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Bonds are at the cusp of a breakdown, will equity follow?

US Treasury bonds are falling, and this is indicative of the danger to stock markets. Both the Nifty and the Sensex are vulnerable.

Chidambaram calls for calm, says Indian markets need not be so US sensitive

The Union finance minister said markets all over the world have taken a hit in reaction to job reduction data that came out of the US.

Market meltdown: This is a market for the brave investor

Fund managers and institutional investors will tell us not to panic as they believe in the fundamental strengths of the country and once economic situation stabilizes the Indian market will be back in action.<br /><br />

Axis Bank sheds 8 percent on MSCI exclusion, RBI restriction

Shares in Axis Bank today ended 8 percent lowet after MSCI said it would exclude the bank from its standard and large cap indexes.<br /><br />

Titan plunges 12% after govt curbs gold imports for third time in two months

Titan Industries shares slump 12.11 percent after the Reserve Bank of India banned imports of gold coins and medallions and required domestic buyers to pay cash for the yellow metal, among other measures.<br /><br />

Rupee, Sensex haywired; Should you rebalance your investment portfolio?

Since today is a Friday, over the weekend you should revisit your portfolio and see the kind of rebalancing you need.

Greed or fear? Rupee, market gloom may be overdone

The markets are crashing in the wake of the RBI's hamhanded efforts to curtail capital outflows. But it is not the time for excessive pessimism.

Live: Sensex closes 200 pts up, rupee recovers

The BSE Sensex opened at 17977, down 320 pts, while the Nifty opened at 5308, down 106 points. The BSE Sensex is down nearly 1400 pts in just 3 days. The Indian rupee opened at new record low of 63.76.

Money Matters: What's your solvency ratio?

Today we help you understand yet another important ratio that you need to take very seriously when it comes to your finances: the solvency ratio.

RBI measures fail miserably: Rupee hits record low, Sensex crashes

The Indian rupee today hit a record low of 61.92 against the US dollar against a previous all-time low of 61.80 despite measures from the central bank to prop up the currency.<br /><br />

Sensex in red, Titan Indus falls 11% on RBI ban on gold coin import

The BSE Sensex opened at 19253.22 down 0.66 percent, while the Nifty opened at 5702, down 0.60 percent<br /><br />

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

Here's what you need to know before the Indian markets open.

SingTel to raise 32% effective stake in Airtel

Following the investment, expected to conclude by 28 August, SingTel's effective stake in Bharti Airtel will increase from 30.76 percent to 32.34 percent.

NSEL promises to clear dues in 7 months, but brokers not happy

FMC said it will take a decision on the settlement plan after getting views from brokers and investors while directing NSEL not to make payments to related-entity IBMA (Indian Bullion Market Association) without prior approval.

Six-and-a-half steps to financial independence

To be financially independent, you need to take a few steps, some of which could be painful. Nonetheless, each step will bring you closer to independence.

A strategy to make the most of volatile debt markets

In fact, today's Business Standard notes, that when it comes to beat the volatility of debt markets following an accrual strategy works well.

Sensex opens in green; Tata Steel surges, Financial Tech down 20%

The BSE Sensex opened up 50 points at 19,280; Nifty was up 19 points at 5,718.

More trouble for NSEL: Brokers threaten legal action if dues not paid

In a fresh twist to NSEL imbroglio, an investor forum today demanded change in the ownership of the bourse and said that the government should takeover all collaterals to restore investor confidence.

Why analysts do no buy DLF's claim on meeting debt reduction target

India's largest realty firm DLF today said its net debt has reduced by over 6 percent during quarter ended June to Rs 20,369 crore helped by improved sales and funds raised via share sale to institutional investors.<br /><br />

Sensex, rupee rebound as govt announces measures to control CAD

Indian markets rebounded today after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief Duvvuri Subbarao said that "perhaps" there was a need to reduce the reserves that banks have to set aside via the cash reserve or the statutory liquidity ratios.<br /><br />

Exclusions: a key aspect that you miss while buying health policy

If your single deciding factor to buy a health cover is cost, then there is a good possibility that you might buy a policy with too many restrictions. In the process, you are most likely overseeing another important aspect - exclusions.

A few things you need to know about your savings bank account

The same old savings account has changed in many ways.

Nifty opens below 5600, DLF gains 5%, SBI slumps

The BSE Sensex opened at 18912.24, down 0.24 percent, while the Nifty opened at 5589.25, down 0.44 percent.

Sebi declares illegal money pooling as 'fraudulent'

The latest move comes against the backdrop of rising instances of fraudulent money pooling activities.

Sebi declares illegal money pooling schemes as 'fraudulent'

Following today's decision, all activities of money mobilisation through unauthorised Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) would face stronger penalties prescribed under the revised Sebi (Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices relating to Securities Market) Regulations.

Sensex gains nearly 1 percent, SBI falls on poor earnings

The BSE Sensex rose nearly 1 percent today with defensive stocks such as ITC rising on HSBC's upgrade, while Sun Pharma surged after its June-quarter profit, adjusted for a patent suit provision, beat estimates.<br /><br />

Govt introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to amend Sebi laws

With the amendments, Sebi would have more powers to crack down on ponzi schemes, seek phone call records to check insider trading and carry out search and seizure operations.