About 60 per cent of net sown area of the country is rain-fed. With every one per cent deficit in rains, the country's gross domestic produce falls by 0.35 per cent.
Financial advisors say, not to get carried away by stocks that promise high returns in short time.
Gold is seen as a preferred asset for all types of investors, even central banks.
While rate cuts may increase churn between banks, these may not boost credit offtake meaningfully.
These consistent performers are expected to maintain momentum.
I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.
Analysts say lack of strong moves in stocks or sectors contributed to markets moving indecisively.
While office and mall properties enjoyed revival and saw some big PE deals, residential real estate was hit by double whammy - stagnating prices and demonetisation
'The recent US jobs report has eased fears of a hike in the Fed meeting.'
The markets tend to react six to eight months in advance
RBI said inflation in the second half of the current fiscal is projected at 2.7-3.2%. It retained its GDP forecast for the current fiscal at 7.4%
Every housing finance company, and every bank with a large housing finance exposure, will see loss of volumes in this quarter.
The parent entity, (Holdings) Ltd, have also expressed concern over the company's significant exposure to the airline.
Their net NPA as a proportion of net advances were 2.2 per cent, compared with 1.7 per during the same period a year earlier.
From zeroing in on the best means for stake dilution to moving beyond microfinance, Bandhan navigates a tough path. Namrata Acharya reports.
Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.
Most of the NBFCs do not take public deposits but that does not mean they cannot create systemic risks. The banking system has at least Rs 57,000 crore exposure to IL&FS. Haven't the banks invested public money in IL&FS papers, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
India made it mandatory for customers to disclose their tax code, or Permanent Account Number (PAN), for purchases above Rs 200,000.
The bank had posted a 14.9 per cent rise in deposits in FY13, with the last two quarters witnessing headwinds, partly due to the bank's decision to test the market by lowering its offering.
If the view is that rupee will depreciate, hedge your exposure by using forward cover
More than 30 entities, including brokers and high net worth individuals, have come under the scanner of market watchdog Sebi for unusual trading activities on the day of Lok Sabha election results.
The Federal Reserve must now ensure that higher inflation doesn't derail the US recovery.
The central bank's currency management will be critical over the next few months. A weaker rupee could help to revive exports. But, the currency must fall slowly and in controlled fashion, says Devangshu Datta.
It is high time to manoeuvre the rupee more effectively and predictably, even as it has to be recognised that such tweaking of the rupee needs to be accompanied by reforms to the real sector and factor markets.
A logjam on the GST front could turn things upside down and turmoil in Gujarat might also have an adverse impact
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Auto and realty shares were among the top Sensex gainers.
'With technology advancing rapidly, the need for branches is declining.'
However, the budget arithmetic is slightly optimistic.
Going ahead, the likely implementation of the goods and services tax bill in July and how the monsoons play out will have a bearing on India's demand for gold and gold jewellery
India will have the presidency of the BRICS' $100 billion New Development Bank for six years with headquarters in China that will become operational in about two years, a major step for reshaping the international financial system dominated by the West.
Investors in the 10% and 20% slabs can get better post-tax returns compared to a bank fixed deposit
Institutions will wait till there is more clarity on Budget.
'COPD causes an economic loss of Rs 35,000 crores.' 'We cannot afford to lose such a huge amount due to one disease.' 'COPD is a non-communicable disease and that's why it remained low in priority.' 'The time is right to shift the focus to COPD as HIV/AIDS and TB are under control. 'This badly neglected disease has become the second largest cause for deaths in India.' 'It is time for us to wake up and give due importance to this disease.'
For existing investors, it may be prudent to redeem their current investments in gilt or dynamic schemes and invest it in short-term funds, if the exit load is not very high, advises Malhar Majumder.
The most pressing issue facing the financial sector is the rising stock of non-performing assets in the banking system
Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating on Indian stocks to 'underweight'.
These have been selected based on the earnings growth prospects and favourable (buy) ratings by brokerages
HNIs are scrambling to do so, as they fear government might introduce inheritance tax. This haste could cost them dear, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh
Its rich valuation with a PE of 62 times raises downside risk for investors
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