Samie Modak, Sheetal Agarwal &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Stories by Samie Modak, Sheetal Agarwal &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

Muhurat trading sees worst performance in 10 years

Muhurat trading sees worst performance in 10 years

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2017

Trading in Samvat 2074 on Thursday got off to a rocky start, with the benchmark indices ending more than half a percent lower and the gauge for banking stocks dropping 1.25%.

'The medium-term correction isn't over still'

'The medium-term correction isn't over still'

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2017

Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh

In Q2, foreign investors sold $3.2 bn of Indian stocks

In Q2, foreign investors sold $3.2 bn of Indian stocks

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2017

This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet

MFs inflows top Rs 20,000-cr for 2nd straight month

MFs inflows top Rs 20,000-cr for 2nd straight month

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2017

Total assets under management (AUM) for September stood at Rs 20.4 lakh crore compared with Rs 20.6 lakh crore at the end of August.

India Inc may get a new governance code soon

India Inc may get a new governance code soon

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2017

Batting for greater transparency, a Sebi panel said sound corporate governance helped companies generate "significantly greater returns".

The most important lesson for SIP investors

The most important lesson for SIP investors

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2017

To make money, invest in both good and bad times; otherwise the entire exercise is futile, experts tell Joydeep Ghosh & Sanjay Singh

Investors should look at large-cap stocks

Investors should look at large-cap stocks

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2017

Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.

What spooked the markets on Friday?

What spooked the markets on Friday?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2017

Market players said the sell-off was triggered by pessimism that the government may not be able to balance growth with macro-stability.

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

'If trading had not resumed, the attackers would have won'

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

'We saw people tripping over each other, running, screaming.' 'You could see people running with their daily briefcase despite suffering deep cuts and blood pouring from them.'

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

4 tips to maximise your MF returns

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

Don't spread your investments too thin.

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

For the first time since 2001, promoter stake in BSE 500 decisively below 50%

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

How safe is your money at banks and stock exchanges?

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Recent incidents suggest these safeguards perform well in simulated conditions and mock drills, but often fall short when actual threats emerge.

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE, says it is prudent for investors to deal with more than one exchange as a risk management strategy.

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Is this a good time to buy debt funds?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

While an impending rate cut is a good reason to enter debt funds, another is the high valuations in equity markets.

Smaller packaged food cos come into their own

Smaller packaged food cos come into their own

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2017

While larger companies like Nestle India, Britannia and the like are often mentioned, some mid-cap companies are also expected to grow at a rapid clip.

10 stocks you can bet on

10 stocks you can bet on

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

These consistent performers are expected to maintain momentum.

IT majors face multiple margin issues

IT majors face multiple margin issues

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

Slowing growth, stronger rupee and higher local hiring to pull firms down this financial year

'The economy is showing signs of life'

'The economy is showing signs of life'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

Jonathan Garner, chief Asia and emerging markets equity strategist, Morgan Stanley, gives Samie Modak his assessment of the Indian economy after 3 years of Modi Sarkar.

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

India Inc displays pricing muscle in Q4

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

Premiumisation, improving demand aid realisation growth at most large firms