Sachin P Mampatta, Archis Mohan

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta, Archis Mohan

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

UP Eyes Rs 25,000 Cr Revenue From Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

... resulting in a Rs 2 trillion economic spinoff.

PMS players breach threshold, set to have non-EPFO assets of over Rs 10 trn

PMS players breach threshold, set to have non-EPFO assets of over Rs 10 trn

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2024

When star mutual fund managers quit their jobs to start their own ventures, they have often begun their new innings by becoming portfolio management service (PMS) providers. Over the years there has been an influx of fund managers - they could earn big if they succeeded on their own - and alongside there are wealthy clients looking for an edge beyond that offered by traditional mutual funds.

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

'If Pranab Was PM, Cong Would Have...'

'If Pranab Was PM, Cong Would Have...'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'...still have lost the 2014 Lok Sabha polls but could have won 140 seats.'

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Who Says Our Netas Are Not Educated?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

In Maharashtra's 288-member assembly, the share of legislators with college degrees increased over the past decade.

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2024

'As far as skilled immigration is concerned, the US needs Indian skills and Indian talent, and there are no two opinions about it even among US companies.'

It's Family Time For Assembly Bypolls

It's Family Time For Assembly Bypolls

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2024

Political parties have fielded sons, wives and daughters-in-law of legislators who quit after being elected to the Lok Sabha.

AAP, BJP Slug Fest Over Delhi Health Model

AAP, BJP Slug Fest Over Delhi Health Model

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2024

AAP projects its affordable 'health model' as a success story. The BJP calls it a hoax.

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

2nd time in 20 yrs, manufacturing jobs outpace sector growth

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

In a relatively rare occurrence, the growth in manufacturing jobs exceeded the pace of sector growth in 2022-23 (FY23). The number of persons engaged in the segment grew by 7.43 per cent in FY23, according to figures from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) released on September 30. The gross value added for the manufacturing sector grew by 4.24 per cent in current prices and declined by 2.2 per cent in real terms for FY23, according to earlier annual figures released by the government.

Canada FDI has more than doubled since pandemic

Canada FDI has more than doubled since pandemic

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2024

Canada's foreign direct investment (FDI) into India doubled after the pandemic years even as India's own investments into Canada show signs of slackening in recent years. The cumulative equity FDI inflows from Canada rose from $1.8 billion in March 2019 to $3.9 billion in March 2024, shows data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The overall share is up from 0.42 per cent to 0.57 per cent during the same period, suggesting that Canadian FDI grew faster than overall FDI during this period

The Truth About India's Housing Prices

The Truth About India's Housing Prices

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Housing prices in India have fallen by over a tenth in real terms. Yet, prices are unaffordable for most Indians. Middle-income Indians are seen to be able to afford houses if the price-to-income ratio is five. It is 11 in India.

What The Retail Investor Must Know

What The Retail Investor Must Know

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2024

Many are attracted by the potential for large gains, but don't necessarily seem to understand that a single trade gone wrong can wipe out their accumulated profits.

BJP Plays Dalit Ace In Haryana

BJP Plays Dalit Ace In Haryana

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2024

The move, a first in the country after the Supreme Court order, is intended to consolidate the BJP's Dalit outreach in Haryana.

How Will Mo-Shah Treat Omar Abdullah?

How Will Mo-Shah Treat Omar Abdullah?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

Omar Abdullah will have to negotiate at every step with the lieutenant governor's office and the Modi government at the Centre.

Dalits Votes Matter In Haryana Elections

Dalits Votes Matter In Haryana Elections

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has reached out to the SCs and the poor with the accelerated implementation of various schemes, especially the B R Ambedkar housing scheme.

Promoter dilution in small, midcaps surges

Promoter dilution in small, midcaps surges

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2024

The controlling shareholders of smaller and mid-sized companies are reducing their stakes at levels seldom seen since the 2008 global financial crisis. Over 20 per cent of companies listed on BSE MidCap and BSE SmallCap have seen a decline in promoter holdings for five consecutive quarters, reveals data from DSP Mutual Fund, shared with Business Standard. In the latest June quarter, the figure stood at 22.6 per cent.

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2024

Indian companies are generating more cash than ever. The net cash flow from listed firms' operations hit a new high of Rs 11.1 trillion in financial year 2023-24 (FY24), crossing the Rs 10-trillion mark for the first time, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data going back to 1990-91. The FY24 figure represents a 19.3 per cent jump over the previous year, even as quite a few companies are yet to release their numbers.

How Many Days Did Haryana Assembly Meet Every Year?

How Many Days Did Haryana Assembly Meet Every Year?

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2024

The outgoing Haryana assembly met for 72 sitting days over five years, or 14.4 days a year on average, against the national average of 23 days for state assemblies in the 2017 to 2023 period, according to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research.

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2024

As leaders in both the BJP and Congress concede, neither has within their parties a leader to match Arvind Kejriwal's charisma in Delhi.