Samie Modak

Stories by Samie Modak

LIC saves the day for Rs 4200 crore IPO of Hindustan Aeronautics

LIC saves the day for Rs 4200 crore IPO of Hindustan Aeronautics

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

LIC's Rs 3,000 crore bid helped HAL reach the minimum 10 per cent dilution threshold required for listing, sources said

Achche din for IPO investors

Achche din for IPO investors

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

2017 saw the highest-ever mobilisation by way of IPOs of close to Rs 700 billion. The momentum is expected to continue this year as well.

Has bull market entered the last lap?

Has bull market entered the last lap?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

After the peak of the rally, the 'champion sectors' tend to underperform or perform in line with the market

As 8 states go to polls, markets likely to remain volatile in 2018

As 8 states go to polls, markets likely to remain volatile in 2018

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2017

Experts say the market is more bullish on the BJP as it will ensure continuity in policymaking.

Invested in stocks? Be ready for extreme market volatility

Invested in stocks? Be ready for extreme market volatility

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2017

The next key battle the market will watch out for will be in Congress-ruled Karnataka

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Bull run for Indian equities will continue in 2018

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2017

Equity strategists are basing their expectation on strong corporate earnings recovery, supportive global economic growth, and gradual improvement in business sentiment.

Made a killing in stocks? Algos could be behind it

Made a killing in stocks? Algos could be behind it

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2017

A little over 80 per cent of the orders placed on domestic stock markets are generated by algorithms. Samie Modak reports on the whats and whys of algos.

India's household wealth touches $5 trillion; M-cap rises 30%

India's household wealth touches $5 trillion; M-cap rises 30%

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2017

India's wealth grew by $451 billion, the eighth largest wealth gain globally.

Why fund managers are not happy with Sebi

Why fund managers are not happy with Sebi

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2017

The stock market regulator's definition of large, mid, and small-cap companies has irked mutual fund managers, reports Samie Modak.

'Earnings growth will need to pick up to attract foreign flows'

'Earnings growth will need to pick up to attract foreign flows'

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Given the strong growth in Asia and easy monetary stance taken by central banks other than the US Federal Reserve (US Fed), overseas investors will soon start re-investing in risky assets, says Abhiram Eleswarapu, head of equity research, BNP Paribas Securities India.

MFs inflows top Rs 20,000-cr for 2nd straight month

MFs inflows top Rs 20,000-cr for 2nd straight month

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2017

Total assets under management (AUM) for September stood at Rs 20.4 lakh crore compared with Rs 20.6 lakh crore at the end of August.

What spooked the markets on Friday?

What spooked the markets on Friday?

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2017

Market players said the sell-off was triggered by pessimism that the government may not be able to balance growth with macro-stability.

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Promoter stake in listed firms at 16-year low

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

For the first time since 2001, promoter stake in BSE 500 decisively below 50%

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Challenges before Vikram Limaye, the first outsider to head NSE

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

On one hand, Limaye will have to battle legacy issues, while, on the other hand, he will have to ensure that the exchange is able to maintain its leadership position.

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

When NSE faltered, why it was 'business as usual' at BSE

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO of BSE, says it is prudent for investors to deal with more than one exchange as a risk management strategy.

'The economy is showing signs of life'

'The economy is showing signs of life'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

Jonathan Garner, chief Asia and emerging markets equity strategist, Morgan Stanley, gives Samie Modak his assessment of the Indian economy after 3 years of Modi Sarkar.

Explained! The alleged fraud committed by Reliance Industries

Explained! The alleged fraud committed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

What was the fraud? Why did Sebi drag its feet on the order? What options does RIL have now? Samie Modak explains these and more.

100 days of note ban: Worst is over for markets

100 days of note ban: Worst is over for markets

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2017

Strong MF investments, stemming of FII outflows and positive earnings in Q3 have helped market, say analysts.

100 days of note ban: Worst is over for markets

100 days of note ban: Worst is over for markets

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2017

Strong MF investments, stemming of FII outflows and positive earnings in Q3 have helped market, say analysts.

NSE's new boss to get 8 cr pay

NSE's new boss to get 8 cr pay

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

Aditya Puri has a higher yearly pay of 9.7 crore, plus stock options, at HDFC Bank.