Coronavirus pandemic | IndiGo says some employees being ostracised due to 'line of duty and travel history'

IndiGo stated that its employees have been the front-runners in bringing Indian citizens back to the country and "enabling" them to reach their hometowns even during restricted movements.

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COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

Online retailers pointed out that their delivery staff is being stopped by local police and urged authorities to streamline the movement of delivery agents and goods.

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Airtel proposes roaming pact to all telcos to avoid service interruption

The Sunil Bharti Mittal-led firm on Sunday approached its competitors to set up intra-circle roaming and other processes in the way it is done by the sector to respond to disasters.

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$2 trillion coronavirus aid package stalls in US Senate

A 49-46 vote left the $2 trillion measure short of the 60 votes needed to advance, as the chamber remained deadlocked for a second day. Only one Democrat, Senator Doug Jones, voted with Republicans to advance the bill.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a positive opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 445 points gain.

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US Fed aims 'bazooka' to backstop coronavirus-hit economy

For the first time the Fed will back purchases of corporate bonds and make direct loans to companies, and will roll out "soon" a program to get credit to small and medium-sized business. It also said it will expand its asset purchases by as much as needed to stabilize financial markets.

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Elite hackers target WHO as coronavirus cyberattacks spike

WHO Chief Information Security Officer Flavio Aggio said the identity of the hackers was unclear and the effort was unsuccessful. But he warned that hacking attempts against the agency and its partners have soared as they battle to contain the coronavirus, which has killed more than 15,000 worldwide.

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Amazon teams up with Bill Gates-backed group to deliver coronavirus test kits

The Seattle Coronavirus Assessment Network, a group of medical, public health and research organizations, is collecting nasal swabs from a sample of people across King County and Seattle to learn how the infection is spreading in the areas.

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Toyota, NTT to invest in each other in smart city tie-up: Report

Toyota Motor Corp and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp will form a capital tie-up to work together in smart-city development, making large investments in each other, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a positive opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 445 points gain.

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Gold rises over 1% as US Fed ramps up support measures

Spot gold climbed 1.7% to $1,578.83 per ounce by 0116 GMT. The metal rose 3.7% on Monday, its highest percentage gain since June 2016.

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Cash Market | An intraday short selling trade in Yes Bank

After a sharp move Yes Bank is likely to revert to its mean both in price and volatility.

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Stocks in the news: SBI, Sterlite Tech, Dr Reddy's Labs, Usha Martin, GNFC

SBI | Indiabulls Housing Finance | Usha Martin | Amber Enterprises | GNFC and Sterlite Technologies are among the stocks that are in the news today.

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Cash Market | A bullish double bottom trade in IOC

Apart from a Butterfly pattern on the weekly chart a bullish double bottom trade in IOC

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Options Trade | An options trade in Reliance to gain from its negative bias

A broken wing Iron Condor in Reliance post its sharp fall

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 416 points gain.

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Futures Trade | A low-risk short selling opportunity in MGL

MGL future has been weak in the past several trading sessions and after a brief consolidation, a series of sell signals were triggered in the intra-day charts on Monday.

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Coronavirus impact | Most temples closed doors for devotees to prevent spread of COVID-19

Here is the list of few temples amongst the prominent religious place in the country that had closed their doors for devotees as a precautionary measure to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Several states in lockdown; Trump says won't allow long-lasting damage to economy

Live updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its impact. There have been at least 471 reported COVID-19 cases in India so far.

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Coronavirus pandemic | How does COVID-19 compare to other pandemics, outbreaks?

The novel coronavirus induced COVID-19 has proved deadlier than both past coronavirus outbreaks, namely the SARS that killed 916 people and MERS that killed 858 people.

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Coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra jump to 89

Of the new cases, 14 are in Mumbai and one in Pune, they said.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Anand Mahindra proposes lockdown for few weeks

"Going by various reports from epidemiologists, it is highly likely that India is already in stage-3 of transmission. Cases could rise exponentially with millions of casualties, putting a huge strain on medical infrastructure," Mahindra said in a series of tweets.

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General insurers’ incurred claim ratio improves

The incurred claim ratio represents the total claims paid from the net premiums collected during the year

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Sebi short-selling curbs will act as a speed breaker to the market fall

The measures announced by Sebi would lead to winding up of speculative position but not impact those who plan to hedge their cash holdings

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Ideas for Profit | Potential COVID-19 treatment can be a shot in the arm for this pharma company

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Reliance Home Finance Limited

Reliance Home Finance Limited has informed the Exchange the Disclosure in terms of SEBI Circular No. SEBI / HO / CFD / CMD1 / CIR / P / 2019 / 140 dated November 21, 2019

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, Mitesh Thakkar for short term

Mitesh Thakkar of miteshthakkar.com recommends selling Hindustan Unilever with a stop loss of Rs 2072 for target of Rs 1990 and Maruti Suzuki with a stop loss of Rs 5200 for target of Rs 4800.

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Skype, specialized phones, remote applications: How ‘quarantined’ MF managers sync up for workplace decisions

While most fund managers and analysts have shifted to working from home entirely, some dealers went to offices last week

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Cash Market | A bullish morning star pattern in Jindal Steel

On the weekly chart, Jindal Steel has formed a bullish hammer pattern and on the daily chart a morning star pattern at the support zone offering good risk reward trade.

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Futures Trade | A short sell trade in IndiaBulls Housing Finance

IndiaBulls Housing Finance has been dropping sharply but the price action is suggesting that there may be more down sides ahead of the expiry.

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Futures Trade | A bullish breakout trade in Reliance

Reliance Futures has staged a smart recovery broke out above down-sloping trendline and has also managed to close above crucial short-term resistance level.

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Options Trade | An options strategy in HDFC Bank

An Iron Condor trade in HDFC Bank which is expected to settle down in April series

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Nine stocks listed for F&O ban on March 23; what does SEBI circular mean for markets?

Effectively about 10-12% of the F&O stocks would be impacted. For most other stocks, even if MWPL are restricted, open interest is far lower to have any meaningful impact.

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Singapore Airlines grounds most of its fleet as travel bans bite

The move comes as global travel hub Singapore closed its borders to travellers and transiting passengers in an effort to stem the spread of the virus.

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Stocks in the news: Ashok Leyland, Lupin, GMR Infra, Welspun Corp, Hero MotoCorp

Ashok Leyland | Lupin | GMR Infra | Welspun Corp and Hero MotoCorp are stocks, which are in news today.

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China reports no domestic virus cases as imported infections climb

Two months after China took the dramatic steps to lock down some 56 million people in Wuhan and the surrounding province of Hubei, infections have slowed dramatically, and for five consecutive days there have been no new cases in the province.

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Coronavirus pandemic | TVS Motor halts manufacturing for 2 days

TVS Motor said it would close its manufacturing facilities and offices for two days starting from March 23.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates Indian index may open 1,000 pts lower, Asian peers dive

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India with a 1,038 points loss.

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Gold falls as cash dash overwhelms stimulus measures

The metal rose as much as 3.1% on Friday as a wave of fiscal and monetary stimulus from central banks across the globe halted a run for cash.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Mutual fund operations to be impacted, AMFI writes to SEBI

AMC & RTA (Registrar and Transfer Agents) staff being advised to work from work, it would be difficult for AMCs to comply with some of the regulatory requirements

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Asia shares dive with S&P 500, bond yields fall anew

In a taste of the pain to come, E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 dived 5% at the open to be limit down.

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Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Sunday after an emergency meeting that it is stepping up its "scenario planning" for the 2020 Games due to start on July 24, including a possible postponement.

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Automakers halt production in India due to coronavirus

The move comes after automakers shut plants last week in Europe, the United States, Canada and Mexico as the global death toll from coronavirus exceeded 13,000.

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Coronavirus pandemic: IOC asks member countries about COVID-19 impact

"how do the emergency regulations relating to COVID-19 limit the training and preparation of your athletes?" - IOC

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Coronavirus pandemic: Spanish athletics join call for Olympic delay

"The Board of Directors of the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation, on behalf of the majority of Spanish athletes, is advocating the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games" the RFEA said in a statement.

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Coronavirus impact: Aussie batsman, Khawaja urges people to take COVID-19 more seriously

"The more seriously we take it, then hopefully, the quicker we can get through it and the less amount of lives that are affected both medically and financially. We need to think about others, not just ourselves" Khawaja tweeted.

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Coronavirus Pandemic | GoAir announces 50% salary cut for top management

GoAir said, “The measures are temporary to combat COVID-19 impact.”

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IT firms still struggling to allow its employees to work from home

Considering 50 lakh employees are in the IT sector, enabling them to WFH becomes important.

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IPL 2020: KKR skipper takes for shadow practice and meditation in self-isolation courtesy of COVID-19

KKR have posted a video of their captain in which he is seen doing shadow practice and meditation.

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Coronavirus: Equity mutual funds give 25% negative returns to investors

The 44-player mutual fund industry is not immune to the economic blowback of COVID-19, and going ahead, small and mid-cap equity schemes will continue to remain under pressure in the short to medium term on account of volatility in the markets, said Krishna Karwa, Senior Research Analyst, at iFAST Financial India.

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Stay at home and save lives: President Trump

As of Saturday, there were at least 26,574 confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus in the US, an increase of more than 7,000 in a day alone.

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Corona pandemic I Mumbai health dept asks police to track movements of people who returned from abroad

Health authorities approach police to ensure people who are self quarantined are confined to home for 15 days; “non-compliance to be dealt very strictly”.

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COVID-19: China reports first local case after three days, witnesses surge in imported infections

China's National Health Commission (NHC) said that 46 new confirmed cases were reported on the mainland on Saturday, including one domestic infection transmitted by imported cases in Guangzhou.

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Indian Cooking Tips: 11 Indian Paneer Gravy Recipes You Can Try At Home

Paneer is one of the most loved dishes across India for its sheer versatility. Here are 11 paneer gravies you can try at home for your next spread.

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Coronavirus impact: Tenants occupying co-working spaces ask for flexible terms following pandemic

Co-working operators say that they have not yet received requests for refunds but start-ups that occupy seats in the open plan have requested for terms to be renegotiated.

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COVID-19 deaths surge past 13,000 as one billion confined to homes

The raging pandemic has forced lockdowns in 35 countries across the globe, disrupting lives, travel and businesses as governments scramble to shut borders and unleash hundreds of billions in emergency measures to avoid a widespread virus-fuelled economic meltdown.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Car, bike factories in Pune shut till March 31; Mercedes, Fiat, JCB join the league

More than two dozen Covid-19 positive cases have been reported from the twin cities of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad in Maharashtra

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Italy reports almost 800 new virus deaths, new daily record

The number of COVID-19 infections rose by 6,557 to 53,578, another record.

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First coronavirus case reported in Andhra Pradesh

The man flew from Paris to Delhi on March 15 and then to Hyderabad and Vijayawada on March 17, officials said.

