Why you should stay away from 'politically-linked' stocks

The P-75 index, a subset of BSE 500 stocks, has severely underperformed the broader market across time horizons A study by Ambit Capital concludes that companies enjoying a political nexus......

The reality of India's demographic bomb

Despite a predominantly young population, a demographic dividend is unlikely to accrue to India unless the northern belt, the youngest region in the country in terms of population age, ramps up its......

This is why Godrej is a big name in India's real estate sector

In the quarter ended September 30, the Pirojsha Godrej-led firm recorded Rs 492 crore net sales, up 49% year-on-year After a triple blow from note ban, the new tax regime and the implementation of......

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

The slowdown is especially pronounced in rural areas, which have suffered two consecutive dry years. From rural motorbike sales to rail freight, economists and even the central bank are devising......