It's the first time in my memory that I have seen a negative expected return for equities, notes Akash Prakash. Hopefully, this implies the consensus is being too negative, and markets, as usual, will surprise everyone and deliver the least likely outcome.
The BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices outperformed to gain 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively
According to global equity research firm CLSA, the Indian market is still trading with a 'premium', although it has come down considerably.
Given the economic trends, it might make sense to allocate some savings to gold.
The finance ministry said the sharp inflows last fiscal were due to the government's policy initiatives and economic recovery.
In a country that is often focused on the ways in which it falls short, the start of a year is a good time to remind oneself of such positives, observes T N Ninan.
Growth in the eight core sectors jumped to 8.5% in April, due to a sharp pick-up in refinery products and a commensurate rise in electricity generation.
Markets are also watching a meeting in Moscow of G20 finance ministers for signs of an orchestrated approach to the end of US money-printing, which could help defuse volatility in global markets.
Skittish investors snapped up gold and other safe-haven assets amid fears of a global economic slowdown
Its time the RBI, govt pushes reforms to boost global investment
Since October, FPIs have sold over $26 billion worth of stocks, which is the largest selling ever seen in India, observes Akash Prakash.
If a retail investor wants exposure to a healthcare ETF, it should be a part of his satellite portfolio, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Sensex climbs higher on favourable global cues.
Everything, from stocks to bonds and currencies, has been hammered by indiscriminate selling.
Beijing did not announce expected policy support over the weekend
Changes in the economic environment have altered the dynamics of stock markets. In the recent past, they have started defying investment fundamentals.
Singapore Exchange plans to launch more India-based products to provide opportunities for global investors interested in tapping the Indian market.
Indian indices have hit all-time highs in the New Year and the sentiment remains strong. All valuations are also at extremely high levels, cautions Devangshu Datta
Burham didn't set out to have such a big stake in Apple.
This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet
It is advisable to avoid a fund until it develops a track record.
'If the Union Budget can provide incentives for animal spirits to come as well as induce demand stimulus and consumption, the Budget would have done a wonderful job.'
The 12.5 per cent EM outperformance this year is surprising. As any market strategist will tell you -- in times of stress when safe haven trades are in fashion, emerging markets typically fall faster than developed ones as investors switch out of what they deem to be riskier assets.
Nifty PSU Bank index gained 1% led by Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Syndicate Bank and IDBI Bank
According to an analysis of MSCI Barra indices, a measure of returns from various stock markets across the world for foreign investors, although performing better than China, Indian stocks have lagged behind Brazil and Russia in terms of quarterly returns.
According to an analysis of MSCI Barra indices, a measure of returns from various stock markets across the world for foreign investors, Indian stocks have given the second highest return after Russia among the four BRIC countries during last month. Indian stocks have provided a return of nearly 19.54 per cent in April, while China and Brazilian markets have given 10.87 per cent and 18.89 per cent respectively.
Indian stock markets have been rated third best performing market in the world. India follows Peru and Brazil and has ousted China.
When it comes to global investing, everyone discusses big markets like China and India. But there's money to be made in smaller markets, too.
Asia's falling stocks have triggered an exodus of funds from the region.
Accommodative monetary policy has driven a bull market in stocks in recent years, but the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates early next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve not long after, tempering future gains.
In a historic referendum on Thursday, the United Kingdom voted to leave the Eurozone.
The market players are expected to react to the better than expected factory output data for the month of August, which revealed that the industrial production grew by 6.4%.
ITC, Sun Pharma, Cipla and Tata Steel were top gainers on BSE Sensex
The Nifty has gained 2.6% so far this week, while the Sensex has climbed 2.85%
Many giving double-digit returns, with India up less than one per cent; even so, it has done much better than other emerging markets.
With inflation down, the government's twin deficits are largely under control.
Extending gains for the third day, gold prices rose by Rs 300 to Rs 30,700 per ten gram in the national capital today on sustained buying by stockists for the ongoing marriage season amid a firming global trend.
Markets in countries whose economic fortunes were closely linked to China's growth tumbled.
Lower crude oil prices would impact India's inflation, CAD.
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