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Taper terror: Markets jittery with eyes on Fed meeting next week

The fall in Indian stocks was in line with global equities which headed for their biggest two-week drop since June amid concerns the Fed could start scaling back its stimulus after its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting ends on Wednesday.

Tata Motors emerges as cheapest export-based bet in Sensex stocks

Tata Motors has emerged as the cheapest export-oriented stock based on 12-month forward earnings among Sensex constituents, analysts say, mainly due to increasing contribution in revenues and profits from its unit Jaguar Land Rover.<br /><br />

HIV/AIDS patients will have to pay higher premium for life insurance

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Chairman T S Vijayan said insurance companies will provide life cover to persons with pre-existing illness, but the pricing will be based on commercial considerations.<br /><br />

Alert: Advance tax payment deadline extended to today

15 December is an important date for you. Why so? It is your one of your deadline to pay advance tax as per the income tax (IT) department rules.

Correction in bull mkt: Sensex erases gains made post state election results

The Sensex lost 154.80 points or 0.74 percent to 20,770.81, and the Nifty fell 51.55 points or 0.83 percent to 6,185.50.

Sensex marks biggest drop in 3 weeks, ends below 21000

The benchmark Sensex retreated for the third day in a row from an all-time high, dropping 246 points to close below the 21,000 level today ahead of inflation and industrial production data that may have a bearing on the RBI's policy next week.<br /><br />

Managing frauds: You must subscribe to banks' value-added SMS alerts

But before you get confused about these charges, there are a couple of things you need to know.

Poll predicts Sensex will touch 24,000 by end-2014

Uncertainty about the outcome of the elections, due by May, has prompted many investors and businesses to delay decisions as there are no clear favorites among leading parties to win a majority when India goes to elections.<br /><br />

Look who has arrived: Facebook to finally join prized S&P 500

The decision follows Facebook reporting its fourth straight profitable quarter in October, one of the criteria that S&P uses to determine eligibility for the index.<br /><br />

Sensex slips 100 pts, Nifty weak; Bharti Airtel down 2%

The Sensex fell 115.60 points to 21,055.81, and the Nifty declined 31.45 points to 6,276.45.

Not Mallya but Heineken is top shareholder in United Breweries

Heineken, the world's third-largest brewer, now owns 38.7 percent after buying 1.3 percent on Tuesday from Citicorp Finance India, showed data on the National Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Mallya owns 37.4 percent.<br /><br />

Money Matters: Why revolvers get a bad deal when it comes to cards

A revolver is someone who rolls over credit card balance to next month, by paying only the minimum amount due or slightly more than the minimum amount, but less than the total balance

'Sebi is killing us': How UK Sinha is cracking down on new funds

The market regulator is wielding an unprecedented level of control over how mutual funds operate, delaying new launches and dictating investment strategy, frustrated insiders in the embattled industry say.<br /><br />

Sensex in red, Coal India falls 3% on CCI fine

Indian markets opened in red this morning on subdued global cues. <br /><br />

Sensex snaps 3-day rally to end in red as investors book profits

Shares that rallied on Monday turned into leading decliners on Tuesday. ICICI Bank fell 3.6 percent, while Larsen and Toubro lost 4.1 percent.<br /><br />

Sebi did not use Sahara money for own expenses: Meena

Sebi charged Sahara with having raised funds through "various illegalities" and restrained them in November 2010 from mobilising further funds.

CPI-linked inflation bonds may fall between two stools

The new CPI-linked government bonds will satisfy neither the average saver nor the high-net-worth individual.

Strive for a 12-18 month clean track record in credit reports: Experian

A credit report is the banking system's perception about an individual and so it is important to scrutinise it for any errors and keep it up to date with information, said Mohan Jayaraman, Managing Director, Experian Credit Bureau.

Live: Sensex in red after yesterday's dream run, rupee falls below 61

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was slightly higher, though trading was cautious ahead of next week's US Federal Reserve meeting.<br /><br />

Twitter shares soar over 9 percent as revenue prospects brighten

Twitter shares soared more than 9 percent on Monday to their highest level since the company's initial public offering after a spate of product announcements that could boost its revenue prospects.

Indian shares hit record high riding on big BJP victories

The BSE index gained as much as 2.3 percent to a record high of 21,483.74 points, while the NSE index rose as much as 2.5 percent to an all-time high of 6,415.25, surpassing its previous peak hit on January 2008.

A three-week plan to fix your finances before New Year

We still have around three weeks left in the current financial year, and no we are not talking about going on a crash-diet to met the weight loss target, but simply a three-weeks plan to get your money matters in order.

Live: Nifty closes at record high after BJP sweeps state polls

According to CNBC-TV18, brokerage CLSA has said prospects of a stable government led by the BJP after the 2014 general elections are rising and the key is to see whether the BJP will be able to replicate the success in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar.

ICICI Sec sees Nifty scaling life high of 6700 before LS polls

Leading brokerage ICICI Securities sees the Nifty scaling life-time high of 6,700 in the run-up to the general elections next year after a decisive set of results today from the assembly polls.<br /><br />

Sensex may hit an all-time high on BJP win in state elections

Indian stock markets may see a strong up move this week amid results presenting a good show by the BJP in state assembly elections, experts said. The results of the four state elections held recently will be a major trigger for the Indian stock markets in the near-term, they added.

Whether it's UPA or Modi, here's how to invest in 2014

2014 is election year, and hence a lot could change in terms of the political economy. This means caution has to be the watchword.

Karachi stock exchange makes history, crosses 25,000 points

Pakistan's main stock exchange in Karachi achieved a new landmark on Friday when it crossed the 25,000-point mark for the first time in the country's history.

Sebi does away with stamp duty for demat a/c agreements

The market regulator had recently replaced the agreements which are entered between a depository participant and demat account holder with a simpler and a common document titled 'Rights and Obligations'.

Sensex, Nifty open flat; bank shares slump

The Sensex is up 2.79 points at 20960.60, and the Nifty is down 4.90 points at 6236.20.