With just 11.8 per cent, the nation lags behind its neighbours and peers when it comes to women's representation in national legislatures.
A page called 'My First Vote For Modi' accounts for the largest number of ads by number (2,765). Another one called 'Bharat Ke Mann Ki Baat' was second (2,429). 'Namo Supporters' was third with 2,153 ads, reports Sachin P Mampatta.
While three of the top five FPIs - Capital, Government of Singapore, and Vanguard - have seen their investment value more than triple, India's benchmark indices have risen just 70%.
A combination of fewer listings and falling 'average daily traded value' contributed to the drag in Q3.
The country has been facing an ever-rising fiscal deficit, increasing debt and a hamstrung economy.
In 5 years, the AMC has clocked a growth rate of 40% with its AUM up nearly 4 times.
'Investors need to find out how the FMP's assets are distributed and ensure the investments are in high-quality names.'
'When I came here in 2002, I said you can grow at 8%.' 'And I was told that was crazy, and (now) here we are.'
Twenty-three of the 31 stocks in his publicly disclosed portfolio consist small-cap stocks. jhunjhunwala's portfolio rose 15.2% in Q3.
'NRI interest has gone up in the past three-four years.'
'If she contests it, then these people will have to fight it in court.'
'Rather than abolishing stamp duty as STT is already levied on all transactions, the government has de-facto imposed a state STT in the guise of stamp duty'
'People always short-change the resilience of the economy.'
As many as 104 listed companies have fewer independent directors than mandated by the regulations, according to the figures from Prime Database, reports Sachin P Mampatta.
Financial planners advise against putting capital to work by anticipating what might go up or down.
MFs have benefited from a shift to financial assets from physical assets like real estate and gold.
About 24 fund houses saw a decline in their debt AUMs in the past one year.
Average salary has grown faster than average business income for three of the last five years. This has implications in a country like India. Most people in India are self-employed, with 51.4% of the population falling in that bracket.
'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'
'The years after the financial crisis of 2008 were tough for brokers as volumes dwindled and retail investors stayed away.'
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