Indian boxers continue to show their prowess on the international stage. This time it was youngsters Aditya Maan and Ashish who made the country proud at the AIBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Kiev, Ukraine.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley sought parliament's approval on Friday to increase the spending budget for this fiscal year by $4 billion, with almost half to be used to inject extra capital into state banks struggling with bad loans.
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on US-Pakistan relations and had a lively debate on the issue whose transcript was released on Sunday.
'Unless India Inc's earnings offer promise in March 2017 quarter, sentiment may not reverse in a hurry.'
Turnover on exchanges dips to pre-Modi levels
While selling started in April, it has intensified this month, with FPIs pulling out $1.1 billion and $2.5 billion from equities and debt market, respectively
Avoid fresh investments, as there might be more opportunities in the coming months, market experts tell Joydeep Ghosh
Experts say the stock market correction in recent times increases the risk-reward in favour of large-cap stocks.
The report said that Pakistan will retain its capabilities for the foreseeable future as a necessary deterrent against perceived existential threats from India.
Participants will keenly watch fate of GST Bill in Parliament.
There have been demands from a section of stakeholders that the long-term capital gains tax on equities be reimposed.
Analysts say markets to be impacted by monsoon, inflation trajectory.
On Wednesday, FIIs sold shares worth Rs 1,573 crore.
Demonetisation, Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential elections, and the fear that US Fed may hike rates in the upcoming policy review in December have dented market sentiments, report Puneet Wadhwa & Deepak Korgaonkar.
It won't be an easy ride for the markets, reckon experts, considering the multiple state elections in 2018 and general elections next year.
FIIs pump in $1.4 billion in March, after pulling out $2.9 billion in Jan-Feb.
It's also important to understand the rationale behind choosing particular stocks and when to sell.
CBDT circular issued last month had raised multiple taxation concerns.
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Since 2005, in 8 out of 10 years (except in CY11 and CY14) the benchmark indices have given positive returns in December.
The sentiment around Indian equities remains positive and unchanged.
Higher growth, reform bets have boosted returns but leave limited room for error.
This route accounts for Rs 2.75 lakh crore of FPI holdings.
A total of 183 stocks rallied 10 per cent, of which 32 stocks saw price appreciation of 20 per cent each.
Since its peak, the S&P BSE Sensex has dropped nearly 3,000 points.
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Pressure on the government increased with the Reserve Bank of India's surprise move on Thursday to cut interest rates
Given the developments, analysts do not foresee a quick recovery.
Only six sectors are likely to report good set of numbers in Q4 FY15.
Sharp swings likely in equity, forex and bond markets.
The past decade saw three full cycles of markets moving up and then going into bear phases.
The year 2014 has been one of the best for investors in the equity markets.
'Forget about sending in troops or raining down missiles, but don't rule out occasional covert operations that target specific terrorist leaders.'
The market direction will be guided by corporate earnings, especially the oil & gas companies, since they were responsible for earnings disappointment in the past quarter as well.
Analysts mostly prefer domestic plays beside select films with foreign exposure.
The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.
Analysts expect global markets to remain in consolidation mode with a negative bias over the next six months.
There are a few factors that can spoil the party
Over the past four quarters, the Sensex companies' earnings trajectory has improved sharply because of a weak rupee.
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