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Nifty can reach all time high if Jan 2011 high is cleared

It is very likely that the Indian markets will follow the US markets at least to make it to its past all time highs

P Chidambaram, Narendra Modi are Sensex 40,000 PMs

The FM has been doing the right things in the last six months by taking tough decisions on subsidies, FDI, government spending and deficits, while Modi is seen as an out and out capitalist.

Fixed Income is the flavour of the day

In a falling bond yield environment the best investments are in bonds and as a result of expected fall in interest rates, more and more investors are flocking to fixed income securities directly and indirectly.

BJP win lifts markets, but road to economic recovery may be long

The function of the markets is to believe what it wants to believe. A bear market factors in only the worst even if there are some signs of turning around. A bull market factors in the best, even if the signals are unsustainable.

Raghuram Rajan's real tightrope walk is in bond market

The market is struggling with the restriction on banks' access to the LAF window for funds, which the RBI has, as part of its efforts to tighten liquidity and defend the rupee, capped at 0.5 percent of individual bank's deposit.

Not just 'Relatively flat': Why Q1 GDP at 4.4% is a major slowdown

Unless manufacturing picks up over the next few quarters, the India story looks in serious trouble.

Sensex at record high: Oh no! It's irrational exuberance again

While casting a shadow of pessimism at a time when the stock market is the only light that is shining bright does sound slightly perverse, it is nonetheless necessary to sound a warning of a correction, which has to come.

Why the National Stock Exchange must not get listed

Investors in the stock exchange may want it to list on a stock exchange but it may be premature. Here's why.

Rupee at 66: Why 'shorting India' is the 'in' thing for hedge funds

India has provided great returns to bears across assets. Shorting India is making money now. The question is when will the tide turn?

Offer for sale route likely for BSE listing

With enough funds in hand, BSE listing essentially for exit to investors<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Two to tango: Nifty ready to rally, Sensex says not yet

Unless the Sensex breaks out we'd be cautious about a market rally. In case the Sensex closes above the 19,800 level, one could go long

India is still in a bear market rally

India is yet to come out of a five-year bear market as Sensex and Nifty are still down from highs seen in late 2007 and five-year returns are still negative.

Chart: Global markets vote down US poll results

A rally in the US markets can be a positive for the Indian markets. Aggressive S&P 500 traders can buy the S&P futures traded on NSE to take advantage of a potential bounce.

RBI Policy impact: No fireworks for markets this Diwali

The markets have nothing to cheer about going forward and will continue to languish until the beginning of 2013 where expectations of rate cuts will start getting priced in to equity and bond levels.

Will the rope trick effect on markets last long?

The Indian investor, who is taking money out of the markets, is looking at the rope trick announcements with skeptical eyes and he or she is not going to rush to the markets in a hurry unless there is a perceived change on the ground.

Investor wariness seen rising over Sebi chief 's appointment

The fact that the appointment of the Sebi chief is being investigated raises questions on the businessmen, politician and bureaucrat nexus. This nexus benefits a few at the cost of many and in case of capital markets the cost of the nexus is borne by small investors.

Investors should position for a resurgent USD

Investors are better off being USD bulls than USD bears going forward and should focus on US influence over the world rather than on the economic issues surrounding the US itself.

Shome's tax nirvana: Make India a Mauritius-like haven

The Shome panel wants to dump all capital gains taxes. This means India's tax regime will be like that of Mauritius, a tax haven

China or US woes? Why there is a sell off in emerging market assets

China slowdown is good for lowering inflation expectations as commodity prices are kept down while Bank of Japan will double its monetary base over the next two years. Emerging markets including Indian markets should stabilize and look to strengthen going forward.

Tainted stocks: Which one will tumble in the next scam?

In every bear market, stocks with dubious linkages tumble out of favour. We should expect the same in the current bear market.

With gold sinking, how good is property for investment today?

More and more regulations are being brought in to subdue the appetite for speculation in this sector. Also, the lowest entry point is definitely much higher than for gold.

Auto makers could hike prices soon, sector may bounce back

Softer interest rates, new product launches and exports may help auto sector bounce back after dismal showing so far.

Why gold prices tanking to 2-yr low is good for equities, bonds

Gold prices falling are an indication of stability in currency markets and inflation expectations. The fact that risk aversion is going out of the market is highly positive for equities. The fact that risk appetite is back globally will sink into Indian markets at some point of time or the other.