Sachin P Mampatta And Samie Modak

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta And Samie Modak

Inflow of $25-billion foreign cash riding on three key FPI proposals

Inflow of $25-billion foreign cash riding on three key FPI proposals

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2019

These include increasing the public float in listed companies to 35 per cent from 25 per cent, increasing the minimum statutory limit for FPI investment in a firm from 24 per cent to the sectoral foreign investment, and lowering government holding in listed public sector undertakings.

Brokers exit cash segment, numbers drop by a quarter

Brokers exit cash segment, numbers drop by a quarter

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

High regulatory expectations and advent of discount broking have made old-style brokerage businesses unviable.

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

NBFC job losses mount as lending plummets

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2019

'The people let off by the NBFCs have little bargaining power and willingly settle for a 20% to 25% cut in their existing salaries when hunting for new jobs.'

More bad news from Deutsche Bank; its investment arm to quit India

More bad news from Deutsche Bank; its investment arm to quit India

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2019

The beleaguered Deutsche Bank announced major overhaul of its business, which included discontinuing loss-making equities trading business, creating a new 'bad bank', and cutting 18,000 jobs. Deutsche Equities India employs 35 people, all of whom could face the job axe.

SAT stays Sebi's order asking Prannoy, Radhika to step down from NDTV

SAT stays Sebi's order asking Prannoy, Radhika to step down from NDTV

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2019

The tribunal, while adjourning the matter for September 16, directed Sebi to file a reply and gave three weeks to the Roys to file a rejoinder.

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2019

'Unknown' location advertisement spends were nearly 74% higher than the next biggest spender, Uttar Pradesh.

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

Most brokerages have maintained their Sensex and Nifty targets as they believe there is little room for further re-rating in the backdrop of weak earnings.

It will take 346 years for you to match your MP's assets

It will take 346 years for you to match your MP's assets

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2019

The average assets of an MP are now 345.8 times that of an annual income of a tax-filing individual, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Why RBI will most certainly cut rate on June 6

Why RBI will most certainly cut rate on June 6

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2019

There is a near consensus that at least a 25 basis points cut, if not 50, can be expected in the June policy.

As party spends drop, Facebook political ad revenues tapers off

As party spends drop, Facebook political ad revenues tapers off

Rediff.com   17 May 2019

The cumulative spends on Google are in excess of Rs 27.4 crore. There have been 14,837 advertisements on Google platforms.

BSE500 companies sitting on a huge cash pile

BSE500 companies sitting on a huge cash pile

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

75 companies can dole out Rs 1.1 trillion from the 'extra cash' to shareholders.

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Why NSE deferred announcement of FY19 results

Rediff.com   6 May 2019

NSE's board was to approve on Friday the annual financial statement for the year ended March 31, 2019, but it decided to defer the matter till its legal team firmed up a view on Sebi's order, sources said.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sees NDA government

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sees NDA government

Rediff.com   5 May 2019

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala sounded another note of caution on the nature of the latest bull run.

Why NSE is likely to cap Nifty's sector weights

Why NSE is likely to cap Nifty's sector weights

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

Based on a feedback, the exchange could cap a sector's weight at 25 per cent, or align with the broader market.

Only 14 IPOs hit the market in FY19

Only 14 IPOs hit the market in FY19

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2019

The number of issues were the lowest since FY15, compared to 45 in FY18.

FB ad spending: BJP loses top spot to Cong in poll week

FB ad spending: BJP loses top spot to Cong in poll week

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

The Congress topped the list of pages with the highest spends for the week ended April 6.

As businesses seek political certainty, there's sharp dip in capex

As businesses seek political certainty, there's sharp dip in capex

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2019

The elections held in April-May 2019 will be an important determinant of future growth and investment.

Sensex ends 2018-19 with 17.3% gains, most since 2014-15

Sensex ends 2018-19 with 17.3% gains, most since 2014-15

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

A surge in foreign inflows is seen as the major reason behind the latest market surge.

Metropolis Healthcare's Rs 1,200-cr IPO to open on Apr 3

Metropolis Healthcare's Rs 1,200-cr IPO to open on Apr 3

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

The offering comprises secondary sale of 13.68 million shares, constituting 27.3 per cent stake.

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.