Analysis

Explained: What's behind the record surge in gold prices?

Safe-haven investments gold and silver futures rise in India as equities underperform after the general election 2019 and in international markets because of US-China trade war fears.

Aug 10, 2019

Move to scrap super rich tax surcharge may lure back foreign portfolio investors

Markets respond energetically to reports government is considering the lifting of the surcharge proposed in the Union Budget 2019; Sensex, Nifty soar for the second day.

Aug 9, 2019

Auto sector skids downhill as economy hits bump; Maruti cuts production again

Automakers call for major incentives as top carmaker Maruti reduces production by 25 percent for the sixth consecutive month in July

Aug 8, 2019

J&K developments: Trade ban will hurt Pakistani traders more than Indians

Imran Khan's decision to cut off trade ties with India over Jammu and Kashmir developments will harm Pakistani traders who enjoyed the most favoured nation status with India until recently while Indians will be hit to a lesser extent.

Aug 8, 2019

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You may soon be able to buy petrol from the supermarket during weekly shopping

Major reforms to energy policy may allow foreign energy companies and supermarkets to sell fuel to retail users.

Aug 7, 2019

RBI monetary policy: Investors awaiting outlook beyond another repo rate cut

With a fourth 25 basis points repo rate cut a foregone conclusion, observers are watching for RBI guidance about its outlook on the state of the economy.

Aug 6, 2019

A global investor meet maybe Modi's healing touch for mortified J&K people

Economists think the change of status to Union Territory may have removed impediments to investments in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh; Prime Minister Modi may inaugurate summit in October

Aug 6, 2019

Hong Kong trouble, looming financial crisis sink world's biggest banks in China

'Big four' state-owned lenders that are also world's largest tumble to record low valuations amid concern that Beijing will direct them to bail out smaller banks as economic ills from US-China trade wars grow

Aug 5, 2019

BSNL privatisation: Salary delay, worsening fiscal crisis intensify speculation

Industry observers claim the government's focus shifted to BSNL and MTNL after speeding up the privatisation procedures of national carrier Air India.

Aug 5, 2019

Should we worry if WhatsApp shared payments data with Facebook?

Government is trying to ensure that Mark Zuckerberg's social media platform Facebook does not access data from group entity and chat platform WhatsApp that is set to launch a payments service anytime now.

Jul 27, 2019

Quest for more RBI dividends: Has Modi govt shot itself by firing Subhash Chandra Garg?

Garg, who has sought early retirement after the finance ministry snub, was the fiercest advocate for reducing RBI's cash reserves and transferring more cash dividends to the government.

Jul 26, 2019

Toned-down rhetoric of Bhatia, Gangwal may give wings to IndiGo patch-up bid

IndiGo shares were buoyed by the smooth conduct of the board meeting and rose Rs 65 or 4.44 percent from Friday's close of Rs 1,462 to close on Tuesday at Rs 1,527.

Jul 23, 2019

Reserving 75% jobs for locals will only hamper economic growth of Andhra Pradesh

Jagan Mohan Reddy government's proposed law to enforce 75 percent private sector job quota for locals may not help job creation as it could affect the ease of doing business.

Jul 23, 2019

Allahabad Bank report on Rs 688 crore fraud triggers fear of more irregularities

Allahabad Bank tells bourses that NCLT proceedings are in progress to recover the dues from a Ludhiana-based textile company; the bank had earlier reported a fraud of over Rs 1,775 crore by Bhushan Steel Ltd.

Jul 18, 2019

Bimal Jalan report: Govt may put more pressure on RBI for cash to meet budget target

Jalan panel's proposal for 'nominal' transfer of RBI funds to the government from the reserves over 3-5 years falls short of expectations.