Japan's Nikkei fell 0.5% and South Korea's Kospi lost 1.3%.
Nifty September F&O series ended lower after seven consecutive positive series with Metal Index falling the most
A rate cut could stimulate demand and help revive industrial activity, without much risk of sparking off inflation again.
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Infosys, Cipla, NTPC, ITC and Lupin
Bullish dollar sentiment overseas alongside sluggish domestic equity market predominantly impacted the domestic currency
It was widely expected that this time around, the government would be less likely to initiate fresh reforms and rather loosen its belt a little to give various segments of the economy, especially the multitudes that truly constitute India, something to smile about, says Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
In worldwide trade, the US dollar retreated from its recent multi-year highs to trade subdued against major rival currencies
'The world is going to be more insular.' 'What India needs to do is develop the domestic market for domestic consumption.' 'The emphasis has to be on Bharat as against India.'
Technical rallies and short covering may arise only if the markets break this 500 point band
'The household sector, which is still the largest contributor of financial savings, has been experiencing a decline in the last six years, and it has fallen below 8% of GDP.'
The silver lining is that a pick-up in the US economy could help emerging market exports.
What is required from government is intellectual framework.
Higher prices of onion and other vegetables and fruits pushed up inflation to 6.46 per cent in September.
A firming trend in domestic stock markets, however, capped the rupee fall to some extent
S&P BSE Midcap shed 0.8% while S&P BSE Smallcap tumbled 0.6%
This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet
Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
The World Gold Council, which represents the mining industry, puts India's demand between 850 and 950 tonnes in 2014.
Heavy offloading by foreign portfolio investors also weighed on the rupee
The RBI kept interest rates unchanged at 8 per cent as widely expected.
India's current account deficit narrowed sharply to just $300 million
If the economy gains momentum, that is a big positive for markets, given the strong macro of low inflation, falling rates, and a stable rupee, says Akash Prakash.
The fact that the US recovery needs an elaborate defence suggests that things are far from certain.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 39 points at 26,265 and the 50-share Nifty ended down 1 point at 7,954.
Even if the central bank doesn't pull the trigger later, it is still expected to by the end of the year.
India's macroeconomic environment is improving, but it is still not past the point where it can ignore the developments in the global markets
India's economic growth accelerates to 7.4% in Sept quarter
With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.
Decline in the rupee coupled with a slide in the crude oil prices have dented the sentiments.
The cutback on export credit refinance facility is another step towards a shift away from sector-specific liquidity allocations.
In forward market, premium for dollar declined in view of mild receivings from exporters.
The government has spent a little less than one-third of the Budget estimate of capital expenditure, it can still spend about Rs 20,000 crore this year without disturbing its fiscal deficit target.
Ending a four-day upmove, the rupee on Tuesday retreated four paise from its 11-month high levels to close at 58.63 against the dollar on fresh demand for the US currency from importers, amid some profit-booking in stocks.
At nine-month high, current prices attractive; consumers want to cash in before a correction
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Markets ended tad lower with financials declining the most ahead of RBI policy review tomorrow.
Forex dealers said besides dollar's gains against other currencies, fresh demand for the American unit from importers and a weak opening in the domestic equity market put pressure on the rupee.
Investors still seem to have a disinflation bias to their thinking.
Increased demand for the American unit from importers and banks, affecting the value of the rupee
The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered
The rupee has dropped by 83 paise or 1.24 per cent in three days
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