PE investments halve in 6 months; investors in wait and watch mode
After a 'dream run' last year, private equity investments eased in the first half of this year with deals worth USD 5.8 billion, down nearly 46 percent as investors went on a 'wait and watch' mode.
Jul 05, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
India's bond rally at risk as govt, states gear up for big debt sales
A rally in India`s bond market this month could prove short-lived as investors brace for as much as USD157 billion in sovereign debt sales over the next year, including from states financing a big bailout of electricity utilities, analysts warn.
Mar 23, 2016, 09:10 AM IST
As Modi euphoria cools, India faces test to keep foreigners invested
Modi also faces a fraught domestic environment amid widespread doubts about the accuracy of data showing India`s economy grew at 7.3 percent in the October-December quarter, higher than China.
Feb 26, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi invites Singapore firms to invest in Navratna PSUs
Modi stressed on the idea to 'create many Singapores' within India.
Nov 24, 2015, 14:40 PM IST
India allows 7 entities to raise Rs 400 billion via tax-free bonds
The ceiling coupon rate for AAA-rated issuer of tax-free bonds has been fixed at 55 basis points below the government bond yield for retail investors and 80 basis points for other investors.
Jul 08, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
Nifty retreats from 2-1/2 month high; Auto, FMCG gain strong
The NSE benchmark Nifty retreated from its 2-1/2 month high and ended modestly lower by 8 points as investors turned cautious and booked profits after a two-day upmove and Greece uncertainty.
Jul 02, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
MFs try out 'mystery shoppers' to keep lid on mis-selling
To check mis-selling of mutual funds and ensure compliance with norms, fund houses have begun using 'mystery shoppers' to catch errant agents and also to get feedback from investors.
Jun 28, 2015, 13:07 PM IST
India story is on a firm footing: Arun Jaitley
Dispelling any notion of waiting and watching by the long-term investors, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here on Wednesday that the India story is on a firm footing and whatever outstanding issues are there are under the government`s active consideration.
Jun 24, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
No coercion by taxmen to recover MAT dues, says CBDT
In a breather for investors, CBDT on Tuesday said taxmen won't resort to coercive methods to recover dues towards Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) on capital gains made by FIIs and will wait for the Supreme Court order on the issue.
Jun 16, 2015, 17:58 PM IST
Mutual funds log Rs 1 lakh cr inflows in April-May
Investors have pumped in over Rs 1 lakh crore into various mutual fund schemes in the first two months of the current financial year, 2015-16, with equity and money markets contributing the most.
Jun 08, 2015, 15:52 PM IST
Sebi directs prosecution proceedings against Alchemist Infra
Clamping down on Alchemist Infra Realty for defying its orders to refund investors, Sebi today directed prosecution proceedings against the company and its directors as well as attachment of their properties to recover the money.
May 28, 2015, 19:10 PM IST
PM Modi out to woo investors on first Europe trip
But India is currently ranked 142nd out of 189 countries in a World Bank "ease of doing business" global league table.
Apr 08, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
Lapsed tenders hurt Modi's 'Make in India' defence industry push
Indian firms have spurned some $15 billion worth of government tenders to make a range of weapons since 2013.
Apr 08, 2015, 08:34 AM IST
Stocks steal a march over gold, fetch better returns in FY'15
Indian stock markets have outshined gold and silver, fetching robust returns for investors in 2014-15.
Apr 02, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
Investors await outcome of initiatives taken by PM Narendra Modi: US envoy
Verma said the Indo-US trade volume would touch USD 500 billion, as anticipated by the American President, in due course.
Feb 24, 2015, 09:29 AM IST
SEBI questions ownership of Sahara properties: Sources
Officials at Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which is seeking redress for millions of investors it says were burnt in conglomerate Sahara`s illegal bond scheme, say the group may not wholly own some of the properties in India it listed as proof of its ability to repay the savers.
Feb 11, 2015, 22:32 PM IST
PM promises fair taxes, growth-focussed policies to investors
Modi said the priority of his government is "growth and jobs" and to establish global benchmarks in areas such as governance, transparency and taxation.
Feb 03, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
Industry visits to North Block down as biz climate improves: FM
Telling investors about improving ease of doing business in India, Finance Arun Jaitley on Thursday quipped that the number of industry leaders visiting his office has come down drastically as they do not need to come to seek permissions.
Jan 22, 2015, 16:09 PM IST
Sebi for protection of all investors in corp bond market: Sinha
Sebi has written to the government asking for access to recovery mechanisms to other investors beyond banks and financial institutions.
Jan 21, 2015, 15:35 PM IST
Sebi, exchanges tighten noose on SMS tipsters
As investors and general public get bombarded with SMS tips promising huge stock market gains, regulator Sebi and stock exchanges have beefed up their surveillance to keep these scamsters in the check.
Dec 08, 2014, 16:10 PM IST
