Samie Modak &Amp; Malini Bhupta

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; Malini Bhupta

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2015

After his previous visit, the Sensex crashed and it took four painful years to top the 21,000 mark.

Old Infosys is dead, Vishal Sikka stamps his presence

Old Infosys is dead, Vishal Sikka stamps his presence

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2015

Infosys has better days ahead, say analyst.

India, China best picks amid global meltdown in equities

India, China best picks amid global meltdown in equities

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2015

Global investors are fast losing appetite for equities, as deflation seems more of a reality. With commodity prices collapsing, few safe havens are left for investors, with many of the BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) losing their charm.

Stock market to deliver best returns since 2009

Stock market to deliver best returns since 2009

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2014

Benchmark indices gain 30% this year, buoyed by global liquidity, new government

Should RBI let the rupee depreciate further?

Should RBI let the rupee depreciate further?

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2014

So far, India has attracted over $20 billion in the debt segment, thanks to the rate differential.

Why markets are betting high on corporate earnings

Why markets are betting high on corporate earnings

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Analysts expect robust earnings growth from the financial sector.

Indian markets will double in next 5 years: Motilal Oswal

Indian markets will double in next 5 years: Motilal Oswal

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Bull run in the markets is likely to continue for next 5 years, says Motilal Oswal MD.

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

5 big risks global financial markets will face in 2015

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Experts caution against tough times in Indian equity markets in 2015.

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Markets to remain volatile on global cues

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2014

But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Are sky-high valuations of the IT sector justified?

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

Growth has been slowing year-on-year for the IT sector but investors have continued to bet on it.

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 divestment target

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Why we shouldn't celebrate 0% inflation yet

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Last week, the Consumer Price Index-based inflation for the month had contracted to 4.4 per cent.

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Was Rakesh Jhunjhunwala wrong in buying SpiceJet shares?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2014

The market is abuzz about how the fabled investor got it wrong.

Does OPEC still have a hold over crude prices?

Does OPEC still have a hold over crude prices?

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

Analysts forecast the fuel at $85 a barrel in 2015 and $90 a barrel in 2016; politics, demand-supply to pressure crude.

Weakening rupee a sign of volatility ahead

Weakening rupee a sign of volatility ahead

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

The rupee has depreciated 2.35 per cent in the past three months and one per cent in the past month, despite strong capital flows and falling oil prices.

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

India's GDP growth will overtake China's by 2016-18: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

A day after global brokerage firm Macquarie painted a rosy picture of the Indian economy and raised its target level for the stock indices for the next 12 months, Goldman Sachs said India is set to overtake China and become the fastest-growing emerging market during 2016-18.

Can lower interest rates improve banks' asset quality?

Can lower interest rates improve banks' asset quality?

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Asset quality stress has ballooned recently, as growth slowed and interest rates continued to rise.

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Why analysts are bullish on United Spirits

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2014

Brokerages expect better financials as management is determined to improve profitability.

Street seeks clarity on coal block auctions

Street seeks clarity on coal block auctions

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

Analysts believe total cost of production at Rs 1,000/tonne reasonable for power firms.

AAI, Pawan Hans listing a chance to ride aviation growth

AAI, Pawan Hans listing a chance to ride aviation growth

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Pawan Hans could command a valuation of 8-10 times earnings.