Import bill for September rises to $3.5-4 billion as traders and retailers stock up the precious metal.
Over the past four quarters, the Sensex companies' earnings trajectory has improved sharply because of a weak rupee.
An alternative way is to make the Asba (Applications supported by blocked amount) facility compulsory for retail investors.
Many are now cheaper after stock splits. But look at key parameters
The sector needs to move away from such concepts.
A veteran bullion analyst expects monthly import to average 50 tonnes till December.
Despite the recent imposition of import rule and high duties, the yellow metal continues to attract buyers.
The category average return of mid-and-small-cap funds is 95 per cent.
HDFC, the pioneer, ICICI, the game-changer, and SBI, the original teaser, turned the market on its head.
They have put in $14 billion so far in 2014 but this could get slower if the US Fed raises rates; however, there are expectations on compensatory flows.
Two weeks ahead of October 1 deadline, Sebi likely to relax certain conditions.
It is a toss-up between liquidity and higher returns; if the tenure is more than three years, FMPs score.
Move aimed at avoiding crowding of public issues during the Centre's mega disinvestments in coming months.
The new iPhone siblings will be available in India about a week before Diwali, the country's biggest festival.
Buoyed by the success of secondary market, IPO market set to see high action
Short-term gains are always unpredictable.
Price correction over post-election peaks could throw disinvestment calculations awry.
Market experts say booking profits could be unwise. If you are nervous, go for dividend-yield stocks.
As of now, the custom duty on gold is 10 per cent.
Move aimed at boosting retail investor participation in disinvestment.
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