Vishal Chhabria

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We have effected transformational changes, says NSE

We have effected transformational changes, says NSE

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2022

The National Stock Exchange (NSE), which is once again in the eye of a storm due to the co-location scandal, has said it has taken several transformational steps in the past few years on the regulatory, technological, and surveillance fronts to help improve stakeholder experience and to protect investors. Senior officials of the exchange briefed the media over the steps the exchange has taken on various fronts following changes at the helm with former managing director and chief executive officer Chitra Ramkrishna's ouster in December 2016. "Over the last few years, we have been looking to modernise and transform the entire value chain of technology.

Weird case of why L&T lost 14 large orders in India

Weird case of why L&T lost 14 large orders in India

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2021

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), India's largest construction and engineering player, has lost as many as 14 large orders in the country because companies that don't possess adequate technical expertise and experience, of late, have won the projects by bidding lower, claimed A M Naik, non-executive chairman of L&T. But the company has made up for the losses by winning projects overseas, where it has acquired a sizeable market share amid tough competition from large global players, he said.

'Are we out of the woods? No, but...'

'Are we out of the woods? No, but...'

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2021

'But we are much better than what we all had expected and planned, and what all the prophets of doom had predicted.'

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2021

'We are very watchful about inflation and growth. But the main challenge is economic revival and growth.'

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2021

'A strong foreign exchange reserve is the best safety net against global spillovers.'

Stocks: 'Returns will be much more modest'

Stocks: 'Returns will be much more modest'

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2020

'Valuations were depressed at 8,000 (Nifty 50 index) levels. It was a free ride to 12,000 levels.' 'What went down had to come up. Now fundamentals have to support further gains.'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Loan restructuring: 'Whoever needs relief should get it'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2020

'Mostly, the relief, if needed, would be for housing loans where a person has lost a job and is unable to pay his EMI or there has been a temporary salary cut.'

'The markets can always disappoint you'

'The markets can always disappoint you'

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2020

'People are doing a lot of trading.' 'Short-term euphoria can be seen.' 'Retail participation is best through MFs and PMS.'

'Markets have peaked out'

'Markets have peaked out'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2020

'Four times in Indian history, in 1992, 2000, 2007 and now, markets are at 25 times price-earnings.'

Corporate earnings may miss target for 11th straight year

Corporate earnings may miss target for 11th straight year

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2018

The bigger worry is that the miss for FY19 is likely to be significant even after assuming macro factors such as crude oil prices, rupee, input costs, and interest rates, do not worsen from the current levels, reports Vishal Chhabria.

Mukesh's 2025 vision sees Reliance doubling its growth

Mukesh's 2025 vision sees Reliance doubling its growth

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2018

The strong correlation between its sales (revenue or turnover) and crude oil prices (average for the financial year) suggests that Ambani may be proved right.

2 core skills a good leader must possess

2 core skills a good leader must possess

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2018

After 42 years at Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and different roles across Unilever's global operations, Harish Munwani, 65, retired as HUL's non-executive chairman. A day before Manwani bid adieu at HUL's 85th annual general meeting on Friday, he spoke to Viveat Susan Pinto & Vishal Chhabria on what kept him going at the firm and the challenges that await HUL.

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

EXPERT SPEAK: Which sectors to invest in and which to avoid

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2018

Despite the headwinds both on the domestic and global fronts, Ramesh S Damani, member, BSE and a prominent investor, says India will weather a global trade war better than a lot of other Asian countries.

What you should do when markets crash

What you should do when markets crash

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2018

Stick to export-focussed plays, large-caps, say analysts

Double-digit growth at Nestle: Over ambitious or realistic?

Double-digit growth at Nestle: Over ambitious or realistic?

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2017

The double-digit growth in itself is eye-popping, given the FMCG sector has seen low single-digit volume growth in recent times.

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

RBI rate cut: Why it's good news for investors

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2017

Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Maharashtra raises vehicle registration fee, Tamil Nadu ups entertainment tax

10 stocks you can bet on

10 stocks you can bet on

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2017

These consistent performers are expected to maintain momentum.

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Is India Inc prepared for GST?

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

In a conversation with Vishal Chhabria and Hamsini Karthik, Gautam Chhaochharia, executive director & head, India Research, UBS, explains why implementing goods and services tax (GST) may not be as disruptive as many perceive it to be. But, he warns investors shouldn't have high expectations on corporate earnings.

Are markets ripe for a steep correction?

Are markets ripe for a steep correction?

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

Number of stocks trading above 50 times and 100 times earnings are at record highs. When this happened in 2015 and 2016, the Sensex fell 22.6 per cent in a little over a year's time after peaking in January 2015, while it fell by 11.3 per cent in two months from its peak in September 2016.