Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport
The rouble has been falling steadily since early November and collapsed earlier this month following a spectacular decline in the price of crude oil to five-year lows.
Bull run in the markets is likely to continue for next 5 years, says Motilal Oswal MD.
But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors
It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.
The market is abuzz about how the fabled investor got it wrong.
Few options that can help you plan taxes wisely.
This year, India bought 27.7% of the gold exported by Switzerland; in Jan, this was only 15%.
Crude oil's long price slide might be ending, feel some experts. Last Friday, the price of Brent crude, seen as a benchmark for what India uses, saw a low of $75.3 a barrel - it is now trading around $79. The fall has been nearly a third from its high seen in June, only five months earlier.
Marriage season will end in the next two months and import growth is likely to taper off
The bill on October 2013 was $1.01 billion for 38 tonnes.
Silver is emerging as a stronger bet for the long-term.
An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.
Cost is not the only factor that one should look at. It's best to keep investment and insurance apart
Move comes after agencies unearth several cases of misuse of the 80:20 scheme.
Experts said equity raising was also hampered due to flight of capital from foreign investors. FIIs have sold more $500 million (Rs 3,200 crore) in October.
Ask about the fund house's other schemes and how these have performed over time.
China has cast a long shadow on India's economy.
.jpg)
Government divestment reached record figures after the financial crisis, at the same time as promoters were required to bring down their stake in companies to 75 per cent or less.
Tendering the shares in an open offer will lead to higher taxation.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances