He said no matter how much evolution happens in technology, India could never become a fully cashless economy.
The most sought-after IPOs of 2017-2018 reap handsome gains for investors, but will IPOs this year do well after listing?
Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms
The trade-war between the US and China is prompting investors to flee from risky assets, such as equities, to safe-haven bets, such as gold and treasuries
The market last tumbled 10% or more in December 2016 following demonetisation. The decline was followed by a sharp rebound. This time the chances of such a v-shaped recovery are less.
LIC's Rs 3,000 crore bid helped HAL reach the minimum 10 per cent dilution threshold required for listing, sources said
The challenge before the management is ensuring simultaneous disclosure of key information to stock exchanges and investigating agencies.
2017 saw the highest-ever mobilisation by way of IPOs of close to Rs 700 billion. The momentum is expected to continue this year as well.
The recent weakness in stock markets has provided an opportunity to buy quality stocks relatively cheaper
'When you have surplus cash flow and markets correct sharply, what options do you have other than buying good stocks?'
Overseas funds have been spooked by several policy measures taken by the government in the past few years
The move is meant to curb or reverse the export of India's financial markets to overseas trading platforms.
'The introduction of a tax on LTCG will be a deterrent for foreign investors and could potentially result in a movement of trading activity away from India to other offshore jurisdictions such as Singapore, which offer better tax rates and sophisticated financial products.'
After the peak of the rally, the 'champion sectors' tend to underperform or perform in line with the market
Despite uncertain times and market volatility ahead, investors should continue with their disciplined investing via SIPs.
Capital gains tax is no longer exempt even for investors coming via Mauritius, hence FPIs are now classifying it as interest income to save on taxes.
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.
The total AUM rose 40 per cent or Rs 6.3 lakh crore, to Rs 23 lakh crore at the end of November.
Experts say the market is more bullish on the BJP as it will ensure continuity in policymaking.
The improving earnings and economic outlook has titled the scales back in favour of Indian equities this year, reports Pavan Burugula.
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