India's planned transition to electric vehicles will drastically affect the commodities market, says Aditya Gandhi
The total number of passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles) sold annually in the 1970s was 32,000 units - less than even one week's sales today.
'Even if the national security framework is to be threat-based, then the division of security threats between Pakistan and China is absurd. The two threats are one.'
BSE Mid-cap and BSE Small-cap lost 2.5% and 3.1% after oil prices soared
Sun Pharma was by far the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 8.13 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's at 4.92 per cent.
US-based General Motors plans to launch 40 new products in international markets including India, where it is focusing on a turnaround.
To merge arms, sell stake in combined entity to CIE for Rs 770 cr; to use proceeds to buy 13.5% in Spanish firm for Rs 740 cr
Investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed meet outcome later today and July F&O expiry.
Mahindra & Mahindra is in talks to buy a majority stake in Pininfarina.
Pharma major Lupin and mortgage lender HDFC were the top losers.
LG made official its latest line up -- the V series -- by unveiling the LG V10 mobile phone and interestingly the company decided to do away with the curved screen.
Sensex eneded 374 points higher on rate cut expectation from the RBI.
US stocks rose more than 1% on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 coming less than 2% below its record peak set last month.
Month-end dollar demand from importers resulted in the rupee touching a new all-time low on Wednesday against the dollar.
'The impression I get is bread and butter matters more than freedom and choice. And China is providing bread and butter in plenty.' Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com takes the road less travelled -- to Tibet.
Japan has the capital and needs to pull out of China, which has been its major destination. India, on the other hand, desperately needs capital especially for infrastructure, argues Rajeev Srinivasan.
Nifty is likely to remain under selling pressure unless and until it breach the 7,700-7,720 levels on closing basis.
The Sensex ended up 380 points at 27,888 and the Nifty advanced 111 points to end five points shy of 8,400.
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Of the 30-share Sensex pack, 15 today closed in the red
BSE Smallcap index outperformed the frontline indices to rise 0.6%, while the BSE Midcap was flat
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, ITC, NTPC, L&T and HDFC, all up 2% each
Tata Steel was the day's worst performer in the Sensex pack, plunging 3.25 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel at 3.05 per cent.
A majority of economists predicted RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan would leave policy rates unchanged on Tuesday and expected a dovish commentary, as crude oil prices and inflation cool off.
RIL, HDFC twins, M&M, Infosys among the top losers for the day.
India's captains of industry said they were disappointed at the exit of Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan.
The benchmark Nifty rallied 1,000 points or 17% from 7,000 in 78 trading sessions since May 12, till date to surpass the 8,000 mark.
Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.
Shares of ING Vysya Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank rallied by up to 6% on the BSE on reports that Kotak Mahindra Bank in final stages to buy the bank.
Companies are drawn to the parks by the infrastructure and ready-to-occupy land.
Markets recovered in late trades, amid firm European cues, led by rebound in financials and gains in IT shares.
Banks led the decline with Nifty Bank and BSE Bank index dropping over 3% each.
The Nikkei share average rose 2.6% to close at 15,195.77 points, more than recouping Tuesday's losses.
Broader market outperformed the headline indices with BSE Midcap and Smallcap finishing the day 1.22%, and 1.54% higher, respectively
Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates
The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian market and improve M&M's access to global markets
Barra says GM is working on putting out the right products here because it will be difficult to make a mark globally without India.
BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.
With its fluidic design, Santa Fe looks and powerful engine under the hood, Hyundai Creta is quite an interesting SUV
With the Sensex again nearing 28,000 points, investors can make good returns with a one-two year horizon.
