Global stocks retreat on Ukraine news, bond yields slide
Investors have worried about a deepening stand-off between Ukraine and Russia, though recent signs of easing tensions had lifted equity markets, especially in Europe.
Aug 16, 2014, 01:18 AM ISTMF exposure to bank stocks hit record-high of Rs 55K cr in July
At current levels, the MF industry has the highest exposure to banking sector since August 2009.
Aug 12, 2014, 14:48 PM ISTFII inflows hit $20-bn mark in first half of 2014
Market analysts believe that foreign investors have been betting on the Indian market mainly on hopes of a stable and reforms-oriented government.
Jul 06, 2014, 10:57 AM ISTUnions to oppose investment of EPFO funds in equity market
Trade unions have decided to oppose any move to invest part of over Rs 5 lakh crore corpus of retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in equity market.
Jun 25, 2014, 22:19 PM ISTFinMin proposes allowing EPFO to invest 30% in equity market
The Finance Ministry has proposed allowing retirement and gratuity funds to invest up to 30 percent of their money in the equity market, a suggestion that's likely to be opposed by labour unions.
Jun 25, 2014, 21:15 PM ISTEquities pull back on buying frenzy; Nifty jumps 87 pts
Financials, oil & energy, FMCG, auto, metal and infra- related stocks mainly spearheaded the rally with huge volumes.
Jun 24, 2014, 19:55 PM ISTFIIs infuse over $20 bn so far this yr; $5 bn in June alone
Continuing to bet big on reforms agenda of the new government, overseas investors have poured in more than USD 5 billion into Indian markets so far this month - taking the overall net inflows since beginning of 2014 to over USD 20 billion.
Jun 22, 2014, 18:04 PM IST'Equity market upside may be significant in next 18-24 months'
Indian equity market's upside is expected to be significant over the next 18-24 months, which in turn should continue to fuel investor appetite for domestic cyclicals, according to a report by Standard Chartered Bank.
Jun 10, 2014, 20:38 PM ISTRupee up 15 paise against dollar at 59.18 in early trade
Dealers attributed the rise in domestic currency to sustained selling of the dollar by exporters.
Jun 06, 2014, 09:52 AM IST