Sundar Sethuraman, Ajinkya Kawale

Stories by Sundar Sethuraman, Ajinkya Kawale

Lenders tap alternative data as next frontier in credit fraud fight

Lenders tap alternative data as next frontier in credit fraud fight

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2025

Risk assessment platforms are increasingly using diverse data sources to help lenders identify groups attempting to access credit from regulated entities and to improve the process of evaluating new-to-credit (NTC) users.

IPO Boom Faces Reality Check Amid Market Volatility

IPO Boom Faces Reality Check Amid Market Volatility

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2025

More than a third of 83 mainboard IPOs this year ended their debut sessions in the red, with losses of up to 35 per cent.

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

Trump Tariffs Dim Diamond City's Diwali Sparkle

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

For both polishing unit operators and diamond merchants, the US is still the biggest export destination: Three in every 10 diamonds polished in India end up in American stores.

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

'To Avoid Liquidity Risks, You Must Have A Meaningful Presence In Equities'

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

'Equities may not outperform every year, but if they do so seven times out of 10, it's an asset class worth relying on.'

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

This marks the strongest DRHP filing tally since 1996, when 428 firms sought to enter India's equity markets.

Urgent Need For Data Sovereignty

Urgent Need For Data Sovereignty

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2025

'When global politics has some intervention on the core software one uses, and if you are cut off from your own data in critical workflows, sovereignty is no longer optional. It becomes a necessity.'

LG India signals 'future-ready' push with Rs 11.6K cr IPO

LG India signals 'future-ready' push with Rs 11.6K cr IPO

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

For LG Electronics India, the Rs 11,607 crore initial public offering (IPO) is not just a fundraising exercise. The company's senior executives describe it as a step towards becoming "future-ready", showcasing financial strength while preparing for the next phase of growth in a market they see as still underpenetrated.

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2025

'This marks a turning point for Paytm, with the regulatory environment looking much clearer than it has been in the last two years.'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'Every parent should rethink their decisions to send their children to the US.'

'IPOs Get Launched When Market Is Bullish'

'IPOs Get Launched When Market Is Bullish'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

'If not bullish, volatility should be minimal.'

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2025

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running.

H1B Crisis: Rs 85,500 Cr Wiped Out From IT Stocks

H1B Crisis: Rs 85,500 Cr Wiped Out From IT Stocks

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2025

'It's better to stay away from large IT stocks until there is clarity on tariffs.'

India Has 73 Unicorns; RMGs Knocked Out

India Has 73 Unicorns; RMGs Knocked Out

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

RMG firms Dream11, Games24x7, Gameskraft and MPL lost unicorn status after the gaming ban while fintech players led 11 new unicorns added in 2025.

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

If implemented in India, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues.

20 Million UPI AutoPay Revoked Monthly

20 Million UPI AutoPay Revoked Monthly

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2025

'There is a debit execution failure which is because there is not enough money in the user's bank account.'

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

'US Is An Important Market For Us'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2025

Businesses are testing new markets, tapping into domestic demand, and pushing the government for relief.

BharatPe Bets Big On Online Payments

BharatPe Bets Big On Online Payments

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'Our focus would be to onboard top 100 merchants in top 10 different segments.'

Rs 11.4 trn and counting, DII buying streak continues for 25th month

Rs 11.4 trn and counting, DII buying streak continues for 25th month

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2025

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) poured in Rs 94,829 crore of fresh money into Indian equities in August, the second-highest monthly inflow after record Rs 1.07 trillion influx in October 2024.

Can UPI Stay Free Forever?

Can UPI Stay Free Forever?

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2025

Several executives argue that UPI has the potential to grow tenfold, but warn that the absence of a monetisation model risks stagnating the real-time payments system, which has been recording all-time-high transaction volumes every year.

RMG Ban Will Be Clear Only When Rules Are Issued

RMG Ban Will Be Clear Only When Rules Are Issued

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2025

'Money moves in a web of transactions and payment addresses keep changing for offshore companies, which requires heightened monitoring measures.'