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Coronavirus cases rise to 315 in India: Health Ministry

"Total number of confirmed cases so far in the country as on 21 March including foreign nationals is 315," the Health Ministry said late Saturday.

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Covid-19: Mumbaikars stay indoors as 'Janata curfew' commences

Modi has proposed the day-long curfew between 7 am and 9 pm as part of social distancing to check the spread of the deadly virus.

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Market Week Ahead: 10 key factors that will keep traders busy this week

Needless to say, global cues and developments around the coronavirus pandemic would dictate the market trend ahead also," Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking said.

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Maharashtra govt announces effective shut-down of Mumbai local trains

The restriction, which will effectively shut down the train services, Mumbai's lifeline, will come into effect from midnight of Sunday, March 22, the release said.

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Allocate capital in equities which is not required for the next 3 years: Neelesh Surana

These are indeed unprecedented times, and it’s important to maintain asset allocation discipline. Valuations are attractive, we would recommend investors should capitalise on increasing allocation.

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Coronavirus LIVE updates: Stay indoors, stay healthy, says PM Modi as Janata Curfew begins

LIVE coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and the situation arising out of that.

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Investing in the time of coronavirus: How to play in such markets?

Neelesh Surana of Mirae Asset Investment Managers said discipline of asset allocation should be maintained given that coronavirus is an evolving situation.

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Coronavirus pandemic | California's Yosemite National Park shuts down over coronavirus fears

Beginning at 3:00 pm local time (2200 GMT), they said, the grounds would be "closed to all park visitors until further notice." The only people allowed access to the park, located in northern California, will be employees, the statement said.

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Coronavirus pandemic | US strengthens emergency, relief measures to combat coronavirus threat

More than 230 Americans had lost their lives by Friday evening due to the coronavirus and the number of confirmed cases jumped to over 18,000, an increase of over 10,000 in less than 50 hours.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Wuhan recovery gives hope to rest of world: WHO

The city of Wuhan registered no new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours -- for the first time since reporting its first case in December in an outbreak that has gone on to infect more than 250,000 people around the world and kill more than 11,000 people.

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North Korea fires two 'ballistic missiles' into sea: Seoul

"The military is monitoring for additional launches and maintaining readiness," it added.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Meghalaya announces 24-hour shutdown on Saturday, CM says it's 'coronavirus awareness day'

Speaking to reporters after chairing a Cabinet meeting on Friday, he said all public transport, commercial establishments and markets will remain shut to create awareness about the pandemic among the people of the state.

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Coronavirus pandemic | US blames China, Russia and Iran for spreading 'disinformation' on coronavirus

Speaking at the White House on Friday, Pompeo described the disinformation campaigns as being "pretty diffused" and urged Americans to ensure that they are getting their information from a reliable source and not a "bad actor" trying to create and flow information that they know is wrong.

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IndiGo, GoAir to curtail flights on March 22 for Janata Curfew

While GoAir has suspended all flights, IndiGo will run only 60 percent of normal schedule

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Coronavirus pandemic | Amid fear of lockdown, people resort to panic buying in various parts of Delhi

Dilpreet Kaur, a housewife and a resident of Janakpuri area, said she has stocked essential food items like wheat, sugar and oil.

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COVID-19: Total 236 coronavirus cases in India, says ICMR

"A total of 15,404 samples from 14,514 individuals have been tested for SARS-CoV2 as on 20th March 2020 6 PM. A total of 236 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases," Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) said.

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Netflix creates $100 million fund to help displaced film and TV workers

Hundreds of thousands of cast and crew around the world have lost work amid the crisis. That includes electricians, carpenters, drivers and other hourly workers.

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Coronavirus pandemic | The United Kingdom is closed: Johnson shutters pubs and restaurants

As the coronavirus outbreak sweeps across the world, governments, companies and investors are grappling with the biggest public health crisis since the 1918 influenza pandemic, panicked populations and imploding financial markets.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Member of US Vice President Pence's office tests positive for coronavirus

Miller said Pence's office was notified on Friday evening about the positive test. The statement did not name the individual. "Further contact tracing is being conducted in accordance with CDC guidelines," she said, referring to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Winter is coming: Cooler South America weather could fan coronavirus spread

Little is known about how changes in seasonal weather affect the new coronavirus. But six infectious disease experts in Brazil said that past outbreaks in the country, including the 2009 H1N1 swine flu pandemic, point to colder temperatures exacerbating contagion.

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Be cautious, gold may fall upto $1,400/ounce before bouncing back sharply

We advise that one needs to be very cautious while buying, considering the unknown nature of medium to long term progress of virus infections and the way different countries are going to deal with it

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Former Vistara CSCO Sanjiv Kapoor joins GoAir

The appointment comes at a time when GoAir faces a crisis, as the rest of the industry 

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What should investors do as markets turn volatile over coronavirus fears

We believe that the markets maybe over-correcting and once the infection is under control, equity markets would potentially recover.

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18% of Nifty50 companies will gain from falling crude prices

The fall in crude prices comes at a time when the global economy is reeling under the impact of coronavirus.

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Market awaits relief package, but correction will continue if virus spreads further

Given the disaster, the world may change its way of investment strategy in the future.

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Coronavirus pandemic | How to travel the world when you’re homebound

Both Netflix and Amazon Prime are making your forced homestay more interesting.

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'A gig that terrifies you and gives you purpose': What it takes to direct MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

Artistic director of the prestigious MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Smriti Kiran has turned around its fortunes in the past few years.

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She’s out to save India's missing girls using art and a digital game

Creative and fine-art photographer Leena Kejriwal has helped raise awareness about sex trafficking through her unique art and technology project Save Missing Girls.

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House Of Celeste's Progressive Take On Indian Classics Will Warm Your Hearts

HouseofCelesteis also Michelin star chef Suvir Saran's progressive Indian restaurant in India. After enthralling the world with his culinary finesse, chef Suvir has come back to India to give his...

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'I limit myself to taking only one panga a day' – 'Guilty' director Ruchi Narain on battling everyday sexism

Ruchi Narain, director of the hit Netflix film 'Guilty', shares her personal and professional battle with patriarchy.

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Diamonds in the Dust: A sharp correction in ICICI Bank’s shares signals an opportunity

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Godrej Properties announces project in Faridabad, share price up

Company announced its entry into the Faridabad market with its first residential plotted development.

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ITC stock sees 32% in 2020; brokerages now expect double-digit gains

As of March 19 close, shares of ITC have fallen 32 percent on BSE in the calendar year 2020, in sync with a 31 percent fall in Sensex during the same period.

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Coronavirus pandemic update March 20: Number of global cases crosses 200,000

Since the WHO's previous update, seven new countries/territories/areas have reported their first cases of COVID-19.

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Biocon share price rises 3% on EIR from USFDA

The inspection was conducted between February 20 to 26, 2020 and EIR has been closed with a “VAI” classification.

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Here’s how option writers got crushed under the market crash

Here’s how option writers got crushed under the market crash

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Marico’s risk-reward ratio turns favourable for investors

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Equity funds are managing this market fall well

The lesser a fund falls, the easier it is for it to recover when markets move higher

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PM Modi's COVID-19 task force to meet today; direct cash transfer on the cards

The COVID-19 Economic Task Force is set to meet at 10.30 am on March 20 to finalise details of the same

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Gold loses its shine as panic sets in, but up move possible on global liquidity

Overall, the sell-off in last few days shows that market players have lost their confidence in gold's capability to protect their wealth from slowdown triggered by virus outbreak.

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Rupee opens higher at 74.77 per dollar

We see INR in the rage of 74-76 for next 1-2 months, says Hitesh Jain, Lead Analyst, YES Securities.

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Mitesh Thakkar, Prakash Gaba for short term

Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com recommends buying ITC with a stop loss of Rs 157, target of Rs 172 and Bharti Airtel with a stop loss of Rs 436, target of Rs 460.

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Where could the market mayhem end – Lessons from the 2008-09 financial crisis

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Nokia unveils first 5G smartphone 8.3 5G, check the details

Nokia 8.3 5G is priced at €599 (Approx. Rs 47,950) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model.

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Coronavirus LIVE updates: China reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases for second day

Live updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its impact. There are at least 173 active reported cases of COVID-19 in India.

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The Moneycontrol Explainer | What impacts the gold price

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In pics | India’s slums can’t afford sanitisers, lack clean water to prevent coronavirus spread

Lack of clean water for India's poor spawns virus concerns. They can’t afford to buy hand sanitizer, which could help ward off transmission of the coronavirus in his community.

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Coronavirus impact: A summer of woes for luxury hospitality as losses likely to touch Rs 620 crore

Most luxury hotels are selling way below their minimum assured room rates and have seen up to 60 percent dip in room bookings.

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Options Trade | An options strategy to gain from a likely sideways move in SBI

A broken wing Iron Condor trade in SBI to benefit from a sideways movement with downside insurance in place.

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Cash Market | A possible breakout trade in ITC

ITC has been a safe haven in the market in the last many sessions defying the down move. In the previous session, it moved up against the trend on good volumes.

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Stocks in the news: SBI, SpiceJet, Strides Pharma, Praj Industries, RITES, Sun Pharma

Lakshmi Vilas Bank | SpiceJet | IndiGo | Balrampur Chini | RITES and Escorts are among the companies that are in the news today.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a positive opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 78 points gain.

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Nirbhaya case: Four rapists hanged till death at Delhi's Tihar jail

A 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as 'Nirbhaya' (fearless), was gang raped and assaulted in a moving bus in south Delhi on December 16, 2012. She died after a fortnight.

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Coronavirus Pandemic: ICSE has not postponed class 10, 12 board exams, says official

"The exams have not been postponed and will be held as per schedule as of now," board chief executive and secretary Gerry Arathoon told PTI.

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Coronavirus pandemic | HCL Noida employee tests positive, co invokes COVID-19 contingency plan

All the other employees working in the facility are in good health, said the company, adding that they are being monitored continuously.

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Canadian plane maker De Havilland sues SpiceJet for Rs 320cr for failing to pay for aircraft order

The suit has been filed with the High Court of Justice of England and Wales.

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These metal stocks are now available at a steep discount to replacement cost

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Coronavirus pandemic | Travel industry down to its knees: 'Not done a single booking in three weeks,' says agent

Business has come to halt for travel agents and tour companies as customers cancel flights and trips due to the coronavirus scare

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Coronavirus pandemic | Western Railway local trains see commuter count drop by 8 lakh

According to WR, on Tuesday 32.60 lakh passengers travelled on their suburban trains as against 40.75 lakh on Monday (down 8.15 lakhs).

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China reports no new domestic coronavirus cases for first time: NHC

China's National Health Commission (NHC) in its daily report said that no new domestically transmitted cases of the novel coronavirus disease were reported on the Chinese mainland on Wednesday.

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Why the NAV cut-off time is immaterial for long-term MF investors

Over the long term an, investment made a day or two later really does not impact the return much

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Rupee opens at record low of 74.95 per dollar

"The larger trend continues to be weak for the domestic currency, given the economic blow from the coronavirus outbreak," says Sugandha Sachdeva VP-Metals, Energy & Currency Research, Religare Broking.

