Samie Modak And Neha Alawadhi

Stories by Samie Modak And Neha Alawadhi

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2021

Fresher hiring is expected to more than double compared to last year.

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Trading glitch: Sebi, FinMin seek detailed report from NSE

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2021

The exchange cited issues with its telecom service providers that prevented stocks and index quotations from getting updated.

India Inc's profit contribution to GDP likely to jump three times

India Inc's profit contribution to GDP likely to jump three times

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2021

The bulk of the incremental profits will come from oil & gas and automobile sectors.

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2021

Sebi's change of rules will give the government -- which owns 100 per cent of LIC -- the flexibility to assess market demand and opt for lower dilution.

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power.

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2021

French security researcher Robert Baptiste posted a screenshot suggesting the micro-blogging platform that offers a Twitter-like experience in Indian languages had Chinese connections.

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2021

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

Public sector IPOs to warm up to anchor investors

Public sector IPOs to warm up to anchor investors

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2021

Through anchor allotment, a firm can demonstrate the demand for shares by getting marquee investors on board.

Tata Consumer may be added to Nifty

Tata Consumer may be added to Nifty

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2021

The firm is on course to replace state-owned Gail India in the widely-followed index during the semi-annual review set for March.

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

TCS' market capitalisation touches all-time high of Rs 12 trillion

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2021

Currently, TCS is India's second most valuable firm after Reliance Industries, which has a market cap of nearly Rs 12.9 trillion.

Mutual funds set for digital disruption

Mutual funds set for digital disruption

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2020

Mutual funds aspirants have the option of snapping up smaller AMCs or applying for a new licence.

''No' vote could mean liquidation of securities'

''No' vote could mean liquidation of securities'

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2020

'We know that returning money to unitholders at the earliest is the first and most important step towards resurrecting our brand and regaining investor trust.'

India's m-cap hits $2.5 trillion after soaring 91% from March lows

India's m-cap hits $2.5 trillion after soaring 91% from March lows

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2020

In rupee terms, India's market cap is currently about Rs 184 trillion - 90 per cent of the GDP of Rs 203 trillion for FY20 at current prices.

'If junk stocks are rising, one has to be careful'

'If junk stocks are rising, one has to be careful'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2020

'Investors should put their money in stocks where the margin of safety is high.'

IPOs have a very good 2020

IPOs have a very good 2020

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

Shares of all the 14 companies are currently trading above their issue price.

Bank, finance stocks make for nearly half of FPIs' record investment in Nov

Bank, finance stocks make for nearly half of FPIs' record investment in Nov

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

Experts said banking is a play on the economy and the latest buying into this space is underpinned by hopes of a sharper-than-expected recovery in the economy.

LIC's equity portfolio value crosses $86 billion

LIC's equity portfolio value crosses $86 billion

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

Assuming that the value of LIC's holding has risen in line with the markets, its portfolio size today could be around $86 billion, higher than the previous record of $84 billion in March 2018.

Karvy declared defaulter by NSE for misuse of clients' securities

Karvy declared defaulter by NSE for misuse of clients' securities

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2020

The total default is said to be in excess of Rs 3,000 crore - making this the largest default by a broker.