Retail inflation crossed the RBI's comfort level and rose to 5.21 per cent in December on increase in prices of food items.
The implications aren't too significant, given the size of Ukraine and its role in the global economy.
Economy grew at 7.9 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2015-16 taking the overall GDP growth to a five-year high of 7.6 per cent in the fiscal, mainly on account of good performance of manufacturing sector.
China's economy, which suffered 6.8 per cent slump in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic -- the worst in 44 years -- bounced back posting 4.9 per cent growth between July and September buoyed by the government's sweeping efforts to stimulate demand and consumption.
The benchmark indices have rallied 28 per cent this year, while the broader market has outperformed
Global events will continue to be in the limelight, besides domestic policy.
The long-term growth perspective or potential for India is one of the highest in the Asia Pacific region.
Check out some of the stocks that will react on the basis of their numbers in the near term.
Aptech, Lumax Industries, Vedanta, Indian Bank, Venky's India have appreciated over 200% in a year
Premium valuations era started in 2006 and went hand in hand with decline in the US interest rates
On gold buying occasions such as Akshaya Tritiya, Chiraj Mehta points out, investors are often confronted with the question: Should I make just a token purchase, or should I buy more towards building my allocation in the yellow metal?
As Nasdaq-listed company indicates poor spending in financial services space, Indian firms feel jittery
Global private equity major KKR has ranked India second among the emerging markets on external risks, citing the high fiscal and current account deficits.
With more favourable view on Indian economy and business environment under the Narendra Modi government, the risk premium for Indian papers began to climb down.
TCS kicked-off the Q1FY17 earnings season for information technology companies on Thursday.
The rupee is expected to become more jittery and choppy in the near-term
TCS, Infosys do well but Wipro & HCL disappoint analysts; however, outlook for FY17 bullish in general.
The strategy of returning cash to shareholders through stock purchases could hinder their digital expansion plans
Financials are the top gainers along with index heavyweights.
At least three brokerages, two domestic and one global, have said the company could cut its revenue growth guidance again in dollar terms
Experts say the BSE Sensex could rise to around 32,000 in a year.
It can be noted that the rupee lost nearly 7 per cent since the beginning of May as FIIs have pulled out nearly $4 billion from the domestic debt, as bond yields fell on expectation of RBI cutting rates on Monday.
With the frontline Indian benchmark indices trading near all-time highs ahead of the general elections that begin later this week, Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of "The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report" tells Puneet Wadhwa that the Indian stock market is relatively expensive, especially the index (large-cap) stocks.
The 50-stock NSE barometer Nifty finished 22.50 points, or 0.21 per cent, down at 10,526.20
Small stocks made a dashing comeback in 2020 after delivering negative returns in the last two years as increased retail investor participation in pandemic times saw small-cap index surging up to 31 per cent and outperforming the bigger benchmark gauge. This year turned out to be eventful for the equity market, witnessing bearish and bullish sentiments at different points of time. While the initial part of COVID-ravaged 2020 saw the bears in full force amid concerns related to the pandemic and lockdowns hurting economic activities, bulls made a comeback towards the latter half of the year. As the market swayed with many lows as well as highs, small and mid-cap indices emerged as markets favourites in 2020.
Overall market benchmark Sensex is headed for its worst performance in four years with a decline of 1,650 points
"While the risk of a correction goes up in the near term, on a long-term basis the Indian market is on an absolutely strong footing."
Nobutaka Kitajima, chief investment officer -- equity, LIC Nomura Mutual Fund, tells Business Standard the reaction to the Fed's statements has been overdone and the current downturn has punished certain stocks much more than their inherent economic worth and business potential.
Global markets could correct 5-10 per cent. If that happens, Indian markets will correct about 10 per cent
Unless there is a sharp uptick in oil prices, Fed may push back rate hike
Weaker-than-expected growth in US jobs in recent months had already forced US central bankers to put off a rate hike at their meeting last week
2019 appears a story of two halves for Indian equities - a more difficult first half might precede a stronger second half, said Abhiram Eleswarapu, bottom, left, Head of India Equity Research, BNP Paribas in an interview with Ashley Coutinho.
The BSE Mid-and Small-cap indices outperformed their larger peers rising 72 per cent and 52 per cent, respectively, during Samvat 2070.
Feel the pinch of predatory pricing by e-tailers
Experts prefer domestic consumption-driven plays and defensives such as information technology and pharmaceuticals
FMCG stocks have underperformed the market, falling 2.2 per cent so far in 2014.
In the near term, two key factors are the outcome of the monsoon season in respect to cropping yields; and the correction in the crude oil price.
Morgan Stanley draws optimism from a slew of favourable factors.
'The focus is more on the outlook for global growth'.
Taking on board India's concerns, the G-20 Summit on Friday acknowledged that excess volatility of financial flows and disorderly movements in exchange rates can affect economic and financial stability of emerging markets and called for sound policies to address it.
