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Analysts are ratcheting up their profit forecasts for Indian companies

For the three months ended March 31, profit at NSE Nifty 50 Index members increased 15%, almost double the 8% pace a year earlier

Analysts are ratcheting up their profit forecasts for Indian companies
Updated On : 11 Apr 2019 | 11:48 AM IST

Behind the 'Down Beta' of Indian markets

For any form of business research, a real assessment of the reliability of findings is assessed through an out-of-sample test

Behind the 'Down Beta' of Indian markets
Updated On : 27 Mar 2019 | 11:54 PM IST

Goldman Sachs upgrades India to 'overweight' amid pre-election rally

Foreign inflows into Indian equities soared to their highest in 15 months at $2.42 billion in February, a big swing from 2018's net outflows of $4.4 billion.

Goldman Sachs upgrades India to 'overweight' amid pre-election rally
Updated On : 19 Mar 2019 | 12:48 PM IST

In search of champions

Marquee businesses are diminishing with alarming frequency

In search of champions
Updated On : 20 Feb 2019 | 12:43 AM IST

Global trends, oil, rupee, US-China trade talks to dictate market: Analysts

Investment trend by foreign portfolio investors will also influence trading sentiment

Global trends, oil, rupee, US-China trade talks to dictate market: Analysts
Updated On : 17 Feb 2019 | 11:48 AM IST

BNP Paribas sets 2019 Sensex target at 40,000, but stays wary on earnings

The brokerage is of the view that India's price-to-book value is expensive compared to its Asian peers

BNP Paribas sets 2019 Sensex target at 40,000, but stays wary on earnings
Updated On : 20 Dec 2018 | 2:53 PM IST

State polls result, global cues to guide market; expect volatility: Experts

Investors should stay cautious ahead of state elections' outcome, domestic and global macroeconomic data and crude oil price movement next week, say analysts

State polls result, global cues to guide market; expect volatility: Experts
Updated On : 09 Dec 2018 | 2:33 PM IST

10 of 15 newly-listed firms trade below IPO price in FY19, plunge up to 53%

Shares of ICICI Securities have been the worst hit, plunging 53.20% from its issue price of Rs 520 per share

10 of 15 newly-listed firms trade below IPO price in FY19, plunge up to 53%
Updated On : 08 Nov 2018 | 7:15 PM IST

Rupee, bonds recover sharply, stocks get boost on soft oil, US-China talks

Improvement in GST collections and favourable earnings posted by some companies saw investors adding to risky bets

Rupee, bonds recover sharply, stocks get boost on soft oil, US-China talks
Updated On : 03 Nov 2018 | 1:36 AM IST

Midcaps, smallcaps plunge to new lows in biggest monthly drop since 2008

The velocity of the market correction in September was so fierce that nine stocks declined for every one that advanced

Midcaps, smallcaps plunge to new lows in biggest monthly drop since 2008
Updated On : 29 Sep 2018 | 2:51 AM IST

Sensex gains on positive monsoon forecast, banking stocks lead charge

Indian markets snapped the two-day losing streak on Friday as positive weather forecast provided boost to consumer and financial services stocks. The benchmark Sensex climbed 391 points, or one per cent, to close at 37,556, while broader Nifty closed 116 points, or one per cent, higher at 11,361. The positive sentiment also echoed in the broader markets as the BSE mid- and small-cap indices gaining 0.9 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively. All the 19 sectoral indices trading in the BSE closed in the green. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) net sold shares worth Rs 58.7 million while domestic institutions bought shares worth Rs 870 million.This relief rally in the markets comes after India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a normal monsoon at 95 per cent of the long-term averages. Banking stocks led the charge during Friday's rally with shares of Axis Bank jumping 5.2 per cent - the most by any Sensex company. Shares of Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC too .

Sensex gains on positive monsoon forecast, banking stocks lead charge
Updated On : 03 Aug 2018 | 10:23 PM IST

The quiet upheaval in Indian broking that's taking a bite out of revenues

New EU guidelines on paying separately for research have already changed the way markets function elsewhere in the world

The quiet upheaval in Indian broking that's taking a bite out of revenues
Updated On : 31 May 2018 | 2:17 PM IST

After dream run, Indian markets likely to run into rough weather

Several worries on the horizon for equities, which just had their best month in two years

After dream run, Indian markets likely to run into rough weather
Updated On : 02 May 2018 | 7:00 AM IST

Bank rally lifts markets to three-month high; Sensex, Nifty climb over 7%

Most global markets traded in the green on Friday after the yield on 10-year US Treasury softened to 2.97

Bank rally lifts markets to three-month high; Sensex, Nifty climb over 7%
Updated On : 28 Apr 2018 | 2:22 AM IST

Market's fate rests on floaters

These investors stay in or out of the market for long periods

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2018 | 7:15 AM IST

Indian markets drop 1% even as global equities rally; PNB falls 2.1%

Most global markets posted their biggest weekly advance in nearly a year but Indian equities ended the week unchanged

Indian markets drop 1% even as global equities rally; PNB falls 2.1%
Updated On : 17 Feb 2018 | 1:17 AM IST

Sebi chief believes LTCG tax will have some impact on Indian markets

Sebi chief Ajay Tyagi said that volatility in Indian markets may continue for some time due to global reasons like the healthy US job markets numbers

Sebi chief believes LTCG tax will have some impact on Indian markets
Updated On : 10 Feb 2018 | 3:04 PM IST

Markets slump: Will govt scrap LTCG tax? Adhia says will 'look into' fixes

Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia said he will discuss the issue of fall in local markets with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Markets slump: Will govt scrap LTCG tax? Adhia says will 'look into' fixes
Updated On : 06 Feb 2018 | 1:21 PM IST

Move over Japan: 'India fifth most attractive market for investments'

The findings of the PwC survey come on a day when the rich and powerful are meeting in Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual summit

Move over Japan: 'India fifth most attractive market for investments'
Updated On : 23 Jan 2018 | 7:29 AM IST

Indian equity rally still has room for bull run, suggests a '$6 bn' manager

Domestic and overseas funds pumped a record $26 billion into Indian equities last year

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2018 | 8:21 AM IST