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65% flat buyers in MMR defaulting on payments amid coronavirus scare: Report

With the closure of shopping malls as a preventive measure amid the rapid spread of COVID-19, there are indications that retail tenants will also stop paying rents to mall owners.

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Diamonds in the Dust | This CV company’s shares appear deflated, but its potential is intact

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Lok Sabha approves Budget of over Rs 1 lakh cr for J&K for FY21

Since the bifurcation (October 31), as many as 45 lakh beneficiaries have got Rs 1,705 crore disbursed through direct benefit transfers to their accounts directly during this financial year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in reply to the debate on Budget for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

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Two US Congressmen test positive for coronavirus

Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart from Florida became the first American lawmaker to have tested positive for the coronavirus, a deadly disease for which the health community is struggling to find a vaccine and a treatment.

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'Chinese virus' term not racist, says Donald Trump

"Because it comes from China, it's not racist at all. It comes from China.. I want to be accurate," Trump told reporters at a White House news conference when asked about the allegations that the use of the term "Chinese virus" is racist and it has resulted in attacks on Chinese-Americans in the country.

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SAARC nations can together mitigate coronavirus impact: Dharmendra Pradhan

Making a strong pitch for SAARC nations to jointly combat the virus, Modi had on Sunday committed USD 10 million for the emergency fund, and asserted that the best way to deal with the pandemic was by coming together, and not growing apart.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Bill Gates says countries that shut down and do testing could bounce back in weeks

"If a country does a good job with testing and shut down, then within 6-10 weeks it should see very few cases and be able to open back up," Gates said on Wednesday in response to a question during his rare appearance at Reddit, a social media site which is popular among the younger generation.

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Options Trade | An options strategy to benefit from the negative bias in Hindalco

A protective call strategy in Hindalco will benefit from the slide in the stock

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Melania Trump to star in US coronavirus awareness ads

ABC, CBS, NBC and other networks will air the public service announcements, which will also include other Trump administration officials and "communicate the most important ways Americans can protect themselves and those most at risk," the White House said in a statement.

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Cash Market | A bullish hammer pattern in PFC

PFC has declined towards its major long term support on the weekly time frame and made a hammer pattern suggesting buying interest.

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Cash Market | A chance to exploit a technical bounce in IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank has been mercilessly beaten and is in a heavily oversold zone. It can stage a technical bounce which can be traded in the short to medium term.

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Futures Trade | Shallow pull-backs offer fresh short selling opportunity in Titan

Titan futures have been heading lower for quite some time now. After a sharp fall and a shallow pull-back, a fresh sell signal was triggered on Wednesday, which confirms the bearish undertone.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: PM Modi to address nation today; CBSE postpones class 10, 12 board exams till March 31

Live updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its impact. There are at least 151 active reported cases of COVID-19 in India.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India with a 110 points loss.

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Why banning short selling is a bad idea

The shorts could be on account of creating a hedge position before selling huge quantities

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Are IT stocks good for bottom fishing?

While some of the large caps have entered the zone of value and hence investors should gradually start nibbling at them. Catching the bottom is next to impossible and we are still not jumping into mid-cap IT

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Samsung Galaxy M21 India launch at 12 pm: Everything we know so far

The pricing details are presently unknown but we can expect the device to launch around Rs 12,000

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Telecom operators red-flag ‘surveillance’ after govt seeks call data records of all users: Report

Call data records of mobile phone consumers were sought by the DoT for February 2, 3 and 4 for the Delhi circle which has around 53 million subscribers.

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Rupee opens higher at 73.98 per dollar

The dollar held overnight gains against most major currencies on Wednesday, after US yields jumped and as deepening fear around the coronavirus drove a scramble for greenback.

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Covid-19 pandemic | Lessons from India on how to overcome shortage of medical supplies

Balance sheets must not determine the relevance of State-owned production facilities, especially if they are involved in producing medical supplies. This is because health is too valuable to be left to market forces of supply and demand.

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, Prakash Gaba for short term

Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com suggests buying ACC with stop loss at Rs 1090 and target of Rs 1160 and Cadila Healthcare with stop loss at Rs 255 and target of Rs 272.

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Coronavirus pandemic update March 17: 8 new countries record first cases

The WHO said that India has reported 137 cases of COVID-19, and three deaths.

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Coronavirus pandemic | World Bank increases COVID-19 response fund to $14 billion

The package will strengthen national systems for public health preparedness, including for disease containment, diagnosis and treatment, and support the private sector, the bank said in a statement on Tuesday.

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NC chief Farooq Abdullah visits detained Mehbooba Mufti's residence in Srinagar

The meeting comes two days after he had asked all political parties of Jammu and Kashmir to jointly appeal to the Centre to bring back all detainees lodged outside the Union Territory.

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Options Trade | An option strategy to gain from a bearish stance in UPL

A broken wing Iron Condor trade in UPL that has been falling steadily

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Futures Trade | A breakdown trade from a trend line in UPL

UPL futures have been sliding lower and have broken below an up-sloping trend line the series of sell signals in the point & Figure chart confirms the bearish undertone.

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Cash Market | A reversal to the mean trade in RBL Bank

RBL Bank is heavily oversold after falling from 300 levels and can bounce back in line with the market.

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Futures Trade | A high probability short sell in IOC

IOC is in a sharp downtrend with price consistently falling and all momentum and directional indicators pointing downwards.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Will shut trains if people don't stop non-essential travel: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

He said there would be no holiday for seven days to government offices as was reported in a section of media.

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New iOS 14 code hints Apple will launch two affordable iPhones

Further, both the affordable iPhones could be powered by the latest Apple A13 Bionic chipset, which is also found on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Govt should be complimented for its efforts to deal with COVID-19: Karti Chidambaram

He then spoke about complaints that people, being quarantined over coronavirus suspicion, have been kept in "substandard" facilities under "unhygienic" conditions.

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Hot Stocks | Here's why Nestle, Maruti, NTPC are a sell for short term

Nifty has slid below its 100-days exponential moving average on monthly charts which can trigger further selling pressure into the prices in coming sessions once again.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Net players who test positive

The Nets announced on March 17, that four players have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total to seven known players in the NBA.

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West Bengal reports first positive case of coronavirus

He started showing symptoms of COVID-19 since morning, following which he was admitted to the isolation ward of the Beliaghata ID hospital here, they said.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 39 points loss.

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Europe locks down as WHO calls for 'boldest actions' against pandemic

The World Health Organization called for the "boldest actions" against the pandemic on the continent, the outbreak's new epicentre.

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EU imposes entry ban for 30 days: Angela Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced the same on March 17

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Today, we have an investment philosophy and framework in place: Tata MF

We want to be a full-service fund house. We have to be there for all kinds of investors, at all points in time

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Coronavirus cases in Mumbai Metropolitan Region rise to 14

Daksha Shah, deputy director of BMCs health department, said of the five people who have tested positive in the MMR, one is from Mumbai and two each from Navi Mumbai and Kalyan cities.

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Sitaram Yechury pitches for court-monitored independent probe into Delhi's communal violence

Addressing a press conference here, he referred to videos claiming that the police allegedly aided the violent attackers and said the perpetrators of the violence must be brought to book.

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Coronavirus LIVE updates: No entry of passengers from EU countries, UK, Turkey from March 18, says govt

LIVE updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its impact. There are at least 114 active cases of COVID-19 in India.

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A holistic and all-out coordinated response to Covid-19 in India is a must

The government and businesses must brace for a longer and steeper pandemic-triggered hit than the single-quarter event as expected earlier

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NMDC slashes iron ore prices by Rs 50 per tonne

The price of iron ore fines, which are inferior grade ore, has also been reduced by Rs 50 to Rs 2,860 per tonne.

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UN Security Council halts meetings due to coronavirus epidemic

After the earlier cancellation of the meeting planned for Tuesday, the Security Council was planning to discuss the situation of Darfur in Sudan on Wednesday, and address multilateralism on Thursday.

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West Bengal to create Rs 200cr fund to tackle coronavirus; theatres, stadiums to remain shut till March 31

Banerjee said the state government would invoke the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 so that action could be taken against those who do not follow the safety precautions suggested by the authorities to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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Donald Trump says pandemic could end in US by July

"So it seems to me that if we do a really good job... people are talking about July, August, something like that," Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday when asked how long the outbreak might last.

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Jyotiraditya Scindia omitted details of pending cases in Rajya Sabha papers: Congress

Two Congress candidates for the March 26 Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh, Digvijaya Singh and Phool Singh Baraiya, on Monday filed written objections against BJP nominees Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki, seeking that their nomination papers be rejected on certain grounds.

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Options Trade | An options strategy to gain from high volatility in Nifty’s weekly contract

A broken wing Iron Condor trade in the weekly Nifty option contracts

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Futures Trade | A short sell trade in Axis Bank following a shallow pullback

A series of shallow pullback and subsequent sell signals strengthen the bearish view in Axis Bank.

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Oil prices jump $1 as recent sharp falls draw investors

Brent crude was up by 1.5%, or 46 cents, to $30.51 a barrel by 0206 GMT, after hitting a high of $31.25.

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Coronavirus pandemic: New housing launches may slow down by 15% this festive season

Footfalls and site visits also hit by 25%. Homebuyers delaying taking decisions

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In pics | Coronavirus cases in India cross 100; a look at how the country copes with the pandemic

Here are few pictures to show life in India at the time of the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic.

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IMF chief says over 20 countries seek aid, calls for coordinated spending

In a blog post on the International Monetary Fund's website, Georgieva said the IMF was ready to mobilize its full $1 trillion lending capacity to help member countries deal with the crisis.

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Amazon to hire 100,000 workers as online orders surge on coronavirus worries

With shoppers clearing out shelves in fear of quarantines or product shortages, retailers are racing to keep food and hygienic items in stock and have employees on hand for in-store work or delivery.

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Market LIve: SGX Nifty indicates a positive opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 137 points gain. The Nifty futures were trading at 9,240 on the Singaporean Exchange

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Gold extends losses from Monday's meltdown on flight for cash

Spot gold slipped 0.2% to $1,511.30 per ounce by 0039 GMT, having slumped as much as 5.1% on Monday to its lowest since November.

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Universal Pictures will make movies available at home and in theaters on the same day

The decision, announced by NBCUniversal on Monday, is a response to changing consumer behavior as the coronavirus spreads. It upends the traditional practice of keeping a movie exclusively in theaters for what is typically a 90-day window before releasing it on other platforms.

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What you need to know about coronavirus today

While President Donald Trump remains studiously optimistic about the outcome, Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious diseases expert, says the coming days are critical.

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Stocks in the news: IOC, Yes Bank, KEC International, Bajaj Finserv, Sadbhav Engg, Grasim

IOC | KEC International | Maruti Suzuki India | Future Consumer | Kotak Mahindra Bank and Adani Enterprises are among the stocks that are in the news today.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a positive opening for the index in India with a 299 points gain.

