'Macro headwinds are rising for Indian equities in the form of rising commodity prices, especially oil, depreciating rupee, fiscal challenges, election-related uncertainty and upside risks to inflation'
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) -- with free-float market cap of over Rs 3 trillion -- have the highest weight in the Sensex and the Nifty.
The stocks could tank more than what it did after the United Progressive Alliance-1 came to power in 2004, as the market has not yet priced in a Bharatiya Janata Party defeat, says Raj Bhatt.
Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.
IT major nears $100 bn m-cap, accounts for 61% of the group's combined valuation.
Despite various challenges, the past year was a good one, says Bruce Cleaver, chief executive officer of the De Beers Group, the global corporation that has been the leading one in all aspects of the diamond trade for over a century.
Sugar prices in October were Rs 36-37 a kg, from where they fell by Rs 8-9 per kg.
Gold prices this year are higher than last year, and the goods and services tax is an additional burden for consumers
'As an investor, I either have to exit my investments in the next three months or use dark pools or cash to transact. For a normal investor, it will be almost impossible to transact in bitcoin and other digital currencies.'
The average difference in expense ratios between a regular and direct plan is 100 to 120 basis points. For those who need hand holding, spend the 100 to 120 basis points and get advice on the right schemes that suit you. Don't land up buying a scheme with low expense, but lower returns.
Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.
The most sought-after IPOs of 2017-2018 reap handsome gains for investors, but will IPOs this year do well after listing?
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.
Cryptocurrency exchanges face issues with their current bank accounts.
LIC's Rs 3,000 crore bid helped HAL reach the minimum 10 per cent dilution threshold required for listing, sources said
Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds
Measure to be implemented in metros first, followed by state capitals, district HQs and rest of country
There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties
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 scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing
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