Farmers borrowing more from banks and are creditworthy, too

The number of farmers’ accounts opting for credit through institutional sources increased by 381 lakh from March 2020 to March 2024. A large number of urban labourers moved back to their rural homes postCovid, fostering growth in agricultural activities.

Weaker rupee boosts trade balance in the long run

Depreciation of the Rupee benefits India’s exports more than appreciation benefits importers, according to an RBI study. The Real Effective Exchange Rate indicates improved trade balance with Rupee depreciation and deterioration with appreciation. The study analysed 40-currency and 6-currency REER indices, reflecting dynamic patterns of India’s trade.

7 stocks fallen over 50% from their 52-week high, do you own any?

Indian equity trading has been volatile with a negative bias for quite some time. Over the last 10 trading sessions, the benchmark index, Sensex, has lost more than 3,000 points. From its 52-week high, the Sensex has dropped by 8.5%, while the BSE500 index has fallen by approximately 9%. However, within the BSE500 index, there […]

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

The Indian market closed flat on Tuesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, with gains in FMCG and auto stocks being offset by losses in metal and power stocks. Analysts predict range-bound movement due to economic concerns, Q3 results, and the upcoming Union budget, amidst mixed global market performances.