In the current economic scenario, most banks around the world have experienced some jitters and felt the jolt. However, some banks have managed to steer away from the storm and stay resistant to the troubles whirling around the sector.
IndiGo has confirmed the delivery of the next set of 25 ATR-72 jets and will be inducting around 10 planes by the end of this calendar year, making it the largest regional fleet operator in the country.
As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.
Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.
Indian consumers and oil companies are losing out because buying remains a government monopoly.
'The market position from here on is expected to go up'.
Rising prices of international coal - both coking and thermal - used in the making of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, respectively, are expected to have an impact on margins of metals companies in July-September quarter (Q2) as steel companies may see margins getting eroded, while the base firms could stand to benefit, said brokerages.
"Discussions are on; what is going on is something confidential between us and the Chinese," he said when the moderator at the Bloomberg India Economic Forum pressed the minister to give a clear status of the border situation.
Though startups find 17 mentions in the Budget speech of the finance minister, and have been promised tax exemptions, the reality is that only 2 per cent of the 4,648 applications received from startups for income tax exemption had been approved as of February 2019, according to an answer to a Parliament question. As India's startup space bubbles with activity - new, young players are tapping into opportunities opening up - there are local anti-portfolio stories circulating about investors missing opportunities in 'unicorns', or companies that have reached valuation of $ 1 billion, says Vandana Gombar.
The reason is believed to be a 19% increase in interest cost.
Amazon signed up Motorola as an exclusive brand partner for its new devices, which in turn helped it grow
The improving earnings and economic outlook has titled the scales back in favour of Indian equities this year, reports Pavan Burugula.
As lobbying and counter-lobbying intensify, right now, it looks like a T20 match, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'
Combined net profit of BSE500 companies at $ 63 bn is 2.3% of GDP; global average is 5%.
The government hopes the latest action will lead to banks also lowering the cost of borrowing for corporate and individual borrowers.
At present, six A320 Neo of IndiGo & GoAir are grounded waiting for engine replacement
Tata Group shares were among the top losers while Adani Ports emerged as the top gainer
Some of the firms that have witnessed major drop in analysts' coverage include Dish TV, YES Bank, and JSW Energy.
Aurobindo Pharma, Cadila Healthcare and Serum Institute are readying their vaccine candidates.
He said cheap valuations, improving sentiment and the ongoing reform momentum coupled with increased transparency due to the internet are driving investors to the Dalal Street.
The price difference between branded tea and loose tea has narrowed to a mere 5 per cent, helping the consumer to opt for branded labels. According to Bloomberg, the wholesale price index for tea in India gained 74 basis points from 128.30 in January to 222.50 at end of October this year. As a consequence, tea manufacturers in the wholesale and loose tea business, besides branded tea players, have increased prices.
Jim Rogers, expert financial consultant, predicts a US recession in the near future and advises sound investment in agriculture.
Oil sank to the lowest level in a month after shedding all of its gains from the US-Iran clash as traders waited to see whether any further hostilities will disrupt exports from the East Asia.
Oil imports are a third of India's total import bill.
The move is expected to help Nokia expand its presence in the key US market.
'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'
NBFCs are mainly dependent on funding their operation from their own cash flows.
Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.
While RCom owes Indian banks close to Rs 45,000 crore, Ambani has lost close to $408 million of personal wealth year-to-date until Tuesday.
Industrial countries cannot at this point wash their hands off developing economises and say we will do what we need to, and you do the adjustment you need to, says RBI Governor.
In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the LAC, New Delhi also asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.
Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.
Indian companies typically have higher return on equity.
Given their growth prospects and reasonable valuations, Mindtree, Hexaware and NIIT remain top picks of most analysts.
The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond targets, says Vandana Gombar.
The private companies announced projects worth Rs 11.33 lakh crore (Rs 11.33 trillion) during 2014-16.
With America just a day away from electing a new president -- Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton -- nine polls show that Clinton is in charge of the race with just hours to go.
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