Samie Modak &Amp; Raghavendra Kamath

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; Raghavendra Kamath

The reality of Indian realty: More downs than ups

The reality of Indian realty: More downs than ups

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

Raghavendra Kamath reports on what ails India's real estate sector.

Sensex slumps 3,686 points since January 29

Sensex slumps 3,686 points since January 29

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2018

The market last tumbled 10% or more in December 2016 following demonetisation. The decline was followed by a sharp rebound. This time the chances of such a v-shaped recovery are less.

LIC saves the day for Rs 4200 crore IPO of Hindustan Aeronautics

LIC saves the day for Rs 4200 crore IPO of Hindustan Aeronautics

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

LIC's Rs 3,000 crore bid helped HAL reach the minimum 10 per cent dilution threshold required for listing, sources said

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2018

In the 2017 budget, the government accorded infrastructure status for affordable projects to help such projects raise loans at lower rates

Achche din for IPO investors

Achche din for IPO investors

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

2017 saw the highest-ever mobilisation by way of IPOs of close to Rs 700 billion. The momentum is expected to continue this year as well.

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Mumbai, Bengaluru see spurt in office leasing

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2018

In 2017, absorption in co-working/serviced offices was 2.83 million sq ft, about 186 per cent higher than that of 1.52 million sq ft in 2016.

BSE, NSE cut off tieups with foreign exchanges

BSE, NSE cut off tieups with foreign exchanges

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2018

The move is meant to curb or reverse the export of India's financial markets to overseas trading platforms.

Has bull market entered the last lap?

Has bull market entered the last lap?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

After the peak of the rally, the 'champion sectors' tend to underperform or perform in line with the market

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

PE firms are betting big on malls in tier-II cities

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

US-based Blackstone has bought malls such as AlphaOne Mall in Ahmedabad, Elante Mall in Chandigarh and Treasure Island Mall in Indore.

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

'Wonder how fire engines will enter here in case of emergency'

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2017

Office space on mill land in central Mumbai expected to reach 16 mn sq ft by 2021.

As 8 states go to polls, markets likely to remain volatile in 2018

As 8 states go to polls, markets likely to remain volatile in 2018

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2017

Experts say the market is more bullish on the BJP as it will ensure continuity in policymaking.

Invested in stocks? Be ready for extreme market volatility

Invested in stocks? Be ready for extreme market volatility

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

The next key battle the market will watch out for will be in Congress-ruled Karnataka

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

Equity strategists are basing their expectation on strong corporate earnings recovery, supportive global economic growth, and gradual improvement in business sentiment.

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

Why retailers are angry with the government

Why retailers are angry with the government

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been the most vocal in their protests, e-tailers do not seem to be in a hurry.

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

India's MRP and Packaged Commodities Acts are dated and not in line with the modern world's digital price mechanisms and comparisons.

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Infy seeks Sebi help over Bansal's Rs 17.38 cr severance pay

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

Analysts say IT major cleaning up act before new CEO takes over; regulator might take a year

Made a killing in stocks? Algos could be behind it

Made a killing in stocks? Algos could be behind it

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

A little over 80 per cent of the orders placed on domestic stock markets are generated by algorithms. Samie Modak reports on the whats and whys of algos.

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2017

According to experts, banks have found better arbitrage opportunities in dollar terms in mature economies with mortgage and leverage rather than take equity exposure on Indian real estate.

India's household wealth touches $5 trillion; M-cap rises 30%

India's household wealth touches $5 trillion; M-cap rises 30%

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

India's wealth grew by $451 billion, the eighth largest wealth gain globally.