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Goldman, Macquarie to pick up stake in PTC arm

Goldman, Macquarie to pick up stake in PTC arm

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

The companies will pick up 20 per cent each in PTC Financial Services, a non-banking finance company (NBFC). The total investments could be Rs 50-60 crore (Rs 500-600 million), including a premium of Rs 3-5 on a face value of Rs 10 a share, according to company executives.

Debt market at $1.5 trillion by 2016: Goldman

Debt market at $1.5 trillion by 2016: Goldman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The Indian corporate bond market with gradual pace of reforms may see roughly a four-fold rise in size to reach $1.5 trillion by 2016, according to a Goldman Sachs report on the debt market. Within this market, which is crucial for raising long term resources for infrastructure projects, the private bonds segment could grow nearly six fold from $100 billion to $575 billion.

Ola Electric's Rs 6,145-cr IPO fully subscribed on Day 2

Ola Electric's Rs 6,145-cr IPO fully subscribed on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Rs 6,145-crore initial public offer of electric two-wheeler company Ola Electric Mobility got fully subscribed on the second day of bidding on Monday, driven by demand from retail investors and non-institutional investors. The initial share sale received bids for 49,43,63,610 shares against 46,51,59,451 shares on offer, translating into 1.06 times subscription, according to the NSE data.

Oil may slip to $75 a barrel, says Goldman's Murti

Oil may slip to $75 a barrel, says Goldman's Murti

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Barely a month after he stunned the world by saying that oil prices will soon cross $200 per barrel, Goldman Sachs' ace oil analyst Arjun N Murti is now predicting that $200 levels for oil are unsustainable, and the demand for oil will drop drastically pulling down its price to around $75 per barrel.

Gold prices up 30% in 2024; set for best calendar year show in 10 yrs: WGC

Gold prices up 30% in 2024; set for best calendar year show in 10 yrs: WGC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Gold price outlook 2025: Gold prices that have climbed over 30 per cent so far in 2024 to Rs 7,300 per gram in the Indian markets (up 28 per cent in dollar terms till November-end), are set for their best calendar year performance in 10 years, suggests a recent report by World Gold Council (WGC). However, this stellar run, analysts believe, may not carry through till the end of 2025 in the backdrop of economic and geopolitical headwinds.

Galleon scam: US examining role of Rajat Gupta

Galleon scam: US examining role of Rajat Gupta

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The US government is examining the possible role of Goldman Sachs and well-known investment banker Rajat Gupta in the Galleon hedge fund insider trading scam, says a media report.

India will win 1 gold. How true are these Rio predictions?

India will win 1 gold. How true are these Rio predictions?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

The world's two largest economies, the United States and China, will again win most gold medals at the Olympics and Britain will push Russia into third place in the overall standings, Goldman Sachs predicted in a survey released on Monday.

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The first time India has seen two consecutive blockbuster IPO years.'

'Indian cos will be very selective in M&As'

'Indian cos will be very selective in M&As'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Sunil Sanghai, the head of the investment banking team speaks on Goldman Sachs' India plans, mergers and acquisitions, and the regulatory arena.

Goldman downgrades Indian stocks on growth concerns

Goldman downgrades Indian stocks on growth concerns

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating on Indian stocks to 'underweight'.

What are the Most Awaited IPOs of 2026?

What are the Most Awaited IPOs of 2026?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Several companies across sectors like finance, healthcare, wellness, retail technology, and asset management are bracing up to hit the D-street. With an unprecedented 1.7 lakh crore raised in 2025, the momentum is likely to sustain in 2026.

Rakesh Gangwal, family trust sell 5.7% stake in IndiGo for Rs 11,385 crore

Rakesh Gangwal, family trust sell 5.7% stake in IndiGo for Rs 11,385 crore

Rediff.com27 May 2025

InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal and his family trust on Tuesday sold a 5.7 per cent stake in the airline for about Rs 11,385 crore ($1.33 billion) through a block deal, according to sources. Apart from Gangwal, the Chinkerpoo Family Trust, whose trustees are Shobha Gangwal and JP Morgan Trust Company of Delaware, has also participated in the transaction for divesting its stake in IndiGo, the country's largest airline, the sources said.

