The growth premium India enjoyed has largely been lost.
Economic recovery is well under way in some advanced economies.
China's economy is worse than it really is, but then these are emblematic of the baffling self-congratulatory mood that exists in India today.
Assume that the rupee will trend lower over the next 10 years as India increases overseas sovereign exposures, and your long-term asset allocation should be geared to deal with this trend, suggests Devangshu Datta
Exports dipped 1.6 per cent to 8.95 trillion yuan.
While we have to hiss loudly and do the lunging bit to keep our foes on their toes, that's only a tactical matter. What is the strategic goal? What is the end game? In my opinion, there is only one possible end game: the unwinding of Pakistan into several pieces: Balochistan, Sind, Balawaristan (Gilgit, Baltistan, the rest of PoK), the Pashtun area Khyber Pakhtunwa which will merge with Afghanistan, and the rump Punjab, says Rajeev Srinivasan.
Board has also accepted the resignations of Marans.
This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.
Index heavyweights Reliance Industries, HDFC and Infosys were the top Sensex gainers.
While information technology companies will benefit, firms with high foreign borrowings or heavy dependence on imports will be hurt.
The highly anticipated matchup between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump finally happened, and it didn't disappoint. Here are all the highlights from the first presidential debate.
The fact that the US recovery needs an elaborate defence suggests that things are far from certain.
Falling for the first time in three days, the rupee today erased initial gains to end 15 paise lower at 62.43 against dollar on fag-end demand of the US currency from banks and importers, amid a tepid stock market.
The RBI has enough "fire power" to deal with the rupee volatility and will intervene in the forex market as and when required, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
Michelle Obama's favourite desi designer will not be dressing the incoming US First Lady.
The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 2.23 per cent. The Bank Nifty fell 3.59 per cent.
Some might contend that a candidate for being termed the most corrupt (or corrupting) country in the world is Switzerland.
The government planned to borrow 10-15 per cent of the total borrowing offshore. That works out to at least Rs 71,000 crore, or about $10.4 billion at Friday's exchange rate.
The Reserve Bank of India said on Sunday it would allow investors who sell their local shares to companies for conversion into ADRs and GDRs to keep the money from the sale in a foreign currency account.
The banks also received a warning from the rating agency Care, in February 2016, after Firestar's financials deteriorated.
West Bengal has a 2,200 km porous border with Bangladesh over 10 districts.
North Korean have proven to be priceless when measured in diplomatic currency at South Korea's Winter Games
A stronger dollar makes oil more expensive because it raises the cost for imports for most of the world's countries
As it is a highly liquid asset, central banks can afford to look past its short-term volatility to longer-run average returns.
Premium valuations era started in 2006 and went hand in hand with decline in the US interest rates
'There are a lot of positive things these reforms are bringing about and it is only a matter of some quarters before the growth rate picks up momentum.' 'Until then we need to be a little bit patient.'
Capital Goods shares ended mixed on the back of weak IIP numbers. L&T ended down 0.7% while BHEL ended with marginal gains.
Gold stocks in India are estimated to be over 20,000 tonnes at present.
Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender
Industry fears tougher US stance on IP after President Donald Trump asserted that foreign countries must pay a fair share for drug development costs. Aneesh Phadnis reports.
He said the US believes that when nations respect the rights of their neighbours and defend the interests of their people, they can better work together to secure the blessings of safety, prosperity and peace.
He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.
Indian Ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has stopped importing oil from Iran after the United States refused to extend exemption from sanctions earlier this month.
Any change in rates would mean more volatility; else, poll outcome-fuelled rally expected to continue.
'If Vajpayee's BJP saw a chance to redefine India's nuclear theology, Modi's BJP has scarcely paid any attention to it.'
The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.
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