Economy Watch
The credit policy’s tone suggests that the central bank is more concerned about inflation, while being mindful that the measures it takes should not adversely impact growth
Magazine | Feb 19, 2010
Momentum
While a potential unwinding of dollar carry trade poses a great risk, experts say this year could still see the rupee end on a strong note
Magazine | Feb 05, 2010
Momentum
Banking analysts expect that the economic revival could result in credit growth of 15 per cent this fiscal
Magazine | Feb 05, 2010
Banks
It was advantage public sector banks during the crisis years as depositors placed their faith on government institutions. And this year, with possible capital infusion from the government, they seem well placed to outrun the private players once again
Magazine | Jan 22, 2010
Momentum
The likelihood of a hike in bank lending rates, leads corporates and NBFCs to cheaper short-term paper
Magazine | Dec 25, 2009
Momentum
As cash holdings rise, the Street believes mutual funds have turned cautious. But fund managers attribute this to NFO collections that are yet to be deployed
Magazine | Dec 11, 2009
Profit Call
Yes Bank is an attractive bet among private sector banks, given its increasing focus on large-sized corporates and a robust asset portfolio
Magazine | Dec 11, 2009
Momentum
The concerns about asset quality notwithstanding, analysts keep their faith in bank stocks, sensing a revival in credit offtake
Magazine | Nov 27, 2009
Momentum
Sebi’s new norms for SME listing and auction mechanism for primary issues are welcome, but then there is little in it for small investors
Magazine | Nov 27, 2009
Economy Watch
He’s been saying he would, and he’s finally done it. RBI Governor D Subbarao has taken the first step to withdraw the monetary stimulus injected last year. For sure, there’ll be more to follow
Magazine | Nov 13, 2009
Tardy credit off-take weighs heavy on bank stocks despite sound Q2 numbers
Magazine | Nov 13, 2009
BNP Paribas has raised a red flag over Unitech’s execution intent, but overall the Street maintains its faith in the stock
Magazine | Nov 13, 2009
Equity exposure of mutual funds breaches 90 per cent mark in August, the first time in a year, as fund houses plunge into the rally
Magazine | Oct 30, 2009
Coevr Story
New issues have seen a resurgence on the back of good participation from institutional investors as they bet on making a quick buck on the bourses to make up for the lost opportunity in the surprise rally since March. But their failure to deliver returns on listing threatens to halt the IPO gravy train, notwithstanding the lemons in the pipeline and possible weakness in the secondary market
Magazine | Oct 30, 2009
A buoyant market is likely to trigger more treasury stock sales by corporates seeking immediate funds
Magazine | Oct 16, 2009
Banks are refraining from selling their bad assets in the hope that they can recover more than what asset reconstruction companies are willing to pay. Are they being foolhardy?
Magazine | Oct 16, 2009
The marvel in the markets since March came about because of the sudden gush of global money flows and an inevitable rebound from the worst. It’s time fundamentals took over fantasy
Magazine | Sep 18, 2009
Ramesh Sobti is steering a turnaround at IndusInd Bank and trying to catapult it into the top league in terms of profitability
Magazine | Sep 18, 2009
New rules announced by the IRDA recently are likely to change the insurance industry significantly, according to an Edelweiss Securities report
Magazine | Sep 04, 2009
Momentum
Though banks expect margins to improve as high-cost deposits get re-priced, analysts caution that this could take up to six months
Magazine | Aug 21, 2009