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Donald Trump congratulates Fed for rates cut, calls action 'terrific'

"It's really good news. It's great for the country," Trump, who had publicly pressed the Fed to slash rates to boost the economy during the fast-escalating coronavirus outbreak, told a White House news conference.

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When should investors start bottom fishing – What does history suggest?

On an assumption of no earnings growth in FY21e for Nifty, the parity between bond yield and earnings yield is achieved at a Nifty level of 8432, and a market correction below that level is unlikely to sustain for long

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Madhya Pradesh BJP legislators return to Bhopal after 5 days in Haryana

The party had taken its MLAs to the Manesar resort on March 10 in a bid to keep it's flock together amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh.

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Madhya Pradesh Government Crisis LIVE Updates: Speaker to take a call on floor test, says Kamal Nath

Live updates of the Madhya Pradesh political crisis. CM Kamal Nath has been asked by the Governor to take a floor test today. It remains unclear if it will happen.

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What do the Fed's latest moves mean for US consumers?

In a move reminiscent of the extraordinary steps the central bank took in the 2007-09 financial crisis, the Fed will flood the financial system with cash to ensure markets keep functioning and banks have the scope to keep credit flowing to businesses and consumers during the growing number of shutdowns prompted by the outbreak.

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China logs more coronavirus cases imported from abroad

After declaring they had "basically" curbed the spread of the disease within China, where the virus first emerged, authorities are now worried about an influx of infections arriving from other countries.

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CJI rules out complete shutdown of SC amid COVID-19 threat

The CJI held a meeting with four apex court judges, bar leaders of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association and eminent doctors, including Randeep Guleria from the AIIMS, New Delhi, to discuss the situation and the steps that can be taken to prevent the spread of the deadly disease.

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Only raising of hands allowed during trust vote: MP governor

Notably, in his letter to the CM ordering a trust vote on Saturday, the governor had directed that the division of votes during the floor test be conducted only by pressing the button (through the electronic voting system) and by no other way.

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Coronavirus pandemic | US govt official says vaccine trial starts Monday

The first participant in the trial will receive the experimental vaccine on Monday, the official said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the trial has not been publicly announced yet.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Nike closes stores in US and some other countries

Nike stores in South Korea, Japan and much of China will remain open, however, the statement said.

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Democratic White House contender Joe Biden says he would pick a woman as vice president

"If I'm elected president, my Cabinet, my administration, will look like the country, and I commit that I will in fact appoint and pick a woman as vice president. There are a number of women who are qualified to be president tomorrow. I would pick a woman as my vice president," Biden said.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Cases rise to 110; Maha overtakes Kerala; Kartarpur Corridor travel suspended as border restrictions come in place

Extending the border restrictions in view of the coronavirus outbreak, the government has suspended travel and registration of pilgrims to the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara through the corridor from Sunday midnight, besides movement of all types of passengers to Pakistan through international border points.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a negative opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India with a 659 points loss.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a negative opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India with a 659 points loss.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Amid crisis, US Fed Reserve cuts key interest rate to near zero

Live updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its impact. There are at least 110 active cases of COVID-19 in India.

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Futures Trade | A bullish engulfing pattern in PFC

PFC futures after a bullish Engulfing pattern has on the intra-day Point & Figure chart has triggered a series of strong buy signals, indicating strength & upside momentum. 

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Options Trade | An options strategy to benefit from the high volatility in Nifty

Presently volatility is very high in Nifty and we are expecting volatility to drop which a broken wing Iron Condor trade can best exploit.

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Cash Market | A low risk buying opportunity in Tata Steel

After a relentless fall in Tata Steel a corrective bounce may be in order. There are two gaps that are likely to attract price rotation to themselves.

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JSW Steel | A bullish engulfing pattern in JSW Steel

A breakout failure on the weekly time frame and a bullish engulfing pattern on the daily time frame augur well for JSW Steel.

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Stocks in the news: Yes Bank, RCF, ICICI Bank, Ind-Swift Lab, HDFC, Escorts

RITES | Kotak Mahindra Bank | Yes Bank | Axis Bank | Prestige Estates | Indiabulls Housing | Wipro and Escorts are stocks, which are in the news today.

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Fed cuts interest rate to zero, launches $700bn QE programme

The Fed's March 15 move is its second emergency rate cut in less than two weeks

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 15 things to know

FPIs have withdrawn a whopping Rs 37,976 crore on a net basis from the Indian markets in March so far

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Hot Stocks: Support for Nifty at 9,800; here's why investors can buy HDFC Bank

Investors must watch out for the levels of 9800 on the downside which will be a big support and on the upside 10,500 is likely to act as a resistance in the short-term.

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Bollywood faces uphill task in 2020 to match last year’s box office numbers; poor quality of films, coronavirus scare major reasons

If the progress of 2020 so far is anything to go by, it would be a massive struggle for Bollywood to come close to the 2019 box office collections.

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Govt to reclassify ancient monuments; review policy regulating construction around ASI-protected sites

According to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, there is a ban on construction within 100 metres of a centrally protected monument and regulated construction within 100-200 metres.

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Coronavirus impact: Doctors warn Serie A players from restarting training, as more COVID-19 cases register in Italy

Serie A doctors said they have "strong concerns" and "unanimously advise not to resume training until a clear improvement" in the situation arises.

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Coronavirus: Construction, transport, chemical manufacturing likely to be worst-affected, says report

However, India's top imports -- crude oil and gems and jewellery -- which collectively account for 46 percent of total imports are relatively insulated from the public health crisis in China, according to the report by ICICI Securities.

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Karnataka CM requests techies to work from home; IT firms still exploring options

So far, there ahev been six COVID-19 cases in Karnataka. Three of them are techies, each from Mindtree, Dell and Google India based in Bengaluru.

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Petrol price cut by 12 paise/litre, diesel by 14 paise

Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 69.75 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs 62.44, according to a price notification of state-owned oil firms.

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218 Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy arrive in India

"218 Indians including 211 students from Milan landed in Delhi. All will be quarantined for 14 days. GoI is committed to reach out to Indians in distress, wherever they are!," External Affairs V Muraleedharan tweeted.

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Coronavirus scare: FPIs press panic button, withdraw Rs 37,976 cr from Indian mkts

Overseas investors pulled out a net sum of Rs 24,776.36 crore from equities and Rs 13,199.54 crore from the debt segment between Mar 2-13, depositories data showed.

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Coronavirus impact: Pilgrimage to Kartarpur Sahib suspended

The government has also suspended movement of all types of passengers through international border points with Pakistan from 00:00 hours of March 16 in view of the threat from coronavirus.

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Explained | Tools to help you while working remotely amid coronavirus outbreak

Moneycontrol’s Sakshi Batra discusses work from home as an alternative brought by the COVID-19 outbreak and a few tools for seamless connectivity with your colleagues.

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How to read the market direction? Remember ‘Chakravyuh’ in Mahabharat

The young Abhimanyu knew how to penetrate the labyrinth formation, but ultimately met his death in the ‘Chakravyuh,’ because he did not have the knowledge of its ‘exit’ strategy.

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The good, bad and the ugly of Yes Bank’s Q3 numbers, rescue fine print

Yes Bank’s Q3 numbers and finer details of the bail out scheme shows that more pain is awaiting the new management and investors in the bank’s tricky balance sheet

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CCI oscillator suggests buying opportunity in Maruti Suzuki

'We expect higher price movement towards resistance zone standing around Rs 6,600-6,700 levels in coming days.'

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Avoid catching a falling knife; markets need base formation rather than a pullback

Major support level of 8,850 was breached on lower side on an intraday basis, but it is still intact on closing basis. The level will continue to act as a support in coming days.

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'With market in mayhem amid coronavirus fears, pick these top 5 stocks for returns up to 34%'

Current sell-off has presented an opportunity to accumulate stocks for long term as most of the stocks are available to the investors at attractive valuations.

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Coronavirus pandemic | FIIs sell equities worth Rs 41,700cr in 14 straight sessions, DIIs buy Rs 43,600cr

In January and February, the FIIs sold equities worth Rs 5,359.51 crore and 12,684.30 crore respectively. The corresponding figures for DIIs was Rs 1,073.49 crore and Rs 16,933.03 crore, respectively.

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Coronavirus scare | Principal MF's Rajat Jain lists these 6 safe havens

Speaking on the impact of coronavirus on India Inc, Jain said earnings downgrades are likely as businesses are disrupted.

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Market Week Ahead: 10 key factors that will keep traders busy

While an intermittent rally could be possible, the overall sentiment may remain weak this week, experts suggest.

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234 Indians stranded in Iran have arrived in India: Jaishankar

"234 Indians stranded in Iran have arrived in India; including 131 students and 103 pilgrims.

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China reports 20 new virus cases, jump in 'imported' infections

The National Health Commission said infections involving people arriving from overseas were reported in five provinces and cities including Beijing and Shanghai.

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GST Council meet: Finance Ministry to examine possibility of borrowing from market to solve compensation issue

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the impact of GST Council's possible borrowing on the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, would have to be assessed.

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Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon directs CM Kamal Nath to seek trust vote on March 16

A letter from the governor was sent to the chief minister in this regard around midnight, a Raj Bhawan source told PTI.

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Trump tests negative for coronavirus: White House physician

Trump had taken the coronavirus test on Friday night. The results came out in less than 24 hours.

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Coronavirus Pandemic | All education institutions closed in Pakistan till April 5

The decision was taken at a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, attended by key minister, services chiefs and other senior officials.

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Coronavirus Pandemic | Cabinet approves Odisha Covid-19 Regulations 2020

These regulations come into force with immediate effect and will remain valid for a period of one year, Health and Family Welfare Secretary N B Dhal told reporters.

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Netanyahu requested PM Modi to allow export of masks, pharmaceuticals to Israel: report

Israel's Channel 13 on Friday reported that Netanyahu made the request after India decided to stop the export of these items to meet its own domestic requirements in view of the rapid spread of coronavirus.

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Govt hikes duties on petrol, diesel by Rs 3 each

The price hike will be effective from March 14

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Haryana bans public rallies, sporting events to contain coronavirus spread

The decision was taken after reviewing the situation in the state, he said.

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Airports body seeks concession fee waiver due to coronavirus impact

"COVID-19 has drastically impacted the airport business and is posing a serious threat to the financial sustainability of the airport industry in the most-affected countries of the Asia-Pacific region," the ACI said in a letter to Puri.

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Coronavirus Pandemic | Indian Embassy in US takes measures to address concerns over travel restrictions

A large number of the more than 200,000 Indians studying in various US universities were schedule to travel to India during the spring break and in particularly during the upcoming summer vacation when the university dorms are closed for the next few months.

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Babri Masjid demolition: CBI court fixes Mar 24 for questioning accused

Special Judge S K Yadav will also summon the other accused in the case.

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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia extends travel ban to EU, 12 nations including India

There are 11 foreign nationals among the people who contracted the virus, Saudi Press Agency quoted the Saudi Health Ministry as saying.

