Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

Stories by Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

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.

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17

E-medical records might be a reality in FY17

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2016

EMR might have the provision to show pricing for each ailment.

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Investment in penny stocks under tax scanner

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2016

CBDT to reopen cases, conduct detailed inquiry of taxpayers who invested in such shares

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Foreign investors make a strong comeback

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Big-ticket divestment in the offing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Market players say the government is likely to attempt, at least, one big-ticket sale this month.

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds

Of kidnapping, unscrupulous nexus and insurance frauds

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2016

Often, these gangs tie up with former sector employees to understand how the process works

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.

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.

Private insurers might junk PM's Jan Suraksha schemes

Private insurers might junk PM's Jan Suraksha schemes

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

According to insurers, the premium is quite low, claims are very high.

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.

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.