India imports 1.2 billion barrels of oil, and oil prices are falling, falling...
The HR challenge seems to be one of the most important issues that RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will have to tackle.
Not only were Urjit and Rajan outsiders, they also hired laterally, bypassing the existing talent, especially in the field of economics
A staunch defender of demonetisation, it would be interesting to see how he handles the government's increasing demand for more cash from the RBI, and letting some weak banks get out of prompt corrective action.
For willful defaulters, change in ownership accompanied by punitive action against the defaulting management is the way to go.
'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'
The main reason was that CPI inflation would likely remain below 4 per cent till July.
'The years after the financial crisis of 2008 were tough for brokers as volumes dwindled and retail investors stayed away.'
There is polarisation among sectors with IT and healthcare receiving the lion's share of FPI money in the past two quarters.
Tension between the government, specially the finance ministry, and RBI is as old as the central bank itself.
The general nervousness because of the IL&FS default will prevail in the system for now.
'When the rupee was at 65 a dollar, we wanted to go to Thailand for a holiday.' 'Now at 72, we may find Goa much more attractive.' 'That's how correction happens.' 'If you don't let that correction happen, then it's a pressure cooker that bursts one day.'
Mahindra MF, which began operations in July 2016, is currently a bit-player and placed 31 among 42 fund houses, with assets under management of about Rs 4000 crore
At least a 25 basis points hike can be expected on the October 5 policy
In dollar terms, the Indian markets managed to climb back to 2008 levels only in January this year. The subsequent fall in the rupee because of emerging market woes has once again pushed the markets below their 2008 level in dollar terms.
Vijaya Bank assured employees that the service conditions 'will remain unaffected and staff benefits retained'
After the IT giant declared a bonus, investors selling shares may have to shell out 4-5 times more tax
Brokerage firm CLSA says in its interactions with government officials, measures such as the dollar-deposit scheme were under consideration.
Sebi may allow mutual funds to make use of covered calls as part of their equity strategy.
The rupee has depreciated 10.5 per cent against the dollar this year, making it Asia's worst-performing currency.
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