Samie Modak &Amp; Krishna Kant

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; Krishna Kant

Pay bonanza for India Inc's promoters and top managers

Pay bonanza for India Inc's promoters and top managers

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2016

The combined pay for India Inc's top management was up 30 per cent in FY16, growing at the fastest pace in nine years

ICICI Pru Life IPO to open on Sep 19

ICICI Pru Life IPO to open on Sep 19

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2016

ICICI Pru's IPO is being managed by 10 investment banks, including Bank of America Merrill Lynch and ICICI Securities

Why Jio may not bring down your mobile bill

Why Jio may not bring down your mobile bill

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2016

A typical consumer will have to opt for Jio's Rs 499 plan, which is a steep 2.5 times more than what the average user pays at present.

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Bonds lose steam on fears of hawkish RBI

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2016

Between Friday's and Monday's close: Yields on 10-year bonds up 6 basis points, rupee slides 13 paise against dollar, Sensex ends flat

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

In India, 15 of the top 20 business groups are family-owned!

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2016

Together, they controlled nearly Rs 26 lakh crore of assets at the end of FY16.

Sebi miffed with new KYC system

Sebi miffed with new KYC system

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2016

Central KYC not in sync with Sebi's KRA system; regulator writes to finance ministry

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.

How India's private sector gained from liberalisation

How India's private sector gained from liberalisation

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Ten of top 15 companies in 1991 were PSUs; now, there are only six. Their revenue share has also fallen from 86% to 45%

1991 to 2016: How the Sensex has transformed in 25 years

1991 to 2016: How the Sensex has transformed in 25 years

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2016

Tata Steel (then Tata Iron and Steel), the most valuable index company in 1991, is now the least valuable.

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Why PSU stocks could be the next hunting ground

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Government-owned companies are more generous in rewarding their shareholders with dividends.

Corporate growth revival? It's elusive in Q1

Corporate growth revival? It's elusive in Q1

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Most of the index heavyweights are yet to declare their results.

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Global growth expectations have slumped to a five-month low.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.

First quarter results to hurt India Inc

First quarter results to hurt India Inc

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Brokerages expect revenue growth at a 7-quarter high but profitability may disappoint.

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

Typically these are high-beta stocks and earnings are volatile

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2016

'Overall, the Indian economy is doing well.' 'Our economic fundamentals are strong and the early signs of recovery are sustainable.' 'This is positive for the market in the long run.'

Some of India's top firms face debt trap

Some of India's top firms face debt trap

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

These firms reported a combined operating profit of Rs 26,077 crore (Rs 260.77 billion).

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

Reason for rejection hasn't been stated; deal among seven rejected transactions.

Why Indian stocks are on top in global valuation

Why Indian stocks are on top in global valuation

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

The Indian indices also offer one of the lowest dividend yields.