Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.
Vivek Mahajan (Head - Research) Aditya Birla Money, analysed the slow IIP growth.
Stock markets in structural bull run but there can be bouts of volatility says Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head, equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund
Government is also will also enter into an agreement with Japan for a $50 billion swap.
These investors have pumped in about Rs 6,900 crore (Rs 69 billion) in the seven trading sessions after the Federal Open Market Commission meet.
Pharma shares extended losses after the government's ban on combination drugs.
It was a year of big gains for equity investors.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 208 points at 28,261 and the 50-share Nifty closed 64 points lower at 8,571.
India this year will emerge as the world's seventh largest economy, up from the 12 th position in 2008.
Indian economy is doing well and the performance of domestic stock markets is not as bad as that of other nations.
Given the developments, analysts do not foresee a quick recovery.
IT shares lost ground tracking a sell-off in tech stocks on Nasdaq on Friday
EM asset classes could rally if the pace of US Federal Reserve rate increases moderates.
Bank of Baroda ended flat after sharp gains in the previous session.
Rumours about a spike in taxes for equity investors are flying thick and fast.
Many giving double-digit returns, with India up less than one per cent; even so, it has done much better than other emerging markets.
'We want to make sure we stay in India and we have very high hopes from India,' says Mark Mobius.
Joydeep Ghosh takes stock of personal finances after the life-altering surprises of 2016.
He added that the risks can increase if the Chinese slowdown gathers more speed.
The RBI has enough "fire power" to deal with the rupee volatility and will intervene in the forex market as and when required, said Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
Dealers expect prices to fall further, owing to an impending rate hike in the US
They expressed concern on taxation issues, the high fiscal and current account deficits, and sought removal of capital gains tax.
Experts suggest domestic factors rather than the Greece crisis would determine the course of the Indian equities.
Of the 70 international feeder funds, more than half have made losses in 2014.
RBI's fifth bi-monthly monetary policy meet due tomorrow also kept the investors on their toes.
Sensex in green, midcaps, smallcaps fail to show up; bluechips rule.
An action on the rate front is unlikely to figure in Rajan's plan for the moment.
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The minister, who will also be meeting foreign institutional investors whose money is key to funding CAD in the afternoon, did not speak to reporters waiting outside.
'Everyone is still trying to understand the quantum of impact demonetisation will have on the economy.'
Externally, the global economy is stabilising, with better growth is expected this year.
For the year as a whole the price is expected to average $1,270, which compares with the year-to-date average of $1,289.
Market recovery on the cards in 2014 as investors are likely to chase higher yields
The belief that the Fed knows something that lesser mortals don't is common.
Decline in the rupee coupled with a slide in the crude oil prices have dented the sentiments.
'...and defensive until the global macro headwinds turn more benign.'
India has always been a good bet in relative terms during crises/turbulent times in emerging markets (EMs).
So, what does 2016 have in store for the Indian markets? Will they be able to take a giant leap forward in the leap year, and what are the key risks?
Overall market benchmark Sensex is headed for its worst performance in four years with a decline of 1,650 points
You can use gold as a financial instrument to diversify your portfolio into hedging against uncertainties in the market, but for ambitious returns, you must explore opportunities in other asset classes such as equities, debts and real estate, says Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.com.
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