All stories by DEVANGSHU DATTA
Why it makes sense to stay away from equities for now
Rediff.com17 Aug 2016It is only 'zero-cost' money from FPIs that is keeping the market afloat
RBI policy mildly positive, but here are three key issues to monitor
Rediff.com10 Aug 2016The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.
Nifty could run up to 9,000, if GST is passed
Rediff.com2 Aug 2016A logjam on the GST front could turn things upside down and turmoil in Gujarat might also have an adverse impact
Markets shrug off Brexit impact but will it last?
Rediff.com19 Jul 2016Traders are waiting for the earnings season to kick off.
How the blockchain can transform the financial world
Rediff.com12 Jul 2016The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.
Volatility across equity, forex markets likely
Rediff.com14 Jun 2016The latest macro-data from India is disquieting
Dangers of rise in crude oil prices
Rediff.com13 Jun 2016The government has to take a call on reducing or retaining the excise rate.
Will the new Real Estate Act be a game changer?
Rediff.com11 May 2016The Act envisages that the states and Centre will formulate specific rules for real estate regulation.
Beware of political risk the India markets face!
Rediff.com9 May 2016It's easy to say investors should focus on fundamentals but this risk can have a significant and lasting impact
Is robust hiring in the offing?
Rediff.com26 Apr 2016As of now, 12 million Indians join the workforce every year.
RBI is likely to cut rates on April 5
Rediff.com4 Apr 2016The policy statement by the RBI governor is also expected to be upbeat.
Good time to dabble in cement, steel and construction stocks
Rediff.com24 Mar 2016These three industries might offer a roller-coaster ride and stocks would have to be held for a significant time.
Rate cuts are not a panacea for all ills
Rediff.com21 Mar 2016There are glaring anomalies with Indian data and that could lead to wrong policy prescriptions.
Why the stock traders need to be wary in short term
Rediff.com15 Mar 2016The global economy is fragile now. It continues to face both long-term and short-term issues.
Will the stock markets' relief rally last?
Rediff.com2 Mar 2016The Nifty had crashed to a new 21-month low of 6,825 while the Finance Minister was speaking.
The seeds of the Modi Sarkar's defeat
Rediff.com25 Feb 2016The government has displayed a tin ear in its responses to the JNU protests by using the sedition law -- and by encouraging lawyers who wear their political affiliations on their sleeves to display utter contempt for the Constitution. The Modi Sarkar has over three years of its term to run. But it may well have already sown the seeds of defeat,' says Devangshu Datta.
A surprise rate cut likely?
Rediff.com1 Feb 2016A rate cut will bring positive sentiment around the Budget.
Where are the markets headed?
Rediff.com29 Jan 2016Stocks below a certain size in terms of market capitalisation don't attract much institutional interest
The BIG problem Indian IT firms are facing
Rediff.com21 Jan 2016They need to upgrade their skills and become smaller, smarter organisations, says Devangshu Datta.
Market crash? A short-term bounce is on the cards
Rediff.com19 Jan 2016The bear market has lasted 10 months and the Nifty is down by over 20 per cent from its all-time peak of 9,119 in March 2015.