

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2018

The tax filing season is here, and mutual funds have launched tax-saving products.

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2017

Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.

HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund: Should you invest?

HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund: Should you invest?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

Given its focus on the real estate sector, financial planners feel this scheme is not meant for first-time investors and any investor should only have 5 to 10 per cent exposure to this fund.

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

'Huge potential for affordable and middle-income housing to grow'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

Keki Mistry, vice chairman and CEO, HDFC tells Joydeep Ghosh and Chirag Madia that unlike some other players it never went for excesses and never took unreasonable risks.

How to reduce your insurance premium by 30%

How to reduce your insurance premium by 30%

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

Staying healthy can reduce your next premium. Through wellness programmes, policyholders can get discounts ranging from 8 per cent to 30 per cent.

Cheers! EPFO subscribers will now get mutual fund units

Cheers! EPFO subscribers will now get mutual fund units

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

'A subscriber will know exactly how much of his money is in debt and how much in equity.'

How to secure your family's financial future

How to secure your family's financial future

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Use whole life term policies for legacy planning. By doing so, your annual outgo will come down and returns will improve, suggest Chirag Madia and Tinesh Bhasin.