Money News - Page 17

Who gains, who loses from the RBI's policy moves

The RBI's CRR cut brings in more gainers than losers. But savers surely have reason to be unhappy.

Four stock pros tell us why the best times still lie ahead

It's much tougher to make money from stocks in these over-researched times, but the future can only be better, say four investing pros

Central banks revive gold bulls, but silver could shine more

The ECB's decision to open the money taps has sent equity flying, but it is the gold and silver bulls that are really awake now

The rupee's fall is a telling comment on UPA's failure

You don't need the WashPost or the rating agencies to tell you we have messed up big time. The rupee has been telling us the same story.

Big question: Why are FII funds still flowing to India?

The India story is still comparatively better, but fickle fund flows may turn adverse anytime, global analysts warn

Onus squarely on govt to get growth back: India Inc

The biggest names in the world of business say getting the next generation of reforms going is a must if India is to be a resurgent economy.

Be selfish now: Avoid borrowing, and leveraged stocks

Let the market go where it will, but you should think about yourself first when signs of economic slowdown are strong.<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Why investors will believe Veritas rather than Indiabulls

Investors have a low level of trust in promoters. Which is why the Vertias verdict on Indiabulls is likely to be be accepted at face value

Retail space absorption down more than half in a year

In the first half of calender year 2012, net absorption of retail space fell 57 percent from the levels seen in the year-ago period. The watchful stance by retailers, coupled with the lack of quality malls and the fact that some select quality projects postponed construction, were the main causes for the sluggish absorption.

Wrap: Is South Delhi finally a buyer's market?

With PE investors exiting realty investments in an overpriced market and end-users demanding ready-to purchase property, Delhi builders may finally be willing to settle for less

Baniyas & Brahmins: How culture shapes Indian biz success

Capitalism and its laws may help mould business champions, but they can only help where the 'culture' is receptive. What Romney said is true of Indians.

Dollar fails to sustain breakout, increasing risk appetite

Keep an eye on the 81.12 level of the Dollar index. If the index falls below that we could see a rally in equities.

Does it need a foreign hand to goad Manmohan to action?

If Manmohan Singh wants to undo all the wrongs that Pranab Mukherjee did as FM, what does it say about Singh himself?

How to avoid stocks with hidden traps

In a bear market many of the stocks that have fallen sharply are likely to have fallen due to over valuations at peaks of market cycle but there are some who did for reasons such as insider trading. <br /><br />

Macro-economic stability will ensure low-cost housing: RBI

RBI said that it has been cautiously following policies to ensure sustainability and viability of the housing sector.

Rupee, commodity prices keep input costs high, PMI figures show

New orders and new export orders grew, but at a slower momentum, particularly for export orders, a statement said.

Sebi's job is to regulate not micro manage mutual funds

Sebi is right to be concerned about how funds are performing. But its job is not to ensure better returns but to see if funds are working in the best interests of investors

Foreign firms in India hit by rupee fall, but CAD is peaking

Experts feel the CAD may actually come down in FY13 as rupee rises and oil prices moderate going forward

ECB's options: a cheaper euro or a dead euro

The eurozone's interest rates, though low, are still high relative to the US and Japan. Without an easier policy, the euro is headed for disaster

Growth is not in RBI's hands; but a short rally is possible

If the RBI cuts rates or eases CRR, we could see a continuation of the rally that began on 4 June.

Indian home prices post third-highest jump globally, but where's the demand?

Home prices in the country increased 12 percent, beaten only by Brazil's 23.5 percent and Estonia's 13.9 percent gains.

Future-Warburg deal: Tough times changing mindset of Indian entrepreneurs

The deal is an example of how Indian entrepreneurs are increasingly willing to let go of their holdings in key companies to either deleverage their balance sheets or generate cash for new ventures.<br /><br />

Wakey, wakey: India slips to No 4 in growth sweepstakes

The consolation, that India is still No 2 after China is no longer available. We have slipped to No 4 in GDP growth.

If Sensex breaches 15,000, we could see a meltdown

Unless the Sensex closes below 15,500, the markets will not have a meltdown. A close below that could take the index to the 13,250 level.

Nifty breakdown confirms bear market; coming next - 4,800

Index movements show that we are in a medium-term bear market, but the bears still have some hurdles to cross before they can have a field day.

Startups breathe easy as FM exempts angel investments from tax hit

Mukherjee understands concerns of startups; exemption for angel investors.

Sensex, rupee at crucial levels; is it break or bounce?

The price action on Monday is crucial for the rupee and equity markets. It will show if the markets are ready to a break or are ready for another correction to the downtrend.

O, Brother! Topless UTI will chop its marketing head, too

Fifteen months after the exit of its last head, UTI still has no CEO. It is now axing its marketing head. Should its future be held hostage to the finmin's whims?

Is Vodafone ready to blink in tax dispute with govt?

There are signs that Vodafone may be ready to compromise with the government in its tax dispute. What gives?

Markets shrug off S&P rating: Smart money already knew it

The reason why the Sensex and the rupee took the S&P downgrade is simple: the smart money had already anticipated it much earlier.