Samie Modak, Sheetal Agarwal &Amp; Joydeep Ghosh

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

Run-up to Budget: Emerging market peers pip India in past month

Run-up to Budget: Emerging market peers pip India in past month

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2014

Though India has been one of the best-performing markets in the last two months, it has lagged some of its emerging market peers such as the Philippines, Thailand and South Africa.

Go heavy on medium-term funds

Go heavy on medium-term funds

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2014

Because of local and global problems, inflation pressures may continue, helping these schemes perform better.

MF investors wait for compensation

MF investors wait for compensation

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2014

In front-running case, some fund houses have settled with Sebi and paid the amount lost to trustees.

India Inc set to get more leeway on stock options

India Inc set to get more leeway on stock options

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2014

Firms with low promoter holding may get to buy shares from secondary market.

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Are retail-investing proposals inspiring?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Sebi's suggestions are good but investors should not become overconfident.

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Five tips to bear in mind before approaching a consumer court

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2014

Without proper files, approaching the court isn't quite helpful.

'One should not expect an immediate boost to the economy'

'One should not expect an immediate boost to the economy'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2014

Equity markets are currently difficult to gauge as the market has probably priced in a lot of things ahead of actual events.

After private companies, Sebi wants PSUs to have 25% public float

After private companies, Sebi wants PSUs to have 25% public float

Rediff.com   28 May 2014

Having successfully implemented the 25 per cent free-float norm for private companies, the Securities and Exchange Board of India now wants the government to pare its holdings in public-sector undertakings to below 75 per cent.

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

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.

Top-3 pvt banks live up to expectations

Top-3 pvt banks live up to expectations

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2014

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank reported healthy loan growth and asset quality.

This is right time to buy IT stocks, say analysts

This is right time to buy IT stocks, say analysts

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2014

IT companies have, in recent times, re-invested gains arising from a weaker rupee.

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

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Stocks with 100% returns: Think twice before you invest!

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.

Market rally: What are the safe bets now?

Market rally: What are the safe bets now?

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2014

Gripped by the pre-election frenzy, Indian markets seem to be factoring in the victory by the Narendra Modi-led BJP.

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.

Why predatory pricing will slice away Pizza Hut's margin

Why predatory pricing will slice away Pizza Hut's margin

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2014

Analysts say aggressive pricing by Pizza Hut signals weakening demand in the fast food segment and could intensify competition.

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.