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MCX-SX to offer interest rate futures, trading starts 20 Jan
Sebi had said IRF will be introduced on a pilot basis and the product's features will be reviewed based on the experience gained. To begin with, the regulator had said that serial monthly contracts with a maximum maturity of three months would be available.
Sensex retreats 101 points from 7-week high; WPI key
The benchmark Sensex had its biggest fall in almost two weeks today, dropping 101 points, on profit booking triggered by a fall in most overseas markets after US<br /><br /> stocks ended lower.
JP Morgan launches fund to invest in European equities
This fund is an open-ended fund of funds, and is open for subscription from 17 January to 31 January. The fund will re-open on 10 February.
BSE, NSE to shift Kingfisher, Moser-Baer to restricted trade group
The BSE would shift 117 securities to the trade-for-trade or 'T' group, while NSE would transfer 48 stocks to this segment, the two stock exchanges said in separate circulars.<br /><br />
Ranbaxy shares dip further on US FDA concerns
Despite making a positive opening, shares of Ranbaxy Lab failed to sustain the momentum and fell by 2.13 per cent to Rs 429 on the BSE. On the NSE, the stock lost 2.31 percent to Rs 428.65.
Decoding The Wolf of Wall Street - and it's not about the movie
The Martin Scorcese movie brought out many things about stock markets: issues of herding, momentum and information cascades that drive bull runs
Markets volatile, Nifty holds 6250, IT stocks fall on profit booking
After surging nearly 400 points on Monday, the Indian equity markets opened in the red today. The BSE Sensex fell 0.04 percent while the Nifty was down 0.02 percent. IT stocks fell on profit-taking after the recent run-up on Infosys better-than-expected quarterly results.<br /><br />
US jobs data: World stocks are rising but the dollar is slipping
World stocks rose towards a six-year high on Monday and the dollar and bond yields slipped as last week's weak U.S. jobs data strengthened the case for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates low for longer.<br /><br />
Sensex marks biggest gain this year, closes above 21,000
It was a stellar rally on Dalal Street as the Sensex gained over 400 points ed by gains in IT, banking, capital goods and oil & gas stocks.
Sensex reclaims 21k: Why yen carry trade will ensure 'easy money' continues
The financial markets around the world will see foreign investors continuing to bring in more money. India should also benefit from the same over the next one year. Given this, the BSE Sensex should continue to go up till December 2014
Good news! You're going to get more on PFs after EPFO fixes rate at 8.75%
The EPFO has proposed an increase of service charges to Rs 75 and Rs 25 per month respectively for managing EPF and EDLI schemes for non-functional establishments having no contributory members.
JLR's record global sales makes Tata Motors stock a star performer today
In 2013, Land Rover sales rose 15 percent to 348,383 units while Jaguar nearly doubled its sales to 76,668 units. The Jaguar F-Type, the company's new sports car, and Land Rover's Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque were favourites among buyers.<br /><br />
Good news: Sensex soars over 200 points, rupee at one-month high
Indian equity markets opened in the green today on positive global cues. surprisingly weak US jobs numbers have revived speculation the Federal Reserve could keep policy loose for longer. US payrolls rose just 74,000 in December, the smallest increase in nearly three years and far below the 196,000 forecast. Private payroll operator ADT calculated that the private sector added 238,000 new jobs in December.<br /><br />
All eyes on CPI: 10 things to know before the opening bell
All you need to know before the opening bell.
It hurts when people call Sebi activist working against biz interests: Sinha
On enforcement actions, Sinha said regulators across the world "are realising that passing a penalty order against the company is been taken as extra cost of doing business so now more and more penalty is been passed against individuals", and Sebi has been following the same
Does rise of AAP queer the pitch for stock investors?
The stock market are in neutral gear, thanks to the new uncertainty in politics: the AAP factor. Does this mean 2014 will again be a bad year for stocks?
BSE to launch interest rate futures trading from 20 Jan
Earlier last month,Sebi had permitted the stock exchanges to introduce cash-settled IRFs on 10-year government bonds, which has been a long pending demand of capital market participants.
Sensex ends flat ahead of inflation, IIP data; Infosys star performer
The BSE Sensex provisionally edged up on Friday after earlier hitting its highest intraday level in nearly a week as stocks of software exporters rose after Infosys Ltd's quarterly earnings beat market expectations.<br /><br />
Equity mutual funds see highest inflows in over two years in Dec
India's equity mutual funds witnessed the highest monthly inflows in more than two years in December, helped by new fund launches coupled with higher equity allocation as markets recovered in the back half of the year.<br /><br />
2014 start of bull cycle, Sensex may scale 24k peak by Dec: Deutsche Equities
Although the domestic economy has bottomed out, a recovery is likely to be gradual, showing a perceptible improvement only in the second half of the next fiscal year, once the private sector investment cycle starts to revive.
Govt defers SUUTI closure, sets up stake sale in private firms
The government has budgeted Rs 14,000 crore by way of residual stake sale in companies in which it does not hold a majority stake.
Sensex flat; Manappuram up 20% after RBI eases gold lending rules
The market has opened marginally higher. The Sensex is up 40.25 points at 20769.63, and the Nifty is up 7.10 points at 6181.70.
NSEL director Jignesh Shah quizzed again; focus now on broking firms
NSEL, where Shah is one of the Directors, is at the centre of a Rs 5,600-crore payment crisis which came to light in July last. Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is probing the scam.
RBI allows NBFCs to lend more against gold jewellery
RBI, however, clarified that the need to give a certificate on the purity of gold cannot be dispensed with.
Rupee rises 23 paise to 62.07 against dollar
The rupee bounced back and ended at the day's high of 62.07, a rise of 23 paise or 0.37 percent.
Sensex snaps 5-day losing run, posts first daily gain this year
The BSE Sensex rose on Wednesday to mark its first daily gain this year, snapping a five-session losing run, as exporters such as Tata Consultancy services rose on hopes about their earnings, while Coal India surged on its interim dividend plan.<br /><br />
Changing the KYC: From Kick Your Customer to Know Your Customer?
The RBI should require a strong Proof of Identity (POI) for each and every customer and a documentary proof of one national address but waive the requirement of documentary proof for the current address, for the purpose of opening a full service bank account,"a report states.