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On December 27, the Civil Aviation Ministry told the Lok Sabha that the government has prepared a revival plan for Air India. Photo: Mint

Air India revival plan: Govt plans hiring top honchos through global search

2 min read . 30 Dec 2018

There are at least some reasons to be hopeful for emerging Asian assets: oil prices have dropped about 40 percent from their October peak. Photo: AFP

Emerging markets seen bringing more pain to investors in 2019

2 min read . 30 Dec 2018

Earlier this week, the government announced changes to the foreign direct investment policy for the ecommerce sector

Restrictions on foreign e-commerce companies to hit FDI in India: US industry body

2 min read . 30 Dec 2018

The dot-com bubble that had been developing since the late 1990s popped in March 2000, when the S&P 500 lost 35 percent over the course of two months. Photo: AFP

Humans, machines and markets: Why US stocks going crazy is nothing new

3 min read . 29 Dec 2018

More than $5 trillion has been erased from US stock values in the last three months as the S&P 500 slid within points of a bear market

Bad liquidity or bad markets? Traders weigh in on stock tumult

3 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Central banks sometimes use reserves to help support their respective currencies. Photo: iStock

US dollar share of global currency reserves hits near five-year low: IMF

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The S&P 500 ended the session lower, but held onto its first weekly gain in a month. Photo: Bloomberg

US stocks fall as volatility rules in wild week

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

So far this year, the NSE Nifty has gained 3.13%, while the Sensex has risen 5.93%. Both indexes are on track for a fourth yearly gain in five. Photo: Reuters

Motilal Oswal’s 10 stock picks for 2019

4 min read . 31 Dec 2018

The depreciating rupee has affected international travellers but people continue to travel. Photo: E+

Foreign trip in 2019? How the rupee rate will impact your travel expenses

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg. Photo: AP

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg says problems will take years to fix

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

AMCs will also not be allowed to charge investment and advisory fee on the segregated portfolio. Photo: Mint

Side pocket allowed for below investment grade assets only: Sebi

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The Sensex ended at 36,076.72, up 269.44 points, while the Nifty was at 10,859.90, up 80.10 points.

Markets extend rally on positive global cues

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The NCDs will be issued in one or more tranches up to the shelf limit of Rs10,000 crore. Photo: Bloomberg

M&M Financial Services gets nod to raise Rs10,000 crore

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Shares of Piramal Enterprises closed at Rs 2,354.25 per scrip on the BSE. Photo:Mint

Piramal Enterprises to raise ₹590 crore via allotment of bonds

1 min read . 28 Dec 2018

The S&P 500 rose toward a session high in volumes 17% below the 30-day average at this time of day. Photo: Bloomberg

US markets climb as volatility rules in wild week

1 min read . 29 Dec 2018

The move comes after the board of Sebi approved a proposal in this regard earlier this month. Photo: Mint

Sebi expands OFS framework to all firms with Rs1,000 crore and above m-cap

1 min read . 28 Dec 2018

On September 24, Embassy had filed an offer document for the REIT listing. Photo:Reuters

Embassy gets Sebi’s approval to list REIT

1 min read . 28 Dec 2018

Amul’s ad emphasized the difference between ice-creams (made from milk fat) and frozen desserts (made from vegetable oil).

Amul savours some relief in its ice-cream advertising war with Hindustan Unilever

2 min read . 29 Dec 2018

Concerns over slowing economic growth in China, the biggest metals consumer, have left copper down 17% over the year as a whole.

Copper heads for first weekly rise in 5 weeks

2 min read . 28 Dec 2018

Spot gold advanced as much as 0.5 % to $1,281.49 an ounce, the highest price since June. Photo:Reuters

Gold prices headed higher in 2019, say analysts

2 min read . 28 Dec 2018