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Yes Bank: Rescue plan takes effect, withdrawal limit to go in '3 working days'

Prashant Kumar appointed as CEO & MD of Yes Bank. The new board is also to be formed within seven days from cessation of the moratorium

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Accumulate quality stocks on every market dip: Geojit Financial

Long-term equity investors should allocate 30 percent of their portfolio to top private banks and NBFCs and one state-run bank

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Delhi violence: Shaheen Bagh protesters demand fair probe

The communal clashes that broke out in northeast Delhi on February 24 and continued till February 26, claimed at least 53 lives and left over 200 people injured, besides inflicting massive damage to properties and businesses.

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Europe now 'epicentre' of COVID-19 pandemic: WHO

He said the continent had now "more reported cases and deaths than the rest of the world combined, apart from China.

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'Notification' on closure for coronavirus is fake: Maha govt

The so-called notification, doing rounds on social media, claimed that it was issued by the Union Health and Family Welfare ministry.

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Germany unleashes biggest post-war aid package against virus

Finance Minister Olaf Scholz described the rescue measures as the equivalent of bringing "a bazooka" to the economic fightback against the virus.

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Delhi violence: Suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain sent to 3-day custody

Hussain was arrested on March 5 after a court in Delhi dismissed his plea seeking to surrender before it in connection with the case and was later sent to seven-day police custody the next day.

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Yes Bank: Govt notifies reconstruction scheme on March 14

Prashant Kumar appointed as CEO & MD of Yes Bank

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Managing Money with Moneycontrol | How active women are in money management for achieving financial Goals?

Moneycontrol, Sakshi Batra gets in conversation with Tarun Birani, Founder, TBNG Capital, to talk about how women need to get smart with their money and have complete control over their finances.

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It’s Einstein’s birthday, and we’re time travelling this weekend

While the world is still trying to understand all that Einstein has written and theorised, here are some movies to watch during his birthday weekend.

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Coronavirus pandemic | IPL and other major sports tournaments impacted by COVID-19 so far

Here are the top 10 sports events disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic so far.

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US stocks stage furious rally late after national emergency declared

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,985 points, or 9.36%, to 23,185.62, the S&P 500 gained 230.38 points, or 9.29%, to 2,711.02 and the Nasdaq Composite added 673.07 points, or 9.35%, to 7,874.88.

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Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board

The billionaire and his wife Melinda run one of the world's largest charities, the Gates Foundation, which has billions in assets and funds global health programmes to combat disease and poverty.

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As coronavirus chaos spreads globally, Trump declares US emergency

The impact of the coronavirus on everyday life deepened around the world. It was detected for the first time in several countries, with the World Health Organization (WHO) calling Europe the pandemic's current epicentre.

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SBI presents a glass half-full, half-empty dilemma for investors. What should they do?

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Mitesh Thakkar, Rajat Bose for short term

Mitesh Thakkar of miteshthakkar.com recommends selling Bharat Forge with a stop loss of Rs 376 for target of Rs 350 and Britannia Industries with a stop loss of Rs 2840 for target of Rs 2720.

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Yes Bank: How to protect your savings account from financial crises

Events and accidents are almost certain to happen. To ensure that the impact is limited to a small part, diversify

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Rupee opens lower at 74.40 per dollar

If the virus spreads further very rapidly then we can expect a deeper cut of 50bps by RBI, says Rahul Gupta, Head of Research- Currency, Emkay Global Financial Services.

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Coronavirus impact: Before you shuffle your debt funds, consider these two safe gems

Investing fresh money in debt funds now anticipating an impending interest rate cut may not be such a wise move

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Coronavirus pandemic update March 13: No need to give up, says WHO

Globally, there are 125,048 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4,613 deaths, the WHO said in its daily situation report.

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Market Headstart: No sign of reversal! Nifty could test 9,000 levels

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India with a 705 points loss. The Nifty futures were trading flat at 8,774 on the Singaporean Exchange around 08:00 hours IST.

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Could an invasive snail save your morning coffee? Growers may have an ecological answer to leaf rust

It turns out that the invasive Asian trampsnail is a greedy consumer of coffee leaf rust, a crippling pest that has threatened coffee production for decades and shut down small coffee plantations

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan likens Kamal Nath to Ravan, Jyotiraditya Scindia to Vibhishan

Chouhan said to demolish Lanka (kingdom of Ravan) one needs Vibhishan, the younger brother of the demon king who deserted Ravan and sided with Lord Ram in the battle in the ancient Hindu epic.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Disneyland in California to close

The giant Disney attraction in Anaheim is the world's second-most visited theme park, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each day. It will remain shut at least until the end of March.

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UBS cuts India GDP growth forecast to 5.1% for FY21

The GDP growth is set to slip to a decadal low of 5 percent for FY20 as per official estimates and hopes of a revival are being pinned on the next fiscal.

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Weekly Tactical Pick | Jyothy Laboratories

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Coronavirus pandemic | IT Services sector growth to be flat to marginal in FY21, say experts

Kotak institutional securities pegs the IT services growth at 3-8 percent across the companies.

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India part of US-led initiative to share info on integrating science into coronavirus response

Besides the US and India, the UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea are part of the initiative.

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Rajya Sabha polls: Congress fields Deepender Hooda from Haryana, to file nomination today

All three Rajya Sabha seat aspirants from Haryana -- Dushyant Kumar Gautam and Ram Chander Jangra of the BJP and Hooda of the Congress -- will file their nomination papers for the elections on Friday -- the last day fixed for the purposes.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: British PM Boris Johnson calls PM Modi to discuss COVID-19 crisis

Live updates of the novel coronavirus pandemic. About 74 cases have been confirmed in India so far.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Here are 10 deadliest epidemics in history around the world

Here are 10 of the worst pandemics in history that have killed millions worldwide.

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Coronavirus pandemic | Wuhan residents get on with their life under lockdown

Here are few picture from Wuhan to show life of people under lockdown.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates yet another bloodbath, Nifty opening at 3-year low

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India with a 705 points loss.

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Trouble on the horizon: The flaw in Warren Buffett’s estate plan

Buffett has done spectacularly well over the past six decades making investment decisions, but it is not unreasonable to wonder if his successors can do the same.

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Reading Don Delillo’s 'Cosmopolis' during social and financial uncertainty

The novel met with decidedly mixed reviews when it was published in 2003, but it can be rewarding to re-read it now in the context of all that has happened since.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Selling was seen across sectors that fell 7-9% in a day, while the Nifty Midcap index plunged 8% and Smallcap index lost 9.5%

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Hot Stocks: Deploy some capital in market if Nifty trades in 9,500–9,000 range

The zone of 9,500–9,000 could act as strong support for the markets from here. If this support is held in the coming sessions, then we are of the opinion that some stability is likely to return to the markets.

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How market bottoms are made

A table of market falls of more than 10 percent since 2000 shows that we are nowhere close to the average fall of 20 percent

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Covid-19 | UN agency says this global crisis was foretold

Profit warnings and lower returns on investment by highly leveraged firms will likely trigger margin calls, tighten borrowing conditions and increase the risk of a stampede to sell assets

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CG Power case: Gautam Thapar welcomes relief from SEBI

Thapar also welcomed the regulator's decision to ask the BSE to appoint an auditor to restate fraud-hit CG Power and Industrial Solutions' books from 2014-15, saying that it would bring out the facts.

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We are looking at increasing NPS fund management charges: PFRDA Chairman

More pension fund managers could enter the fray.

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Microsoft takes down botnet run by criminal group Necurs; expect fewer spam mails...at least for a while

It was an unusual disruption of an internet criminal group because it was carried out by a company, not a government

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Rupee opens 61 paise weak against dollar

The rupee recovered 56 paise from the low to settle at 73.64 against the US dollar on Wednesday.

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Coronavirus outbreak | Visas remain valid for foreign nationals already in India

The government has "strongly advised" Indians to avoid all non-essential travel abroad.

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, Mitesh Thakkar for short term

Mitesh Thakkar of miteshthakkar.com suggests selling Escorts with a stop loss of Rs 760 for target of Rs 725 and Mahindra & Mahindra with a stop loss of Rs 458 for target of Rs 435.

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Caucasian connections: Why closer ties with Armania matter a lot for India

Armenia fully appreciates India’s position on Kashmir, has no diplomatic relations with Pakistan, and has almost total convergence with India on bilateral and multilateral issues.

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In pics | Coronavirus impact: Italian cities wear deserted look after lockdown to contain outbreak

Coronavirus infections in Italy crossed the 10,000 mark, more than anywhere but China, and the number of deaths from the disease rose to 631.

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Market Headstart: Nifty likely to take support near 10,000; BEML, City union top sell calls

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India, down 466 points. The Nifty futures were trading lower at 9,950 on the Singaporean Exchange around 08:15 hours IST.

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Coronavirus outbreak | NBA suspends season after a Utah Jazz player tests positive

The test result was reported shortly before Utah's game prior to the tip-off of a game between the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

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Javadekar slams Japan's Nikkei Asian Review over article on Modi's policies, says it 'lacks facts'

In its latest cover story, the Japanese publication said Prime Minister Modi might have won the elections but his policies have "paralyzed" India's economy.

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Amit Shah should resign for 'failing' to control riots; sitting SC judge should probe violence: TMC MP

Participating in a discussion on the violence in Delhi in Lok Sabha, Roy said the Delhi riots happened 72 years after Mahatma Gandhi was killed by a Hindu fanatic.

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Airtel tops download speed, Vodafone Idea in upload: Report

The company, which claims to collect data from third-party mobile apps, found Vodafone Idea network having the fastest upload speed during the period.

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Maharashtra government 'threatening' people over coronavirus: Raj Thackeray

Talking to reporters here, he said government teams should first check mortality rate of the viral infection.

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Coronavirus: Israel depends on various countries for supplies, spoke to PM Modi, says Netanyahu

The deadly novel coronavirus that first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year has claimed over 4,200 lives and infected more than 117,330 people across 107 countries and territories, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) describing the outbreak a pandemic.

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Options Trade | An options strategy to gain from expected consolidation in HDFC

A broken wing Iron Condor strategy in HDFC to gain from an expected sideways to a moderately negative view

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Coronavirus: Tom Hanks, wife Rita Wilson test positive

Hanks said that he and Wilson would be "tested, observed and isolated" for as long as required

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Futures Trade | A short-sell trade in Amararaja Batteries

Amararaja Batteries has been drifting lower and has been consistently testing the support around the 595-level. A sell signal in the Point & Figure chart confirms weakness.

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Stocks in the news: SBI, Biocon, Varun Beverages, SMS Pharma, GHCL, Khadim India

State Bank of India | KPIT Technologies | Piramal Enterprises | Biocon and Varun Beverages are stocks which are in the news today.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India, down 371 points.

