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Money Matters: What's your solvency ratio?
Today we help you understand yet another important ratio that you need to take very seriously when it comes to your finances: the solvency ratio.
RBI measures fail miserably: Rupee hits record low, Sensex crashes
The Indian rupee today hit a record low of 61.92 against the US dollar against a previous all-time low of 61.80 despite measures from the central bank to prop up the currency.<br /><br />
Sensex in red, Titan Indus falls 11% on RBI ban on gold coin import
The BSE Sensex opened at 19253.22 down 0.66 percent, while the Nifty opened at 5702, down 0.60 percent<br /><br />
10 things you need to know before the opening bell
Here's what you need to know before the Indian markets open.
SingTel to raise 32% effective stake in Airtel
Following the investment, expected to conclude by 28 August, SingTel's effective stake in Bharti Airtel will increase from 30.76 percent to 32.34 percent.
NSEL promises to clear dues in 7 months, but brokers not happy
FMC said it will take a decision on the settlement plan after getting views from brokers and investors while directing NSEL not to make payments to related-entity IBMA (Indian Bullion Market Association) without prior approval.
Six-and-a-half steps to financial independence
To be financially independent, you need to take a few steps, some of which could be painful. Nonetheless, each step will bring you closer to independence.
A strategy to make the most of volatile debt markets
In fact, today's Business Standard notes, that when it comes to beat the volatility of debt markets following an accrual strategy works well.
Sensex opens in green; Tata Steel surges, Financial Tech down 20%
The BSE Sensex opened up 50 points at 19,280; Nifty was up 19 points at 5,718.
More trouble for NSEL: Brokers threaten legal action if dues not paid
In a fresh twist to NSEL imbroglio, an investor forum today demanded change in the ownership of the bourse and said that the government should takeover all collaterals to restore investor confidence.
Why analysts do no buy DLF's claim on meeting debt reduction target
India's largest realty firm DLF today said its net debt has reduced by over 6 percent during quarter ended June to Rs 20,369 crore helped by improved sales and funds raised via share sale to institutional investors.<br /><br />
Sensex, rupee rebound as govt announces measures to control CAD
Indian markets rebounded today after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief Duvvuri Subbarao said that "perhaps" there was a need to reduce the reserves that banks have to set aside via the cash reserve or the statutory liquidity ratios.<br /><br />
Exclusions: a key aspect that you miss while buying health policy
If your single deciding factor to buy a health cover is cost, then there is a good possibility that you might buy a policy with too many restrictions. In the process, you are most likely overseeing another important aspect - exclusions.
A few things you need to know about your savings bank account
The same old savings account has changed in many ways.
Nifty opens below 5600, DLF gains 5%, SBI slumps
The BSE Sensex opened at 18912.24, down 0.24 percent, while the Nifty opened at 5589.25, down 0.44 percent.
Sebi declares illegal money pooling as 'fraudulent'
The latest move comes against the backdrop of rising instances of fraudulent money pooling activities.
Sebi declares illegal money pooling schemes as 'fraudulent'
Following today's decision, all activities of money mobilisation through unauthorised Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) would face stronger penalties prescribed under the revised Sebi (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices relating to Securities Market) Regulations.
Sensex gains nearly 1 percent, SBI falls on poor earnings
The BSE Sensex rose nearly 1 percent today with defensive stocks such as ITC rising on HSBC's upgrade, while Sun Pharma surged after its June-quarter profit, adjusted for a patent suit provision, beat estimates.<br /><br />
Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to amend Sebi laws
With the amendments, Sebi would have more powers to crack down on ponzi schemes, seek phone call records to check insider trading and carry out search and seizure operations.
ITC a 'winner' despite 'lacklustre' spending in India: HSBC
Although HSBC said it expects discretionary spending in India to remain "lacklustre" amid a "challenging" economic environment, it says the recent correction in ITC makes it attractive.<br /><br />
Sensex opens 100 pts up, Sun Pharma surges 9% on strong Q1
The BSE Sensex opened at 18890.68, up 0.54 percent while the Nifty opened at 5589.45, up 0.43 percent.
Gold emerges as worse investment avenue than stocks this year
The gold prices have fallen by nearly 8.5 percent since the beginning of 2013, while the stock market benchmark Sensex has dipped by about 4 per cent.<br /><br />
Bank Index holds key to Nifty as IT, pharma weaken
Early signs of a crack are visible in the pharma and IT sectors. If the Bank Index fails to lend support, the damage to the Nifty could be quite sharp
Nifty rebounds but rupee weakness may force FIIs to flee stocks
It turned out to be stable session at Dalal Street today as benchmark equity indices gaining ground steadily to end near day's high.<br /><br />
Mark Mobius bets on China's consumer sector despite slowdown
He said the focus was on domestic-demand sensitive companies such as a firm that produces additives and nutrients, and a tea company that is opening retail stores across the country.<br /><br />