WGC expects demand to revive in H2 on surplus monsoon rains
Going ahead, the likely implementation of the goods and services tax bill in July and how the monsoons play out will have a bearing on India's demand for gold and gold jewellery
So, what does 2016 have in store for the Indian markets? Will they be able to take a giant leap forward in the leap year, and what are the key risks?
Intensifying competition and possibility of further legal action to test expectations of recovery.
Nestle, for the record, does not give a break-up of its exports.
Good growth in BFSI segment, favourable currency to aid the company in Dec quarter
Indian equities are in a multi-year bull story with capex cycle recovery as the main driver.
The Budget has to provide for capex on roads, railways, defence and other infrastructure sectors.
The Sensex is on course to ending calendar year (CY) 2019 at a price-earnings (P/E) multiple of 29x, the highest in 25 years. Current valuations are, however, lower than those seen in the early 1990s. The Sensex has risen close to 14 per cent in the last 12 months, while the index underlying EPS dropped 6.7 per cent during the period.
Out of 11 companies that got listed in 2019, nine have outrun the market by gaining more than 10 per cent against their respective issue price.
As Nasdaq-listed company indicates poor spending in financial services space, Indian firms feel jittery
After enduring volatility for the first two months of calendar year 2016 (CY16), global equity markets have recouped some of the losses in March. Jigar Shah, chief executive officer, Maybank Kim Eng Securities, believes the next triggers for the rally will come from a soft landing in China and no recession situation in the US.
India has emerged as a favoured location for captive technology units of Walmart, Lowes and Daimler.
Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and his family's net worth in listed companies surges in the recent bull run.
Analysts expect the central bank to remain watchful of inflation.
The policy will be presented in the backdrop of rising inflation.
Goldman Sachs forecasts real GDP growth to accelerate to 7.9 per cent in FY17 from a projected 7.5 per cent in FY16.
The combined assets of the top five - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra were down one per cent to Rs 27,7400 crore at the end of 2017-18, from Rs 28,0100 crore a year before.
A fall presents an opportunity to buy rate-sensitive stocks.
Among these, Hindalco and Vedanta from the metal pack have become multi-baggers, gaining 100 per cent in 2016
Though the developments are positive, analysts say the benefits will accrue only in the long run
The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms
A total of 183 stocks rallied 10 per cent, of which 32 stocks saw price appreciation of 20 per cent each.
India remains an attractive destination and the recent sell-off has made valuations attractive in the large-cap space.
Given the developments, analysts do not foresee a quick recovery.
Dhawal Dalal, executive vice-president & head, fixed income, DSP BlackRock Investment Managers, expects the central bank to hold rates for the rest of calendar year 2016.
Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates
Stock crashes 6.5%; top 5 firms lose Rs 33,883 crore in market cap
World trade has been growing slower than world GDP since 2012.
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