For longer tenure products, they offer higher returns compared to other instruments. But for shorter tenures, things are getting tighter for investors.
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These investors are not only betting on little-known stocks, but also sectors that the market participants are not paying much heed to. Some of these stocks can be potential multi-baggers, while others may not live up to the expectations of these stock-pickers, says Jash Kriplani.
Stock crashes 6.5%; top 5 firms lose Rs 33,883 crore in market cap
The market breadth in BSE remains healthy with 1,829 shares advancing and 721 shares declining
There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street
Standard and Poor's raised the outlook for India's "BBB-minus" rating back to "stable" from 'negative,' saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's 'strong' mandate would allow it to implement fiscal and economic reforms.
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Through the past 12 months, the Bank Nifty has risen 55%
Raising concern about over-dependence of Indian capital markets on foreign institutional investors, eminent banker Deepak Parekh has said that something needs to be done to change this pattern.
A revival in investment is likely to be a key near-term initiative.
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How investors can tweak their fixed income investments to earn more in the current environment.
Among the index heavyweights, Reliance Industries ended down 1.9% while mortage lender HDFC eased 0.2%. FMCG major ITC ended down 1.3%.
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The ease of doing business has not picked up in a vast number of states and Union Territories.
Among the stocks that have seen the largest cut by MFs, the DVR shares (shares with differential voting rights) of Tata Motors have seen a cut of 243 basis points (bps) in MFs' stake.
After last Monday's massive fall in the Indian markets, a lot of quality stocks have fallen significantly.
Sensex rose 5.8% this year, against a 3.2% rise in Nifty; Axis Bank inclusion may blunt Sensex edge
Mukesh Ambani-led RIL, which had a cash chest and marketable securities worth over Rs 90,000 crore (Rs 900 billion) at the end of the last fiscal, is known for very effectively managing its financial resources by placing them in liquid instruments and highly rated securities.
If you are in credit opportunity funds, income funds or dynamic bond funds for a long-term goal, stay put.
DFS writes to departments that haven't responded to RBI's request for information.
In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Thursday, A K Prabhakar, senior VP and Head - Equity Research (Retail), Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd, answered some important questions on the market.
Rajan, as expected, furthered his predecessors' agenda and continued with the same resolution to make India's financial system safer, and direct the economy towards further liberalisation
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Infrastructure and inflation targeting are expected to be top priorities for the new Reserve Bank of India governor, says A V Rajwade.
Jaypee, Essar, GMR, GVK, Lanco, Abhijeet groups debt rise despite falling cash flow, says UBS
Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.
With a sole mandate of inflation targeting, RBI wears many hats.
Government sources say India could consider raising the policy repo rate if the rupee falls towards 61-62 to the dollar.
The RBI governor-designate may be economical with spoken words, but is known for his sharp and critical writings
This is the first time in the RBI's history that a governor is leaving without willing to renew his contract
They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.
Experts say a turnaround may happen after the general elections.
Investors will keenly watch out for the Futures & Options expiry for July on Thursday
In debt private placements, firms issue debt securities or bonds to institutional investors to raise capital.
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