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India ranked 111 in global Economic Freedom ranking - who's to blame?
Here's why should we care about India's dismal placement in the Economic Freedom Index, which incidentally is the same as Pakistan's.
FII flows remain robust in Q3; holding in BSE100 at all-time high
BFSI sector garners largest chunk of FII money; robust inflows continue in Q4
Why predictions make asses out of all of us
Why does the dollar fly even when the US govt is overloaded with debt? Why does the Sensex struggle to give positive returns? A mea culpa and an explanation on why predictions go wrong
Even smart investors will need dumb luck post Budget 2013
The key to reading asset classes in 2013 is reading government policies right. But that's not easy, as some of these policies may fail to deliver.
US markets catching up: the Nifty could still go places
So while the S&P 500 has been range-bound for the past 10 years, the Nifty has been going places. This makes clear that we will not need breakout new highs on the part of the US markets, for the Nifty to show new strength.
BSE bets big on SME platform, sees 30 listings by March
Bourse pushes trading in small companies, says small firms key for job growth
Why a stable euro is good for Sensex, Nifty and rupee
The euro has run up suddenly, aided by short-covering. A stable euro is positive for the markets and the rupee
PVR begins audit of Cinemax properties, no decision yet on branding
Consolidated EBITDA up 34% in Q3; Bijli says no interest in Fun Cinemas
Markets should recognise RBI's efforts on growth push
Equity and bond markets will welcome the 25 bps repo rate and CRR cuts. The Sensex and Nifty will head higher on positive budget expectations while bond yields will fall on expectations of lower fiscal deficit for 2013-14
Has the back of inflation been broken? Evidence is thin
Since February 2006, consumer inflation has never fallen to the RBI's comfort range. Even now, there is no evidence that inflation is in control.
Position your portfolios based on changing market trends
The trends are clearly changing for markets. What was relevant yesterday for markets is no longer relevant for markets now. You must focus on future trends rather than past trends to position your portfolios.
Tale of 2 indices: Why CPI is headed north and WPI south
The consumer and wholesale prices indices are headed in different directions for now. What's going on?
Why we must clear the GMO clutter while we still can
Pushed by the government and riding on hired science, the GM industry is slowly but surely descending on us. But we must demand answers to a few reasonable questions.
November IIP done, all eyes once again on RBI
Though November IIP contracted thanks to a base effect, the economy is hardly out of the woods. The inflation number and 29 January RBI policy hold the key
Why black money is making real estate a Ponzi scheme
Thanks to cash transactions, real estate is a Ponzi scheme. This is why real estate prices are going up while rental yields are going down .
CAD: We're up the creek; only foreigners can lend us a paddle
The external front has never been more worrisome - and we can't do a thing without foreign inflows.
Survey shows rise in optimism among Indian businesses for 2013
But global business optimism at just 4 percent points to continuing concerns<br /><br /> <br /><br />
A New Year resolution for PM: Will take care of savers' interests
Has the government delivered on its promise to take care of people's savings? The overwhelming answer is no.
RBI policy: Markets expect action in 2013
The markets' reaction to the RBI's lack of action indicates that dealers are looking for action in the future.
Cash transfers: govt's rush may lead to its failure
An expert warns that cash transfers are no panacea. But they work only if they are rolled out slowly, learning lessons along the way
Fed's targets imply rise in equity, dollar; fall in bond, gold prices
The US Fed's targets imply rising equity markets, falling US treasury prices, strong dollar and falling gold prices. Keep these in mind when you position your investments in 2013.
Equities shine as investors move out of euro
Banks such as UBS and Credit Suisse are charging institutional depositors to accept deposits in Swiss francs. Consumers have to pay money to the banks (as much as 1 percent in some cases) to deposit money.
Gold is ready to take off again, and this time banks will drive it
New bank capital adequacy norms under Basel III may prompt central and commercial banks to buy more gold. Get ready for the ride
India a buy in short term, but risks remain for long term
FIIs investing in India believe that risk-return trade-off is positive, given the current levels of the Sensex, Nifty, 10-year government bond yield and the rupee.
Struggling for a Six: India's great GDP growth challenge
The need for urgent reform measures on the ground just got more intense as GDP for the second quarter comes in at 5.3%; all hopes on second half, focus on RBI<br /><br /> <br /><br />
An economic policy for Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party
Arvind Kejriwal's party has been sounding more populistic than realistic. Here's how it can have a sensible policy without losing focus on anti-corruption
Case for Nifty bulls is not clear; index is weaker than US S&P
Indian indices are weaker than global ones for many reasons. The next may provide some better clues on the direction
UPA will have to swallow its ego on 2G auction to make it work
With the SC breathing down its neck, the UPA will have to cut short its celebrations over the failure of its spectrum auction and come up with solutions
Chidu shows RBI who's boss: Is this sweet revenge?
Is the finance ministry trying to put the RBI in its place by seeking to deny a deputy governor an extension and asking to scrutinise the RBI's books?
Vegetable prices: Why the middle men deserve the hatred they get
There's a mark up at every stage from the field to the kitchen. There are victims at both ends.<br /><br /> <br /><br />