Samie Modak &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Stories by Samie Modak &Amp; T E Narasimhan

Risk-reward for investing in equity gets a boost

Risk-reward for investing in equity gets a boost

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Spread between earnings yield and bold yield lowest since 2013; dividend yield and bond yield lowest since 2008.

OPS, slowly learning to emerge from Amma's shadow

OPS, slowly learning to emerge from Amma's shadow

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2016

As a loyalist who would run to her with every little matter, he realises it is time he comes into his own.

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Tamil Nadu Inc lost Rs 1000 cr from Tuesday's mourning

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Amma canteens to salt, will the brand survive after Jayalalithaa?

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

While Jayalalithaa may have died her political legacy will continue to survive through the slew of 'Amma' branded products and services.

Can OPS keep the AIADMK together?

Can OPS keep the AIADMK together?

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

O Paneerselvam did not even sit in Jayalalithaa's office chamber and left her seat vacant in the assembly. This time Amma is not coming back and he has a large number of challenges awaiting him.

Coimbatore's daily operations hit by cash crunch

Coimbatore's daily operations hit by cash crunch

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2016

In the fifth of a six-part series, Business Standard visits Coimbatore, often referred to as the Manchester of South India for its promising textile industry, to assess the impact of the note ban.

Will they get their salaries on time?

Will they get their salaries on time?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2016

With the first salary date after demonetisation around the corner, will India's labourers be able to take their hard-earned wages home?

Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south

Why FMCG brands are taking M&A route to conquer the south

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

National brands prefer the acquisition route since the southern market is culturally different, reports T E Narasimhan from Chennai.

RTOs badly hit by demonetisation

RTOs badly hit by demonetisation

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

Note ban hits sales and registration of new cars; states work online payments model to deal with cash crunch. Ajay Modi and T E Narasimhan report.

How note ban impacts trade: In Tirupur, no cash to pay workers

How note ban impacts trade: In Tirupur, no cash to pay workers

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

Business Standard checks out trade hubs across the country to assess the impact of demonetisation. The first of a six-part series takes a look at Tirupur.

Market verdict dampener for Modi govt at halfway mark

Market verdict dampener for Modi govt at halfway mark

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2016

Sensex up just 6.5% while the best returns were during Manmohan Singh, with the Sensex soaring nearly 167.5%.

Payment problems plague 1 million plantation workers

Payment problems plague 1 million plantation workers

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2016

The Assam government has taken the initiative to pay workers their wages electronically and has asked banks to open branches adjacent to tea gardens and install ATMs in estates.

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Will demonetisation drag GDP growth to 3.5%?

Will demonetisation drag GDP growth to 3.5%?

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2016

Brokerage firm Ambit Capital has cut FY17 growth estimate to 3.5 per cent from 6.8 per cent and saaid there was even a possibility of growth contracting during the December quarter

Vending it like Mercedes

Vending it like Mercedes

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2016

The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.

Clinton or Trump, market volatility wins either way

Clinton or Trump, market volatility wins either way

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

Analysts say the sell-off in risky assets will be temporary and could be a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

The importance of being Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2016

With the Apollo Hospitals chairman saying that she has recovered, the party can go back to business as usual.

Old brand, Modern plans

Old brand, Modern plans

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2016

Can Everstone overcome the challenges that previous owner HUL could not, as it tries to rebuild Brand Modern?

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

Foxconn is yet to submit its land requirements to the Maharashtra government to set up its factories.

Not A-list but high-flying shares nonetheless

Not A-list but high-flying shares nonetheless

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2016

The average return for the 2,127 companies outside the A-group is 42 per cent