2018 has been a disappointing and highly volatile year for equity investors.
Brokers said a flurry of buying by investors in blue-chips mainly influenced the sentiment.
'We are all in a tizzy about NBFCs in the aftermath of the IL&FS default.' 'We tend to jump to the notion that an NBFC is like a bank. But banks make a promise that deposits are liquid and have an assured return.' 'NBFCs make no such promises,' points out Ajay Shah.
Many claim they fear witch hunts for disagreeing with those in power.
Investors remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
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The index had risen over 585 points in the previous three sessions.
ONGC was the top performer while private banking major ICICI Bank extended gains
Phonemaker Apple is said to be in talks to take 30,000 sq ft retail space at plush property Maker Maxity, in Bandra Kurla Complex
On the last day of FY!5, the Sensex ended lower by 18.37 points at 27,957.49.
'The entire government-owned banking system (excluding SBI) is now in the red.' 'But worse is to come,' warns T N Ninan.
The Akash weapon system, which will be deployed facing the western borders, employs command to line of sight guidance and relies on sophisticated radars and control systems to guide the missile to its targets.
More than 10% (40 of 498 companies) have lost at least half their market value.
Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.
Chandrasekaran speaks about sustaining growth and TCS' growing importance in the Tata Group.
A customer wanting to buy a car would have to wait a long time for delivery.
'IndiGo 2018 is a harsh, ultra-lean, mean, zero asset, fighting machine with aspirations of taking on the global long-haul low-cost market.'
All sectoral indices, led by realty, PSU, oil & gas and banking, were in positive zone with gains of up to 1.25 per cent.
Vishal Kampani has big shoes to fill as his father is close to the Ambanis, the Wadias and the Ruias, says Dev Chatterjee.
Murkumbi will continue to retain his post till the stipulated notice period of 90 days or completion of open offer by Wilmar, whichever is later.
Benchmark share indices ended at record closing highs, amid a volatile trading session on Monday, with IT majors leading the gains.
Stellar rally in ITC shares along with strength in the Asian equities capped the downside.
The biggest challenge is not the airline's debt, but downsizing its 16,800 employees, says Surajeet Dasgupta.
Hemant Kanoria tells Niraj Bhatt why understanding the dynamics of the borrower's business is critical for the lender.
Investors will remain cautious ahead of F&O expiry.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 190 points up at 23,382.
Russian firms expand their footprint in India. And take bigger steps to do business with India's private sector.
Sun Pharma dipped 2% to Rs 615 on the BSE, its lowest level since November 9, 2016
The Sensex closed higher by 170 points at 26,128 and the Nifty rose 59 points to end at 7,943.
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.
'If you are looking to fulfil imminent long-term commitments, the new online Ulips are the right product for you,' notes Santosh Agarwal/Policybazaar.com.
Thinning valuation gap between these and mid-caps indicates a shift in investors' preferences.
A look at the life and times of maverick businessman Chinnakannan Sivasankaran
Sensex ends lower; govt schemes in focus.
Large-cap scrips are still trading at a discount to mid-caps.
The turmoil on the Street and a continued fall of the rupee may affect growth stocks, pushing equity investors back to the relative safety of defensive counters, or forcing them to flee markets, or both.
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Infosys, Cipla, NTPC, ITC and Lupin
The 30-share Sensex ended lower by 61 points at 29,122 mark and the 50-share Nifty slipped by 12 points to close at 8,797.
Financials emerged as the top gainers while auto shares rallied on robust September sales
