Samie Modak &Amp; Malini Bhupta

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; Malini Bhupta

Market begins search for next sunrise sector

Market begins search for next sunrise sector

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2012

As the economy evolves, sectors like consumer and pharma might see their weight on benchmark indices rise.

Sebi unhappy with govt move on hike in LIC holding cap

Sebi unhappy with govt move on hike in LIC holding cap

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Regulator fears the insurer may get away without making an open offer.

Investors lap up CARE Ratings public issue

Investors lap up CARE Ratings public issue

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2012

Garners a little over 300,000 retail applications Bharti IPO subscribed 15 per cent on Day One.

India Inc springs into action to pare promoter stakes

India Inc springs into action to pare promoter stakes

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2012

Aims for share-sale before US holiday season, 'fiscal cliff' kick in

Sebi mulls exempting govt from open offer obligation

Sebi mulls exempting govt from open offer obligation

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2012

It intends to exempt the government from making the mandatory open offer to buy an additional 26 per cent from minority shareholders if its stake in a company crosses 25 per cent.

Hospitality sector's Q2 numbers not very welcoming

Hospitality sector's Q2 numbers not very welcoming

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2012

The Hospitality sector isn't showing any sign of recovery. The sector is nowhere near the growth it saw between 2004 and 2008.

MCX-SX to go live after registering 350 members

MCX-SX to go live after registering 350 members

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2012

To launch technology infrastructure on Nov 18.

Rigged IPOs: Firms flout Sebi directive

Rigged IPOs: Firms flout Sebi directive

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Since 11 months, Sebi has not been able to make these companies deposit the required money in an escrow account.

Wipro: A deal that benefits all

Wipro: A deal that benefits all

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Demerger to cut Premji holding by 2.7 per cent, investors to get 12 per cent more for their shares.

Industrial cycle sees first signs of revival

Industrial cycle sees first signs of revival

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Sep sees 94% jump in infra tendering; capital goods showing signs of stability.

Safety net would have hit 25% IPOs since '08

Safety net would have hit 25% IPOs since '08

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2012

At least 43 of the 175 issuers would have been hit if proposed mechanism had been in place before the R-Power IPO.

Slew of share sales could hit the market

Slew of share sales could hit the market

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2012

Given the sharp rally in stock prices since September, coupled with robust foreign inflows, share-sale activity by companies is likely to gather pace in the next few weeks.

Sebi may issue trade annulment framework

Sebi may issue trade annulment framework

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

While the regulator has set up a group to look into trade annulment framework, it is also probing whether there was any breach of regulation at the broker or exchange level.

Recession eroded $12 trillion of household wealth

Recession eroded $12 trillion of household wealth

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

Worst affected were the countries of euro zone, which saw a loss of $10.9 trn

Excess spectrum payout negative for telcos

Excess spectrum payout negative for telcos

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2012

While it gives clarity on one regulatory issue, the financial burden increases for the sector.

How India's banks will perform in the second quarter

How India's banks will perform in the second quarter

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

It's going to be another predictable quarter for banks. Slower credit growth, high interest rates and deteriorating asset quality will continue to haunt the sector, especially public sector banks.

TCS on track to meet FY13 growth guidance

TCS on track to meet FY13 growth guidance

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2012

First, TCS is on track to grow faster than the industry's estimated 11-14 per cent growth (in constant currency). The second quarter has seen no major shift in demand or project cancellations, which were big concerns.

Market sees sunshine as GAAR clouds disappear

Market sees sunshine as GAAR clouds disappear

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2012

The government is trying to send a signal it wants to stimulate the economy and the stock market.

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Top 10 corporates account for 13% of bank loans

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2012

This loan growth has been largely driven by the top 10 corporate groups.

IIP numbers fail to capture the reality on capital goods

IIP numbers fail to capture the reality on capital goods

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2012

There are some companies in the sector that have seen a decline in revenues but their performance is not sufficient to cause such a decline in industrial production data.