Sachin P Mampatta And Ashok Divase

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta And Ashok Divase

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.

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

The man who lost 90 per cent of his fortune twice

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2013

The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.

All exchanges might come to end on Delhi bourse

All exchanges might come to end on Delhi bourse

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2013

The exchange may now look to its real estate business for cash flows

Sebi: Inconsistencies between Sahara books, investor claims

Sebi: Inconsistencies between Sahara books, investor claims

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2013

Sahara says awaiting further clarity on issue from regulator, suggests 'human error' or investor confusion led to mismatch.

Sensex back to March 2009 for FIIs

Sensex back to March 2009 for FIIs

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2013

The value of the index, adjusted from its all-time high for the relative loss in the rupee's value, is close to sub-10,000 levels.

Indians' appetite for Apple, Facebook shares to take a hit

Indians' appetite for Apple, Facebook shares to take a hit

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

Indian investments in equity and debt account for the second-highest remittances outgo (about a quarter).

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Indian hedge funds seek foreign money

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2013

With response tepid so far from domestic investors, these funds might soon approach FIPB for approvals.

Sebi could play a role in Ranbaxy-Daiichi episode

Sebi could play a role in Ranbaxy-Daiichi episode

Rediff.com   24 May 2013

Markets regulator remains silent but could probe possible violations of takeover code or under fraudulent trade practices, say lawyers.

Sebi clamps down on another Ponzi scheme

Sebi clamps down on another Ponzi scheme

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

The regulator acted on the basis of a June 2011 complaint from the Office of the Directorate of Income Tax.

PE directors wary of Companies Bill

PE directors wary of Companies Bill

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

PE firms are looking at various ways to protect their nominee directors.

Cyprus debt funds halt remittances from India

Cyprus debt funds halt remittances from India

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2013

Cyprus, in accordance with the conditions set by the International Monetary Fund and European Union for a Euro 10-billion bailout package, had agreed to impose a tax on bank deposits in the country.

FII inflows have failed to cheer markets in 2013 so far

FII inflows have failed to cheer markets in 2013 so far

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2013

Every Rs 1-cr FII inflow has coincided with a Rs 11-cr investor wealth erosion.

Sahara challenges Sebi to television debate

Sahara challenges Sebi to television debate

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

Sahara accuses regulator of injustice, bad intent.

Indian cos' fresh order inflows the weakest in 4 yrs

Indian cos' fresh order inflows the weakest in 4 yrs

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2013

With uncertainty over economic prospects and higher interest rates leading to subdued investments by the private sector, Indian companies' new order inflows in the quarter ended December 31 stood at the lowest level in nearly four years.

Sensex remains expensive against world market

Sensex remains expensive against world market

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2012

All sectors are expected to deliver positive growth, with huge positive growth swings in pharma, telecom, infrastructure, real estate, metals and auto.

Downturn to hit dividend payout

Downturn to hit dividend payout

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2011

The aggregate dividend payout by corporate India may be lower in the current financial year (2011-12), compared to 2010-11.

Refineries, FMCG to fuel growth; OMCs to disappoint

Refineries, FMCG to fuel growth; OMCs to disappoint

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2011

Sectors that will drive profit growth include refineries, private banks, capital goods, cement, fast moving consumer goods, metals and oil & gas. Sectors with disappointing growth are public sector banks, construction, media, pharmaceuticals, steel, textiles, telecom and tyres.

India Inc pays record dividends

India Inc pays record dividends

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2011

Equity dividend payment rises 14.9 per cent in 2010-11.

Margin pressure dents early birds' profit growth

Margin pressure dents early birds' profit growth

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2011

Net sales rose 26 per cent but profit rose at a slower 22.7 per cent, as operating margins took a hit by 160 basis points, year on year.