Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.
Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates
Banks stocks continued to trade weak along with FMCG major ITC.
A day after an FIR was filed against 35 persons on board US ship 'M V Seaman Guard Ohio,' detained for straying into Indian waters carrying weapons and ammunition, a multi-agency investigation, including officials from Research and Analysis Wing and Intelligence Bureau, has begun, sources said on Tuesday.
The study claims that from its peak of 18 per cent of gross domestic product in 2008, the crony capitalists' wealth is now down to three per cent
Mumbai's alternative business district of Bandra-Kurla Complex was at 18th position.
India's manufacturing PMI rose to 54.5 in December, 2014, while in the corresponding period a year ago it stood at 50.7, just above the crucial 50 mark which separates growth from contraction.
Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.
The upcoming general elections will be the focus and the economy and market performance will pivot around that event. The general consensus is that the India stock market should be up around 10 per cent by the end of the year.
That resulted in a 50-basis point improvement in operating profit margins on a sequential basis.
Domestic market is losing its trend to rate sensitive stocks post the announcement of the new RBI governor who is likely to maintain a cautious stance on interest rate cut
oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.
Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.
Markets are poised for excellent growth, provided reforms continue to roll
The winter session of Parliament will commence on November 26.
An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment
Analysts say those taking exposure through stocks could look at firms focused on domestic business
According to the global financial services major, following two years of sub 5 per cent growth, India's GDP is expected to be around 5.6 per cent in 2014-15 and around 6.5 per cent in 2015-16.
India could gain four times over by winding up dysfunctional subsidies.
Indian companies typically have higher return on equity.
The amount is around a fifth of the cumulative investment in fixed assets by these companies.
'India easily remains one among the more attractive large economies, with high growth and stable/improving macros, as a top investment destination.' 'We are looking pretty good.'
Some type of global shock adds to the allure of the dollar.
Markets ended weak tracking the expiry of April derivative contracts.
Lack of basic sanitation affects people's dignity.
A fall presents an opportunity to buy rate-sensitive stocks.
No other asset increases your wealth the way real estate does, says and if you are looking to make a lucrative investment which will surely give you the returns you deserve, property is the answer, says Saket Mohta.
The Indian basket represents the price of Oman and Dubai sour grade crude.
Sowing up 400%; prices may be low in 2014 as Maharashtra, MP and Bengal also likely to increase acreage 15-20%.
Financials were the top losers after sharp gains in the previous session along with ITC
The fund allocated for pulses buffer is more than 40% of entire farm ministry's 2016-17 budget.
Broader markers outperformed their larger peers.
Select companies in infra, capital goods, private banks, auto, oil & gas, and mining could be considered by investors.
Under U K Sinha, Sebi became a pan-India organisation with local offices in 16 cities
Rahul Gandhi slammed the Modi government, accusing it of being against farmers, labourers, students and the poor.
Growth concerns on China, which has already seen the yuan getting devalued twice in August, have rattled global financial markets, including that of India.
Local businesses are fretting over reform setbacks.
The TCS results are probably a pointer to the subdued outlook.
