Money Market India

Markets and up-to-the-minute news

2012-01-11T20:44:00.000-08:00

Markets are all about stocks, sensex, nifty, more live stock market statistics, currencies, commodities, mutual funds, currency exchange rates, and the list goes on. It is a must for investors to stay updated with what is happening in the market. As investors, you can well bank upon the news portal that publishes only relevant news faster than other portals. No matter where you are, all you need to do is visit the page and take a quick glimpse irrespective of how busy you are. It is in.reuters.com that is one of the most visited news portal, one that is trusted by millions. When you visit the live stock market section at this portal, you will come across up-to-the-minute statistics. Nowhere else will you come across the most recent sensex nifty news updates. With a subscription, you can get live stock market updates right in your mailbox.

Finding the latest currency exchange rates is easy at this portal. All you need to do is use the currency converter tool. No matter which of the currency exchange rates you want to find, just select the currency options and there you are with the results in seconds. The ‘select option’ contains list of all existing currencies.

Market indices with live stock quotes and mutual funds

2012-01-11T02:06:00.000-08:00

Are you an investor in the Indian market? So, you have diversified your investments in stocks, mutual funds, commodities, and more. If you are staying updated with the up-to-the-minute market statistics, you are treading on the right path. Of course, there are other factors that need to be followed to be a successful investor in the Indian market. It is at a news portal that you can come across complete market news including Indian and world stock market indices, charts displaying live stock quotes, top mutual funds, and more. Accordingly, you can plan your investment strategies right away.

When we speak about live stock quotes, you cannot expect to see the same figures after some time. Live stock quotes change according to the market trends. So, are mutual funds! The top mutual funds you will come across today may not be top tomorrow. Cautious investment is what can help you maintain a balance of profits and losses and get you maximum returns.

Currently, Indian indices are not performing at par with world stock market indices. Though for some time it is sensex and nifty that performed far better compared to other world stock market indices during post recession, facts are now otherwise.

NSE nifty stocks and selecting the most active shares

2012-01-09T21:18:00.000-08:00

So, you are more interested on NSE nifty stocks in the India stock market. Irrespective of whether you invest on BSE sensex or NSE nifty stocks, the returns on your investment will be based on market conditions. In a volatile situation, gaining constant returns is a far fetched affair provided you know the tactics of surviving in such volatility. The Indian stock market has been volatile for more than a year now and market experts have predicted similar behavior for more months. It is selecting the most active shares based on research and updation about market that can yield you returns. The more knowledgeable you are, better will be your selection of the most active shares, especially those that can assure you returns, even in a volatile market. Counted few news portals, like in.reuters.com, display the most active shares to the investors’ advantage.

A live trading session is being conducted by the NSE nifty, as it is upgrading the hardware and software of its Futures & Options trading system. Trading is held between 11.15 am to 12.45 pm; segments encompass securities lending and borrowing scheme, F&O, and capital market. Those interested in NSE nifty stocks have already availed the trading advantage.

Nifty sensex, mutual funds, and Bollywood news

2011-12-26T01:44:00.000-08:00

By now, after a year plus long market volatility, investors have become quite familiar with the ebb and flow of the Indian market. The nifty and sensex, on an average, remained below the 5,000 and 16,000 figures respectively. What market analysts have predicted at the beginning of the present year about the fluctuating nifty and sensex figures have indeed come true! If you look for other sources of investment in the Indian markets such as mutual funds, taking wise investing decisions may not seem easy. The top mutual funds of today may not turn out to be the top mutual funds of tomorrow.

When we consider current Bollywood news, especially after a Friday, it is all about movie releases and reviews. At present, news are about ‘Mission Impossible 4’ that has a Bollywood tinge in it played by Anil Kapoor and the Mumbai setting, ‘Pappu can’t Dance Sala’ reviews and the forthcoming movies like ‘Don 2’. Sunny Leonne, currently of ‘Big Boss 5’ fame, is also creating space in Bollywood news. Dev Anand ‘good bye’ events have been in Bollywood news ever since his demise. Visit a news portal and visit the Bollywood section to read the Bollywood news of the day.

Breaking news and stocks recommendations

2011-12-22T03:10:00.000-08:00

Who doesn’t know Kim Jong Il, North Korea's mercurial and enigmatic leader? Breaking news at the moment (19th Dec.) is about his death; he was 69. This breaking news was broadcast on state television from the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, followed by all other news channels and news portals. More breaking news is related to Lokpal Bill on whether the Govt. is going to cede to Anna’s demands; the cabinet will take up with the discussion in the evening.

NSE and BSE news are part of breaking news almost every day in the true sense of the term. Currently, the NSE and BSE share market fell owing to lack of progress on resolving the European debt crisis and cooling economic growth. If you think BSE and NSE stock recommendations displayed at many an online portal will well serve your purpose in investing right, you are wrong. Taking wise investing decisions all depend on how you invest; it involves use of investing tools, staying updated with the latest market and business news, considering the rising and falling trends of prices of the chosen stocks, etc.

You can consider considering the stock recommendations displayed at in.reuters.com, which are based on analysis by market experts.

Top India news and investment portfolio

2011-12-21T03:04:00.000-08:00

When we speak about India news, especially for market investors, news on sensex index and nifty including commodity indices, mutual funds, etc. are considered the most important. If you have been investing for quite some time in the Indian market and have not yet managed your investment portfolio, you are not following the right direction. Tracking your finances smartly happens with managing your investment portfolio. Whether your chosen strategy is right for you or not can be determined, using the investment portfolio manager tool. Visit in.reuters.com to know more about the concept and using the tool. Calculating your net worth and asset allocation becomes easy with this tool.

The sensex index and nifty opened in the downtrend in early morning trade as of December 19. While sensex index fell 208 points at 15,282.93, NSE nifty fell by 69 at 4,582.05. More India news are related to Kingfisher grounding 15 aircraft, its prospect of getting $47 million loan from Sahara, Govt to make top-level appointments at PSBs, whether the Govt. is going to cede to Anna’s demands on Lokpal Bill, Khaitans paying Rs 700cr for ‘loop stake’, and more. Watching top India news happens with a click of the mouse. Visit in.reuters.com for the same.

Stock market dynamics and statistics

2011-12-05T03:33:00.000-08:00

It is no hassle-oriented task viewing market statistics or taking a quick glimpse at the stock quotes in India or viewing the nifty and sensex index. Thanks to online news portals. For me and for lakhs of news freaks like me, it is in.reuters.com that is quenching our thirst for information. Of course, all news portal will have nifty and sensex index displayed not to mention stock quotes of India and other related information and charts. But the reason I rely on Reuters is that here you get up-to-the-minute information, i.e. news get published here faster than other portals.

Managing a stock portfolio in India has again become a hassle-free affair. Reasons are simple. Reuters is offering online solutions related to the same. Just avail the services of the stock portfolio manager here and manage your stock portfolio in India. Tracking your investments, profits, and losses just becomes easy.

According to the latest market statistics (30th November), the sensex index and the nifty have closed at 16,115.12 up 107 points and 4,833.05 up 28 points respectively. Despite a choppy trade, both the indices showed positive results. To be a gainer pick stock quotes in India after careful analysis and complete market updation.

On cricket news live and Indian stock market updates

2011-11-30T20:47:00.000-08:00

What cricket news live being broadcasted on TV or published at news portals, i.e. on the India v West Indies, 1st ODI match played at Cuttack has proven the fact that big hits aren't crucial ingredients in absorbing cricket. Indeed it was Umesh Yadav's four that ended a pulsating match in favor of India. Every Indian news platform appreciated Yadav’s feat. Well, it is not only cricket news live of a particular match but also on other international matches that you can get ball by ball at in-reuters.com.

It is no surprise to find stock market investors all around. According to Indian news related to stock market as of 30th November, the sensex gained 107 points at 16,115.12 while the Nifty rose 28 points to 4,833.05. The rise owes to recovery in European markets. Sectors in the stock market that have witnessed rise are oil and gas, telecom, FMCG and select technology segments. During the early morning trade, both the sensex and nifty were in the downtrend.

When you read sensex nifty news as a stock market investor, consider reading business Indian news as well. Knowing about the A-Z of markets and policies will certainly help you take wise buying and selling decisions.

Stock/commodity market and cricket scores live

2011-11-30T20:43:00.000-08:00

If you think NSE and BSE companies performing up to your expectations for a few days and thereby invest big, you are only wasting your hard earned money. Yes, in this extremely volatile market, you need to watch the performances of the NSE and BSE companies in detail. Watch nifty and sensex India figures every now and then. There are few companies that do sustain even in a volatile situation, witnessing little downfalls. In such a case, you need not worry about your investments. Similar is the situation of the commodity market. Invest on those commodities that are hardly affected by market fluctuations. One lucrative example is gold. It is no exaggeration to say that gold is the most lucrative investment option in the commodity market. To view statistics of the commodity market, nifty and sensex India, performances of NSE and BSE companies, you can well bank upon in.reuters.com.

At the same online platform, you can watch cricket scores live. Yes, cricket scores live of all matches happening are displayed here ball by ball at the ‘sports’ section. In the India v West Indies 1st ODI match played at Cuttack, India scored 213 for 9 beating West Indies 211 for 9 by one wicket.

For investors stuck with hectic schedules

2011-10-21T00:53:00.000-07:00

Are you an investor stuck by hectic schedules? Get email new alerts for the up-to-the-minute stock watch. Getting BSE quotes, chart of the best performing series of mutual fund in India, BSE quotes, NSE quotes, and complete stock watch in your mailbox only makes your update easier. You need not search for news that matter to you at your favorite news portal. You get them all at your mail box. Don’t you then gain a competitive advantage? Well, subscribe to the email news alerts to start enjoying the advantage. I have subscribed to this feature and since then have been enjoying relevant news right at my mail inbox.

I have invested in mutual funds India, commodity market, NSE and BSE market though I am engaged in a full time job. I am still able to manage my portfolio with help of a portfolio manager and keeping a stock watch of the latest updates. And with the email new alerts features, my task of staying updated has eased.

Today’s market cannot be relied on. The BSE quotes that you have a look at the moment will change the very next moment. Even the commodity market and mutual fund in India is affected by this volatility.

Best portfolio manager, Budget 2011, and other news

2011-10-20T00:24:00.000-07:00

There is much buzz in the towns and cities about availing the services of the best portfolio manager. Yes, investors who have a diversified investment portfolio do manage their finances with the services of the best portfolio manager. Services are available in person, on phone, and even as an online tool. Here is in.reuters.com where you can not only avail services of the best portfolio manager but also have a detailed or quick look at the NSE and BSE live statistics, Budget 2011, commodity indices mutual fund performances, money market mutual fund and news of all categories including international news. It has been for years together that in.reuters.com has quenched my thirst for the latest news and stock updates.

As per latest NSE and BSE live statistics (18 Oct.), the indices shed by 67 and 200 points respectively given the weak global cues. This is not good news for the money market as a whole. Stocks and mutual fund are interdependent terms. If stocks are affected, mutual fund performance gets affected too. Weak global cues also affected other indices such as commodity indices. Yes, two commodities that you can well rely on for fast growth despite little downfalls are gold and silver.

