Sheetal Agarwal And Somasroy Chakraborty

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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.

Deutsche Bank's Bagga quits

Deutsche Bank's Bagga quits

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2014

It is also learnt that Deutche bank has initiated a search for a new head of its private wealth management business in India

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.

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2014

According to sources, a few hundred have been issued to Indian businessmen, celebrities and brand experts.

CVC meets United Bank, warns of strict action if found guilty

CVC meets United Bank, warns of strict action if found guilty

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2014

The Central Vigilance Committee has sought loan data from United Bank

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2014

Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

High returns, robust cash flow prompts analysts to remain upbeat on Icra

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2014

Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.

Reserve Bank to enforce strict regime on United Bank

Reserve Bank to enforce strict regime on United Bank

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

The Reserve Bank of india is likely to tell state-run United Bank of India (UBI), which has seen erosion of capital due to bad loans and higher provisioning to implement prompt corrective action.

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Govt banks develop cold feet on QIPs

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2014

Some lenders in talks with LIC for pvt placement

TCS expected to outperform again

TCS expected to outperform again

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2014

While TCS will see demand in the US and Europe, its local business is likely to be hit on poor IT spending.

HDFC Bank aims to offer 1 mn credit cards in 2014

HDFC Bank aims to offer 1 mn credit cards in 2014

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

Lender had 5.12 mn cards - almost a third of the total number of credit cards in the industry - at the end of November, 2013.

IT, pharma rally expected to continue

IT, pharma rally expected to continue

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Another year of strong performance by these export-oriented sectors likely as US economy revives and rupee is expected to be under pressure.

Muted growth likely for banks

Muted growth likely for banks

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2014

Loan defaults and restructuring to limit profits.

M&A deals continue to shrink in 2013

M&A deals continue to shrink in 2013

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2013

Outbound deal count in the current calendar year fell to 100 from 154 in 2012.

Value picks in mid-cap IT space

Value picks in mid-cap IT space

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2013

Given their growth prospects and reasonable valuations, Mindtree, Hexaware and NIIT remain top picks of most analysts.

Nifty50 show suggests end of downgrade cycle

Nifty50 show suggests end of downgrade cycle

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2013

The sharp fall in the rupee's value against the dollar during the July-September quarter, it turns out, has come as a boon for corporate earnings.

Foreign banks wait for norms on fully-owned subsidiaries

Foreign banks wait for norms on fully-owned subsidiaries

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2013

Currently, foreign lenders are present in India only through branches or representative offices.

Most IT stocks bleed despite good Q2 show

Most IT stocks bleed despite good Q2 show

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2013

Good performances by most information technology (IT) companies in the September quarter and improved forecasts notwithstanding, with the exception of Infosys, stocks of IT biggies such as TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies have fallen three to nine per cent since Infosys announced its earnings on October 11.

Why soft loans will be hard on the exchequer

Why soft loans will be hard on the exchequer

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2013

The government is somehow convinced that selective low-rate lending will stimulate demand and accelerate economic growth that plunged to a four-year low of 4.4 per cent in the first three months of 2013-14.

Banking sector revives Lehman fears

Banking sector revives Lehman fears

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2013

Though Indian banks don't have large exposure to subprime mortgages, analysts are worried at the rise in their restructured loan portfolios and deterioration in credit quality.