Sai Aravindh, Business Standard

Stories by Sai Aravindh, Business Standard

Rupee Fall: Who Stands To Gain?

Rupee Fall: Who Stands To Gain?

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2025

So far this year, the rupee has fallen by 4.2 per cent, the worst among its Asian peers.

Infosys buyback opens Nov 20: Date, tax payable, should you tender shares?

Infosys buyback opens Nov 20: Date, tax payable, should you tender shares?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2025

Shares of Infosys surged nearly 4 per cent on Wednesday, a day before the opening of the tender window for its Rs 18,000-crore share repurchase programme. The buyback, which will see the company repurchase 100 million outstanding shares at Rs 1,800 each, will remain open until November 26.

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2025

Sebi has proposed allowing depositories to mark such pledged shares as 'non-transferable' for the duration of the lock-in period, based on instructions from the issuer.

'Trade deal with US could boost Indian stock market'

'Trade deal with US could boost Indian stock market'

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2025

'Trade deal will act as a strong trigger for market sentiment, not just for domestic investors but also for FIIs.'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.' 'Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store value. So, they should not be compared to productive assets.'

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you can reinvent yourself pretty quickly.'

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk, compliance, taxation, speed, and cost.'

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack has been labelled the most economically damaging cyber incident in UK history, exposing the deep vulnerability of interconnected supply chains.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

Analysts place higher bets on gold despite silver's outperformance

Analysts place higher bets on gold despite silver's outperformance

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2025

As the rally in precious metals takes centre stage in 2025, most analysts recommend a larger allocation to gold over silver despite the latter's outperformance this year. In the current calendar year (CY25), spot gold prices in dollar terms rallied

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

BFSI Sector Set For Boom With Rs 58K Cr IPOs

BFSI Sector Set For Boom With Rs 58K Cr IPOs

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

The sector's IPO pipeline is led by Tata Capital's Rs 17,000 crore issue, followed by ICICI Prudential Asset Management at Rs 10,200 crore and Billionbrains Garage Ventures at Rs 6,000 crore.

Will TCS And Wipro Go For Buyback After Infy?

Will TCS And Wipro Go For Buyback After Infy?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

The buyback comes at a time when Infosys shares have declined 19 per cent so far this year.

HSBC flags 5 positives for Indian equities

HSBC flags 5 positives for Indian equities

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

Equity benchmarks face a key test as investors weigh consumption revival hopes against tariff pressures and weak earnings. Amidst this, HSBC has outlined tailwinds and risks that could cap gains.

Stocks of domestic-facing firms lag despite tariff-related hedge calls

Stocks of domestic-facing firms lag despite tariff-related hedge calls

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

To shield against US President Donald Trump's tariff shock, analysts have been advising investors to focus on stocks of domestic-oriented companies, rather than export-centric ones, to minimise potential losses.

Rs 2 trn slump in IT stocks hits FPIs' AUC

Rs 2 trn slump in IT stocks hits FPIs' AUC

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2025

Global funds' assets under custody (AUC) in India have been flat this year, with a Rs 2 trillion drop in information technology (IT) holdings offset by gains in financial stocks. AUC is the total market value of equities held by FPIs.

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

A Pakistan that is more secure in its relations with the US is also one that might well wish to indulge in another cross-border misadventure.

IT stocks brace for more pain after muted Q1

IT stocks brace for more pain after muted Q1

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

Investors in India's information technology (IT) companies are likely in for more pain ahead as muted earnings for the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26) play spoilsport at the bourses in the worst-performing sector this year amid macro uncertainties. Investors, analysts suggest, can look for better opportunities in the markets as things stand.

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Nifty to continue upward trajectory in H2CY25, says analysts

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2025

Analysts expect Nifty to rise up by to 6 per cent in six months, with intermittent corrections likely due to global factors.

'The RBI has started to support growth'

'The RBI has started to support growth'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

'Deposit and lending rates have started to fall considerably. It is likely to spur investment and consumption of durables.'