Progress in monsoon, macro data to set market trend, Fed meet eyed
Federal Reserve's meeting during the week will be keenly eyed as investors will look for clues on the timing of an interest rate hike.
Jun 14, 2015, 12:42 PM IST
Brokerages, bourses step up hiring as markets shape up
With the formation of a new government last year, the markets have seen a handsome rally, and consequently, the attrition level on a voluntary basis has considerably gone up to 12-15 per cent, experts said.
Jun 14, 2015, 12:04 PM IST
Markets end in red for second consecutive week
The sensex resumed lower at 27,770.79, but firmed up to 27,959.43 on initial buying by funds and other participants to enlarge their portfolios.
Jun 06, 2015, 15:36 PM IST
RBI not a cheerleader for markets: Raghuram Rajan
Doing some plain-speaking, Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said RBI is not a 'cheerleader' and he may have "erred a bit" in lowering the policy rate to push investments as growth was not happening at the ground level.
Jun 02, 2015, 15:50 PM IST
Markets in for a roller-coaster ride, say experts
Expiry of May futures and options contracts on Thursday may add to volatility, they added.
May 24, 2015, 10:58 AM IST
Sensex tanks to 6-1/2-month low on rupee, reform bill worries
The NSE Nifty index also ended with a loss of 39.70 points or 0.49 percent at 8,057.30 -- its weakest close since December 17 last year.
May 07, 2015, 16:05 PM IST
Markets to see volatility ahead of F&O expiry, Q4 results eyed
"In holiday-shortened week, some big listed corporates are scheduled to announce their results. Maruti, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular, Sesa Sterlite, Axis Bank and HDFC are some of the prominent names.
Apr 26, 2015, 10:46 AM IST
M&A deals jump 3-fold to $12 bn in Q1 2015
Mergermarket, a global deal tracking firm, said there were 86 deals worth USD 12.1 billion announced in the first quarter of 2015 up from 76 deals worth USD 3.6 billion in the same period a year ago.
Apr 19, 2015, 10:42 AM IST
100 foreign funds get tax demands; total bill may hit $10 bn
Till March 31, close to 100 FIIs got notices from the Tax Department for a controversial Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) of 20 per cent, while they are now being followed up with Assessment Orders.
Apr 05, 2015, 16:25 PM IST
Sensex breaks 7-day losing trend, but volatility continues
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Friday ended at 27,458.64, up by a marginal 1.06 points to technically snap the seven-session losing streak in a highly volatile trade amid continuing geo-political tensions.
Mar 27, 2015, 17:06 PM IST
Markets collapse on geopolitical worries, Sensex tanks 654 points
The NSE Nifty slipped 189 points, or 2.21 percent, to end at 8,342.15, its weakest level in about ten weeks.
Mar 26, 2015, 19:06 PM IST
Sebi pitches for pension money in mkts as Jaitley takes stock
To deepen capital markets, Sebi today pitched for allowing investment of pension money into various securities instruments and to create an enabling environment for REITs to flourish, as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley reviewed the state of capital markets in the country.
Mar 22, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
Stock markets to remain open on Budget day
The stock markets will remain open on Budget day, which falls on Saturday.
Feb 20, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
WPI inflation, FII trends to drive mkts this week: Experts
Profit-booking may also be on the cards as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday logged their fourth successive session of gains and regained 29,000 level and 8,800 mark respectively.
Feb 15, 2015, 12:44 PM IST
'Indian markets can get $10-tn size with right approach'
The markets, however, need to become a vehicle for generating funds to be invested across various sectors, rather than just being trading platforms, he said.
Feb 01, 2015, 14:58 PM IST
Mutual funds pump over Rs 33,000 crore in debt markets
Industry experts attributed the inflows during the month in debt to the new government's intent on introducing economic reforms and improved fundamentals of the domestic economy.
Feb 01, 2015, 11:37 AM IST
Markets continue winning streak to 8th straight day; Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks
The CNX 50-share Nifty also gained 74.90 points, or 0.85 percent, to hit all-time closing high of 8,910.50 after hitting historic high of 8,925.05.
Jan 27, 2015, 16:58 PM IST
Sebi proposes e-IPO norms; fast-track divestment by PSUs
Under the new norms, Sebi has proposed to drastically cut the timeline for listing of shares within 2-3 days of the IPO, as against 12 days currently.
Jan 08, 2015, 19:25 PM IST
Sensex, Nifty may continue to see correction: Experts
Trend in global markets, investment cues from overseas investors, movement of rupee against the dollar, and crude oil price will dictate near-term trend on bourses.
Dec 14, 2014, 10:52 AM IST
Weekly Review: Sensex logs worst weekly loss in 3 years, falls 1,107.42 points
The BSE benchmark Sensex extended its falling trend for the second consecutive week by plunging 1,107.42 points due to all-round selling pressure in view of declining crude prices and caution ahead of key macroeconomic data.
Dec 13, 2014, 16:05 PM IST