Reforms to give India 110 million jobs in 10 years

Reforms to give India 110 million jobs in 10 years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The report said the Gujarat government amended the Industrial Disputes Act in 2004 to allow for greater flexibility in the labour market for special economic zones.

'Phenomenon That Takes Place Once In A Century'

'Phenomenon That Takes Place Once In A Century'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

This is the longest winning streak for gold in the last three decades.

Why India's economic growth will pick up in 2013

Why India's economic growth will pick up in 2013

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A decline in oil prices, improving demand situation in abroad markets and structural reforms at home will help Indian economy regain its high growth trajectory in the coming years, according to US investment banking giant Goldman Sachs.

'Rajaratnam had other source who leaked inside info'

'Rajaratnam had other source who leaked inside info'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Attorney David Frankel questioned Joseph Yanagisawa, an employee in Goldman Sachs's technology unit, about phone calls between the global banking giant's head of Asia Equity Sales David Loeb and Rajaratnam.

Rajat Gupta faces fresh charges

Rajat Gupta faces fresh charges

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Gupta's attorney has dismissed the charges.

Rajat Gupta not to testify in his own defense

Rajat Gupta not to testify in his own defense

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The move came two days after the lawyer said it was 'highly likely' that Gupta would take the witness stand in his trial.

PFC appoints merchant bankers for Rs 5,600 cr FPO

PFC appoints merchant bankers for Rs 5,600 cr FPO

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

State-run Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Thursday said it has appointed four merchant bankers - Goldman Sachs, JM Financial, DSP Merill Lynch and ICICI Securities - to manage the Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) follow-on public offer.

'Stimulus not enough to change growth outlook'

'Stimulus not enough to change growth outlook'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Goldman said India's economy is likely to expand by 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal and 5.8 per cent in 2009-10. The gross domestic product growth rate was 9 per cent in the previous fiscal.

SpiceJet to get $65 mn funding soon

SpiceJet to get $65 mn funding soon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Low-cost carrier SpiceJet will receive about $65 million within a week as the second tranche of investment by US private equity firm WL Ross and Co and by Goldman Sachs.

For market leadership, go green

For market leadership, go green

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Companies that effectively manage environmental, social and governance factors may be better equipped to achieve and retain market leadership, according to a new report by Goldman Sachs International, global banking and securities firm.

US court to rehear Rajat Gupta's appeal against conviction

US court to rehear Rajat Gupta's appeal against conviction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Rajat Gupta was convicted in 2012 of passing illegal tips about Goldman Sachs to Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam.

British American Tobacco sells 2.5% stake in ITC for Rs 12,927 crore

British American Tobacco sells 2.5% stake in ITC for Rs 12,927 crore

Rediff.com28 May 2025

British multinational BAT Plc on Wednesday trimmed its ownership in conglomerate ITC by divesting a 2.5 per cent stake for Rs 12,927 crore ($1.51 billion) through a block deal, according to a revised term sheet accessed by PTI. Following the stake sale, shares of ITC went lower by 1.15 per cent to trade at Rs 421.15 apiece on the NSE.

HDFC among world's 7 best firms

HDFC among world's 7 best firms

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has named housing loan major HDFC among world's seven best companies from the financial services space to sustain a competitive advantage in the long term, alongside global giants like Standard Chartered, HSBC and Morgan Stanley.

'ETF market attractive opportunity'

'ETF market attractive opportunity'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The growth will happen in the asset management market, as the Indian population is richer and economy would continue to grow.

Reliance invested $125 bn in capex in last 10 years

Reliance invested $125 bn in capex in last 10 years

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Reliance Industries Ltd invested over $125 billion in the last ten years as it undertook massive expansion in hydrocarbon and telecom businesses, a report said, estimating that the conglomerate's investments in the next three years would be in relatively less capex-heavy retail and upstream new energy. Reliance is coming out of a series of long and intensive capex cycles (hydrocarbons and telecom).

