No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

The Politburo Standing Committee -- the most powerful body in China -- is unveiled, but in a break from Communist party convention, no successor to Xi Jinping is named. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi......

China's turmoil is both economic and political

The chaos on its stock markets, a fierce battle between the old and new guard in the Communist Party and the restive border provinces of Tibet and Xinjiang forebode tough times ahead for China,......

Sensex tumbles 1,272 points; RIL, ICICI, HDFC Bank biggest drags

Equity benchmark indices tumbled nearly 1.5 per cent on Monday due to heavy selling in frontline stocks Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank amid rising geopolitical risks in the Middle......

'Market Assumes Modi's Easy Re-Election'

'We emphasise the importance of not basing investment decisions solely on electoral outcomes.' 'Instead, focusing on investing in high-quality businesses capable of prospering regardless of the......

Election jitters drive FPI selloff to $3.5 bn

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have pulled out $3.5 billion from India’s equity markets so far this month. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The selling comes on the back of......

Is Lok Sabha Poll Impacting Markets?

'It is advisable to stay away from the markets for now and buy only on a dip.' IMAGE: Voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the fourth phase of voting for the Lok......