News for 'PE'

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

Yami Wraps Up 'Most Important Film'

Yami Wraps Up 'Most Important Film'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Ayushmmann enjoys a treat in Chandigarh... Nimrat spends time at home in Bikaner... Bhagyashree makes a short trip to the US...

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

PE, VC investment in education touches $93 mn

PE, VC investment in education touches $93 mn

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

According to Venture Intelligence, PE/VC investors have already invested $93 million in 10 education companies so far in 2011, led by a Rs 100 crore (about USD 22 million) investment in vocational training and placement firm Teamlease Services.

PE/VC investments into India from China, Hong Kong fall 72% in CY20

PE/VC investments into India from China, Hong Kong fall 72% in CY20

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The new PN3 norms and lack of clarity on what constitutes beneficial ownership are the primary reasons for the decline in investments from China and Hong Kong.

Largecap heavy funds back in reckoning as smallcap fever recedes

Largecap heavy funds back in reckoning as smallcap fever recedes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Net inflows into two of the 'lower risk' equity funds - largecaps and flexicaps - outpaced the flows into smallcap funds during January 2024 for the first time in 17 months. This is an indication that investors may now be shifting to the relatively safer largecap stocks after a sharp run up in the mid and smallcap spaces. Net inflows into large and flexicap funds were at Rs 3,730 crore last month against Rs 3,260 crore by smallcap schemes.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

PE players to get selective on deals

PE players to get selective on deals

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

Experts see company-specific transactions rather than sector-specific ones in the private equity dealings. More transactions & buyouts will result in PE firms acquiring controlling stakes in firms in 08. The PE activity will be tougher this year as it will be company-driven rather than sector-driven investing. Real estate will continue to be a focus sector followed by infrastructure. Analysts say that PE players bring a lot of value to a firm that is planning to go public.

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

Large Cap Funds A Good Buy In 2024

Large Cap Funds A Good Buy In 2024

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'From a risk-return perspective, large-cap funds may generate lower-than-historical average returns in 2024, whereas mid-, and small-cap funds hardly have any upside left.'

Gadkari Attends Pawar's Khane Pe Charcha

Gadkari Attends Pawar's Khane Pe Charcha

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Maharashtra MLAs were in New Delhi for a training programme in legislative procedure and Sharad Pawar -- the senior-most politician from the state -- hosted a dinner for the visitors at his bungalow in the national capital on Tuesday evening.

M&As become big for PE-backed firms

M&As become big for PE-backed firms

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Consolidation seems to the key word among private equity (PE) backed companies. In the first few months of 2011, about 20 merger & acquisition (M&A) deals worth $150 million took place.

Recent rally leaves little room for IT firms to disappoint

Recent rally leaves little room for IT firms to disappoint

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Analyst are cautious about the performance of IT services sector from January to March quarter (Q4) of FY24 and the first half (H1) of FY25. While the Bloomberg consensus on revenue implies the market is expecting 2-3 per cent growth on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis for the IT majors through FY25, the H1FY25 is likely to see even flatter returns, and Q4FY24 is likely to be poor. There is likely to be some recovery in the second half (H2FY25) but even so, there's a chance that the market will be overall disappointed.

'Pariksha Pe Charcha': Modi tells students exam isn't everything

'Pariksha Pe Charcha': Modi tells students exam isn't everything

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Reaching out to students across the country through the third edition of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, the PM told them not to get demotivated by temporary setbacks. He used examples from cricket, the Chandrayaan 2 mission and his own experiences and spoke on a range of issues, including exam stress and time management.

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

Stock basics: All you want to know about PE ratio

Stock basics: All you want to know about PE ratio

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

investors sometimes fail to understand the factors that determine it.

PE investments forecast to reach $17 bn soon

PE investments forecast to reach $17 bn soon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

According to 'India PE Report 2010', released by global consultancy Bain & Company, there is renewed confidence among the leading PE investors about the Indian market.

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.'

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

Traders brace for impact of Paytm crisis

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

It's mid-morning and the two-kilometre stretch from Rashbehari Avenue to Gariahat Market is bustling with activity. Dotted with saree shops and hawker stalls that sell everything, from hairpins, hangers and towels to hosiery, mobile phone covers and kurtas, this is one of South Kolkata's busiest shopping areas. And it is beginning to wake up to the Paytm crisis.

E-com start-up Dukaan lays off 90% staff for AI bot

E-com start-up Dukaan lays off 90% staff for AI bot

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

E-commerce startup Dukaan has replaced 90 per cent of its customer support team with an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, founder and CEO Suumit Shah informed on Tuesday. Attributing the decision to prioritising profitability, he said customer support costs reduced by 85 per cent while resolution time went down from over two hours to three minutes. "We had to lay off 90 per cent of our support team because of this AI chatbot. Tough? Yes. Necessary? Absolutely," Shah tweeted.