Breaking news, cricket news, best portfolio manager

2011-10-19T04:19:00.000-07:00

Here is a one-stop news platform where you can view all relevant news that matter to you including breaking news, cricket news live score, gold price in India, and more. Here you can avail the services of the best portfolio manager in India and keep track of your finances, stock records, and related paraphernalia. Investors rely on the best portfolio manager in India for managing finances. Yes, I am delving on in.reuters.com. This portal publishes relevant news faster than other platforms.

Breaking news in India at the moment (18th Oct.) are Thackeray defending attack on Bhushan, Sufi clerics issuing call to reject hardline Wahabis, and Congress downplaying the Anna factor in Hisar by-polls. ‎‏These are broadcasted in most of the news channels and portals.

When it comes to cricket news live score, it is Kohli (112) and Gambhir (84) who shared an unbeaten 209-run stand to shove India to 8-wicket triumph over England in the 2nd ODI at the Delhi Kotla stadium.

Gold price in India differs from city to city by few hundreds. It is swinging in between Rs. 26970 to Rs. 27, 200. Amid the metros, gold price in India is the highest in Delhi and lowest in Mumbai.

Email new alerts on the market on your mailbox

2011-09-22T04:11:00.000-07:00

If you are an investor in the Indian stock and commodity market, it is obvious that you stay updated with what is happening in the market every now and then. Do you get email new alerts on BSE quotes, stock watch, commodity market, mutual fund of India, and more? If no, it means that you are not accessing news at the right online news platform. Well, you need to get registered and subscribe for email new alerts on all topics of your interest. Without having to visit the news platform, you can first log in to your mail box and check the mail alerts relevant to your trading. This way, you not only save time searching news that matter to you but also gain a competitive advantage. Investing then becomes fun and adds to your market information base. Well even if you don’t subscribe to email new alerts, you can still visit the news portal to know how the commodity market is performing, take a stock watch, view BSE quotes, know which mutual fund India is in the top, and related paraphernalia. All these happen at in.reuters.com. Get registered here and subscribe to email new alerts and start receiving alerts right in your mailbox!

Portfolio of myriad news

2011-09-20T20:51:00.000-07:00

India feeling the price pain with petrol prices again being hiked by Rs. 3.14 per litre and government feeling the heat‎‏ is one of the breaking news in India hitting headlines of many a news channel and newspaper. Another breaking news in India is related to the RBI hiking repo rate by 25 basis points. Here is in.reuters.com where you can not only have access to breaking news in India but also view live cricket scores, take the advice of the best stock portfolio manager, know in detail about the gold market for investment in this segment, and related paraphernalia.

In a volatile market where stock indices rise and fall much to your disappointment, you can still manage to experience a win-win situation if you know exactly where to invest. Besides conducting thorough research on the market to your satisfaction, you can also seek advice of the best stock portfolio manager. Investing in the gold market will no doubt keep you at the winning edge always with negligible downfalls.

So, the fifth and final one-day international match between England and India is happening. England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field. Log in to in.reuters.com to view live cricket scores.

Modest gains in the Indian stock market

2011-09-18T23:49:00.000-07:00

Despite the RBI hiking rates by 25 bps, the Indian live stock market exhibited an upward trend with BSE and NSE nifty stocks performing beyond expectations. Yes, only last month NSE and BSE online price of stocks declined leading to the sensex almost reaching the 15500 figure and nifty below 5,000 mark. A ray of hope has no doubt emanated amid the investors with the live stock market showing positive growth. But the volatility is yet to strike again as has been noticed for the past several months. A little up and then an extending downfall – that has been the situation of the BSE and NSE stock market scenario. So when you buy nifty stocks or those of BSE online, do have a close watch on market price, especially if you are trading for the short term. Market experts will always advise you to invest for the long term in such a volatile scenario. Of course there are investors who do gain from sensex and nifty stocks from short term trading, closely watching market price in the changing live stock market. Oil marketing companies have reasons to rejoice after they saw a rise following hike in petrol prices (16^th Sept.) by Rs. 3.14/l.

Indian news on sensex nifty and viewing cricket scores live

2011-08-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

Interested to invest in sensex and nifty stocks? Well, do consider all the factors involved otherwise you will not get any returns on your investment. Currently maximum of the nifty stocks are not performing good. Similar is the situation with sensex stocks. About 130 companies listed in the sensex index have been continuously performing low. As per the latest Indian news, sensex index and nifty ended below 16000 and 4850 respectively. This has created a panicky situation amongst investors. The real panic is going to start soon! Worry not if you are an investor in sensex and nifty stocks. According to market analysts, you can invest in IT, realty, and metal stocks for the long term and get excellent returns.

You cannot get glued to the television to watch cricket scores live leaving your duties in the office or other tasks. In such a situation, it is the computer (laptop) with internet connection that comes to your aid. Yes, you can get cricket scores live ball by ball at a news portal. For cricket scores live, Indian news, and international news, you can well bank upon in.reuters.com.

Breaking news in the Indian news section at present is all about Anna Hazare and his campaign.

Business news in India centering on sensex and NSE nifty

2011-08-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

Business news in India these days are all centered on the stock market, especially NSE nifty and BSE sensex performances. Top companies of the country are listed in these two bourses. If the performance of the companies dampens, the economy as a whole gets affected. Both the sensex and NSE nifty, as per the latest business news in India, are further moving down perched at below 16000 and 4850 respectively. Companies like Tata Motors, Infosys, L&T are performing below expectations. So, when you view live stock quotes, consider the performances of the companies concerned for the last several days (if it is intra day trading) and for the last couple of years (if it is long term trading). Market analysts are confident about all currently low performing stocks to perform beyond expectations once the markets go up. Markets will certainly witness an uptrend soon. View live stock quotes and invest for the long term.

Other top business news India are about Force Motors launching SUV Force One, top 20 Indian outsourcing firms growing by 13 percent, 132 companies seeing all-time low level on BSE, Govt considering stake sale in BHEL, NALCO, ONGC overtaking RIL to become 2nd-most valued firm, and more.

A one-stop news platform and market statistics

2011-08-25T05:32:00.000-07:00

Looking for an online platform where you can have access to the most active stocks, view currency exchange rates, and take a glimpse of the complete market statistics. So, you are a new investor in the Indian stock market and you want to stay updated reading news on web. In.reuters.com will well serve your purpose. News on all segments gets published here faster than other platforms. So, besides national and international news on myriad segments, you can also read market news; at this section, viewing market statistics, currency exchange rates, sensex, nifty, most active stocks, and more happens with a few clicks of the mouse. Also reading in detail the news that matter to you only will keep you the more updated.

For those who are into export import business, international logistics services, forex trading or just on an international business/leisure tour, knowing the currency exchange rates is a must. To get the up-to-the-minute currency exchange rates, you may use a currency converter/calculator.

When we speak of market statistics, what do we generally mean? It is the overall market performance – sensex and nifty figures, top gainers, top losers, most active stocks, declining stocks, intraday chart, FII and MF activity, and the list goes on.

Breaking news in India and stock market scenario

2011-08-25T05:21:00.000-07:00

The current breaking news India for several days at a stretch is of course centered on civil rights activist Anna Hazare. Lakhs of people flocked to the streets to support the Gandhian leader and none resorted to violence. No wonder this breaking news in India did catch worldwide attention. Anna Hazare stated that his campaign for a strong ant-corruption legislation, i.e. the Lokpal Bill will continue till he is alive. According to the latest breaking news, he is released from Tihar jail; the leader will continue his fasting at Ram Leela Maidan.

The Indian stock market sinks to a 15 month low with NSE Nifty going below the 5000 mark and the BSE sensex below the 16500 mark. Till a month ago both the NSE nifty and BSE sensex figures hovered above 5500 and 18000 mark respectively. With global growth being affected such as US economy faltering, likelihood of Europe’s debt credit spreading not to mention rising interest rates, inflation, etc. market analysts now predict of the markets to go down further in the near future. Such poor stock market performance has also served as breaking news in India for some time. Cautious investment after closely watching the market will save you little!

Top business news in India, stock market and live stock quotes

2011-08-08T02:21:00.000-07:00

India inching forward on tax reform; TCS, Wipro, Infosys and HCL focus on fixed price contracts coinciding with spike in unbilled revenues; HSBC, Barclays on cost-cutting spree‎‏; Banks Q1 seen mixed and private sector to outperform; NSE Nifty support seen at 5630 are few of the top business news in India at the moment. The days for businessmen, investors, corporates in India start with updation about the business news India. Strategic or even small decisions taken all depend on business news.

When the market falls prey to sellers, a downtrend of the BSE sensex and NSE nifty is immediately witnessed. And the choppiness continues until seeing stops and buying takes the place. It is more of selling rather than buying that the Indian market has been witnessing for the past several months. As of 18^th July statistics, while NSE nifty closed at 5,567, down 14 points, sensex closed at 18,507 with a loss of 55 points.

If you are looking for real time live stock quotes on the Indian exchanges, i.e. NSE and BSE, just visit in.reuters.com and surf the related page. Thousands of investors bank upon this news platform for the up-to-the-second live stock quotes. Taking informed buying and selling decisions matters!

Nifty and sensex index and most active shares

2011-07-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

Do you think the most active shares deemed today will remain the most active for several days at a stretch? Had the answer been yes, the nifty and sensex index would not have exhibited such a downtrend. It is because of the fluctuations in the stock prices irrespective of whether it is NSE or BSE stock prices that uptrend and downtrend of the market is being witnessed.

With the market opening flat in the morning trade (18^th July) due to mixed results of Asian markets and debt problems worldwide, investors were only looking for safe havens. Do not just invest on the most active shares displayed at many an online platform. The NSE and BSE stock prices that were on the upward graph may not take the same route today. Consider watching the market closely before you take your trading decisions. Ultimately what you want is maximum return on investment. You can no doubt consider investing one or two of the most active shares, but all pros and cons need to be considered.

While the Sensex index opened at plus 30 points and the Nifty at just one point up from the weekend close, soon the indices were pushed in the negative shortly after.

Nifty sensex and breaking news in India

2011-07-27T23:45:00.000-07:00

What is NSE’s and BSE’s stock market news today? – this is a common question asked by investors in the stock markets. In fact, for all those short term traders, staying updated with the up-to-the-minute NSE and BSE news happens countless times during the day. After all, market fluctuates every now and then. If the nifty and sensex are in the uptrend now, the next moment, a downtrend may be witnessed. Well, the world stock market does affect the NSE and BSE market. Currently, it is debt problems across the world as well as mixed results of the Asian market that saw the nifty close down at 5,567, down 14 points and the Sensex at 18,507, a loss of 55 points (as per July 18 data). If the Nifty goes below 5,500, as was conjectured by market analysts, the figure may reach 5,400.

Breaking news in India attracts the attention of all. For some time, it was the Mumbai serial blasts and the aftermath that was part of the breaking news. Current breaking news India of the aforesaid date are Darjeeling tripartite pact being signed for Gorkhaland Territorial Administration‎‏ and Harbhajan slapping notice on Vijay Mallya's UB Spirits over Dhoni commercial‎‏.

