Why Lok Sabha election is a non-event for stock market investors

As the electorate prepares to vote in the upcoming general election to determine India’s leadership for the next five years, market watchers often look for cues on how the results might sway sentiments. History shows us that election outcomes can significantly influence market movements. For instance, in 2004, the market dipped when the BJP lost … Read more

Maruti Suzuki’s in-plant railway siding, India’s first such project, inaugurated by PM Modi in Gujarat

India’s first automobile in-plant railway siding project (of Maruti Suzuki) was inaugurated by PM Modi in Gujarat on March 12. The project is at Hansalpur in Gujarat’s Mehsana district. Modi inaugurated it virtually from a function in Ahmedabad. Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of Rs 85,000 crore railway projects, including the launch … Read more

indian stock market: Macro, mania and Modi may support overvalued Indian stock market: Kotak Equities

While arguing that most sectors and stocks are quite overvalued, domestic broking firm Kotak Institutional Equities today said the disconnect between price and value may sustain given India’s decent macro position, retail investor-led mania on Dalal Street and expectations of PM Modi retaining power after Lok Sabha elections. However, as investors are happy to overpay … Read more

India’s new aspiring middle class to fuel economy, mobility sector growth: PM Modi at Bharat Mobility Show

India has a new aspiring middle class of 250 million people who will fuel growth, also in the mobility sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address at the inaugural edition of the Bharat Mobility Show, adding that automobile and auto component makers have a big role to play in realising their needs and … Read more

The ten big policy plays: Key economic initiatives India has seen under Modi from 2014 to 2024

The goods and services tax, the bankruptcy code, PM-Kisan — key economic initiatives India has seen over the past 10 years. The last decade has also been marked by big social interventions, beginning with the financial inclusion drive launched soon after the NDA came to power in 2014. The results of these measures will serve … Read more

PM Modi to address Bharat Mobility expo on February 2; 800 exhibitors to participate

Around 28 vehicle original equipment manufacturers including Ashok Leyland, Ather Energy, Honda, Hyundai, and BMW would participate in the Bharat Mobility global exhibition that would begin Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the exhibition on February 2, a senior official said Tuesday.“There will be over 800 exhibitors from 50 countries highlighting cutting-edge technologies and … Read more

Johnny Depp gives first look at new movie with Al Pacino ‘Incredibly fulfilling’ | Films | Entertainment

It’s been over 25 years since Johnny Depp made his directorial debut The Brave, co-starring Marlon Brando. And now the 60-year-old returns to directing with his biopic of Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani. Al Pacino is producing the film titled Modi and has a supporting role as real-life French art collector Maurice Gangnat. According to the … Read more

Transparent system, people’s participation led to poverty decline: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that a transparent system put in by his government, its honest efforts and emphasis on people’s participation have led to nearly 25 crore people being lifted out of poverty in the last nine years. Nobody could have thought that poverty in India can decline but the poor has … Read more