Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Kejriwal's AAP challenged the old order.
Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.
Sushma Swaraj's suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing.
It could be a tough week In the run-up to such an event, the market is always nervous.
Financial planners also believe that retail investors should avoid the IPOs or direct stock route because it is too risky for them.
Select committees of the House have already submitted their reports
Senior leaders within the Congress now say the party could accommodate the government's argument that the GST rate cannot be stipulated within the Constitution.
For retail investors who are into direct stocks, buying one when it enters the index can be a good strategy.
While FMPs no longer offer the same short-term advantage, it is still a good product for the medium term.
The opposition, while not directly stalling Parliament, will insist all legislation goes to standing committees, delaying implementation.
Add a term plan with a child mutual fund for best results.
Banks and financial institutions provide 6-12 months of additional time, beyond which you need to negotiate.
The ruling party has indicated willingness to discuss opposition-sponsored motions on 'intolerance'; Jaitley has also shown willingness to accommodate concerns on GST
Amit Shah's formal leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party might have its days numbered, given the range of resentment now coming forth against him.
It's not easy to ignore the newspaper ads with Diwali offers.
As long as he enjoys the PM's blessings, the BJP president's position is safe.
The BJP's defeat in Bihar dents its hopes of improving its RS tally but the grand alliance victory could also present the first signs of tension when five JD-U members retire next year.
The party is counting on women voters and caste calculus, among others, to swing the crucial polls in its favour
Supreme Court allows more instruments to use the biometric card.
Unless unique, avoid investing in IPOs.
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