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Sensex up more than 250 pts, OMCs gain on US-Iran deal

After three weeks of weakness, Indian equity markets are off to a good start today with the Sensex up more than 200 points and Nifty reclaiming the psychological 6000 mark

Sensex may be soaring but equity funds' performance worst since 2008

The poor showing comes at a bad time for an industry already under pressure from a market regulator angry about results and an ongoing exodus of retail investors from Indian stocks.<br /><br />

As market bubbles form, investors may want to take cover

If a series of smaller financial market bubbles deflate or even burst there will still be a lot of agony, investment strategists warn

This chart shows why bank index will remain under pressure

Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank may play a key role in keeping the bank index under pressure.

Nifty ends below 6000 again, analysts expect big rally only after May elections

Indian markets closed flat after a massive two-day sell off. While BSE Sensex closed 0.18 percent higher at 20265, NSE Nifty closed 0.06 percent lower at 5995.

Elder Pharma soaring in trade on buzz that Torrent Pharma may buy India biz

If Torrent wins the bid, it would help the company build a strong portfolio of multi vitamin and nutrition products - a space where a it is lagging as compared to some other big pharma players.

ATM safety: Here are a few suggestions from our readers

We also asked readers whether they had any suggestions on this. We have got a few responses. Among them some were very creative, others simply common sense.

Renewed talk of early Fed tapering rattles global markets, dollar jumps

Renewed talk of an early cutback in the US Federal Reserve's stimulus sent the dollar back above 100 yen on Thursday while driving government bonds yields higher and world shares lower.<br /><br />

Sensex sheds 400 points, Nifty ends below 6000 on Fed taper scare

Just when the markets were rallying, convinced that the US Fed will not taper its stimulus till next year, Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke dropped a bombshell, indicating that the withdrawal of easy money could happen this year itself. The result? A massive sell off in the stocks points.<br /><br />

Sensex at day's low; signs of foreign buying fatigue emerge in markets

After pumping in around $6 billion in Indian cash shares since late August, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are slowing their pace of purchases.<br /><br />

Bangalore attack: Why not use tech to make ATMs safe?

Clearly, ATMs have become the most dependable spots for making financial transactions. Banks are also increasing number of their ATMs. But what's the use if they are turning out to be unsafe spots?

Sensex slips 150 points as US Fed hints of taper return

stocks fell after meeting minutes indicated that Federal Reserve officials in October stuck to the view that the central bank might begin winding down bond purchases in the "coming months.

After 3-day rally, Sensex ends 300 points lower, banks biggest losers

Indian markets ended a volatile session in red today as investors booked profits after a strong three-day rally. <br /><br />

Sugar stocks surge on hopes of govt aid: All you need to know

Shares in sugar companies surged on hopes a government committee headed by Farm Minister Sharad Pawar may decide on Wednesday to announce financial assistance for struggling sugar mills as well as an increase in import duties on raw sugar to halt cheaper imports and strengthen domestic prices.<br /><br />

Sensex in red, rupee gains; ICICI bank down 1.45%

The Nifty opened below 6200, down 16.50 points at 6186.85. The Sensex is down 57.03 points at 20833.79.

Spike in govt bond yield temporary, may soften soon: Chidambaram

Following the spike in yields, the Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on 13 November, had announced some measures including to conduct an open market operation.

Sensex, Nifty close near 2-week high, banks biggest gainers

The BSE Sensex and the Nifty rose for a third consecutive session to their highest closing levels in nearly two weeks on Tuesday, as a rally in debt markets boosted banks, the biggest holders of bonds, while broader sentiment remained underpinned by global factors.<br /><br />

Sebi norms on diclosure: Why monitoring by exchanges is not enough

Sebi's new circular ensures that stock exchanges not only monitor all compliances but also compare them with previous quarters. With this in view, it has asked stock exchanges to set up monitoring cells within the exchange.

Money Matters: For your kids' sake, let them take this test

When it comes to kids today, just imparting regular education is not enough. They have to be made financially literate as well.

Nifty crosses 6200, rupee strengthens to 62/$

The Sensex is up 60.82 points at 20911.56, and the Nifty is up 14.95 points at 6203.95.

Understanding market volatility: India, China's bold monetary experiment

The bold monetary experiment that the Indian and Chinese central banks engaged in this year might one day be hailed as a success. So far, the result has been unprecedented market volatility and little else. Both central banks are looking to liberalise their markets, but the PBOC and RBI are adopting a similar policy strategy in very different situations and for different reasons.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />

Not India but China stocks to lead emerging market rebound: HSBC

HSBC Global Asset Management expects emerging market stocks to play catch-up with those in developed economies, with China's relatively cheaper shares well positioned to lead the rebound.<br /><br />

Sensex posts biggest single-day gain in a month, ends 450 points higher

Global markets had moved up on Thursday after Janet Yellen, nominated by President Barack Obama to lead the Fed, indicated the stimulus programme would continue. Yellen had<br /><br /> said the US economy has farther to go to regain lost ground, according to a statement on the Fed website

FIIs bullish on Tata group stocks; up stake in 13 cos in Sep quarter

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have raised theirexposure in 13 out of the 16 major Tata companies in thequarter ended September, 2013, as per the latest shareholdingdata of these companies.<br /><br />