Samie Modak And Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Samie Modak And Joydeep Ghosh

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

The Budget has nothing much to cheer about

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

There will be a review of employee compensation arrangement in the light of the new rules.

Fancy dividends? Keep an eye on these companies

Fancy dividends? Keep an eye on these companies

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2016

A record date is the cut-off date on which an investor has to own shares to become eligible for receiving dividends.

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

How much provident fund will you get if taxed?

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2016

If the government decides to go back to the old regime where the EPF was not taxed but the NPS was, the latter will become an unattractive product.

Tax on pension corpus: Jaitley just shrank your retirement kitty

Tax on pension corpus: Jaitley just shrank your retirement kitty

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2016

Withdrawals from EPF and NPS to have same tax rates.

India worst-performing major market this month

India worst-performing major market this month

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2016

Experts said concerns over the Union Budget, too, had weighed on the market performance.

Why you must be very careful before buying cheap stocks

Why you must be very careful before buying cheap stocks

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2016

There cannot be value in every stock, whether large cap or otherwise. Thus buying a stock cheap does not always translate into value buying

It's chilly, but companies fire up IPO plans

It's chilly, but companies fire up IPO plans

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2016

Unfavourable secondary market conditions aren't a big concern for IPOs by good quality companies.

Times are bad but investors should keep faith

Times are bad but investors should keep faith

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

Investors continue to make losses on investments.

Markets saddled with Rs 6,500-cr inflation bonds

Markets saddled with Rs 6,500-cr inflation bonds

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2016

The market believes there will soon be another offer to buy the bonds.

Sensex nears 'bear market' on China woes

Sensex nears 'bear market' on China woes

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

The markets had been on an upward trajectory since August 2013.

China turmoil wipes $4.5 trillion off global equities in 5 sessions

China turmoil wipes $4.5 trillion off global equities in 5 sessions

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2016

Most markets have seen significant erosion in investors' wealth this year

Anil Ambani's future hinges on walking the talk

Anil Ambani's future hinges on walking the talk

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2016

As debt piles up, Anil Ambani's ability to see the asset sale plan through will be crucial

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Submitted tax-saving documents? Do it now and save money!

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2016

Ensure the employer has all relevant documents. Else, your pay will take a serious hit in the next two months.

When China catches cold, Indian markets sneeze

When China catches cold, Indian markets sneeze

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2016

Experts said fall in China markets often triggers a risk-off trade among investors, as it is the world's second-biggest economy and global growth engine.

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Why 2015 has been unhappy for investors

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.

Why markets will continue to be volatile

Why markets will continue to be volatile

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2015

US Fed rate rise raises risk of further drying up of FII flows.

If the US Fed hikes rates, will the Indian markets overreact?

If the US Fed hikes rates, will the Indian markets overreact?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2015

It could be a tough week In the run-up to such an event, the market is always nervous.

Why investing in IPOs may not always be a great idea

Why investing in IPOs may not always be a great idea

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2015

Financial planners also believe that retail investors should avoid the IPOs or direct stock route because it is too risky for them.

Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO

Bankers court Lodha for Rs 2,500-crore IPO

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

The revival in Mumbai's property market could help the group.

Index rejig: Tips to buy and sell stocks

Index rejig: Tips to buy and sell stocks

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2015

For retail investors who are into direct stocks, buying one when it enters the index can be a good strategy.