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NDA government has shunned populism.
Stockmarket Gurus Raamdeo Agrawal, Manish Gunwani, S Naren and Nilesh Shah discuss their favourite themes for the New Year.
The failure to reform has meant that there is no buzz about job opportunities, or about urban opportunities enticing young people off the farms. And it is this failure that has contributed to the widespread disappointment that threatens to make the next general elections closer than expected, says Mihir S Sharma.
The IMF's predictions for India's near-term growth may seem rosy, but the usual caveats apply - that is, we are apt to under-perform.
The Indian government and RBI must keep foreign equity investors happy and avoid crushing growth expectations, notes Akash Prakash.
Tough conditions imposed by global lenders could cause an outcry.
C S Ghosh, founder of Bandhan Bank, believes his unique business model is not comparable to any financial institution in India -- neither small finance banks, nor big private sector banks -- and hence the valuations are justified.
The Governor, who completes one year in RBI on Wednesday, has stabilised the rupee and is getting a fix on inflation.
Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
A big hit to China's growth or to Europe's financial system could certainly tip the global economy.
'Apart from providing you with the ability to withstand escalating medical expenses, a dedicated financial plan for health will also ensure financial independence in old age,' advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
Vodafone Plc and its ex-shareholders have suffered due to the delay in an Initial Public Offer (IPO) of its Indian unit.
Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje breaks her silence.
Founded in 2006, PremjiInvest's assets under management are worth over $2 billion across India
If the people of Tamil Nadu stop deifying their leaders and start evaluating them more objectively, the political masters too may change their wayward behaviour, argues Sudhir Bisht.
Though Indian banks don't have large exposure to subprime mortgages, analysts are worried at the rise in their restructured loan portfolios and deterioration in credit quality.
Investors must be cautious and follow a prudent diversification strategy to mitigate against any risks in case of any unforeseen events.
'Chinese real GDP growth is 7.1% and India's is 7.4%'.
Motilal Oswal, chairman and managing director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, tells Puneet Wadhwa that with Moody's upgrading India's sovereign rating and earnings growth coming back, the country will remain a hot destination for foreign investors.
'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'
The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.
While naysayers say the economy is on a downward spiral, optimists point out that India has experienced a shift of gears in the realm of policies, thanks to several initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, says Ashok K Lahiri.
The breadth was neutral with 1,329 advances and 1,320 declines.
The Economic Survey states that the rationalisation and reprioritisation of subsidies through better targeting would play a vital role in fiscal consolidation and in targeting expenditure more towards inclusive development.
IndiGo is arguably more a financial services company than airline.
Overhauling India's bloated and often sluggish state banks is critical for the government
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has been asked to open up bookings of SpiceJet till March 31, 2015, while airport operators have been asked to provide 15 days to the airline company for making payments.
'The IPO window has been more or less open since the new government in 2014.'
Don't get carried away by the current rally; be picky and take a stock-specific approach.
Friendlier government policies, greater demand and better supply of coal have fuelled investor interest.
Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies.
In the United States, economic data is likely to take a back seat next week.
To cover most of the gap, the road ministry plans to raise $7 billion.
A tightrope walk ahead, especially as govt's fiscal deficit has already reached 99% of full-year estimates
The offer of $196 per share represents a premium of 49.5 per cent to LinkedIn's Friday closing price
Investors should quiz them to understand the product, which options to invest in, and how to get the final payout
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