Running a SIP plan for more than six years almost completely eliminates the chances of earning negative returns.
RBI's status quo on rates disappoints economists.
The Indian economy was on an impressive growth path through the first decade of this century till it was brought to an abrupt halt by the policy inertia during UPA2 and the Modi government's inability to restore economic and financial momentum. Fascinating glimpses of what went wrong from Puja Mehra's must-read book The Lost Decade: How India's Growth Story Devolved Into Growth Without A Story.
The guidelines say sellers will be solely responsible for warranties and guarantees.
Its rich valuation with a PE of 62 times raises downside risk for investors
No, they are not you or me, says Geetanjali Krishna.
The Indian basket represents the price of Oman and Dubai sour grade crude.
A vilification campaign against Rosneft has begun in right earnest, says M K Bhadrakumar.
'Voters did not turn up in large numbers in Bangalore.' 'If more voters of Bangalore had come to vote, we would definitely have reached the magic figure.'
A one rupee per litre cut in taxes would result in revenues being hit by Rs 30,000 crore on an annualised basis.
The recognition that content - video in particular - will be the next big thing in the telecom wars requires no rocket science.
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UBS said it remained bullish on India and it may be early to book profits.
Improve speed of delivery, introduce smaller packs, create greater value
The drop in oil to around $50 a barrel this year has triggered steep cutbacks in production of US shale oil
India has not been able to compete with countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.
Many likely to be in trouble if restive consumers also petition the courts.
Credit profiles have turned healthier from a year ago
'India easily remains one among the more attractive large economies, with high growth and stable/improving macros, as a top investment destination.' 'We are looking pretty good.'
The Reserve Bank of India held its policy rate at 7.25 percent on Tuesday.
Demand to remain high with festive season ahead and ongoing price fall
These funds give the wealthy an option to invest in strategies that other equity products like mutual funds and portfolio management services cannot, says Nishant Agarwal.
'As he has no executive track record, so far, he is all talk and hence essentially a braggart and a bigot.' 'That he is described as the 'Trump of the tropics' should give a shorthand summary to what he stands for on issues in general,' points out Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former envoy to Brazil.
The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday attacked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi for making an emotional pitch to garner votes and claimed he had been compelled to do so as he had nothing to drive home about UPA government's performance.
The corporate income tax breaks make up a relatively small part of $80 billion in business giveaways.
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.
Mayank Ashar, managing director and chief executive officer, Cair India, says the reform momentum should continue and the industry should do its part too.
Though many fishermen were brought ashore safely and admitted to hospitals, many are yet to recover from the shock of wrestling the lashing waves and seeing death face-to-face.
As the global economy sways into uncertain territories and domestic prices almost certain to rise, Raghuram Rajan's ideas would have come in handy.
The initiative would provide double the relief announced by the states of UP and Maharashtra, the Punjab CM said.
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The CPI(M) on Thursday slammed the Planning Commission estimates on poverty levels in the country, saying these made "a mockery of life and death struggles" of the people, amidst continuous rise in prices and "massive" slashing of subsidies for the poor.
For retail investors who are into direct stocks, buying one when it enters the index can be a good strategy.
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The latest macro-economic numbers confirm the economy trundles along in a low growth trajectory, while inflation climbs.
This will violate the time-honoured convention that a government elected for a five-year tenure presents only five full Budgets, but the NDA government will no doubt present it as yet another initiative of Mr Modi.
The government plans to rationalise trade margins for many other medical devices, besides stents and knee implants.
'According to the government's Economic Survey, the Indian state's generosity is not restricted to its poorest citizens. In fact, in many cases, the beneficiaries are disproportionately the well-off.'
The combination of sanctions, and low fuel prices is really hurting the Putin regime.
Shortage of seeds, threat of El Nino expected to restrict sowing.
Infrastructure and inflation targeting are expected to be top priorities for the new Reserve Bank of India governor, says A V Rajwade.
The BJP is the clear front-runner, the Congress is set for major introspection and the regional satraps' national aspirations may takes a beating.
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