India allows seven state-run banks to raise capital from market
India has allowed seven state-run banks to raise capital from market as part of efforts to help them comply with global Basel III banking rules, a finance ministry statement said on Wednesday.
Mar 11, 2015, 18:07 PM IST
PFs to invest minimum 5% of funds in equity mkt: FinMin
In a market friendly move, the government will make it mandatory for non-government provident funds to invest a minimum of 5 percent of their investible funds in equity or equity related instruments.
Mar 01, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
SBI to issue equity shares worth Rs 2,970 crore to govt
State Bank of India (SBI) Friday said its board has decided to issue equity shares worth Rs 2,970 crore to the government on preferential basis.
Feb 13, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
Rupee logs first gain in 5 days, rises by 12 paise Vs dollar
The Indian rupee Friday strengthened by 12 paise to end at 62.19 against the dollar, logging its first gain in five sessions, on selling of the US currency by banks and exporters amid a strong local equity market.
Feb 13, 2015, 19:34 PM IST
FIIs pump in Rs 11,300 cr in debt market in January so far
Overseas investors have pumped in a massive over Rs 11,300 crore in Indian debt markets since the beginning of the month.
Jan 18, 2015, 11:48 AM IST
Equity mutual funds see inflow of Rs 49,000 crore in 2014
Mutual funds pumped in a whopping Rs 49,000 crore in equity schemes in 2014 after witnessing an outflow in the preceding year on account of improved sentiment and positive returns.
Jan 12, 2015, 14:57 PM IST
FIIs start new year with dumping shares worth Rs 1,700 crore
Overseas investors have pulled out nearly Rs 1,700 crore from the Indian stock markets in January so far following a steep fall in crude oil prices amid slowing global growth.
Jan 11, 2015, 12:23 PM IST
Oil stocks crack; ONGC biggest Sensex loser
Oil and gas stocks suffered heavy losses Tuesday, declining by up to 6 percent amid a massing sell off in equity markets, as global oil prices fell below the USD 50-mark.
Jan 06, 2015, 20:48 PM IST
FII equity inflows hit 10-month low of Rs 2,100 cr in Dec
Overseas investors pumped in a little over Rs 2,100 crore in the Indian equity markets in December, making it the lowest investment in 10 months, primarily on account of profit booking.
Jan 04, 2015, 11:01 AM IST
Companies raised Rs 39,000 cr via equity markets in 2014; QIPs dominate
This is lower compared to the quantum of funds mobilised via equity market at Rs 45,440 crore in 2013.
Dec 29, 2014, 17:33 PM IST
Sensex surges 265 points in trade on global trends
Rising for the second straight session, the benchmark BSE Sensex Monday spurted by over 265 points in early trade led by gains in metal, realty and auto stocks amidst a firming trend at other Asian markets.
Dec 29, 2014, 10:14 AM IST
Mutual Funds reach Rs 11-trillion mark; add Rs 3-trillion in 2014
Fighting all adversities and a tougher regulatory regime, mutual funds are headed for a cash-rich 2014 with an estimated addition of about Rs three lakh crore to its asset base to become a Rs 11-trillion market.
Dec 25, 2014, 16:26 PM IST
Rupee weakens to more than 9-month low of 62.33 Vs USD
Continuing its losing streak for the fourth straight day, the rupee fell to its weakest level against the US dollar in more than nine months Thursday due to sustained demand for the greenback from importers.
Dec 11, 2014, 14:14 PM IST
SBI for restoring 30% equity norm in debt recast
After RBI announced that it would soon come out with flexible norms for loan restructuring, SBI has demanded that it be allowed to convert up to 30 percent of debt into equity.
Dec 09, 2014, 22:41 PM IST
FPI inflows in stocks hit $1.5 bn in November; total crosses $15 bn
Overseas investors have pumped in USD 1.55 billion in equity market so far this month, taking the total to over USD 15 billion since the beginning of the year.
Nov 16, 2014, 10:44 AM IST
Market's bull run to continue for next 4 to 5 years
This is the first time retail investors shifted back to the equity market and I feel one should buy at the current level.
Oct 02, 2014, 15:15 PM IST
MFs' exposure to software stocks hits all-time high in August
The mutual fund industry is betting big on software companies as its equity exposure to the sector climbed to an all-time high of Rs 29,688 crore at the end of August.
Sep 17, 2014, 14:38 PM IST
LIC investment in equity market to cross Rs 55,000 cr in FY'15
LIC had picked up stocks worth Rs 51,000 crore last fiscal and investments were made across sectors.
Sep 14, 2014, 12:55 PM IST
Indian equities outshine global indices, 27% returns on BSE-100
Indian equities have outperformed most global indices this calendar year so far with the BSE-100 Index giving 27 percent return as compared to MSCI emerging markets at 6 percent and MSCI World at 2 percent, says British brokerage firm Barclays.
Aug 28, 2014, 18:01 PM IST
LIC to invest Rs 50,000 cr in equity market this fiscal: Roy
Country's largest insurer Life Insurance Corporation plans to pump in about Rs 50,000 crore in the equity market, taking its total investment including in bonds to Rs 3 lakh crore during the current fiscal.
Aug 24, 2014, 11:54 AM IST