Rajat Gupta tipped off Galleon: <i>WSJ </I>

Rajat Gupta tipped off Galleon: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Goldman Sachs' director Rajat Gupta tipped off Raj Rajaratnam, an accused in insider trading scam, about a deal between Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway and the Wall Street giant, before the public announcement.

'RBI may go for a 0.50% rate cut by mid-2013'

'RBI may go for a 0.50% rate cut by mid-2013'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The RBI, in its last policy statement, had mentioned that 'headroom for further monetary easing remains quite limited' due to risks on account of the current account, and pressures on inflation.

Essar may join race for CSN's ore mines

Essar may join race for CSN's ore mines

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Essar Steel is likely to join the race for Brazilian miner and steelmaker CSN's Nacionale Minerios (Namisa), a fully integrated iron ore company. Sources close to the development said Goldman Sachs has approached Essar with the acquisition proposal and the company was considering it.

Economy to boom if India gets a stable govt

Economy to boom if India gets a stable govt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Global financial major Goldman Sachs expects the Indian economy to recover from slowdown in the second half of this fiscal, if a stable government is formed after General Elections.

Diverse expectations from RIL-BP deal

Diverse expectations from RIL-BP deal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

BP has valued Reliance Industries' (RIL) new exploration and production (E&P) business at around $25 billion (Rs 1,12,500 crore), according to Goldman Sachs.

WL Ross to invest $100 mn in Spicejet

WL Ross to invest $100 mn in Spicejet

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Shareholders of Spicejet including Royal Holding Services Ltd, Istithmar and Ajay Singh and Goldman Sachs, in capacity as a bondholder of the company, on Monday entered into definitive agreements with WL Ross & Co to this effect, Spicejet said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Govt clears 22 FDI proposals

Govt clears 22 FDI proposals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

International Finance Corporation will take up 18 per cent stake in domestic stocks and commodities brokerage firm Angel Infin Pvt Ltd for Rs 152 crore. US-based Goldman Sachs and Australia's Macquarie will pick 40 per cent stake in PTC India Financial Services Ltd, a non-banking financial arm of power trading firm PTC India Ltd, for Rs 155.74 crore (Rs 1.55 billion).

CNG price to go up Rs 10.6 a kg in April: Goldman

CNG price to go up Rs 10.6 a kg in April: Goldman

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The cost of CNG, which will be reduced by up to Rs 15 per kg in the next few days following a rejig in natural gas allocation, will go up by Rs 10.6 a kg in April, when domestic gas prices almost double.

Deutsche Bank is top I-bank in India

Deutsche Bank is top I-bank in India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

With a market share of 16.6 per cent in mergers and acquisitions and 14.2 per cent in fund raising through the equity route, the investment banking arm of the German financial behemoth has become the numero uno investment bank in the country.

'India to be middle class growth driver by 2020'

'India to be middle class growth driver by 2020'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

At present, China and India are important parts of explosive growth in global middle class, but they differ significantly as the transition to the middle class is occurring earlier and faster in China than in India as incomes have risen sharply. The middle class population in India, which is on the rise currently has expanded from 1 per cent in 2,000 to 5 per cent today.

SAT asks Sebi to pay up

SAT asks Sebi to pay up

Rediff.com16 May 2008

In a rare order, the Securities Appellate Tribunal on Thursday asked the Securities and Exchange Board of India to bear the costs amounting to Rs 100,000 in a case involving Goldman Sachs. A division bench of Justice N K Sodhi, Arun Bhargava and Utpal Bhattacharya imposed the penalty on the capital market regulator and set aside the adjudication order of September 8, 2006.

Nandigram: Top recruiters avoid IIM Calcutta

Nandigram: Top recruiters avoid IIM Calcutta

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The Nandigram fracas is taking a toll on placements at the oldest Indian Institute of Management (IIM), in Kolkata, with top-notch recruiters like Goldman Sachs deciding not to visit the campus this year for summer placements.

Will India beat the US economy?

Will India beat the US economy?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Global ratings agency Standard & Poor's has also raised India's sovereign credit rating to investment grade after a gap of nearly 16 years.