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Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon
Ironically, bad loans and non-performing assets are on the rise in public sector banks in India, say sector watchers.
Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.
Anaysts recommend a 'buy' on Icra due to its positive outlook.
While TCS will see demand in the US and Europe, its local business is likely to be hit on poor IT spending.
Another year of strong performance by these export-oriented sectors likely as US economy revives and rupee is expected to be under pressure.
Given their growth prospects and reasonable valuations, Mindtree, Hexaware and NIIT remain top picks of most analysts.
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With uncertainty looming large over Indian markets, retail investors can increase their exposure to US funds.
The sharp fall in the rupee's value against the dollar during the July-September quarter, it turns out, has come as a boon for corporate earnings.
Good performances by most information technology (IT) companies in the September quarter and improved forecasts notwithstanding, with the exception of Infosys, stocks of IT biggies such as TCS, Wipro and HCL Technologies have fallen three to nine per cent since Infosys announced its earnings on October 11.
In January 2008, the Sensex hit then all-time high of 21,207 (closing high of 21,004 was achieved in November 2010).
Department seeks investor database on the suspicion of fictitious investors.
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As returns decline, with extent and time horizon uncertain, some of these investors look to shift to safer zones
Banking stocks, including top ones like State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda and Bank of India, among others, have fallen sharply in the last one month.
Brokers have only kept guarantees for which they have open positions.
The onus is on you to reject financial products that don't suit your needs.
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While cost pressures could partly offset the expected gains, given the currency hedging by companies the gains will not accrue immediately.
They can wait, as RBI has indicated the bonds could be linked to CPI in future.
These companies may recall loans in extreme cases; loan-to-value ratio stands at 60% but scrap value at 75%.
Interview with chief investment strategist, Reliance Capital.
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