Exchange rate and commodity market prices

2011-07-11T01:21:00.000-07:00

Want to find out currency exchange rate of your chosen currencies? Looking for a platform where you can view the latest commodity market prices? So, you are involved in exports and are also a trader in the commodity market. You can completely bank upon in.reuters.com. This is one platform that I also rely on for the up-to-the-second market news. It also runs an exchange rate calculator; all you need to do is feed in the details and you get the desired exchange rate instantly. Besides, it also carries news and reports on currencies – rise or fall in the value of the currencies like rupee, euro, dollar, etc.

When it comes to commodity market prices, I do not pay much significance to gold, silver, and oil. These are the three commodities that have almost at all times exhibited rise. But I did encounter a setback last month trading in silver because commodity market prices of silver suddenly slashed to several ounces. Since then I have realized the importance of viewing the commodity market prices of every commodity that I invest besides also studying the past trends so that I experience a win-win situation. Cautiousness as well as updation with latest news does matter in investment!

Share market and stock indices

2011-06-26T22:58:00.000-07:00

No one can exactly predict how the share market will perform in the next couple of days. Yes, based on thorough research and considering past trends, one can come close to the predictions. The Indian share market is still exhibiting mixed results; sometimes showing an upward trend and sometimes a downward trend. The NSE and BSE stock indices closed at 5396.75 down 50.75 points (0.93%) and 17985.88 down 146.36 points (0.81%) respectively. The world share market is also progressing at a slow pace. What market experts predicted about the NSE and BSE stock indices reaching close to the 7000 and 22000 marks respectively by December 2012 seem to be a far-fetched phenomenon now.

Anyways, as investors, it is to watch the market closely and then invest. Wrong buying and selling decisions can greatly affect your finances. Yes, analysts advise investors to invest in bulk in the share market for the long term at this juncture, i.e. when there is so much of fluctuation noticed. At some point of time the stock indices will exhibit figures beyond your satisfaction levels. Yes, short term investors in the share market need to be very cautious because there are more risks associated in short term or intraday trading.

Sensex and the world stock market

2011-06-22T22:32:00.000-07:00

Today sensex figures again disheartened investors. It ended down 0.76 percent or 137.05 points at 17,995.19, with 20 components losing. The key reason of today’s sensex downtrend is because of the central bank raising rates by an expected quarter percentage point in an effort to check high inflation. A weak world stock market further dampened the sentiment.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced hiking of lending rates by 25 basis points for the tenth time since March 2010. A debt crisis in Europe, inflation in China, and other weakening world stock market performance did affect the India market as well. A BSE data shows that a net Rs 3.73 billion of stocks were sold by foreign investors triggering the further three-week low. Today sensex going down is thus no big jolt as the downtrend has been witnessed for quite some time.

Yes, if the world stock market improves, the Indian market will improve to some extent and the sensex and nifty will show signs of little uptrend if not the stretching low trend witnessed for weeks.
Well today sensex at 17,995.19 is not the three-week low but a three-month low. It is better to wait and watch and invest cautiously accordingly.

Indian market and money exchange rate

2011-06-20T23:29:00.000-07:00

When we speak about Indian market news, what are the segments that are usually covered? It can be stocks, commodities, currencies, mutual funds, and other business news. There are investors who put in money in almost all available market segments thus diversifying their investment portfolio so as to maintain a balance in profits and losses. Spreading out money is the Indian market investment mantra for many wise investors who dream big of getting big yields in a short span of time. Such investors involve themselves in lot of research activities on the Indian market, and one part of the research is staying updated with the latest news.

Whether you gain or incur losses depend on how you investment in the Indian market and the strategies you follow. More result-oriented the strategies, higher will be the yields.

Money exchange rate is an important fragment for the business community. The value of currencies of different countries differs. It is based on the rising and falling market trends that value of the currencies changes. So, money exchange rate here matters. At many a news platform like in.reuters.com, you will come across a currency calculator using which, you can find the current money exchange rate.

Stock market trends and sensex index

2011-05-30T00:19:00.000-07:00

At the moment there is no good news related to the stock market. As on 18th of May, the sensex index fell for the third day - the lowest close in nearly two months. There are both domestic and international factors that have resulted in the downtrend. Key issues (pressing sales in the stock market at higher levels) are related to fears of more monetary tightening moves by the apex bank not to mention higher fuel prices and concerns about inflation. When will the sensex index reach the highest figures achieved months ago? This is a question not asked by me only but also thousands of other investors. During the beginning of the year market analysts had predicted that the stock market would grow and by the end of the year the sensex index would reach 22,000. But it is almost half part of the year and the sensex index is far from reaching the highest figure once achieved.

I do stay updated with the latest news related to the stock market so that I am able to take informed buying and selling decisions. It is in.reuters.com that I rely for stock market news that is published first and stories that are detailed and relevant including up-to-the-minute sensex index updates. And I use investing tools like fundamental analysis and stock technical analysis. Research is another part of my lucrative stock search activity. Maybe these have at least facilitated me to strike a balance between gains and losses. Just hoping for the best….

Stock recommendations and choosing the right stocks

2011-05-24T04:51:00.000-07:00

Do you go by stock recommendations, generally published online in many a financial news portal, brokerage platform, etc? Most investors who are new to the market do. This is my own experience as well. But I feel only a reliable news portal or brokerage firm that publishes stock recommendations based on experts’ advice should be taken into consideration. In no other news portal will you come across good stock recommendations other than in.reuters.com. Try following and you will believe what I am saying. But there are many other factors that need to be taken into account. Irrespective of whether you are investing in the BSE or NSE market, what matters is choosing the right stocks. And selecting only recommended stocks won’t serve any investor’s purpose. For example, if it is an NSE stock, you will have to keep a close watch on the nifty performances, which sectors have been witnessing uptrends or at least sailing against volatility for quite some time, consider price and trends of the NSE market, use investing tools like stock technical analysis and fundamental analysis, and more. This is how successful investors (not me…am still in the initial stage) gain in the BSE and NSE market.

Live stock market and breaking news

2011-05-20T04:41:00.000-07:00

Staying updated with the live stock market does matter when it comes to buying and selling of stocks. Otherwise you will not know how the stocks are performing. Since the time the sensex nifty fell from the highest figures achieved in 2010, my stock profit percentage fell too. Yes, I have seen few of my relatives and colleagues still gaining more than expected from the volatile market. They stay updated with the live stock market besides taking into considerations all factors involved. But I follow almost the same method while selecting stocks; I take more of hasty decisions and also believe in rumors, which are probably affecting the returns I get.

As per May 18 live stock market figures, the sensex and nifty fell for the third straight day, closing at 18,086.20 and 5,420.60 respectively. When the market falls continuously as aforementioned, I get the more confused though I try not to be influenced by emotions. The live stock market statistics confuse me further. It is then that I take the wrong buying and selling decisions.

Well, stock market apart….all of you guys do certainly listen, read or watch news. And you will believe me if I say breaking news magnetizes all. The hottest news is of course breaking news! Release by al Qaeda of a posthumous audio recording by Osama bin Laden praising revolutions sweeping the Arab world and naming of Saif al-Adel, an ex-Egyptian Special Forces officer, as interim leader of al Qaeda are the real international breaking news of the moment!

Breaking news and Currency Market News

2011-04-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

The Lokpal Bill and Anna Hazare created breaking news in India for some time until the Government agreed to the terms and conditions. And controversies surfaced thereafter with the exposure of a CD that contained interactions of the Bhushans, Amar Singh leading to war between the former and latter. A new controversy regarding Shanti Bhushan that created breaking news in India is allotment of two prime farmhouse plots in Noida for him and his son Jayant at throwaway prices by the Uttar Pradesh government under chief minister Mayawati.

The latest in the breaking news in India is launch of the latest remote sensing satellite Resourcesat—2, a PSLV—C16 rocket, into orbit. This satellite (17th successive mission) along with two nano satellites will help manage natural resources.

Aviation breaking news in India is arrest of Swarn Singh; a total of seven pilots have been arrested so far for purportedly submitting fake marksheets.

Businessmen, corporates and those who are into currency trading always stay updated with the latest currency market news. As of today’s currency market news, the Indian rupee commenced higher with broad decline in the US dollar. It is positive start to the local shares propping up the domestic unit that saw its currency opening up by 14 paise at Rs. 44.35 per dollar and hitting an intra day high of 44.32.

No other news portal other than Reuters can give the latest and detailed description on all news starting from breaking news to currency market news and more.

Break the Stock Market Formula and Play in Money

2011-03-02T23:25:00.000-08:00

Share market is a place where one breathes money. The rising and tilting graphs of the share market in India and the world determines the future of the investors. To avoid any losses in the share market of India, one needs to invest wisely and after putting in a lot of research.

Reuters and various other financial and news websites help empowering one in terms of share market opinions and guidance. Which stock indices might go strong as per the stock market flow is something that only experienced investors and brokers can spell. The share market India has grown to be a highly competitive as compared to the various other share markets and the credit goes to the fluctuating stock indices and various market players putting in their fortunes.

To invest wisely, one needs to keep a track of the trading stock indices as these stock indices prepare you to practice that particular trading algorithm which is a key to winning. This trading algorithm ensures that your winning rate is 90%, regardless of which stocks you are going to apply it to. The trading stock indices help you locate the breakout system.

This formula works in nine out of ten times regardless of whether you are applying it to the stock or share market India, or forex trading. To know more about how stock indices function, log on to the Reuters website and win the game. Trade right and play in money!

Get Updated with Important Business News Daily

2011-02-28T02:38:00.000-08:00

The volatile world of economy needs one to be actively updated with the happenings of the business world. This is the thumb rule that works best. They need to be in loop with the business news, commodities market news, gold market news, foreign exchange rates new, etc.

Reuters is one such website which is a complete financial guide and even more as it combines finance with all that is latest in terms of politics, sports and other fields. Such portals work as guides for people hungry for business news. To get updated with the latest business news or commodity market news and more for that matter, simply log on to Reuters and get the needed doze of important information.

These tablets of business news information not only help shape one’s opinions about various finance sectors but also help in strategical financial moves. The best part about the online portals is that these get updated with every passing minute and hour and never let you miss on a thing about the daily business news. You can also see what has made to the headlines of the day in national, international, sports, entertainment and health news.

Reuters – Your Daily Guide to Successful Personal Finance Investing

2011-02-24T22:19:00.000-08:00

For most people who are stuck by extremely hectic schedules, reading newspapers is restricted to rare spare time. Many news freaks do carry the world in their pockets through the Internet on mobile and portable computers. To keep in pace with the world in terms of politics, finance and investment, sports, entertainment stock news, most of the users find sites like Internet newspaper dailies like Reuters very useful. Reuters and various other online news sites provide us with the diverse financial and investment news covering our personal finance investing information, the BSE or nifty news, or the world stock market.

Latest news from across the world is brought to you in just a few clicks and that too at the convenience of your home or offices or anywhere all free of cost. The business and market news updates on Reuters cover the Indian Stock market news, Nifty news and other global finance, investment and more. Apart from the news, such sites also provide you with the analytic side of the finance industry with finance professionals voicing their opinions to enable the users make right choices in personal finance investing ventures and more.

No major headache in mutual fund investment

2011-01-10T04:01:00.000-08:00

‘Mutual fund investment is subject to market risks. Read the offer document clearly before investing’ – this is the statement that you will always come across when investing in a mutual fund in India. This is but true that not only mutual fund investment but also other investment options available in the market are subject to risks. Once you know how to choose right, the risk level gets lowered.

