Samie Modak

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Bad year so far on Dalal Street

Bad year so far on Dalal Street

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2015

The Sensex has not performed well in 2015.

Uber aims to scorch roads with its offers

Uber aims to scorch roads with its offers

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2015

India is its second-biggest market in terms of geographical presence

Will FY16 be the year of IPOs?

Will FY16 be the year of IPOs?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2015

If companies manage to raise Rs 10,000 crore, this will be the best year for IPOs since FY11.

Why asset managers are betting big on ETFs these days

Why asset managers are betting big on ETFs these days

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2015

Asset managers are betting big on ETFs these days.

Higher market cap makes Dilip Sanghvi the richest Indian

Higher market cap makes Dilip Sanghvi the richest Indian

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2015

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi is India's richest person.

Will Delhi election outcome change market mood?

Will Delhi election outcome change market mood?

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2015

BJP loss could trigger a correction

Coal India mega share sale: Retail investors' guide

Coal India mega share sale: Retail investors' guide

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2015

CIL aims to sell 12.6 mn shares to retail investors

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Equity raising? India Inc in wait-and-watch mode for now

Equity raising? India Inc in wait-and-watch mode for now

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2014

Experts said equity raising was also hampered due to flight of capital from foreign investors. FIIs have sold more $500 million (Rs 3,200 crore) in October.

Post Lehman episode, Indian equity markets were at its best

Post Lehman episode, Indian equity markets were at its best

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Government divestment reached record figures after the financial crisis, at the same time as promoters were required to bring down their stake in companies to 75 per cent or less.

Sebi plans to cut IPO timeline to just 4 days

Sebi plans to cut IPO timeline to just 4 days

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

An alternative way is to make the Asba (Applications supported by blocked amount) facility compulsory for retail investors.

Will FII inflows to India start slowing?

Will FII inflows to India start slowing?

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

They have put in $14 billion so far in 2014 but this could get slower if the US Fed raises rates; however, there are expectations on compensatory flows.

Sebi likely to ease deadline for corporate governance norms

Sebi likely to ease deadline for corporate governance norms

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

Two weeks ahead of October 1 deadline, Sebi likely to relax certain conditions.

Govt nudges bankers to skip big private issues for a while

Govt nudges bankers to skip big private issues for a while

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

Move aimed at avoiding crowding of public issues during the Centre's mega disinvestments in coming months.

You may have to shell out over Rs 53,000 for iPhone 6

You may have to shell out over Rs 53,000 for iPhone 6

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

The new iPhone siblings will be available in India about a week before Diwali, the country's biggest festival.