All stories by Rajesh Bhayani
Analysts bullish on Bitcoins for 2017
Rediff.com27 Dec 2016Sentiment very bullish for 2017; prices could touch all-time peak of $1,161 soon and may double from present levels by the end of the year. Rajesh Bhayani reports.
Note ban raises Bitcoin hopes, but RBI plays safe
Rediff.com13 Dec 2016Exchanges believe its legal status may now change, with the government pushing for digitised transactions.
BSE to launch commodity derivative trades at GIFT City
Rediff.com2 Dec 2016The exchange, say sources, began mock trading from early October and around 250 Indian brokers have said they'd take membership of the international exchange.
I know what you did on Tuesday night, Piyush Goyal tells jewellers
Rediff.com29 Nov 2016The minister asked jewellers not to recover transaction charges for use of debit or credit cards from customers.
Is note ban behind ripples in global bullion market?
Rediff.com25 Nov 2016Real reason for crashing gold prices is not Trump victory, says expert.
Gold loses shine as most liquid asset status goes
Rediff.com24 Nov 2016The concept of gold as an asset capable of getting anytime money is evaporating.
Note ban spikes Indians' interest in Bitcoins
Rediff.com23 Nov 2016Following the surge in demand, Bitcoin is being quoted on Indian exchanges at 25-28 per cent higher than the international price, reports Rajesh Bhayani.
'Money pullback good for markets in the long run'
Rediff.com17 Nov 2016Have patience and bear with this turmoil. Do not panic. Buy at declines for the long term, says Nirmal Jain.
Scrapping notes will boost demand for gold
Rediff.com9 Nov 2016The Modi government's decision to demonetise Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes will drive up interest in the bullion market
He helps Indian banks raise money in London
Rediff.com26 Aug 2016In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story
Is India's love affair with gold over?
Rediff.com22 Aug 2016Imports in 2016 expected to be lowest in 7 years but experts don't rule out a revival in demand if the yellow metal's price falls
Gold imports halve in Jan-Jun
Rediff.com12 Jul 2016March was the worst month for gold imports because of a strike by jewellers over the imposition of an excise duty.
Gold seen as best bet abroad for now
Rediff.com28 Jun 2016Gold is seen as a preferred asset for all types of investors, even central banks.
Why the gold monetisation scheme is yet to take off
Rediff.com17 May 2016Only three or four tonnes is estimated to have been mobilised under the scheme.
World's first diamond trading exchange going live from today
Rediff.com5 May 2016This could change the way diamonds are traded.
Why tur dal is set to cost Rs 200 per kg again
Rediff.com26 Apr 2016Now, government is also contracting imports.
Silver still a preferred bet over yellow metal
Rediff.com25 Apr 2016Recent recovery in the white metal was reflected in a falling gold to silver price ratio.
Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery by Diwali
Rediff.com19 Apr 2016The Bill to amend the Bureau of Indian Standards Act has been passed.
Gold value-chain activity halted with new duties and strike
Rediff.com7 Apr 2016Duty changes in the Budget make refining unviable.
GIFT City expects relief from the companies law
Rediff.com2 Mar 2016The GIFT City management is in talks with Hong Kong, London, and Singapore arbitration centres