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Star fund managers jump ship even as assets soar

Star fund managers jump ship even as assets soar

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Exodus of top managers an unintended side effect of roaring MF industry

HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund: Should you invest?

HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund: Should you invest?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Given its focus on the real estate sector, financial planners feel this scheme is not meant for first-time investors and any investor should only have 5 to 10 per cent exposure to this fund.

Rush for unit-linked schemes

Rush for unit-linked schemes

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

MF assets rise to record-high of Rs 10.6 trln in Jul-Sep

MF assets rise to record-high of Rs 10.6 trln in Jul-Sep

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Mutual fund is an investment vehicle that is made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets.

UTI Mutual Fund continues to lead

UTI Mutual Fund continues to lead

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Even after the split, UTI Mutual Fund continues to hold the largest market share of 14.47 per cent closely followed by ICICI Prudential, HDFC Standard Life and Templeton in the over Rs 1,00,000 crore (Rs 1,000 billion) industry.

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Warren Buffett denies that Berkshire Hathaway 'too big to fail'

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Focus on Berkshire's size has grown over the years as it has amassed more than 80 businesses

God help our economy

God help our economy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Given Indian corporates's high indebtedness, new credit will be used for servicing loans rather than building factories. This is setting us up for more companies on life support and more zombie banks, warns Rahul Jacob.

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

'Can't book profits in stock markets. Need help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Assuring multiple choice

Assuring multiple choice

Rediff.com10 May 2003

Why IT firms are riding high!

Why IT firms are riding high!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

From acquiring creative agencies, to setting up onsite innovation centres and turning around BFSI with entirely new digital offerings, 2018 had seen the IT industry going from initial lows to new highs.

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'Perhaps the biggest change is in terms of mindset when it comes to the art of the possible when chasing.'
'A modern team knows that knocking off 120 runs in 10 overs is eminently possible.' 'When things click, that can translate into 450 in 50 overs,' says Devangshu Datta.

Leeway to infra funding will risk financial stability: Rajan

Leeway to infra funding will risk financial stability: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Rajan said too many infra projects do not have forex earnings thus are unable to pay in dollars or yen

Indians can invest up to $2,50,000 overseas annually

Indians can invest up to $2,50,000 overseas annually

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Encouraged by foreign exchange reserves touching record levels, the Reserve Bank on Tuesday doubled the annual overseas investment ceiling for individuals to $2,50,000.

1983 WC final was biggest disappointment of my career: Garner

1983 WC final was biggest disappointment of my career: Garner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Recalling the monumental upset when the mighty West Indies were stunned by India in the 1983 Prudential World Cup final, pacer Joel Garner said that the loss was the biggest disappointment of his decade-long cricket career.

Of Sudarshan Chakra, Shishupal, and PSU banks

Of Sudarshan Chakra, Shishupal, and PSU banks

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Does the Union government or the RBI see itself as Krishna beheading Shishupal and what will constitute the 101st or indeed the past many sins for which a Sudarshan Chakra will have to be used? More importantly, what are those sins?

Contingency plan ready for volatility on poll results: Rajan

Contingency plan ready for volatility on poll results: Rajan

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it has put in place contingency plans to infuse liquidity into the system to deal with any possible volatility in markets on Friday in view of the election results.

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'More than 900 companies believe that the majority of their employees worry about AI's role in potential job losses.' 'It makes employees anxious about working with machines or AI applications and fuels resistance to change,' says a Capgemini report.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

ICICI Bank net declines 16% at Rs 2,611 crore

ICICI Bank net declines 16% at Rs 2,611 crore

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The net non-performing assets on December 31, 2016 were Rs 20,155 crore compared to Rs 16,483 crore at September 30, 2016

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Jaitley should practise what he preaches

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'The government should refrain from 'adventurism' and 'megalomania'.' 'But this should be true of reckless government action against every Indian, whether or not they are wealthy or have access to the finance minister even when he is in hospital,' says Aakar Patel.

Maruti's Gujarat plan: Mutual Fund cos head to Sebi, LIC

Maruti's Gujarat plan: Mutual Fund cos head to Sebi, LIC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

LIC is one of the largest Indian shareholders in the country's largest car maker, with a 6.93% stake.

Funds find too much money chasing too few IPOs

Funds find too much money chasing too few IPOs

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

In the 52 newly listed companies since 2014, fund managers have a total investment of a mere 2.5 per cent of their assets under management.

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

SBI to continue in UK despite crackdown on foreign banks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

SBI, which has been operating in the UK for 95 years, said it is prepared to set aside 100 million pounds in ring-fenced capital and restructure its operations if that is necessary to keep operating on the high streets.

IPOs fly high, but little fresh equity

IPOs fly high, but little fresh equity

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

During the current financial year, 25 companies have raised Rs 28,220 crore through IPOs

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Since you are betting only on a few stocks, the risks are high.

Irdai plans to make insurers' listing a must

Irdai plans to make insurers' listing a must

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

General, life insurers with 8 & 10 yrs in biz, respectively, may have to list

Fitch sees moderate impact on GDP from notes ban

Fitch sees moderate impact on GDP from notes ban

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"A significant decline in the growth number for this quarter is highly likely, but for the fiscal year as a whole the decline may still be relatively moderate," Fitch Asia-Pacific Sovereigns Group Director Thomas Rookmaaker said.

'Axis Bank became a true universal lender under Shikha Sharma'

'Axis Bank became a true universal lender under Shikha Sharma'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Sharma would be 60 in November 2018, and would have completed 10 years as Axis Bank's CEO the following year in June.

RBI in the process to modify wilful defaulter definition

RBI in the process to modify wilful defaulter definition

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Recently, United Bank of India declared Kingfisher Airlines as well as some three of its directors as wilful defaulters.

Rajan cautions against debt waiver schemes

Rajan cautions against debt waiver schemes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

In his address at a conference of state secretaries, Rajan stressed the need to strengthen state-level coordination committees by ensuring participation, conducting meetings more frequently and sharing quality information among all stakeholders, including state government agencies.

RBI to impose strict limit on corporate lending

RBI to impose strict limit on corporate lending

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to impose stricter limits on how much a bank can lend to a single corporate group, a move aimed at curbing risk in the banking sector at a time when bad loans are on the rise.

RBI to lower ceiling on bank loans to a single corporate group

RBI to lower ceiling on bank loans to a single corporate group

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Two straight years of less than 5 percent economic expansion have led to a surge in bad loans for Indian lenders.

How the economy stands to gain from bank recapitalisation move

How the economy stands to gain from bank recapitalisation move

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The move will have cascading effects for lot of related sectors

40 years to the day: When Canada stunned a Chappell-led Australia

40 years to the day: When Canada stunned a Chappell-led Australia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The big names in the Aussies squad were tricked into partying hard a night before they lost to rookie, cricket-loving Canadians in a one-off One-day match.

Investing in debt funds, but afraid of risks?

Investing in debt funds, but afraid of risks?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

While debt funds have emerged as the flavour of the season, not all investors understand debt funds. So the best they can do is put trust in the fund manager and the fund house.