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Hot Stocks: Nifty trading near 200-EMA, stiff resistance around 10,750

On the higher side, the index will continue to face hurdles around the 10750 level. In the case of sharp short-covering, Nifty may go to 11000 levels.

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Joe Biden wins hard-fought Michigan, deals major blow to Bernie Sanders

The former vice president's victory there, as well as in Missouri and Mississippi, dealt a serious blow to Sanders and substantially widened Biden's path to the nomination.

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Trust equities! Sensex delivers CAGR of about 10% over 10-year horizon

Equity as an asset class has significantly outperformed other asset classes over medium to long time horizon. Precious metals such as Gold or Silver have always been viewed as a safe assets.

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Multiplex stocks saved by lipstick effect, but COVID-19 is a new risk: What should investors do?

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Market bloodbath: What should investors in equity funds do?

All long term investors must take advantage of this correction by increasing their SIPs instalments

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, Mitesh Thakkar for short term

Mitesh Thakkar of miteshthakkar.com recommends selling Coal India with a stop loss of Rs 162 for target of Rs 150 and Tata Motors with a stop loss of Rs 109 for target of Rs 100.

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Madhya Pradesh politics crisis: Family not power hungry, tweets Jyotiraditya's son

The Yale University graduate, in two tweets, welcomed the decision of his father to snap ties with the Congress, stating it took courage to "resign from a legacy".

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Market Headstart: Nifty likely to find support near 10,300; next crucial support at 10,000

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India. The Nifty futures were trading lower by 107 points, or 0.98%, at 10,406 on the Singaporean Exchange around 08:00 hours IST.

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Donald Trump plans payroll tax relief in response to coronavirus

Intending to calm the fears of financial markets over the impact of the epidemic, Trump told reporters Monday he is seeking “very substantial relief" to the payroll tax.

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Madhya Pradesh political crisis: Did 'royal' link connect Jyotiraditya Scindia to top BJP leaders?

Sources close to Scindia family, former royals of Gwalior, said after he was 'cold shouldered' by Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, Jyotiraditya began to explore his options beyond the party.

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Sorry, but Working From Home Is Overrated

While the coronavirus outbreak has already created inconveniences (and much worse) for millions of people in the form of travel restrictions, health scares and stock market turmoil, it has been an exciting time for some fans of remote work

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Have you applied for SBI Card IPO? You can check the allotment status here

The share allocation is expected to be declared on March 11.

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If corruption is an art, Congress its artist, says BJP attacking Priyanka Gandhi

Addressing a press conference at the BJP office, party spokesperson Sambit Patra said wherever there is corruption, there has to be the Congress party.

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Jet Airways' creditors to meet on March 12

The ninth meeting of the CoC is scheduled to be held on March 12, the regulatory filing on Tuesday said.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a negative opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the index in India. The Nifty futures were trading lower by 99 points or 0.95 percent at 10,415 on the Singaporean Exchange.

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Stocks in the news: Infosys, Zensar, Biocon, Adani Gas, Asian Paints, ABB

Zensar Technologies | Biocon | Infosys | Adani Gas | Asian Paints and ABB are stocks which are in the news today.

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US Commerce Department extends Huawei license through May 15

The U.S. Commerce Department has issued a series of extensions of the temporary license and had previously extended it until April 1. Huawei, the second-largest maker of smartphones, is also a major telecom equipment that provides 5G network technology.

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Gold gains amid doubts over US stimulus package

Spot gold was up 0.5% at $1,657.29 per ounce by 0054 GMT, having fallen about 2% in the previous session on hopes for global stimulus measures to shield the world economy from the effects of the fast-spreading coronavirus.

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Asian stock rebound stalls as doubts about US virus response grow

Australian shares were down 1.31%. Japan's Nikkei index erased early losses to rise 0.24%.

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Tesla scouting central US for new factory: Elon Musk

Cybertruck, a wedge-shaped pickup, is expected to go into production in late 2021 and start selling for a price of just under $40,000.

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Tata Steel Europe to cut 1,250 jobs in turnaround push

Besides the job cuts, which would be less than half of what the company had announced last year, Tata Steel said it will not replace employees who have retired or left the company.

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Vladimir Putin approves changes allowing him to stay in power until 2036

Putin, who in January unveiled a major shake-up of Russian politics and a constitutional overhaul, is required by the constitution to step down in 2024 when his second sequential and fourth presidential term ends.

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Wall Street bounces back as stimulus hopes soothe recession fears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,167.14 points, or 4.89%, to 25,018.16, the S&P 500 gained 135.67 points, or 4.94%, to 2,882.23 and the Nasdaq Composite added 393.58 points, or 4.95%, to 8,344.25.

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OPEC countries lose $500 million a day in oil price crash

For the most part, oil is a top income source for members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and such a dramatic fall in prices will put strain on their economies, some of which such as Iran and Venezuela, are already on the brink.

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Coronavirus outbreak could cost global economy up to $2 trillion: UNCTAD

The UN agency said that apart from the tragic human consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic, the economic uncertainty it has sparked will likely cost the global economy $1 trillion in 2020.

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Yes Bank enables inward IMPS/NEFT services

This means people can now use other bank accounts to send payments to Yes Bank accounts through IMPS/NEFT.

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Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia meets Amit Shah, PM Modi

In Delhi, sources said hectic efforts were underway by the Congress leadership to save the party's government in Madhya Pradesh, and placate Scindia.

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3-Point Analysis | Will Yes Bank shares rise from the ashes?

Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra does a 3-Point Analysis of what this will mean for the shareholders of Yes Bank.

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Unbanning crypto banking: Sense prevails, but regulation is the eventual solution

There are however certain aspects that are important to be discussed and addressed

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In Pictures: How Holi got its name

A picture story depicting how the festival of Holi got its name.

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Despite SC breather, crypto players not reaching for champagne yet

The Supreme Court ruling might have come a bit too late for an industry which had been gripped with fear, uncertainty and lack of clarity from the regulators.

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BJP not interested in toppling Madhya Pradesh govt: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

However, former minister and BJP leader Narottam Mishra said it seems the Kamal Nath government is falling.

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IAF aircraft brings back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran

The aircraft, a C-17 Globemaster, was sent to Tehran on March 9 evening.

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Xi Jinping makes first visit to coronavirus-hit Wuhan city since virus outbreak

His visit comes as Chinese health authority on Tuesday announced 17 new deaths from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the overall toll to 3,136.

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Realme Band set to go on sale today at 12:00 noon: Everything you need to know

The Realme Band is priced at Rs 1,499 and arrives with yellow, green and black strap options.

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D-St playing ‘red’ holi in 2020: Top 10 stock picks to bring some green in your portfolio

Investors should gradually accumulate good stocks which are having a strong financial position, strong balance sheet and strong free cash flow generation.

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Tally dreams big: India’s top accounting software is all set to expand into retail

Under the leadership of Tejas Goenka, the company is investing in connected devices for new generation founders and creating billing solutions for retailers.

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi greet people on Holi

"This Holi, let us strive to strengthen the bonds of friendship and amity that hold our society together," Naidu tweeted.

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Virus, oil fear impact: FIIs sell biggest exposure in single day since Nov 2017

The sharp correction in short period of time along with fall in US bond yields could be indicating the recession fears going ahead as the supply chain disrupted.

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Wall Street clobbered as crude plummets, virus crisis deepens

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2,013.76 points, or 7.79%, to 23,851.02, the S&P 500 lost 225.81 points, or 7.60%, to 2,746.56 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 624.94 points, or 7.29%, to 7,950.68.

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Asia shares slip, stimulus talk offers support

Japan’s Nikkei was still down 2.8%, but futures had come well off their lows. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.3%.

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Sensex down 1941.67 pts on March 9 with sectoral decline: Check out 10 companies with fall in price

Check out the 10 companies with the highest fall since January 14 all-time high of Sensex level.

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BSE, NSE shut today on account of Holi

On March 9, the Sensex ended 1,941.67 points or 5.17% lower at 35634.95, while Nifty fell 538 points or 4.90% to close at 10451.50.

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Oil prices claw back ground after crash

Prices had plunged by almost a third on Monday, the biggest drop since the 1991 Gulf War, after Riyadh drove through massive price cuts in a bid to win market share.

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Israel PM announces two-week quarantine for all arrivals

"This is a difficult decision but it is essential to maintaining public health, which takes precedence over everything," he said, according to a statement.

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Madhya Pradesh Government Crisis Live Updates: This is Congress' internal matter, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Updates of the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh.

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LifeHacks | Make the most of Google productivity apps. Three hacks show you how!

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A quality play in water management available at attractive valuations

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Market to remain volatile, opt for Bearish Put Ratio Spread in Nifty: Chhitij Jain

Bearish ratio put spread can be formed in the current situation where ATM put option of 10,950 can be bought at 149 and 10,400 put option can be sold in the ratio of 1:4.

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Qatar bans arrivals from 14 countries over coronavirus fears

The ban covers China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.

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Check list for Indian pharma to remain global

The Indian government and manufacturers have to sit down together to see if more of the things that go into the final product can or need to be made in India

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Don’t expect equity-like returns from balanced advantage funds

Unless well-researched, it may be hard for investors to pick a fund that is aligned to their objectives

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Market Headstart: Nifty likely to consolidate around 10,800; JSW Steel, Coal India top buys

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a muted opening for the index in India. The Nifty futures were trading flat at 10,846 on the Singaporean Exchange around 07:20 hours IST, down 292 points.

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Yes Bank: Can it rise from the ashes?

For new investors the road to prosperity is not a given. Those with an appetite to stomach risk and volatility should only consider this.

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Three Infosys employees held for taking bribes from tax payers

According to police, the key accused among the three was attached to the CPC's data division and had demanded and collected money through his friends from some major taxpayers with whom he had contact over phone for processing their I-T refund claims at the earliest.

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Jet Airways: The end is nigh?

The airline is unlikely to get any bids before the deadline ends on March 9

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Ravneet Gill, a veteran banker who said ‘Yes’ to the wrong job

If Gill could turn back the hands of time, perhaps, he would have never chosen the mess called Yes Bank. After three decades of a successful stint at Deutsche, Gill landed himself in the wrong job.

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Uber India launches sponsorship initiative for junior female employees

Senior executives at Uber will mentor women employees, with high growth potential, for 6-12 months. This is to help them advance in their career and to create the next generation of women leaders in the company.

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What you need to know about coronavirus right now

There are now more than 106,000 coronavirus cases and more than 3,600 deaths across the world, according to a Reuters tally of government announcements.

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Coronavirus outbreak will slash global investment flows: UN

A fresh report from the UN Conference on Trade, Investment and Development (UNCTAD) warned that regardless of how quickly the COVID-19 outbreak lasted it would significantly drag down global FDI, which is a measure of cross-border private sector investment.

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Yes Bank | Congress counters BJP, says sale of MF Husain painting for Rs 2cr in Priyanka’s I-T returns

Posting on Twitter a clip of a news channel report that Rana Kapoor, the arrested Yes Bank founder, had bought a painting from Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, BJP's information and technology wing in-charge Amit Malviya alleged that every financial crime in India has "deep links" with the Gandhis.

