Lower crude oil prices would impact India's inflation, CAD.
Financials were among the top losers along with Sun Pharma and index heavyweight Reliance Industries
It is surprising that central bankers around the world have cautioned the US Federal Reserve against raising rates.
Experts point to the bitter experience of countries including Mexico, Thailand, South Korea and Russia and desist from going forward with plans of issuance of such securities. They say rather than going abroad, the country should increase participation of foreign investor in the government securities which does not have any forex risk.
Indian markets ended on a lower note after the stimulus announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) failed to meet expectation.
Investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed meet outcome later today and July F&O expiry.
Keeps open the option to make payments in yen or yuan in the face of sanctions
However, independent economists are not as gung-ho as the finance ministry over the likelihood of deficit target being met this time around, says Indivjal Dhasmana.
Markets have witnessed a gap down opening mirroring losses in the global equities with US markets taking a hit on worries about the health of Chinese economy.
Indian equity markets registered their highest single-day percentage gains since early October.
Former Australian cricketer Dan Marsh has called on his country's side to consider George Bailey for selection for next year's tour of India
The renminbi is expected to weaken another 2 per cent in six months.
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.
China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Korea is considered essential in strengthening defence ties, enhancing economic cooperation and forging cultural ties between the two countries, says Dr Rahul Mishra
Rupee is seen to remain in the range of 67.50-68.80 in the short-term
Thinking big, China is changing the world order; with mixed priorities, we can but tag along, writes T J S George.
'...Unless we muck up our policies.' 'We have to become a modernised economy.' 'Our institutions should be stronger. And that is most important.' 'The rule of law should prevail and contracts should be enforced.' 'Above all, we have to recognise the importance of globalisation.' 'It is in our favour at this stage. We should grow and become globally competitive.'
Markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Holi and Good Friday, respectively.
'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.
Given the volatility of the global marketplace, India is already on a strong wicket and well poised to provide a lucrative option to foreign investors.
Gains were led by Tata Motors on robust Q1 earnings and HDFC Group shares.
New Delhi is approaching Gota with an open mind, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Rupee will weaken against the dollar in next 12 months, says Reuters poll.
Rajeev Srinivasan on how Indians are satisfied with illusions, not reality.
The 30-share Sensex ended up 248 points at a record closing high of 27,346.
BSE Metal and Capital Goods indices plunged over 2% followed by counters like Consumer Durables, Auto, Banks and Realty, all falling down between 1-2%.
The flow of economic news suggests that "good days" are not here as yet.
India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
Make in India has few advantages and some disadvatnages too.
The report documents allegations of reprisals and intimidation in 38 countries, some of which are members of the Human Rights Council.
The acquisition of stake in Progress Energy Resources Corp's shale gas assets and Pacific NorthWest LNG for 1 billion Canadian dollars ($900 million) marks IOC's maiden entry into North America.
The ballooning of crude prices has significantly increased the country's oil import bill and it can also lead to a worsening of the current account deficit and fiscal deficit for the domestic economy.
Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.
Stocks of companies having operations and exports to Europe were the top losers.
A steep decline in the Asian equities after crude oil fell to its lowest since September 2003 dented sentiments.
The Modi government's appalling inefficiency and lack of purpose stand exposed, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'The new government will have to contend with slowing economic growth, weak private investment, anaemic exports and vulnerable external imbalances, a stressed financial system, mounting fiscal pressures (including high government debt-to-GDP ratios) and an exceptionally bad employment situation,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.
The prospects for strong, sustained economic reforms do not appear to be promising in India.
Benchmark share indices ended at record closing highs, amid a volatile trading session on Monday, with IT majors leading the gains.
