All stories by DEVANGSHU DATTA
Fascinating trends in crude oil prices are worth tracking
Rediff.com17 Nov 2014China is slowing down, Europe is barely afloat and the US is meeting a larger chunk of its own demand.
DLF stock: Is it a good time to buy?
Rediff.com12 Nov 2014There has also been some easing of norms, allowing foreign direct investment to come into relatively small projects of 20,000 sq metres.
Will 2014 be one of the best years for stock markets?
Rediff.com11 Nov 2014The longest winning streak was the six years between 2002-2007 when the Nifty moved from around 1,000 to over 6,000.
The markets' new Santa Claus
Rediff.com3 Nov 2014The Bank of Japan's action has nullified the effects of the end of the US' quantitative easing programme but the dependence of foreign institutional investors remains a concern
Tips to maximise profits from day-trading
Rediff.com30 Oct 2014Some traders make a reasonable living playing the day-trading game.
Harsh truths about child labour in India
Rediff.com22 Oct 2014If gender disparities are eroded with more women being better-educated, that pool also becomes smaller.
Global factors can play truant to the Indian economy
Rediff.com20 Oct 2014Technically speaking, US equities have seen net losses since January. India is strongly influenced by US trends.
Stay invested in the markets to make money
Rediff.com13 Oct 2014A 'timing plus SIP' method could match the commitment of x in ordinary months and commit say, 2x or 3x in months where there has been a big correction.
Market sentiments stable, but only just
Rediff.com6 Oct 2014As investors try to second-guess the US Fed, corporate and election results could have a bearing on market direction
Despite jitters, markets stay headstrong
Rediff.com22 Sep 2014Given the relative rates of gross domestic product growth, the differential will increase.
India can't grow as fast as China, Japan
Rediff.com22 Sep 2014High growth is also much easier to log in a small business than in a Reliance.
How internet, social media can transform the stock market
Rediff.com8 Sep 2014An individual might not be able to put together the data and number-crunching resources that institutional traders employ.
How India can achieve economic redemption
Rediff.com8 Sep 2014The optimism in global markets could help India as the rebound in GDP is expected to continue and get more broad-based.
Speed bump or smooth drive? What lies ahead for the auto sector
Rediff.com4 Sep 2014For an industry which saw sales shrinking in 2013-14, this is hope indeed.
Debt-funds can be an attractive alternative to fixed deposits
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014By November-December 2014, investors should also look at debt funds.
Stable interest rates will drive economic growth
Rediff.com18 Aug 2014But it is likely that campaign spending resulted in some positive activity through this period.
Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons
Rediff.com13 Aug 2014Liquidity, stable income generation, potential capital appreciation are the benefits from REITs
How interest rates impact the currency
Rediff.com11 Aug 2014Conversely a rate hike may have positive effects if it triggers currency appreciation.
Global factors spell trouble for the stock market
Rediff.com11 Aug 2014The market could be influenced by events elsewhere in the world and regardless of what happens to India's economy
Infra sector sees investment revival post the Budget
Rediff.com21 Jul 2014The shares could continue to see outperformance if the Budget assumptions are proved correct