Open to change norms on exchange-traded funds: SEBI chief
Pitching for more transparency and disclosures with regard to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), SEBI chief U K Sinha Monday said the markets regulator is willing to make changes to norms regulating the financial product based on inputs from market players and experts.
Oct 26, 2015, 17:49 PM IST
Next batch of quarterly earnings to dictate stock markets trend
Second quarter earnings from bluechips like HDFC Bank, Wipro and Bajaj Auto would dictate the trend in equity markets in the holiday-shortened week ahead, say experts.
Oct 18, 2015, 21:19 PM IST
Anxiety over Q2 depresses markets; Sensex trades in the red
Investor-anxiety over the ongoing quarterly results season subdued Indian equity markets leading to a barometer index trading marginally in the red during the post-noon session on Monday.
Oct 12, 2015, 14:13 PM IST
Weekly market review: Stocks come alive on RBI rate cut, end week with solid gains
Domestic market ended the truncated week on a note of optimism, with the 50 bps rate cut by RBI leading to sizeable gains, helping the BSE Sensex reclaim the psychological 26,000-mark and the broader Nifty end above the crucial 7,900-level.
Oct 03, 2015, 14:33 PM IST
Sensex surges 265 points to regain 26K-level; Nifty above 7,900
The benchmark BSE Sensex reclaimed the 26,000-mark by surging 265 points and the NSE Nifty was above the 7,900-level in early trade on Wednesday on continued buying by participants on a bigger-than-expected interest rate cut by RBI yesterday amid a rebound in global markets.
Sep 30, 2015, 10:20 AM IST
World stocks hit two-year lows as commodities stay pressured
Global stocks slid to their lowest in more than two years on Tuesday as raw materials prices and emerging markets stayed under pressure.
Sep 29, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
Asian shares skid to 3-1/2-year low on China anxiety
Asian shares skidded to 3-1/2-year lows and the dollar sagged on Tuesday, pulled down by a sharp losses on Wall Street after weak Chinese data rekindled worries about its fragile economy.
Sep 29, 2015, 09:23 AM IST
Tokyo shares sink as strong yen hits exporters
Tokyo shares tumbled Monday as a stronger yen dragged on major exporters while sentiment was also soured by news that most listings on the Topix had gone ex-dividend.
Sep 28, 2015, 14:20 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan's rate call to decide the market this week
All eyes are now on the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review on September 29 as the stance taken by its chief Raghuram Rajan will determine the broader trajectory of the market.
Sep 27, 2015, 11:51 AM IST
US Fed chief says rate increase `likely` later this year
US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen said Thursday that she still expects to increase interest rates in 2015 and that concerns about weaker global growth likely will not affect that plan.
Sep 25, 2015, 03:18 AM IST
European stocks sink on China downgrade, VW scandal
European stock markets tumbled Tuesday with carmakers and miners in freefall on the worsening Volkswagen scandal and a bleak outlook for China`s economy, dealers said.
Sep 22, 2015, 21:59 PM IST
Sensex recovers from early losses, ends 25 points lower
The benchmark BSE Sensex Monday shook off an early stumble and settled 26 points lower at 26,192.98 as shares made a smart recovery on renewed buying interest from foreign investors and heightened rate cut hopes, despite feeble global cues.
Sep 21, 2015, 21:51 PM IST
Bourses ask members not to allow Raju family to trade in markets
After a fresh Sebi order in Satyam case, stock exchanges BSE and NSE have asked trading members to ensure that eight entities including family members of the company's founder B Ramalinga Raju are not allowed to trade in the securities markets for seven years.
Sep 11, 2015, 14:40 PM IST
Deutsche Boerse delays Asia plans due to turbulence, tech woes
Financial market turbulence in China and software problems have prompted Deutsche Boerse to delay its planned Asian derivatives exchange and clearing house by about 18 months, three people familiar with the plans said on Wednesday.
Sep 09, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Chinese premier seeks to quell global markets' China fears
China has fended off the major risks to its financial system while its economic prospects remain positive, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday, as he tried to reassure global markets that Beijing can keep its economy on track and stock markets in check.
Sep 09, 2015, 17:30 PM IST
European stocks rally on eurozone data, Shanghai gains
Europe`s main stock markets rallied Tuesday on upwardly revised eurozone economic growth data and gains in Shanghai, dealers said.
Sep 08, 2015, 17:40 PM IST
Markets to remain volatile in Sept-Nov: BofA-ML
Domestic capital markets are likely to remain volatile in the September-November period due to factors like US Fed's policy action, second quarter corporate earnings and Bihar state elections, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML) said in a report.
Sep 07, 2015, 18:25 PM IST
FPIs dump shares worth Rs 4,000-cr in just 4 trading sessions
Foreign investors have pulled out nearly Rs 4,000 crore from the stock markets in the last four trading sessions amid weak GDP numbers and lacklustre global cues.
Sep 06, 2015, 20:09 PM IST
Sensex gets into reverse gear on rain woes, loses 109 points
The markets Monday rode a roller-coaster for large part of the day ahead of GDP numbers as the benchmark BSE Sensex reversed its course closing lower by over 109 points and the NSE Nifty was tucked below the 8,000-mark, mainly due to monsoon pain and a faltering rupee.
Aug 31, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
Asia stocks suffer fresh losses, further volatility tipped
Chinese stocks sank again Monday, dragging most other Asian bourses lower amid uncertainty over US interest rates, reviving fears of a broader global economic slowdown that has rocked the world`s financial markets.
Aug 31, 2015, 17:03 PM IST
