Shrimi Choudhary &Amp;Amp; Samie Modak

Stories by Shrimi Choudhary &Amp;Amp; Samie Modak

Rough ride for markets in 2018

Rough ride for markets in 2018

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2018

2018 has been a disappointing and highly volatile year for equity investors.

Brokers send Budget wishlist to Sebi

Brokers send Budget wishlist to Sebi

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2018

'Extensive thought has been put in, and we have pondered over each and every suggestions and demands received from our members.'

Will the Sensex climb to the magical 40,000-mark in 2019?

Will the Sensex climb to the magical 40,000-mark in 2019?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2018

French investment bank BNP Paribas said India's earnings growth potential is around 14-15 per cent

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Undisclosed foreign assets and funds worth Rs 350 crore detected; these are separate entities from those featured in Panama Leaks and Paradise Papers

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2018

Tax sleuths have detected over Rs 52 crore of unexplained cash in jewellers' bank accounts

Investors warned against dealing with foreign trading portals

Investors warned against dealing with foreign trading portals

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The inherent complexity of the products offered by such firms, web portals, and platforms may not suit the risk profile of investors and their excessive leverage can result in significant losses to investors

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The Financial Stability and Development Council meeting on Tuesday started with an air of tension in the room. An official present described the participants' body language as "tetchy". However, once presentations and discussions begun, the mood considerably eased.

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

Sebi's surveillance department has red-flagged unusual trading patterns in some stocks. Shares of some companies were seen going up ahead of a sharp sell-off.

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Sebi to crack down on 'mule accounts'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

The regulator is also planning to widen the ambit of 'deemed fraudulent activities'.

India's skewed growth story

India's skewed growth story

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

More than 90 per cent of India's population belongs to the base tier (less than $10,000, or about Rs 730,000) when it comes to the distribution of wealth.

Why Sebi, staffers are at loggerheads

Why Sebi, staffers are at loggerheads

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

Employees allege breach of transfer policy, accuses HR of non-transparency; protests to resume on October 22

Chanda Kochhar seeks more time to appear before Sebi for a personal hearing

Chanda Kochhar seeks more time to appear before Sebi for a personal hearing

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

Kochhar has been issued a showcause notice by the regulator for alleged violation of the code of conduct.

2018 gains wiped out from Indian markets

2018 gains wiped out from Indian markets

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2018

Slide in the rupee, surging oil prices, and rising bond yields have triggered the latest fall in the market.

Sebi probes crash in mid-caps

Sebi probes crash in mid-caps

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2018

Operator syndicate could be behind stock hammering, suspects regulator.

Markets stare at worst-ever FPI sell-off in 2018

Markets stare at worst-ever FPI sell-off in 2018

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2018

Not just India, but Asian peers such as Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and The Philippines have seen sharp FPI outflows this year

Midcaps, smallcaps see biggest monthly fall since October 2008

Midcaps, smallcaps see biggest monthly fall since October 2008

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2018

'The velocity of the market correction in September was so fierce that 9 stocks declined for every one that advanced,' reveals Samie Modak.

Market volatility takes sheen off IPOs

Market volatility takes sheen off IPOs

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2018

The Centre has set a steep divestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for 2018-19. In the first six months, it has managed to mop up less than Rs 10,000 crore.

Why stock markets saw one of the most volatile days this decade

Why stock markets saw one of the most volatile days this decade

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2018

'It is easy to dramatise the events of today, but it is far more important to focus on the fact that we have a radically overvalued financial sector. It is a house of cards.'

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Lehman@10: The ghost continues to haunt emerging markets

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2018

In dollar terms, the Indian markets managed to climb back to 2008 levels only in January this year. The subsequent fall in the rupee because of emerging market woes has once again pushed the markets below their 2008 level in dollar terms.

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rana Kapoor to remain Yes Bank chief till January end

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

The RBI has cited corporate governance and regulatory issues for not extending Kapoor's term. Further, the lender has been directed to search for a successor.