The industry is expecting double-digit growth on a year-on-year basis, helped by a possible price correction after softening of raw material inputs and factors such as positive sentiments, pent up demand and improving economic conditions. Besides, a shift in consumer behaviour from price consciousness towards technologically advanced premium products with quality, value proposition and safety aspects leading to a rise in demand for home automation products is making the industry upbeat. With the government's production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, which has witnessed a committed investment of Rs 4,614 crore, in place, many manufacturers are gearing up to make the most out of the opportunity as well as take steps towards reducing their dependency on imports and make products more affordable.
Dabba trades also allow investors to avoid SEBI registration requirements or the margin requirements set by exchanges.
The rupee had plunged by 19 paise to close at over 3-week low.
Towards the close of 2013, the finance ministry approved the proposal of UK-based Tesco to invest $110 million in opening up of multi-brand retail stores in the country in partnership with Tata Group firm Trent.
India's plans to relax foreign direct investment (FDI) rules across a broad spectrum of industries have received the final approval from the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA).
In worldwide trade, the US dollar retreated from its recent multi-year highs to trade subdued against major rival currencies
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.
Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.
Financial shares were the top losers.
'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.
A key demand is to reduce the dividend distribution tax on listed firms.
'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'
US crude is now more than 17 per cent below its opening price at the start of the month and Brent is down more than 16 per cent.
Reacting to market specific developments, the domestic unit touched a low of 66.74 in intra-day trade before concluding at 66.65.
Shed suspicion and manage differences to improve Sino-Indian ties, says Chinese Foreign Minister.
If the government delivers its election promises, then activity in the industry should increase.
A government panel on Tuesday proposed raising foreign investment limits in sectors like defence, multi-brand retail and telecommunications, to spur investment in the country and tide over the Current Account Deficit woes.
Weakness of dollar in the global markets and foreign capital outflows also affected the rupee sentiment.
Silver is emerging as a stronger bet for the long-term.
Tata Mutual Fund's 'own a piece of India' offering is suitable for informed investors.
As debt piles up, Anil Ambani's ability to see the asset sale plan through will be crucial
The S&P and Dow dipped the most in a day since September 28.
The expansion in equity market volumes is driven by retail speculators indulging in heavy trading of complex derivatives that are economically unproductive, say Praveen Chakravarthy and T V Somanathan.
As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.
Indian indices fell more than those of most other emerging markets.
Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport
Dealers expect prices to fall further, owing to an impending rate hike in the US
A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.
States need to create alternative marketing structures for farm produce since middlemen also provide vital services that are otherwise unavailable to the farmer.
'To ensure you remain with the better performers, you need to consistently monitor your MF portfolios and weed out the non-performers, even if they are from a star fund manager or a fund house with a sound record.'
There are some advantages of a falling rupee.
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