Global stocks retreat on Ukraine news, bond yields slide
Investors have worried about a deepening stand-off between Ukraine and Russia, though recent signs of easing tensions had lifted equity markets, especially in Europe.
Aug 16, 2014, 01:18 AM IST
MF exposure to bank stocks hit record-high of Rs 55K cr in July
At current levels, the MF industry has the highest exposure to banking sector since August 2009.
Aug 12, 2014, 14:48 PM IST
FII inflows hit $20-bn mark in first half of 2014
Market analysts believe that foreign investors have been betting on the Indian market mainly on hopes of a stable and reforms-oriented government.
Jul 06, 2014, 10:57 AM IST
Unions to oppose investment of EPFO funds in equity market
Trade unions have decided to oppose any move to invest part of over Rs 5 lakh crore corpus of retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in equity market.
Jun 25, 2014, 22:19 PM IST
FinMin proposes allowing EPFO to invest 30% in equity market
The Finance Ministry has proposed allowing retirement and gratuity funds to invest up to 30 percent of their money in the equity market, a suggestion that's likely to be opposed by labour unions.
Jun 25, 2014, 21:15 PM IST
Equities pull back on buying frenzy; Nifty jumps 87 pts
Financials, oil & energy, FMCG, auto, metal and infra- related stocks mainly spearheaded the rally with huge volumes.
Jun 24, 2014, 19:55 PM IST
FIIs infuse over $20 bn so far this yr; $5 bn in June alone
Continuing to bet big on reforms agenda of the new government, overseas investors have poured in more than USD 5 billion into Indian markets so far this month - taking the overall net inflows since beginning of 2014 to over USD 20 billion.
Jun 22, 2014, 18:04 PM IST
'Equity market upside may be significant in next 18-24 months'
Indian equity market's upside is expected to be significant over the next 18-24 months, which in turn should continue to fuel investor appetite for domestic cyclicals, according to a report by Standard Chartered Bank.
Jun 10, 2014, 20:38 PM IST
Rupee up 15 paise against dollar at 59.18 in early trade
Dealers attributed the rise in domestic currency to sustained selling of the dollar by exporters.
Jun 06, 2014, 09:52 AM IST
