Stick to export-focussed plays, large-caps, say analysts
'The snakes and ladders game will continue till the consolidation process is complete simply because we don't know how bad the scene is, with some of the banks being merged,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Asset financing firms are still witnessing subdued demand and meaningful recovery is likely only in FY16, the report said.
IT exporters were the top gainers amid a weak rupee along with select index heavyweights.
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.
The broader NSE Nifty moved between 10,705 and 10,785.55, before ending 25.15 points, or 0.23 per cent down at 10,716.55.
Experts hail Budget 2015 as a progressive, growth oriented one.
/We will stay away from corporate loans,' C S Ghosh, managing director and chief executive officer of Bandhan Bank, tells Namrata Acharya.
Attractions range from start-up challenges to non-monetary perks; employee stock options also play a role.
The broader Nifty too fell for the second straight session and closed with a loss of over 62 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 11,520.30, after hovering between 11,496.85 and 11,602.55.
Foreign banks set the template in consumer banking in its infancy, but have almost vacated this booming space.
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.
Index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ITC were the top losers along with ICICI Bank and SBI
The 30-share Sensex ended down by 59 points at 27,027 and the 50-share Nifty slipped 7 points at 8,087.
Axis Bank emerged as the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 6.62 per cent, followed by SBI at 5.88 per cent.
RBI awaits fiscal stance, inflation to cool off to decide on rates.
Welcome to the era of too many investors chasing a limited number of commercial real estate deals.
'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'
Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates
Non-performing loans in the Chinese banking system stood at RMB 1.27 trillion at the end of 2015.
Asian markets were trading mixed with shares in China witnessing profit taking after sharp gains in the previous session.
Markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Holi and Good Friday, respectively.
These are companies with a strong track record and good prospects on earnings.
State Bank of India partnered GE Capital in 1998 for its credit card business.
The broader Nifty, after touching a high (intra-day) of 10,555.50 points, finished at 10,539.75, up 84.80 points, or 0.81 per cent.
'No commercial bank will be allowed to fail. There is nothing to worry about.'
All sectoral indices, led by realty, PSU, oil & gas and banking, were in positive zone with gains of up to 1.25 per cent.
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 128 points to end at 25,102.
The rally followed the govt's plan to bolster state-owned lenders.
Delivering a public speech hours after the RBI launched a rescue act for Yes Bank on March 6, Governor Shaktikanta Das reiterated the RBI's affirmation to do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus impact. On that day, India had only one confirmed COVID-19 infection, the World Health Organisation was five days off from declaring it as a pandemic and the financially debilitating lockdowns were not even on the horizon. Das' promise on efforts to mitigate COVID-19 impact appeared as a footnote in news reports from the event.
The rupee fell to a two-year low of 64.84 against the US dollar.
The RBI wants to include shares and options within the variable salary of the CEOs, proposed to be capped at 200 per cent of their fixed salary; the floor for it is 50 per cent.
The reason is believed to be a 19% increase in interest cost.
Brokers said a flurry of buying by investors in blue-chips mainly influenced the sentiment.
Sensex rose 5.8% this year, against a 3.2% rise in Nifty; Axis Bank inclusion may blunt Sensex edge
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 190 points up at 23,382.
Market regulator also announces measures for mutual funds sector.
Analysts expect the indices to dip further if the global macros do not stabilise
This year's investment in equities would be one the highest
Sensex ends lower; govt schemes in focus.
