Samie Modak And N Sundaresha Subramanian

Stories by Samie Modak And N Sundaresha Subramanian

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

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

SpiceJet's saviour Ajay Singh: 40 firms, a dispute and some defaults

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

SpiceJet's ex promoter Ajay Singh is trying hard to pump in huge money into the airline.

The curious case of SME stocks

The curious case of SME stocks

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2014

Sebi is examining if speculators and persons acting in concert are behind the huge movements in these stocks

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.

Shareholders spoil Mallya's party

Shareholders spoil Mallya's party

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2014

Diageo-USL integration pushed by at least two months; Firm likely to rework agreements and seek approval again

Can a college principal be on liquor company's board?

Can a college principal be on liquor company's board?

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

Decision of Indu Shahani, principal of Mumbai's HR College, to become a director of United Spirits raises an ethical issue.

Divestment delay cost the Modi govt Rs 4,700 crore

Divestment delay cost the Modi govt Rs 4,700 crore

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2014

Ministers might be fond of attributing the Sensex's rise to renewed interest from foreign investors, betting on an impending revival in the economy, but share prices are influenced more by supply and demand.

United Spirits' private deals come into question

United Spirits' private deals come into question

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2014

These transactions have come for shareholders approval because of requirements under the new companies law and amended listing agreements.

Why Sonia is no 'relative' of Robert Vadra

Why Sonia is no 'relative' of Robert Vadra

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Indian law makes it clear that Sonia and Rahul are not related to Robert Vadra, nor is Sonia a relative of Pandit Nehru.

UPA's Rs 3,000-cr hidden gift to Arun Jaitley

UPA's Rs 3,000-cr hidden gift to Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

The FM should quietly get the oil companies to offload the shares in the market and pocket the gains

Burman's Swiss account had money from unknown entities

Burman's Swiss account had money from unknown entities

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Former Dabur director gave sketchy details of investors and his employer after two years of tax summons.

Options trading: True story of how an investor was conned

Options trading: True story of how an investor was conned

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2014

The basics of options trading include buying calls, selling puts, strike price and hedging.

Inventories of Vadra's realty firm zoom 10 times in 3 years

Inventories of Vadra's realty firm zoom 10 times in 3 years

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

But the Robert Vadra firm, which held luxury apartments in top DLF projects, sees income and profits dry up since FY11.

Indian luxury car service that ferried convoys of Obama, Bush!

Indian luxury car service that ferried convoys of Obama, Bush!

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2014

Ahluwalia is not a great fan of the Uber model.

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.

Is India's stock market truly national?

Is India's stock market truly national?

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Our stock exchanges no longer belong to one state or one community.

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.