All stories by DEVANGSHU DATTA
Given low Q3 expectations, Budget holds the key for the markets
Rediff.com7 Jan 2016Earnings growth is unlikely to see much recovery and sales revenues are also likely to remain muted
Markets in 2015: Gains for some, losses for many?
Rediff.com5 Jan 2016A market where prices are not likely to go up is excellent for the long-term investor.
Acche Din seems to have receded further and further
Rediff.com31 Dec 2015'Our prime minister has set a scorching pace. He's logged more airline miles than professional airline pilots... On his regular visits to Delhi, he has also signed files galore.' 'How much of this activity has translated into useful action on the ground,' asks Devangshu Datta.
Will 2016 be better than 2015 for the Indian economy?
Rediff.com28 Dec 2015For India, it is business as usual with the government muddling along.
How some traders in India make great returns
Rediff.com15 Dec 2015The market could consistently undervalue a certain kind of business.
Why India can't ban astrology
Rediff.com12 Dec 2015On the grounds of freedom of expression alone, astrology cannot be banned; it also provides a legal livelihood to lots of people.
Why GST is important for the economy
Rediff.com30 Nov 2015It's difficult to understand if GDP growth has actually improved.
Why 'satta market' is a big hit during elections
Rediff.com16 Nov 2015How to bet on elections
Rediff.com16 Nov 2015Given the Indian electoral system, the racecourse totaliser (tote) would be a near-ideal model for election betting.
Samvat 2072: Auto sector could see faster recovery
Rediff.com11 Nov 2015Samvat 2072: Auto sector could see faster recovery
Trends that made the markets nervous in 2015
Rediff.com2 Nov 2015The Indian stock market had rallied through the first fortnight of October but it gave back the bulk of its gains in the second half.
A liberal case against a uniform civil code
Rediff.com19 Oct 2015A constipated, constricting UCC would be worse than the current scenario of competing personal laws, says Devangshu Datta.
India's IIP has improved, can India Inc keep aside worries?
Rediff.com14 Oct 2015Historically, the IIP performance has shown little or no correlation to corporate performances.
At D-Street: Q2 earnings, RBI policy, inflation impact stock prices
Rediff.com8 Oct 2015Food prices are also expected to move up due to the poor monsoons.
Rate cuts positive, but can it help sustain India's premium valuation
Rediff.com30 Sep 2015If rate cuts are fully transmitted, and RBI continues to cut rates in 2016, and earnings growth picks up as well, current valuations may be justified. Otherwise, equity will remain over-valued, says Devangshu Datta.
'Diet is a personal choice'
Rediff.com21 Sep 2015There is hope for us non-vegetarians. At least some enlightened judges believe diet is a personal choice. Here's to Maansh Wapsi.
Bear market can be prolonged but investors needn't worry
Rediff.com7 Sep 2015The new series claims GDP grew at seven per cent between April and June 2015, while gross value added (GVA) grew at 7.1 per cent.
The politics of religious Census
Rediff.com7 Sep 2015For a country with a huge atheist vote bank, relatively few claim to be irreligious, says Devangshu Datta
Markets show signs of long-trend bear trends
Rediff.com27 Aug 2015The Nifty's put-call ratios are very bearish.
Benefits of lower crude oil prices
Rediff.com25 Aug 2015Low fuel prices to help oil marketing and refining sectors but upstream players will stay under pressure.