Samie Modak
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Samie Modak
Samie Modak is a market hawk with nearly two decades of experience. At Business Standard, he leads a dynamic team of reporters, turning complex market data into captivating stories. Off the clock, he's a tech geek, always up-to-date with the latest in gadgets, mobiles, and motorbikes. A sports enthusiast, he avidly follows cricket and tennis. With his blend of market expertise, tech passion, and sports fandom, he brings a fresh, engaging perspective to financial journalism.
Samie Modak is a market hawk with nearly two decades of experience. At Business Standard, he leads a dynamic team of reporters, turning complex market data into captivating stories. Off the clock, he's a tech geek, always up-to-date with the latest in gadgets, mobiles, and motorbikes. A sports enthusiast, he avidly follows cricket and tennis. With his blend of market expertise, tech passion, and sports fandom, he brings a fresh, engaging perspective to financial journalism.
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 "FIIs lent muscle to GSK Pharma open offer")
Scramble to buy tax-free bonds
Strong demand in secondary market drives down yields
 "Scramble to buy tax-free bonds")
Indices retreat from record highs as FIIs sell
Brokers said investors turned cautious ahead of next week's crucial data points
 "Indices retreat from record highs as FIIs sell")
Wonderla Holiday to raise Rs 180 cr in IPO
The issue, if successful, will be the first IPO of 2014
Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal may come under Sebi lens
Regulator likely to probe possible violation of insider-trading norms
 "Sun Pharma-Ranbaxy deal may come under Sebi lens")
Equity savings scheme a dud
Despite incentives to bring new investors into the stock market, RGESS finds very few takers in second year as well
 "Equity savings scheme a dud")
Sebi reverses margin curbs on currency trading
In July 2013, Sebi, in consultation with RBI, increased initial margins and extreme loss margins by 100% for USD-INR contracts in currency derivatives segment
 "Sebi reverses margin curbs on currency trading")
Govt ETF investors strike gold
Value of units up 13% from allotment price; trading on 10-stock index starts this Friday
 "Govt ETF investors strike gold")
Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings
Could address the concerns over Companies Act provision on the issue
 "Sebi's merger veto to block back-door delistings")
Fate of 2014's first IPO sign of pain in primary market
Experts say revival could be some time away
 "Fate of 2014's first IPO sign of pain in primary market")
GDRs end flat, but RIL stock might see pressure today
RIL's GDR on the London Stock Exchange rose 0.75% to $29.61, after coming off a high of $29.84
Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales
Rs 5,500-cr Axis Bank stake sale, Rs 3,000-cr CPSE exchange-traded fund sail through
 "Investors lap up govt's big-ticket share sales")
Sebi hikes fees it levies on market intermediaries
Regulator says impact on investors will be 'minimal'
Loha Ispat lowers IPO price, extends date
First IPO of the calendar year is struggling to garner full subscription
Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF
Technically, this is the first time the government is divesting through the MF route
 "Retail investors may be unable to tap govt ETF")
Insurers lap up CPSE ETF anchor book
Bulk of Rs 800-odd crore raised by the CPSE ETF has come from six insurance companies
 "Insurers lap up CPSE ETF anchor book")
Sebi may tighten public shareholding norms for bourses
Decision likely at March 20 board meeting; fee hike also in the offing
CPSE ETF opens for subscription today
Final divestment for FY14; govt hopes this route would keep the usual short-sellers at bay
 "CPSE ETF opens for subscription today")
MCX-SX terms reports of board members quitting 'speculative'
Says today's board meeting was planned in advance, not an emergency
 "MCX-SX terms reports of board members quitting 'speculative'")
Disinvestment ETF to hit market next week
Expected to fetch the govt Rs 3,000 cr
