Nachiket Kelkar

After big city glut, mall makers seek succour in small towns

As banks put cap on lending, promoters take to share pledges

As banks limit lending, promoters resort to pledges

At a time when banks are reluctant to lend to stressed sectors amid rising defaults, share pledging by corporates has surged to a seven-year high.

Bonds are back in business as FD returns fall

FII shareholding in stocks rises to 20%

‘Once GST falls in place, there’ll be huge uptick in investments’

Once GST falls in place, there’ll be huge uptick in investments: Adi Godrej

Adi Godrej, chairman of the 119-year-old Godrej Group, is one of the most visible faces of the industry. From the locks business in 1897 to consumer goods, agriculture, and real estate, the $4.1 billion Group has come a long way. He spoke to HT about recovery in the FMCG business, and chances of a family member becoming the Group head, among other things. Excerpts:

Govt to sell stakes in L&T, ITC, Axis Bank, raise ₹60,000 crore

Gold shines over equities in last one year

Yellow metal outshines equities in last one year

Logistics, consumer goods, auto to benefit

Consumer goods, logistics, auto firms to benefit most from GST

GST will make transportation by trucks cheaper and reduce stoppage times at inter-state checkposts. Low tax rate will also make passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers cheaper

Sensex, Nifty track global cues, end 1% lower

Even if the GST is passed in the Rajya Sabha, all the states will still have to ratify it and that will take time

Medium and heavy truck sales hit a bump this fiscal

Consumer confidence in India dips in April-June: Nielsen

Consumer confidence in India declined in the second quarter this year with concerns over fuel prices and rising inflation, making the country lose the top position it occupied for the last two years as the most confident globally, says market insight firm Nielsen.

Hiranandani expands from luxury to low­-cost

Cheap Chinese imports set to salvage India’s solar power generators?

Non-compliance with US tax laws may see over 5 million MFs close down

Tata Motors looks overseas for growth push

India continues to be attractive for foreign investors

There is a growing consensus that India’s equity markets have become expensive post the rally over the past few months, but foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to pour in money. FIIs have invested Rs 6,450 crore in Indian equities so far in July. Since January, their investments have topped Rs 25,600 crore against the Rs 17,808-crore FIIs invested in the whole of 2015.

With commissions dipping, MF firms put new schemes on hold

Lower cut for agents slashes MF count in a rising market

Fund houses have not been enthusiastic in launching new schemes despite record inflows into mutual funds (MF) this year that has led to a sharp rise in assets under management and improving the fundamentals of equities as an option for investments.

Sentence to upset Messi endorsement with Tata Motors

Dish TV in talks to acquire Videocon DTH for $1 billion

Setback temporary, reforms to drive markets

‘Hangover’ to dominate Re, stocks; volatility ahead

Brexit aftermath: ‘Hangover’ to dominate rupee, stocks; volatility ahead

India’s equity markets are expected to see more volatility in the coming days as investors, shocked by Britain voting to exit the EU, will scurry to safe haven assets, such as, gold, dollar and yen.

Brexit: It’s business as usual, says Tata Motors

Tata Motors-owned British luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Friday said it will honour all its investments in the UK, and will remain committed to its European customers, even as Britain voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum.

Easy on pocket: Future Group, Bajaj Finserv to offer groceries on EMIs

Future Group and Bajaj Finserv on Tuesday launched a co-branded network card, which will allow existing and new customers to shop on EMIs to shop at the former’s stores.

Govt moves to douse fire as commodity prices shoot

Brookfield set to buy Hiranandani’s Powai office complex for Rs 6,700 cr