Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

Stories by Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Fraud claims leave life insurers in a fix

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2016

Section 45, which says no claim can be rejected after three years of a policy being in force, remains a bone of contention

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Why Indian equities may remain top draw for FIIs

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2016

In India, bond yields have fallen nearly 70 basis points in the last one year.

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

With future prospects being difficult to predict, hiring for a short period is proving to be cost-effective

Now, accident cover for train travel

Now, accident cover for train travel

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online, those booking tickets on IRCTC's website would get an option to purchase insurance for their train journey

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Global growth expectations have slumped to a five-month low.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

Typically these are high-beta stocks and earnings are volatile

Graduates quietly go home as Grofers turns them away

Graduates quietly go home as Grofers turns them away

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Most institutions have decided to blacklist Grofers from participating in any placement programmes.

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

Experts say Dhoni will continue to be relevant.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2016

'Overall, the Indian economy is doing well.' 'Our economic fundamentals are strong and the early signs of recovery are sustainable.' 'This is positive for the market in the long run.'

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

Reason for rejection hasn't been stated; deal among seven rejected transactions.

CignaTTK to woo'healthy' customers

CignaTTK to woo'healthy' customers

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

The insurer has launched a personal health wallet with an aim to motivate people to not only buy health insurance but also stay fit

How life insurance companies get celebrities on a small budget

How life insurance companies get celebrities on a small budget

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2016

Life insurance companies are balancing the increasing use of celebrity endorsers by limiting the association to short, event-led campaigns.

A second attempt for India's first private insurer

A second attempt for India's first private insurer

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

HDFC Life has a balance between traditional policies and Ulips

India seen losing favour among global investors

India seen losing favour among global investors

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

Most sought-after market of the past few years doesn't feature among top bets in Asia, emerging markets

More Indian companies opt for terrorism insurance

More Indian companies opt for terrorism insurance

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2016

While proposals for covers in volatile markets aren't denied, premiums are much higher - by as much as 100-600%

'Earnings expectations still unrealistically high'

'Earnings expectations still unrealistically high'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2016

The long-term sustainability of the ongoing market rally is difficult as earnings growth remains a challenge, says Herald Van Der Linde, head of equity strategy, Asia-Pacific, at HSBC.