Britain's vote to leave the European Union means uncertainty for markets and companies as London initiates at least two years of negotiations with the EU.
'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'
Many offer personalised ornaments with 3D printed images and engraved names to lure customers in a scenario of high gold prices.
With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.
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The year 2014 was one of the most challenging years for India. For two consecutive years our GDP growth was sub 5 per cent. Employment generation had declined, the revenue buoyancy was low and the country had become investment starved.
FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.
IT shares lost ground tracking a sell-off in tech stocks on Nasdaq on Friday
The broader markets are trading inline with the larger peers with BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices up 1.5% each.
The finance minister defended the change in the tax rates.
They have put in $14 billion so far in 2014 but this could get slower if the US Fed raises rates; however, there are expectations on compensatory flows.
'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global economy.'
India's numbers have shown a reasonable amount of improvement.
'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'
Fund managers weren't too worried in 2014, as it was a year of positive surprises.
While far from being a currency war, India does not have much of an option but to depreciate to accommodate its exports at a time when China shows its intent to let its currency depreciate.
Suggesting steps to boost the Indian economy, the IMF chief further said the government should focus on fiscal consolidation.
Even if the central bank doesn't pull the trigger later, it is still expected to by the end of the year.
The Sensex ended in red on domestic concerns.
Economic recovery in US, euro zone help; new orders sub-index at 52.4
The benchmark Sensex companies' underlying earnings per share are down 3 per cent (on a cumulative basis) since January 2015, against 25 per cent rise in the index value during the period
Three major central banks have hit the zero limit, the Fed, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan.
Foreign fund flows into and out of the domestic sharemarket will continue to be key for the rupee's fortunes.
Experts claim impact of breather limited as most hybrid vegetable seeds are sold by private companies.
Lower inflation, FCNR(B) outflows likely to influence central bank decision
The irony of this scheme to benefit farmers is that it could add to the problems for the government because the mechanism to procure and store crops like pulses, coarse cereals and oilseeds barely exists.
Pharma shares extended losses after the government's ban on combination drugs.
The market could be influenced by events elsewhere in the world and regardless of what happens to India's economy
The Nasdaq Composite hit a high of 5,143.316.
'Why should the state and Centre fight?'
Increased demand from oil importers for the American currency and a weak opening in the domestic stock market also put pressure on the rupee.
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The creation of the Amul brand and its famous mascot gave a rural revolution a durable competitive edge.
Sectors such as Auto, Banks, Capital Goods, FMCG, Metal, Oil & Gas and Power are trading marginally lower.
Participants will keenly watch fate of GST Bill in Parliament.
'Markets are likely to remain choppy for the next 6 months.'
RBI's surprise rate cut has revived sentiments of India Inc.
Summers dogged by controversies over past views
China's devaluation creates new risk in global financial markets and could prolong the West's slowdown.
Global investors are fast losing appetite for equities, as deflation seems more of a reality. With commodity prices collapsing, few safe havens are left for investors, with many of the BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) losing their charm.
Investors attribute some of the growth in Indian stocks, that saw Bombay's benchmark BSE index rise nearly a third in 2014, to the election of a pro-business government in May, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A long year has taken its toll on some of the world's best tennis players but the relentless Novak Djokovic gives no indication that he is about to slacken the pace as he heads to the season-ending ATP World Tour finals in London.
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