Markets surged in late trades to snap five-day losing streak led by bank shares.
The upbeat earnings from Reliance Industries will set the tone for the truncated week ahead
There are chances of taps running dry and prices of fruits and vegetables spiking.
Though inflation, on the basis of the wholesale price index, is nowhere near the 1990-91 level of 10.26 per cent and India is in a much better position to check it, the greater integration of our economy with the globe has exposed it to a much higher risk of imported inflation.
Budget was a mild disappointment. Yet, the bull run continues.
Inflation targeting framework is now enshrined as a formal agreement by the government and the RBI; thus, it may seem that we are flogging a dead horse, says Soumya Kanti Ghosh.
It is far from clear that this GST will have the silver bullet effect that the "pure" GST would have provided, says Mihir S Sharma.
This is the BJP's first full-year Budget.
Make In India and the reduction in barriers of trade will potentially create a growth environment.
To cut interest rates, the central bank head has to open up a debate on inflation target revision.
After Raghuram Rajan leaves, the world for the succeeding RBI governors will be distinctly different.
RBI is likely to have reached broadly similar conclusions since it did cut rates, presumably to stimulate activity.
The real benefits can be seen when prices stabilise, preferably at levels acceptable to both consumers and producers.
When industrial output and inflation fall simultaneously, though it is both a piece of good and bad news, taken together they can signal clear signs of an economic slowdown.
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The GDP numbers destroy any hopes of an economic rally prior to the elections, and the installation of a new government.
If customers did not see value in what we provide them at the price point at which we provide these, they would not have been there with us in such a competitive market, says HDFC deputy managing director Paresh Sukthankar.
The WPI inflation stood at negative 2.4% in May 2015, compared with a negative 2.65% in April 2015.
This is a terrible situation for a growing economy to be in, and the central bank would be expected to act to correct the situation.
The combination of sanctions, and low fuel prices is really hurting the Putin regime.
With inflation figures expected to be well within RBI's target, there may be room for further rate cut.
Despite no change in interest rates, India's largest lender, State Bank of India, last week became among the latest to lower deposit rates, often a precursor to lower lending rates, something some banks have already done for certain consumer loans.
RBI could opt for a 'deep cut' after winning inflation war, say experts.
Sensex, Nifty end the day in red on unfavourable cues from global markets.
If oil prices rise, the government would face an uncomfortable political decision.
Benchmark 10-year bond yields hit a 13-month peak as bond traders priced in more aggressive monetary easing next year.
While proper financial planning is a subject in itself, in my experience, to increase levels of financial safety and security, a person needs to avoid a few basic mistakes, says Parag Raja
Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.
Most immediately, he pledged to move slowly if needed in winding down an oil window that provides dollars directly to state-run oil companies
Auto and realty shares were among the top Sensex gainers.
The 30-share Sensex ended 271 points higher to end at 28,930 and the 50-share Nifty climbed 76 points to close at 8,776.
Inflation and asset prices have eroded the value of money.
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Else, more capital outflow and pressure on rupee likely.
The Sensex ended 290 points higher at 29,095 mark and the Nifty gained 94 points to close at 8,806 levels.
China's devaluation creates new risk in global financial markets and could prolong the West's slowdown.
Gold has pushed lower as a result of Chinese selling.
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During April-February, the index of industrial production, a measure of factory activity, declined 0.1 per cent compared with a 0.9 per cent growth in the corresponding period of 2012-13.
Markets extended losses to end 1.5% down on Tuesday, amid weak global cues, after investors turned cautious ahead of key economic data and booked profits in rate sensitive shares while the further fall in the rupee continued to weigh on investor sent.
Movement of rupee and crude oil prices will also dictate the trend
Sensex eneded 374 points higher on rate cut expectation from the RBI.
Voices from the Treasury are clamouring for lowering rates as this would boost demand.
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