The higher rate cut by RBI is positive for rate-sensitive sectors in the medium to long term.
Expressing disappointment over the contraction in industrial growth in October, India Inc has appealed to the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates to revive the manufacturing sector and ameliorate investments.
There is lack of scientific basis in computing the poverty line, says govt.
Net capital gains from the sector over a full cycle may be more than the gains logged by cyclical sectors.
Experts said many of the programmes started in the last one year have been dogged by poor implementation, something which the state seriously needs to answer as it faces a tough electoral battle in the months ahead.
A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.
A keen understanding of the way our brain functions is essential to building sustainable routines and habits that set us up for success, says Jay Kumar Hariharan.
Rupee volatility could be dampened if it is steadily manoeuvered to levels consistent with inflation differentials, say Jaimini Bhagwati and Abheek Barua
Among the top 10 fastest growing consumer brands in the country, Yellow Diamond leverages the growing preference for local flavours in the snacks market, says Samreen Ahmad.
The measures to reduce the current account deficit should have focused far more on narrowing the trade imbalance, principally through export facilitation and linked FDI, says Nitin Desai.
Reacting to market specific developments, the domestic unit touched a low of 66.74 in intra-day trade before concluding at 66.65.
It is pegged at 6.8-8% by various economists, as compared to 6.7%.
The Consumer Price Index hit the lowest in six months in March at 4.83 per cent.
Enfield enjoys almost the entire 250-350 cc motorcycle market in country
'You have the home-cooked food. But on top of that you are having the sugary drinks, the junk food, the mithais and whatever else....' 'People should not be frying in this sunflower oil, corn oil or eating any foods fried in this stuff.' 'They should cook in butter or ghee or olive oil. That is much healthier.'
'When I give advice to my Indian relatives they are shocked.' 'I tell them to eat butter again and eggs and all that stuff.' And eat only so much rice.' 'Instead of having three chapattis, have one.' A must-read interview!
In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices were up 0.5% each
'We started analysing young patients and realised that they had causes like undetected diabetes, which suddenly flares up during COVID-19.' 'Secondly, hypothyroidism was one of the factors.' 'And obesity.'
Being a high-end bike, Yamaha YZF-R1 is supposed to be more powerful, safer and user-friendly than before.
Markets will continue to remain volatile till the Chinese economy shows some signs of stability
'The government and the RBI have been playing a very good part in terms of inflation management.'
RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, on Monday, said the current level of the rupee is "pretty reasonable" and any attempt to devalue it may lead to a surge in inflationary pressures and "offset any benefits"
Electricity generation has outperformed the industrial production index for five months in a row this financial year, even as the broader economy is struggling to grow.
'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.
A rate cut could stimulate demand and help revive industrial activity, without much risk of sparking off inflation again.
The Nifty Index features 50 of the largest companies in the country and represents close to 50 per cent of total market capitalisation. It is now trading at valuations that could only be justified if India Inc grows earnings at better than thrice the GDP growth rate. This is extremely unlikely, says Devangshu Datta.
Vivek Mahajan (Head - Research) Aditya Birla Money, analysed the slow IIP growth.
Call it an expectation of revival in the real estate market or improving liquidity, bulge bracket property deals have made a comeback in the country's commercial capital.
The dollar gained strength with the emergence of the US as the only developed economy showing signs of recovery.
'Freebies are yet be proven a 'pucca' vote-catcher. But don't say that to KCR because he takes pride in two things: His record of delivery and imagination,' says Shekhar Gupta.
The motorcycle will be imported to India via CBU (completely built units) route and made available at all the five exclusive Kawasaki showrooms across the country.
International scientists said they have glimpsed the first direct evidence of gravitational waves, which Albert Einstein predicted a century ago.
Market breadth was weak with 1,260 advances and 1,597 losers on the BSE.
Earnings growth is expected to accelerate as lingering toxic effects of note ban ease off and GST settles down. However, stock valuations are high and that means market is also overdue for correction, says Devangshu Datta.
BSE Midcap index outperformed the benchmark indices to end with 0.4% gains.
It takes 6 to 8 months after the approval for a product to hit stores.
After helping the government in policymaking since October 2014, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian is returning to academics and will be teaching at Harvard Kennedy School on a visiting position. In an interview to Dilasha Seth and Somesh Jha, he says the ease of doing business agenda needs to move forward and India must try to integrate with the global value chains. Edited excerpts.
Sridevi was one of India's finest actresses. Here's the proof.
Though Texas was very much a work related stop, I received my opportunity for something similar to peace during my stay there, says N N S Chandra.
Investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed meet outcome later today and July F&O expiry.
