Dr Rakesh Mohan, former RBI deputy governor, and Dr Pronab Sen, former chairman of the Indian Statistical Commission discuss the issues facing the Indian rural and manufacturing sectors and what the government must possibly do to improve demand and perk up the Indian economy
The Survey shows fiscal consolidation despite slowdown in growth.
Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.
ONGC was the top performer while private banking major ICICI Bank extended gains
'RBI and the economy will gain tremendously from Urjit Patel's experience in both private and public sectors'
Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue with a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
Food and fuel are two perennial areas of concern.
PSU bank shares were the top gainers on hopes of a rate by the RBI on easing consumer inflation
Sensex, Nifty slightly upbeat, midcaps to rule markets this week.
Sun Pharma was the top gainer after SPARC received Sebi nod to raise up to Rs.250 crore through a rights issue
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.
Mark Mobius, executive chairman, Templeton Emerging Markets Group, is positive on India and believes the Indian economy is on a strong footing
'MFs have a combined exposure of Rs 3.2 lakh crore to NBFCs, out of which Rs 1.1 lakh crore matures by September 2019.'
'Then why should people like us face this inconvenience?'
The Reserve Bank of India held its policy rate at 7.25 percent on Tuesday.
Within IIP, the capital goods sub-index has contracted for seven continuous months, suggesting investment demand continues to be weak.
The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing
The BSE gauge Sensex fell 73.88 points to 35,548.26 and the NSE Nifty slid 17.85 points to 10,799.85, taking cues from tumbling global shares.
ICICI Bank extended yesterday gains, rising 10% in two trading sessions
Brokers said a flurry of buying by investors in blue-chips mainly influenced the sentiment.
Parekh said divestment can unlock huge funds.
Govt has already approached World Bank seeking termination of contract. The progress of the project was just 20 per cent though the contract was awarded in 2016.
Despite the current bout of volatility, debt-oriented hybrid funds remain well suited for risk-averse investors.
'Secrecy allowed in the electoral bonds scheme legalises anonymity'
Most expect the Budget to be path-breaking.
Losses largely came from the metal index, followed by power, infrastructure, realty, PSU, oil and gas, capital goods, FMCG, healthcare, auto and banking.
In which Indian state will India's first mega silk cluster come up?
'If the RBI had done the right things, these mistakes would not have happened in banks, public or private,' says Ajay Shah.
Last minute tips to ace the Common Written Examination for probationary officers for public sector banks.
Five out of the top 10 companies in Fortune 500 list of Indian companies are from the oil sector.
The Bank of Japan's action has nullified the effects of the end of the US' quantitative easing programme but the dependence of foreign institutional investors remains a concern
The bear market has lasted 10 months and the Nifty is down by over 20 per cent from its all-time peak of 9,119 in March 2015.
An Inter-ministerial panel had last month approved 10 per cent equity sale in Coal India. At present, the government holds 90 per cent stake in the firm.
From Kudankulam to the Land Bill, the author takes the Twitter route to capture the infra action of 2013.
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The Reserve Bank on Monday warned lenders against outsourcing their credit processing activities to third-party entities.
Above normal monsoon forecast and strength in Asian equities lifted sentiments.
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In an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Friday, A K Prabhakar, senior VP and Head -- Equity Research (Retail), Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd, discussed the best stocks to put the investors' money in.
Equity benchmarks erased early gains after realty, capital goods, teck, auto, PSU, IT, power and bankex counters came under selling pressure, falling up to 1.28 per cent.
In the first nine months of 2017, investment banks pocketed Rs 500 crore for helping companies raise Rs 30,853 crore through IPOs.
