Markets

India Inc raises Rs 8.7 lakh crore in 2019; debt continues to remain most sought after instrument

The funds received in 2019 were majorly used for business expansion plans, loan repayments and to support working capital.

Dec 30, 2019

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Market outlook: Macro-data, crude oil prices to steer indices' movements

Market observers pointed out that global crude oil prices along with the expectations of a healthy third quarter (Q3) earning result season would also influence the market's movement.

Dec 29, 2019

Sensex ends 206 points higher, Tata Group stocks fall

Sensex closed 206.40 points higher at 41,558.57. The Nifty closed at 12,221.65, advancing by 56.65 points.

Dec 18, 2019

Market outlook: Inflation data, stagflation concerns to steer equity indices

Concerns on stagflation and anxiety over the upcoming WPI Inflation level for November will keep investors on their toes.

Dec 15, 2019

Maruti U-turn may put India's plan to ease out diesel vehicles on reverse gear

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki may not want to miss out on the diesel vehicle market share as rivals remain silent on exiting the segment.

Dec 13, 2019

Ticking time bomb? Rajan warns of crisis in realty, infrastructure segments

The former RBI governor said real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors are in deep trouble amid the growth recession of low economic expansion and growing unemployment.

Dec 8, 2019

Market outlook: Macro-data, growth pangs to drive equity indices' trajectory

The rupee's movement against the American dollar and the progress of the US-China trade deal, as well as crude oil price fluctuations, will impact investors' risk-taking appetite.

Dec 8, 2019

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Who will blink first? India-US in staring match over taxing Internet downloads

India may ignore US warnings of trade sanctions and impose import duties on 'electronic transmissions' like software, movie and music downloads and streaming before the year-end; New Delhi and Pretoria threaten to end 20 years of WTO ban on taxing international downloads

Dec 7, 2019

Will DHFL depositors have respite as administrator seeks all creditors' claims?

RBI-appointed official has asked creditors including depositors to submit their claims before December 17; depositors asked to choose one of the three authorised insolvency professionals

Dec 7, 2019

Market today: Nifty, Sensex gain ahead of expected interest rate cut

Nifty has risen 7.7% and Sensex has gained 8.43% since the last rate cut in October, mainly due to measures such as reducing the corporate tax rate and expectations of more stimulus.

Dec 5, 2019

Market outlook: Lending rates, auto sales to set equities trends

The direction of foreign fund flows, rupee's movement against the US dollar as well as global crude oil prices will affect investor sentiment.

Dec 1, 2019

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No hallmark, no gold sales: India makes gold jewellery hallmarking mandatory from mid-January

Hallmarking will be mandatory from January 15, but a period of one year will be allowed to set up new hallmarking centres and to clear jewellers' existing stocks.

Nov 30, 2019

Petrol, diesel prices rise again. Check today's fuel rates in key cities

Petrol has become costlier by five paise per litre in Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai and four paise per litre in Mumbai after remaining constant for the last two days.

Nov 29, 2019

Will pharma regulator's deal with industry make non-price control drugs cheaper?

A 30% cap on the margin agreed at a meeting of pharma regulatory and trade bodies and lobby groups may put pressure on big manufacturers as the distributors may not agree to lower commission.

Nov 27, 2019

Petrol, diesel prices stable across all metros: Check latest rates in your city

Diesel costs Rs 65.73 a litre in Delhi, Rs 68.14 a litre in Kolkata, Rs 68.94 a litre in Mumbai and Rs 69.74 a litre in Chennai on Wednesday.