SBI was the top gainer after it reported lower-than-expected rise in bad loans
Financial shares were among the top gainers with HDFC leading the gains.
Half of the sharp rise in stocks in 2014 was driven by re-ratings - rise in price-to-earning ratios on hopes the new government would turn around the economy which will reflect in corporate earnings.
While the BSE's asking valuation is reasonable, compared to peers, there are some factors that long-term investors need to consider before investing.
A majority of economists predicted RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan would leave policy rates unchanged on Tuesday and expected a dovish commentary, as crude oil prices and inflation cool off.
In line with a weak stock market where benchmark Sensex plunged nearly 300 points, as many as 263 stocks hit their respective one-year lows on BSE on Monday.
Indian benchmark indices may witness bouts of volatility this week as traders roll over positions in the derivative segment on expiry of near-month contracts, say experts.
Infosys, HCL might fare marginally better than TCS.
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.
In 2014, Sun Pharma agreed to buy Ranbaxy -- which was then controlled by Daiichi.
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 128 points to end at 25,102.
Overseas investors witnessed net inflow of Rs 24,563 cr in Feb
Analysts say lack of strong moves in stocks or sectors contributed to markets moving indecisively.
The Baleno is among the top selling cars with unserviced bookings of 55,000 units.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The implementation of MCLR from April 1 has already led to a rate cut of 10 basis points on home loans by the country's largest bank, State Bank of India, and others.
In 10 sessions Sensex rose over 8%
The stock was the worst performer among the blue-chips on both Sensex and Nifty.
Gold prices are set to drop further in the domestic market, owing to the rupee's appreciation.
Stock market investors on Friday became richer by over Rs 1 lakh crore as the share market rose and the benchmark Sensex galloped to a new closing high enthused by the clear win of Narendra Modi-led BJP in Lok Sabha polls.
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Gold funds have returned -5.2 per cent, while the Sensex is down 7 per cent in the past year.
Higher input cost is likely to weigh on Auto sector's Q4 numbers.
Rupee movement, global cues key for stocks this week: Experts
JLR volumes could hit million units by 2019, stock trading at discount to other premium automakers
Readying itself for a bank licence, Anil Ambani-led group's Reliance Capital on Wednesday said Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Bank and Nippon Life would become its strategic partners in the proposed banking venture, with each having 4-5 per cent stake.
With trade deficit falling 24% in Apr-Dec and stable capital flows, FY14 may end with a balance-of-payments surplus.
S&P BSE Midcap shed 0.8% while S&P BSE Smallcap tumbled 0.6%
Nifty crosses 9,750-mark; Bharti Airtel, TCS, Wipro, Lupin and Coal India gained the most on BSE Sensex
From July 1, retail investors can offer stocks through exchanges for de-listing, buyback and open offers
For the wealthy, post-tax returns of debt funds would work out better
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.5% each
It might not offer adequate cover for all the costs you incur during delivery, but will give protection against unforeseen complications, says Yashish Dahiya, co-founder and CEO, Policybazaar.com
Experts say the size of the fund shouldn't be a primary criterion for selection.
Tech grads from BITS Pilani identify a problem and then use technology to solve it. The Visit story.
Over the past week, the Sensex and the Nifty continued the bull-run
Experts say a turnaround may happen after the general elections.
In dollar terms, however, gold prices jumped by 26 per cent this calendar year, following sharp jump in hedge funds' long position
Trai lowering of roaming tariffs likely to have negligible impact on financials as existing headline tariffs are lower.
The RBI will display names of applicants on its website.
