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Sensex rebounds by 777 points on RBI rate cut expectations

The status quo on the fiscal consolidation path will enable the RBI to cut interest rates in the coming months.

Mar 1, 2016

Budget 2016: Gold prices rise as FM Arun Jaitley leaves import duty unchanged

However, the government proposed a slew of exemptions for investment under the gold schemes announced last year.

Feb 29, 2016

Arun Jaitley hints at privatisation of IDBI Bank, stock gains 16%

The government currently holds 80 percent stake in the bank.

Feb 29, 2016

Budget 2016: Will Sensex gain on Budget day as it did last year?

The benchmark index has declined 21 percent since the presentation of last year's budget Feb. 28, 2015.

Feb 27, 2016

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Sensex spurts on Economic Survey's optimistic projection for FY17

The Economic Survey's projection of a growth between 7 and 7.75 percent for FY2017 is in line with the advance estimate of 7.6 percent released last month.

Feb 26, 2016

Asia shares inch ahead as G20 talks, oil holds gains

German Finance Minister declared that the scope for monetary and fiscal policy was exhausted globally and called for more structural reform.

Feb 26, 2016

Rail Budget 2016-17: Shares of wagon, coach-makers decline; KEC spurts

The less-than-expected capital outlay of Rs 1.21 lakh crore for FY2017 dampened sentiments for railway stocks.

Feb 25, 2016

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for second day; gold gains

Indian stock markets remained weak on Wednesday, tracking global cues and selling pressure across sectors.

Feb 24, 2016

Sensex, Nifty snap four-day winning streak, correct sharply

The S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty saw a skewed advance-decline ratio, with Asian Paints being the only gainer on Nifty 50.

Feb 23, 2016

Gold imports likely to slump to 2-year low in February

Jewellers and retail consumers are waiting for a correction in gold prices amid hopes of a cut in import duty in the upcoming budget.

Feb 23, 2016

Islamic State group rigs currency rates in Mosul to prop up finances

Air strikes have reduced Islamic State group's ability to extract, refine and transport oil, a major source of revenue for the group.

Feb 23, 2016

EU lenders working on plan for gradual Greek debt relief: Greek paper

The lenders have publicly spoken about granting debt relief on condition reforms are completed.

Feb 21, 2016

Indians spent $267B on gold in last 10 years

When foreigners were buying Indian equities over the last ten years, Indians were busy buying gold, Akhilesh Tilotia of Kotak Equities said.

Feb 20, 2016

Sensex posts biggest weekly gains since October 2015

The rebound in the benchmark indices was mainly led by strong gains in stock prices of metals, PSU banks, realty and auto.

Feb 20, 2016

Gold gains on fresh demand; ETFs rise despite stock market rally

The yellow metal managed to stay above $1,200 an ounce on Friday despite shedding previous day's gains.

Feb 19, 2016

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