For many people, investing in mutual fund in India means safe investing. They feel that the decided amount of money put in monthly quarterly or yearly or a single lump sum grows over time, say a period of one year or two years or as decided. The money then can be withdrawn or invested further. The return on the mutual fund investment made is more than the money put in the savings account or fixed deposits in banks. Many a mutual fund of India such as those of HDFC, SBI, Tata, Reliance, Birla Sunlife, promises high returns.

Again investing in a mutual fund India will not require you to take too much of a headache as is required in intra day trading of stocks.

Access to the up-to-the-minute financial market news

2011-01-05T02:34:00.000-08:00

What do you expect to get updated with from financial market news? Well, complete news of the market right from which sectors and companies are performing well, which segments and companies are not performing up to the mark, mutual funds, currencies, commodities, banks, the rise or fall of the rupee against the dollar, and everything related to finance. Most business decisions in India are taken based on the situation of the Indian financial markets. Thus the platform where you are having access to the latest financial market news should be the right one.

Of course there are dedicated television news channels for broadcasting only financial market news, but the disadvantage associated is that you cannot read or hear a particular news item in detail. And if you want to read the preceding day’s news item, you will not have access to the same. Newspapers no doubt carry news on the Indian financial markets but for the up-to-the-minute news, you cannot bank upon them. This is where news portals come into play. Choose a news portal that publishes news faster than other platforms; such a portal should carry all relevant financial market news that well serves your purpose.

Reuters need no introduction in the news segment. Lakhs of people rely on this agency for the up-to-the-minute financial market news. Right from news on the Indian financial markets to general news, entertainment news, national and international news, all are covered by this leading news agency.

For complete market news

2010-12-29T04:08:00.000-08:00

Which news portal do you bank upon for detailed sensex news? Sensex index charts do get displayed in many a news platform, but the detailed report that the news item carries is what makes the difference. Stock market investing is as difficult as it seems easy from afar. A blend of knowledge and market updation is one of the key factors in facilitating an investor take the right buying and selling decisions in the BSE stock market.

It is Reuters that is ruling the roost in the news segment. I rely on the Reuters portal for all news related to the financial market including latest BSE sensex updates. It has been several years now that I have been trading in the Indian stock market. Initially, at least for a year, I was not aware how to proceed. Moreover, online news was not a rage during those days. Today, with a few clicks of the mouse, you can have access to the latest updates of the market, take a glimpse at the sensex and nifty, collect information and what not!

The sensex index is not exhibiting satisfactory results now. But I have learnt how to swim against the tide.

Indian financial markets

2010-12-27T03:35:00.000-08:00

What comprises of the Indian financial markets? It is a blend of the stock market, mutual funds, commodity trading, forex trading, futures, and related paraphernalia. Whether it is individual or institutional investors, financial market news cater to the knowledge and information thirst of all. For the latest and detailed updation on the Indian financial markets, you can bank upon Reuters. The A-Z of the financial market news including general news is published in the Reuters online news platform. Only a click of the mouse will let you have access to the same. No matter whether you are at home or in the office or even while on the move, all you need to do is log in to your computer or laptop and visit the page.

If you make a comparative study of the Indian financial markets, you will find that all segments have witnessed an uptrend during the last one decade. The thrust is facilitated with the simplification of trading procedures and introduction of online trading in share market, commodity market, currencies, mutual funds, etc. Easy access to information and financial market news has been an additional advantage.

Awareness and popularity also makes a lot of difference, especially in determining the rise of a particular financial market. When compared to stock market and mutual funds, commodity market is yet to gain momentum though it has relatively performed better with time but not at the pace that other financial markets are witnessing. Increase your knowledge base and diversify your investment.

The current stock market scenario

2010-12-22T03:11:00.000-08:00

What investors often ask in blog posts, discussion forums, including market analysts is whether the turbulence affecting the Indian stock market is here to stay. The reason is simple. For some time, the share market news created ripples with the sensex and nifty indices reaching an all-time high, creating history. But the sudden downtrend puzzled many. It is no doubt true that Indian companies have created a rapport in the world markets as being clean and well managed. Corruption of course prevails everywhere and India is no exclusion. It is the intensity of the corruption that makes the difference. During the Satyam scam, the stock market witnessed a downtrend for days together. Currently, the downtrend is because of the house loan bribery and 2G scam followed by other domestic and world stock market circumstances. As per share market news published in many a news portal, market analysts say that the turbulence is not here to stay. It is a temporary downtrend.

Share market news also point out the fact that upscale won’t be super quick. The sensex and nifty will go up at a snail’s pace for some time with little falls. But the upscale is better than what was witnessed during recession and post recession.

To gain expertise in the stock market, it is not only buying and selling that is the key criteria. You will have to be equipped with the knowledge, stay updated with the share market news, and conduct continuous research.

Mutual fund investment in India

2010-12-20T04:37:00.000-08:00

Most investors consider mutual fund investment as the safest investment option. There are no doubt risks involved but compared to other products, the risk is less. It all depends on which mutual fund of India you choose to invest. Staying updated with the latest news on this segment will familiarize you with the performances of the funds as well as let you know about the top funds, maintaining a consistent growth record with negligible losses.

You will come across charts of a series of mutual fund India displayed in descending order in terms of returns. Bottom performance companies also get displayed in charts. For example, as per a latest chart, mutual fund schemes performing excellently include Reliance Banking followed by DSPBR Micro-Cap, ICICI Pru Technology, Religare Mid N Sm, SBI Magnum FMCG, and the list goes on.

For mutual fund investment in India, you may choose any of the companies, viz. Reliance Capital, HDFC, ICICI, UTI, Birla Sunlife, Franklin Templeton, SBI, Kotak Mahindra, DSP BlackRock, Tata, LIC, IDFC, Sundaram, FIL, Religare, JPMorgan, Canara Robeco, JM Financial and more. Investment in the right and potential mutual fund in India will certainly assure you good returns.

The Indian stock market

2010-12-18T02:42:00.000-08:00

Do you think statistics displayed in the live stock market influence your buying and selling decisions? Of course, yes! The Indian stock market is a lucrative platform to invest but this lucrativeness depends on how knowledgeable and updated you are.

You cannot just buy shares recommended by experts or those displayed in charts. And you will certainly not want to lose your hard earned money only because of your lack of knowledge and not staying updated with the live stock market.

The Indian stock market at present is swinging in the pendulum. The consistent uptrend witnessed for some time is no longer seen. Ebb and flow is common. If in the morning the live stock market showed a positive trend, the afternoon showed the opposite with the evening showing mixed results. Again if the Indian stock market showed positive signs on a particular day, there is no assurance that the next day similar statistics be exhibited.

This current situation of ebb and flow is influenced by the latest corruption concerning housing loan and 2G scam. Until the news related to the same subside, the live stock market will exhibit mixed results that may not be satisfactory.

Trading software and the live stock market

2010-11-24T04:38:00.000-08:00

If you think you have access to improved trading keys to track potential investments in the Indian stock market, you are wrong. No doubt, monitoring quick moving market trends becomes easy but you do need to stay updated with the live stock market. And if you are not at all equipped with even the basic knowledge of the Indian stock market, the trading software, however effective, will prove ineffective for you.

Recognizing the numerous factors that cause stocks to rise and drop also becomes easy via a trading software with the knowledge you have gained as well as your access to the live stock market. Of course you will have to pay high for buying the advanced trading system. It will update you in real time when a profitable stock moves in the Indian stock market. You can then easily understand major profits. The vice versa can happen too, and you will be accordingly informed by your trading system. If you happen to have already invested, you can make a speed retreat prior to any loss incurred.

The importance of the live stock market cannot be undervalued. The latest Indian stock market statistics can only be accessed here.

Countless viewers of the sensex index figures

2010-11-20T01:54:00.000-08:00

Almost every urban household today has a member or members investing in the stock market; the BSE market is no exception being the oldest market of the country. Thousands of companies are listed in the BSE. These companies sell shares to the public. The public thus become shareholders no matter whether the investment is small or bulky. And the BSE sensex is always viewed no matter what the medium is – television channel or news portal.

I wake up early in the morning and immediately log on to the Reuters news platform. Going through the latest business news and waiting for the sensex to exhibit its morning results, how the market opens whether on a positive note or a negative note, I do my morning chores until I become ready for my office. Like me, my colleagues follow the same routine of watching the BSE sensex in the office for the latest news. It is no surprise to find even housewives and students taking interest in the sensex index figures as they belong to the investors’ fraternity too!

No wonder the BSE sensex Index is India's first and most popular stock market benchmark index.

The sensex nifty indices

2010-11-18T03:24:00.000-08:00

Always glued to your favorite news portal for sensex nifty performance results? Investors in the capital market like me can take a deep breath only after watching the figures displayed on the nifty and the sensex whenever time permits them, especially if they are engaged in some other job.

I have been employed in a multi national company for the last five years and it has been only a year ago that I started trading in the share market of India. I rely only on Reuters for all news related to the capital market. It is not only the sensex nifty figures displayed in the portal but also detailed news, carrying information about which companies are leading and which are the top losers, etc. along with complete data.

This has really made my investing job easy. During my break hours in office or whenever I could take out some time for myself, I just log in to my news portal and then have a look at all the news that matter to me. Getting updated with the market conditions is very important. Taking a glimpse of the sensex nifty often is thus very important for me.

Updation with Share Market News

2010-11-15T02:08:00.000-08:00

Taking into account the inflation or deflation or any economic slowdown is an important factor when investing in the stock market. It is only the right predictions that can help you decide on the potentiality of a particular stock. Getting updated with share market news is thus essential. Without a glimpse into the share market news, you will not know which companies are gaining, which are losing, and related market factors.

It is also equally vital to view the statistical data of market fluctuations in order to assess the direction of a trend. If the data is sectioned off into a time period and then contrasted with a different period, the direction of the trend can be easily assessed. This may seem a tough job for beginners in the stock market. But with time and with expertise gained over years, such analysis will seem an easy affair. Do read as much as possible on the stock market and always stay updated with the latest share market news.

Volatility is a humdrum affair in the stock market. It is up to you how you swim along with the tide. News and information matter a lot. As it is not possible to get glued to the television always and as the newspaper is not a sufficient medium for all capital market information, you can only rely on a news portal. It should be a financial news portal that publishes share market news that matter to you faster than other news portals.

Staying updated with the live stock market

2010-11-08T02:51:00.000-08:00

With thousands of companies selling thousands of stocks, the Indian stock market has no doubt emerged as one of the most preferred investment platforms. Initially when I started my stock trading in the Indian stock market, I incurred repeat losses. And I was not able to find out what was the real cause. Someone advised me to first get equipped with the basics of the trade, get familiar with the trading terminologies, cultivate the ability of finding out potential stocks, and most important of all get updated with the live stock market. A combination of all the said factors does determine the right choosing of a particular stock. And I started following his advice.

The live stock market let me view the latest market statistics including the sensex & nifty performances, top gainers, top losers, view recommended stocks, take a glimpse of the stock quotes, read news, and what not. Now, the stock market India seems familiar to me; thanks to Reuters. I rely on Reuters for viewing the live stock market. I cannot say that I get 100% gains on every investment I make. But, yes, I have become a confident investor!

