Between now and the general elections (likely in May 2019) there are 12 assembly polls, which analysts say, in a way will also be interpreted as a referendum on the Modi-led government's key reforms
While selling started in April, it has intensified this month, with FPIs pulling out $1.1 billion and $2.5 billion from equities and debt market, respectively
Despite the rally, on the basis of valuations, Indian markets aren't too expensive, says Christopher Wood, managing director and equity strategist at CLSA.
Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.
The road ahead for the markets in the short term will depend on external factors rather than domestic developments.
Analysts attribute this outperformance to the government's proactive economic reform measures
Long-term investors can stay put in the markets, but should brace for volatility
Demonetisation, Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential elections, and the fear that US Fed may hike rates in the upcoming policy review in December have dented market sentiments, report Puneet Wadhwa & Deepak Korgaonkar.
Compared to their Indian peers, MNCs have higher return ratios.
The move will have cascading effects for lot of related sectors
Chances of a sudden collapse in the Shanghai Composite are remote.
India's banks are propping up too many weak producers.
Analysts say there is still no visibility of earnings improvement.
If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.
Growth concerns on China, which has already seen the yuan getting devalued twice in August, have rattled global financial markets, including that of India.
One crucial revenue source that can help the government achieve its fiscal-deficit target is the proceeds from the sale of its stakes in public sector companies.
The decline was led by index heavyweight Reliance Industries along with ITC and HDFC.
Overall market benchmark Sensex is headed for its worst performance in four years with a decline of 1,650 points
A two-year extension at the helm of the RBI still looks a real possibility
Raghuram Rajan's decision to go back to academics might spell short term negativity for the stock, currency and bond markets.
Valuation-wise, the markets look more attractive now
The Zandu business grew rapidly, and we became debt-free within two years of the deal.
Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!
Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances