Markets

BSE Sensex Falls Again; S&P Rating Affects Indian Stocks

The BSE Sensex fell for a second session in a row on Thursday, as the investors get cautious after the rating agency Standard & Poor's cut India's outlook to negative from stable on Wednesday.

Apr 26, 2012

Jewellers Pin Hopes on Akshaya Tritiya: Soaring Gold Prices Not To Affect Business, Traders Feel

The jewellers and traders across India had geared up for the Akshaya Tritiya as the people are expected to throng the gold shops in large numbers on Tuesday for the purchase.

Apr 23, 2012

india-gold-etf-demand-likely-to-explode-wgc

India Gold Jewelers Back in Business, Ends 20-Day Nationwide Strike

Gold demand in India remained low after the country's gold bullion traders and jewelers ended their 20-day nationwide strike on Friday, but the gold entrepreneurs remained confident consumer interest on the precious safe haven yellow metal will pick up as the annual wedding season in the country begins.

Apr 10, 2012

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today (Apr 4, 2012)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 51.0465 rupees. Details here.

Apr 4, 2012

BSE Sensex Falls Ahead of Long Weekend

The BSE Sensex fell by 0.45 percent in the opening trade on Wednesday because of the long weekend ahead. Traders are precautious, as the market will be closed on Thursday and Friday for holidays.

Apr 4, 2012

BSE Sensex Closes 2-weeks High; Lenders Anticipate Rate Cut

The BSE Sensex was up by 0.68 percent on Tuesday, its highest close in two weeks. Heavy Electricals (BHEL) gained after posting positive provisional earnings and lenders also expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to cut rate this month.

Apr 3, 2012

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 50.5645 rupees and the euro 67.4854 rupees.

Apr 3, 2012

Teachers Credit Union Now A Bank; Lenders Jack Up Fixed Mortgage Rate

Due to the rising dissatisfaction level among Australians with large banks, more people are bringing their business to credit unions. As a result of this change, a number of Aussie credit unions are becoming banks.

Apr 2, 2012

BSE Sensex Expected to Rise by 26 Percent This Year

The BSE Sensex is likely to rise this year in spite of concerns over the government's finances and political stability. A poll conducted by Reuters indicated that BSE Sensex might gain 26 percent this year, hoping on interest rate cuts to bolster growth.

Mar 30, 2012

RBI's Reference Rate for Dollar Today (Mar 30, 2012)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday fixed the reference rate for the US dollar at 51.1565 rupees and the euro 68.3403 rupees.

Mar 30, 2012

Analysts Say Big 4 Could Cut Rates In April Due to Lower Funding Costs

Lower funding costs would allow the big four to cut interest rates on loans in April, while still protecting their profits, analysts said on Friday.

Mar 30, 2012

BRICS Summit 2012: Members to Pressurise Europe, U.S. Over Global Monetary Imbalances

The members of the BRICS group-Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have been united to pressurise the European countries and United States of America over the global economic imbalances and monetary policies, at the ongoing fourth meeting in New Delhi Thursday.

Mar 29, 2012