The broader Nifty also succumbed to the pressure before recovering to close lower by 6.35 points, or 0.07 per cent at 8,693.05
'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.
Arun Jaitley had proposed in the Budget to double the rate of capital gains tax on debt MFs to 20%.
Because of weak availability, buffalo meat exports have also declined over the last few weeks
Nets three more foreign brands for exclusive retailing, but the cost of the business model may be high, say experts.
It is unrealistic to expect that change will happen in one year: Birla
The BSE Midcap and the BSE Smallcap indices pared all intraday gains to end 0.3% and 0.5% lower
Another important early decision of Birla was to get into the wireless telephony business in association with AT&T and another revered Indian business house, the Tatas.
The most consistent wealth creators since 2008 are all consumer-facing companies, says Devangshu Datta.
A falling rupee and lower foreign buying in equities are signals investors should watch out for, says Devangshu Datta
Foreign portfolio investors have been net positive since the Union Budget
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Bannerjee on Friday rubbished allegations of understanding between her and Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that she attended the IISCO programme along with Prime Minister Modi as it was related to the state's development.
Parag Milk Foods, Prabhat Dairy, Hatsun Agro are sharpening their gaze on the retail space and buttering up their customers.
Inflation pegs down currency value, re-allocates resources, reduces potential economic growth and leads to the attrition of gross domestic savings.
Like Jamshedpur, many Indian cities that have been and will be properly planned can be smart cities of the future.
While the entry of 62-year-old Noel Tata, half brother of Ratan Tata, into Tata Trusts is being seen as a significant departure from the past within the salt-to-software conglomerate, Jehangir, a long-standing philanthropist is expected to add heft to Tata Trusts.
Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further deterioration, says Devangshu Datta.
Coffee Board of India has signed on P V Sindhu, P Gopichand and Prabhas and Rana Daggubatti from the Baahubali star cast as brand ambassadors
Sun Pharma stock has appreciated at 35% a year for 20 years
Higher rural incomes, pay commission benefits, and lower interest rates are key positives: Analysts
Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.
While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.
Deal with current owner Exide may be signed next week
Short-term gains are always unpredictable.
A family man with two sons, who made it a point to attend all weddings and occasions in the community, Siddhartha is known by everyone as the quintessential 'nice guy' CEO -- never yelling, raising his voice or screaming at his employees, says Pavan Lall.
Both banks and jewelers sell coins and bars, but it is generally costlier to buy it from a bank
We have compiled a list of key factors which led to Warren Buffett's coveted success.
Over the last 12 months, thanks to bold bets by venture capital firms like Sequoia, SoftBank Vision Fund, and foreign strategic investors like Naspers, pipeline of start-ups with potential to achieve $1 bn in valuation is at an all-time high.
Founders should have faith in themselves, their vision and their team, feels Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.
Conducted by research firm IDC, the study titled 'Understanding the Indian Retail Banking Customer' says push marketing is fast becoming obsolete and the thrust should be on creating brand advocates.
The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.
According to the global professional services company, the sharp fall in the value of the rupee against the US dollar in 2013 contributed to reducing labour costs in India.
Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.
The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.
To promote localisation of manufacturing and reduce its import bill, the government increased basic customs duty on mobile handsets - from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
'Considering that an Internet company's market value is largely determined by its direct access to consumers for digital services, and largely served outside a sovereign country's control, it would appear reasonable in trade terms to discuss fees for a seat at the proverbial 'table' of opportunities in the largest open consumer market,' argues Venki Nishtala.
In case the repo rate keeps trending downwards, borrowers can expect a downward revision of their MCLR-linked loans.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
Balanced funds are suitable for investors who have low-risk appetite or are new to equities.Those with more than seven-year investment horizon should look at funds that have higher equity exposure.
The cost of food has constantly been on the rise.
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