Samie Modak, Sundar Sethuraman

Stories by Samie Modak, Sundar Sethuraman

Nifty caps roller-coaster year just shy of 14,000-mark

Nifty caps roller-coaster year just shy of 14,000-mark

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2021

It took Nifty 25 sessions to cross 14,000 from 13,000-levels.

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.'

Rs 70,986 cr: Nov registers highest-ever FPI flows

Rs 70,986 cr: Nov registers highest-ever FPI flows

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2020

So far this month, another $4.5 billion (Rs 33,000 crore) has flown into domestic stocks.

Another mega IPO, Mrs Bectors Food subscribed 198 times

Another mega IPO, Mrs Bectors Food subscribed 198 times

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2020

The so-called high networth individual portion saw 620x more demand than shares on offer.

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.'

Burger King: Best listing day performance in over 3 years

Burger King: Best listing day performance in over 3 years

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2020

Through the IPO, Burger King has raised Rs 450 crore, which will be used to rollout new outlets and retire debt.

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.

Govt's move to pare stake in Axis Bank fuels hope of divestment by stealth

Govt's move to pare stake in Axis Bank fuels hope of divestment by stealth

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2020

Last week, govt sold shares worth Rs 220 crore in the open market without making a formal announcement. The deal came to light only this week.

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.

Sebi to relax norms for re-classification process

Sebi to relax norms for re-classification process

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

Maximum promoter holding to be eligible for reclassification to be raised from 10% to 15%; waiting time to be brought down to one month from three.

Why investors are regretting giving Gland Pharma IPO a miss

Why investors are regretting giving Gland Pharma IPO a miss

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2020

Gland Pharma, promoted by China's Fosun, has extended its gains, is up 40 per cent since its listing.

Morgan Stanley forecasts Sensex at 50,000 pts in 2021

Morgan Stanley forecasts Sensex at 50,000 pts in 2021

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2020

The brokerage believes the economic growth cycle is not fully priced in. It has revised upwards the earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Sensex.

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

After FPIs, domestic brokers' lobby voices concern over T+1 settlement

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2020

The move will increase working capital requirement for brokers, raise the work load on the system and will leave little room for contingencies.

Bankers stopped from sharing bidding data with investors

Bankers stopped from sharing bidding data with investors

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2020

Sebi has said investment banks should direct investors to original sources such as stock exchanges, where data is publicly available.

What is the actual FPI cap in Airtel at present?

What is the actual FPI cap in Airtel at present?

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2020

While Airtel has hiked the limit to 100 per cent in principle, the company needs to address some issues on overseas investment limits in subsidiaries, before the changes come into effect. Until then, the cap on foreign ownership will remain at 49 per cent under the automatic route.

IPOs come out of deep freezer as markets revive

IPOs come out of deep freezer as markets revive

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2020

More cos could join the likes of Burger King and Antony Waste in giving listing another shot.