Investing on a mutual fund in India

2010-10-29T03:30:00.000-07:00

When it comes to investment in the Indian capital market it is not only stocks but also mutual fund investment and other investment options that attract many an investor. Well there are many novice investors like me who were not even aware of such investment options until I started banking upon Reuters for all financial and market news. This portal guided me well.

To open an account for mutual fund in India, you need no big money; you can start with the bare minimum. And the consecutive payments made thereafter can be decided while opening the account. There are options of investing monthly, quarterly, half yearly or yearly or as decided and the amount may start from a mere Rs. 500 to several thousands or even lakhs. It all depends on how much money you want to put in for your mutual fund investment. The returns that you will get from your mutual fund India depend on the market situation.

My complete mutual fund investment transaction is handled by my broker. I regularly get updated with the latest news from Reuters. My diversified investment portfolio is giving the returns I have been expecting for long.

Staying updated with sensex and nifty news

2010-10-21T04:55:00.000-07:00

A lot of homework is needed if, as an investor in the stock market, you want to experience a win-win situation. And one of the most crucial parts of the homework plan is staying updated with the latest news of the market.

In the Indian market it is the sensex nifty that steers the top market news. Making money will then seem an easy cup of tea otherwise the market volatility that always strikes the market affecting both the sensex and the nifty may take a toll on your financial health, especially if you have invested in bulk. So, get started with your real homework and start gaining maximum return on your investment.

One news portal which you can bank upon for the up-to-the-minute news on the sensex and nifty including the A-Z of market information and news on other aspects is Reuters. No doubt the sensex and the nifty have crossed the 20,000 and 6,000 marks respectively but for the last two weeks in a row, the benchmark index for stock markets fell. The key reason was the booking of profits by domestic traders. But this is only a temporary minor downtrend.

Does sensex index influence your trading of stocks?

2010-10-18T04:26:00.000-07:00

So, you are an investor in BSE companies and the sensex index does matter to you a lot. And you are always glued to your laptop watching the sensex figures every now and then. Which news portal do you bank upon for all stock related information including the A-Z of market news? If you rely on Reuters, you have chosen the right platform.

This news agency publishes news faster than other platforms; you can find the up-to-the-minute news in the Reuters platform. Of course sensex index chart is similar in all news platforms. It is the additional and relevant news that matter to you that is the advantage associated with Reuters.

Yes, sensex index does influence your trading of stocks. If you are not at all equipped with the basics of the BSE market and if you have not had a glance at the BSE sensex figures for quite some time, it is quite natural for you to incur losses. Whatever you gain will only turn out to be ‘chance gains’. An informed purchase of stocks will keep you at a competitive edge and you will know then whether you will get return on your investment or not.

Watching the movement of BSE stock prices

2010-08-27T01:45:00.000-07:00

Given the lucrative investment opportunities, newer investors venture into stock trading with big dreams everyday. Your success will depend on how familiar you are with the nuances of the stock market. It is not the technicalities involved in the working of the market but the basics that will enable you to decipher the right stocks in sync with market volatility that should be given more importance.

You may come across stock quotes on India companies listed with the BSE or NSE. If you are geared up to invest in BSE companies, it is the movement of BSE stock prices that will be of your interest. When you read news related to performance of BSE companies, you will often come across news such as Airtel slipping by 1%, Reliance advancing by 1.7%, TCS up by 1%, and related paraphernalia. It is also very important for you to know exactly what the slipping or advancement denoted by the given percentage points.

It is then that your search for BSE stock quotes India, especially at a financial news portal or an online share trading site will turn out to be on your favor, i.e. you will easily distinguish which stocks are potential and which are not.

Market knowledge does matter for the right Investment

2010-08-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Many a time, it is not only novice investors but also experts who become victims of market fluctuations. The unpredictability of the stocks market still remains a mystery for many. But there are investors who are able to swim against the most violent of tides; it is because they know the mystery and every time fluctuations take place, they take advantage of the same and experience a win-win situation. The most active stocks displayed in a chart in the live stock market do matter to them. They do not blindly select the stocks only because they are categorized as the most active stocks; it hardly takes them time to make a technical analysis and conduct a research on the company and trends so that they take the right purchasing and selling decisions. Moreover, it is not only the live stock market that acts as their base to get updated with what is happening around in the stock market. They also read market news regularly, preferable at news portals, so that they are able to diversify their investments. Money Market Funds, especially mutual funds, form part of their investment products as well.

To maintain a balance of your losses and profits, do invest in money market funds as well. And to invest in the most active stocks, do not blindly follow the chart displayed in the live stock market. Consider all pros and cons, conduct a thorough research, and then invest in the right stocks.

BSE Sensex Choppy - Reliance and DLF Drop

2010-07-28T23:56:00.000-07:00

"A lot of short positions are being rolled over in Reliance Industries, indicating a bearish outlook," said Kunal Sukhani, manager of institutional equities at Asian Markets Securities.

The stock market, which has the heaviest weight on the main BSE index, has come under pressure following a delay in the company's plan to reach full gas output from its field off India's east coast.

The oil secretary said late on Wednesday Reliance would be able to pump natural gas at full capacity from its deep-sea field during the year to March 2013, indicating a delay of almost two years.

By 11:09 a.m., the 30-share BSE index was trading down 0.2 percent at 17,921.28 points, with 19 of its components declining.

"Market is volatile because of derivatives expiry," said Sukhani, referring to the monthly contracts on the National Stock Exchange.

Asian Stocks Up on U.S. Data

2010-07-26T22:39:00.000-07:00

Asian stock market rose to their highest in two and a half months on Tuesday, boosted by solid U.S. housing data, while the euro inched up towards two-month peaks on relief over stress tests on European banks.

High-yielding currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars held near recent highs and the dollar stabilised after retreating against the yen on Monday.

"The environment is gradually improving, after U.S. new home sales data and European banks' stress tests, but investors are still not entirely convinced that the recovery is solid," said Soichiro Monji, chief strategist at Daiwa SB Investments.

"The yen has yet to weaken properly either."

The dollar was trading just below 87 yen after falling 0.7 percent in the previous session.

The euro crawled up above key resistance of 1.30 with sentiment buoyed after the stress tests. Analysts are now eyeing a 2-month high of $1.3029 hit last week as the next test.

The MSCI index of Asia Pacific ex-Japan stocks was up 0.4 percent, led by gains in the technology and consumer durables sectors.

Asian shares And Euro Rise After Stress Tests

2010-07-25T21:44:00.000-07:00

Asian Stock Market rose and the euro extended gains on Monday as solid U.S. corporate earnings and surprisingly strong euro zone data offset growing scepticism that stress tests on European banks were not strict enough.

Only seven of 91 banks -- five small Spanish banks, Germany's state-rescued Hypo Real Estate and Greece's ATEbank -- failed the tests, for an overall capital shortfall of $3.5 billion euros.

The shortfall was much smaller than the 30-100 billion euros predicted by markets, although many European banks have already raised capital during the financial crisis.

The euro gained 0.2 percent in early Asian trade, after rising on Friday as the bank tests showed no nasty surprises and on strong euro zone data, including a record jump in German business sentiment in July.

"With the results of the stress tests, which had been the Live Stock Market big focus, out in the open, downward factors seem to have run their course for now, even though there's criticism that those tests might have been too easy," said Hiroichi Nishi, general manager of equity marketing at Nikko Cordial Securities.

BSE Sensex Rises 0.5 PCT Metals, Automakers Gain

2010-07-21T00:14:00.001-07:00

The BSE Sensex rose 0.5 percent early on Wednesday as investors remained bullish ahead of major earnings in the next few sessions, with sentiment boosted by firmer asia market news and overnight gains on Wall Street.

Energy major Reliance Industries(RELI.BO) and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro(LART.BO) led the gains, with metal firms and auto stocks also advancing.

"The undertone in the market is fairly bullish. There is no major negative cues, and people are in no hurry to get out. We are waiting for the major results," said Gajendra Nagpal, chief executive at Unicon Financial.

By 10:51 a.m. (0521 GMT), the 30-share BSE index was trading up 0.45 percent at 17,958.00 points, with 23 of its components gaining. The index had risen as much as 0.6 percent early and was trading in a narrow range.

U.S. Bank Results Portend Investment Bank Woes

2010-07-16T21:21:00.000-07:00

"It's a bad quarter," said William Smith, chief executive officer of Smith Asset Management. "When we experienced the flash crash, it put a lot of people on the sidelines (and) hurt investor confidence."

Smith, who does not currently own Goldman or Morgan Stanley shares, said he expects to be able to buy Goldman shares "on any weakness" after it reports earnings.

Stock Market were treacherous in the second quarter, and difficult to trade in. The flash crash on May 6 set off a month of dramatic stock market movements that left some banks reeling from losses on derivatives.

The crash, the oil spill, and fears about European debt unraveling also contributed to a spike in options prices. Banks, which typically sell options and hedge the positions by buying Share market news, lost money on both their options books and their hedges.

Bharti Airtel Up About 9 PCT After Stock Upgrade

2010-07-08T22:42:00.000-07:00

share market india in Bharti Airtel(BRTI.BO), India's leading mobile operator, rose nearly 9 percent on Friday after Credit Suisse upgraded the stock to outperform from neutral.

At 10:10 a.m. (0440 GMT), the stock market was trading up 8.4 percent at 304.50 rupees, after hitting 305.65. In comparison, the main Mumbai market was up 1 percent.

BSE Sensex Rises and Reliance Gains

2010-06-16T21:32:00.000-07:00

At 9:03 a.m. (0333 GMT), the 30-share BSE index was up 0.1 percent at 17,479.77 points, with 19 components advancing. The 50-share NSE index was barely changed at 5,232.60. More @ Stock Market India

Stocks Need Europe End Game

2010-05-30T22:18:00.000-07:00

A Fitch Ratings downgrade of Spain on Friday drove the three major U.S. stock indexes down 1 percent for the day. For some investors, Fitch's decision highlighted the need for the European Central Bank to come up with stronger response to the debt crisis before stocks will be able to rally.

The U.S. stock market will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.

When Wall Street returns to work on Tuesday, the first wave of May U.S. economic data could bring what investors fear most: signs that shock waves from Europe are crossing the Atlantic. That would probably show up first in the two monthly ISM surveys, seen as an early read of the U.S. economy's pulse.

If those ISM reports on the manufacturing and services sectors are weak, it will come down to a strong May U.S. nonfarm payrolls number on Friday to help investors keep their faith in the U.S. recovery. The payrolls report is due on Friday at 8:30 a.m. EDT (1230 GMT).

Economists in a Reuters poll expect that the economy added 503,000 jobs in May.

"All of the macro data is going to be seen through the prism of Europe," said John Praveen, chief investment strategist at Prudential International Investments Advisers in Newark, New Jersey. "You've had this huge problem in Europe. Is there any fallout from that on U.S. economic data?"

On Sunday, Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou told a newspaper that Greece will not restructure its debt and will not need more cuts to achieve fiscal targets set in the emergency funding package it agreed with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.

"Greece will not need additional measures, especially 'painful' measures. I see only one option ahead, delivering on our targets with consistency," Papaconstantinou told Sunday's Eleftherotypia newspaper.

