Clifford Alvares

Having addressed business, stock markets and personal finance for the last 18 years, Clifford Alvares has ridden the roller-coaster markets - up close and personal -successfully, traversing the downs and relishing the rises. The greater part of his journalistic ventures has gone into shaping articles about how to shape portfolios

Latest Articles By Clifford Alvares

The Merger Is A Great Platform, And Amazing Things Can Be Built On This: V Vaidyanathan

Clifford Alvares

Banking & Finance Banking

In a brief telephonic interview with BW Businessworld’s Clifford Alvares, V Vaidyanathan outlines his strategy, and much more on IDFC First’s future

Stepping Up To The Crease

Clifford Alvares

Banking & Finance Banking

Finally, V. Vaidyanathan converts his Capital First into a bank through merger with IDFC Bank. But in this new unforgiving banking environment, however, can he strike it big?

Packaging: A Repackaged Delivery

Clifford Alvares

Companies & Markets Sector Reports Packaging

Cosmo Films is increasing its value-added product offerings to ride out the storm in the polyfilms business

Services: An All-round Push

Clifford Alvares

Economy India

India’s services sector is rolling on. But key sectors such as financial services and hospitality need a big stimulus

HDFC Bank: The Best In Class

Clifford Alvares

Companies & Markets Sector Reports

HDFC Bank continues to plow a deep groove in the lending business, showcasing how banking is conducted

ICICI Bank: Turning Over A New Leaf

Clifford Alvares

Companies & Markets Sector Reports

ICICI Bank is investing in enhancing digital capabilities and focusing more on its retail business

SBI: Biggest Growth Catalyst

Clifford Alvares

Companies & Markets Sector Reports

With operations in every part of the country, SBI has built a massive asset base, feeding the India growth story

Reliance Industries: The Sky Is No Limit

Clifford Alvares

Companies & Markets Markets

Reliance is transforming itself into a new-age digital consumer behemoth

Where To Invest In 2019?

Clifford Alvares

Companies & Markets Markets Stock Market

Stocks can’t fly, bonds can’t tumble, gold may not shine, and real estate might not offer returns. 2019 promises to be an action-packed year, but with a cauldron of caution