Samie Modak, Sohini Das

Stories by Samie Modak, Sohini Das

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

'IPOs this year will raise the highest sum since 2010'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Why are global investors turning cautious?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Global growth expectations have slumped to a five-month low.

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

How Nirma tries to reclaim the golden days of 1980s

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Many see Nirma's Lafarge deal as some kind of second coming for the Patels.

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Tata Motors ended the year selling 21,012 Nanos, up from 16,901 in FY15.

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

HDFC Bank beats major European peers on m-cap

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Shares of most European banks are down significantly.

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Why Nirma's Lafarge deal makes sense

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Now with 13-14 million-tonne capacity, Nirma will emerge as a serious player in India's cement landscape.

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Karsanbhai Patel: The man who nurtured brand Nirma like a daughter

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

Karsanbhai Patel's risk-taking abilities are on display once again.

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Droom: Now, rent a chopper online!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

Droom has seen aircraft such as the Falcon, Hawk and Cessna being rented.

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Telecom stocks pay for politics over 'under-reporting'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2016

Typically these are high-beta stocks and earnings are volatile

Amul packs a sweet punch

Amul packs a sweet punch

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

The traditional Indian desserts market is around Rs 40,000-45,000 crore (Rs 400-450 billion).

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

'Ultimately, the markets should function as normal'

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2016

'Overall, the Indian economy is doing well.' 'Our economic fundamentals are strong and the early signs of recovery are sustainable.' 'This is positive for the market in the long run.'

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

FIPB rejects BNP Paribas' Sharekhan acquisition

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

Reason for rejection hasn't been stated; deal among seven rejected transactions.

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

When it comes to pharma, Made in Gujarat is a success story

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

The percentage of non-standard quality drugs in the state has been in the range of 2-2.5% as compared to an all-India average of 5-6%

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Odd-even boost for Toyota hybrid

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

The Camry hybrid sold 466 units in January-April in the region.

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and way below the Tata Bolt.

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

Cars like the Land Rover Evoque, endorsed by Victoria Beckham, have more women customers than men.

India seen losing favour among global investors

India seen losing favour among global investors

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2016

Most sought-after market of the past few years doesn't feature among top bets in Asia, emerging markets

Cola brands get a health scare

Cola brands get a health scare

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2016

Giants like Pepsi and Coke are fast losing shelf-space to healthier, functional options.

Milk, mango flavour Coke's summer run

Milk, mango flavour Coke's summer run

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2016

The introduction of the two new products is an indication of the importance of India as a market.

'Earnings expectations still unrealistically high'

'Earnings expectations still unrealistically high'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2016

The long-term sustainability of the ongoing market rally is difficult as earnings growth remains a challenge, says Herald Van Der Linde, head of equity strategy, Asia-Pacific, at HSBC.