Standard Chartered's India $590 Million Share Sale Fully Covered

2010-05-28T23:00:00.000-07:00

British bank Standard Chartered's sale of Indian shares worth up to about $590 million ended successfully after volatile markets and a new payment rule weighed on demand during its first three days.

Investors had bid for about 2.2 times the 204 million Indian Depositary Receipts (IDRs) on offer to the public as of Friday, stock market showed. Trading will begin on June 11.

StanChart's was the first IDR issue, and the emerging markets-focused bank has said the offering was aimed more at building its brand and presence in its second-largest market than about raising funds.

The move was closely watched by investment bankers as well as other foreign firms with a large consumer presence in Asia's third-largest economy and who may also be considering share issues to raise their profiles.

Most bids for the IDRs were towards the low end of its 100-115 rupee price range. The public portion of the offer had been only about 11 percent covered at the end of Thursday.

A rule requiring institutional investors to pay 100 percent of the value of their share applications, which took effect on May 1, kept a lid on early demand as big investors did not want to tie up funds sooner than was necessary.

Google Gets U.S. Antitrust OK on AdMob Buy

2010-05-23T22:11:00.000-07:00

Google Inc has won U.S. approval to buy mobile advertising rival AdMob, after months of delay and rumour that the No. 1 Internet search engine was headed for a court fight with government officials over the $750 million transaction.

The Federal Trade Commission's decision followed unusually public comments by app developers -- whose software for mobile devices are often supported or subsidized by advertising -- that the agency's staff seemed determined to challenge the deal.

The FTC said in a statement on Friday that it was concerned that two top mobile advertising networks were combining, but said Apple Inc's entry into the market would mitigate the effects of the Google/AdMob powerhouse.

Indian Shares Extend Losses to 1 PCT on Day

2010-05-05T23:48:00.000-07:00

share market india extended losses to 1 percent by noon on Thursday, with financials leading the decline, as world stocks traded sharply lower on mounting concerns in the euro zone.

BSE Sensex Rises 0.5 PCT, Financials Lead

2010-04-29T23:32:00.000-07:00

The BSE Sensex was trading up 0.5 percent on Friday, putting it on course to notch its third monthly rise in a row on the back of rising foreign

portfolio investment.

Financial stocks led the rise on expectations the world's fastest growing major economy after China will boost demand for loans and rising incomes will slow down consumer defaults.

Foreign funds have pumped a net $6.3 billion into Indian stock market in 2010, mostly since the start of March, riding forecast for 8.5 percent economic expansion in the fiscal year 2010/11 that started on April 1.

Investor confidence was also underpinned by stronger world markets that were driven by hopes the European Union will agree a bailout for debt-stricken Greece.

Analyzing Stock Quotes

2010-04-25T22:23:00.000-07:00

Stock market investment is as difficult as it seems easy. Studying about the stock market and getting familiarized with all stock terms can be a frustrating task for beginners. This is because fluctuations in the market are not caused by one particular factor; there are several factors concerned. Stock prices chart displaying figures may again prove greatly confusing for the novice investor. In the Indian context it is majorly NSE and BSE stock prices that influence the market. To view stock quotes india, you can watch television channels dedicated to stock market or visit an online trading platform. You can also take a glimpse of the latest stock quotes on India, especially of companies listed in the BSE and the NSE at financial news portals as well the stock exchanges’ corporate sites.

There are market experts who predict about the market; as an investor you can seek suggestions for both long term and short term investments. Equipping yourself with the knowledge of the stock market and following the tips, you can make informed decisions in choosing the right BSE stock prices. The performance of BSE companies, over 6000 in number, depend on the market trends. Their rise and fall are governed by the changing market conditions. One company of a particular sector may exhibit an upward trend for sometime, but there are chances that the very next moment or after a definite period, the company may show a downward profile. But there are companies that maintain constant growth record for years together. The BSE stock prices of such companies will no doubt prove profitable for you in the long run. Again not everyone has the capability to analyze stock quotes in India, especially BSE quotes, and choose lucrative stocks.

Not all stocks are potential. Many investors, after viewing the stock quotes, blindly buy stocks with considering the pros and cons. Such a decision will bring you losses rather than gains. As aforementioned, go for stocks of companies that have maintained a steady growth record for several years. To find out the same, you will have to conduct a research. This way you can select and buy profitable stocks.

Indian Shares Fall in Early Trade on Weak Asia

2010-04-21T21:36:00.000-07:00

The BSE Sensex opened 0.1 percent lower on Thursday, weighed down by negative cues from other Asian markets.

At 9 a.m. (0330 GMT), the 30-share BSE index was down 0.17 percent at 17,442.29, with 22 stocks falling.

The 50-share NSE index was down 0.2 percent at 5,234.45.

BSE Sensex provisionally closes up 1.25 pct

2010-04-12T00:25:00.000-07:00

The BSE Sensex provisionally closed 1.25 percent higher on Friday, boosted by firm world equities and domestic earnings optimism.

The 30-share BSE index provisionally ended up 221.02 points at 17,935.42 points, with 23 components gaining.

The 50-share NSE index provisionally closed up 1.1 percent at 5,363.30 points.

Asian Stocks Neared 22-Month Highs

2010-04-06T22:54:00.000-07:00

Asian Stock Market neared 22-month highs on Wednesday as regional investors largely shrugged off festering worries about fiscal problems in Europe and focused on a recovery in the world economy.

The upbeat mood about global growth was also reflected in commodity markets, with copper prices hovering near 20-month highs and oil prices near 18-month peaks.

While worries about Greece's ability to cut its mountain of debt continued to weigh on the euro , those concerns scarcely caused a ripple in Asian markets news, with some investors citing profit-taking as the biggest near-term threat to the regional rally in stocks, bonds and currencies.

"Both domestic and U.S. economic fundamentals have been showing signs of improvement, and sentiment is solid," said Kim Yong-kyun, a market analyst at Daishin Securities in Seoul.

Asia Stocks Dip on Greece

2010-03-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

According to Asian market news the euro and asian stocks fell on Monday on renewed concerns over Greece's debt problems ahead of a euro zone summit, while India's surprise interest rate hike last week weighed on commodity currencies.

The euro struggled as EU leaders seemed at odds over how or whether to offer assistance to Athens, setting the scene for a tense summit on March 25-26 and fuelling doubts over whether euro zone states will agree to any support package.

Greece has said that it might have to turn to the International Monetary Fund for help.

The MSCI index of Asia Pacific stock market outside Japan shed just over 1 percent, giving up some of its recent gains, with weaker commodity and oil prices weighing on shares of resource companies such as BHP Billiton, which fell 1.5 percent.

BSE Sensex Edges Lower

2010-03-14T22:51:00.000-07:00

The BSE Sensex was trading lower on Monday, tailing weak Asian markets, with financials leading the decline ahead of the inflation data for February.

India's wholesale price index probably rose 9.62 percent in February from a year earlier, a Reuters poll of 21 economists showed.

Top lender State Bank of India dropped 0.9 percent while leading private sector lender ICICI Bank shed 1.8 percent.

Mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corp declined 0.9 percent. HDFC Bank bucked the trend and edged 0.3 percent higher.

By 10:06 a.m. (0436 GMT), the 30-share BSE index was trading down 0.36 percent at 17,104.23, with 19 of its components declining.

"Asian markets are weak. Also, there is no news flow to move the market," said Neeraj Dewan, director of Quantum Securities.

"Inflation and advance tax numbers should provide some cues," he added.

Corporate advance tax payment figures for the quarter ending March are expected to trickle in later in the day, giving a brief idea about their report cards in the period.

BSE Sensex Seen Opening Up on Strong Asia

2010-03-07T20:17:00.000-08:00

The BSE Sensex is expected to start higher on Monday, taking cues from Asian stocks that rose as encouraging U.S. job and consumer data reinforced views the world's largest economy is recovering.

"The positive momentum in the market should continue in the near term," said K.K. Mital, head of portfolio management services at Globe Capital, in New Delhi. "Foreign fund flows into the market continues to be strong."

Reliance Industries will be watched after sources told Reuters the energy major has leased about 1.2 million barrels of clean storage at the Borco Terminal in Bahamas as it seeks to increase its presence in the U.S.

State-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corp said after market hours on Friday its overseas arm has made two new oilfield discoveries in a block in northeastern Syria.

The MSCI's measure of Asian markets other than Japan was up 1.5 percent by 0310 GMT, while Japan's Nikkei climbed 1.8 percent.

The Nifty Indian Stock Market futures in Singapore were up 1.2 percent, pointing to a higher open in the domestic market.

BSE Sensex Turns Negative

2010-02-24T20:31:00.000-08:00

The BSE Sensex edged lower on Thursday morning after open higher as investors were sceptical ahead of the national budget to be unveiled on Friday.

BSE Sensex Turns Positive as Asia Recovers

2010-02-22T20:28:00.000-08:00

The BSE Sensex rose 0.1 percent on Tuesday morning after dropping 0.4 percent early, with ICICI Bank and State Bank of India leading the gains, after Asian markets pulled back from early drop.

BSE Sensex Rises 1 Pct in Early Deals

2010-02-16T20:19:00.000-08:00

The BSE Sensex rose more than 1 percent in early trade on Wednesday, with Reliance Industries and Housing Development Finance Corp leading the rise, taking cues from strong Asia Market News.

Rupee at Over 3 - Stocks Fall Hurts

2010-01-26T20:59:00.000-08:00

The rupee dropped to its lowest level in more than three weeks on Wednesday on the back of an early drop in the local share market india which played catch-up with the rest of Asia as trading resumed after a day's break.

* At 9:07 a.m. the partially convertible rupee was at 46.31/32 per dollar, after touching 46.34 early, its weakest since Jan. 4 and below its previous close of 46.1250/1350 on Monday.

* The index of the dollar against six major currencies was little changed. Most Asian currencies were however stronger compared to the dollar, which may help limit the rupee's fall.

* The Reserve Bank of India releases its quarterly monetary policy review on Friday, with markets expecting an increase in banks' reserve requirements.

* The BSE Sensex was down 1.1 percent in early deals on Wednesday, led by losses in financial stocks as the market caught up with the fall in world stocks on Tuesday when local markets were shut for a national holiday.

* Traders were awaiting comments post the Fed's Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which concludes on Thursday and is expected to yield little in terms of a policy shift.

Asian Shares Ease, Dollar Dip Boosts Commods

2010-01-18T20:35:00.000-08:00

Asian stock market slipped on Tuesday on caution ahead of the earnings season in the United States, while the U.S. dollar weakened against the yen, dragging Japanese exporters down.

The dollar's dip helped give a boost to oil and commodity prices and helped to underpin shares of resource companies.

Investors were cautious as U.S. financial markets reopen after a holiday and face a slew of key earnings reports due this week from heavyweight stocks, including Bank of America, Citigroup, IBM General Electric and Google.

"Investors need to be careful ahead of earnings reports. It's been the case so far that companies that report results tend to face profit-taking as stocks had gained sharply by already factoring in solid figures," said Yutaka Miura, a senior technical analyst at Mizuho Securities.

The MSCI index of Asia Pacific stocks outside Japan eased 0.4 percent, with technology shares the biggest drag by sector.

