Sachin P Mampatta, Business Standard

Stories by Sachin P Mampatta, Business Standard

Why Modi shouldn't waste all energy on GST Bill

Why Modi shouldn't waste all energy on GST Bill

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2016

Modi must focus on other state-level reforms, such as those in labour laws, leasing of land and agriculture

5 things to know about negative interest rate policy

5 things to know about negative interest rate policy

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2016

Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.

Why raising EPFO interest rates makes no sense

Why raising EPFO interest rates makes no sense

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2016

High rates of such schemes deter banks from dropping borrowing rates - and thus lending rates

How good were NDA's infrastructure ministries?

How good were NDA's infrastructure ministries?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2016

How the 4 ministries have performed

Free Basics and what the debate is all about

Free Basics and what the debate is all about

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2015

Much of the loudest opposition comes from those in the start-up world, who fear this would put them at a disadvantage in reaching new users

How Google's India projects will ease our lives

How Google's India projects will ease our lives

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

Though India is a low-bandwidth geography with relatively low Internet penetration, it has a very large number of sophisticated surfers and skilled computer users

Developed markets outperform India in 2015

Developed markets outperform India in 2015

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2015

Many giving double-digit returns, with India up less than one per cent; even so, it has done much better than other emerging markets.

What's driving wealth managers to India's Silicon Valley?

What's driving wealth managers to India's Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2015

Wealth management seems to have moved from family office solutions to CXO office solutions.

Tracking 140 years' journey of the Bombay Stock Exchange

Tracking 140 years' journey of the Bombay Stock Exchange

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2015

The exchange moved through many ups and downs through the years.

A year under Modi: Markets score 6/10

A year under Modi: Markets score 6/10

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

BSE 500 and the benchmark Nifty gain 17% and 14%, respectively, in the past year

After a stellar show in 2014, India's BRICS moment slows down

After a stellar show in 2014, India's BRICS moment slows down

Rediff.com   14 May 2015

India put up a dull performance among emerging economies this year.

India slips to 10th spot in global m-cap ranking

India slips to 10th spot in global m-cap ranking

Rediff.com   7 May 2015

Indian market has been plagued by negative sentiment and triggers

Remembrance: When Parag Parikh got (a little) angry

Remembrance: When Parag Parikh got (a little) angry

Rediff.com   6 May 2015

Value investor Parag Parikh's sudden death has come asa big jolt to the fraternity.

Dalal Street veteran Parag Parikh killed in US car accident

Dalal Street veteran Parag Parikh killed in US car accident

Rediff.com   5 May 2015

Parikh was in Omaha for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meet

So much for Modi's Acche Din. India is no more most favoured emerging market

So much for Modi's Acche Din. India is no more most favoured emerging market

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2015

Market experts believe the retreat is because of uncertainty.

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Street might not shrug off bad monsoon

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2015

Returns have ranged from 13 to 81%.

Investment banks order forensic audit of promoters, key management staff

Investment banks order forensic audit of promoters, key management staff

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2015

The bank wanted to run a background check on some Indian promoters.

India Inc disillusioned by Modi govt's slow pace of reforms

India Inc disillusioned by Modi govt's slow pace of reforms

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2015

Aggressive Hindutva elements have also disappointed industry captains

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2015

Ministry wanted a halt to new dams, but AG now says matter to be decided by PMO

Fresh Ivy league post-graduates can't be analysts in India

Fresh Ivy league post-graduates can't be analysts in India

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2015

Regulations ensure only PGs from Indian universities qualify.