BUSINESS
Markets | Much-needed move by Sebi to prevent misuse of clients' shares by brokers
With the broking business in the doldrums, some brokers raise money by borrowing against clients’ shares
BUSINESS
Looking into Jet Airways’ black box for lessons to all stakeholders
The promoter, the management, the lenders, the strategic partner and the government were all flying blind
BUSINESS
Stars aligning: Why it makes more sense to go for a gold run!
With global uncertainties so high, even central banks are stocking up on gold
BUSINESS
Markets | Sebi's tightening of rules for rating agencies is likely to be a futile exercise
All the new rules will do is repackage the rating process
BUSINESS
Sebi needs a bloodhound, not another toothless watchdog
It’s time to crack down hard on errant auditors
BUSINESS
Why Sebi’s Rs 1 crore bait to trap insiders is unlikely to find any takers
The reward offered is too hedged by conditions to be enticing to whistle-blowers
BUSINESS
No country for individual investors; why DHFL should be made a test case for investor protection
Enough is enough: when will the authorities wake up and stop the wholesale duping of small investors?
BUSINESS
Sovit Manjani: An accountant's journey to becoming a systems trader
Journey of a trader is lonely. It's his efforts and strong self-belief that pulls him through. Sovit Manjani is an old school trader who relearnt everything in his late 30s to become a systems trader
BUSINESS
DHFL crisis must be contained by speedy action
Despite the warnings signs, banks and mutual funds have done precious little with their holdings of DHFL’s debt
BUSINESS
Markets | Markets rallying on a wing and a prayer
The faith-based rally has led to a yawning gap between valuations and earnings growth
BUSINESS
How Tasneem Mithaiwala, a single mother, fought all odds to become a full-time trader
In a male dominated trading arena Tasneem Mithaiwala has braved odds to become a successful trader. She believes women have all the skills to be a profitable traders.
BUSINESS
Markets | Q4 results reflect economic stress; strong govt action needed to justify current valuations
Reviving growth is imperative to help corporate India earn enough to justify such high valuations
BUSINESS
Markets| SEBI’s proposed buyback rule change no cure-all
The SEBI panel may have suggested keeping NBFCs out of the picture. But the problem looks to run deeper
BUSINESS
Markets | SEBI should accept Khan panel recos to boost foreign investor inflow
The regulator’s move to allow FPI investment in unlisted companies can bring in much needed smart money and revive entrepreneurship
BUSINESS
Markets | Election victory priced in, Modi’s action to decide the future trend
Markets will now look for concrete action from the Modi government to decide future trend
BUSINESS
Policy | MF play in commodities is a welcome step, but are fund houses ready?
Investing in commodities comes with its share of risks. Without an active options market, exposure to the futures market can be a dicey proposition.
MARKETS
Exit Polls | No near-term upside after Monday’s market rally discounts Modi’s return
It is better to stay clear of the market until the first budget is presented which will decide how the government will be tackling the numerous problems it has in hand.
BUSINESS
Markets | MSCI EM change will not have an impact on Indian markets
The Indian government should nevertheless take the rebalancing as a wake-up call to push India’s weight in the MSCI index higher
BUSINESS
Markets | How to trade the election verdict on May 23
Here are some options strategies that take into account all 3 post-election scenarios: a strong Modi government; a weak Modi government; and if no alliance/party gets a clear majority
BUSINESS
Markets | The recent market fall hints at more stress post elections
At present, there are more bets that the market will fall rather than go higher post elections.
BUSINESS
Markets | FPI in unlisted companies a welcome move
It will be a big boost to entrepreneurs in the country
BUSINESS
Kirubakaran Rajendran: An options trader who chose the automation route to success
It takes a lot to be a consistently successful trader. Few traders have made it to the level where they can quit their jobs and trade on a full-time basis. Taking this freedom by many notches higher is Kirubakaran Rajendran, who designed bots to do his trading for him.
BUSINESS
Capital Markets | SEBI’s NSE co-location case order is eyewash
For NSE the order is a blessing as it clears the way for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO).
BUSINESS
Self-development of dilapidated societies in Mumbai: Here's all you need to know
With nearly 5,800 redevelopment projects stuck in the city, self-development is being considered as a solution to the mess.