Stronger-than-expected results last week from tech bellwether Intel Corp failed to excite investors, while steep loan losses reported by JPMorgan Chase & Co. rattled investors on worries that U.S. consumers are still struggling under the weight of heavy debts.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average dipped 0.12 percent after dropping 1.2 percent on Monday, pulling back from a 15-month high hit last week. Honda Motor Co was 1.2 percent lower and Toyota Motor Corp slipped 1.1 percent.

Asian Shares Bounce

2010-01-13T21:31:00.000-08:00

Stock Market in Asia rebounded on Thursday as worries that China's policy tightening would slow its demand receded, while strong Australian jobs data raised the chances of a February interest rate hike and boosted the Aussie dollar.

Helped by an upbeat day on Wall Street, Asia stocks recouped 1 percent, having tumbled on Wednesday after Beijing's surprise increase of bank reserve requirements -- China's strongest step yet to rein in asset inflation.

In Australia, shares rose nearly 1 percent as miners gained, while jobs data for December beat forecasts and the market priced in a 75 percent chance of a rate rise at the next policy meeting, sending the Aussie dollar up and the low-yielding yen down.

Shanghai's key stock index, which fell 3.1 percent on the monetary tightening, struggled to hold gains but Tokyo's Nikkei index neared a 15-month high and the MSCI index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1 percent, heading back towards a recent 17-month high.

Tech and materials stocks led the rebound, gaining ground after being hit a day earlier by concern that China's purchases of imports could suffer if policy tightening cooled its rapid economic growth.

"The market is recovering as investors are relieved to see U.S. shares recover fairly quickly after news of China's monetary tightening moves," said Lee Kyoung-su, a market analyst at Taurus Investment & Securities. Read More at Asia Market News

Financial Issues to Watch Out for in 2010

2009-12-30T20:37:00.000-08:00

2010 is going to be a tough year. If 2009 was the year of the unexpected, 2010 may turn out to be a year of the unwanted – all ghosts that we feared may actually return to haunt us.

But it will also not be a year without optimism. Stock Market and men have triumphed over much worse and while the New Year may end up being a year full of challenges, it will also stimulate a combative spirit and end leaving behind a feeling of accomplishment and exhilaration.

So what all should we look out for in 2010? My list of 10:

1. Domestic Consumption:

This factor has been the most important in seeing us through 2008 and 2009. No doubt- backed by the criticised award of the 6th Pay Commission which released Rs. 50,000 crores in two tranches and a stimulus package which left a targeted fiscal deficit of 6.8% in FY11.

The Pay Commission arrears have already been disbursed and have had their impact on demand. In the absence of demand from the private sector, a 22% rise in government expenditure provided a necessary substitute. With employment and wages improving in the private sector, we can expect that the momentum should be maintained. More....

US Stocks - Futures Rise as Data on Consumer Eyed

2009-12-14T01:44:00.000-08:00

U.S. stock market futures rose on Friday as investors awaited data that could provide a look at the health of the consumer, including reports on retail sales and consumer sentiment.

* The main focus will be the Commerce Department release of November retail sales at 8:30 a.m. EST (1330 GMT). Economists in a Reuters survey expect an 0.7 percent rise, compared with a 1.4 percent increase in October. Excluding automobiles, sales are seen up 0.4 percent, compared with an 0.2 percent increase in the month before.

* The Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers December consumer sentiment index will be out at 9:55 a.m. EST (1455 GMT). Wall Street looks for a preliminary December reading of 68.5, compared with 67.4 in the final November report.

* Investors are eager to see signs of life from the consumer as spending has stayed anemic with shoppers worrying about the high unemployment rate. Analysts say it will be hard for the economy to mount a sustainable recovery without consumer participation. Read More...

In Bhutan, A Stock Trade a Day Keeps Stress Away

2009-12-09T01:28:00.000-08:00

Traders seeking a break from volatile global markets may want to head to Bhutan's bourse, where stocks are traded on just four computers -- when they have not crashed -- only twice a week.

"I've got one order to sell 2,820 shares," said 23-year-old Deki Peldon, the only broker for today's short trading hours in Thimphu, the capital of the tiny Himalayan kingdom.

"It's taken 2 to 3 weeks to find a buyer."

Welcome to the Royal Bhutan stock market, where just four brokers work and which will trade about $3 million shares this year, about what many financiers may deal with in the blink of an eye. The average daily trade in New York is more than 1 billion.

In a Buddhist country where national wealth is measured by Gross National Happiness -- an idea that spiritual and environmental health are just as important as material well-being -- the exchange is crawling slowly along as the country and its $1.3 billion economy tentatively embraces globalisation.

The outside world is coming to Bhutan, slowly. Television arrived here in 1999 and there are now around 10,000 Internet connections in a country of under 700,000 people.

Bhutan still has no traffic lights since the first one was withdrawn after protests from residents that it was unsightly.

HELPING THE GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS

In the stock exchange's bare trading floor, computers sit on sparse wooden desks. There are no TVs on the walls, no shouts into telephones, no empty coffee cups or discarded paper.

Peldon, dressed in traditional Bhutanese dress, typed in her one trade for the day before an 11 am deadline, when buy and sell orders are matched up by computer software that has not been updated since 1993.

Total market capitalisation in 2008 was around $171 million, with 19 listed companies that include cement firms, banks and a newspaper. That compares with the capitalisation of nearly $67 billion for Mcdonalds.

There is no Sensex Index, but compilers of company listings say prices will often not change for three months. Read More...

Rupee at Near 1-wk High on Broad Dollar Drop

2009-12-01T20:20:00.000-08:00

The rupee strengthened to its highest in nearly a week on Wednesday boosted by hopes for inflows into the local share market with a broad dollar drop versus majors also underpinning market sentiment.

* The dollar was broadly on the defensive on Wednesday while the euro and higher-yielding currencies extended impressive gains as investor risk appetite showed little sign of waning ahead of the year end.

* Almost all Asian units were higher against the dollar. For a snapshot see

* At 9:06 a.m. the partially convertible rupee was at 46.16/17 per dollar, after having opened at 46.14, its highest since Nov. 26. Rupee had closed at 46.31/32 on Tuesday.

* The unit has rebounded more than 12.7 percent from a record low of 52.2 in early March on foreign portfolio flows of $15.4 billion into Indian equities this year.

* At 0336 GMT, the MSCI index of Asian stocks ex-Japan was up 1.2 percent while the Nifty India stock futures traded in Singapore were 0.3 percent higher, both pointing to higher opening in the local stock market india.

Euro Ministers See Minimal Fallout from Dubai

2009-12-01T20:12:00.000-08:00

European finance ministers said on Tuesday that Dubai's debt troubles would have little impact on their region, which is emerging from recession.

"What we understand today is there is no systemic risk," French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde said. "It's not a drama for the world of finance and the impact seems to be essentially regional."

She briefed reporters after a regular meeting with fellow ministers from the euro zone and said European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet had reassured ministers that "there is little consequence for European banks".

Similar reassurances came from Luxembourg's Jean-Claude Juncker, chairman of the meeting.

"The fallout ... will be very minor indeed and there is no cause for concern there," he told a news conference.

"The events in Dubai are not going to stop the euro zone returning to growth."

Global share market took a pounding when news broke last week that state-controlled Dubai World, which led the emirate's transformation into a regional hub for finance, investment and tourism, was unable to pay its debt.

But on Tuesday, Asian, European and U.S. stocks regained ground following the lead from Wall Street overnight as fears of contagion eased, despite further falls in stock prices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar.

BSE Sensex Seen Flat to Lower

2009-11-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

The BSE Sensex may open flat to lower on Thursday after Asian markets were hit by worries about the pace of economic recovery, although the recent strength of inflows from foreign funds is expected to offer support.

Banks and financial stocks will be in focus as the government has set reform of the insurance sector as a priority for the parliament session that begins on Thursday.

"We may open unchanged or slightly lower with global markets in the red. But the market sentiment stays positive with all the liquidity flowing in," said Kunal Sukhani, manager of institutional equities at Asian Markets Securities.

Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy will be in focus after its German unit REpower Systems signed a contract to supply wind turbines with a total capacity of 18.45 megawatts to U.S. firm Heritage Sustainable Energy LLC.

Bank funds lead mutual fund gainers in Sept

2009-10-30T18:21:00.000-07:00

Funds investing in bank stocks recorded the sharpest jump in net values in September as shares of financial firms rose on prospects of better corporate results and hopes the credit growth would start ticking up.

Banking sector mutual funds gained an average 15.8 percent during the month, outperforming the 9.3 percent rise in India's benchmark 30-share index, data from global fund tracker Lipper, a Thomson Reuters company, showed.

"If you are betting that the Indian economy will do well despite the global meltdown... this is the sector which will obviously outperform," J. Venkatesan, a fund manager at Sundaram BNP Paribas Asset Management, said.

"Valuation comfort is much more better here than any other sector," Venkatesan added.

He said most state-run banks were available at a reasonable 1.5 times their price to book value, while returns on equity were about 18 percent and improving.

Indian firms will start releasing their quarterly results from the second week of October, and advance tax payments indicate robust profits.

That should ease pressure on likely bad loans for banking firms and also boost prospects for credit off-take as corporates return to health and revive expansion plans.

Top lender State Bank of India climbed little over a quarter in September to 2,195.70, its highest close since February last year, as investors expected strong corporate earnings to boost the bank's profits and ease bad debt worries.

Rupee Slightly Higher; Stocks Open Awaited

2009-10-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

The rupee gained marginally on Monday, boosted by a rise in other regional units, but lack of clarity on foreign fund flows ahead of the Share Market India open prevented a further rise.

* At 9:06 a.m. the partially convertible rupee was at 46.48/49 per dollar, marginally higher compared with its Friday's close of 46.50/51. On Thursday, the rupee had dropped to as low as 46.82, its lowest since Oct. 7.

* The Morgan Stanley index of Asian stocks ex-Japan and the Nifty India stock futures traded in Singapore were both up 0.2 percent higher, pointing to a flat to higher start in the local stock market.

* The dollar index, a gauge of the U.S. unit's performance versus six majors, was 0.2 percent lower. All Asian units were stronger compared to the dollar.

* The euro rose to its highest in 14 months against the dollar on Monday after a report saying China should raise holdings of the euro and the yen in its foreign reserves prompted investors to sell the dollar for the single currency.

Ford Canada plant idled due to India labor unrest

2009-10-23T22:12:00.000-07:00

Ford Motor Co said on Friday it will idle one of its Canadian plants next week due to a shortage of transmission parts that stems from a labor dispute in India.

Ford said it will close its Oakville, Ontario, plant, where it manufactures the Ford Edge, Ford Flex and Lincoln MKX, from Oct. 26 to 30.

"The recent labor unrest at Rico Auto Industries and the Haryana state in India has resulted in a shortage of parts from Rico," said Ford Canada spokeswoman Lauren More.

"We are monitoring the situation and continue to work with Rico to reduce the impact on our operations."

Media reports said an ongoing strike at the Rico plant, just outside New Delhi, turned violent after an employee died on Sunday during a protest.

About 3,000 in workers in Oakville will be affected by the shutdown, said Canadian Auto Workers union local president Gary Beck.

