Sachin P Mampatta, Business Standard

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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.

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2013

Between 2000, when Steve Ballmer became the chief executive officer of Microsoft, and now, when he has announced his retirement, the company's earnings have more than doubled and its revenues have increased over three-fold.

Why is Food Security Bill severely flawed

Why is Food Security Bill severely flawed

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2013

While the motives of the Bill are of course laudable, there is every likelihood that the consequences of its passage will be dire.

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).

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2013

Instead of tinkering with roaming, the circle system should be ended.

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.

New RBI norms: They are tough but necessary

New RBI norms: They are tough but necessary

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2013

After 2015, all re-structured assets will be treated on a par with non-performing assets, requiring the same level of provisioning.

SPECIAL: Why the govt must streamline its free medicines plan

SPECIAL: Why the govt must streamline its free medicines plan

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

A few states are already running their own schemes for providing free drugs from the government health centres.

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.

Should India's telecom backbone be MADE in China?

Should India's telecom backbone be MADE in China?

Rediff.com   17 May 2013

In 2011-12, India imported Rs 52,400-crore (Rs 524 billion) worth of telecom equipment; most estimates are that the figure in 2012-13 will match or even cross that number.

Why Tata Steel's $ 1.6 billion write-off is GOOD

Why Tata Steel's $ 1.6 billion write-off is GOOD

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

While write-off will push up its debt equity ratio, decline in equity will push up return ratios.

'Expansionary monetary policy helped curb recession'

'Expansionary monetary policy helped curb recession'

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

Takao replaced Haruhiko Kuroda, who had, in March, quit ADB to take charge as Japan's central bank governor.

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.

Why PSU banks must take advantage of retirements

Why PSU banks must take advantage of retirements

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2013

With recruitment numbers having dropped off sharply since the liberalisation process got under way in 1991, large-scale retirements of people hired during the 1970s and 1980s will leave large gaps in the organisational structures of these banks.

Why India's IIP is stable but CRITICAL

Why India's IIP is stable but CRITICAL

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2013

In most circumstances, this would have been the cause for widespread handwringing and lamentation. But in today's India, the response was more one of relief than one of shock.

Reserve Bank's lines of foreign control

Reserve Bank's lines of foreign control

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2013

RBI norms on foreign control of corporations will clear the air.

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.

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

The many PROBLEMS with a BRICS bank

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2013

The BRICS bank is simply too expensive a proposition for a group of developing countries that includes many who are already overspending domestically.