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Market Live: Indian market may see negative start on weak global cues; oil plunges 30%

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the broader indices in India.

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Stocks in news: Yes Bank, BPCL, Natco Pharma, Indiabulls Housing

BPCL | Yes Bank | Natco Pharma | Indiabulls Housing are stocks, which are in news today.

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Asian shares sunk by coronavirus panic, oil prices plunge

Japan’s Nikkei fell 4.7% and Australia’s commodity-heavy market 5%. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 3.0% to a five-month low, while Shanghai blue chips dropped 2.1%.

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Investor fears rise over recession, bear market as coronavirus spreads in US

The accelerating outbreak has stoked violent swings in markets around the world. Many investors say there is little clarity on what trajectory the virus will take and how effective government measures will be, making it difficult to gauge how much economic damage has already been baked into asset markets.

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Japan's economy shrinks faster than estimated in Q4 as virus compounds recession risks

The economy is under growing pressure as the outbreak disrupts supply chains and damages tourism, which follows the hit to consumption after October's sales tax hike.

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North Korea fires 3 projectiles: South's military

The three devices were fired in a northeasterly direction from the Sondok area in South Hamgyong province, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement, without further details.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 15 things to know

Given the rising number of novel coronavirus cases across the world, volatility is likely to stay in this truncated week

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Oil plunges about 30% after Saudi Arabia slashes prices, opens taps

Brent crude futures fell by as much as $14.25, or 31.5%, to $31.02 a barrel. That was the biggest percentage drop since Jan. 17, 1991, at the start of the first Gulf War and the lowest since Feb. 12, 2016. It was trading at $35.75 at 0114 GMT.

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Hot Stocks: 'Bullish belt hold pattern suggests strength in Mahanagar Gas, can buy around Rs 970'

Moreover, 5 weeks EMA is trading around 11,550 and as long as Nifty is trading below these levels, one should trade with sell on rise strategy.

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Six of top-10 firms lose Rs 95,432 cr in m-cap; RIL takes biggest hit

During the last week, the BSE Sensex plunged 720.67 points or 1.88%. On Friday, the Sensex plummeted 894 points amid the Yes Bank crisis and coronavirus outbreak which has stoked fears of a global recession.

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Women's Day: Irani calls towards building new India ably enriched by women-led development

She also called for reaffirming commitment towards inclusive growth and parity in all endeavours.

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Why women's reservation bill not tabled in last 6 years? asks Yechury

The comments come as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to hand over all his social media accounts to women as part of International Women's Day.

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Investing in commodities through mutual funds

Diversification benefit is best captured through the risk-adjusted returns of portfolios which include commodities.

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Default by some NBFCs on secured debentures pushes Sebi to introduce reforms

In a new consultation paper, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a detailed review of the regulatory framework for Corporate Bonds and Debenture Trustees (DTs).

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Women's Day: Seven women achievers to share life journey through PM's social media accounts

Extending greetings on International Women's Day, he said "As I'd said a few days ago, I'm signing off."

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Product Review: Hamilton Beach Professional Juicer-Mixer-Grinder

Hamilton Beach Professional Juicer-Mixer-Grinder has many striking features that makes it a good kitchen investment, especially in India.

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Week in 5 charts: Coronavirus, Yes Bank fiasco drag market; rupee weak

The BSE large-cap index was down 1.7 percent last week. The BSE small-cap index shed 2.7 percent and the mid-cap index fell 2.5 percent in the past week.

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How Dry-Ginger Powder Or Saunth May Help Aid Weight Loss

Saunth powder is used in a bevy of Indian preparations like chutneys and chaat. Did you know it could also come in handy for healthy weight-management too?! Read to know how.

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Women's Day Special | Making way for women in top roles

In this video, Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra speaks with Bani Anand to dissect why we find very few women in the real estate sector and what challenges await them in the near future.

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Yes Bank debit card holders can now withdraw from ATMs

This came as a respite to Yes Bank’s customers who have been queuing up at the bank to withdraw their money. On March 5, RBI imposed a moratorium on the bank till April 3. Withdrawals have been capped at Rs 50,000 per depositor.

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Coronavirus: Argentina announces first death in Latin America

The Ministry of Health said the patient lived in Buenos Aires and had been confirmed with COVID-19 after coming down with a cough, fever and sore throat following a recent trip to Europe.

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Coronavirus impact | Investors shouldn't panic; continue with SIP investments: Devarsh Vakil

SIP, over the years, has turned out to be most beneficial to investors who neither have the time or adequate resources to start investing on their own, Devarsh Vakil has told Moneycontrol.

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This Women’s Day, every woman must aim to be financially literate: Rahul Jain

It is time that women continue to evolve as investors, move beyond budgeting and take charge of their and their family’s financial future.

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'Macro data will dictate trend in coming week; crucial support placed at 10,600 on Nifty'

Investors must take note of the economic data which will be released on March 12, Ritesh Asher has told Moneycontrol.

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Watch out world; women are changing the rules

It is time to get angry at the injustice this world is dishing out to us, discover that we do have superpowers that can bring about a change to our world.

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Women’s T20 World Cup: A walk through the International Cricket Hall of Fame in Australia

There is no better place to know all about cricket than the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame housed in the rural town of Bowral in New South Wales.

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Coronavirus: China reports 27 new deaths, lowest rise in cases since January

There were 27 new deaths from the virus, all in Wuhan and the lowest in more than a month, bringing the nationwide toll to 3,097, according to the National Health Commission.

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Women's Day: Air India to operate 52 flights with all-woman crew

In a release on Saturday, the national carrier said it would operate several all-woman crew flights on its international and domestic routes, including the non-stop Delhi to San Francisco flight.

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Disappointed that Delhi riots not debated in Parliament so far: Chidambaram

The opposition has been demanding a discussion on Delhi riots, but the government has not relented.

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Market Week Ahead: 10 key factors that will keep traders busy

The market will remain closed on March 10 on account of Holi

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Meet 5 women who manage other people’s wealth

Women are excelling in the male-dominated wealth management world and inspiring other women to take control of their finances

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ED arrests former Yes Bank MD & CEO Rana Kapoor in money laundering case

Rana Kapoor was arrested after being questioned by ED officials for around 20 hours.

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Govt invites bids for BPCL, to sell full 52.98% stake in company

Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the strategic sale of BPCL were invited by May 2. Last date for investor queries is April 4

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Explained | Supreme Court lifts RBI's prohibition on cryptocurrency

Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra tells everything you need to know about what the apex court's decision means for the crypto companies and investors.

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Women’s Day Special | Is gender inclusion and diversity a reality in India Inc?

Tune in to this special podcast as M Saraswathy gets in conversation with Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder and President of AVTAR Group, on what’s the scenario today is like for a working woman.

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Coronavirus: Death toll crosses 3,000 in China, cases surpass 100,000 globally

The virus that first emerged in China in December last year has spread to 97 countries and has infected 102,180 people, including 80,651 in China, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus tracker.

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'It's humiliating': China's virus controls raise hackles

Criticised for their slow response to the virus, which emerged in the central city of Wuhan in December, chastened authorities have gone on the offensive in recent weeks, as the death toll has risen to more than 3,000 with over 80,500 infected in the country.

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Carnage on D-St: Small & mid-caps lead fall; over 150 stocks fell 10-70% in a week

Investors’ lost nearly 2 lakh crore in the week gone by. The average market capitalisation of the BSE-listed companies fell from Rs 146.87 lakh cr recorded on February 28 to Rs 144.31 lakh cr on March 6.

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FIA 'crisis cell' to meet every two days to discuss coronavirus

"An FIA Crisis Cell has been established and convenes every second day to consider the latest developments around the world," said a statement.

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EU seeks united front to tackle medical shortages from virus

While Italy is the hardest-hit country in Europe, with 197 deaths and over 4,600 cases, more than 6,470 infections have been recorded across the bloc.

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EXCLUSIVE: RBI likely to offer Rs 8,000-10,000 crore special liquidity window for Yes Bank

The special liquidity window comes as urgent financial support to the troubled private sector lender and to soothe depositors

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21 positive for coronavirus on cruise ship off California

He said federal officials were working with California authorities around-the-clock to bring the Grand Princess, with more than 3,500 on board, to a non-commercial port over the weekend and test everyone for the virus. There was no immediate word on where the vessel will dock.

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'Ideal time to sell was when Rana Kapoor did at Rs 60/share levels'

For Yes Bank’s shareholders, the ideal time for a selloff was when Rana Kapoor sold around levels of Rs. 60/share, now the investor should decide depending on his asset allocation.

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PM Narendra Modi to travel to Bangladesh on March 17

During the visit, the prime minister is expected to assuage Bangladesh's concerns over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), sources said.

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UTI MF, Nippon India MF, PGIM MF to side-pocket exposures to Yes Bank bonds

The move will prevent the distressed assets from damaging the returns generated from more liquid and better-performing assets.

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Yes Bank: MFs & FIIs cut 50% stake since Q3FY18 on early trends

Mutual fund managers started offloading the shares from 10.55 percent in September 2018 quarter to 5.09 percent in December 2019 quarter. A similar trend was seen in Foreign Institutional Investors.

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Italy reports 49 more coronavirus deaths, toll at 197

The Italian government has been watching closely to see if the cases are spreading from the richer north, where infections had largely been contained during the first 10 days of the epidemic.

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China reports 28 virus deaths, rise in new cases outside epicentre

There were 25 new cases reported outside the central province, which remains under lockdown in a bid to control the spread of the virus.

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Govt suspends broadcast of 2 Kerala-based channels for 48 hrs over Delhi violence reporting

The two channels were issued a show cause notice on February 28 and after they filed their replies, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting found them to be unsatisfactory and the reportage violative of the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995.

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Delhi receives heavy rains, highest in 24 hr in March since 2015

The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative figures for Delhi, recorded 20.4 mm rainfall till 8:30 am.

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Coronavirus not declared epidemic in Punjab: Govt

It said the health department had merely issued a precautionary advisory under The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, which provides for special measures to prevent outbreak or spread of any dangerous epidemic disease.

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Delhi Waqf Board releases Rs 50 lakh for repair of property damaged in communal violence

"The Construction Committee of Delhi Waqf Board will undertake repair work from Saturday. The houses and shops of affected people, no matter which religion they belong to, will be repaired by the Waqf Board and an amount of Rs 50 lakh was released for the purpose," Khan said.

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Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US

The rapid spread of the virus has rocked financial markets, interrupted travel and threatens to affect everyday life in the United States.

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Delhi violence: AAP govt to launch two-day drive for release of compensation; 600 cases registered

Although the Delhi government has maintained that 53 people were killed in the violence last week, it has not provided a break-up of the death toll yet.

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Irishman suspected of coronavirus infection flees hospital, found & kept in isolation

Though the two were allowed to remain in isolation at the Bhubaneswar hotel, the administration later decided to put them in the special isolation ward meant for suspected coronavirus infected persons.