Formal contract talks between the union and Ford on lowering manufacturing costs are scheduled to resume next week, Beck said. The two sides last met formally in September, but have had informal discussions since then.

Ford is looking for similar contract concessions that the CAW agreed to with struggling General Motors and Chrysler earlier this year.

European Shares Fall After U.S. Housing Data

2009-10-20T21:07:00.000-07:00

European shares fell in afternoon trading on Tuesday after data showed new construction of U.S. homes rose by less than expected in September.

At 1236 GMT, the FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares was down 0.2 percent after hitting a one-year high of 1,031 earlier in the session.

The U.S. Commerce Department said housing starts rose 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, below market expectations for 610,000. August's housing starts were revised down to 587,000 units from the previously reported 598,000 units.

Asia Shares Slip on Earnings Blues, Dollar Up

2009-10-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

Asian shares pulled further away from 14-month peaks on Monday after disappointing earnings from U.S. corporate bellwethers such as General Electric Co spurred some investors to take profits.

The dollar edged up, thanks mainly to a retreat in the euro as European policymakers voiced some concerns that the single currency's surge is approaching levels that would damage the euro zone's recovery. Eurogroup Chairman Jean-Claude Juncker said he was concerned about a continuous euro rise.

The U.S. currency's gains helped nudge gold and oil prices lower, though activity was limited as investors focused on what the next batch of quarterly earnings will say about how companies are managing the recovery from the deepest global recession in decades.

Some 135 of the companies in the S&P 500 will report quarterly results this week, with the battered financial sector expected to post the highest growth rate, according to Thomson Reuters data. Read More...

Financial Portfolio - A Mirror of Your Financial Accomplishments

2009-09-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

While the financial world struggles through the red of the recession, investors are looking forward to invest into making profits again. Getting geared up leaving aside all the hustles and bustles is what is called true dedication and the investors and stock brokers are ready to be professionals again. So the first step towards being a true professional is devising newer strategies to fight the challenges of the industry.

A financial strategy is one of the most reliable ways to get insured against financial problems in the future. A successful investor is the one who secures a plan first and then works on it with planned steps. All you need to do is organize your income appropriately, and once you do that you will be able to save and invest at your own discretion. Now, while devising the financial strategy, you would need to gather your current financial situation fact-o-file. This is where financial portfolio plays its role. And equally important is financial portfolio management according to which you can plan your short, medium or long term income requirements, expenses estimates and other needs.

The best way to do this is to attain the support and advice of financial planners or experts who can guide your way through various investment options available as per your budget. A community portfolio too can enhance your won profile page as it can be accessed by freelancers and other independent professionals. Constant reviewing and portfolio management will make you achieve your goals.

Latest Stock Quotes

2009-09-24T05:38:00.000-07:00

Studying the Indian Stock Market can be complicated and confusing too and more so for the new beginners in the investment trade. It not only reflects the accurate ups and downs of the financial market but also the stock prices of the listed companies. The Indian stock market is all about the fluctuations of the products of 30 listed companies or the BSE stock prices. The shares of these companies are out in the market for sale and for investors to stake in. the BSE stock prices are the stocks of the 30 different companies which are leaders in different sectors like telecom, banking, pharmaceuticals, beverages, construction, cosmetics, textiles, etc.

Experienced investors know the basic turns of the events of the stock market however, the newcomers can find it tough to cope with. That is where latest stock quotes come into play. Live stock quotes act as a guide to investment in the ever-fluctuating Indian stock market. Stock quotes India are also available in the form of free stock quotes which can help a professional stock broker too to decide the tide of the market. So guide yourself in ways of latest stock quotes and make wisest investment decisions and reap profits.

Sept qtr corp advance tax seen up 15 pct

2009-09-22T03:21:00.000-07:00

Latest business news india : India's corporate advance tax in the September quarter is expected to rise 14.7 percent to 440.10 billion rupees ($9.14 billion), a finance ministry official said on Monday, adding it is expected to see better growth in the December quarter.

Corporate advance tax had fallen 3.7 percent in the June quarter, the official, who declined to be named, told reporters.

Source url: http://in.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idINIndia-42616720090922

Indian shares at highest close in over 15 months

2009-09-15T05:12:00.000-07:00

India's main sensex index rose 1.5 percent to its highest close in more than 15 months on Tuesday in anticipation of stronger quarterly earnings and hopes for a pickup in consumer spending.

Financial issues led by State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, firmed as advance taxes paid by them for the September quarter were sharply higher than a year ago,indicating robust profit rise.

Banks were also helped by hopes the central bank will relax accounting rules for their government bond holdings, a move that will lower provisioning for notional mark-to-market losses, traders said.

"Some good advance tax numbers contributed to the rally today. Whatever we have seen so far is good, and expect other figures to be robust as well," said Neeraj Dewan, director of Quantum Securities.

The 30-share BSE index .BSESN rose 1.48 percent, or 240.26 points, to 16,454.45,its highest close since late May 2008. All but three of its constituents gained.

India Hot Stocks:Jet Airways down on simulated strike

2009-09-09T04:15:00.000-07:00

The following stocks were on the move at the BSE on Tuesday.

At 10:38 a.m., the benchmark 30-share BSE index .BSESN was up 0.32 percent at 16,067.41 points.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange Index .NSEI was up 0.27 percent at 4,795.95 points.

Jet Airways Ltd fell as much as 13 percent to 221.8 rupees after the airline said its pilots resorted to a simulated strike, hurting operations.

Shares pared losses and were trading at 249.5 rupees, down 2.25 percent.

0.2 pct rise in Indian Shares

2009-09-03T23:19:00.000-07:00

Indian shares in Indian stock market nudged up 0.2 percent on Friday after falling 3.3 percent over the past four days, but worries about a weak monsoon and doubts over the sustainability of a global recovery kept investors cautious.

"Even though there is a rise today, there is not much conviction," Ambareesh Baliga, vice president at Karvy Stock Broking, said. "There are no triggers to lead the market significantly higher."

India grows 6.1 pct y/y in June qtr; monsoon a risk

2009-08-31T01:59:00.000-07:00

According to Money Market News India's economy grew 6.1 percent in the June quarter from a year earlier, roughly in line with forecasts, as government stimulus measures helped spur demand, but a poor monsoon threatens to crimp growth later in the year even as it drives prices higher.

Weakness in private consumption combined with looming inflation complicates the Reserve Bank of India's exit from its expansionary monetary policy, with some economists expecting tightening measures to begin only in 2010.

"The RBI's dilemma, between hiking policy rates and hurting growth or staying pat but risking higher inflation expectations, only gets worse," said Nomura economist Sonal Varma.

Reforms key to push econ to high growth

2009-08-24T23:34:00.000-07:00

According to Business News Economic reforms are needed to steer the Indian economy to a 9 percent growth path, while the immediate challenge is to tackle poor monsoon rains, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.

The economy will grow at around 6 percent in the current financial year that began in April 2009, he told a gathering at an event organised by channel ET Now.

"Mitigating the impact of the deficient monsoon and the rural economy is a high priority," he said.

Growth has fallen sharply to 6.7 percent in 2007/08 from rates of around 9 percent seen in recent years as the global financial crisis hit exports and dented consumer confidence.

New challenges put reforms

2009-08-19T21:46:00.000-07:00

According to India Top News Rising food prices and a possible drought. Swine flu and a damaging corporate war. Even a diplomatic setback with rivals Pakistan.

Three months into office, India's ruling coalition is besieged by a slew of crises, undercutting the momentum from a resounding election victory and making it harder to carry through bold promises of policy change and economic reforms.

"The government is on the back foot. Its priorities have to shift to giving relief from the drought and high food prices," said V.K. Sharma, head of research at Anagram Stock Broking.

"In this situation policymaking can take a backseat and any spending to cushion the farm sector from the drought will widen the (fiscal) deficit. All the talk about a clear election mandate allowing the government a freer hand is now gone.

Rupee rises tracking gains

2009-08-17T23:11:00.000-07:00

The rupee rose in money market on Tuesday, a day after posting its biggest one-day drop in five-and-a-half months, as stocks pulled back from a slide.
At 10:57 a.m. (0527 GMT), the partially convertible rupee was at 48.80/81 per dollar, 0.3 percent higher than the previous close of 48.955/965.

Dealers said gains made by euro and pound sterling against the dollar underpinned sentiment.

"The rupee has risen because the euro and pound are up from where we left them yesterday," a dealer with a private sector bank said.

Satyam gains in choppy market

2009-08-10T05:19:00.000-07:00

Shares of Mahindra Satyam rose in an otherwise lacklustre market today, ending 5.41 percent higher at 112.95 rupees.

During market hours on Wednesday, Larsen & Toubro Ltd sought permission from market regulators to sell its stake in outsourcer Mahindra Satyam Ltd, according to a company spokesman.

L&T which lost out in the race for a controlling race in Satyam is considering the exit route, but under current conditions of sale, bidders for the company are barred from selling their stake. SATYAM/

L&T’s stake in Satyam dropped from 12 percent to 6.9 percent (valued at nearly 9 billion rupees or $190 million) post sale of the outsourcer to Mahindra, according to Thomson Reuters data. Institutional investors hold 10.39 percent, insiders or stakeholders 50.18 percent and mutual funds about 8.45 percent.

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Indian rupee falls as stocks drop early; strike hurts

2009-08-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

The Indian rupee dropped on Friday, falling for a second straight session, as early losses in the local sharemarket weighed and trading remained thin amid a two-day strike called by Indian bank employees.

At 10:30 a.m. (0500 GMT), the partially convertible rupee INR=IN was at 47.77/78 per dollar, 0.2 percent weaker than its Thursday's close of 47.68/69. On Tuesday, the rupee had climbed to 47.43 -- its highest since June 12.

"The rupee has weakened on global cues. Asian units are down, Asian equities are also in the red so local shares are under a bit of stress on that," said Madhusudan Somani, head of foreign exchange trading at Yes Bank.

Govt stake sales to please market; no deficit cure

2009-07-29T23:14:00.000-07:00

Power firm NHPC Ltd will kick off a $1.25 billion IPO next week in the first share sale by a state company since the Congress party's unexpectedly strong re-election in May spurred investor hopes for pro-market reforms.

Despite opposition from labour groups and leftist parties, the government is forecast by some watchers to offload roughly $5 billion a year in state shares, which could hearten a bond market worried about fiscal responsibility but do little to address a yawning deficit and $90 billion borrowing plan.

Uncertainty over how stake sale proceeds can be used also clouds the outlook for any benefit to government finances.

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Indian rupee up for 3rd day

2009-07-27T03:16:00.000-07:00

The Indian rupee inched higher on Monday, extending its gains into a third session as a stronger start in Asian shares prompted some dollar selling as traders positioned for foreign buying of local stocks.

At 10:30 a.m. (0500 GMT), the partially convertible rupee INR=IN was at 48.16/17 per dollar, 0.1 percent stronger than Friday's close of 48.22/23. The rupee gained 1.1 percent last week.

"Rupee opened stronger tracking regional cues, but stocks would be the key. We are likely to hold in a 48.10-48.25 range initially, which if broken could take the rupee to 48 and then 47.80," a senior dealer with a private bank said.

"Oil refiners are likely to come in at lower levels to meet month-end demand which will cap the gains," he added.

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