Government's financial inclusion mission is well intentioned, but it may be putting a severe strain on the banking sector.
144 companies will pay Rs 61,087 crore in equity dividends to their shareholders for FY16, an increase of 19.2 per cent year-on-year
Equity investments are fruitful over the very long 20-year term.
'It is the government's most important duty to ensure that when war breaks out, the armed forces are absolutely ready to face the adversary -- well equipped, well trained and in high spirits,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).
Cairn has slashed its planned capital expenditure (capex) by 60 per cent to $500 million against the earlier $1.2 billion.
Affected firms note practical problems in getting discoms, consumers to pay for costlier supply; viability shadow on investments
The index is more expensive than it was at 2014-end or when it hit a life-time high in January.
But, neither were the big companies interested in growing inorganically nor were the smaller ones ready to offer themselves for sale.
A reformed Planning Commission should reflect the diversity of Indian debate.
The group, however, measured the economic value of just 43 creative ideas out of 1,700 innovations that took place within the Group last year.
Industries with the highest number of top-rated companies at risk were hospitality/travel, media and entertainment, retail, financial services and consumer goods/manufacturing
Is the Modi government serious about the safety of women in India?
Within the next 3 months, most brokers will enable you to intelligently invest via mobiles in MFs, FDs, and IPOs.
Pharma, insurance and consumer goods companies try to tap the business opportunity
'The economy may not improve unless you admit there are some problems.'
There is a sense of relief in Beijing that Modi will be at the helm of affairs in Delhi at a critical juncture in the geopolitics of the region, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
For a time it looked as if Apple would never relinquish the top spot in terms of market value.
Indian market has been plagued by negative sentiment and triggers
Samvat 2070 was a great year for top Indian conglomerates in the stock markets.
Renderlogy, an interior designing technology start-up, has a few initial hurdles to overcome before scaling and plunging into the larger market.
Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?
While you can land a very good bargain in an auction at times, you might need to deal with illegal occupants and dues on the property
Bank CFOs may meet next week to discuss minimum public shareholding and takeover rule issues.
The landmark bill to liberalise the insurance industry, which marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first stab at legislative reforms, will now go to a parliamentary committee, which will submit a report later this year.
After 11 years at the helm of Jubilant, Ajay Kaul, the 'nuts and bolts' executive, called it a day amid speculation that his expansionist strategy was not clicking, says Viveat Susan Pinto.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy. Here are his replies to some of the 'buy, sell, hold, avoid or exit?' e-mails that we have received.
Obama has made combating global climate change a top priority of his presidency
The stock exchange does not store and display the numbers of investors. That would be like a bank publishing the details of its customers for everyone to see.
The defence minister has 20 months to learn the military's ethos, culture and to publicly bat for an organisation that feels increasingly marginalised and underappreciated.
The winter session of Parliament will commence on November 26.
Profit of $18 billion was the biggest ever reported by a public company, worldwide.
Exchange rates play an important factor in international fund transfers
Priya Nair tells you how you can use technology to invest better and maximise returns.
It is expected growth will primarily be driven by continued demand from the US, a revival in the European market, especially continental Europe, and increased momentum in the adoption of new technologies.
General Motors' Tavera recall prompts Union government to formulate a stricter policy.
Before participating, consider company's long-term prospects, premium offered and acceptance ratio.
Lower IT exports will raise India's dependence on capital flows to fund imports.
Given the stability of the rupee over the last 10 months, many companies have been tempted not to hedge their foreign currency risk.
The company's net profit went up 27% in December quarter, sequentially better than peers; core IT services up 33%..
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