Shishir Asthana

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The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating

The real reason why Reliance stock has taken a beating

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The numbers hidden behind the results tell a story of zero-return businesses and lower prospects for the core units

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Is ecommerce in India a bubble waiting to burst?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The sector will start making operating profits by 2020.

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is right about e-commerce bubble

Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is right about e-commerce bubble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Flipkart's model is a money guzzler

Why many think RBI's surprise rate cut is not positive

Why many think RBI's surprise rate cut is not positive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

he reason behind the cut in policy rate seems to be a slowing economy

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Reasons why Swiss franc's loss will be gold's gain

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Swiss National Bank shocked the currency markets on Thursday by abolishing their currency -- franc's three year-old cap of 1.20 per euro

Which way will the markets go in 2015? 5 things will decide

Which way will the markets go in 2015? 5 things will decide

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

India's macroeconomic environment is improving, but it is still not past the point where it can ignore the developments in the global markets

Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route

Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The changes in the ordinance have been made after taking inputs from states suggesting changes to the Act which would make it more industry-friendly

Why the US economy's growth numbers will keep world markets buoyant

Why the US economy's growth numbers will keep world markets buoyant

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

With rest of the world showing no signs of growth and headwinds ahead for US growth, chances are that we might continue to see central banks pumping money into their economies

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's interest rate dilemma

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's interest rate dilemma

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

It would be beneficial for the economy to hold on to high interest rates till inflation numbers are under control.

Infosys Q2 results: 5 key takeaways

Infosys Q2 results: 5 key takeaways

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

IT major Infosys on Friday announced a 3.1% increase in profit to Rs 3,096 cr, besides announcing a 1:1 share bonus

Here's why banks will rally again

Here's why banks will rally again

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Broking firm Jefferies says Indian financial system is now flooded with the kind of liquidity witnessed in 2005-07 and 2009-10

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

What makes Mallya a 'wilful defaulter'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Such classfication brings with a high cost, including closing of formal credit channels, and likely criminal proceedings.

Markets can hit the circuit either way today

Markets can hit the circuit either way today

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Options data indicates that markets will experience extreme volatility till a clear trend on election results emerges

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