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Investor wealth rises by over Rs 1 lakh cr as stocks zoom

Investor wealth rises by over Rs 1 lakh cr as stocks zoom

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Sensex took just five trading sessions to surpass the 36,000-level milestone, from 35,000.

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Investing in mutual funds: Why small is beautiful

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Experts say you may invest in small-sized funds and benefit from their nimbleness.

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Act says remuneration to directors and key managerial personnel should involve a balance between fixed and incentive pay.

Analysts bullish on Tata Motors despite JLR blip

Analysts bullish on Tata Motors despite JLR blip

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

JLR volumes could hit million units by 2019, stock trading at discount to other premium automakers

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

BHAG Inclusion BHAG

BHAG Inclusion BHAG

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

The goal of the Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low-Income Households, a panel chaired by Nachiket Mor that submitted its report to the Reserve Bank of India last week, is truly a BHAG.

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Economic recovery: Will India Inc get third time lucky?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This analysis is based on the quarterly earnings for 724 companies.

What you should do when markets crash

What you should do when markets crash

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

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

So, what lies ahead for the markets? A lot depends on these factors

So, what lies ahead for the markets? A lot depends on these factors

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Experts suggest domestic factors rather than the Greece crisis would determine the course of the Indian equities.

Chanda Kochhar and 'clawback provisions'

Chanda Kochhar and 'clawback provisions'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

'If she contests it, then these people will have to fight it in court.'

What is capital convertibility & how India should move towards it

What is capital convertibility & how India should move towards it

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The post-crisis debate on capital account management focuses on matching instruments with vulnerabilities.

Sensex, Nifty end lower on mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty end lower on mixed global cues

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Among the Sensex pack, Yes Bank, L&T, HDFC, RIL, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid and Coal India were the biggest losers -- falling up to 2.43 per cent.

Why Indian markets remained unscathed by Greece

Why Indian markets remained unscathed by Greece

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Brent crude prices fell to $57 a barrel on Monday from $62 a barrel.

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Don't buy PE-backed stocks blindly

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Though stocks backed by private equity investirs are likely to have higher governance standards, investors should do their own due-diligence, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

How Dalal Street may gain from European Central Bank stimulus

How Dalal Street may gain from European Central Bank stimulus

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

With commodity markets remaining soft and uncertain, it is likely the money will flow into equity markets with strong upsides, such as India.

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed breaker; instead it accelerated sales. Cars24 now enjoys more than 90 per cent market share among all other similar online transaction platforms. Dhruv Munjal traces the birth of this used-cars platform.

The challenge before India

The challenge before India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

A must-read excerpt from former RBI governor and former Rajya Sabha member Bimal Jalan's India: Priorities For The Future.

Asian Infra Investment Bank: An opportunity for India

Asian Infra Investment Bank: An opportunity for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

China's intended role for AIIB is not so different from the existing Western lenders like the World Bank.

Over half of BSE 500 stocks rode the bull in 2015

Over half of BSE 500 stocks rode the bull in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The S&P BSE Sensex has dipped five per cent, thus far, in CY15.

Why construction, IT and metal cos have huge debt

Why construction, IT and metal cos have huge debt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Operational income not covering even their interest expenses, finds study; analysts say if economy turns around, new equity issuances an option

FIIs' bearish bets weigh on market

FIIs' bearish bets weigh on market

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Besides foreign flows, corporate earnings and US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen's testimony to the nation's legislature are also likely to impact investor sentiment.

5 things to watch out for in TCS results

5 things to watch out for in TCS results

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

In July-Sept 2016-2017, TCS had missed street expectations with 7.8% growth in revenue.

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

What govt can do with Rs 176,000 cr transfer from RBI

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The windfall from RBI may be used to trim borrowing, help fund Rs 3.3 lakh crore capex plan, capitalise banks and provide fiscal stimulus to some stressed sectors, experts and economists said.

Can Indian markets absorb FII selling?

Can Indian markets absorb FII selling?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

'It is unlikely that foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) might increase their India allocation, given the overweight status for most FPIs.' 'Given the commentary from the Republican Party, an anti-imports approach means money will not flow out of the US.'

Politics behind India's growth projections

Politics behind India's growth projections

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Most forecasts do not have a track record of transparency and accuracy

Bull run continues, Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day

Bull run continues, Sensex, Nifty gain for 4th day

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Persistent capital inflows by domestic institutional investors and retail investors kept the markets in fine nick

Sensex ends 84 points higher; HUL, L&T up 2%

Sensex ends 84 points higher; HUL, L&T up 2%

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Gains were led by HUL on better-than-expected margins in March quarter and capital goods shares.

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Bhanu Pratap Sharma is new Banks Board Bureau chief

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Govt reconstitutes body, says will not interfere in senior PSB appointments

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

The 2 Raj Shahs America is talking about

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

One Raj Shah has been the top Indian American in the Obama administration; the other Raj Shah is poised to play a key role in the Trump administration.

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Key lessons for the new 'Planning Commission'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Creating many more half-decent jobs for the 10 million plus new entrants to the labour force each year must surely constitute the primary development challenge for India today.

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

How Leyland clawed back its market share

How Leyland clawed back its market share

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Increased truck sales, new models push Leyland's share to 34%, from 30.2% in the same quarter a year before.

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

'Carrot-and-stick economic model not workable in all countries'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Economist Deepak Nayyar says economic openness, while necessary, is not sufficient, and is conducive to development only when combined with industrial policy.

EPFO mulls setting up Workers' Bank

EPFO mulls setting up Workers' Bank

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

A part of Rs 6.5 lakh cr corpus may be used to set up Workers' Bank.

'It is not wise to be an inflation nutter'

'It is not wise to be an inflation nutter'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'People know if inflation is not within the tolerance band, then action will be taken so they do not expect inflation to rise above that.'

Pharma stocks on a booster dose

Pharma stocks on a booster dose

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Better-than-expected financial results in Q3 due to higher revenue growth and margins in key markets fuel the rally

Indian IT services market grows at slow pace

Indian IT services market grows at slow pace

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

IT services market in the country grew at a slower pace of 7.4 per cent to Rs 22,826.2 crore ($ 3.76 billion) in the January-June 2014 period, mainly due to political and economic uncertainty amid Lok Sabha polls, research firm IDC said.

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'It is very clear that Air India cannot be managed by the government.' 'Air India should be run as a separate profit entity.'

Markets hit an all-time high. Now what?

Markets hit an all-time high. Now what?

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Motilal Oswal of Motilal Oswal Financial Services tells Puneet Wadhwa why he thinks the current market levels will sustain.