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India to see more investments coming from Japan: BMI Research

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, who was on a two-day visit to India, laid the foundation stone for country's first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

Coal to account for 68% of total power mix by 2026: Report

"Coal will remain the dominant fuel choice for India's power sector, given the vast domestic feedstock available to power generators," BMI Research said in the report.

India's bauxite production to hit 49 MT by 2021: BMI Research

According to the report, bauxite production is projected to be at 26.1 MT this year, about 18 per cent higher than 2016.

India likely to clock GDP growth of 6.9% this fiscal: Report

According to a report by BMI Research, India's growth is expected to pick up following the negative ramifications from the demonetisation drive in November 2016, but weak public banks will likely cap the recovery.

India's weak risk profile affects investor reward: Fitch unit

India is ranked 16th on the global power risk and reward index, but the overall score is dampened by the country's weak risk profile, Fitch Group's BMI Research said today.

'Coal to dominate power sector despite growth in renewables'

India's power sector will continue to be dominated by coal over the coming decade despite significant growth in cleaner fuels or renewables, says BMI Research.

'India's iron ore output likely at 185 MT in 2021'

Bullish on India, it said the trend represents an average annual growth of 6.9 percent during 2017-2021.

India's beer industry holds long-term growth potential: Report

Beer sales in India are expected to see an annual growth of 7.5 percent over the next five years despite regulatory hurdles, as rising disposable incomes in the hands of middle class will lead to higher spending, says a report.

Note ban to hit Nepal's economy as well: Report

"With the landlocked nation struggling to rebuild following the devastating earthquake and aftershocks in 2015, the disruption in funds from India is likely to weigh on ongoing reconstruction efforts," the report by BMI Research said.

Steel output likely to hit 127.1 mn tonnes by 2020: BMI

The growth will be driven by state-run giant SAIL and Tata Steel, the firm part of the Fitch Group said.

Global steel prices to soften during Jul-Dec: BMI Research

It expects prices for the metal to trade in the range of USD 450-520 per tonne during the second half of 2016 with the average price for the entire year coming to USD 480 a tonne.

Make In India faces numerous challenges: BMI Research

Unless Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration forms a consensus between diverse regional parties, land acquisition and hiring and firing processes for potential manufacturers are likely to remain complex and time-consuming, it said.

India's iron ore output to touch 199 MT by 2020: BMI Research

Globally, the research firm said the iron ore market will stay in surplus over its forecast period to 2020. Expanding output in Brazil and Australia and lower steel demand in China will remain the drivers of global oversupply.

Indian economy to grow at 7.2% in 2016-17: BMI Research

Indian economy continues to face multiple challenges, and this is being reflected in high frequency data such as industrial production and trade, it added.

Profitability prospects of banks not bright: BMI Research

Banks continue to be plagued by bad debt and asset quality is unlikely to improve considerably anytime soon, it said. This has resulted in weak credit growth to the commercial sector, BMI Research said.

Oil prices slide further in Asia

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for September delivery was down seven cents to USD 41.80 in late-morning trade.