Firms have to adhere to strict compliance requirements mandated by global parents
It is useful to note that Indian markets have not gone into a tailspin as the Greece crisis has developed, says Devangshu Datta.
Though valuations have moderated, they are still above average.
The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.
'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.
Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men's tennis again when he defeated Andy Murray, the man who deposed him as world number one, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in an epic Qatar Open final in Doha on Saturday.
Why do hundreds, and in some cases, thousands, turn up for a single vacancy at the lowest rungs of government jobs? The answer is simple: It offers a stable, assured income, which overcomes all other objections, says Shreekant Sambrani.
Analysts say worst seems over but RBI's helping hand needed in form of rate cuts.
'The policy is to consolidate farming into the hands of a few and to take away the food security of the country.' 'Once food is in the hands of 15 chosen corporate houses, you will get food, but at a price that they determine.'
So unless you are convinced of getting your market timing absolutely bang on everytime, opting for SIPs is more realistic from a logistical and psychological standpoint, says Larissa Fernand
Chinese stock markets have slumped 30 per cent since mid-June.
AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes began talks with bankers to take Asia's number one budget airline private after a plunge in its stock price put $200 million worth of loans borrowed against AirAsia's shares at risk.
In this series, Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.
Delhi Daredevils paid the price for shoddy batting as they virtually crashed out of the IPL losing to Sunrisers by eight wickets via D/L method in an encounter interrupted by intermittent showers.
Several types of investment risks can threaten your portfolio -- some are easier to avoid than others
From a bloodied face of Spanish club Atletico's Madrid's Mario Mandzukic, to Australia's ICC World Cup triumph, Sania Mirza's fabulous run and more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.
Williams defended their young and inexperienced Formula One drivers
Soccer fans mock as England dumped out of Europe twice in a week.
Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan
The market is clinging to support above the 8,000 mark and hitting resistance above 8,150.
'This looks like a long-term bear market and there could be mounting losses in the near-term,' says Devangshu Datta.
Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
FIIs have offloaded stocks worth Rs 13,110 crore
RBI's tricky strategy to ease market's pre-Fed jitters.
Investors indulged in buying beaten down blue chips at lower and attractive levels.
India's number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran beat Jay Clarke of Great Britain in straight sets to enter the main draw of the Miami Open, on Wednesday.
Subramaniam feels it does make sense to have some overlay in lump sum if one has the cash to do so.
As economic policy making moves from pragmatism to populism, the bulls begin to make way for cautious optimists.
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
If you simply understand that you do not understand the sock market, that will be a favour. A big favour...
'Success will require political skill, not just economic expertise'
The surge in the stock market has failed to stem the trend of small-sized brokers shutting operations.
Gone are the days of over-the-top Diwali parties, says Kishore Singh. This year round, the taxman is the invisible -- and unwanted -- guest at these once extravagant affairs.
From smart cities to gold, the fallout of the Chinese meltdown will have far-reaching consequences
The government has spent a little less than one-third of the Budget estimate of capital expenditure, it can still spend about Rs 20,000 crore this year without disturbing its fiscal deficit target.
The fund house says it is doing this to protect the interests of existing investors.
Economist Dr Subramanian Swamy, whose Janata Party merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party in August, has issued the following press statement on the Indian economy and demanded the implementation of a four-point agenda to save it.
We may turn our noses up at those who do it but that doesn't mean we haven't done one (or all) of these things at an ATM.
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