Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

Stories by Samie Modak And M Saraswathy

Investors make hay on election results day

Investors make hay on election results day

Rediff.com   18 May 2014

Instead of being carried away by Friday's historic election verdict, savvy investors were seen taking money off the table, after the benchmark Sensex rallied about 1,500 points in intra-day trade.

Saffron surge set to fire up markets

Saffron surge set to fire up markets

Rediff.com   13 May 2014

Sensex gains 2.4%, Nifty crosses 7,000; investors feel exit polls have vindicated their stand

Samsung Life set to buy 26% in ING Insurance

Samsung Life set to buy 26% in ING Insurance

Rediff.com   3 May 2014

Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week

Etihad set to escape open offer for Jet Airways

Etihad set to escape open offer for Jet Airways

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

Current FDI norms allow a foreign airline to hold up to 49 per cent in a domestic carrier.

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2014

Act says remuneration to directors and key managerial personnel should involve a balance between fixed and incentive pay.

Now, life insurers can file only 5 products a year

Now, life insurers can file only 5 products a year

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2014

To reduce time taken for product approvals, Irda has asked life insurers for a product planner before every financial year.

Enhancing customer experience is a priority, says hopscotch.in

Enhancing customer experience is a priority, says hopscotch.in

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2014

Hopscotch.in wants to focus on enhancing technology and mobile applications.

Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings

Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2014

Could address the concerns over Companies Act provision on the issue

Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales

Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2014

Institutional investors - both foreign and domestic - lapped up the government's big-ticket share sales on Friday, helping it add nearly Rs 9,000 crore to its revenue kitty.

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2014

Sources said many individual investors were interested in applying for the NFO, due to additional benefits being offered such as upfront discounts and loyalty bonuses.

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

The ETF is expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 crore.

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Does Sec 11 of Sebi Act apply to the Maruti Suzuki case?

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

With Maruti Suzuki refusing to go back on the plan, these investors have approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is examining the possibility of taking action under Section 11 of the Sebi Act.

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Don't be amazed if colleges ask you to pursue career in banking

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2014

Post graduate colleges are aggressively tying up with banks to introduce banking courses.

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Fin Min seeks Sebi views for setting up 'social bourse': Sources

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

The Union finance ministry has sought views of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for setting up a 'social bourse.'

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

New Sebi norms a step ahead of Companies Act

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Sebi has pushed for better corporate governance of listed companies through measures such as the need for a succession policy

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Sebi notice to Etihad for code violation

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2014

Regulator believes Jet Airways deal triggers open offer

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2014

Some lenders in talks with LIC for pvt placement

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rs 9,600-cr QIP: SBI spared the blushes by LIC

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2014

Mop-up misses target as big FIIs skip issue.

Currency futures: Trading curbs to go after RBI nod

Currency futures: Trading curbs to go after RBI nod

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2014

Exchange-traded currency futures volume down 80% since Jun

Fiscal deficit, bond switch worries may hit yields

Fiscal deficit, bond switch worries may hit yields

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2014

While the latter is being viewed as a greater concern, the former may gain prominence in the next few weeks.