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This auto ancillary may be down but not out

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Coronavirus could cut global growth by 0.1% to 0.4%: ADB

More than 3,200 people worldwide have died from the respiratory illness that can lead to pneumonia, hurting financial markets and damaging economies.

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Yes Bank: Moratorium hits PhonePe, other fintech partners

Yes Bank has been one of the major fintech enablers in the country, driving multiple startups through the Yes Fintech initiatives

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UNCTAD report: 2020 could be a washout year for global economy thanks to Covid-19

The epidemic has yet to run its course, but even after its stops spreading and China starts to return to normal business activity, it will take a long time to unwind the stresses inflicted on the world’s trading system

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Weekly Tactical Pick | Solara Active Pharma Sciences

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Yes Bank share price cracks 15% as RBI supersedes; brokerages suggest 'sell'

The bank will not be allowed to pay depositors a sum exceeding Rs 50,000 lying in any savings, current or any other deposit account.

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Crypto ban | How RBI lost the match in the last over

With the Supreme Court striking down the RBI order banning virtual currencies, it’s time for the digital payments and virtual currency businesses to start working together

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Legal Matters | Pluralism, dissent, and praise in a changing world

It is not uncommon for courts at different levels, going right up to the Supreme Court, to observe in quite a few cases that they pay heed to the ‘collective conscience’. Whether such subscription is called for or the accent has to be on purely legal matters is highly debatable.

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Rupee sheds 61 paise against dollar in opening trade

The rupee snapped its four-session losing run on Thursday to close 6 paise higher at 73.33 against the US dollar.

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BoJ to ease policy in March as coronavirus hits growth: Poll

Almost 90%, or 33 of 38 economists surveyed March 3-5, expected the Bank of Japan's next move to be to expand monetary stimulus, a sharp turnaround from a February poll when only 30% expected easing.

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Yes Bank: Depositors in safe hands but a raw deal for equity shareholders

For peer group private banks, the demise of another competitor without it being a burden on any of them makes the competitive environment even more lucrative.

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Mitesh Thakkar, Prakash Gaba for short term

Mitesh Thakkar of miteshthakkar.com suggests selling Axis Bank with a stop loss of Rs 688 for target of Rs 655 and Equitas Holdings with a stop loss of Rs 104 for target of Rs 95.

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Yes Bank: After RBI caps withdrawals at Rs 50,000, Twitter reacts with fury, concern and memes

A distressed user on Twitter, Mrugesh Parmar, said he won't be able to use his money from March 6, adding in Hindi that it is the client who suffers

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Women and Virago Press: A publishing house of their own

The publishing company's influence extends beyond merely being the acceptable face of mainstream Western feminism.

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Thoughts on Women's Day: Up is where the new address is for our sex

Passionate, intense, and yet light-hearted and airy, the sisterhood is as dramatically embedded in our DNA as the bro code.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Venice becomes a mere shadow of itself

Here are a few pictures to show how coronavirus has left the city’s famed tourism hotspots deserted as holidaymakers stay home.

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In pics |Forbes' list: Here are the world's top 15 highest paid women athletes

Tennis stars lead the Forbes’ 2019 list of top 15 highest paid female athletes in the world.

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Yes Bank’s financial failure is first for a new age private bank; was RBI late in acting?

Why didn’t the central bank act earlier to address the fault lines within the bank? If it had taken preventive measures earlier, perhaps significant erosion in bank’s financials could have been avoided

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Hot Stocks: Bata India expected to see short-term bounce, 5% upside seen

As per the current scenario, it's quite evident that the Indian market is not going to decouple with its global coronavirus- infected peers and further fall will not be ruled out.

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Politics | The Centre digs in its heels as the states unite in opposition

The Centre, should it choose to end the crisis, can agree to the 2010 NPR form and put out a list of NRC documents. That in itself will go a long way towards ending the protests. It will still be seen to be firm on the CAA and can claim that as a victory.

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Change in temperature will not impact coronavirus spread: ICMR chief

Thirty people have tested positive for the virus so far with the latest being a man from Ghaziabad with a recent travel history to Iran.

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Home Minister Amit Shah

During the 30-minute meeting, Adityanath and Shah are believed to have discussed the law and order situation in the country's largest state.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

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HDFC Bank share price rises as Citi maintains buy, target at Rs 1,600

The corporate segment seeing steady growth driven by market share gains, says Citi.

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Allcargo Logistics share price gains 3% on SEBI nod for stake buy in Gati

Allcargo has already deposited Rs 238 crore - equivalent to 100 percent of the capital required to fund the open offer - into an escrow account set up as per SEBI norms for the open offer transaction.

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This Aloo Bread Vada Will Give Your Taste Buds A New Experience

If you want to have something quick and easy to satiate your vada craving, you can make this simple aloo bread vada. No soaking, no grinding - you can have your favourite vada ready in a matter of...

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5 Bengali Potato-Based Delicacies That You Must Try At Least Once

There are a plethora of vegetarian delicacies from Bengal that can make you drool, and a lot of them are made using only potatoes and a host of other spices.

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A break below 11,000 could lead to 200-point dip on Nifty; Dabur India, Asian Paints top buys

A break below 11,000 on Nifty can see a decline towards 10,770 and 10,630 odd levels. On the upside, 11,537 and then 11,614 will act as resistance

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Rupee opens lower at 73.36 per dollar

Oil prices rose more than 1 percent recouping losses from the previous day on a smaller-than-expected rise in crude oil inventories in the United States.

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India vs England, LIVE Score, Semi-Final, ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Rain set to delay start in Sydney

Follow the live score and updates from the semifinal of the women's T20 World Cup semifinal between India and England played at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.

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Digit’s Coronavirus-specific insurance policy: Should you buy the cover?

Should you look at a regular, comprehensive health cover instead?

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, Mitesh Thakkar for short term

Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com recommends buying Asian Paints with stop loss at Rs 1825 and target of Rs 1890 and Pidilite Industries with stop loss at Rs 1540 and target of Rs 1645.

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Market Headstart: Volatility may continue as coronavirus remains a dominant factor

Mounting coronavirus cases, exodus by foreign institutional investors, and RBI playing the waiting game to provide stimulus has prompted investors to exit the market.

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California declares emergency over coronavirus as death toll rises in US

Six new coronavirus patients were confirmed in Los Angeles County, public health officials said on Maech 4.

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Nielsen says 19 million people watched Super Tuesday returns

The broadcast networks cast aside their entire prime-time entertainment lineups to show the results in 14 primary states, an increase in time and resources over what was spent on Super Tuesday four years ago.

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Options Trade | Use this strategy to profit from consolidation in Coal India

An Iron Condor trade offers the best risk reward from a sideways move in Coal India

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Coronavirus | IMF announces $50 billion in emergency funding

The global spread of the novel coronavirus will wipe out any hope of stronger growth in 2020, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

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Global Health Security Index: 10 countries that are best and worst prepared to tackle epidemics

Here is the index score of a few countries which are mostly, more and least prepared for epidemics.

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Market Live: SGX Nifty indicates a negative opening for Indian indices

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the broader index in India, with a 28 points loss or 0.25 percent.

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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: California declares emergency as death toll rises; UP govt forms committee to monitor situation

Live updates of the novel coronavirus outbreak. About 29 cases have been confirmed in India so far.

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Stocks in the news: RIL, M&M, DLF, BoB, Allsec Tech, Allcargo Logistics, HDFC

HDFC | HDFC Bank | Maruti Suzuki | Bank of Baroda | Ashok Leyland and GMR Infrastructure are among the stocks that are in the news today.

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What changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know

Trends on SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the broader index in India, with a 10 points gain or 0.09 percent.

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IT’s outdated: How obsolete tech systems are spoiling Indian low-cost carriers’ party

More than 80% of the Indian market is driven by LCCs, but interline and codeshare aren’t prevalent.

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Hot Stocks | Why Apollo Hospitals, Alembic Pharma are short-term buys

Nifty on March 4 slid almost 200 points during the day but witnessed a sharp recovery in the second half of the session.

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Wall Street surges on Biden bounce

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,173.45 points, or 4.53%, to 27,090.86, the S&P 500 gained 126.75 points, or 4.22%, to 3,130.12 and the Nasdaq Composite added 334.00 points, or 3.85%, to 9,018.09.

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Asia shares follow Wall Street higher, but virus risk lurks

Asian markets followed, if a little more cautiously. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.2%, in its fourth day of gains.

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Coronavirus: 6 samples from Noida test negative, say officials

The six have, however, been kept self-quarantined at their home for the next 14 days and if symptoms for COVID-19 develop, they would be retested, the officials said.

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Slowdown blues hit IPL 2020 as BCCI cuts playoff prize money by half

The circular further stated that each franchise would now have to pay Rs 50 lakh to the association for every game it hosts

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Coronavirus | The COVID-19 outbreak may slowdown globalisation further

Even if there is a limited outbreak outside China, a sharp slowdown in global growth is expected. The OECD now predicts that both China and India are expected to grow around 5 percent in 2020.

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Rupee opens 22 paise higher versus dollar

On Tuesday rupee slipped 47 paise to 73.23 against the US dollar, as investor sentiment remained fragile amid concerns over the impact of coronavirus.

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Debate: Should life insurers offer indemnity-based health policies?

Will this work in favour of customers? Industry voices weigh in on the debate

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Amazon confirms first coronavirus case among US employees

"We're supporting the affected employee who is in quarantine," a company spokeswoman said in an email to Reuters.

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Antony Waste Handling Cell: A long-term play in waste management

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Congress slams govt over UN rights chief moving SC on CAA

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has approached the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the hearing on the Citizenship Amendment Act.

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Market Headstart: Nifty likely to remain volatile, global cues to dictate the trend

The US Federal Reserve on March 3 cut interest rates by half a percentage point to a target range of 1.00-1.25% in an emergency move to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus

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Top buy and sell ideas by Ashwani Gujral, Sudarshan Sukhani, Mitesh Thakkar for short term

Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com suggests buying Sun Pharma with a stop loss of Rs 388, target of Rs 404 and Cipla with a stop loss of Rs 420, target of Rs 435.

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81% employers feel new I-T regime not to benefit staff: Mercer

The survey conducted by HR specialist Mercer across HR and finance professionals from 119 companies found that as much as 81 percent of their employees feel that the new tax regime will not benefit them.

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Congress says 8 Madhya Pradesh MLAs ‘confined’ to Haryana hotel by BJP leaders

According to the Congress sources, among the eight MLAs who have been taken to Haryana, four are from the Congress, one is independent while the rest of them are from the BSP and the SP.

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Parliamentary panel suggests lower GST rate for auto sector

A parliamentary panel had examined the Demands for Grants 2020-21 of Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) and tabled its report in Parliament.

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World Bank announces up to $12 billion in immediate funds for coronavirus

World Bank President David Malpass said there were still "many unknowns" about the fast-spreading virus and "much more" aid might be required, but he declined to elaborate.

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