Private equity dealings at listed firms to face shareholders' test

Private equity dealings at listed firms to face shareholders' test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The special privileges granted to private equity (PE) investors by listed companies are set to go through shareholders' test. Under new rules introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), all such arrangements will require shareholders' nod by way of special resolutions. Legal experts say arrangements that are unfair to other public shareholders may not pass the muster.

Sachin's Marathi Satte Pe Satta!

Sachin's Marathi Satte Pe Satta!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

After his megahit Marathi film two years ago, Navra Maza Navsacha, Sachin is ready with another upcoming Marathi blockbuster, Amhi Satpute starring Supriya and Ashok Saraf.

Tech: Bengaluru may host 40% of PE investments

Tech: Bengaluru may host 40% of PE investments

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Around $7.5 billion is expected to come into India in the technology space by way of PE investment of which Bengaluru could net $3 billion.

Bikanervala to go for IPO in next three years

Bikanervala to go for IPO in next three years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Indian sweet, snack, and restaurant chain group Bikanervala, with revenues of over Rs 3,000 crore, is working towards an initial public offering (IPO) for its food company in the next three years. Before that, it could also bring in private equity (PE) investors. The low-profile Aggarwal family-owned group company, Bikanervala Foods (which also sells under the brand name Bikano), operates in the snack business.

PE funds help make India Inc transparent

PE funds help make India Inc transparent

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Mumbai-based Arch Pharma has raised $27 million from private equity funding in the last four years

Strong outlook to support Cummins India stock

Strong outlook to support Cummins India stock

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Genset manufacturer Cummins India has seen its share price rise by 45 per cent in the past three months. The management has reaffirmed that growth would be in double digits over the coming two fiscal years. Growth is expected to be driven by a pickup in domestic infrastructure spending.

PE not for small-ticket HNIs

PE not for small-ticket HNIs

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Three-four funds have recently collected money from Indian HNIs, with an average ticket size of anywhere between Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 1 crore.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Shahid Kapoor: Here Comes The Hotstepper!

Shahid Kapoor: Here Comes The Hotstepper!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

After a few heavy-duty parts, the 42 year old is ready to let his hair down and burn the dance floor once again in his upcoming rom-com, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, co-starring Kriti Sanon.

Queue for MF licences thins amid quick Sebi approval, withdrawals

Queue for MF licences thins amid quick Sebi approval, withdrawals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The queue for mutual fund (MF) licences has thinned down due to quick clearances by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) alongside applications being withdrawn amid regulatory changes. There were, at the end of September, only two pending MF applications: By AngelOne and Unifi Capital. By comparison, there were 11 applications lying before the market regulator at the start of calendar year 2023.

More than me, I am happy for my father: Sarfaraz

More than me, I am happy for my father: Sarfaraz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan made a dream debut, scoring 62 off 66 balls before he was unfortunately run out on Day 1 of the third Test in Rajkot.

India: Most favoured PE destination

India: Most favoured PE destination

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

India has emerged as the most favoured private equity destination attracting $1,239.22 million worth of investments in January, surpassing Asian giants like China and Japan, a study says.

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The verdict in the Google versus Epic Games antitrust case in the US has spread cheer among the Indian gaming and app developers. Ending a three-year legal battle, the San Francisco jury found that Google turned its Play app store and billing service into an illegal monopoly. American video game maker Epic Games, best known for Fortnite, had sued Google in 2020.

IIM-A students set up PE, VC interest club

IIM-A students set up PE, VC interest club

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

With around 50 students interested in being members, the club will be a forum for students interested in all aspects of private equity and venture capital. As part of formalising the club, the students are holding the first intra-institute event called the 'Zen of Investing', where the club plans to invite alumni working in the area of private equity, besides involving the faculty and students for the activity.

What Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America

What Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'I wish you were here to see for yourself what Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America.'

Bihar Ki Jaan, Manisha Rani

Bihar Ki Jaan, Manisha Rani

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

She believes in being the best version of herself.

PE investments up 27% to $3 bn in Jul-Sep quarter

PE investments up 27% to $3 bn in Jul-Sep quarter

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A quarterly study of PE investment activity based on data provided by Venture Intelligence, such funds in the third quarter of this year totalled $3.01 billion through 103 deals, according to the PwC MoneyTree India report.

Gold adds shine to PE portfolio

Gold adds shine to PE portfolio

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Low delinquency rates, huge demand attract investors to the unique gold financing sector.

Investing provident fund money in PE funds would be a disaster

Investing provident fund money in PE funds would be a disaster

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Private-equity funds made an average annual return of just 7 per cent between January 2007 and December 2013 while the Sensex was up 11 per cent.