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LIC bucks demonetisation blues, new biz growth doubles in Nov

Data from the Life Insurance Council, the industry body for the life insurance companies, showed LIC‘s new premiums saw a 140 percent jump on a year-on-year basis with the insurer collecting Rs 12,528.07 crore as new premium.

Foreign investors have pulled out of India at record pace

In November, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) net sold equities worth Rs 18,909 crore, the highest ever monthly outflow, triggering a streak that saw net sales for 18 consecutive days from November 9 through to December 5.

5 stocks where insiders cut stakes after Modi's demonetisation

Here are 5 stocks where insiders sold post-November 8, when PM Narendra Modi made his surprise demonetisation announcement.

Analysts see limited impact on banks' earnings after RBI move

After banning legal tender status of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes since November 8, there has been a huge surge in banks' deposits. To reduce that surplus liquidity available with the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India, on last Saturday, announced temporary measures by applying an incremental cash reserve ratio.

Analysts revise Sensex, Nifty target as demonetisation hits biz

Ambit has scrapped its March 2017 Sensex target of 29500 and has set March 2018 Sensex target of 29000 stating that demonetisation will paralyse economic activity in the short term.

Infographic: How well are banks tackling the cash crunch?

Since the overnight currency ban on November 8, queues at banks and outside ATMs have become the norm. While the government has been forthcoming in its assurances that replacements to the old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 are being printed on the double, reality suggests a different story.

Sell Axis Bank on any rally, says Ashwani Gujral

Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com recommends selling Axis Bank on any rally.

Two proposals to deal with GST dual control issue: Sources

The GST Council meet which happened last week was inconclusive on the rate structure, though issues over cess were thrashed out. Now, CNBC-TV18 learns from sources that there are two proposals that are on the anvil.

Nifty Metal index up 40% in 2016 so far, 5 stocks rise over 50%

In the year to date so far Nifty Metal index has outperformed all other sectoral indices. The sector surged over 40 percent while Nifty 50 gained only 9 percent in the same period.

Think high-beta stocks give high returns? Think again

The general perception amongst investors is they should seek exposure to high-beta stocks in a bull market and low-beta stocks when markets are expected to correct. We decided to test that assumption.

How Internet of Things makes your life easier & more productive

With features and tools that enable remote access, machine-to-machine learning, monitoring utilities and improved security, Internet of Things platform can make your life simpler, easier and more productive.

Internet of Things can fulfill your wish faster than a genie!

Internet of Things can be your genie. You can chat with your gadgets. IoT can add magic to your world. It can convert your life into a fairy tale. How? A click is all you need!

Here are 5 most expensive stocks on BSE

MRF the largest manufacturer of tyres in India has touched a 52-week high of Rs 51,486.90 in today's trade, which is the most highest stock price on Bombay Stock Exchange.

Do promoters put much stock in their own companies?

Moneycontrol undertook a study to find out the number of companies in which the promoters held maximum stake. As a filter, we shortlisted companies from a total of 279 companies whose market capitalisation was over Rs 10,000 crore.

Sell State Bank of India, Voltas; buy Hindalco: Sandeep Wagle

Sandeep Wagle of powermywealth.com is of the view that one can sell State Bank of India and Voltas and buy Hindalco Industries.

Stocks that helped Sensex rise over 29000 post Budget

The Sensex rallied more than 26 percent from its Budget day's closing value of around 23,000 to more than 29,000 now and gained 11 percent in 2016.

Bankers' Remuneration: Find out who gets what

An analysis of remuneration of chiefs in PSU and private banks reveal the vast gulf that separates them.

Infographic: Know Urjit Patel, who will sign our currency notes from Sep

Said to be a man of few words, the 52-year old Patel is known for his tough stance on inflation and has worked with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the finance ministry in the past, besides stints in the private sector as well.

Gone for good: GST will push these taxes into oblivion

The following table outlines the indirect taxes that will be subsumed when GST comes into effect.

Top of the pyramid: How the uber rich and mighty spend

Despite global whirlwinds in FY16, India stood tall as one of the strongest economies in the world, because of robust gross domestic product (GDP) growth and reduction in both inflation and current- account deficit.

Infographic: GST's impact on various sectors decoded

The ambitious goods and services tax (GST) may be a reality soon. But the tax (likely to come in 17-18 percent) may not have a uniform impact on all sectors, given their varying taxation structures. A Citi report delved into the sectoral impact of GST.

Nifty at 52-week high: The action is in these stocks, sectors

A lot of diverse stock-specific action has led to a number of stocks being at different levels than they were last when the Nifty was at similar levels.

FIIs were net buyers for 10 consecutive days in July

It looks like foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are extremely bullish on Indian equities. In the last 10 trading days to July 21 FIIs have been net buyers.

HUL stock, a steady performer, has given 49% returns in 9 qtrs

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever's stock has given handsome returns to investors over the last nine quarters. The disappointing first quarter results were only a blip in an otherwise strong track record.